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We may be facing ISU's back up QB. https://amp.desmoinesregister.com/amp/1244770002

Interesting approach by NIU to a situation similar to our own. https://www.tampabay.com/sports/fsu-seminoles/2018/08/31/thats-saving-jobs-why-northern-illinois-will-play-at-florida-state/

That's fair.

Looking at the first 2 weeks, I may be wrong about Northwestern and we just might have a real chance against them. They barely beat Purdue, and EMU goes and beat Purdue. EMU should be about a middle of the road MAC squad this year. I don't think Duke is necessarily anything to write home about. Seems their QB Thorson might not be at 100% just yet. RB seems to be the best player, but isn't anything too special like a David Montgomery or anything.

L.O.L. Colorado has finished last place in their division 5 out of the past 6 years. I pray to god they need us for a 6th win in week 14. Their savior true freshman QB is already out. Cry baby Nebraska fans who want to talk smack about us deserve. Happy Frost homecoming.

I don't quite get some of these comments. Kato made good decisions and was accurate with the ball. If the issue is with the taunting, then I get that, but the play was fine. I think I have more of an issue with the run game than anything. I will concede there isn't much we can take from this game. I'll just say I'm glad it was our first one and I hope Morris has more durability than what was shown today. He has talent for sure, but looked shaken up every time he hit the ground. Williams looks like he's going to be a solid option in the slot this year. Defense stout as expected against these guys.

random observation - watching the NU/Duke game, it looks like Northwestern's sideline is the sideline opposite of the pressbox?! I hope my tickets are on Akron's sideline....

So ISU's schedule is Iowa, Oklahoma, Akron, TCU. That's us sandwiched between some TOUGH games. Good time to play them, IMO.

I expect our D to dominate. Looking forward to seeing Brady. Curious to see our whole offense. Development of Kato, stable of RBs, new faces on the line, and the revamped WR unit. Hopefully we are in a position to get Alex some PT as well.

https://www.ohio.com/akron/sports/university-of-akron/university-of-akron-football-former-hoban-star-and-indiana-transfer-jonah-morris-anxious-to-perform-for-hometown-zips

Meh. I'm upset too just because I wanted to see my Zips play. The weather robbed us of 1 out of the 12 guaranteed times we get to see them play. It was also a big game too. I'm sure some Nebraska fans feel the same. Plus there is no guarantee they are going to make a bowl and we were one of their easier opponents that could help them get there, though i agree, it wasn't necessarily going to be a gimme W for them. Some of them saying we chickened out or something is just dumb. I hope it gets made up, unless we are playing for a MAC-C.

Looks like we are going to be in the same row and section. I got a steal for $20 for two after stubhub fees. Cheaper than a Zips game!

not to mention - as of right now - its technically cancelled and not postponed.

Looking more and more likely that I'll be making this roadie. Best way to get tickets for the game? edit: nvm. Looks like tickets are going for a whole $6/each on stub hub and $2 on vivid seats.

Interesting controversy going into Iowa/ISU week.... https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/randy-peterson/2018/09/02/college-football-whats-cy-hawk-week-without-splash-controversy/1180356002/

I wouldn't be shocked if Nebraska is really good soon, but they're starting a true freshman QB, just lost a QB to the NFL, and are coming off a 4-8 season. Meister acting like they're world beaters all the sudden definitely shows he's drinking the red kool aid. This isn't an Oklahoma or Penn State caliber program right now. This was a winnable Pitt-esque level of game and I'm disappointed it isn't happening.

Good point. I didn't watch the game and Kent may be improved, but we need to keep perspective that Illinois is a really bad P5 program.

I'm looking forward to making the trip, but I'd bet they give us our worst loss this year.

I'll take living in NE Ohio over Nebraska 7 days a week.

Screw Kiffin. Hopefully I won't have to hear about FAU anymore this season.

I'm pissed. I DVR'd the game, stayed off the web all night, woke up this morning at 7:30 stoked to watch us play on primetime national TV against a blue blood program we had a chance to beat and I see this bullshit. Screw Nebraska and their shitty weather!

Gameday fellas. The long wait is over. Go ZIPS!

Northwestern @ Purdue tonight on ESPN for anyone who wants to get a feel for our week 3 opponent.

I feel like I'm missing something with this post. Jonah Morris listed as a starter over MTB is surprising considering we haven't heard much about him since he's been here and likely good considering MTB was a solid WR before. Also a little surprised to see Ward listed as a starter over Brady. Figured Reinke moving to TE would have cleared the way for Brady.