Nebraska’s defense has not lived up to expectations this season. A unit which returned Jared Crick, Lavonte David, and Alfonzo Dennard never quite performed consistently. David and Dennard played well this season, but Crick got injured and only played a handful of games.
Nebraska’s matchup with South Carolina presents a challenge for this defensive unit. South Carolina has a few weapons on offense that can hurt the blackshirts, but they are missing All-American Marcus Lattimore.
First and foremost, Nebraska is going to have to stop the run. Connor Shaw is a dual threat quarterback who has the possibility to give Nebraska fits. Though he is not as fast as Dennard Robinson or Russell Wilson, Shaw has enough speed to get away from pressure and extend plays. Cameron Meredith, Eric Martin, Thad Randle, and the rest of the line are going to have to shed blockers and make plays.
Secondly, Nebraska’s pass defense needs improvement. Against Michigan State and Iowa, the Hus...
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Lavonte David,
Alfonzo Dennard,
Marcus Lattimore,
Connor Shaw,
Alshon Jeffery,
Bo Pelini
TEAMS: South Carolina Gamecocks, Michigan State Spartans, Nebraska Cornhuskers
TEAMS: South Carolina Gamecocks, Michigan State Spartans, Nebraska Cornhuskers
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