Husker Football: NU Lucked Out With The Pinstripe Bowl

At first, Nebraska playing in a bowl in late December in New York City sounded  like a form of punishment rather than a reward for a successful season.

It’s true, playing in a balmy Florida, Arizona or California might be more appealing.   But consider this:  NU is playing  at noon this Saturday.  That’s great day and time for a college football game.

As a result, I believe a lot of people are going to be able to watch the game. TV viewers aren’t going to care a rip about the cold.  Most football fans think forty degrees is ideal football weather.  

Playing in Florida does have some advantages, but three early bowl games that were played in Florida weren’t seen by many people. Why?

Bad dates and times.

Boca Raton Bowl (Boca Raton, FL)
Wednesday, December 18th 5:30pm (EST)  
Western Kentucky vs James Madison 

Staffdna Cure Bowl (Orlando, FL)
Friday, December 20th 12:00pm (EST)
Ohio vs Jackson State

Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl (Tampa, FL)
Friday December 20th 3:30 pm (EST)
Tulane vs Florida

Raise your hands if you watched any of those games.

I didn’t think so.

My point is, playing in a cold clime in late December is not necessarily a bad thing.  The Pinstripe Bowl matchup between Nebraska and Boston College should be a TV ratings success.

The Pinstripe Bowl Matchup

To win the game, NU is going to have to:

1.)  Stop the Eagles’ running game and make them one dimensional,

2.)  Move the chains consistently on offense.

3.)  Be able to pass on BC’s defense (BC is 111th pass defense)

4.)  Win the turnover battle (NU ranks 66th while BC is 21st)

If the Huskers are able to do those things, they will come back to Lincoln with another bowl trophy to add to its collection.

What’s a stake:  Win the game and NU ends the season with a winning record-its first since 2016.  Lose the game and NU limps into ’25 with a 6-7 record. 

You may contact me at:  HuskerDan@cox.net

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