Associated Press - November 18, 2009 3:55 PM ET

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - There's no shortage of "experts" around Lincoln willing to give Nebraska coach Bo Pelini advice on how to run his program.

Tom Osborne is one Pelini actually listens to.

In fact, Pelini says he wishes Osborne would speak up more.

Offensive coordinator Shawn Watson credits Osborne for helping the Cornhuskers make a late-season shift in philosophy. The Huskers have gone to more two-back, two-tight end formations and reduced the amount of spread offense they run.

Nebraska's offense came out of its funk last week in the 31-17 win at Kansas. Roy Helu Jr. ran for 156 yards and three touchdowns, and Zac Lee looked comfortable throwing play-action passes off the option.

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