STrib: Randy Johnson's Gophers-Nebraska prediction: Who wins Thursday's opener and why?

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Randy Johnson's Gophers-Nebraska prediction: Who wins Thursday's opener and why?

Nebraska will be breaking in a new coach (Matt Rhule) and new quarterback (Jeff Sims) in Thursday night's season opener before a sold-out crowd at Huntington Bank Stadium.

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Nebraska will be breaking in a new coach (Matt Rhule) and new quarterback (Jeff Sims) in Thursday night's season opener before a sold-out crowd at Huntington Bank Stadium.

By Randy Johnson Star Tribune AUGUST 30, 2023 — 5:27PM

 

[hungan1]

Minnesota must not be behind 10-0 at half-time like the last game.

They must play a relatively mistake-free game.

 

[MonikerSchmoniker45]

Minnesota must not be behind 10-0 at half-time like the last game.

They must play a relatively mistake-free game.

I think they've gotta get Athan in a groove right away. I predict first play will be a slant to BSF. I will be very surprised if Athan doesn't throw a pick, but I think our defense will force a couple turnovers as well.

 

[UpAndUnder43]

RJ's expectation: Nebraska lost each of the past three games in the series by a TD. The Huskers will push the Gophers and keep it a tight game, but Minnesota has enough playmakers to secure the win. Gophers 24, Nebraska 20