FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED
1
Bo Pelini has restored Nebraska to a place in college football where it's worthy of a top-15 national ranking.
2
Zac Lee suffered a torn tendon in his right arm on Sept. 12, a significant obstacle in his ability to operate as a quarterback for the past 3½ months.
3
Rex Burkhead looks like the future of the NU running game.
4
Five NU seniors on defense will be missed as much as any group ever at the school.
5
Don't mess with Pelini in the postseason. He's the first Nebraska coach to win his first three bowl games.
FIVE THINGS WE STILL DON'T KNOW
1
Can the Huskers find a way to reduce the impact of losing Ndamukong Suh?
2
How much did Zac Lee's arm injury sap his confidence as the NU offense struggled this fall?
3
Did Nebraska this year discover the formula necessary to win a championship?
4
On its current track, is the offensive line strong enough to help carry NU to its desired level of success?
5
What is Roy Helu's role at Nebraska as he enters this upcoming senior year?
— Mitch Sherman
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