So far, two things are happening – 1) UCLA is proceeding almost exactly as expected and 2) We are getting exactly the performance from T.J. Lateef we require as Emmett Johnson remains in beast mode.
I thought
we would be able to contain UCLA signal-caller Nico Iamaleava through the air and at the break he has only 64 yards passing. I also thought he would hurt us with his legs and he has – 10 carries for 71 yards. Would you believe me if I told you that is under his sack-adjusted YPC? It is – he averaged 8 YPC coming into this game.
On the Huskers side, I expected Emmett Johnson to carry the water while expecting not a heavy load for Lateef with the hope being he could work a mistake-free short passing game, and use his legs to move the chains here and there.
- Emmett – leads all Nebraska rushers and receivers with 114 total yards
- T.J. passing- short game on fire – 6-6 for 119 yards and 2 TD’s (It is short – 90 of the receiving yards are after the catch – Johnson and Dane Key broke two huge plays.)
- T.J. rushing – 2 carries 21 yards – moving the chains – check.
- T.J. – mistake-free – zero turnovers, nothing dangerous thrown.
I love it when a plan comes together.
Can the Huskers put two halves together? That’s been a challenge against teams not called Akron or HCU. Tonight seems like a perfect place to start.
