September 28, 2004 BIG 12, BIG HOPES Huskers seek continued improvement in conference home opener vs Kansas By Jim D. Berryman MissingNebraska.com The Nebraska Cornhuskers get into the Big 12 swing this Saturday with a nighttime showdown against the Kansas Jayhawks in Lincoln. Kickoff is 6:10 p.m. central. The game will be televised on pay-per-view. After a 24-17 road win at Pittsburgh two weeks ago, Nebraska hopes to keep things swinging as it heads into the Big 12 schedule. The Huskers, who were idle last week, are 2-1 coming into the game, Kansas is 2-2. The Jayhawks have already played one Big 12 game, which they lost in heartbreaking fashion 31-30 to Texas Tech last Saturday in Lawrence. Kansas is not a Big 12 power, but could be a formidable opponent for Nebraska, depending on how the ball bounces. The Jayhawks have victories against Tulsa (21-3) and Toledo (63-14). KU's losses came on the road at Northwestern (17-20) and at home vs. Texas Tech last week. A few more Jayhawk points here and there and Kansas would be undefeated. Still, Nebraska seems to be getting more comfortable in its own skin. Even though there are still numerous areas where improvements are needed, there have been plenty of "glimmers" of what is to come in future years in Huskerland. And the glimmers are good. Husker quarterback Joe Dailey had a much better game against Pitt, eliminating all but one turnover in the game. That compared to numerous turnovers he had a hand in during the Huskers' first two outings vs. Western Illinois and Southern Miss. If NU turnovers stay low and the Husker defense continues to perform in an impressive manner as they have been, Nebraska should beat Kansas pretty good at home. Notice the "if" factor in play here. The Huskers have a 35-game winning streak on the line against Kansas, a team Big Red has dominated over the decades. The game will be televised on Fox Pay-Per-View. Check with your local cable or Satellite Company to see if the game is available in your area. If you live outside Nebraska, it may be a good idea to call your game watch location to make sure they'll have the game. As was the case for Nebraska's first game of the season, the pay-per-view fee is high for bar and restaurant owners, so not all choose to or can afford to show the game. Call ahead to confirm. Rock the Jayhawks. Go Big Red! Feedback NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS vs. KANSAS JAYHAWKS PREVIEW STORIES & LINKS 10-02-04: Kansas QB Barmann eager to face Cornhuskers again More from Lawrence Journal-World 10-02-04: Safety Stubbs says Jayhawks won't roll over More from Lincoln Journal-Star 10-02-04: Huskers' top running backs genetically gifted More from Lawrence Journal-World 10-02-04: Cornhuskers set for Big 12 opener More from Grand Island Independent 10-02-04: NU, KU notebook More from Lincoln Journal-Star 10-01-04: Order early for NU football game More from Pay-Per-View Details from OWH 10-01-04: NU-KU Video Preview Video from KOLN-KGIN TV 10-01-04: KU's streak against Nebraska Video from 6Sports/Lawrence Journal-World 10-01-04: NU makes changes to shore up kickoff return team More from Lincoln Journal-Star 10-01-04: KU coach Mangino not happy with offensive line More from Lincoln Journal-Star 10-01-04: Huskers aim to 'finish' against Kansas More from Grand Island Independent 10-01-04: Mangino eyes big picture More from Omaha World-Herald 09-29-04: Huskers look to finish off foes More from Lincoln Journal-Star 09-29-04: KU eager to make statement against Nebraska More from Lawrence Journal World 09-29-04: KU faces usual odds in Lincoln More from Kansas City Star 09-29-04: Cornhuskers not dwelling on domination of Jayhawks More from Lawrence Journal World 09-26-04: Callahan impressed by 2-2 Jayhawks More from Grand Island Independent Huskers on ESPN.com Husker Hot Pics Photos from AP Husker Game Watch Locations Nationwide