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they are quite underrated because of the 1st 2 games. Seems like not very many people have noticed the major improvements they've mad since then. Oh well, they will find out!

agreed, I don't think anyone in the sec can give them much of a game.

I haven't heard, but I'm not sure it matters because he's nowhere close to 100%. He seems to have a serious ankle injury that won't get better until after the season when he can stay off it entirely for a month or two. They will probably keep him off it all this week and have him "available" for Saturday, but the first time he carries the ball he will tweak it again. That's basically what happened to him this weekend against NW.

Yeah, TBH, Michigan's rushing D is pretty stout, and Burkhead won't be doing himself any favors getting stuffed by the likes of Jake Ryan. Speaking as a Michigan fan though, I'd much rather see a banged-up Burkhead getting the ball than Ameer Abdullah.

It would just be hurting Burkhead AND the team at this point if we played. As stated before, Ameer is no longer flying under the radar. The kid is a flat out baller. I also hope to see Heards carries go up. He may be flying way under the radar. It has been said of the group of RB's we have, he is the most natural.

Steven M. Sipple @HuskerExtraSip
Lincoln (Neb.) Journal Star columnist.
Burkhead, after re-injuring knee Saturday, was "a lot better (Sunday), and even better today," Bo Pelini said. Says Rex is "day to day."

Exactly. Abdullah is better than a banged-up Burkhead. I'd love it if Nebraska ran Burkhead out there, but there's no reason for them to do so until he can actually play pain-free.

we only gave up 6 points to umass. 7 points came off a pic 6

I think this comes strictly down to the turnover battle. This will be the best, and most balanced offense Michigan's talented defense will face all year. Whoever comes out on the plus side of takeaways, wins the game.

Total Offense Ratings

Alabama, 51st--439.6ypg
Air Force, 37th--463.6ypg
UMass, 120th*--271.4ypg
Notre Dame, 81st--387.9ypg
Purdue, 83rd--380.9ypg
Illinois, 116th--309.6ypg
Michigan St., 59th--370.8ypg
Nebraska, 12th--512.4ypg (279rypg, 233pypg)

Also, as a Michigan fan, I would be rooting for Rex Burkhead to play. He doesn't seem fully able to recover from the sprained ACL. Even if he does feel good, the other leg will be compensating for the injury, and he won't be 100%. For his personal health's sake, I hope he sits out until he's really completely healed up.

Nebraska's defense is hurting on the line badly. So bad that DE Cam Meredith was moved inside to the DT spot. This isn't a major issue, as there are a couple talented, albeit inconsistent DE's behind him. However, linebacker, and former Houston-Area DPOY RFr. David Santos had a very active game at LB. If Nebraska wants to stop Dennard, the LB crew will have to be on top of their game. Look for PJ Smith to cheat up in the box to help with run support.

He's frustrated many a defensive player in his time at Nebraska. Time and time again you see him make something out of nothing with only sheer determination. If he's 100% healthy, I want him starting, but I'm just not sure we're going to see that this weekend.

The thing is, you haven't played any decent defenses other than wisconsin.