Nebraska will score plenty of points. Question is: can it outscore its defensive liabilities? It won’t be easy — NU has the likes of explosive Oregon, curious Minnesota and intriguing Illinois visiting this year, all the while playing on the road at Wisconsin, Ohio State and Iowa in its final three road games. Nebraska’s defense will see plenty of talented players this year, but here are three to especially keep your eye on. Sep. 17 — Oregon — WR Darren Carrington Jr. The son of a former NFL receiver, Darren Carrington Jr. didn’t play in Oregon’s first six games of 2016. The Ducks went 3-3. After Carrington Jr.’s suspension, Oregon went 6-1 — the only loss a 47-41, triple-overtime thriller against TCU in the Alamo Bowl. The sophomore struggled in the final three games of the regular season, but caught 14 passes for 344 combined yards in each of his first three games, adding seven catches for 107 yards with a touchdown and a 44-yard grab against the Horned Frogs. Few wideouts in the country have the talent Carrington Jr. does. He’s averaged 19 yards-per-catch over his first two seasons, and tallied six touchdowns in just seven games after his…
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