Missouri-Nebraska Predictions Span the Web

Seeing that the game is less than nine hours away, it's probably almost time to let up on all the chest-puffing and mouth-running and let Missouri and Nebraska decide it on the field already.

Almost time.

Because what good would a historically bitter rivalry be without a few little last-minute projections that are sure to inflate the egos of both sides?

Here are a few predictions to chew on for tonight's game while Tiger and Husker fans continue to compare cup sizes:

I’m guessing fans will see Missouri make its share of big plays on offense, even if it’s pouring rain. But I’m guessing Nebraska, for the most part, will control the game, much in the manner it did at Virginia Tech. This time, however, I predict the Huskers will snare a grand road triumph, at last, something along the lines of 35-28 — sort of like the good ol’ days.

— Lincoln Journal-Star writer Steven M. Sipple

If the Tigers give quarterback Blaine Gabbert enough time to throw, he should carve up a suspect Nebraska linebacking corps. If that does not happen, Missouri could be in trouble. Missouri gets up early, and that helps negate the Nebraska running game, forcing the Cornhuskers' Zac Lee to match passes with Blaine Gabbert. Pick: Missouri, 31-24

— Kansas City Star writer Mike DeArmond

Missouri has more firepower and has the ability to score quicker and from anywhere on the field better than Nebraska can, but the Huskers should be able to power away to keep control of the game, and QB Zac Lee should be ultra-efficient and should keep the chains moving. Missouri will have some impressive moments on offense, but there won't be enough of them. Pick: Nebraska, 29-24

— College Football News staff

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