The day after Maryland | Clunky wins and future challenges

Nebraska is 5-0, but Saturday’s 48-23 win over Maryland was anything but smooth.

Gary Sharp and Tom Shatel break down the 16-penalty afternoon, Nebraska’s sluggish start and how the Huskers settled in to pull away. They also discuss Anthony Colandrea’s emergence as Nebraska’s MVP, the need for a stronger running game and Jamal Rule’s potential return.

Now comes the real test. With Indiana and other playoff-caliber opponents ahead, can Nebraska keep winning — and show it belongs among the Big Ten’s best?

Plus, come for the football talk, stay for the movie references.

A can't-miss conversation between World-Herald staff writers covering the week's top Nebraska football topics.