Curt Cignetti knows that facing Nebraska on Saturday will be a challenge

Indiana’s Head Coach Curt Cignetti talks about playing Nebraska and the challenges their defense brings.

Opening Statement

“Looking forward to getting back on the field, the practice field tonight. Obviously had the week off, got recharged, and looking forward to playing on Saturday against a tough opponent. Coach Rhule has done a great job with the football team there, 5-1, impressive team on tape. Giving up 11 points a game on defense, a veteran outfit, and offensively big offensive line, big tight ends, play a lot of guys, really skilled receivers, a lot of good running backs and a mega talented young quarterback.

As always, it's more about us and what we do, controlling what we can control. Having a great day today of preparation and stacking good days.

It's an important game because it's the next game. That's why it's an important game. It's this game. We're looking forward to it.”

They have, I think, one of the most disruptive defenses you've seen to this point, certainly one of the more disruptive, leading the conference in sacks, tackles for loss. When you look at that side of the ball, what are they doing that is creating problems?

Curt: Well, they've got good players. They're very well-coached. They play really hard. They're very multiple in their scheme. They've got guys that can affect the passer, a couple big guys inside, 315-plus type guys. They play a lot of people. They do everything they can to keep you off balance. They also deflect a lot of passes. They've had seven interceptions, giving up about 85 yards rushing a game, I think.

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