A lot of people will roll their eyes at a sixth place finish in the Big Ten believing it's a failure. A sixth place finish in a league with OSU, Michigan, USC, Washington, Wisconsin, PSU Michigan State, etc is a pretty good accomplishment. Nebraska isn't the program it used to be and is being overwhelmed by the changing landscape of college football. 6-8 wins and a bowl is a good season moving forward for them and a lot of programs in the Big Ten whose best days are behind them.
I just looked at Nebraska's schedule. They have a really good home schedule if you are a season ticket holder. Lots of opportunities for wins. It could be one of those seasons in which a team is better than the previous season but doesn't win anymore games than the previous.
Nebraska will smash Akron. Conference and momentum is important and smashing us will help to provide some of each.
Nebraska 56
Akron 17