Nebraska’s 1-Score Curse is Getting Worse

Since 2018, Nebraska has played in an astounding 53 one-score games, winning only 14. In contrast, national powerhouse Georgia has played in 27 close games and won 19. Why does Nebraska constantly normalize playing down to the wire? We unpack the psychological and strategic trap of "playing not to lose" under Matt Rhule and Dana Holgorsen. When Nebraska takes a second-half lead, the offense becomes overly conservative, leading to repeated three-and-outs while the defense surrenders 17-play drives. Hear our breakdown on how coaching expectations shape fourth-quarter panic and what must change before taking on Washington.

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