Despite the impressive performance from The Fighting Manginos against Missouri, don’t fool yourself into thinking this game has the potential to be a season killer for the Huskers.

Kansas does present an excellent defense against the run, holding opponents to average of 69 yards per game on the ground. Their secondary is another story however, giving up nearly 4 times the yardage. On offense, the Jayhawks have been abysmal in conference play averaging under 10 points per game. Their offensive game plan will be rather balanced, but this is a team that has difficulties moving the ball.

Since we have already questioned Bill Callahan’s ability to make a game plan, HuskerZone.com presents what we think Nebraska needs to do:

1. Use Zac Taylor efficiently, a series of passes designed around 3 and 5 step drops will pick apart the D and it will take some of the burden off our below average O-Line.

2. Balance out the passing game by rushing - especially in tradition passing situations to keep the D honest.

3. Once the D starts biting, roll-out pass plays should be able to sting them for some big-time plays.

4. On defense, don’t get fancy. Sit back early and avoid the first drive touchdown, then start bringing the blitz into play. Unlike Callahan, Mangino can put together a game plan and you can bet that a first drive touchdown is set as one of his keys to the game.

5. Execute on Special Teams. If there is one part of KU’s game we give above-average props to, it is their special teams.

Don’t expect a high-scoring game, 17 points will likely win and we see a relatively easy Husker win assuming they don’t jump into turnover mode.