Not all programs are created equal. UCLA faced a tough one this season, considered as one of the top 10 in college football. That’s why Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield says the 2-5 Bruins can’t be judged by stats and win-loss record alone.

“I think their record is very deceiving because they’ve played some really good teams,” Satterfield said after the Huskers’ practice Tuesday morning. “They have the same record against common opponents as us. You watch them on defense, they’re very long, they’re very athletic, they’re physical. They can cause some headaches. We’re trying to figure out what they’re doing, especially on third down, but it’s just an impressive defensive unit in terms of team speed, physicality and athleticism that you see on the tape.”

Nebraska is 5-3 on the season, and a win over UCLA on Saturday would secure bowl eligibility.

The Husker defensive coordinator is well aware that UCLA is coming off its best offense of the season, a 35-32 win at Rutgers. White wasn’t willing to praise his defense on Tuesday after the Blackshirts bounced back with a strong performance Saturday at Ohio State after a miserable showing the previous week against Indiana.

“That’s what we should do,” White said. “I’m really glad the guys played like that, but for how up and down it is, you have to say, ‘Hey, it’s Tuesday.’ We have a team playing their best football coming here. We know how to get things done. The most important thing is how we do things, have a bit of attitude and chip on our shoulders.”

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