Nebraska suffered a tough loss that, in many ways, was the worst of the season: UCLA 27, Nebraska 20. Despite home-court advantage and a stellar performance against Ohio State, it all fell apart, leaving a hopeful fan base stunned and frustrated. and leaving the Huskers still one win away from bowl eligibility.

In this edition of Husker Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice dig deeper into how this loss impacted Nebraska’s season and explore what steps the program should take moving forward.

One of the most surprising aspects was Nebraska’s run defense. Despite being one of the best rushing defenses in the country, the Huskers allowed UCLA – statistically one of the worst rushing teams in the country – to rack up 139 yards on the ground, including several big runs that prove costly at critical times.

So, does Nebraska have a coaching problem? A cultural problem? A talent problem? One thing is clear: They have a problem with winning games. If the 5-4 Huskers hope to make a bowl game, they need quick answers. But it won’t be easy with only three games remaining.

The team faces another bye week, giving them more time to prepare for the trip to USC. However, as shown earlier in the season, a bye week didn’t necessarily benefit the Huskers. Dr. Rob and Travis talk.