Nebraska took a 14-0 lead into halftime against Rutgers on Saturday, and then held on for a gritty 14-7 win over the Scarlet Knights. In what was a tough, physical old school BigTen brawl.

A pair of first-half rushing scores was just enough offense for Nebraska as the Blackshirts — helped by a late special teams turnaround — sealed a Husker win over Rutgers.

Was it full speed ahead into the bye week before a second half for Nebraska stocked with opportunities to reach territory undiscovered over the past eight seasons? Or would this October line up as a slog,