So what’s next for Nebraska after the firing of coach Scott Frost? The next order of business is a home game against Oklahoma, and the healing and recovery process would get a big boost if the Cornhuskers can pull off an upset on Saturday.
Underdog bettors would settle for a point-spread cover and a close loss, something Frost accomplished routinely at the tail end of his four-plus years in Lincoln.
Nebraska finished 3-9 in 2021 and dropped two of three games this season when the plug was finally pulled Sunday. Each of Frost’s last 13 losses were by single digits, with the largest margin of defeat being nine points at Ohio State last year. There were too few wins, to say the least, but at least the Cornhuskers were consistently competitive.
A year ago, the Sooners were 22-point favorites and needed a late defensive stop to secure a 23-16 victory over the Cornhuskers. Here’s hoping the tight-game trend continues with Mickey Joseph stepping in as interim coach.