Huskers vs. Rutgers Dec. 18th Two Watch-sites: Clancy’s or Moon Valley Grill- Kickoff 5:30 pm AZ time
Excerpted from Huskers.com in Lincoln:
Nebraska completes its abbreviated 2020 regular season this weekend, when the Huskers take on Rutgers in the Big Ten’s Champions Week matchup. The contest will be played at Rutgers’ SHI Stadium on Friday, Dec. 18, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. Central (7:30 p.m. local time). The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network….The Huskers will be facing the Scarlet Knights for the first time since 2017, and making their first trip to Piscataway since a 2015 victory. Nebraska holds a 4-0 edge in the all-time series between the two schools, including a 3-0 mark since Rutgers joined the Big Ten in 2014. Rutgers comes into the game with a 3-5 record, following a 27-24 overtime victory at Maryland on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights are one of the nation’s most improved teams in 2020, posting three Big Ten wins after going winless in league play in 2018 and 2019.
Our featured watch-sites are Clancy’s Pub in Scottsdale at 3697 & 4432 N Miller Road (Camelback & Miller)
and Moon Valley Grill at 15414 N 7th St #2, (7th St & Coral Gables Dr.) Phoenix, AZ 85022
Please Note: Whiskey Rose in Glendale is no longer an official Alumni-endorsed Husker watch-site because they declined to renew.
Huskers Schuck Minnesota Gophers – Gameday at the Arena Dec. 12th, kickoff 10:00 a.m. AZ Time
Can we keep our momentum going?? You Bet!
The Matchup
Nebraska returns to Memorial Stadium to complete its regularly scheduled 2020 contests this Saturday when the Huskers play host to Big Ten West foe Minnesota. Game time at Memorial Stadium is set for 11 a.m. CST….Nebraska comes into the matchup with Minnesota carrying a 2-4 record following a 37-27 road victory over Purdue on Saturday….
The Huskers will look to put together back-to-back wins for the first time this season on Saturday. Nebraska last won consecutive games in weeks 3 and 4 of the 2019 season when the Huskers defeated Northern Illinois and Illinois.
Minnesota will bring a 2-3 record to Lincoln and the contest will be the Gophers’ first game in 22 days. Minnesota defeated Purdue, 34-31, in Minneapolis on Nov. 20, but had its next two games canceled due to COVID-19 protocols.
Series History: Nebraska vs. Minnesota
Saturday’s game will mark the 61st all-time meeting between Nebraska and Minnesota. The Golden Gophers hold a 33-25-2 edge in the all-time series between the two schools. The Huskers own a 12-9 advantage in Lincoln, including an 11-8 mark at Memorial Stadium.
Our featured watch-site this week is The Arena at 6245 E Bell Rd., Ste. 101. Scottsdale, AZ 85254. It has quite a bit of outdoor patio seating. We look forward to seeing you there!
As always, if traveling to the Arena doesn’t work for you, support your favorite official HNA watch-sites.
Huskers away vs. Purdue Boilermakers – 10 a.m. Kickoff at The Craftsman
Updates
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Your punch card schedule shows December 5th Gameday as being at Copper Blues Live, however, they are still closed due to Covid. Instead, our featured watch-site will be The Craftsman.
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Whiskey Rose is no longer an official watch site – they opted not to pay their renewal dues.
Now about the game
“The Matchup
Nebraska heads back on the road for the second straight week on Saturday when the Huskers travel to West Lafayette, Ind., for a Big Ten West matchup with Purdue. Game time at Ross-Ade Stadium is set for 11 a.m. CT (Noon, local) with television coverage on BTN….
The game at Purdue is part of a three-game December slate to finish the season. Following this week’s matchup, Nebraska will play host to Minnesota on Dec. 12, with a Big Ten East crossover opponent to be determined for Dec. 19.
Purdue will bring a 2-3 record into Saturday’s game after a 37-30 loss to Rutgers this past weekend. The Boilermakers have been involved in tight games throughout the season. Each of their first five contests decided by seven or fewer points, including three close losses over the past three weeks.”
Our featured watch-site for this Saturday will be our newest watch-site, The Craftsman. Let’s give them a warm Husker welcome by having a good turnout!
As always, if traveling to The Craftsman Kitchen & Cocktails in north Scottsdale doesn’t work for you, support your favorite official HNA watch-sites.
Note Change: Huskers at Iowa Friday Nov. 27th (not 28th as punch card says) at Connolly’s – Kickoff 11:00 a.m. AZ time
From Huskers.com
"Nebraska comes into the game at 1-3 on the season, following a home setback against Illinois. The Huskers turned the ball over on their opening play from scrimmage and committed five turnovers in the loss. Nebraska continued to show a strong running attack against the Illini, rushing for 215 yards in the contest.
Iowa comes into Friday's game with a 3-2 record and riding a three-game winning streak. The Hawkeyes opened the season with close losses to Purdue and Northwestern, but have been dominant over the past three weeks, defeating Michigan State, Minnesota and Penn State, with two of those wins on the road."
Come join us at Connolly’s as we encourage our Huskers to bounce back after last week’s setback. Also, if you feel safer outside, there is outdoor seating at Connolly’s.
Note: it’s a change from the original schedule and your punch cards – Friday, not Saturday.
Huskers at Home vs. Illinois Fighting Illini 10 a.m. Kickoff at The Craftsman
“Nebraska comes into the game with a 1-2 record following a hard-fought 30-23 victory over Penn State on Saturday in Lincoln. The Huskers took a 27-6 lead into halftime after an inspired effort in the first 30 mintues, including two defensive takeaways. Nebraska then held on with two defensive stops inside the 15 in the final five minutes to secure its first victory of the 2020 season. Redshirt freshman quarterback Luke McCaffrey made his first career start in the win and accounted for 219 yards of total offense.
Illinois comes to Lincoln with a 1-3 record, following a 23-20 victory at Rutgers on Saturday afternoon. The Illini rolled up 341 rushing yards in the victory and dominated the second half, posting better than 300 yards of total offense after intermission. The Fighting Illini victory came after they had previously dropped games against Big Ten West teams.” Wisconsin, Purdue and Minnesota to open the season. “
This Saturday will be the first Game Day for our newest watch-site, The Craftsman. Let’s give them a warm Husker welcome by having a good turnout!
As always, if traveling to The Craftsman Kitchen & Cocktails in north Scottsdale doesn’t work for you, support your favorite official HNA watch-sites.
Two Game Days! Huskers vs. Penn State at Arena or Moon Valley Grill Nov. 14th, kickoff 10:00 a.m. AZ Time
Our Huskers (0-2) are still hunting for their first season win and first home game in this week’s matchup in Lincoln vs. the Penn State Nittany Lions (0-3). This week is our time!
From Huskers.com: “The game will match two traditional Big Ten college football powers who are looking for their first victory of the 2020 season. The contest against the Nittany Lions will mark Nebraska’s second attempt at a 2020 home opener. Nebraska was scheduled to open its home schedule on Halloween against Wisconsin, but that game was canceled. As a result, Nebraska opened the season with two road games for the first time since 1995, and will play three of its five remaining scheduled games at Memorial Stadium.”
Our featured watch-sites this week are 1) The Arena at 6245 E Bell Rd., Ste. 101. Scottsdale, AZ 85254, and 2) Moon Valley Grill in central Phoenix at 15414 N 7th St #2. Both have outdoor patio seating..
Balloon Release at MVG
As always, if traveling to Clancy’s Pub in Scottsdale or Moon Valley Grill in Phoenix doesn’t work for you, support your favorite official HNA watch-sites.
Huskers vs. Northwestern Nov. 7th at Clancy’s – Kickoff 10 a.m. AZ time
Nebraska is coming off an unexpected off week following the cancellation of last week’s matchup with Wisconsin last Wednesday. The Huskers opened the season with a 52-17 loss at No. 5 Ohio State on Oct. 24, a game in which Nebraska was tied at 14-14 in the second quarter.
Northwestern enters the game with a 2-0 record following a 21-20 victory at Iowa on Saturday. The Wildcats fell behind 17-0 in the first quarter, but rallied to close the deficit to 20-14 at halftime, and scored a go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter for the only points of the second half.
Our featured watch-site is Clancy’s Pub in Scottsdale at 3697 & 4432 N Miller Road (Camelback & Miller).
Clancy’s Jack Room
CANCELED – 2nd Huskers Football Game of the Season, vs. Wisconsin vs. at The Craftsman
This would have been the first Game Day for our newest watch-site, The Craftsman. So sad to lose 1/8 of our games to Covid 19.
First Huskers Football Game of the Season, Oct 24 – Huskers vs. Ohio State at Connolly’s – Kickoff 9:00 a.m. AZ time
We are excited for our season opener at Connolly’s Sports Grill. Good News: there is outdoor seating if you feel safer outside.
Reminder: it’s an early one…9 a.m. kickoff
Also, in case you didn’t see the email we sent out today, Whiskey Rose just renewed as a watch-site this week. They are located in the Westgate Entertainment District near Cardinals Stadium in Glendale.