It's not what we wanted. We wanted TVD to remain healthy and play well. If he's out for the season, however, and Locke struggles at USC after two weeks of prep, why not let Mettauer play to get the game experience he needs to develop during a season that seems to be a bust? Maybe he can give us some bright spots and some hope. I know there are lots of reasons to be cautious with him, and interested in what others here think on the topic.

Not much different.

Mettauer in at QB2
Burroughs replaces Henry
Ashford jumps Nowakowski
Anthony now the top punt and kick returner

I think we lose to Penn State and Oregon.... I think if we don't turn it over we can compete with USC, iowa, and nebraska...I think we beat purdue, rutgers, northwester, and minnesota.....that gets us to 6-6, 7-5, or 8-4...given the loss of our starting qb any of those records would be great...i think longo gets let go and we hire someone who runs a more power run offense with some variety in the passing game....hopefully the recruiting classes are held together and our current playmakers aren't poached....

Today’s my first exposure to him as a color analyst for football games.

Maybe he has some potential but why put someone without any experience in a prime role?

I’ve lost count of how many A+ throws there’s been…

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Is Latu injured? Still on team? Don’t think he has played.

Boy the Cornhuskers didn't look good in OT... Nor did Raiola.

Illinois defeats Nebby in Lincoln with strong 4th quarter defense and ot as well. They may well beat us.

I think the combination of the current college football product and what is expected of fans has never been worse. The game itself is slow, with never ending commercial breaks. The constant commercials ruin the stadium experience. It is a blowout sport, with the tops teams being on a completely different level than everyone else. So many non-competitive games with huge point spreads. Every roster in constant flux with player transfers, rampant tampering, and poaching of players. Not knowing many of the players because of the constant player movement.

Yet more has never been expected from fans. They are supposed to support the university by buying more expensive season tickets that always include "buy" games against lower level opponents. Then pay mandatory donations on top of the ticket cost. And then they are constantly harassed to donate more money for NIL to pay for the players, most of whom end up being busts.

Compare this to the NFL, and the entire experience is inferior. The NFL has created competitive balance, with nearly every point spread being between 0 and 9 points. The majority of games come down to the last possession. The game is faster, ending in exactly 3 hours. Most importantly, the fans are not expected to pay for tickets and also pay the players' salaries through their donations. The owners pay the players, based on a well-regulated contract and cap system.

I always was a college football fan first and foremost, but at this point, I don't really feel that way. I'm sure I'm not alone.

QB- Wilson
RB - Dayne
RB - JT
WR - Toon
WR - Evans
TE - Beckum
C - Fredrick
G - Snell
G - Zeitler
T - Thomas
T - Mac

The D:
DE - Watt
DE - Bryant
DT - Krumrie
OLB - Watt
OLB - Herbig
ILB - Chenal
ILB Borland
DB - Fletcher
DB - Vincent
S - Leonard
S - Greenwood
P - Nortman
K - Gags
KR i Nick Davis/David Gilreath
PR - JL

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Headed out to see Cooper Catalano this evening. The Wisconsin commit is expected to break the state career tackling record against Brookfield East. Will also get a look at Cole Reiter, who has an offer from the Badgers.

and UW is one of four finalists for the Floridian. Rivals ranks the contenders here: