Key game for Nebraska is Cincinnati-Here are the team strengths

🔴 Nebraska Cornhuskers – Roster Strengths

⭐ Key Strengths

• Quarterback:

  • Dylan Raiola (SO) – Former 5-star recruit, threw for 2,806 yards and 13 TDs as a freshman

  • Backed by Marcos Davila and Heinrich Haarberg for depth

• Wide Receivers:

  • Dane Key (SR) – 715 yards, 2 TDs

  • Nyziah Hunter and Jacory Barney Jr. – Speed and route-running precision

  • Cortez Mills and Isaiah Mozee – Talented freshmen with high upside

• Running Back:

  • Emmett Johnson – 598 rushing yards, 273 receiving yards

  • Kwinten Ives and Jamarion Parker add depth and versatility

• Offensive Line:

  • Henry Lutovsky, Justin Evans, and Gunnar Gottula anchor a deep unit

  • Elijah Pritchett and Rocco Spindler bring Power Five experience

• Defense:

  • Dasan McCullough and Marques Watson-Trent – Elite linebackers

  • DeShon Singleton and Malcolm Hartzog Jr. – Veteran secondary leaders

  • Cameron Lenhardt and Keona Davis – Disruptive edge rushers

⚫ Cincinnati Bearcats – Roster Strengths

⭐ Key Strengths

• Quarterback:

  • Brendan Sorsby – Dual-threat QB with 2,813 passing yards and 445 rushing yards

  • Dangerous in RPO schemes and red zone situations

• Running Back:

  • Tawee Walker – 864 yards, 10 TDs

  • Evan Pryor – Explosive back with 7.5 YPC and receiving ability

• Wide Receivers & Tight Ends:

  • Cyrus Allen, Caleb Goodie, and Jeff Caldwell – Transfer-heavy but talented WR corps

  • Joe Royer – Reliable TE with 532 yards and 3 TDs

• Offensive Line:

  • Joe Cotton and Taran Tyo – Experienced tackles

  • Depth is a concern, but starters are solid

• Defense:

  • Dontay Corleone – All-America caliber DT, 320 lbs of disruption

  • Jack Dingle and Jonathan Thompson – Physical linebackers

  • Matthew McDoom and Xavier Williams – Upgraded secondary via transfer portal

🧠 Matchup Insight

Position Group	Nebraska Strength	Cincinnati Strength	Edge
Quarterback	Raiola (5⭐)	Sorsby (Dual-threat)	Even
Running Backs	Johnson, Ives	Walker, Pryor	Slight Cincy
Wide Receivers	Key, Hunter, Barney	Allen, Goodie	Nebraska
Offensive Line	Deep, experienced	Solid starters	Nebraska
Defensive Line	Lenhardt, Davis	Corleone	Even
Linebackers	McCullough, Watson-Trent	Dingle, Thompson	Nebraska