Nebraska OC Dana Holgorsen talks about recent offensive issues

Nebraska football offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen addressed the team's recent offensive struggles in a press conference ahead of their matchup against Illinois. He revealed a key insight he gained from Nebraska's game against Washington last Saturday, when the Huskers upset the Cornhuskers 17-10 in a high-scoring game. Holgorsen noted that the Huskers' offensive output was impressive, with 355 total yards, including a high 255 through the air.

However, despite their strong passing game, the Huskers' ground game only contributed 132 yards, which was not enough to secure the victory. Holgorsen explained that the team's intense desire to perform well in that game led to them "pressing," which he acknowledged was his responsibility for not identifying and addressing this issue.

Looking forward, Nebraska faces a challenging task as they prepare to face the Illinois passing defense, which ranks 118th in the nation. The Cornhuskers will need to improve their performance if they hope to end their current three-game losing streak.