College football is finally here and the first marquee game of the year didn’t disappoint, as Nebraska found a creative and new way to check out a close game.
Now in his fifth season, Scott Frost is only 15-30 after that Amazing loss in the opening game of the Cornhuskers against Northwestern. Nebraska collapsed in the second half after a strange decision to try a side kick while leading 28-17 in the third quarter. The attempt failed and resulted in the return of the Wildcats which ended in a ruthless 31-28 in Ireland. The Huskers entered the season with higher expectations than they have in recent years after a staff overhaul and an influx of transfer gate talent, but it’s now clear that Frost is on a tight leash before most teams start their seasons – he’s now 5-21 in a season. Game results.
In other Big Ten news, Illinois kicked off their season with a dominant 38-6 win over Wyoming, keeping the Cowboys just 30 yards away.
Although the real fun begins next week, there are quite a few USA Conference games on the list, Florida and North Carolina hosting FCS opponents and the SEC team traveling to Hawaii.
What are the best remaining games?
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North Texas at UTEP (9 p.m., Venue): These teams aren’t the caliber of UTSA and UAB in the USA Conference, but they will likely be next-level. Both teams played bowling games last year and could be C-USA’s under-the-radar contenders this year. This may be the most competitive game today.
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Florida A&M in North Carolina (8:15 p.m., ACCN): UNC was one of the most disappointing teams in the country in 2021, finishing 6-7 after the start of the year in 10th place. With the new QB Drake Maye under center, Tar Heels 2022 starts with a sure win.
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Vanderbilt in Hawaii (10:30 p.m., CBSSN): Timmy Chang, the legendary Hawaiian quarterback, is now taking charge at his alma mater. Can Warriors upset a Securities and Exchange Commission exhibit on his debut? Vanderbilt, who is out of season 2-10, is favored with a relegation.
