Nebraska Football: 5 Reasons Why Cornhuskers Can Win Big 10 Title

Nebraska Football: 5 Reasons Why Cornhuskers Can Win Big 10 Title

By Tyler Fenwick

March 29, 2014

Nebraska Football: 5 Reasons Why Cornhuskers Can Win Big 10 Title

michigan state vs nebraska — Nebraska is considered to be one of the front-runners in the Big 10's West Division alongside Wisconsin. This will be the Cornhusker's fourth year in this conference, and this is probably the best they've looked heading into a season. Here are five reasons why Nebraska can come out of the West Division and win the Big 10.

Nebraska is considered to be one of the front-runners in the Big 10's West Division alongside Wisconsin. This will be the Cornhusker's fourth year in this conference, and this is probably the best they've looked heading into a season. Here are five reasons why Nebraska can come out of the West Division and win the Big 10.

5. An improvement in the passing game

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5. An improvement in the passing game

tommy armstrong jr nebraska — Tommy Armstrong Jr. started eight games last season in the absence of Taylor Martinez, but the passing numbers simply weren't there. That will be changing this season, and we're going to see a much more complete quarterback.

Tommy Armstrong Jr. started eight games last season in the absence of Taylor Martinez, but the passing numbers simply weren't there. That will be changing this season, and we're going to see a much more complete quarterback.

4. Experienced, talented linebackers

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4. Experienced, talented linebackers

michael rose nebraska — The linebackers are the glue that holds a defense together. Nebraska returns three starters from a year ago, which will significantly help this defense as a whole.

The linebackers are the glue that holds a defense together. Nebraska returns three starters from a year ago, which will significantly help this defense as a whole.

3. Playmaking ability of Kenny Bell

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3. Playmaking ability of Kenny Bell

kenny bell nebraska — If Armstrong does get the passing game going, he has a very deadly weapon to work with on the outside. Kenny Bell has a high ceiling; it's a matter of getting him the ball. If that happens, look out.

If Armstrong does get the passing game going, he has a very deadly weapon to work with on the outside. Kenny Bell has a high ceiling; it's a matter of getting him the ball. If that happens, look out.

2. Pass rushers

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2. Pass rushers

vincent valentine nebraska — Nebraska's defensive line is primed to be one of the best in the Big 10 this season. The big boys up front will be able to break open the backfield and cause a lot of damage.

Nebraska's defensive line is primed to be one of the best in the Big 10 this season. The big boys up front will be able to break open the backfield and cause a lot of damage.

1. One of the best RBs in the nation

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1. One of the best RBs in the nation

ameer abdullah nebraska — I cannot decide between Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon and Nebraska's Ameer Abdullah. Either way, expect the Cornhuskers' back to be a huge difference-maker this season, just as he has been in the past.

I cannot decide between Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon and Nebraska's Ameer Abdullah. Either way, expect the Cornhuskers' back to be a huge difference-maker this season, just as he has been in the past.

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