Doctor Rob upset many fans after Nebraska's close loss to Ohio State. He gave the Nebraska special teams an F+ despite the Huskers finding a field goal kicker who can make field goals with some distance.

In this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Rob explains his grade. While the field goals are nice, other aspects of special teams execution leave him with plenty of room for worry.

One thing is for sure: the Huskers looked a lot better against Ohio State. In fact, they looked maybe the best they have looked all year. The defense slowed Ohio State's skill position players. The offense ran the ball against a Buckeye defense that holds teams below 100 yards a game on the ground.

The officiating in the Ohio State game wasn't the best. It should never be an excuse, but a call or non-call here and there can have a major impact on the game. What can be done to fix officiating errors and make calls more accurate? Travis and Dr. Rob discuss some ideas.

UCLA comes to Lincoln on Saturday. The Bruins have had a brutal schedule, losing to three top-10 teams. They are coming off a bye week and, before that, a win at Rutgers. The Bruins aren't a bad team, but they aren't great, either. On paper, UCLA will be the "easiest" game left on the schedule for Nebraska, and a win against the Bruins will make Nebraska bowl-eligible for the first time since 2016. Dr. Rob and Travis break down the next game and take a high-level look at the remaining games on the schedule.

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It was a beatdown of epic proportions that the Huskers did not see coming. Indiana 56, Nebraska 7.

Outcoached, outplayed, out everything! This is a reminder that just when you think things are going well, you may not be as good as you think.

In this Husker Doc Talk Podcast edition, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka discuss all four game phases in which Nebraska failed.

1. Coaching
2. Offense
3. Defense
4. Special Teams

What makes the blowout loss to Indiana (one of the top 10 worst in Nebraska history) is that the Huskers had plenty of time to prepare for the Hoosiers. It looked like Nebraska took two weeks off instead of practicing.

And if they were looking past the Hoosiers to get to Ohio State, that was a significant mistake. Speaking of the Buckeyes, they are up next for Nebraska, and playing at the Horse Shoe means there is a serious possibility of another ass-kicking. Ohio State is ranked fourth in the Country and didn't play last week. The Buckeyes will be itching to get back on the field because last time out, they lost to now-number one Oregon.

When the season is over, Matt Rhule must examine his coaching staff, specifically on special teams and offense. There are five games left with no guaranteed wins and one sure loss (Ohio State), so buckle up for what could be an emotional rollercoaster.

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Two locations in the Omaha area!

Voted Best of Omaha in 2024! 15 years running! 2-locations in the Omaha area and online at Husker Hounds dot com. Shop where all the fans do, including Dr. Rob Zatechka. A literal sea of red when you walk in, Husker Hounds has the largest selection of Husker gear anywhere.

If you aren't close to Omaha, order online at Husker Hounds.

The Orr Law Group

The Orr Law Group can handle all your litigation needs. Connor Orr is also our NIL expert and resident sports agent. Contact Connor at 402-408-6488, email him at connor@orrlawgrp.com, or go to orrlawgrp.com.

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The Huskers enjoyed a week off watching what might have been the best week in college football so far this season. Sitting out a week should be more than enough motivation for Nebraska as it travels to Indiana, hoping to upset the unbeaten and 16th-ranked Hoosiers.

Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka take a deep dive into the game. Let's make one thing abundantly clear: yes, Indiana is unbeaten. However, the Hoosiers have yet to play any significant team. Nebraska will be its most formidable opponent to date.

That's not to say Indiana doesn't have firepower; it does! The Hoosiers average almost 48 points per game and 515 yards per game. They will spread the field and pass a lot, led by quarterback Kurtis Rourke. The fifth-year senior is completing almost 74% of his passes and has 14 touchdowns and just two interceptions.

But don't look past the Indiana rushing attack. It averages 200 yards a game on the ground and picks up an impressive 5.1 yards per carry.

Indiana's defensive numbers look solid on paper, but let's be real—the schedule is weak! Indiana hasn't played a team with a record above .500, and in Big 10 play, UCLA, Maryland, and Northwestern have a combined conference record of 1-7.

This game is getting some national attention as Fox Big Noon Kickoff will do its pregame show from Bloomington, where it is also Homecoming.

Does all this add up to a Nebraska win and the Huskers becoming bowl-eligible? Find out what Travis and Dr. Rob think.

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Husker Hounds

Two locations in the Omaha area!

Voted Best of Omaha in 2024! 15 years running! 2-locations in the Omaha area and online at Husker Hounds dot com. Shop where all the fans do, including Dr. Rob Zatechka. A literal sea of red when you walk in, Husker Hounds has the largest selection of Husker gear anywhere.

If you aren't close to Omaha, order online at Husker Hounds.

The Orr Law Group

The Orr Law Group can handle all your litigation needs. Connor Orr is also our NIL expert and resident sports agent. Contact Connor at 402-408-6488, email him at connor@orrlawgrp.com, or go to orrlawgrp.com.

Centris Federal Credit Union

Centris is celebrating its 90th year! Centris is here for all your banking needs: home loans, car loans, personal loans, and more. Experience the advantage of membership at Centris Federal Credit Union, member NCUA.

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Ugly wins are still wins. Nebraska's 14-7 win over Rutgers on Saturday was anything but picture-perfect, but who cares!

The Huskers are now 5-1 on the season, just the second time they've reached that milestone in the last ten years. They have never lost to Rutgers, a perfect 7-0 against the Scarlet Knights.

Nebraska continues to excel on defense. They have held four of their first five opponents to 10 or fewer points and their last 13 opponents to under 400 yards of total offense; it's been over 15 years since they could say that.

The offense struggled against Rutgers, with 261 total yards, and quarterback Dylan Raiola had what would be considered his worst game at Nebraska.

It's a perfect time for a week off. Nebraska has a bye next week before resuming play against currently unbeaten Indiana and then number two Ohio State.

Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka discuss the Rutgers win and the road ahead for the Huskers in this Husker Doc Talk Podcast edition.

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Two locations in the Omaha area!

Voted Best of Omaha in 2024! 15 years running! 2-locations in the Omaha area and online at Husker Hounds dot com. Shop where all the fans do, including Dr. Rob Zatechka. A literal sea of red when you walk in, Husker Hounds has the largest selection of Husker gear anywhere.

If you aren't close to Omaha, order online at Husker Hounds.

The Orr Law Group

The Orr Law Group can handle all your litigation needs. Connor Orr is also our NIL expert and resident sports agent. Contact Connor at 402-408-6488, email him at connor@orrlawgrp.com, or go to orrlawgrp.com.

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28-7 is an impressive win when you look at the scoreboard. However, let's not forget that the Huskers and Boilermakers were scoreless at halftime. You can look at bad special teams' execution on the kicking game: one missed field goal and two blocks holding Nebraska back from really blowing out Purdue.

On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast. Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice dive into the latest Nebraska win. Fans will tell you officiating was horrible. Dr. Rob has a different take when it comes to the yellow hankies. Sure, there were a couple of bad calls, but what we watched against Purdue was two teams getting penalized a lot. Meaning the officials were consistent. You may think they were consistently wrong, but it's more than that. Do you want an officiating crew that lets teams play or a crew that calls everything by the book? Both have their advantages and disadvantages.

There were many good things to take away from the Purdue game. Dylan Raiola is as consistent as ever. The Defense held the Boilermakers to 50 yards rushing. Also, with a pick-six, John Bullock moved Nebraska to +5 on the season in turnover margin. Nebraska has outscored opponents 31-0 in points off turnovers this season.

Nebraska's next game is against Rutgers at 3:00 PM on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights are unbeaten after beating Washington last Friday and are off to their best start since joining the Big 10 Conference. Rutgers is well-coached and has an identity they stick to. It will be a challenging game for Nebraska but winnable. Dr. Rob gives his thoughts on the next game.

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Husker Hounds

Two locations in the Omaha area!

Voted Best of Omaha in 2024! 15 years running! 2-locations in the Omaha area and online at Husker Hounds dot com. Shop where all the fans do, including Dr. Rob Zatechka. A literal sea of red when you walk in, Husker Hounds has the largest selection of Husker gear anywhere.

If you aren't close to Omaha, order online at Husker Hounds.

The Orr Law Group

The Orr Law Group can handle all your litigation needs. Connor Orr is also our NIL expert and resident sports agent. Contact Connor at 402-408-6488, email him at connor@orrlawgrp.com, or go to orrlawgrp.com.

Centris Federal Credit Union

Centris is celebrating its 90th year! Centris is here for all your banking needs: home loans, car loans, personal loans, and more. Experience the advantage of membership at Centris Federal Credit Union, member NCUA.

HUSKER MAX

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What would Frank Solich want to be if he didn't start coaching football in 1966? What two games when he was the coach at Nebraska haunt him the most? You will find answers to these questions on the latest Husker Doc Talk Podcast with Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka.

Frank Solich had the impossible job of replacing Tom Osborne in 1998. He turned the impossible into possible, winning the Big 12 title in 1999 (he should have won the National Championship) and the Big 12 North Division crowns in 2000 and 2001.

At Nebraska, Solich coached 13 First-Team All-Americans, 28 First-Team All-Conference Players, a Heisman Trophy Winner, and a Campbell Trophy winner (really smart and really good players. Dr. Rob won the Campbell Trophy).

That idiot Athletic Director Steve Pederson fired Solich after the 2003 season. He finished his Nebraska Head Coaching career with a 58-19 record.

From 2005 through 2020, Solich coached Ohio University. He is the winningest coach in school and Mid-American Conference history.

Solich was slow to return to Nebraska, as old wounds are hard to heal. But enough time has passed that he was back for the 2023 Spring Game and the Colorado game this season.

Frank will officially be inducted into the College Football Hall-of-Fame in December.

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Whether you're an athlete, a busy parent, or always on the go, GDEFY Shoes deliver the comfort and versatility your feet crave. Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to unparalleled support!

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Husker Hounds

Two locations in the Omaha area!

Voted Best of Omaha in 2024! 15 years running! 2-locations in the Omaha area and online at Husker Hounds dot com. Shop where all the fans do, including Dr. Rob Zatechka. A literal sea of red when you walk in, Husker Hounds has the largest selection of Husker gear anywhere.

If you aren't close to Omaha, order online at Husker Hounds.

The Orr Law Group

The Orr Law Group can handle all your litigation needs. Connor Orr is also our NIL expert and resident sports agent. Contact Connor at 402-408-6488, email him at connor@orrlawgrp.com, or go to orrlawgrp.com.

Centris Federal Credit Union

Centris is celebrating its 90th year! Centris is here for all your banking needs: home loans, car loans, personal loans, and more. Experience the advantage of membership at Centris Federal Credit Union, member NCUA.

HUSKER MAX

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Husker Nation was hit with a hefty dose of reality last Friday. On the night of the 400th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium, Nebraska loses the Big Ten opener to Illinois in overtime. 31-24 the final. It's the first time Nebraska has lost a Big Ten Conference opener at home.

Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice don't hold back in this Husker Doc Talk Podcast edition.

1. Matt Rhule Was Out-Coached
2. The Defense Sucked and Was Undisciplined
3. The Offense Couldn't Find A Running Game
4. The Team Was Not Mentally Prepared for Primetime

All of this is a surprise, considering the momentum the Huskers had been building in the first three weeks of the season. Maybe we should have seen it coming based on recent history. Nebraska has lost eight straight overtime games. It's like they didn't even show up in the extra period against the Illini.

Matt Rhule is now 2-20 all-time against teams ranked in the top 25, including 14 straight. Nebraska has lost 25 straight games against ranked teams dating back to 2016.

What did we learn? Nebraska has come so far but still has a long way to go. Maybe this is a good time to get away from Lincoln. After four straight home games, Nebraska is at Purdue on Saturday. The Boilermakers are bad, 1-2 on the season after getting beat by Oregon State last weekend. It's a game the Huskers should win, but then again, we thought the same thing against Illinois.

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Whether you're an athlete, a busy parent, or always on the go, GDEFY Shoes deliver the comfort and versatility your feet crave. Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to unparalleled support!

Enjoy a special DocTalk offer: Visit GDEFY.com and get $20 off your $100 or more order with code "DOCTALK20". Experience ultimate comfort with GDEFY Shoes. Visit GDEFY.com today

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Husker Hounds

Two locations in the Omaha area!

Voted Best of Omaha in 2024! 15 years running! 2-locations in the Omaha area and online at Husker Hounds dot com. Shop where all the fans do, including Dr. Rob Zatechka. A literal sea of red when you walk in, Husker Hounds has the largest selection of Husker gear anywhere.

If you aren't close to Omaha, order online at Husker Hounds.

The Orr Law Group

The Orr Law Group can handle all your litigation needs. Connor Orr is also our NIL expert and resident sports agent. Contact Connor at 402-408-6488, email him at connor@orrlawgrp.com, or go to orrlawgrp.com.

Centris Federal Credit Union

Centris is celebrating its 90th year! Centris is here for all your banking needs: home loans, car loans, personal loans, and more. Experience the advantage of membership at Centris Federal Credit Union, member NCUA.

HUSKER MAX

Also, a big thank you to HuskerMax.com for distributing the Doc Talk Podcast on their website. Husker Max has many voices, and that's why it's the go-to source for Husker News. Visit them often at HuskerMax.com!

Nebraska improves to 3-0 on the season and moves up one spot to number 22 in the latest Associated Press College Football Poll, its highest poll position since 2016.

Still, Dr. Rob Zatechka gives the Huskers an incomplete on his report card for the game against Northern Iowa, citing [specific reasons for the incomplete grade]. Despite the big win, Dr. Rob says there is a lot to clean up, like running game dominance and better tackling, as they head into conference play.

In this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Rob and Travis Justice break down the report card and ask if there is a reason for concern as the Huskers prepare for a Friday night lights game against number 23 Illinois. Don't get Dr. Ro wrong; the Huskers were dominant against the Panthers, averaging over 8 yards per play while running just 48 offensive plays.

Northern Iowa did control the clock against Nebraska, dominating the time of possession by 17 minutes. The Panthers were able to rush for 139 yards.

The Huskers are gearing up for a challenging Big 10 opener against Illinois. The Illini, who have also improved to 3-0, are not to be underestimated. With a 30-9 win over Central Michigan, they have shown their strength. Nebraska will have to be at their best to stop Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer, who was 19-29 for 242 yards and two touchdowns. This game promises to be an exciting and competitive match-up. The Huskers will have to stop an Illinois offense that uses lots of motion on offense mixed with RPO (Run-Pass-Option).

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Whether you're an athlete, a busy parent, or always on the go, GDEFY Shoes deliver the comfort and versatility your feet crave. Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to unparalleled support!

Enjoy a special DocTalk offer: Visit GDEFY.com and get $20 off your $100 or more order with code "DOCTALK20". Experience ultimate comfort with GDEFY Shoes. Visit GDEFY.com today

Experience ultimate summer comfort with GDEFY Shoes. Visit GDEFY.com today.

Husker Hounds

Two locations in the Omaha area!

Voted Best of Omaha in 2024! 15 years running! 2-locations in the Omaha area and online at Husker Hounds dot com. Shop where all the fans do, including Dr. Rob Zatechka. A literal sea of red when you walk in, Husker Hounds has the largest selection of Husker gear anywhere.

If you aren't close to Omaha, order online at Husker Hounds.

The Orr Law Group

The Orr Law Group can handle all your litigation needs. Connor Orr is also our NIL expert and resident sports agent. Contact Connor at 402-408-6488, email him at connor@orrlawgrp.com, or go to orrlawgrp.com.

Centris Federal Credit Union

Centris is celebrating its 90th year! Centris is here for all your banking needs: home loans, car loans, personal loans, and more. Experience the advantage of membership at Centris Federal Credit Union, member NCUA.

HUSKER MAX

Also, a big thank you to HuskerMax.com for distributing the Doc Talk Podcast on their website. Husker Max has many voices, and that's why it's the go-to source for Husker News. Visit them often at HuskerMax.com!