Nebraska defensive coordinator Bob Diaco sounded a warning early last week, but perhaps Husker fans declined to listen.
But let's be real: Nebraska's slate, after its 43-36 escape against Arkansas State on Saturday night, has some muck on it.
Hey, he warned us. The first-year Husker assistant made no bones last week that growing pains in his 3-4 system were a possibility.
"Game experience is invaluable," he said. "As you gain game experience, you can't help but get better and better. Practices are great, but playing in games is priceless. So, the evolution of the defense is going to be profound, and it'll never stop.