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What Scott Frost said during radio show ahead of showdown vs. Michigan
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Another major test awaits Nebraska.
On Saturday, the Huskers will host No. 9 Michigan, playing their third ranked opponent of the 2021 season. In previous matchups, Nebraska has fallen in 1-possession games to both Oklahoma and Michigan State.
Nebraska is coming into the game after pummeling Northwestern 56-7 and gaining serious momentum. The defense is playing at an incredibly high level, as is quarterback Adrian Martinez.
“Little things” like turnovers, ill-time penalties and special teams woes have continued to hinder the Huskers is their 3 losses to Illinois, Oklahoma and Michigan State. Is this finally the week Nebraska puts some of those mistakes in the rearview mirror and plays a complete game?
A win on Saturday would undoubtedly be the biggest of the Scott Frost era.
Thursday night, Frost spoke on Sports Nightly to preview Saturday’s showdown in Lincoln. Here’s what he had to say about the matchup against Michigan:
Scott Frost on the radio. Mostly repeat questions from his morning availability so far.
Asked about why NU doesn't do more sudden-change scenarios with special teams during the week: “There’s a fine line between getting ready for sudden changes and still being structured.”
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) October 8, 2021
Frost asked whether 1997 Nebraska would have beaten 1997 Michigan.
Frost: “Yeah, I’m not going to get into that.” Adds he would put those #Huskers up against anyone.
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) October 8, 2021
Is Nebraska working on directional punting this week? Frost lets out a little laugh and cites Michigan's dynamic returners.
“Yeah we’re working on it. Trust me, we’re working on it.”
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) October 8, 2021
Good stuff from Frost on JoJo Domann's nickel position:
"It's great having somebody out there who's stout enough to play the run and set edges, but also talented enough to cover a slot receiver in zone or man."
— Steve Marik (@Steve_Marik) October 8, 2021
Frost on Nebraska's DL: "You feel good about that group, and they have a big task on Saturday.
Frost really hammering the fact that they need to win the line of scrimmage Saturday night.
— Steve Marik (@Steve_Marik) October 8, 2021
Frost says Nebraska continues to look for someone to be a threat in the return game and make some plays.
Frost: “We need to have a guy emerge that’s our returner.”
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) October 8, 2021
Frost says Nebraska has put nearly 30 walk-ons on scholarship — either for a semester or two or for their career — since becoming the #Huskers coach in December 2017.
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) October 8, 2021
Scott Frost said on 'Sports Nightly' that JoJo Domann told him today, "I still haven't played my best football."
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) October 8, 2021
Frost said "I hope so" in regards to Thomas Fidone helping the team this year. Said he looks a little rusty first week back, but they'll see how quickly they can get him going. Of course he could participate in up to 4 games and maintain redshirt.
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) October 8, 2021
Frost says he thinks RB Markese Stepp is still not 100%. After offseason injury, still ramping up to full game-ready condition.
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) October 8, 2021
Frost said Tom Osborne has always been there for him. Said he's around a lot at practices and bounces ideas off me. "He thinks about a lot of things a lot of people don't think of." Said he's like a father to him and has helped him in some times he's been down too.
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) October 8, 2021
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB