Billy Kemp IV came to Nebraska after transferring from Virginia. Kemp played in seven games in Cavaliers’ shortened season last year. Kemp led Nebraska in receiving yards with 62 and also had a nine-yard rushing touchdown.
Kemp is showing that he can be a playmaker on Matt Rhule’s offense. His versatility was on display Saturday. He has 141 scrimmage yards and 2 total touchdowns through four games.The quarterback play for Nebraska has been inconsistent, but having someone like Kemp who the team can count on could go a long way. Kemp has performed against competition like Colorado with No. 2 Michigan up next in Week 5.
Biggest Concern: Poor Showing from Secondary
The Nebraska defense has not been great after the first few games. The passing defense ranks seventh in the B1G (251.8 ypg) and did not show up once again on Saturday.
The passing defense for the Huskers allowed the Bulldogs to record 292 yards passing against them. Louisiana Tech QB Jack Turner was forced into an interception, but the secondary for Nebraska didn’t make things too hard on him outside of the one mistake.
With Michigan up next the Nebraska secondary will have to improve, especially as the Huskers get further into their B1G schedule.
First Impressions of No. 2 Michigan
Michigan has not played great competition so far, but the Wolverines have looked as dominant as ever regardless. Nebraska has not beaten since 2013 and will need its best performance of the season to upset Jim Harbaugh in Lincoln.
The reigning back-to-back B1G champs will be a tough team to beat, even if the game is at Nebraska. J.J. McCarthy, Corum, and Edwards can cause a lot of problems for opposing defenses.
The toughest test for Matt Rhule in year one will be on Saturday. Kickoff will be at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX.