Wednesday Husker Pick’em — Colorado

The final Big 12 Conference game at Memorial Stadium will be played on Friday as Nebraska takes on Colorado.

Panelist records Our panelists all took a hit last week as Nebraska fell to Texas A&M. Our group was unanimously predicted a Nebraska win. Heading into the final regular season game, their records are: Dr. Hill, 9-2 Team Runco, 9-2 Dr. Ringenberg, 8-2

A Husker win clinches the Big 12 North Title and sends NU to the conference championship game. An NU loss will make the Buffaloes bowl eligible.

There are questions galore heading into the game.

• Will NU quarterback Taylor Martinez’s injured ankle prevent him from playing?
  
• Can NU bounce back from Saturday’s loss at Texas A&M to topple the resurgent Buffs?
  
• Can Husker coach Bo Pelini limit his hostile interaction with referees?

Below our panelists, Jeffrey Hill, M.D., Lisa Runco and Chad Kelsay and Kyle Ringenberg, M.D., talk NU-Colorado.

Dr. Hill says, “The rumor mill is active. Seems like we have no offense without T-Magic. Our defense is still dominant. I think we will rebound and get to the championship game.”NU 28, Colorado 17

Team Runco/Kelsay says, “We officially can’t figure out this team. We do believe we’ll rebound and play well this Friday. There is too much on the line. Colorado always plays us tough and since the firing of coach Dan Hawkins they have been playing better. Their defense is not that good but our offense has failed to show life. Without a healthy Taylor Martinez, it’s hard to see our offense doing a lot, as our play calling has shown we will not rely on our run game and jump on the shoulders of Roy Helu and Rex Burkhead. Another inspiring defensive performance will help us get to the championship game.” NU 13, Colorado 0

Dr. Ringenberg says, “Although CU is rebounding after the firing of former coach Dan Hawkins, NU is upset and this game means too much.” NU 27, Colorado 10