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Five Fresno State Players that Could Cause Problems For The Huskers

By Oliver Vandervoort

Oct 10, 2015; Fresno, CA, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs head coach Tim DeRuyter yells at players shortly after the Bulldogs threw an interception against the Utah State Aggies in the fourth quarter at Bulldog Stadium. The Aggies defeated the Bulldogs 56-14. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2015; Fresno, CA, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs head coach Tim DeRuyter yells at players shortly after the Bulldogs threw an interception against the Utah State Aggies in the fourth quarter at Bulldog Stadium. The Aggies defeated the Bulldogs 56-14. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 26, 2015; San Jose, CA, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs wide receiver KeeSean Johnson (3) makes the catch for a touchdown against San Jose State Spartans cornerback Andre Chachere (21) during the third quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; San Jose, CA, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs wide receiver KeeSean Johnson (3) makes the catch for a touchdown against San Jose State Spartans cornerback Andre Chachere (21) during the third quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

KeeSean Johnson (WR)

While it’s spelled differently, there will be two KeeSean Johnsons in Lincoln on Saturday. There’s the one who is a commit to the Nebraska Cornhuskers and there’s the wide receiver for Fresno State.

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It’s not a surprise that the Huskers have to worry about stopping the passing game more than any other aspect of the Bulldogs’ offense. The Huskers had lots of problems stopping the pass last year and teams are going to go after it until the huskers have proven they can actually stop an aerial attack.

Despite struggling on offense last year, the Bulldogs had a couple of wide receivers that were pretty talented. Johnson finished last season with 37 receptions for 337 yards and two touchdowns.

Running a three wide receiver set, Johnson is one of the receivers the Huskers are going to have to keep tabs on if they want to keep the Bulldogs out of the endzone. Because the running game is suffering from injuries and lack of veteran leadership, the passing game is going to be key.

Fresno State is likely hoping they will have enough passing game weapons that the Huskers won’t be able to cover them all. Johnson is a safe bet to be a real thorn in the side of Banker and company.

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