With an 0-5 record to start the 2018 season, you could argue that Nebraska has had trouble matching up with anyone on its schedule thus far. But really, it’s been the two powerhouses, Michigan and Wisconsin, that have really showed how far the Huskers have to go.

In the B1G opener, Michigan crushed Nebraska 56-10. Last Saturday was a bit milder, but the Huskers still came up three scores short, falling 41-24 to Wisconsin.

The lopsided outcomes are due to major differences in talent level, something head coach Scott Frost admits. During the B1G coaches teleconference on Tuesday, the Nebraska head coach said the program needed “more talent across the board” to be able to compete with the likes of Michigan, Wisconsin and the other blueblood programs in the conference.

Frost said that includes getting better back-ups, better third-string players and walk-ons.

While Nebraska does have some talented starters, there’s just not enough quality depth and size to prepare for the powerhouse programs in the conference.

Frost said on Monday that he’s beginning to see a change in attitude in the program. That, alone, is a great first step for a program that’s endured some turmoil through the first month. But a change in mindset can only help so much.

Eventually, Nebraska is going to need better depth to compete on a regular basis in the B1G. Fortunately, Frost is working on that. The Huskers’ 2019 recruiting class is currently in the top 30 nationally and is in the top half of the B1G.

Yes, Nebraska does have a few talented pieces in place. And a few of them could probably start on most teams in the B1G. But until Nebraska adds the quality depth to its roster, it’s going to have a hard time competing with the upper echelon.

It might take a few recruiting classes before the Huskers are in that position.