43 - Nebraska Cornhuskers · DeJon Gomes–4 UT, AT, 5 TT, fumble recovery, INT Eric Hagg–3 UT,...

2010 Nebraska ScheduleDate Opponent (TV) Time/ResultSept. 4 Western Kentucky (FSN PPV) W, 49-10Sept. 11 Idaho (FSN PPV) W, 38-17Sept. 18 at Washington (ABC) W, 56-21Sept. 25 South Dakota State (FSN PPV) W, 17-3Oct. 7 at Kansas State (ESPN) W, 48-13Oct. 16 Texas (ABC) L, 20-13Oct. 23 at Oklahoma State (ABC) W, 51-41Oct. 30 Missouri (ABC) W, 31-17Nov. 6 at Iowa State (ABC) W, 31-30 (OT)Nov. 13 Kansas (FSN PPV) W, 20-3Nov. 20 at Texas A&M (ABC) L, 9-6Nov. 26 Colorado (ABC) W, 45-17Dec. 4 Big 12 Championship vs. Oklahoma (ABC) 7 p.m.All times Central and subject to change

TelevisionABC-HDBrent Musburger, Play-by-PlayKirk Herbstreit, AnalystHolly Rowe, Sidelines

RadioHusker Sports NetworkGreg Sharpe, Play-by-PlayMatt Davison, ColorLane Grindle, Sidelines

InternetHuskers.comHusker Sports Network free audioLive stats, blog, game-day information, photos

OtherSatellite RadioSirius Channel 122, XM 143 (Nebraska)

National Radio–ESPN RadioBill Rosinski, Play-by-PlayDavid Norrie, ColorJoe Schad, Sidelines

A Numbers Game

43Nebraska has captured 43 conference

championships in school history, includingBig 12 Conference championships in

1997 and 1999.

Nebraska Media Relations w One Memorial Stadium w Lincoln, NE 68588-0123 w Phone: (402) 472-2263 w [email protected]

20 1 0 C o r n H U S K E r F o o T B A L L

Game 13, Big 12 Championship

HuskersRecord: 10-2, 6-2

Rankings:Coaches-13; AP-13

BCS-13Last Game:

def. Colorado, 45-17Coach: Bo Pelini

Career/NU Record:30-10/3rd year

vs. Oklahoma: 1-1

Big 12 ChampionshipNebraska vs. OklahomaDec. 4, 2010 | Cowboys Stadium

Arlington, Texas | 7 p.m. SoonersRecord: 10-2, 6-2

Rankings: Coaches–9, AP-10

BCS–9Last Game:

def. Oklahoma St., 47-41Coach: Bob StoopsCareer/OU Record:127-31/12th season

vs. NU: 5-2

Game InformationTelevision: ABC-HD

Radio: Husker Sports NetworkCapacity: 70,000; Surface: FieldTurf

Series Record: Oklahoma leads, 44-38-3Last Meeting: 2009 in Lincoln (NU, 10-3)NU Record in Big 12 Championship: 2-3

(0-1 vs. Oklahoma)

The MatchupNebraska returns to the Big 12 Championship Game for the second consecutive season and for the sixth time in

15 years of Big 12 Conference play. The Huskers will take on Oklahoma on Saturday night at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game will be televised nationally on ABC with kickoff set for shortly after 7 p.m CT.

The Huskers locked up the North Division crown with a 45-17 victory over Colorado last Friday in Lincoln. The win left Nebraska with a 10-2 overall record and a 6-2 mark in Big 12 play. The 10-win regular season is Nebraska’s first since 2001. Nebraska will enter the Big 12 Championship ranked 13th in the AP and coaches polls and also 13th in the BCS standings.

Oklahoma has identical 10-2 and 6-2 records following a 47-41 victory over Oklahoma State in Stillwater. The win forced a three-way tie in the Big 12 South, and the Sooners advanced to the league title game based on BCS rankings. OU checks in at No. 9 in the BCS, while ranking ninth in the coaches poll and No. 10 according to the Associated Press.

Nebraska’s sixth Big 12 Championship Game appearance is second only to Oklahoma which has made eight appearances, all in the past 11 years. NU and OU are meeting in the title game for the second time, as Oklahoma defeated Nebraska, 21-7, in the 2006 Big 12 Championship in Kansas City. The winner of the Big 12 Championship Game will clinch an appearance in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 1 in Glendale, Ariz.

The SeriesOklahoma holds a 44-38-3 edge in the all-time series between two of the nation’s winningest programs. Nebraska’s

10-3 victory last year in Lincoln ended a four-game OU win streak in the series. This marks the 25th all-time meeting in which both teams have been ranked. Oklahoma holds a 3-0-1 edge over Nebraska on neutral fields.

The CoachesNebraska: Bo Pelini (Ohio State, ‘90) owns a 30-10 record in his third season. Pelini has guided NU to nine or

more wins in each of his first three seasons as head coach, joining Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne and Frank Solich in accomplishing that feat. Pelini has joined Frank Solich and Mack Brown as the only coaches in Big 12 history (since 1996) to win nine games in each of their first three seasons.

Oklahoma: Bob Stoops (Iowa, ‘83) is in his 12th season as Oklahoma’s head coach and owns a 127-31 record with the Sooners. Stoops has guided OU to eight Big 12 title game appearances, posting a 6-1 record in those games.

Nebraska FootballNebraska is 837-343-40 all-time, one of just eight schools with 800 all-time victories w Nebraska has won five national

championships (1970, 1971, 1994, 1995, 1997). w The Cornhuskers have won 43 conference championships. w Nebraska’s 46 all-time bowl appearances rank fifth nationally. w Since 1970, Nebraska has 403 wins, 25 more than any other school. w Nebraska’s 99 football Academic All-Americans lead the nation. w The Huskers have had 107 All-Americans in school history.

2010 Nebraska Football Huskers.com

Game 13, Big 12 Championship 3 Nebraska Football Game Notes

Nebraska-CU Stat WrapTeam Stats CU NUFirst Downs 12 24Rushes-Yards 23-99 59-265 Passes 10-27-2 15-19-0Passing Yards 163 142Total Offense 262 4073rd-Down Conversions 2-of-10 11-of-17Turnovers 3 0Penalties 6-55 8-79 Sacks 1-8 0-0

NU Rushing LeadersRex Burkhead–19 carries, 101 yards, TDRoy Helu Jr.–15 carries, 77 yardsDontrayevous Robinson–13 carries, 55 yardsNU Passing LeaderCody Green–10-13-0, 80 yards, 2 TDRex Burkhead–2-2-0, 30 yards, 2 TDNU Receiving LeadersBrandon Kinnie–4 receptions, 48 yards, 2 TDKyler Reed–4 receptions, 17 yards, 2 TDNU Defensive LeadersLavonte David–4 UT, 4 AT, 8 TT, 2 PBUDeJon Gomes–4 UT, AT, 5 TT, fumble recovery, INTEric Hagg–3 UT, 26-yard INT returnNU Special Teams LeaderAlex Henery–42-yard FG, 6-6 PATs, 3 punts inside 20

2010 Big 12 StandingsNorth Division RecordsTeam Big 12 Overall Next GameNebraska 6-2 10-2 Big 12 ChampionshipMissouri 6-2 10-2 Regular Season completeKansas St. 3-5 7-5 Regular Season completeIowa St. 3-5 5-7 Season completeColorado 2-6 5-7 Season completeKansas 1-7 3-9 Season complete South Division RecordsTeam Big 12 Overall Next GameOklahoma 6-2 10-2 Big 12 ChampionshipOklahoma St. 6-2 10-2 Regular Season completeTexas A&M 6-2 9-3 Regular Season completeBaylor 4-4 7-5 Regular Season completeTexas Tech 3-5 7-5 Regular Season completeTexas 2-6 5-7 Season complete

2010 Nebraska Non-Conference Opponents (update)Team Record Next GameWestern Kentucky 2-10 Season CompleteIdaho 5-7 San Jose StateWashington 5-6 at Washington St.South Dakota State 5-6 Season complete

Date ......... Opponent ................ Time/Result ... TV ..............Series ...............Last Meeting (Site)/Notes Sept. 4 ...... Western Kentucky .... W, 49-10 ........ FSN PPV .....NU, 1-0 .............Martinez rushes for 127 yards and 3 TD/NU gains 536 total yards to win 25th straight openerSept. 11 .... Idaho ....................... W, 38-17 ........ FSN PPV .....NU, 1-0 .............Huskers force six Idaho turnovers, including two INT returns for TDs/360 rushing yardsSept. 18 .... at Washington ........... W, 56-21 .........ABC ............NU, 4-3-1 .......... NU posts highest point total in non-conference road game since 1986/383 rushing yardsSept. 25 .... South Dakota State .. W, 17-3 .......... FSN PPV .....NU, 2-0 .............Huskers hold eight home opponent in 10 games to 10 or fewer points/David 19 tacklesOct. 7 ........ at Kansas State .......... W, 48-13 .........ESPN ..........NU, 78-15-2 ...... NU rushes for 451 yards/Martinez NU QB record 241 rushing/Huskers win sixth straight vs. KSUOct. 16...... Texas ........................ L, 20-13 ......... ABC ...........Texas, 10-4........Longhorns rush for 209 yards/Huskers held to less than 200 rushing yards for first timeOct. 23 .......at Oklahoma State ...... W, 51-41. ......... ABC ............ NU, 37-5-1 .........Martinez sets NU frosh records for passing yards (323), passing TDs (5) and total offense (435)Oct. 30....... Missouri .....................W, 31-17 ..........ABC ............NU, 65-36-3 .......Helu Jr. rushes for NU record 307 yards and 3 TDs/NU’s 24 first-quarter points most in 10 seasonsNov. 6 ........ at Iowa State ............. W, 31-30 (OT) ..ABC ............NU, 86-17-2 ...... Nebraska improves to 6-1 all-time in overtime/Burkhead career-high 129 yards and 2 TDNov. 13 ..... Kansas ..................... W, 20-3 .......... FSN PPV .....NU, 91-23-2 ......NU allows just 87 yards, the fewest by an opponent in 10 seasons/KU throws for just 15 yardsNov. 20...... at Texas A&M ............ L, 9-6 ...............ABC ............NU, 10-4 ........... Late Aggie FG spoils strong defensive effort/David 14 tackles, sack, 4 TFLNov. 26 ..... Colorado .................. W, 45-17 ........ ABC ...........NU, 49-18-2 ......Nebraska rushes for 265 yards/Burkhead and Green each post two passing touchdownsDec. 4 ........ vs. Oklahoma ............ 7 p.m...............ABC ............6th appearance . Title game appearances in 1996, 1997, 1999, 2006, 2009 and 2010/1997 and 1999 champions

Inside the Cornhuskers’ 2010 Schedule

Noting Game 12...Nebraska 45, Colorado 174Nebraska improved to 10-2, its first 10-win regular season since 2001. It is the 25th 10-win season in school history, including the second straight under Head Coach Bo Pelini. The two 10-win seasons in three years makes Pelini just the second coach in NU history to have two 10-win seasons in his first three years, joining Frank Solich. Pelini improved to 30-10 as Nebraska’s head coach.

4Nebraska finished Big 12 play with a 6-2 record, the same mark it recorded last season. This is the first time NU has had back-to-back six-win conference seasons since 2000 and 2001.

4The game marked Nebraska’s 120th and final Big 12 Conference regular season game. Nebraska finished with a 15-year regular season Big 12 record of 81-39, including 46-14 at home.

4Nebraska finished with a 6-1 home record, its best single-season record at Memorial Stadium since also posting a 6-1 record in 2006.

4Sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead rushed 19 times for 101 yards, including numerous direct snaps in the Wildcat formation. Burkhead rushed seven times for 54 yards in the first quarter and had 98 yards before half, including a three-yard TD run early in the second quarter.

4Burkhead topped 100 yards for the third time this season (104 at Washington, 129 at ISU) and for the fourth time in his career, including 100 yards last season at Colorado.

4Burkhead also threw a pair of touchdown passes on his first two career pass attempts. He threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Kinnie on his first career pass attempt with 49 seconds left in the first half on a halfback pass to give Nebraska a 17-3 halftime edge. Burkhead later threw a four-yard TD pass to Kyler Reed out of the wildcat formation in the third period to give NU a 31-3 lead. Burkhead is believed to be the first non-quarterback in the modern era to throw for more than one touchdown pass in a game.

4Nebraska rushed for 265 yards, marking its 10th 200-yard rushing effort in 12 games. Nebraska is 10-0 when rushing for 200+ yards this season.

4Junior receiver Brandon Kinnie caught two touchdown passes–a 26-yarder from Burkhead in the second quarter and a 16-yarder from Cody Green in the third quarter. Kinnie has five touchdown receptions this season, including three at Oklahoma State and two vs. Colorado. Kinnie finished the game with four receptions for 48 yards. Kinnie pushed his season receptions total to 40, just two shy of the single-season top 10.

4Sophomore tight end Kyler Reed caught his sixth touchdown pass of the season on a one-yard reception from Cody Green in the third quarter, after hauling in a four-yard flip from Rex Burkhead earlier in the quarter. Each of Reed’s first four touchdown receptions of the year covered at least 33 yards. He has scored a touchdown on six of his 17 receptions this season and his six TD catches are one shy of the top 10 on the NU single-season list.

4Senior receiver Joe Broekemeier made his first three career receptions, covering a total of 34 yards.

4Nebraska did not commit a turnover, while gaining three Colorado turnovers which the Huskers turned into 21 points. It is the fourth time this season Nebraska did not commit a turnover and the +3 turnover margin is the best this season (previously +2 vs. Idaho).

4Senior place-kicker Alex Henery connected on a 42-yard field goal in the first quarter, and added six extra points in the game to push his career scoring total to 388 points. He tied former NU place-kicker Kris Brown for first on the NU career list at 388 career points.

4 Eric Hagg intercepted his team-leading fifth pass of the season in the third quarter, and returned it 26 yards to the CU 4 to set up a touchdown. His five interceptions are tied for eighth on the NU single-season list.

4Senior defensive back DeJon Gomes intercepted a third-quarter pass for his third interception of the season and the seventh of his career. Gomes also returned a fumble 19 yards to the Colorado 3 in the fourth quarter to set up a Nebraska touchdown for a 45-17 lead.

4Prince Amukamara contributed two pass breakups to move into a tie for seventh on the NU season chart with 13. He ranks seventh on the NU career list with 27.



Nebraska Head Coach Bo PeliniBo Pelini is in his third season as Nebraska’s head coach and owns a 30-10 record with the

Huskers. Pelini helped Nebraska to at least a share of the Big 12 North title in each of his first three seasons, becoming the first coach in the history of the Big 12 to win at least a share of a division title in each of his first three years.

Pelini took charge of the Huskers after a highly successful five-year run as a collegiate defensive coordinator, including orchestrating NU’s defensive efforts in 2003. Pelini picked up his first college head coaching victory as NU’s interim coach in the 2003 Alamo Bowl against Michigan State.

Following his one season at Nebraska, Pelini served as the co-defensive coordinator at Oklahoma in 2004, helping the Sooners to the Big 12 title and BCS title game. He then followed with three seasons as the defensive coordinator at LSU. With the Tigers, Pelini led three consecutive defenses to No. 3 national rankings in total defense. He culminated his time in Baton Rouge by helping the Tigers to the 2007 national championship.

In addition to his five seasons at the collegiate level, Pelini coached in the NFL for nine seasons, serving three years each with the San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers. Pelini was a team captain and four-year letterman as a safety at Ohio State from 1987 to 1990.

Pelini Stacks up Well with PeersIn guiding Nebraska to a 30-10 record, (29-10 from 2008-2010), Pelini put himself in some impressive company.4Pelini is the fourth Nebraska head coach to win nine games in each of his first three seasons with the

Cornhuskers. The others to reach that win plateau were Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne and Frank Solich. He has joined Solich as the only NU coaches with two 10-win seasons in their first three years.

4Pelini, Solich and Texas’ Mack Brown are the only coaches in Big 12 history (1996) to win nine or more games in each of their first three seasons.

4Pelini’s nine victories in 2008 tied for the most among 18 coaches in their first season at their respective school. Among first-time head coaches, Pelini’s victory total was the best in the nation. Pelini’s 19 victories in his first two seasons were second among that group, and he has moved to the top of the 2008 hiring class with his 29 wins, two better than Georgia Tech’s Paul Johnson and Navy’s Ken Niumatalolo.

4Pelini was just the eighth BCS Conference (since 1998) first-time head coach to post nine or more victories in his first season. He was just the second first-year head coach in that span to win nine games after inheriting a team with a losing record the previous year.

Pelini Continues Defensive Accomplishments at NebraskaPelini has led an amazing defensive turnaround at Nebraska. The 2008 Nebraska defense was one of the nation’s most

improved units. Nebraska finish second in the Big 12 in total defense, a year after the Huskers were 100th or worse in nearly every defensive category. In 2009, Nebraska was dominant on defense and its improvement was just as impressive. The Huskers led the nation in total defense and had the nation’s best scoring defensive improvement (18.1 ppg).

With Pelini’s previous track record, the success of his Nebraska defenses is no surprise.4Pelini led the 2003 Blackshirts to impressive numbers. NU had a school-record 47 takeaways, including a Big

12-record 32 interceptions, and finished second nationally in scoring defense, first in pass efficiency defense and 11th in total defense.

4 Pelini guided LSU defenses to No. 3 national finishes in total defense each of his three seasons in Baton Rouge. 4In 106 games as a collegiate coach, Pelini’s defenses have posted 10 shutouts, held the opposition to seven

points or less 35 times and to 20 points or less 70 times. 4 Pelini-led defenses have 214 total takeaways, including two top-three national rankings.

Staff Intact for Third Straight SeasonNebraska was long known for coaching staff continuity under Hall of Fame Coaches Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne.

Third-year Head Coach Bo Pelini appears to embrace that same philosophy. NU is in its third straight season with its staff intact in 2010, as all nine full-time assistants are in at least their third season on the Husker sideline.

Nebraska is one of only nine schools nationally to have the same full-time coaching staff for at least the past three years, including only Baylor and Texas in the Big 12. Prior to last season, Nebraska had not had its full coaching staff remain the same from one season to the next since 2001 to 2002 when Frank Solich’s staff was unchanged.

Noting PeliniBorn: Dec. 13, 1967Hometown: Youngstown, OhioWife: Mary PatChildren: Patrick, Kate and CaralynHigh School: Cardinal Mooney, 1986College: Ohio State, 1990

Playing Experience1987-90, Ohio State, free safety Coaching ExperienceNebraska, 2008-presentHead Coach

LSU, 2005-07defensive coordinator

Oklahoma, 2004co-def. coordinator, defensive backs

Nebraska, 2003defensive coordinator, interim head coach for Alamo Bowl

Green Bay Packers, 2000-02linebackers

New England Patriots, 1997-99linebackers

San Francisco 49ers, 1994-96assistant secondary

Cardinal Mooney High School, 1993 quarterbacks

Iowa, 1991graduate assistant

Overall ...................................................................30-10 vs. AP Ranked Teams ..............................................5-6 vs. AP Top 10 Teams ...............................................1-4 vs. Unranked Teams ..............................................25-4 vs. Big 12 Teams ...................................................17-8 Home ....................................................................17-5 Road .....................................................................10-4 Neutral ....................................................................3-1 In August ................................................................1-0 In September ..........................................................9-2 In October...............................................................7-5 In November .........................................................10-2 In December ...........................................................2-1 In January ...............................................................1-0 When Rushing for 200 or more yards ...................17-2 When Rushing for 300 or more yards .....................6-0 When Passing for 200 or more yards....................13-6 When Passing for 300 or more yards......................7-1 When NU player rushes for 100 yards ..................17-2 When NU has two 100-yard rushers ............................. 3-0 When NU player has 100 yards receiving ...............9-1 When Opponent has 100 Yd. Rusher ......................6-3 When Scoring 35 or More Points..........................16-0 When Holding Opponent to 10 Pts. or less ..........13-2 When forcing three or more turnovers ................11-1 When Nebraska scores first ..................................24-2 When Nebraska leads at halftime ........................23-1 When Nebraska trails at halftime ...........................4-8 When Nebraska is tied at halftime .........................3-1 Games decided by 11 points or more ..................22-3 Games decided by 10 or less ..................................8-6 Games decided by 7 or less ....................................3-6 Games decided by 3 or less ....................................1-4 Overtime games .....................................................1-1

Shawn WatsonOff. Coord./QB

5th Year-Press Box

Carl PeliniDef. Coord./DL3rd Year-Field

Ron BrownTight Ends

3rd/20th Year-Field

Tim BeckRunning Backs

3rd Year-Press Box

Mike EkelerLinebackers

3rd Year-Press Box

Barney CottonAssoc. HC/OL

3rd/4th year-Field

Ted GilmoreAsst. HC/WR/RC

6th Year-Field

John PapuchisDE/Spec. Teams Coor.

3rd Year-Press Box

Marvin SandersAsst. HC/Secondary

3rd/4th Season-Press Box

James DobsonStrength Coach

3rd Year

NU Under Pelini

Nebraska Coaching StaffOffense

Defense

Stre

ngt

h



Scouting OklahomaOklahoma wrapped up its eighth Big 12 South title by winning its last three games,

including two on the road, to advance to this Saturday’s Big 12 Championship. The Sooners’ two losses this season came on the road to Missouri and Texas A&M, while it reeled off three straight victories against Texas Tech, Baylor and Oklahoma State. Oklahoma won its annual Bedlam battle by scoring 23 fourth-quarter points last Saturday in Stillwater to come away with a thrilling 47-41 victory.

Sophomore quarterback Landry Jones is among the Big 12’s leader in passing yards per game (340.8) and pass efficiency (149.9) and has guided the Sooners to its fourth 10-win season in the past five years. Jones is closing in on a 4,000-yard passing season as he has 3,947 yards entering the Big 12 Championship Game. That total has guided

OU to the fourth-best passing offense in the nation with 336.3 yards per game through the air. Jones has thrown 34 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Last season, the Artesia, N.M., native threw for 3,198 yards with 26 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, including five picks against Nebraska.

Jones has one of the best targets in the nation in junior wide receiver Ryan Broyles. The Biletnikoff Award finalist ranks second in the Big 12 with 9.3 receptions and 113.6 receiving yards per game to go along with 13 touchdowns.

Senior running back Demarco Murray leads the OU ground game as he has rushed for 1,053 yards this season an average of 87.8 yards per game. Murray has 14 touchdowns on the ground and has also caught 64 passes (8.4 per game) with five touchdowns.

The Sooner defense ranks fifth in the Big 12 by giving up 369.8 yards per game. Junior linebacker Travis Lewis leads OU with 93 total tackles, although senior defensive

end Jeremy Beal has made the biggest impact by leading the Big 12 with 18 tackles for loss and ranking second with 8.5 sacks. The Sooners held a pair of Big 12 opponents to single digits, as they shut out Iowa State (52-0) and gave up only a touchdown to Texas Tech (45-7), the Red Raiders lowest offensive total of the season.

Series HistoryNebraska defeated No. 20 Oklahoma last November in Lincoln, 10-3, marking the

Huskers’ first win against OU since 2001...The Sooners defeated NU 21-7 in the 2006 Big 12 Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium for OU’s third straight series win...the 2005 meeting marked the first time since 1961 that both teams entered the game unranked...both teams finished the 2005 season ranked in the top 25...the Huskers and Sooners went head-to-head for 71 consecutive seasons (since 1927) before the streak was snapped in 1998 with the start of the two-year, North-South rotations in the Big 12...OU’s 2000 win ended NU’s series-long seven-game winning streak...the 1971 game was known as the “Game of the Century,” as No. 1 NU edged No. 2 OU, 35-31, in Norman...since the AP poll began in 1936, the NU-OU game has had at least one ranked team 58 times in 68 contests, with both teams ranked in 24; the series has featured at least one top-10 team in 46 games, two top-10 teams in 18...an unranked team has upset a ranked team five times, including in 2009...one of the two teams has been ranked entering the contest in all but three games since 1948...the winning team has had to come from behind in 26 of the last 37 games...the 1923 game was the first played in NU’s Memorial Stadium.

Oklahoma Head Coach Bob StoopsBob Stoops (Iowa, ‘83) is in his 11th season as Oklahoma’s head coach, and owns

a 127-31 record with the Sooners. He has guided OU to six Big 12 Conference titles and the 2000 national championship. Stoops has led the Sooners to at least 11 wins in eight of his 10 seasons in Norman. Like Bo Pelini, Stoops is a native of Youngstown, Ohio, and a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School.

Oklahoma FactsLocation: Norman, Okla.Nickname: SoonersEnrollment: 30,000Colors: Crimson and CreamConference: Big 12Stadium: Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial StadiumCapacity: 82,112Series Record: OU leads, 44-38, 3Head Coach: Bob StoopsAlma Mater (Year): Iowa (1983)Record at Oklahoma: 137-33Career Record: SameRecord vs. Nebraska: 5-2

Oklahoma Schedule2010 Record: 10-2, 6-2 in Big 12Date Opponent Time/Score9/4 Utah State W, 31-249/11 Florida State W, 47-179/18 Air Force W, 27-249/25 at Cincinnati W, 31-2910/2 Texas W, 28-2010/16 Iowa State W, 52-010/23 at Missouri L, 27-3610/30 Colorado W, 43-1011/6 at Texas A&M L, 19-3311/13 Texas Tech W, 45-711/20 at Baylor W, 53-2411/27 at Oklahoma State W, 47-41

Oklahoma Statistical LeadersRushing G Att. Yards YPC TD Avg./GDemaro Murray, RB 12 240 1,053 4.4 14 87.8Roy Finch, RB 7 77 361 4.7 2 51.6Mossis Madu, RB 9 55 239 4.3 1 26.6

Passing Comp. Att. Pct. Int. Yards TDLandry Jones, QB 348 527 66.0 10 3,947 34Drew Allen, QB 9 14 64.3 0 89 0

Receiving G No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GRyan Broyles, WR 12 115 1,391 12.1 13 115.9Demarco Murray, RB 12 64 535 8.4 5 44.6Kenny Stills, WR 12 50 630 12.6 4 52.5Trey Franks, WR 12 26 238 9.2 1 19.8Cameron Kenney, WR 12 20 325 16.2 3 27.1

Tackles G UT AT TT TFL SacksTravis Lewis, LB 12 49 44 93 5.5 1.5Jonathan Nelson, DB 12 45 42 87 2.5 0Quinton Carter, DB 12 53 32 85 2.5 0Jamell Fleming, DB 11 42 21 63 6.5 1.0Tom Wort, LB 11 28 33 61 7.5 4.5Tony Jefferson, DB 12 41 19 60 5.0 0Jeremy Beal, DE 12 35 25 60 18.0 8.5

Punt Returns No. Yards Avg. TD LongRyan Broyles, WR 24 154 6.4 0 31

Field Goals Att. Made Pct. Blkd. LongJimmy Stevens, K 17 14 82.4 0 42Patrick O’Hara, K 6 4 66.7 0 45

Punts No. Yards Avg. Blkd. LongTress Way, P 62 2,734 44.1 0 85

Statistical ComparisonCategory (per game) NU OU Big 12 Big 12 Natl. Natl.Rushing Offense 269.2 143.8 1st 8th 8th 75thPassing Offense 155.2 336.3 12th 2nd 108th 4thTotal Offense 424.3 480.1 6th 2nd 31st 12thScoring Offense 33.8 37.5 3rd 2nd 25th 16thRushing Defense 147.0 152.3 6th 7th 56th 63rdPass Efficiency Defense 94.1 110.1 1st 3rd 2nd 13thPass Defense 144.8 217.5 1st 5th 2nd 62ndTotal Defense 291.8 369.8 1st 5th 5th 63rdScoring Defense 16.8 22.1 2nd 4th 8th 36thNet Punting 37.3 40.8 2nd 4th 8th 36thPunt Returns 13.3 7.5 1st 6th 15th 68thKickoff Returns 24.1 22.6 2nd 6th 22nd T-44thTurnover Margin .33 .92 5th 1st T-35th T-13thSacks 2.4 2.3 3rd 6th T-31st 40thTackles For Loss 4.6 7.0 9th 1st T-104th 18thSacks Allowed 1.4 1.6 2nd 5th T-31st 41st

Nebraska Cornhuskers(10-2, 6-2 Big 12)

Oklahoma Sooners(10-2, 6-2 Big 12)



Huskers, Sooners to Meet for Final Time as Conference Rivals Nebraska and Oklahoma have had one of the nation’s finest conference rivalries for more than 80 years. The 2010 Big 12 Championship Game is a fitting conclusion to a series that has seen the two schools decide countless conference championships. In the Big 12 Conference era (1996-present), Nebraska and Oklahoma have combined for 14 of a possible 30 conference championship game appearances. The two schools met for 71 consecutive seasons from 1927 to 1997 before taking breaks in the Big 12’s North-South schedule rotation. Oklahoma holds a 44-38-3 all-time edge between the two schools, including winning four of the past five meetings. OU leads the series 5-4 in the Big 12 era (since 1996). 4 Since the AP poll began in 1936, the NU-OU game has featured at least one ranked team in 60 of 70 matchups, and this is the 25th time both teams have been nationally ranked. 4 Nebraska and Oklahoma are two of just eight programs all-time with at least 800 victories. Since 1970, Nebraska and Okahoma are first and third, respectively, in total wins. A full listing of the Nebraska-Oklahoma series can be found on page 24 of these notes.

Huskers Set for Sixth Big 12 Title Game Appearance Nebraska has earned a trip to the Big 12 Conference Championship Game in its final season in the league. The appearance in the 2010 game is Nebraska’s second straight in the contest and its sixth in the 15-year history of the game. The Huskers clinched their trip to the game with a 45-17 win over Colorado, giving NU a 6-2 Big 12 record. Nebraska and Missouri tied atop the North Division, but NU advanced to Arlington based on its 31-17 victory over the Tigers on Oct. 30 in Lincoln. 4 Nebraska has also played in the Big 12 title game in 1996, 1997, 1999, 2006 and 2009. The Huskers captured the conference crown in 1997 and 1999. Nebraska’s six Big 12 Championship appearances lead the North Division schools, bettering Colorado’s four appearances. Only Oklahoma (8) has played in more Big 12 title games. (Recaps of Nebraska’s five previous Big 12 Championship apperances can be found on pages 25-26 of these notes). 4 In addition to its six Big 12 Championship Game appearances, Nebraska also tied for the divisional crown in 2001 and 2008, giving Nebraska at least a share of the North Division title in eight of 15 Big 12 seasons. 4 This is the second time Nebraska has met Oklahoma in the league title game (also in 2006). Nebraska has met Texas three times in six conference championship appearances and also squared off with Texas A&M once.

Nebraska Closing out Run in Big 12 Conference Nebraska’s appearance in the Big 12 Conference Championship Game against Oklahoma will mark the Huskers’ final conference game as a member of the league. Nebraska is set to join the Big Ten Conference on July 1, 2011. The Huskers’ win last Friday over Colorado gave NU an 81-39 regular-season record in its 15 seasons of Big 12 play. Nebraska also has a 2-3 record in conference championship games. 4 Nebraska and Oklahoma have been members of the same conference every year since 1928, when NU, OU, Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State and Missouri formed the Big Six Conference. The league expanded to the Big Seven in 1948, the Big Eight in 1960 and the Big 12 in 1996.

Nebraska Captures Second Straight 10-Win Season Nebraska picked up its 10th win of the 2010 season with its 45-17 victory over Colorado last Friday in Lincoln. Nebraska finished 10-4 in 2009, and the back-to-back 10-win seasons are a first for Nebraska since 2000 (10-2) and 2001 (11-2). Nebraska is one of seven schools in the nation with back-to-back 10-win seasons. 4 The 2010 season marks the first time Nebraska has posted 10 wins in the regular season since the 2001 team won its first 11 games and finished the regular season at 11-1. 4 Bo Pelini joined Frank Solich as the only Nebraska coaches to post two 10-win seasons in their first three years in Lincoln. 4 This is Nebraska’s 25th all-time 10-win season in school history, including 23 since 1970. 4 A win in the Big 12 Championship Game would give Nebraska its first 11-win season since 2001, and just the 13th 11-win season in school history.

Huskers in Elite Group with Three Straight Nine-Win Seasons Nebraska secured its third straight nine-win season under third-year head coach Bo Pelini in early November. 4 The three straight years of nine wins marks the first time NU has accomplished that since its NCAA record streak of 33 straight nine-win seasons from 1969 to 2001. 4 Nebraska was one of only 22 schools to win nine games in both 2008 and 2009. Nebraska is one of only nine schools in that group to have secured a third straight nine-win season, joining TCU, Oregon, Boise State, Oklahoma State, Ohio State, Virginia Tech, Alabama and Utah. Nebraska has 45 nine-win seasons in school history.

800-Win ClubNebraska is one of eight programs with 800 all-time

victories, and NU’s 837 all-time victories is fourth nationally. 1. Michigan 884 2. Texas 8503. Notre Dame 8444. Nebraska 8375. Ohio State 8306. Alabama 8227. Penn State 8188. Oklahoma 809Nebraska is in its 121st season of college football, and

owns an 837-343-40 all-time record in 1,220 games (.702). 4Since the first season of Nebraska football in 1890,

Husker teams have won 11 or more games 12 times, including seven times since 1993.

4Nebraska has won 12 or more games seven times, including three seasons with 13 wins (1971, 1994, 1997).

4NU (702), Michigan (705), Alabama (728) and Notre Dame (736) were the only schools to win 700 games in the 1900s.

Nation’s Best Since ‘70Nebraska ranks as the nation’s winningest program since

the start of the 1970s, when Bob Devaney guided NU to back-to-back national titles in 1970 and 1971. During the past four decades, the Huskers have compiled a 403-102-5 record, for a .795 winning percentage in 510 games. NU’s 403 wins in that time period are 25 more than any other school.

1. Nebraska 403 2. Ohio State 3783. Oklahoma 3744. Michigan 3665. Penn State 3644Nebraska has 39 nine-win seasons and 23 10-win

seasons since 1970. Nebraska posted its first 10-win season since 2003 last fall, and this season posted its first back-to-back 10-win seasons since 2000 and 2001. Nebraska has posted three straight nine-win seasons for the first time since an NCAA record 33 straight from 1969 to 2001.

4Nebraska was the first team in college football history to win 100 or more games in consecutive decades, ranking first in the 1980s (103-20) and second in the 1990s (108-16-1). NU narrowly missed 100 wins in the 1970s (98). Nebraska posted 84 wins in the recently completed decade.

Conference Crowns Nebraska is making its sixth trip to the Big 12 title game and its second consecutive. The Huskers played in three of the first four Big 12 title games. Nebraska is one of three teams to capture two or more Big 12 titles, joining Oklahoma with six and Texas with three. Kansas State, Texas A&M and Colorado each captured one Big 12 crown. Oklahoma leads the way with eight Big 12 title game appearances, followed by Nebraska with six and Texas with five. The Huskers have won 43 football conference championships overall, including eight under Coach Bob Devaney and 13 under Coach Tom Osborne. Oklahoma has won 37 conference championships to rank second behind NU among league schools.

Big 12 HistoryChampionship Game ParticipantsYear North South Big 12 Champ1996 Nebraska Texas Texas1997 Nebraska Texas A&M Nebraska1998 Kansas St. Texas A&M Texas A&M1999 Nebraska Texas Nebraska2000 Kansas St. Oklahoma Oklahoma2001 Colorado Texas Colorado2002 Colorado Oklahoma Oklahoma2003 Kansas St. Oklahoma Kansas State2004 Colorado Oklahoma Oklahoma2005 Colorado Texas Texas2006 Nebraska Oklahoma Oklahoma2007 Missouri Oklahoma Oklahoma 2008 Missouri Oklahoma Oklahoma2009 Nebraska Texas Texas2010 Nebraska Oklahoma



Nebraska Churning out Impressive Rushing Numbers Nebraska finds itself back among the Big 12 and national leaders in rushing offense. Nebraska is averaging 269.2

rushing yards per game to rank first in the Big 12 and eighth nationally. Nebraska finished seventh in the nation in rushing in 2003, but has not finished higher than 23rd in that category since. If the Huskers were to maintain their current rushing average, it would mark their best rushing output since averaging 314.7 yards on the ground in 2001.

The Huskers opened the season with 289 rushing yards against Western Kentucky and have since topped that total four times. NU picked up 360 rushing yards against Idaho, and 383 yards at Washington. NU saved its most powerful running attack for Big 12 play, racking up 451 rushing yards at Kansas State–its most rushing yards in 109 games. The Huskers churned out 328 rushing yards against Missouri in Lincoln.

4Nebraska has topped 200 rushing yards in 10 of 12 games. The Huskers are 10-0 when rushing for 200 yards and 0-2 when they have failed to reach that plateau.

4Before its back-to-back 300-yard rushing games in games 2 and 3, NU had not topped 300 rushing yards in consecutive games since late in the 2002 season. NU had five straight 200-yard rushing games to start the season and six overall including the Holiday Bowl, marking the longest streak for the Huskers since also posting six straight 200-yard rushing games during the 2002 season.

4Nebraska’s 451 rushing yards at Kansas State were its most since posting 641 rushing yards at Baylor in 2001. It also marked just the Huskers’ second 400-yard rushing game in the past seven seasons (413 vs. Nevada, 2007).

4In thrashing Washington and Kansas State away from Lincoln, Nebraska rushed for more than 300 yards in back-to-back road games for the first time since 2001 when NU topped 300 rushing yards in back-to-back games at Missouri and Baylor. NU also topped 200 rushing yards in road wins at Oklahoma State (217) and Iowa State (235).

4Nebraska has produced five of the top-10 team rushing efforts since 2004 this season, including the first, third and fifth-best rushing efforts in that stretch.

4Senior I-back Roy Helu Jr. has surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the second straight season, the first NU player to do that since Calvin Jones in 1992 and 1993. Helu’s 1,120 rushing yards is 17th on the NU single-season list and he is 180 yards from reaching the top 10 on the Huskers’ season chart.

4Quarterback Taylor Martinez has 974 yards, and with another 26 rushing yards, he and Helu Jr. will become just the fourth Nebraska duo to each have 1,000 rushing yards in a season joining Calvin Jones and Derek Brown in 1992, Ahman Green and Scott Frost in 1997, and Dahrran Diedrick and Eric Crouch in 2001.

4Sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead stands at 822 yards heading into the Big 12 Championship and has an outside shot of reaching the 1,000-yard plateau. Nebraska has never had three players reach 1,000 rushing yards in the same season.

4Nebraska had three players crack the century mark in rushing yards at Washington, as Martinez, Helu Jr. and Burkhead all surpassed 100 yards. The game marked the fifth time in school history Nebraska has had three players reach 100 rushing yards in the same game, and the first time it has happened since four Husker runners topped 100 yards at Baylor in 2001.

4Martinez and Helu Jr. also teamed up to produce double 100-yard rushing games against Idaho and Kansas State. The Idaho game marked the first time since 2006 (Iowa State) NU had a pair of 100-yard rushers in the same game. Nebraska has now had two players rush for 100 yards in the same game 68 times in school history.

4NU narrowly missed another double 100-yard effort with Burkhead rushing for a career-high 129 yards at Iowa State, and Helu Jr. totaling 99 yards.

4Nebraska has 12 100-yard rushing games in 2010 after having just five each of the past two years and six in 2007. The 12 100-yard games are the highest by a Husker squad since the 2001 team posted 16 100-yard rushing outings in 13 games.

4Helu Jr. set a Nebraska school-record with 307 rushing yards in Nebraska’s win over Missouri, which marks the His rushing yardage the third-highest total in Football Bowl Subdivision in 2010.

4Nebraska is averaging 5.87 yards-per-carry, the fifth-best average in the country.4Nebraska has rushed for 3,230 yards in 12 games. In 14 games in 2009, NU rushed for 2,059 yards.

Huskers Showing Explosive Ability in all PhasesNebraska has shown the ability to light up the scoreboard from anywhere on the field in 2010.Quarterback Taylor Martinez was the headliner early in the season in an offense that has flashed tremendous

big-play ability, but several other players have shown big-play capability. NU is averaging 6.50 yards per play, among the top 20 teams in the country. That is just one of several impressive numbers posted by Nebraska in 2010.

4Nebraska has reached the end zone 51 times. The average length of those 51 touchdown plays has been 31.7 yards, with 23 of those plays covering at least 31 yards.

4Through 12 games, Nebraska has 60 offensive plays from scrimmage of at least 20 yards (32 rush, 28 pass). Last season, Nebraska posted 53 scrimmage plays of 20 yards or more in 14 games.

4The Husker offense has found the end zone in five-or-fewer plays on 22 of 45 touchdown drives, including six one-play scoring drives, five two-play scoring drives and four three-play touchdown drives. Eighteen of the 45 drives have taken less than 2:00, including 13 touchdown drives using 1:00 or less, most recently two against Colorado.

4Nebraska has six return TDs this season, including four INT returns, a kickoff return and a punt return. On its six one-play scoring drives and its six return touchdowns, the average length of NU’s scores is 57.6 yards.

4Nebraska has 31 TD runs that total 914 yards (29.5 yds per TD), 14 TD passes that total 360 yards (25.7 yds per TD) and 45 TDs from scrimmage for a total of 1,274 yards (28.3 per TD).

4Nebraska had four scoring plays of 40 yards or more against Idaho, with each of those long scores coming in the second quarter. The four 40+-yard scores marked the first time Nebraska had four touchdowns of at least 40 yards since Nov. 2, 1996 at Oklahoma when NU also had four. Nebraska accomplished the feat for a second time vs. Mizzou, including three runs of at least 53 yards by Roy Helu Jr.

Pelini Moving Into Impressive GroupNebraska’s Bo Pelini has 29 victories in his first three

full seasons as Nebraska head coach. He is moving into impressive company among coaches at BCS Conference schools in the BCS era (since 1998).

Coach School First 3 Years WinsLarry Coker Miami 2001-03 35Les Miles LSU 2005-07 34Nick Saban Alabama 2007-09 33Brian Kelly Cincinnati 2007-09 33Jim Tressel Ohio State 2001-03 32Mark Richt Georgia 2001-03 32Frank Solich Nebraska 1998-2000 31Bob Stoops Oklahoma 1999-2001 31Urban Meyer Florida 2005-07 31Pete Carroll USC 2001-03 29Bo Pelini Nebraska 2008-10 29

Big 12 Conference POW NomineesGame Offense Defense Sp. TeamsWKU Martinez -- PaulIdaho -- Crick HeneryUW Martinez Hagg KinnieSDSU -- -- --KSU Martinez David HeneryUT -- -- --OSU Martinez -- HeneryMU Helu Jr. Crick KunalicISU Burkhead Cassidy --KU -- Crick HeneryA&M -- David --CU Burkhead Gomes HeneryBold indicates winner

NU Returns to Cowboys Stadium Nebraska makes a return trip to Cowboys Stadium, after appearing in the 2009 Big 12 Championship Game against Texas at the facility. The game will mark the third straight season Nebraska has played in an NFL stadium. In addition to last year’s Big 12 title game, the Huskers also played its Holiday Bowl game at San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium. In 2008, Nebraska posted a Gator Bowl win in the home of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. Since 1983, Nebraska owns an 18-13 record in games played in NFL stadiums, including a 9-9 record in bowl games, an 0-3 mark in Big 12 title games and a 9-1 record in regular-season games.

Top NU Rushing Efforts Since 2004Rk. Game Yards1. at Kansas State, 2010 4512. vs. Nevada, 2007 4133. at Washington, 2010 3834. vs. Western Illinois, 2004 3635. vs. Idaho, 2010 3606. at Kansas State, 2008 3407. vs. New Mexico State, 2008 3308. vs. Missouri, 2010 3289. vs. Troy, 2006 31610. vs. Western Kentucky, 2010 289

One-Play WondersNebraska has scored a touchdown on a single play 12 times

in 2010. Nebraska has six one-play scoring drives, including four touchdown runs of 58 yards or longer by senior I-back Roy Helu Jr. The Huskers also have six returns for scores, most recently a 29-yard INT return for a touchdown at Iowa State by Austin Cassidy. NU has four interception returns for touchdowns, a kickoff return TD and a punt return score. The average length of those 12 plays is 57.6 yards.



Nebraska Total Offense StatsYear Total Offense2001 451.22002 373.12003 345.02004 363.22005 320.32006 414.62007 468.32008 450.82009 322.82010 424.3

Nebraska Scoring Offense StatsYear Scoring Offense2001 37.42002 27.42003 24.82004 25.02005 24.72006 30.62007 33.42008 35.42009 25.12010 33.8

Nebraska Rushing Offense StatsYear Rushing Offense2001 314.72002 268.72003 235.62004 176.32005 96.02006 170.52007 144.42008 169.82009 147.12010 269.2

Huskers Have Record OffensiveExplosion at Kansas State

Nebraska averaged 11.3 yards per play against Kansas State–a new school record. The Huskers totaled 587 yards on just 52 snaps, an average of 11.288 yards per play, breaking the previous record of 11.286 yards per play at Minnesota in 1983 (790 yards on 70 snaps). Nebraska also nearly broke the single-game yards per rush average at Kansas State. NU averaged 10.74 yards on 42 rushes, just shy of the 10.82 yards per rush at Minnesota in 1983.

2010 Game CaptainsWestern Kentucky–Niles Paul, Pierre Allen, Alex Henery, Rickey ThenarseIdaho–Keith Williams, Mike McNeill, Adi Kunalic, Anthony WestWashington–Austin Cassidy, Roy Helu Jr., DeJon Gomes, Jared CrickSouth Dakota State–Jim Ebke, Brandon Kinnie, Ricky Henry, Cameron MeredithKansas State–Alfonzo Dennard, Lavonte David, D.J. Jones, Ryan HillTexas–Rex Burkhead, Niles Paul, Pierre Allen, Alex HeneryOklahoma State–Mike Caputo, Mike McNeill, Eric Hagg, Graham StoddardMissouri–Roy Helu Jr., Prince Amukamara, Keith Williams, Mathew MayIowa State–Kyler Reed, Ben Cotton, Terrence Moore, Will ComptonKansas–Mike Caputo, Eric Martin, Tyler LegateTexas A&M–Keith Williams, Austin Cassidy, Adi Kunalic, Alfonzo DennardColorado–Senior class

4Nebraska showed its lightning-quick scoring ability in a similar way at Washington. The Huskers opened the game with a two-play scoring drive, then scored three times in a span of less than seven minutes to open the second half, with each of those third-quarter scores covering at least 31 yards.

4Nebraska’s offensive display at Kansas State was also remarkable. The Huskers had five touchdowns cover at least 35 yards, including scores of 80, 79 and 68 yards. The 79-yard pass play from Taylor Martinez to Kyler Reed was NU’s longest pass play in eight seasons. NU set a school record at KSU by averaging 11.3 yards per play.

4Against Oklahoma State, Nebraska had scoring passes of 45 and 41 yards, and a 100-yard kickoff return.4Nebraska’s average touchdown drive this season lasts 5.6 plays and covers 63.2 yards in 2:19. 4Thirty-four of the 45 TD drives have consumed less than four minutes. The Huskers’ longest touchdown drive

of the season came on their final scoring drive at Oklahoma State, taking 6:23 and 12 plays to cover 81 yards. That drive iced the OSU game, and against Missouri, NU killed the final 8:40 on the clock on a non-scoring drive. NU’s two regulation TD drives at Iowa State took 12 and 11 plays, respectively.

Fast Starts a Key for HuskersLed by its quick-strike offense, Nebraska has regularly had fast starts this season, scoring on its opening possession

less than 10 minutes into the game eight times.4The Huskers have scored on their opening possession in nine of their last 14 games, dating back to last season.

During the streak, the Huskers have scored six touchdowns (Arizona in 2009 and WKU, UW, KSU, OSU and MU in 2010) and three field goals (Texas in 2009 and Idaho and Texas A&M in 2010). On opening possessions this season, NU has scored 41 points, while the opposition has scored just three points on its opening possession.

4The Huskers have been especially fast starters on the road, scoring in the first nine minutes of the game eight times in the past 10 games away from Lincoln.

4Nebraska’s 10-0 deficit after the first quarter against Texas ended a streak of 13 straight games in which NU had led or been tied after the first quarter. Nebraska has outscored the opposition 89-30 in the first quarter in 2010. Nebraska opened a 24-0 first-quarter lead against Missouri, including a touchdown on its first offensive play. The Huskers’ 24 first-quarter points were their most in the opening quarter since scoring 38 against Baylor in 2000.

4The quick scores have afforded Nebraska the luxury of playing with a lead. Nebraska did not trail in its first five games and has had a deficit in just four games this season. Aside from trailing the final 55 minutes against Texas, NU has had a deficit for only 20:38 this season (5:04 at OSU, 6:30 at ISU, 9:04 at Texas A&M).

4Forcing turnovers has also been a key part of the quick starts. In 12 of the past 19 games, NU has forced a first-half turnover. These turnovers have resulted in eight touchdowns and two field goals.

Backs Making Most of TouchesNebraska quarterbacks and I-backs have made the most

of their offensive touches this season. The explosive NU offense has averaged just 65.3 plays per game, but plenty of players have taken advantage of their opportunities to post impressive numbers.

Nebraska averaged 8.8 yards per tote in the opener against Western Kentucky, its best since the 2004 opener against Western Illinois when NU averaged 9.3 yards per rush. Nebraska didn’t miss a beat against Idaho, again averaging 8.8 yards per attempt with 360 yards on 41 rushing attempts. At Washington, Nebraska totaled 383 yards on 54 carries, an average of 7.1 yards per carry. Those impressive totals were nothing compared to NU’s 10.74 yards per rush against Kansas State, just shy of the school record of 10.82 yards per carry set in 1983.

4Quarterback Taylor Martinez has averaged more than 10 yards per rush three times, including 18.1 yards on seven rushes vs. WKU, 11.2 yards per attempt on 14 carries against Idaho, and 16.1 yards on 15 carries at Kansas State. He ranks third in the nation at 7.3 yards per carry.

4Sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead has 156 touches this season, and has accumulated 947 yards, an average of 6.1 yards per touch. He is averaging 5.7 yards on his 144 rushing attempts and 10.4 yards on 12 pass receptions. Nine of his touches have covered at least 20 yards.

4Senior I-back Roy Helu Jr. has also made the most of 166 rushing attempts, rolling up 1,120 yards. Helu Jr. is averaging 6.7 yards per carry to rank sixth nationally. Helu has six touchdown runs of at least 53 yards this season and has 10 rushes of 50 yards or more in his career. His 73-yard touchdown run against Missouri was a career long, bettering his 68-yarder at Kansas State earlier in October.

NU I-Backs Game-by-Game in 2010Roy Helu Jr. Rushing ReceivingGame Att. Yards TD Lg No. Yds. TDWKU 5 29 1 11 0 0 0IDAHO 9 107 1 58 0 0 0UW 10 110 2 65 0 0 0SDSU 19 59 0 14 0 0 0KSU 8 110 1 68 0 0 0UT 11 43 0 7 0 0 0OSU 12 42 0 10 2 10 0MU 28 307 3 73 1 14 0ISU 22 99 1 9 0 0 0KU 18 85 1 20 0 0 0A&M 9 52 0 31 2 22 0CU 15 77 0 21 0 0 0Totals 166 1,120 10 73 5 46 0

Rex Burkhead Rushing ReceivingGame Att. Yards TD Lg No. Yds. TDWKU 5 57 1 24 2 47 0IDAHO 9 77 0 28 3 41 0UW 13 104 1 24 0 0 0SDSU 14 66 1 17 1 9 0KSU 11 57 0 13 0 0 0UT 9 35 0 12 0 0 0OSU 10 41 0 15 1 0 0MU 2 4 0 2 1 5 0ISU 20 129 2 29 0 0 0KU 19 77 1 14 0 0 0A&M 13 74 0 33 2 16 0CU 19 101 1 15 1 0 0Totals 144 822 7 29 12 125 0



NU Career RushingNo. Player, Years Yards1. Mike Rozier, 1981-83 4,7802. Ahman Green, 1995-97 3,8803. Eric Crouch, 1998-2001 3,4344. Roy Helu Jr., 2007-present 3,2795. Calvin Jones, 1991-93 3,153

NU Season Rushing YardsNo. Player, Year Yards1. Mike Rozier, 1983 2,148--10. Dahrran Diedrick, 2001 1,29911. Keith Jones, 1987 1,23212. Calvin Jones, 1992 1,21013. Ken Clark, 1989 1,19614. Doug DuBose, 1985 1,16115. Dan Alexander, 2000 1,15416. Roy Helu Jr., 2009 1,14717. Roy Helu Jr., 2010 1,120

Roy Helu Jr. Career 100-yard Games2008at No. 4 Oklahoma (16 carries, 157 yards, TD)vs. Kansas (16 carries, 115 yards, 2 TD)vs. Colorado (25 carries, 166 yards)2009vs. Florida Atlantic (16 carries, 152 yards, 3 TD)at No. 13 Virginia Tech (28 carries, 169 yards)vs. No. 20 Oklahoma (20 carries, 138 yards)at Kansas (28 carries, 156 yards, 3 TD)2010vs. Idaho (9 carries, 107 yards, TD)at Washington (10 carries, 110 yards, 2 TD)at Kansas State (8 carries, 110 yards, TD) vs. No. 7 Missouri (28 carries, 307 yards, 3 TD)

Nebraska Freshman RecordsHeld by Taylor MartinezRushingRushing Yards in a Game–241 at Kansas StateRushing TDs by a Freshman QB–4 at Kansas StateSeason Rushing Yards by a Freshman QB–974Longest TD Run by a Freshman–80 vs. Washington and KSUMost 100-Yd. Rushing Games by a Freshman-5 (tied)PassingPassing Yards in a Game–323 at Oklahoma StatePassing TDs in a Game–5 at Oklahoma StatePassing Yards in a Season–1,435Passing TDs in a Season–9Total OffenseTotal Offense Yards in a Game–435 at Oklahoma StateTotal Offense Yards in a Season–2,409

Martinez Game-by-Game in 2010 Rushing PassingGame Att. Yards TD Lg C-A-I Yds. TD LgWKU 7 127 3 46 9-15-0 136 0 28IDAHO 14 157 2 67 12-17-1 106 0 31UW 19 137 3 80 7-11-0 150 1 55SDSU 13 75 0 33 6-14-2 140 1 64KSU 15 241 4 80 5-7-0 128 1 79UT 13 21 0 14 4-12-0 63 0 23OSU 19 112 0 26 23-35-0 323 5 45MU 12 16 0 13 6-9-0 115 1 40ISU 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0 0 0KU 11 71 0 18 14-26-1 167 0 26A&M 11 17 0 17 11-17-1 107 0 24CU Injured–Did Not PlayTotals 134 974 12 80 97-163-5 1,435 9 79

Helu Jr. Continues Climb in Nebraska Rushing Record BookNebraska I-back Roy Helu Jr. emerged as one of the Big 12’s top backs in 2008, and battled through injuries to

surpass 1,000 rushing yards last year as a junior. Helu’s effort in 2009 earned him second-team All-Big 12 honors and the 6-0, 220-pounder is again producing impressive results in 2010.

The senior has posted his second consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season with 1,120 rushing yards this season, heading into the Big 12 Championship. Helu Jr. is the first Nebraska player to rush for 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons since Calvin Jones in 1992 and 1993. That is just the latest milestone for the California native who has proven to be one of the finest backs in Nebraska history. He is averaging 93.3 yards per game to rank fifth in the Big 12 and 30th nationally.

Helu has been effective in two career games against Oklahoma, averaging 147.5 yards and 8.2 yards per carry against the Sooners. He had 157 yards two years ago in Norman and 138 yards on 20 carries in 2009 in Lincoln.

4Helu Jr. had a record-setting effort in Nebraska’s 31-17 victory over Missouri in Lincoln. Helu took the Huskers’ first snap from scrimmage and raced 66 yards for a touchdown. That long score was a sign of things to come, as Helu added a career-long 73-yard TD run later in the first quarter and a 53-yarder in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, he showed the ability to be a workhorse and helped NU run the final 8:40 off the clock. In doing so, Helu Jr. set a Nebraska single-game record with 307 rushing yards on 28 carries. The mark topped the previous Nebraska school-record of 294 rushing yards by Calvin Jones in 1991. Helu Jr.’s rushing total is the third-most in the FBS ranks this season.

4Helu Jr.’s effort against Missouri marked just the third time in the past five seasons a player in the Football Bowl Subdivision has had three touchdown runs of at least 50 yards in a game. Helu also set a Nebraska record for single-game all-purpose yards with 321 against the Tigers.

4Helu has posted four 100-yard rushing games in 2010. In addition to his record effort against Mizzou, he has topped the century mark against Idaho, Washington and Kansas State, giving him 11 career 100-yard games. He is just the 15th player in NU history with at least 10 100-yard rushing games. He narrowly missed his fifth 100-yard game of the year with 99 rushing yards at Iowa State. Helu has 10 rushing touchdowns this season, including a career-high tying three against Missouri. His 27 career rushing touchdowns make him one of 17 Nebraska players with at least 25 career rushing touchdowns.

4Helu has 3,279 career rushing yards, and has moved up from 11th to fourth on the NU career rushing chart over the past month. In the Missouri game alone, Helu passed Derek Brown, Cory Ross, Dahrran Diedrick, Lawrence Phillips and I.M. Hipp on the career chart. At Iowa State he moved in front of Ken Clark, and he surpassed Calvin Jones at Texas A&M. Helu Jr. is 155 yards behind third-place Eric Crouch (3,434).

4Helu has 1,120 rushing yards this season, giving him the 30th 1,000-yard rushing season in school history. He is 179 yards from reaching the single-season top 10.

4Helu has shined against top competition and in road environments. Helu has four 100-yard rushing games in NU’s last 10 contests against ranked opponents. In 13 road games since the beginning of the 2008 campaign, Helu has rushed for 1,224 yards on 194 carries and average of 6.3 yards per tote.

4Helu had a Big 12-best 12 runs of 20+ yards in 2009, and 29 rushes of at least 20 yards over his past 28 games.4Helu had three of the nine 150-yard rushing games by Big 12 players in 2009, and four of the top 13 rushing

efforts in the league last season.4Helu’s 81.9 yards per game in 2009 ranked fourth in the Big 12, and his 1,147 rushing yards were the 16th-most

in NU history.

Burkhead Gives NU Strong 1-2 Punch at Running Back, Showing VersatilityNebraska sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead teams with Helu Jr. to give Nebraska one of the nation’s best running

back tandems. Burkhead has rushed for 822 yards this season, while averaging 5.7 yards per rush. The Plano, Texas native has been arguably Nebraska’s most valuable performer in the month of November while quarterback Taylor Martinez has been slowed by an ankle injury.

4Burkhead has often engineered the Nebraska offense from the Wildcat formation, and has been extremely effective in the role. The 5-11, 210-pounder has posted two of his four career 100-yard rushing games in recent weeks, running for a career-high 129 yards at Iowa State and 101 yards against Colorado.

4Burkhead excelled in the Wildcat role against Colorado. In addition to several strong runs out of the formation, Burkhead threw a four-yard touchdown pass to Kyler Reed. He also threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Kinnie on a second-quarter halfback pass. He is believed to be the first Nebraska non-quarterback to throw for two touchdowns in a game in the modern era.

Martinez Making Name for Himself on National LevelNebraska redshirt freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez remains a leading candidate for National Freshman of

the Year, and all-conference accolades, despite being hobbled by injury for the past month. Martinez did not play against Colorado and his status for the Big 12 Championship Game is uncertain.

Martinez has made a prominent mark in the NU record book and shown the game-breaking ability that made him the choice in a tight three-quarterback battle for the starting job.

Martinez has accounted for the top five rushing games in school history by a freshman quarterback and four of the top 12 rushing efforts by any NU frosh. He has also accounted for at least 215 yards of total offense seven times, while completing 97-of-163 passes and throwing for nine touchdowns.

Martinez’s signature performances this season came at Kansas State and at Oklahoma State. Martinez set an NU quarterback record with 241 rushing yards and four touchdowns on just 15 carries against the Wildcats. He also set a then-Husker freshman total offense record with 369 yards.

That record lasted less than three weeks, as Martinez accumulated 435 yards of total offense at No. 17 Oklahoma



NU Frosh Season Rushing YardsRk. Player, Position, Year Yards1. Ahman Green, IB, 1995 1,0862. Taylor Martinez, QB, 2010 9743. Calvin Jones, IB, 1991 9004. DeAngelo Evans, IB, 1996 7765. David Horne, IB, 2002 6516. Monte Anthony, IB, 1974 5877. Lawrence Phillips, IB, 1993 5088. Eric Crouch, QB, 1998 4599. Tommie Frazier, QB, 1992 39910. Brandon Jackson, IB, 2004 390

NU Frosh Season Rushing TDsRk. Player, Position, Year TDs1. Calvin Jones, IB, 1991 14 DeAngelo Evans, IB, 1996 143. Ahman Green, IB, 1995 134. Taylor Martinez, QB, 2010 12

NU QB Season Rushing YardsRk. Player, Year Yards1. Jammal Lord, 2002 1,4122. Eric Crouch, 2001 1,1153. Scott Frost, 1997 1,0954. Taylor Martinez, 2010 9745. Eric Crouch, 2000 9716. Jammal Lord, 2003 9486. Gerry Gdowski, 1989 9257. Eric Crouch, 1999 8899. Steve Taylor, 1988 82610. Tommie Frazier, 1993 704

NU Season Total OffenseRk. Player, Year Yards1. Joe Ganz, 2008 3,8262. Zac Taylor, 2006 3,1653. Jammal Lord, 2002 2,7744. Eric Crouch, 2001 2,6255. Zac Taylor, 2005 2,6126. Taylor Martinez, 2010 2,4097. Sam Keller, 2007 2,3448. Jerry Tagge, 1971 2,3339. Scott Frost, 1997 2,33210. Zac Lee, 2009 2,314

Long Rushes by MartinezRushes of 80 yards or more–2 (2 TD)Rushes of 60 yards or more–3 (3 TD)Rushes of 40 yards or more–7 (6 TD)Rushes of 20 yards or more–14 (8 TD)

Note: Martinez also has 23 passes of 20 yards or more. He has accounted for 37 plays of 20 yards or more, while NU opponents have a total of 35 plays from scrimmage of 20 yards or longer.

Working Overtime Nebraska played its first overtime contest since 2008, and its second under Head Coach Bo Pelini with its 31-30 win at Iowa State on Nov. 6. The Huskers’ victory in that contest improved Nebraska to 6-1 all-time in overtime contests.

Nebraska Overtime GamesYear Game Result1997 at Missouri W, 45-38 1999 at Colorado W, 33-302000 at Notre Dame W, 27-242005 vs. Iowa State W, 27-20 (2 OT)2006 vs. Kansas W, 39-322008 at Texas Tech L, 37-312010 at Iowa State W, 31-30

State, including an NU freshman record 323 passing yards, and another 112 rushing yards. In the 51-41 win, he also threw for a freshman-record five touchdowns, the second-most ever by a Nebraska quarterback.

Those explosive efforts are the biggest highlights of Martinez’s highlight-filled 2010 campaign:4Martinez has rushed for 974 yards on 134 carries, an average of 7.3 yards per carry. Martinez has 14 rushes

of at least 20 yards, including touchdown runs of 67, 46, 43, 20, 80, 35, 80 and 41 yards. The 80-yard touchdown runs against Washington and Kansas State are the longest ever by a Nebraska freshman and the second-longest in school history by a Husker quarterback, trailing only Eric Crouch’s school-record 95-yard TD run at Missouri in 2001. Martinez owns the three longest runs by an NU quarterback in the past nine seasons.

4Martinez averages 88.5 rushing yards per game to rank 35th in the nation and sixth in the Big 12. He is third nationally among quarterbacks, and fourth nationally among freshmen. Martinez’s game average took a significant hit at Iowa State when he played one play in an emergency role (lined up at WR) and did not have a carry.

4Martinez’s 7.27 yards per rush rank third among players in the top 100 nationally in rushing.4Martinez had 127 rushing yards in the opener, the most ever by a Nebraska freshman quarterback, but he has

topped that three times since. He had 157 yards on 14 carries against Idaho, 137 yards at Washington, and an NU quarterback record 241 yards at Kansas State. The 241 rushing yards were the second-most ever by an NU freshman, while his 157 yards vs. Idaho were the sixth-most ever for a Husker frosh. The five 100+ outings this season are the top five rushing totals by an NU quarterback in the past eight seasons. His five 100-yard rushing games ties Ahman Green for the Nebraska freshman record, and marks the most for a quarterback since Eric Crouch in 2001.

4In four road games when he has played at quarterback, Martinez has rushed 64 times for 507 yards and seven touchdowns. He averages 7.92 yards per rush away from home and has scored seven touchdowns in 64 carries–one TD every 9.1 carries.

4Martinez’s 127 rushing yards against Western Kentucky were the most by an NU quarterback in an opener since Tommie Frazier’s 130-yard effort against West Virginia in 1994.

4The three straight 100-yard rushing games to open the year marked the first time a Nebraska quarterback topped the century mark in three straight games since Eric Crouch in 2001. Prior to this season, no NU quarterback had topped the century mark on the ground since Jammal Lord in 2003.

4Martinez has 12 rushing touchdowns, with three each against Western Kentucky and Washington, and four against Kansas State. His 12 rushing TDs are the fourth-most ever by a Nebraska freshman, just two shy of the record.

4Martinez’s three rushing TDs vs. WKU were the most ever by an NU freshman in a season opener. It marked the second straight season an NU player has rushed for three touchdowns in the season opener.

4Martinez is the first player to have three games with three or more rushing touchdowns in a season since Eric Crouch had four games with at least three touchdowns in 2000. Martinez’s effort at KSU also marked the most rushing TDs by a Husker since true freshman I-back David Horne had four rushing touchdowns at Texas A&M in 2002.

4Martinez’s two 80-yard rushes are the longest by any Nebraska player since Cory Ross had an 86-yard touchdown run against Missouri in 2004.

4Martinez’s 974 rushing yards rank second on the Nebraska freshman season rushing chart, while ranking No. 1 among quarterbacks. He is 112 yards from Ahman Green’s Nebraska freshman record (1,086). Eric Crouch held the previous NU freshman QB record with 459 yards in 1998.

4Martinez is 26 yards from the second 1,000-yard rushing season by a Nebraska freshman and the fourth 1,000-yard season by a NU quarterback. It would also mark only the third 1,000-yard rushing season in NCAA history by a freshman quarterback. He is 121 yards from the NCAA record for rushing yards by a freshman quarterback (1,093, Brad Smith, Missouri, 2002).

Husker Freshman Quarterbacks to Rush for 100 YardsRk. Player Yards Opponent, Year1. Taylor Martinez 241 at Kansas State, 20102. Taylor Martinez 157 vs. Idaho, 20103. Taylor Martinez 137 at Washington, 20104. Taylor Martinez 127 vs. Western Kentucky, 20105. Taylor Martinez 112 at Oklahoma State, 20106. Eric Crouch 108 vs. Texas, 1998 Eric Crouch 108 at Kansas, 1998

Top Freshman Single-Game Rushing Totals in NU HistoryRk. Player Yards Opponent, Year1. Calvin Jones 294 at Kansas, 19912. Taylor Martinez 241 at Kansas State, 20103. Ahman Green 176 vs. Washington State, 19954. Ahman Green 176 vs. Iowa State, 19955. DeAngelo Evans 168 vs. Kansas State, 19966. Monte Anthony 157 at Colorado, 1974 Taylor Martinez 157 vs. Idaho, 20108. Lawrence Phillips 137 at UCLA, 1993 Taylor Martinez 137 at Washington, 201010. DeAngelo Evans 130 vs. Texas, 199611. David Horne 128 at Texas A&M, 200212. Taylor Martinez 127 vs. Western Kentucky, 2010 Damon Benning 127 vs. Texas Tech, 1993



2010 Defense by the NumbersAgainst the RunGame Att. Yds. TD LongWKU 40 179 1 46IDAHO 38 60 0 20WASH 39 175 2 33SDSU 37 141 0 26KSU 44 180 0 36UT 46 209 2 25OSU 36 212 3 29MU 34 142 1 33ISU 48 157 1 15KU 34 72 0 18A&M 41 138 0 18CU 23 99 0 24

Against the PassGame Passes Yds. TD Long SacksWKU 12-22-1 120 0 24 1-8IDAHO 21-39-5 219 2 29 7-80WASH 4-20-2 71 1 45 1-8SDSU 12-28-2 95 0 33 0-0KSU 19-27-1 135 1 17 2-9UT 4-16-0 62 0 41 0-0OSU 18-35-1 283 2 80 1-10MU 18-42-1 199 1 29 6-44ISU 21-32-2 203 3 31 2-10KU 3-13-1 15 0 12 6-28A&M 19-29-0 172 0 36 3-23CU 10-27-2 163 2 50 0-0

Takeaways Game Fumb. INT TotalWKU 1 1 2IDAHO 1 5 6WASH 0 2 2SDSU 0 2 2KSU 0 1 1UT 0 0 0OSU 0 1 1MU 0 1 1ISU 1 2 3KU 1 0 1A&M 0 0 0CU 1 2 3

Sacks Game-by-Game Game Sacks Yds. TFL YardsWKU 1 8 2 10IDAHO 7 80 8 82WASH 1 8 3 12SDSU 0 0 3 3KSU 2 9 3 10UT 0 0 1 1OSU 1 10 1 10MU 6 44 9 51ISU 2 10 9 23KU 6 28 7 29A&M 3 23 8 33CU 0 0 0 0

Huskers Have Strong Texas Influence Nebraska has 24 players on its roster from the state of Texas, including 13 from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro area. Freshmen Ciante Evans and Donovan Vestal are from Arlington. The 24 players from Texas represents the most from any state other than Nebraska.

Martinez Shows Ability to Beat you With His ArmMost of the attention Martinez received through the first six games this season centered on his running ability.

That changed at Oklahoma State, when the freshman had easily his most prolific passing day.In a road victory over the No. 17 Cowboys, Martinez completed 23-of-35 passes for 323 yards and five touchdowns.

Coupled with his 112 rushing yards, Martinez had one of the most dynamic games in school history for a quarterback.4The 435 yards of total offense were an NU freshman record and the third-highest single-game total offense

outing in school history.4His 323 passing yards shattered the previous freshman passing record of 193 yards by Eric Crouch in the 1998

Holiday Bowl. The five touchdowns also broke the frosh TD pass record of three shared by Crouch and Tommie Frazier. The five touchdowns tied for the second-most in school history by any player.

4With 323 passing yards and 112 rushing yards, Martinez became the first Nebraska player to pass for 300 yards and rush for 100 yards in the same game. Martinez was also the first to pass for 200 and rush for 100 yards in a game.

His performance at Oklahoma State earned Martinez the Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week and the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week awards.

Points Don’t Come Easy vs. HuskersOklahoma State was the first NU opponent to top 21 points in 15 games, and Nebraska has been remarkably

stingy on the scoreboard the past two seasons. The 2009 defense led the nation in scoring defense at 10.4 points per game, and held seven foes to single digits and eight teams to 10 or fewer points. Both of those totals led the nation. Nebraska posted two shutouts for the first time since 2003. This season, NU ranks eighth nationally in scoring defense at 16.8 points per game.

4Nebraska’s 10.4 points per game allowed last season were the fewest since the 1984 Nebraska defense also led the nation by allowing just 9.5 points per game. NU had not allowed fewer than 15 points per game since 2003.

4NU allowed just 25 trips into the red zone by its opponents, the second-fewest red-zone chances in the nation. Only 11 of those drives ended in touchdowns, and Nebraska’s 64 percent rank in red zone defense was the nation’s best. Nebraska has allowed 30 red-zone drives in 2010, with only 15 resulting in touchdowns.

4The Huskers allowed only 10 offensive touchdowns in eight Big 12 games in 2009.4Nebraska held 13 of 14 opponents to 20 or fewer points last season. To put that accomplishment in perspective,

NU held just six opponents to less than 20 points in 2007 and 2008 combined. This season, nine of 12 teams have scored 20 or fewer points, and only one has scored more than 24 points in regulation play.

4Only 10 Nebraska opponents have scored as many as 17 points since the start of the 2009 season (26 games). In the past two seasons, Nebraska has allowed 10 or fewer points in 12 games.

No Free Passes“This is the best pass defense in America.” --Washington Head Coach Steve Sarkisian after Nebraska held the Huskies to just four completions and 71 passing yards

Nebraska led the nation in pass efficiency defense in 2009 and returned eight defensive backs with starting experience this fall, making the Husker secondary one of the most highly regarded in the nation. In 2010, NU ranks second in the nation in passing efficiency defense (94.11 rating) and is second in passing yards allowed per game (144.8 ypg). The Huskers have caused major problems for opposing passers, including highly rated prospects Nathan Enderle of Idaho, Jake Locker of Washington and Blaine Gabbert of Missouri.

4 Nebraska opponents are completing 48.79 percent of their pass attempts, the second-best in the nation. That includes a 4-of-20 effort by Washington’s Jake Locker, and a 4-of-16 showing by Texas’ Garrett Gilbert, a 3-of-13 effort by Kansas, and 10-of-27 outing by Colorado. Opponents have thrown for 12 touchdown passes. Last season, NU opponents completed 47.8 percent of their passes (No. 4 in nation), and NU allowed just seven passing TDs (second-fewest nationally).

4Nebraska has 18 interceptions this season to tie for seventh in the country. Nebraska has intercepted 5.45 percent of opposing passes, second in the nation. Last season, Nebraska tied for seventh in the nation with 20 interceptions.

4Ten of NU’s 14 opponents in 2009 completed 50 percent or less of their pass attempts, and five opponents had less than 150 yards passing. NU’s 2010 opponents are averaging 144.8 passing yards per game, including six with 135 yards or less. Washington threw for just 71 yards, South Dakota State had 95 yards, Texas had 62 yards and Kansas had just 15 passing yards. Oklahoma State threw for a season-high 283 yards, but that total was 78 yards fewer than the Cowboys’ season average heading into the game.

4The 15 passing yards allowed against Kansas were the fewest by NU since allowing zero completions against Nicholls State in 2006. It was just the eighth time since 1990 NU has held an opponent to 50 or fewer passing yards. Kansas did not complete a pass after the first quarter (0-of-9), and had only one completion longer than two yards.

4Nebraska allowed an average of 178.9 yards per game through the air in 2009, NU’s best pass defense since allowing 177.8 yards per game in 2003. If NU were to maintain its 144.8 yard per game pass defense average it would rank as the Huskers’ best since allowing 131.0 yards per game in 1990.

4The Huskers’ five-interception effort against Idaho was the second time in the past two seasons NU has picked off five passes (also Oklahoma, 2009). Nebraska has intercepted at least two passes in nine of its past 18 games.

4Nebraska returned two interceptions for touchdowns against Idaho, tying a school record that had been accomplished five other times. Both of the pick-six scores came in the second quarter marking the first time NU has ever returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the same quarter.

4Nebraska has added interception returns for touchdowns at Washington and at Iowa State. This season is the first time Nebraska has had four INT returns for a touchdown in a season since 1996, and the four picks for



touchdowns matches the combined total of 2008 and 2009. The school record for interceptions for touchdowns is five set in both 1971 and 1995.

The Nebraska pass defense will have its hands full against Oklahoma. The Sooners rank fourth nationally in passing at 336.3 yards per game, while quarterback Landry Jones is third in passing yards per game.

Recent Nebraska Pass Defense Efforts against Top QuarterbacksQuarterback, School Date Att.-Comp. Pct. INT Yards TD Lg Passer RatingBlaine Gabbert, Missouri 10-30-2010 18-42 42.9 1 199 1 29 85.75Brandon Weeden, Okla. St. 10-23-2010 18-35 51.4 1 283 2 80 132.49Garrett Gilbert, Texas 10-16-2010 4-16 25.0 0 62 0 41 57.55Jake Locker, Washington 9-18-2010 4-20 20.0 2 71 1 45 46.32Nathan Enderle, Idaho 9-11-2010 16-31 51.6 5 141 1 29 68.21Nick Foles, Arizona 12-30-2009 6-20 30.0 1 28 0 13 31.76Colt McCoy, Texas 12-5-2009 20-36 55.6 3 184 1 25 81.82Landry Jones, Oklahoma 11-7-2009 26-58 44.8 5 245 0 33 63.07

Prince Leads a Royal Nebraska SecondaryIn 2010 it has been hard to single out one player as the standout in the Nebraska secondary. Every player who has

seen extensive action has produced big plays and played key roles in the shutdown ability of the Cornhusker secondary.Senior cornerback Prince Amukamara was the most recognizable name coming into the season after earning his

share of honors last fall and putting his name on many preseason All-America teams. A first-team All-Big 12 pick in 2009, Amukamara is regarded as the cornerstone of a deep and veteran Nebraska secondary.

Amukamara has shown why he earned the preseason hype, but ironically he is the only player among NU’s top eight defensive backs who has not picked off a pass in 2010. Despite not picking off a pass, his lockdown ability has been a key part of Nebraska defenders recording 18 picks, including four for scores.

The dominant coverage skills exhibited by Amukamara have been recognized on the conference and national level. Amukamara is one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation’s top defensive back. Amukamara is Nebraska’s first-ever finalist for the Thorpe Award. Prince was also one of eight semifinalists for the Lott IMPACT Defensive Player of the Year and one of 16 semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award. He is also a strong contender for Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.

Amukamara has made 50 tackles, including a career-high 10 tackles at Texas A&M. Prince has also posted a team-high 13 pass breakups, including a career-high tying three PBU against Missouri. He had two breakups each against Idaho, Kansas State and Colorado, and has eight games the past two seasons with multiple pass breakups. His first PBU against Idaho deflected into the air and was intercepted by P.J. Smith--the first of five NU picks in the game. The 6-1, 205-pound Amukamara has 27 career pass breakups, which places him seventh on the Husker career list.

4Amukamara’s impact can not be measured only by interceptions, tackles and PBU. Through 11 games opponents had targeted Amukamara just 43 times, and completed only 13 passes against the lock-down corner.

4His 13 pass breakups are tied for third in the nation and rank seventh on the Nebraska single-season list.

Band of Blackshirt ThievesAmukamara is the highest profile member of the Nebraska secondary, but opposing quarterbacks have found

that the football is never safe with the Huskers’ ball-hawking secondary crew.4Senior Eric Hagg is Nebraska’s nickel back and has been arguably Nebraska’s biggest play-maker on defense in

2010. Hagg has a team-leading five interceptions this season, to rank in a tie for first in the Big 12 and tied for 16th nationally in interceptions. Hagg picked off Washington’s first pass attempt of the game, that set up the Huskers’ opening score. He also had two breakups against the Huskies and earned Big 12 Co-Defensive Player-of-the-Week honors for his effort at Washington.

Hagg showed his play-making ability against Texas with a 95-yard punt return for a touchdown, the longest punt return in school history on his first career return. Hagg had a season-high eight tackles and an interception at Oklahoma State and seven solo stops and two TFL vs. Missouri. Against Iowa State, Hagg had his fourth pick of the season, and ironically he does not officially receive credit for his most important interception of the year. In overtime, ISU scored to cut NU’s lead to 31-30, then faked its PAT attempt, which Hagg alertly intercepted to secure a win. He added a pick in the third quarter against Colorado and his 26-yard return set up a Nebraska touchdown one play later. Hagg was chosen as a second-team mid-season All-American by SI.com.

4Junior cornerback Alfonzo Dennard teams with Amukamara to give NU two of the nation’s top cover corners. Dennard has four interceptions this season, including a 31-yard touchdown return for a score against Washington. He is tied for 28th nationally in interceptions, and also has 23 tackles and six pass breakups. Dennard missed most of the Missouri game and all of the Iowa State game with an injury.

4Senior safety/dime back DeJon Gomes has been a turnover machine during his NU career. Gomes has intercepted seven passes in 22 career games, and has also caused five fumbles. In 2010, Gomes has caused two fumbles and has three interceptions. He picked off an Idaho pass and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown, added his second pick against Missouri, and then his third pick on Colorado’s first drive of the second half. He also had a 19-yard fumble return against the Buffs. Gomes ranks second on the team with 89 tackles, including a career-high 12 stops at Kansas State and double-figure tackle totals against Texas and Oklahoma State. He has four tackles for loss.

4Three new faces excelled in the NU secondary against Missouri. Junior Austin Cassidy and sophomore Courtney Osborne were Nebraska’s starting safeties, and performed well with six tackles each. True freshman corner Ciante Evans was called upon when Dennard went out with an injury, and responded with four tackles and two breakups. Cassidy was even better against Iowa State, with a career-high 12 tackles and a 29-yard interception return for a touchdown. He also caused a fumble. Cassidy has 38 tackles on the year, while Osborne has 31 tackles, including five tackles for loss.

Blackshirts Keeping Opposing Quarterbacks in Check

Nebraska has yet to allow an opposing player 300 yards of total offense in 12 games this season. NU also did not allow a 300-yard total offense game in 14 games in 2009 and in the final three games of 2008, good for a streak of 29 straight games without allowing an individual 300 yards of total offense. OSU’s Brandon Weeden accounted for 273 yards of total offense, but entered the game averaging better than 315 yards per game. Missouri’s Blaine Gabbert matched Weeden’s total of 273 yards of total offense.

The last opponent individual to gain 300 yards of total offense against Nebraska was Todd Reesing, QB, Kansas, Nov. 8, 2008 (304 passing, 35 rushing – 339 total).

42009 marked the first season since 1995, that NU did not allow at least one opposing individual to amass 300 total offense yards in one game during the season.

4The 29-game streak without a 300-yard total offensive effort is the longest stretch without an opposing individual producing a 300-yard total offense game since NU had a 42-game streak – Chad May, K-State, 1993 to James Brown, Texas, Big 12 Championship Game, 1996.

Total Defensive DominanceNebraska ranked seventh nationally in total defense at

272.0 yards per game in 2009, its best defensive average since allowing 252.3 yards per game in 1999. This fall, Nebraska is allowing 291.8 yards to rank first in the Big 12 and fifth in the nation.

4NU held seven straight foes to fewer than 280 total yards in 2009, the longest sub-300-yard streak for an NU defense since 1996.

4NU held 13 of 14 opponents to fewer total offensive yards than their season average in 2009.

4Nebraska has held nine of its 12 opponents this season to 315 or fewer yards.

Blackshirts Completely Dominant Against Jayhawks The Nebraska defense has been one of the nation’s best units the past two seasons, and has had numerous impressive outings. Statistically, no defensive effort was better than the effort in a 20-3 victory against Kansas. In fact, the Nebraska defense put up numbers that had not been seen in a decade.

4The Huskers allowed only 87 total yards, and the offensive output by Kansas was the lowest by a Nebraska opponent since Baylor had 84 yards of total offense in Lincoln on Oct. 21, 2000, also the last time NU limited an opponent to fewer than 100 yards. The KU game marked the fifth time since 1990 that Nebraska held an opponent below the century mark in total offense.

4KU passed for just 15 yards, the lowest since Nicholls State did not complete a pass against Nebraska on Sept. 9, 2006. The 15 passing yards marked just the eighth time since 1990 an NU opponent has had fewer than 50 passing yards.

4The Jayhawks tallied just five first downs, the fewest by an opponent since Kansas had only four first downs in a 35-0 loss to the Huskers in Lawrence in 1997.

Blackshirts in the BackfieldNebraska’s defense spent a good share of time in the

opposing backfield in the four games leading up to the Colorado game. The Huskers set a season high in tackles-for-loss at Missouri and Iowa State with nine TFL in each game. NU added seven tackles for loss against Kansas, before notching eight at Texas A&M

4The 32 tackles-for-loss in the four-game stretch was a major improvement for a Blackshirt unit that had totaled 22 TFLs through the first seven games and only 12 in the five games leading up to the Missouri contest.

4NU also recorded 17 sacks in those four weeks after totaling only 12 sacks in the first seven games combined.



Blackshirts Boast Amazing Improvements over Past Three SeasonsNebraska Head Coach Bo Pelini, defensive coordinator Carl Pelini and a strong defensive staff have led one of the

most remarkable turnarounds in college football in recent years. Nebraska was one of the nation’s most improved defenses in 2008, finishing second in the Big 12 in total defense just one season after ranking last in the Big 12 and 112th nationally in total defense. As impressive as the progress was in 2008, the Blackshirts made even larger strides as a unit in 2009 and are continuing to be among the nation’s best in 2010.

4Two seasons after ranking 116th nationally in scoring defense (37.9 ppg), NU led the nation in that category at 10.4 points per game in 2009. NU allowed 28.5 points per game in 2008 and its 18.1 ppg improvement last fall easily led the nation. Nebraska’s 79-spot move from 80th nationally in total defense in 2008 to first in 2009 was also the nation’s best. This season Nebraska is allowing 16.8 points to rank eighth nationally.

4In two seasons, Nebraska’s sack total has increased from 13 to 35 to 44 in 2009. This season, Nebraska has 29 sacks in 12 games, including a seven-sack effort against Idaho and six each against Missouri and Kansas.

4Against the run, NU cut its per-game average nearly in half in 2008, then shaved another 23 yards per game off its average allowed in 2009.

4Nebraska improved 48 places (55th to 7th) in total defense in 2009, improving from 349.9 yards per game to 272.0 yards per game and the 77.9-yard improvement was the sixth-best in the nation. The Huskers are allowing 291.8 yards per game this season to rank fifth in the nation, and first in the Big 12. The Blackshirts have held seven foes to less than 300 yards.

4Nebraska led the nation in pass efficiency defense and finished 18th in passing yards allowed per game, an improvement of 71 places--the fourth-best in the nation. This season, Nebraska is second in pass efficiency defense and second in passing yards allowed at just 144.8 yards per game.

Pelini Defenses Excel in the PostseasonNebraska Head Coach Bo Pelini has an excellent track record of postseason defensive success, both in his time as

Nebraska head coach and previously as a defensive coordinator. Pelini-coached defenses have snuffed out opponents in the majority of postseason games, including five conference title games and six bowl games. In 11 postseason games, his defenses have allowed an average of just 16.7 points, 81.2 rushing yards and 241.5 total yards.

The numbers are even better when looking at his postseason games at Nebraska. In three bowl wins and last year’s Big 12 Championship, Nebraska has allowed a total of 37 points (9.3 ppg), including last year’s Holiday Bowl shutout of Arizona. The Huskers have allowed only three offensive touchdowns in four postseason games under Pelini. His Blackshirt defenses have allowed an average of only 32.8 rushing yards and 173.8 total yards in four postseason games. Last season, Nebraska held Texas to 202 total yards in the Big 12 Championship Game and Arizona to 109 total yards in the Holiday Bowl.

Crick Looking for Another Award-Winning SeasonJunior defensive tackle Jared Crick emerged as a standout performer last fall and is the anchor of Nebraska’s

defensive line in 2010. The 6-6, 285-pound Crick was named the preseason Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and was a first-team preseason All-America choice by numerous outlets.

Crick received first-team mid-season All-America honors from Rivals.com, and second-team All-America honors from two other outlets. In late October, Crick was named one of 12 semifinalists for the Rotary Lombardi Award, before the award’s list was trimmed to four finalists. Crick remains a contender for numerous postseason honors and is currently playing his best football of 2010.

Crick has 60 tackles, including a season-high nine tackles against Kansas. He is third on the team in tackles and first among linemen. Crick leads all Big 12 defensive linemen in tackles per game at 5.0 per contest.

Crick leads the Blackshirts with 7.5 sacks, including five in the past five games. Crick ranks fourth in the Big 12 in sacks. He had two sacks against Kansas for 12 yards, and shared a pair of sacks at Texas A&M. Crick’s 14 tackles for loss (69 yards) are tied for the team lead and are just one off his 2009 TFL total. Crick has also added nine hurries.

The recent sack surge by Crick has pushed his career total to 17, tying him for eighth on the Nebraska career list. He has 29 career tackles for loss. The top statistical game of Crick’s 2010 season came against Idaho, when Crick had 2.5 sacks for 30 yards and four tackles for losses, totaling 32 yards. He had a season-high eight tackles and two TFL in the win over Missouri.

In 2009, Crick pushed Ndamukong Suh for team statistical leads in tackles, sacks and tackles for loss all season. Crick finished with 73 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, 16 quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries. Crick had one of the most prolific defensive days in school history with a record-setting performance at Baylor in 2009.

4Crick had a school-record five sacks for 24 yards in the game. His five sacks were the most in a single game by any player in the nation in 2009, just ahead of Suh’s 4.5 sacks against Texas.

4Crick had seven tackles for loss, tying the NU school record also held by Jim Skow (1985 vs. Missouri) and Suh (2009 vs. Texas). The seven TFLs by Crick and Suh were three more than any other Big 12 player in 2009.

4Crick earned Big 12 and national defensive player-of-the-week honors for his performance, before going on to first-team All-Big 12 honors. His 5.2 tackles per game ranked second only to Suh among Big 12 defensive linemen.

Crick Game-by-Game in 2010Game UT-AT-TT Sack TFL QBHWKU 3-3-6 – – 1IDAHO 5-1-6 2.5-30 4-32 2UW 3-1-4 – – 1SDSU 1-3-4 -- 1-1 0KSU 1-2-3 -- -- 1UT 2-2-4 -- -- 0OSU 2-2-4 1-10 1-10 0MU 2-6-8 1-7 2-7 2ISU 4-0-4 – 1-1 1KU 3-6-9 2-12 2-12 0A&M 1-6-7 1-6 3-6 0CU 0-1-1 -- -- 1Totals 28-32-60 7.5-65 14-69 9

Huskers on Watch Lists/AwardsPierre Allen, Senior, DETed Hendricks Award Watch List

Prince Amukamara, Senior, CBJim Thorpe Award Finalist (1 of 3)Lott IMPACT Trophy Semifinalist (1 of 8)Chuck Bednarik Award Semifinalist (1 of 16)Phil Steele Mid-Season First-Team All-American

Mike Caputo, Junior, CRimington Trophy Watch List

Austin Cassidy, Junior SESPN First-Team Academic All-AmericanESPN First-Team Academic All-District VII

Jared Crick, Junior, DTRotary Lombardi Award Semifinalist (1 of 12)Preseason Big 12 Defensive Player of the YearWalter Camp Player of the Year Watch ListLott IMPACT Trophy Quarterfinalist (1 of 23)Rivals.com Mid-Season All-AmericanPhil Steele Mid-Season Second-Team All-AmericanCollege Football News Second-Team Mid-Season All-American

Roy Helu Jr., Senior, IBDoak Walker Award Watch ListMaxwell Award Watch ListBig 12 Offensive Player of the Week (10-31 vs. Missouri)Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the WeekRivals.com National Player of the Week (10-30 vs. Missouri)

Alex Henery, Senior, PK/PLou Groza Award Semifinalist (1 of 20)Ray Guy Award Watch ListLou Groza Award Star of the Week (vs. Oklahoma State)

Niles Paul, Senior, WRBiletnikoff Award Watch ListPaul Hornung Award Watch ListHornung Award Most Versatile (10-23 vs. OSU, 1 of 4)

Taylor Martinez, Freshman, QBDavey O’Brien Award Semifinalist (1 of 16)Maxwell Award Semifinalist (1 of 16)Rivals.com National Freshman of the Week (9-5, 9-19, 10-10, 10-24)Rivals.com Big 12 Player of the Week (9-19, 10-10)Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week (10-11 vs. Kansas State, 10-25 vs. Oklahoma State)Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week (10-23 vs. Oklahoma State)Manning Award Watch List

Eric Hagg, Senior, DBBig 12 Defensive Player of the Week (9-19 vs. Washington)SI.com Mid-Season Second-Team All-American

Lavonte David, Junior, LBBig 12 Defensive Player of the Week (10-11 vs. Kansas State)Rivals.com Mid-Season All-AmericanSI.com Mid-Season First-Team All-AmericanPhil Steele Mid-Season Third-Team All-AmericanCollege Football News Second-Team Mid-Season All-American

Ricky Henry, Sr., OGPhil Steele Mid-Season Second-Team All-American

Tyrone Fahie, Sr., DERecipient of Honorary Lott IMPACT Trophy



Nebraska Career SacksPlayer, Years Sacks1. Trev Alberts, 1990-93 29.52. Grant Wistrom, 1994-97 26.53. Jim Skow, 1983-85 264. Ndamukong Suh, 2005-09 24 Danny Noonan, 1984-86 246. Broderick Thomas, 1985-88 22.57. Adam Carriker, 2003-06 20.58. Jared Crick, 2008-present 17 Barry Turner, 2005-09 1710. Travis Hill, 1989-92 16.5

Nebraska Season TacklesPlayer, Year Tackles1. Barrett Ruud, 2003 1492. Barrett Ruud, 2004 1433. Lee Kunz, 1977 1414. Jerry Murtaugh, 1970 1325. Clete Pillen, 1976 1296. Demorrio Williams, 2003 128 Lavonte David, 2010 1288. Mike Knox, 1983 125 Clete Pillen, 1975 12510. Lee Kunz, 1978 120

Alex Henery Game-by-Game in 2010Place-KickingGame FG Length PAT Pts.WKU -- -- 7-7 7IDAHO 1-1 24 5-5 8UW -- -- 8-8 8SDSU 1-1 30 2-2 5KSU 2-2 39,40 6-6 12UT 2-2 45, 28 1-1 7OSU 3-3 52, 32, 45 6-6 15MU 1-2 41 (miss-51) 4-4 7ISU 1-1 25 4-4 7KU 2-2 42, 24 2-2 8A&M 2-2 48, 29 0-0 6CU 1-1 42 6-6 9Totals 16-17 Long-52 51-51 99

PuntingGame No. Avg. Lg 50+ I20WKU 3 42.7 52 1 1IDAHO 2 26.0 30 0 2UW 5 47.2 62 2 2SDSU 6 47.3 55 2 2KSU 2 49.5 51 1 0UT 7 49.4 60 3 2OSU 3 50.3 58 2 2MU 5 41.6 59 1 1ISU 6 39.2 69 1 1KU 6 43.2 53 1 5A&M 6 40.8 49 0 2CU 4 38.0 48 0 3Totals 55 43.5 69 14 23

NU Adds to Season-Opening StreakNebraska extended its season-opening win streak to

25 straight with its 49-10 win over Western Kentucky. The Huskers’ streak leads the nation, bettering Florida’s 21 straight wins. NU’s last loss in a season opener was a 17-13 setback against Florida State at Memorial Stadium in 1985.

4Nebraska has won each of the 25 games by at least 10 points, and has scored at least 40 points in 18 of the 25 games, including each of the last five seasons.

4The Cornhuskers have limited the opponent to 14 points or less 17 times in the winning streak.

4NU has won its three openers under Pelini by at least 23 points, with an average margin of victory of 36.0 points.

David Posting Impressive Tackle TotalsNebraska junior linebacker Lavonte David arrived on the Nebraska campus just a few short months ago. But he

has proven to be a quick learner and has moved into a leading role on the Nebraska defense. David has a team-high 128 tackles, and his 10.7 tackles leads the Big 12 and ranks 15th nationally.

David is tied for sixth on the Nebraska single-season tackle list. His 100-tackle season is the first by a Blackshirt defender since Barrett Ruud recorded 143 tackles in 2004, and he is poised to threaten Ruud’s single-season record of 149 tackles in 2003. David is also tied for the team lead with 14 tackles for loss, is second in sacks (6-50) and pass breakups (10), while ranking fourth in hurries (7).

The play of the 6-1, 210-pound David has drawn national attention. He was named a first-team midseason All-American by Rivals.com and SI.com, and he is the leading contender for Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year.

4David had a team season-high 19 tackles in the Huskers’ victory over South Dakota State. David’s tackle total ties for the most in the Big 12 this season, and is the highest for a Nebraska player since Barrett Ruud totaled 19 tackles at Kansas State in 2004. Ruud, a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is Nebraska’s all-time leading tackler.

4The 19 tackles vs. SDSU were not only the best by a Husker in six seasons, but the total also ranked in a tie for the seventh-most tackles in school history.

4David backed that up with 16 tackles at Kansas State, giving him the top two single-game tackle totals for the Huskers in the past six seasons. His effort at Kansas State also earned David Big 12 Defensive Player-of-the-Week honors. His 35 tackles in back-to-back games are the best for a Husker since Ruud had 36 tackles in back-to-back games against Kansas State and Missouri in 2004.

4David has seven games with double-figure tackle totals this season, most recently 14 at Texas A&M, including four tackles for loss.

Henery Making a Run at NCAA RecordsNebraska place-kicker Alex Henery has been one of the nation’s best for the past four seasons. However, a closer

examination of Henery’s amazing kicking numbers reveals that he is one of the best place-kickers in NCAA history. 4Henery has made 89.2 percent of his career field goal attempts (66-of-74). The NCAA record is 87.8 percent by

Florida’s Bobby Raymond. (min. 45 attempts)4Henery has made 77.4 percent of his career field goals from 40 yards or longer (24-of-31). The NCAA career

record is 72.1 percent by Georgia’s Billy Bennet.4Henery has made 97.7 percent of his career field goals from inside 40 yards (42-of-43). The NCAA career record

is 97.0 percent by Florida’s Bobby Raymond. 4Henery is tied for the NCAA record with six career games with at least four field goals.4Henery has combined to make 256 of his 265 career kicks (PATs and field goals), a 96.6 percent accuracy rate.

The NCAA FBS career record is 94.9 percent set by Missouri’s Jeff Wolfert.

Nebraska Records Falling by the WaysideWhile Henery is making a push for NCAA records, he has already made a significant mark in the Husker record

book and figures to make his name even more prominent in the stretch run of his career. In addition to his place-kicking prowess, the senior from Omaha has also emerged as one of the nation’s top punters the past two seasons.

Henery was named a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award in late October, marking his second straight year as a semifinalist. He was also named to the Ray Guy Award Watch List, making Henery the only player in the nation who was both a semifinalist for the Groza Award, and a candidate for the Ray Guy Award.

Henery connected on a 42-yard field goal against Colorado and is now 16-of-17 in 2010. He also made all six PATs against the Buffs, giving him 99 points on the season and 388 in his career, tying him for the Nebraska career record with Kris Brown.

Henery made his first 10 field-goal attempts in 2010, giving him a school-record 18 straight made field goals before he had a 51-yarder blocked against Missouri. The 18 straight field goals made broke Kris Brown’s school record of 17 straight. Henery has also increased his career field goal total to 66, nine better than Brown’s previous school record of 57.

Henery connected on a school-record 24-of-28 field goals in 2009, including three games with at least four field goals. He hit 5-of-5 field goals at Virginia Tech, the second-highest field goal total in school history, trailing only Dale Klein’s school-record seven field goals in 1985. He also supplied all the scoring by hitting 4-of-4 field goals in the Big 12 title game, and finished the year with a 4-of-4 effort against Arizona in the Holiday Bowl.

4Henery has six career games with four or more field goals, an accomplishment that has already tied an NCAA record. He has 16 multiple-FG games in his career, including five in Big 12 Conference play in 2010.

4Henery’s 24 field goals in 2009 shattered the school record, and his 66 career made field goals have come on 74 attempts, making him the most accurate kicker in school history.

4Among kickers with at least 50 career attempts, Henery is the nation’s most accurate active field goal kicker. He is also the most accurate kicker in NU history on extra points, hitting 190-of-191 in his career, a 99.5 percent accuracy rate. He has made 113 straight PATs, including perfect PAT seasons as a freshman and junior. He is 51-of-51 in 2010.

Nebraska Career ScoringPlayer, Years Points 1. Kris Brown, 1995-98 388 Alex Henery, 2007-present 388 3. Eric Crouch, 1998-2001 368 4. Josh Brown, 1999-2002 315 5. Mike Rozier, 1981-83 312

Nebraska Career FG MadePlayer, Years FGs 1. Alex Henery, 2007-present 66 2. Kris Brown, 1995-98 57 3. Josh Brown, 1999-2002 43

Nebraska Season FG MadePlayer, Year FGs 1. Alex Henery, 2009 24 2. Jordan Congdon, 2005 19 3. Alex Henery, 2008 18 Kris Brown, 1997 18



NU Career ReceptionsNo. Player, Years Catches1. Nate Swift, 2005-08 166--5. Marlon Lucky, 2005-08 1086. Niles Paul, 2007-present 1037. Matt Davison, 1997-2000 938. Maurice Purify, 2006-07 919. Jeff Kinney, 1969-71 8210. Mike McNeill, 2007-present 75

NU Career Receiving YardsNo. Player, Years Yards1. Johnny Rodgers, 1970-72 2,479--4. Todd Peterson, 2005-08 1,602 5. Niles Paul, 2007-present 1,5326. Matt Davison, 1997-2000 1,4567. Maurice Purify, 2006-07 1,4448. Marlon Lucky, 2005-08 1,3799. Matt Herian, 2002-06 1,24310. Irving Fryar, 1981-83 1,196

NU Single-Season Receiving YardsRank, Player, Year (Receptions) Yards1. Johnny Rodgers, 1972 (55) 9422. Nate Swift, 2008 (63) 9413. Johnny Rodgers, 1971 (53) 8724. Maurice Purify, 2007 (57) 8145. Niles Paul, 2009 (40) 796

NU Single-Season ReceptionsRank, Player, Year Catches1. Marlon Lucky, 2007 752. Nate Swift, 2008 63--7. Nate Swift, 2005 458. Terrence Nunn, 2005 43 Cory Ross, 2005 4310. Terrence Nunn, 2006 42-- Brandon Kinnie, 2010 40 Niles Paul, 2009 40 Niles Paul, 2010 39

NU Single-Game Receiving YardsRank, Player, Game Yards1. Matt Davison, at Texas A&M, Oct. 10, 1998 1672. Chuck Malito, at Hawaii, Dec. 4, 1976 1663. Guy Ingles, vs. Oklahoma St., Oct. 25, 1969 1634. Frantz Hardy, vs. Kansas, Sept. 30, 2006 1595. Maurice Purify, at Kansas, Nov. 3, 2007 1586. Niles Paul, at Kansas, Nov. 14, 2009 1547. Frantz Hardy, vs. Maine, Sept. 3, 2005 1528. Dennis Richnafsky, at Kansas State, Oct. 7, 1967 1459. Niles Paul, vs. Iowa State, Oct. 24, 2009 14310. Frosty Anderson, vs. Wisconsin, Sept. 29, 1973 141

NU Career All-Purpose YardsNo. Player, Years Yards1. Johnny Rodgers, 1970-72 5,5862. Mike Rozier, 1981-83 5,4453. Ahman Green, 1995-97 4,2804. Marlon Lucky, 2005-08 4,2145. Niles Paul, 2007-present 4,061

4Among Henery’s eight career missed field goals, just two have come from inside 50 yards. In fact, Henery had a streak of 25 straight made field goals from inside 50 yards. Henery has also made 16 career field goals from 44 yards or longer. His 52-yard field goal at Oklahoma State tied for the longest ever by a Nebraska player in a road game.

4Henery became the fifth Nebraska player with at least 300 career points against Idaho. His next point will break the tie with Kris Brown and make him NU’s all-time scoirng leader. Henery is second nationally in scoring among active players.

4 Henery scored 110 points in both 2008 and 2009, eighth on the single-season scoring list. His two 110-point seasons trail only Kris Brown (116 in 1997) for season scoring by a kicker. He has 99 points in 12 games in 2010.

4Henery averaged 41.4 yards in his first season as Nebraska’s starting punter in 2009, making him one of only three players nationally to rank in the top 50 in both field goals and punting average. Henery led the Big 12 with 30 punts downed inside the 20, including an impressive eight inside the three-yard line.

4This season, Henery’s punting has been strong and consistent. He is averaging 43.5 yards per punt to rank sixth in the Big 12 and 31st nationally. He has had 23 kicks downed inside the 20, including five against Kansas. Henery has had 14 punts travel at least 50 yards, including a season-long 69-yarder at Iowa State. Henery has averaged at least 47.0 yards per punt five times this season.

Receiving Leader Paul Sidelined by InjuryNebraska’s offense suffered a big blow when senior receiver Niles Paul went down with a foot injury in practice

on Nov. 23. Paul missed the Colorado game and is likely out of this week’s game, but the coaching staff is hopeful he could return for Nebraska’s bowl game.

Paul has been a key figure in Nebraska’s receiving corps and return game for each of the past three seasons. A year ago, Paul caught 40 passes for 796 yards and four touchdowns. Paul’s receiving yardage total was the fifth-best total in school history and his 19.9 yards per catch led the Big 12 Conference. His per-catch average also ranked third in school history among players with at least 20 receptions and tops among players with 40 catches in a season.

This season, Paul has shown similar all-around skills with 39 catches for 516 yards, most recently with four catches for 53 yards at Texas A&M. With 39 catches, Paul is just three receptions from the top 10 on the Husker single-season receptions chart.

Paul had the most complete game of his career in Nebraska’s 51-41 victory at Oklahoma State. Paul accounted for a career-high 274 all-purpose yards in the game, the sixth-best all-purpose game in school history. Included in his effort at Oklahoma State was a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, marking the longest for Nebraska in 61 years and tying the second-longest in NU history. Paul also caught a career-high nine passes, tying for the eighth-most catches for a Husker player. His 131 receiving yards marked the fifth 100-yard receiving game of his career and his first in 2010.

4Paul opened the year with 158 all-purpose yards against Western Kentucky, including five receptions for 92 yards and a 33-yard TD grab. He had two catches of at least 20 yards against the Hilltoppers, then led NU with four catches against Idaho. He tied his previous career high with six catches against Texas, and has had at least four catches in eight of 15 games dating back to last season.

4Paul has moved into the top 10 on the Nebraska career receptions chart, and at 103 career catches, he is just the sixth Husker with 100 career catches. Paul has 1,532 career receiving yards to rank fifth in NU career receiving yards. and against Kansas moved past Maurice Purify and Matt Davison into fifth on the career receiving yardage list.

In 2009, Paul had an impressive list of accomplishments.4Paul tied the NU school record in 2009 with four 100-yard receiving games, including three in Big 12 play and

against Arizona in the Holiday Bowl. His 154 yards on four catches at Kansas represented the sixth-best receiving day in NU history, while his 143 yards vs. Iowa State ranked ninth.

4Paul earned Holiday Bowl Offensive MVP honors by accounting for 237 all-purpose yards, including 123 receiving yards. He had a career-long 74-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter to cap the scoring in a 33-0 rout.

4Paul had 11 catches of at least 20 yards, with nine of those covering 35 yards or more. His 38.5 yards per catch at Kansas was the second-best single-game effort in the Big 12 in 2009.

4Paul ranked second in the Big 12 in both kickoff return and punt return average in 2009, and his 121.2 all-purpose yards per game ranked ninth in the Big 12. This season, Paul again ranks among the league’s best in both categories.

4Paul became the first Husker since Dana Brinson (1986) to lead Nebraska in receiving, kickoff return yards, punt return yards and all-purpose yards. The only other Huskers in history to lead the Huskers in all four categories in the same season are: Johnny Rodgers (1970, 1971, 1972), Pat Fischer (1958) and Dick Hutton (1946). The only other Husker in history to lead NU in four offense/special teams yardage categories in the same season was Frank Solich (1964 – all-purpose, KOR, PR, rushing). Paul is in position to accomplish that rare feat again in 2010.

McNeill and Kinnie Also Provide Dangerous Receiving TargetsSenior Mike McNeill has been a fixture in the Nebraska passing game for the past three seasons. He was a prolific

pass catching tight end, before the 6-4, 235-pound McNeill moved to wide receiver last spring. He teams with Paul and junior Brandon Kinnie to give Nebraska one of the biggest and most physical receiving corps in the Big 12.

McNeill set a tight end record with 32 catches as a sophomore in 2008, and was second on the team with 28 catches for 259 yards last season. He also tied with Paul for the team lead with four touchdown catches. McNeill averages 17.9 yards per catch on his 14 receptions this season.

4In addition to a tight end position record 32 catches in 2008, McNeill’s six touchdown receptions were just one shy of the position record.

4McNeill has 75 career catches to rank 10th on the Nebraska career list. McNeill’s receptions total represents a Nebraska career tight ends reception record, bettering the 65 by Matt Herian from 2002 to 2006. McNeill is 24 yards from becoming the 19th Husker and fourth NU tight end to reach 1,000 career receiving yards. He snared his 11th career touchdown with a 24-yard grab at Washington, then had a career-long 64-yard reception against South Dakota State.



Nebraska Football FactsTeamSeason of Football .................................................. 121stNational Championships .............................................. 5Back-to-Back National Championship Seasons ............. 2Undefeated Seasons .................................................... 11Perfect Seasons ............................................................. 9Total Conference Championships ............................... 43Big 12 Conference Championships ................................ 2All-Time Games Played ........................................... 1,220All-Time Record .................................. 837-343-40 (.702)National Ranking in All-Time Wins .............................4thAll-Time Bowl Appearances ......................................... 46National Ranking in Bowl Appearances ......................5thAll-Time Bowl Record ............................................. 24-22Home Games Played ................................................. 662Home Games Record .......................... 504-138-20 (.776)Memorial Stadium Games Played ............................. 507Memorial Stadium Record ................. 379-115-13 (.760)Consecutive Home Winning Seasons .......................... 42Consecutive Home Sellouts ....................................... 311Record in Sellout Streak ....................................... 269-42 vs. Ranked Teams .............................................. 41-24All-Time Record in August ........................ 11-0-0 (1.000)All-Time Record in September ............... 154-37-6 (.797)All-Time Record in October ................ 347-131-19 (.717)All-Time Record in November ............ 290-147-15 (.657)All-Time Record in December ..................... 21-9-0 (.700)All-Time Record in January ....................... 13-19-0 (.406)All-Time Record in February ....................... 1-0-0 (1.000)Since 1962 .......................................................471-121-5 Away ........................................................333-204-20 Road (on campus) ................................291-163-17 Neutral Sites ..............................................41-40-3vs. Big 12 Teams ............................................476-177-16 In Big 12 Action (since ‘96) ................................ 83-42 Home ............................................................ 46-14 Away ............................................................. 34-25 Neutral .............................................................. 3-3When Scoring 35+ Points........................................ 334-4When Allowing 10 or Less Points ........................240-7-1In Overtime................................................................. 6-1At Night ...............................................................77-29-3vs. Ranked Teams...All-Time .............................................................98-113-3 Home .............................................................45-36-0 Away ..............................................................31-59-3 Neutral ...........................................................22-18-0 as No. 1 Team ...................................................46-7-1

IndividualCollege Football Hall of Fame Players ......................... 14College Football Hall of Fame Coaches ......................... 6All-Americans ............................................................ 107CoSIDA Academic All-Americans* ............................... 99NCAA Top Eight Award Winners*.................................. 9Heisman Trophy Winners .............................................. 3Walter Camp Award Winners ........................................ 3Maxwell Trophy Winners .............................................. 1Outland Trophy Winners* ............................................. 9Lombardi Trophy Winners ............................................. 5Butkus Award Winners .................................................. 1Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Winners .................. 1Davey O’Brien Award Winners ...................................... 1Rimington Award Winners ............................................ 1Bednarik Award Winners............................................... 1Nagurski Trophy Winners .............................................. 1Retired Jerseys ............................................................ 17Retired Numbers ........................................................... 2All-Conference Selections ......................................... 494*Total leads the nation

NU Streaks...The Huskers have...4 won 98 straight when rushing for 400 yards 4 scored in 190 consecutive games4 scored in 277 straight home games4 shut out opponents 105 times

4McNeill had his best game of 2010 at Oklahoma State, posting a career-high five catches for 61 yards.Kinnie also made huge strides in the offseason, and that has carried into outstanding play in 2010. Kinnie leads

the team with 40 catches, while his 455 yards ranks second. He has also caught five touchown passes this season.4Kinnie posted his first three career touchdown receptions at Oklahoma State, incuding a 45-yard catch and run

to open the scoring in the first quarter. Kinnie’s three TD catches tied a school record, accomplished nine previous times in NU history. He added two touchdown catches against Colorado.

Kinnie opened the year with a career-high six receptions and 59 yards against Western Kentucky. He excelled against Washington with five receptions for a career-high 105 yards. He totaled 180 all-purpose yards, adding 75 yards on kickoff returns. Against Kansas, Kinnie matched his career-high with six catches for 67 yards. Kinnie has five games with at least four receptions this season, and his 40 catches are just two outside the NU single-season top 10.

Sophomore tight end Kyler Reed has supplied a big-play threat throughout the year. Reed has 17 catches for 323 yards this season, an impressive 19.0-yard per catch average. Reed has a team-high six touchdown receptions, with four of those covering at least 33 yards. He snared two second-half touchdowns against Colorado, and is just one TD shy of the NU tight end season record.

Nebraska Putting Together Another Strong Second-Half RunA trademark of Bo Pelini’s first two Nebraska teams was steady improvement. Despite a 9-6 loss at No. 19 Texas

A&M, the Huskers have again been strong after the midway point of the season with a 5-1 record. 4Nebraska has won six of its final seven games in both 2008 and 2009. The 6-1 second-half records the past two

seasons are the school’s best seven-game finishes since 1999. Nebraska was one of only 12 teams in the FBS to win at least six of its final seven games last season.

4The Huskers went 5-1 in the first half of the regular season, and 5-1 since the midway point, defeating ranked foes Oklahoma State and Missouri along the way.

4Nebraska’s 3-1 record in October marked the first time since 2003 that NU had just one loss in October. 4Nebraska won nine straight games in November, before its three-point setback in College Station. The Huskers

are 10-2 in November under Pelini.Pelini-coached Nebraska teams are 17-7 in games played before Halloween, including 7-5 in October, and 13-3

in games on or after Nov. 1, with two of the losses against teams ranked in the top four nationally, and the third at No. 19 Texas A&M.

Huskers Strong Away From LincolnNebraska’s loss at Texas A&M ended a streak of eight straight road victories and eight straight Big 12 Conference

road wins. The winning streak was Nebraska’s longest on the road since winning 10 straight road games from 1996 to 1998, a streak that ended with a 28-21 loss at Texas A&M in 1998.

Nebraska’s Big 12 road winning streak was its longest since winning its first eight Big 12 games when the league was formed in 1996 and 1997. Nebraska won 19 straight conference road games from 1992 to 1997 (Big Eight and Big 12). The 4-0 record in Big 12 road games in 2009 was the first for Nebraska since 1997.

4Nebraska is 9-3 on the road in Big 12 play under Bo Pelini, with all three losses against ranked teams. The Huskers are also 3-1 on neutral fields under Pelini.

NU Looking for Third Win over Ranked FoeNebraska defeated seventh-ranked Missouri, 31-17, on Oct. 30 in Lincoln, a week after it went on the road and

defeated an unbeaten and 17th-ranked Oklahoma State team, 51-41. Nebraska dropped to 2-1 against ranked teams in 2010 with its 9-6 loss at 18th-ranked Texas A&M. The Huskers will have an opportunity for a third win against a ranked opponent when it takes on AP No. 10 Oklahoma on Saturday night.

4The wins over Oklahoma State and Missouri marked the first time Nebraska has defeated ranked opponents in consecutive games since defeating No. 25 Missouri (34-20) and No. 24 Texas A&M (28-27) in 2006. Prior to this season, the last time Nebraska defeated a pair of teams ranked 20th or higher in consecutive games came at the end of the 1999 season when NU knocked off No. 12 Texas in the Big 12 title game and sixth-ranked Tennessee in the Fiesta Bowl.

4The win over No. 7 Missouri was the highest ranked team NU had defeated since a win over No. 2 Oklahoma in 2001 in Lincoln. It also marked the first time NU had defeated a top-10 team since that 2001 game against OU, ending a streak of 12 straight losses against top-10 teams.

4The win at 17th-ranked Oklahoma State represented the highest ranked team NU had defeated on the road since a 27-14 win at No. 2 Washington in September of 1997.

4Nebraska is 5-3 against ranked teams since the start of the 2009 season. The Huskers were 3-2 against ranked teams in 2009, and are 2-1 this season. The Huskers’ three wins against ranked teams last year marked their most wins over ranked teams since four wins over ranked foes during a 12-1 campaign in 1999.

4Nebraska’s win at Oklahoma State was its third win over a ranked team away from home in the past two seasons, including the win at Missouri last year and a victory over No. 22 Arizona in the Holiday Bowl.

4Before the 2009 and 2010 seasons, NU last posted multiple wins over ranked teams in back-to-back seasons in 2000 and 2001. Nebraska won at least two games against ranked teams in 11 straight seasons from 1991 to 2001.

4In Big 12 play, NU defeated three teams that entered the contest unbeaten (KSU, OSU, MU). Before its wins over Oklahoma State and Missouri, NU last defeated a pair of unbeatens that late in the season in 1995 when NU knocked off 6-0 Kansas State on Oct. 21 and 12-0 Florida in the Fiesta Bowl to close the year.



Lofty RankingsNebraska finished the 2009 season with its highest post-season ranking (No. 14 in both polls) since the 2001

season. The Huskers also started the 2010 season in its best poll position in several seasons. 4The Huskers were No. 8 in the preseason Associated Press Poll and were ranked ninth in the first USA Today

Coaches Poll. The rankings represent NU’s highest starting position since opening at No. 4 in the AP poll in 2001.4Nebraska’s No. 8 preseason ranking was the first time in the top 10 at any point since being ranked 10th by the

AP in October of 2003 following a 5-0 start to the season. 4NU was ranked fifth in the Oct. 10 AP poll and fourth in the coaches poll, Nebraska’s highest rankings since

entering the 2002 Rose Bowl against Miami ranked fourth in the nation. The Huskers moved back into the top 10 in both polls following the win over Missouri on Oct. 30, but slipped back into the second 10 after the loss at A&M.

4Nebraska has received first-place votes in the coaches poll two separate weeks this season, the first time since 2001 that NU has received a first-place vote in either poll.

Nebraska Hoping to Continue Fourth-Quarter ExcellenceNebraska has been among the nation’s best fourth-quarter teams under Bo Pelini. In 2008, NU ranked second

nationally in fourth-quarter points scored (155) and fourth-quarter point differential (+103). The 2009 season was no different as NU outscored the opposition 96-32, with the 32 points allowed tying Alabama for the lowest in the nation. The 64-point differential in the fourth quarter was the fourth-best nationally.

4The fourth-quarter highlight in 2009 was at No. 24 Missouri. NU trailed 12-0 entering the fourth quarter, before scoring 27 unanswered points. The rally from a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit tied a school record, and the 27 points were the most by NU in any quarter since the 2004 season opener, and the most in the fourth quarter since 2001.

4NU allowed nine Big 12 opponents just 23 fourth-quarter points and held eight foes without a fourth-quarter point. 4Nebraska outscored its opponents 154-55 in the second half in 2009. The 55 second-half points were the

fewest allowed by any team in the nation. 4Under Bo Pelini, Nebraska is 30-2 when leading at any point in the fourth quarter. The lone losses were one-

point setbacks against Virginia Tech and Texas in 2009.This season, Nebraska has allowed 48 fourth-quarter points, while scoring 64 of its own.

Injury Bug a Factor For Huskers Throughout 2010Nebraska endured more than its share of injuries in 2010, beginning in fall camp when four returning starters were

sidelined for all of part of the season. 4Senior offensive lineman Mike Smith suffered a season-ending leg injury during the first week of fall camp.

Smith was Nebraska’s starting left tackle each of the past two seasons, collecting 26 career starts. Smith was set to play a key role on the line this fall, with the ability to possibly serve as a key backup at tackle, guard or even center.

4Sophomore linebacker Sean Fisher also suffered a season-ending leg injury during fall camp. Fisher started six games as a redshirt freshman last fall, and was expected to be among the Huskers’ top linebackers in 2010.

4Sophomore linebacker Will Compton joined Fisher on the sidelines when he suffered a foot injury in practice on Sept. 2, just two days before the opener. Compton has since returned, seeing action in the past five games.

4Senior tight end Dreu Young underwent back surgery in late August and was unable to return. Young also battled back issues during his junior campaign.

4Junior reserve cornerback Anthony Blue suffered his second knee injury in the past 2 1/2 years during fall camp and was sidelined for the year. Blue was expected to be among Nebraska’s top reserves at corner.

Aside from those injuries, Nebraska made it through the first half of its schedule relatively healthy, but that changed in recent weeks. Against Missouri, quarterback Taylor Martinez injured an ankle and missed the second half of that contest and the Iowa State game before returning against Kansas. He suffered another injury against Texas A&M, and while he returned against the Aggies, Martinez did not play against Colorado. Adding to Nebraska’s quarterback issue is the sore hand of backup quarterback Zac Lee, who did not play in three straight games before returning to reserve duty against Colorado.

Alfonzo Dennard, one of the nation’s top cornerbacks, suffered a concussion against Missouri in the first quarter and missed the remainder of that game and NU’s game at Iowa State.

Senior receiver Niles Paul suffered a foot injury in practice on Nov. 23 and did not play on Senior Day against Colorado, and is not likely to see action in the Big 12 Championship Game.

Nebraska Among Leaders in Associated Press National Titles Notre Dame leads the nation by winning eight Associated Press national titles since 1936, with Oklahoma (7), Alabama (6), Miami (5), USC (5), Nebraska (4) and Minnesota (4) next in line. While the Huskers were awarded the national title by the coaches in 1997, NU finished second to Michigan in the AP poll. In 1970, Nebraska was awarded the AP national title, but not the coaches (Texas was first, Ohio State second and NU third) as the final poll was released before the bowl games were played. In the coaches poll (since 1950), NU is tied for fourth with Miami and Texas with four titles, behind Alabama and Oklahoma with six apiece, and USC with five.

NCAA Record Sellout StreakOne of the most remarkable streaks in collegiate sports reached another milestone on Sept. 26, 2009, against

Louisiana-Lafayette when Nebraska celebrated the 300th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium. A stadium record crowd of 86,304 fans were on hand for the historic event, and the streak reach 311 games this season. The sellout streak dates back to Hall of Fame Coach Bob Devaney’s first year in 1962 (vs. Missouri on Nov. 3). Notre Dame is second in all-time consecutive sellouts with 220, 91 fewer than Nebraska.

Three True Frosh Seeing Action While redshirt freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez stole

the majority of the headlines throughout the season, several other young players have made an impact.

Three true freshmen made their debuts in the opener, including offensive guard Andrew Rodriguez, wide receiver Quincy Enunwa and cornerback Ciante Evans. Rodriguez has played a reserve role throughout the season. Enunwa has one catch for 10 yards and Evans has eight tackles. Evans played a key role against Missouri after Alfonzo Dennard went to the sideline with an injury, and the freshman responded with four tackles and two breakups. He earned his first career start at Iowa State.

Rodriguez is just the eighth true freshman offensive lineman to play at Nebraska and the first since 2006. Rodriguez is the first true freshman offensive lineman to play in a season opener since Toniu Fonoti and John Garrison each appeared in the 1999 season opener against Iowa.

Fahie to Be Presented with Honorary Lott Trophy Nebraska senior defensive end Tyrone Fahie will be presented an honorary Lott IMPACT Trophy at a banquet in Newport Beach, Calif. on Dec. 12. The four finalists for the 2010 Lott IMPACT Defensive Player of the Year will also be in attendance at the banquet. The 27-year-old Fahie served two tours of duty in Iraq as a member of the U.S. Navy Seal One unit. A walk-on to the football team, Fahie has been a member of the defensive scout unit throughout his career. Fahie’s story received additional attention early this fall when he was part of a patriotic salute for NU’s Sept. 11 game against Idaho. Fahie and members of police, fire and rescue units the team out of the tunnel carrying American flags.

Moglia Named Head Coach andPresident of Virginia UFL Franchise Nebraska executive advisor to the head football coach Joe Moglia was named the Head Coach and President of the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League on Nov. 10. Moglia will remain with the Huskers through the end of the football season before taking over the expansion franchise. Moglia has spent the last two seasons with the Nebraska football program while pursuing his dream of earning a head coaching position. Moglia spent seven years before joining Nebraska as the CEO of TD AMERITRADE. Moglia spent 16 years in coaching before getting into the business world. He was the defensive coordinator at Dartmouth and spent time at Lafayette.

Cassidy Placed on Scholarship Nebraska junior safety Austin Cassidy is the latest Husker to go from walk-on to scholarship player. Cassidy was awarded a scholarship by Head Coach Bo Pelini before the 2010 season. A graduate of Lincoln Southwest High School, Cassidy has been a key performer on NU’s special teams in 2008 and 2009. In addition to continuing in that role this fall, the 6-1, 210-pound Cassidy has moved into a starting role in the second half of the season. earned his first career start against Missouri. Cassidy also earned first-team Academic All-America honors this season. Pelini has made the walk-on program a huge priority since taking over the Nebraska program. In his first three recruiting classes, Nebraska has welcomed nearly 70 walk-on players into the Nebraska program.



NU Owns Dominant Advantage at Memorial StadiumNebraska has rewarded the loyalty of its fans with incredible success at Memorial Stadium through the years. 4Nebraska has won at least six home games in 20 of the past 24 seasons. Nebraska is 135-19 at home in the last

22 seasons (since 1989). Nebraska finished 6-1 at home this season, its best record at Memorial Stadium since also going 6-1 in 2006.

4During Nebraska’s run of success at home in the past 25 years, NU has had three home winning streaks of 20 or more games, and overall has posted 40 unbeaten and untied home seasons.

4The Huskers are 504-138-20 (.776, 662 games, 121 years) in Lincoln, and 379-115-13 (.759, 507 games, 88 years) in Memorial Stadium (since 1923). Nebraska has had 42 straight winning home seasons, including 2010.

4Nebraska posted its 500th all-time home win against Idaho on Sept. 11. The 500th home victory put Nebraska in elite company. Only three other schools in college football history (Michigan, Ohio State, Tennessee) reached the 500-win plateau at home before Nebraska.

Memorial Stadium Expansion for 2013 ApprovedThe Nebraska Board of Regents approved an expansion plan for the east side of Memorial Stadium, which will increase

Memorial Stadium’s attendance to more than 90,000. NU plans to expand Memorial Stadium by adding approximately 5,000 new seats, which will include between 2,000 and 2,250 new club seats, approximately 400 to 500 seats within approximately 30 new indoor/outdoor suites, and approximately 2,500 to 2,800 new general seats, including additional seating for disabled patrons. Each new seating area would include dedicated restrooms and concessions areas. A new grand lobby, expanded concourse, and additional first-aid areas would also be added. No current East Stadium seats will be removed and no season ticket holders will be required to relocate their seats as part of this project.

The proposed height of the new addition to be constructed above and around the current east balcony will be similar to the West Stadium, completed in 1999. Within the six proposed levels of the new East Stadium building, approximately 40,000 square feet of interior shell space will also be created. Athletics will retain approximately 20,000 of the undeveloped space for future growth, and as part of a unique partnership between athletics and UNL Research, will allocate approximately 20,000 square feet for future office and laboratory space for research at UNL.

The total projected cost of the project is $55.5 million. The proposal calls for $40.5 million to come from private donations and the remaining $15 million from bond revenues. Approximately $7 million in new revenue is expected to be generated annually from the new seating. These additional revenues will be used to pay off the bonds.

Construction could begin in November of 2011 and be complete by the fall of 2013.

Huskers Prominent on National Football League Rosters Nebraska has a long-standing tradition of placing large numbers of players in the NFL. NU had 26 players on 2010 NFL opening-day rosters and three other players on practice squads. The Huskers are represented on the rosters of 19 NFL teams. Nearly 40 former Huskers were in training camps. Nebraska owns one of the most impressive histories of any school in producing NFL-caliber players. Since the start of Big 12 play in 1996, Nebraska has led all Big 12 schools with 65 players selected in the NFL Draft. No other conference school has had more than 57 players chosen in that period. The Huskers have been especially impressive on defense, with 43 players chosen since 1997. No other Big 12 school has had more than 30. Three Huskers were selected in the 2010 NFL Draft, marking the 41st consecutive season at least three Nebraska players were taken in the draft.

Nebraska Set for Move to Big Ten in 2011June 11, 2010 was a historic day for the University of Nebraska, as NU was admitted to the Big Ten Conference

as the 12th member of the nation’s oldest conference. The Cornhuskers will begin play in the Big Ten in 2011-12.The Huskers have a long history of meeting Big Ten opponents on the gridiron, compiling an 81-68-10 all-time

record against the league’s other 11 members. Nebraska most recently met a Big Ten opponent in a 32-28 victory over Michigan in the 2005 Alamo Bowl. NU’s last regular-season matchup with a Big Ten opponent was a home-and-home series in 2002 and 2003 with Penn State. The schools split the two games, each winning at home.

The Big Ten Conference announced its divisional alignment on Sept. 1. The Huskers will compete in a football division with Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota and Northwestern. The other division is comprised of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue and Wisconsin. Nebraska’s first Big Ten game will be at Wisconsin on Oct. 1, 2011, with its first Big Ten home game against Ohio State on Oct. 8, 2011.

Seeing DoubleThe 2010 Nebraska roster includes three sets of twins and five total sets of brothers. Courtney and Steven Osborne

of Garland, Texas, signed with the Huskers in 2008 and enter their third season in the program—Courtney as a safety and Steven at wide receiver. Colin and Conor McDermott walked on to Nebraska from Omaha Creighton Prep high school and will both be sophomore defensive ends this fall. Jake and Spencer Long also hail from Omaha (Elkhorn High School) and are in their second season in the program. Jake lines up at tight end, while Spencer is an offensive lineman.

In addition to the three sets of twins, Nebraska also has another set of brothers on the roster—Ben and Jake Cotton. The Cottons are the sons of Nebraska associate head coach Barney Cotton, and senior defensive back Adam Watson is the son of offensive coordinator Shawn Watson. In addition, walk-on freshman offensive lineman Mark Pelini is the nephew of Bo and Carl Pelini.

Huskers’ Top 10 Home CrowdsNo. Attend. Opponent Date1. 86,304 La.-Lafayette (W, 55-0) Sept. 26, 20092. 86,115 Oklahoma (W, 10-3) Nov. 7, 20093. 86,107 Texas Tech (L, 31-10) Oct. 17, 20094. 85,998 Kansas State (W, 17-3) Nov. 21, 20095. 85,938 Iowa State (L, 9-7) Oct. 24, 20096. 85,907 Missouri (W, 31-17) Oct. 30, 20107. 85,831 Virginia Tech (L, 35-30) Sept. 27, 20088. 85,800 Colorado (W, 37-14) Nov. 24, 20069. 85,732 Idaho (W, 38-17) Sept. 11, 201010. 85,719 Florida Atlantic (W, 49-3) Sept. 5, 2009

Largest Crowds To See Nebraska PlayNo. Opponent Attend.1. at Penn State, Sept. 14, 2002 110,7532. Miami (Rose Bowl), Jan. 3, 2002 93,7813. Stanford (Rose Bowl), Jan. 1, 1941 92,000 at USC, Sept. 16, 2006 92,0005. at Texas A&M, Nov. 20, 2010 90,0796. vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, Sept. 26, 2009 86,3047. vs. Oklahoma, Nov. 7, 2009 86,1158. vs. Texas Tech, Oct. 17, 2009 86,1079. vs. Kansas State, Nov. 21, 2009 85,99810. at Texas, Oct. 27, 2007 85,968home games in bold

Nebraska Cracks Top 10 in Average Home Attendance

Nebraska ranked 10th nationally and second among Big 12 schools in average attendance in 2009. Nebraska averaged a school-record 85,888 fans for seven home games, including a school-record 86,304 fans against Louisiana-Lafayette. Five Big 12 teams ranked in the top 30 nationally in attendance, led by fourth-ranked Texas (101,175 fans per game). This season Nebraska averaged 85,664 fans for its seven home games.

Huskers in the NFLPlayer TeamTitus Adams, DT Cleveland (Injured Reserve)Zack Bowman, CB ChicagoStewart Bradley, LB PhiladelphiaChris Brooks, WR IndianapolisJosh Brown, PK St. LouisKris Brown, PK San DiegoCorrell Buckhalter, RB DenverJosh Bullocks, S ChicagoAdam Carriker, DT WashingtonPhillip Dillard, LB New York GiantsCody Glenn, LB IndianapolisRuss Hochstein, OL DenverBrandon Jackson, RB Green BayChris Kelsay, DE BuffaloSam Koch, P BaltimoreLydon Murtha, OL MiamiCarl Nicks, OL New OrleansChris Patrick, OL San Francisco (Injured Reserve)Zach Potter, TE JacksonvilleDominic Raiola, C DetroitBarrett Ruud, LB Tampa BayScott Shanle, LB New OrleansMatt Slauson, OL New York JetsLe Kevin Smith, DT DenverNdamukong Suh, DT DetroitBarry Turner, DE ChicagoKyle Vanden Bosch, DE DetroitFabian Washington, CB BaltimoreDemorrio Williams, LB Kansas CityPractice SquadLarry Asante, S Cleveland



Nebraska Football—A Family AffairThe Cotton family is one of just several father-son combinations who have played for Nebraska represented on

the 2010 Cornhusker roster. Barney lettered at Nebraska in 1976-78, while Ben is a sophomore tight end and Jake is a freshman defensive lineman. Other current Nebraska players whose fathers also played at NU include DB Joey Felici (Tony, 1980-82), LB Sean Fisher (Todd, 1983), DE Andy Gdowski (Tom, 1980-82), WR KC Hyland (John, 1970-72), DB Brent Moravec (Mark, 1980-82), DE Jay Martin (Bob, 1973-75), C Cole Pensick (Dan, 1977-79), LB Colby Starkebaum (John, 1972-74) and DT Baker Steinkuhler (Dean, 1981-83).

NFL Has Large Influence on Nebraska RosterSeveral players also have family connections with the National Football League. Barney Cotton logged four

seasons in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals and St. Louis Cardinals from 1979 to 1982. Other players whose fathers played in the NFL include Anthony Blue (Anthony, Sr., Seattle, 1987), Zac Lee (Bob, Minnesota, Atlanta, L.A. Rams, 1969-80), Jay Martin (Bob, N.Y. Jets, San Francisco, 1976-79), Baker Steinkuhler (Dean, Houston, 1984-91), Anthony West (Robert, Kansas City, San Francisco, 1972-74) and Lester Ward (Lester, Sr., Dallas).

1970 Championship Team ReunitedMore than 50 members of the first Nebraska national championship team were together again in Lincoln on Oct.

15-16 for the 40th anniversary of the championship. The group had a private dinner on Friday evening and were hon-ored on the field at halftime of the Nebraska-Texas game. The 1970 team won the first of Nebraska’s five national championships. Led by Coach Bob Devaney, the Huskers finished 11-0-1, and captured the Associated Press title.

Despite an undefeated record, Nebraska needed to win its bowl game and have both Texas and Ohio State lose to jump from third to first in the AP poll. The Huskers posted a 17-12 win over LSU in the Orange Bowl and both the Longhorns and Buckeyes lost, allowing Nebraska to move to the No. 1 spot and claim its first-ever national title.

The Huskers shared the crown that season with Texas, who was the No. 1 team in the United Press International (UPI) poll. That final poll was voted on before the bowl season, when the undefeated Longhorns fell to No. 6 Notre Dame, 24-11, in the Cotton Bowl.

NEBRASKA FOOTBALL CONTINUES TO WIN IN THE CLASSROOMNebraska football has long been one of the nation’s most successful programs on the field. Success in the

classroom is also a cornerstone of the Nebraska football program.

CASSIDY NAMED TO ESPN ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA TEAM Nebraska junior safety Austin Cassidy was named to the ESPN Academic All-American team on Nov. 23. Cassidy is Nebraska’s first first-team Academic All-American since Dane Todd and Kurt Mann earned the honors in 2005. Cassidy carries a 3.88 cumulative grade-point average in psychology, and was previously named to the all-district team for the second straight year. Cassidy was one of three Big 12 Conference representatives on the first-team Academic All-America list.

NATION-LEADING TOTAL OF COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANSThe selection of Cassidy gives NU a nation-leading total of 99 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in football. Nebraska

also leads the nation in academic All-Americans with 279 academic All-Americans across all teams and all sports.

NU LEADS IN ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12 SELECTIONSNebraska had 23 players named to the 2010 academic All-Big 12 team, including 13 first-team selections, and 10

second-team honorees. Nebraska’s 23 honorees were the highest total in the Big 12 Conference.The group was highlighted by four players who earned Academic All-Big 12 honors for a third time, including

seniors Adi Kunalic and Thomas Grove and juniors Ryan Hill and Lance Thorell. Seven other Huskers earned academic all-conference accolades for a second time. Former Husker linebacker Blake Lawrence was among the honorees nominated with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average.

SENIOR CLASS IN STRONG ACADEMIC STANDINGNebraska’s 23-player senior class includes six players playing the 2010 season as graduate students. Among

those, defensive end Tyrone Fahie graduated in December of 2009 in just 3 ½ years, while offensive lineman D.J. Jones, quarterback Zac Lee and defensive back Anthony West picked up their degrees in May. Tight end Mike McNeill and offensive lineman Mike Smith joined the group in summer commencement exercises.

4Another nine seniors are expected to complete their degree work in the fall, giving the Huskers 15 graduates in time for the bowl game. All but one member of the senior class are expected to complete their degrees by the end of the 2011 spring semester.

4Among Bo Pelini’s first three senior classes, 52 of 57 players are on track to earn their degree by next August.

NEBRASKA POSTS IMPRESSIVE EXHAUSTED ELIGIBILITY GRADUATION RATESNebraska athletic teams continue to graduate student-athletes at an impressive rate. Nebraska led the Big 12

in exhausted eligibility graduation rates for seven straight years before the NCAA chose not to calculate the rate in 2010. Nebraska however has increased its exhausted eligibility grad rate to an impressive 95 percent.

The exhausted eligibility rate surveys the graduation rate of scholarship student-athletes in 10 incoming freshman classes who complete their eligibility at the university. Nebraska’s exhausted eligibility rate has improved 23 percentage points since the inception of the rate in 1991-92.

Caputo Presented WithJake Young Memorial Scholarship Nebraska junior center Mike Caputo was presented with the Jake Young Memorial Endowed Scholarship before the Idaho game. The scholarship is awarded to a varsity football student-athlete who demonstrates a high level of athletic and academic achievement and effective leadership skills. The scholarship honors the former Nebraska All-America and Academic All-America center who was killed in a terrorist attack in Bali in October of 2002. Caputo, a graduate of Millard North High School, has moved into the role of starting center this fall. He was Nebraska’s No. 2 center each of the past two seasons. Originally a walk-on Caputo was presented a scholarship before the start of the 2009 season.

Crick Earns Berringer Scholarship Nebraska junior defensive tackle Jared Crick was presented with the Brook Berringer Memorial Endowed Scholarship before the Western Kentucky game. The scholarship was endowed in the memory of former NU quarterback Brook Berringer who died in a plane crash on April 18, 1996. Criteria for the scholarship includes the following: football student-athlete; involved in community service with high ideals, excellent character and integrity. A native of Cozad, Neb., Crick has excelled on and off the field during his time with the Cornhuskers. Crick was a first-team all-conference selection last season during a breakout sophomore season. Off the field, Crick was named to the 2010 Brook Berringer Citizenship Team for his work in the community. Crick has volunteered on team hospital visits, as a speaker at elementary schools and during a World War II veterans visit.

Fisher Presented Sullivan Scholarship Sophomore linebacker Sean Fisher was presented the George Finley Sullivan Endowed Scholarship before the start of the South Dakota State game. “Sully” as many call him is admired by hundreds of former Husker student-athletes and taped thousands of ankles while serving as Nebraska’s head trainer from 1977 to 1995, and as an Assistant Athletic Trainer and Head Physical Therapist from 1953 to 1977.

The scholarship was fully endowed in Sullivan’s honor in 2008 by the Touchdown Club of Nebraska, Inc., and many former Husker student-athletes graciously contributed to the fund. The scholarship will be presented annually to a “Nebraska varsity football student-athlete who has demonstrated a high level of athletic and academic achievement, with a strong commitment to community, effective leadership skills, a high degree of integrity, and commitment to excellence in all endeavors.” Preference is given to student-athletes who intend to pursue a career in a health-related field.

Fisher suffered an injury during the fall camp and is out for the season, but was a key member of NU’s defense in 2009. Fisher carries a 4.0 cumulative grade-point average in business administration.



Nebraska Possible Starters at a GlanceOffenseReturning Starters (*-Letters Earned)Pos.–Player Yr. Ht/Wt Notable WR–Curenski Gilleylen** Jr. 6-0/215 Two-year letterman stepped into prominent role with Niles Paul injury-or- Tim Marlowe* So. 5-10/175 Special teams performer has two rushes on the season-or- Joe Broekemeier Sr. 6-4/210 Former baseball player had three receptions in first career game vs. CUWR–Brandon Kinnie* Jr. 6-3/220 Five games with at least four catches/five TD receptions in 2010WR–Mike McNeill*** Sr. 6-4/235 75 career receptions/career-high 5 catches at Oklahoma StateTE–Ben Cotton* So. 6-6/255 Brings combination of physical blocker and big receiving target-or- Kyler Reed* So. 6-3/230 Leads team with six TD receptions, one shy of Nebraska TE recordLT– Jeremiah Sirles RFr. 6-6/310 Joins Martinez and Ciante Evans as only freshmen to earn starts in 2010-or- Yoshi Hardrick Jr. 6-7/320 Has continued to gain playing time as season has progressedLG–Keith Williams*** Sr. 6-5/310 Physical presence at guard is in third season as NU starterC-Mike Caputo** Jr. 6-1/275 Smallest of offensive linemen anchors line from center spotRG–Ricky Henry* Sr. 6-4/305 Tenacious competitor is only OL to start every game past two seasonsRT–D.J. Jones** Sr. 6-5/315 Versatile performer has started 15 straight at tackle dating back to 2009-or- Marcel Jones** Jr. 6-7/315 Returned to action in past few weeks bolstering depth at tackleQB– Taylor Martinez RFr. 6-1/205 26 yards from 1,000 rushing yards/sixth on single-season total offense list-or- Cody Green* So. 6-4/225 4-0 in career as starter/Also started Nebraska win vs. OU in 2009FB–Tyler Legate* Jr. 5-10/235 Two TDs on four career receptions, including a one-yard TD at OSUIB–Roy Helu Jr.*** Sr. 6-0/220 NU-record 307 yards vs. MU/Set to push Crouch for No. 3 on NU rush list-or- Rex Burkhead* So. 5-11/210 Became NU’s 58th career 1,000-yard rusher/822 yards in 2010

DefensePos.–Player Yr. Ht/Wt Notable DE–Pierre Allen*** Sr. 6-5/265 37 career starts are most on defense/Team-high 11 QB hurriesDT–Jared Crick** Jr. 6-6/285 17 sacks and 29 TFL in career/5.0 tackles per game leads Big 12 DLDT–Baker Steinkuhler* So. 6-6/290 One of four d-lineman with at least 40 tackles (43), including 3.5 sacksDE–Cameron Meredith* So. 6-4/265 Ranks fourth on the team with 54 tackles, and second with 10 hurriesMIKE–Lavonte David Jr. 6-1/210 Team leader with 128 tackles/Seven double-figure tackle gamesWILL–Will Compton So. 6-2/225 Missed first five games with foot injury/12 tackles on season, 7 vs. CU NICKEL–Eric Hagg*** Sr. 6-2/210 32 career starts at nickel back/38 tackles and five INTs in 2010LCB–Prince Amukamara*** Sr. 6-1/205 13 PBU ranks among national leaders/27 career PBU and 5 INTsRCB–Alfonzo Dennard** Jr. 5-10/195 Returned vs. KU after missing 7 quarters/Four picks and six PBU in 2010S–DeJon Gomes* Sr. 6-0/200 Hand in 12 turnovers past two seasons/Second on team with 89 tacklesCourtney Osborne So. 6-3/200 Has shown play-making ability with sack and five TFL in five startsS–Austin Cassidy* Jr. 6-1/210 36 tackles past four weeks as starter/earned scholarship before season

Special TeamsPos.–Player Yr. Ht/Wt Notable PK–Alex Henery*** Sr. 6-2/175 66-74 in career on FG/16 career multi-FG games, 5 in 2010P–Alex Henery*** Sr. 6-2/175 23 of 55 punts inside 20/Ranked sixth in Big 12 and 31st nationallyKO–Adi Kunalic*** Sr. 6-0/190 Among national leaders in touchbacks past three years/35 in 2010KOR–Brandon Kinnie* Jr. 6-3/220 Two returns for 75 yards against WashingtonTim Marlowe* So. 5-10/175 Career-long 42-yard kickoff return against Western KentuckyPR–Rex Burkhead* So. 5-11/210 Three returns while sharing duties in past monthLS–P.J. Mangieri* So. 6-4/245 Assisted Alex Henery to all-conference season in 2009H–Brett Maher* So. 6-0/170 Also doubles as Nebraska’s backup punter

National RankingsAssociated Press (Nov. 28) No. Team (1st) Record Points 1. Oregon (36) 11-0 1,475 2. Auburn (230 12-0 1,456 3. TCU (1) 12-0 1,383 4. Wisconsin 11-1 1,289 5. Stanford 11-1 1,283 6. Ohio State 11-1 11,84 7. Michigan State 11-1 1,098 8. Arkansas 10-2 1,094 9. Boise State 10-1 908 10. Oklahoma 10-2 886 11. LSU 10-2 856 12. Virginia Tech 10-2 761 13. Nebraska 10-2 740 14. Nevada 11-1 736 15. Missouri 10-2 691 16. Oklahoma State 10-2 599 17. Alabama 9-3 597 18. South Carolina 9-3 591 19. Texas A&M 9-3 582 20. Florida State 9-3 356 21. Utah 10-2 249 22. Mississippi State 8-4 224 23. West Virginia 8-3 147 24. Northern Illinois 10-2 130 25. Hawaii 9-3 43

USA Today Coaches (Nov. 28) No. Team (1st) Record Points 1. Oregon (46) 11-0 1,459 2. Auburn (10) 12-0 1,419 3. TCU (3) 12-0 1,343 4. Wisconsin 11-1 1,282 5. Stanford 11-1 1,233 6. Ohio State 11-1 1,213 7. Michigan State 11-1 1,083 8. Arkansas 10-2 1,012 9. Oklahoma 10-2 943 10. Boise State 10-1 869 11. Virginia Tech 10-2 843 12. LSU 10-2 796 13. Nebraska 10-2 773 14. Missouri 10-2 666 15. Oklahoma State 10-2 661 16. South Carolina 9-3 626 17. Nevada 11-1 621 18. Texas A&M 9-3 503 19. Alabama 9-3 501 20. Florida State 9-3 353 21. Utah 10-2 291 22. Mississippi State 8-4 223 23. Northern Illinois 10-2 130 24. West Virginia 8-3 110 25. Central Florida 9-3 62

Huskers in the 2010 PollsDate AP C H BCS ResultsPre. 8 9 -- -- def. Western Kentucky, 49-109-7 6 7 -- -- def. Idaho, 38-179-12 8 8 -- -- def. Washington, 56-219-19 6 7 -- -- def. South Dakota State, 17-39-26 6 6 -- -- idle10-3 7 6 -- -- def. Kansas State, 48-1310-10 5 4 5 -- lost to Texas, 20-1310-17 14 13 14 16 def. Oklahoma St., 51-4110-24 14 12 14 14 def. Missouri, 31-1710-31 9 10 11 7 def. Iowa State, 31-30 (OT)11-7 9 8 9 8 def. Kansas, 20-311-14 9 9 9 8 lost to Texas A&M, 9-611-21 16 15 15 15 def. Colorado, 45-1711-28 13 13 13 13



DefensePos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr.DE 34 Cameron Meredith, 6-4, 265, So. 9 Jason Ankrah, 6-4, 260, RFr. DT 55 Baker Steinkuhler, 6-6, 290, So. 90 Terrence Moore, 6-3, 285, Jr.DT 94 Jared Crick, 6-6, 285, So. 53 Thaddeus Randle, 6-1, 280, RFr.DE 95 Pierre Allen, 6-5, 265, Sr. 98 Josh Williams, 6-4, 255, So. -OR- 46 Eric Martin, 6-2, 240, So.WILL 4 Lavonte David, 6-1, 210, Jr. 36 Mathew May, 6-1, 215, Jr. -OR- 41 Thomas Grove, 6-2, 225, Sr. MIKE 51 Will Compton, 6-2, 225, So. 45 Alonzo Whaley, 6-1, 225, So. NICKEL 28 Eric Hagg, 6-2, 210, Sr. 8 Austin Cassidy, 6-1, 210, Jr.LCB 21 Prince Amukamara, 6-1, 205, Sr. 17 Ciante Evans, 5-11, 185, Fr.S 7 DeJon Gomes, 6-0, 200, Sr. 12 Courtney Osborne, 6-3, 200, So. 5 Anthony West, 6-0, 205, Sr.S 8 Austin Cassidy, 6-1, 210, Jr. 3 Rickey Thenarse, 6-0, 210, Sr. -OR- 13 P.J. Smith, 6-2, 210, So.RCB 15 Alfonzo Dennard, 5-10, 195, Jr. 2 Antonio Bell, 6-2, 190, So. -OR- 10 Dijon Washington, 6-0, 185, RFr.

Special TeamsPos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr.PK 90 Alex Henery, 6-2, 175, Sr. 1 Adi Kunalic, 6-0, 190, Sr.P 90 Alex Henery, 6-2, 175, Sr. 96 Brett Maher, 6-0, 170, So.LS 92 P.J. Mangieri, 6-4, 245, So. 67 Sam Meginnis, 6-2, 225, So.KO 1 Adi Kunalic, 6-0, 190, Sr.HOLD 96 Brett Maher, 6-0, 170, So. 8 Austin Cassidy, 6-1, 210, Jr.KOR 84/6 Brandon Kinnie/Tim MarlowePR 22 Rex Burkhead, 5-11, 210, So.

OffensePos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr.WR X 84 Brandon Kinnie, 6-3, 220, Jr. 8 Will Henry, 6-5, 215, Sr. LT 71 Jeremiah Sirles, 6-6, 310, RFr. -OR- 50 Jermarcus “Yoshi” Hardrick, 6-7, 320, Jr. LG 68 Keith Williams, 6-5, 310, Sr. 63 Andrew Rodriguez, 6-6, 325, Fr.C 58 Mike Caputo, 6-1, 275, Jr. 62 Cole Pensick, 6-2, 270, RFr.RG 74 Ricky Henry, 6-4, 305, Sr. 76 Brent Qvale, 6-7, 320, RFr.RT 73 D.J. Jones, 6-5, 310, Sr. 78 Marcel Jones, 6-7, 315, Jr.TE 81 Ben Cotton, 6-6, 255, So. -OR- 25 Kyler Reed, 6-3, 230, So. 41 Jake Long, 6-4, 235, RFr.WR Z 11 Curenski Gilleylen, 6-0, 215, Jr. -OR- 6 Tim Marlowe, 5-10, 175, So. -OR- 9 Joe Broekemeier, 6-4, 210, Sr. 1 Khiry Cooper, 6-2, 195, So. ZEBRA 44 Mike McNeill, 6-4, 235, Sr. 18 Quincy Enunwa, 6-2, 205, Fr.QB 3 Taylor Martinez, 6-1, 205, RFr. -OR- 17 Cody Green, 6-4, 225, So. -OR- 5 Zac Lee, 6-2, 215, Sr. IB 10 Roy Helu Jr., 6-0, 220, Sr. -OR- 22 Rex Burkhead, 5-11, 210, So. 27 Dontrayevous Robinson, 6-1, 230, So.FB 48 Tyler Legate, 5-10, 235, Jr. 31 C.J. Zimmerer, 6-0, 230, RFr.

Nebraska Depth Chart-Oklahoma Career Starts OFFENSE

Keith Williams, Sr., OG ....................... 31Niles Paul, Sr., WR .............................. 29Mike McNeill, Sr., WR ........................ 29Roy Helu Jr., Sr., IB ............................. 27Mike Smith, Sr., OT ............................ 26Ricky Henry, Sr., OG ........................... 26D.J. Jones, Sr., OT ............................... 15Marcel Jones, Jr., OT .......................... 13Dreu Young, Sr., TE ............................. 12Zac Lee, Sr., QB .................................. 12Brandon Kinnie, Jr., WR ..................... 12Jeremiah Sirles, RFr., OT .................... 12Mike Caputo, Jr., C ............................. 12Ben Cotton, So., TE ............................ 12Taylor Martinez, RFr., QB ................... 10Tyler Legate, Jr., FB .............................. 9Kyler Reed, So., TE ............................... 9Khiry Cooper, So., WR .......................... 4Cody Green, So., QB ............................ 4Curenski Gilleylen, Jr., WR ................... 2Rex Burkhead, So., IB ........................... 1

SPECIAL TEAMSAlex Henery, Sr., PK ............................ 51Adi Kunalic, Sr., KO ............................. 51Alex Henery, Sr., P .............................. 26

DEFENSEPierre Allen, Sr., DE ............................ 37Eric Hagg, Sr., DB ............................... 32Prince Amukamara, Sr., CB ................ 29Jared Crick, Jr., DT .............................. 26Alfonzo Dennard, Jr., CB .................... 20DeJon Gomes, Sr., S ........................... 18Anthony West, Sr., DB ........................ 17Baker Steinkuhler, So., DT .................. 12Cameron Meredith, So., DE ............... 12Lavonte David, Jr., LB ......................... 12Rickey Thenarse, Sr., S ....................... 11Will Compton, So., LB ........................ 10Lance Thorell, Jr., CB ............................ 6Sean Fisher, So., LB .............................. 6Austin Cassidy, Jr., S ............................. 5Courtney Osborne, So., S ..................... 4P.J. Smith, So., S ................................... 3Anthony Blue, Jr., CB ............................ 2Eric Martin, So., LB .............................. 2Ciante Evans, Fr., CB............................. 1Alonzo Whaley, So., LB ........................ 1

PronunciationPrince Amukamara ............. ah-moo-kuh-mare-uhKhiry Cooper ............................................... KY-reeAlfonzo Dennard ...................................DENN-erdQuincy Enunwa.................................uh-NUN-wuhCiante Evans ........................................ SEE-on-tayTyrone Fahie ................................................... FOYCurenski Gilleylen ............................... GILL-uh-lenRoy Helu Jr. ............................................... HEL-louFaron Klingelhoefer ..................................... fair-inMicah Kreikemeier ............................crack-meyerAdi Kunalic ...............................ah-dee Kuh-NALEKTyler Legate ............................................ luh-GATEBrett Maher ............................................Mah-HERBrent Qvale.............................................. kwal-leeBaker Steinkuhler ............................. STINE-koolerRickey Thenarse .................................. tuh-NARSE



No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (High School/College) 95 *** Allen, Pierre DE 6-5 265 Sr. Denver, Colo. (Thomas Jefferson) 21 *** Amukamara, Prince CB 6-1 205 Sr. Glendale, Ariz. (Apollo) 70 Anderson, Kenny DE 6-2 255 So. Omaha, Neb. (Millard West) 9 Ankrah, Jason DE 6-4 260 RFr. Gaithersburg, Md. (Quince Orchard) 70 Ash, Nick OL 6-5 275 RFr. Keller, Texas 47 Ashburn, Walker DE 6-2 240 Fr. Kenner, La. 82 Barry, Robert TE 6-8 240 RFr. Battle Creek, Neb. 40 Bart, Josh DB 6-1 175 Fr. Aurora, Neb. 2 * Bell, Antonio CB 6-2 190 So. Daytona Beach, Fla. (Mainland) 80 Bell, Kenny WR 6-1 175 Fr. Boulder, Colo. (Fairview) 39 * Blatchford, Justin DB 6-1 200 So. Ponca, Neb. 14 ** Blue, Anthony CB 5-10 185 Jr. Cedar Hill, Texas 9 Broekemeier, Joe WR 6-4 210 Sr. Aurora, Neb. (Aurora) 22 * Burkhead, Rex IB 5-11 210 So. Plano, Texas 58 ** Caputo, Mike OL 6-1 275 Jr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard North) 16 Carnes, Brion QB 6-1 190 Fr. Bradenton, Fla. (Manatee) 8 * Cassidy, Austin S 6-1 210 Jr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) 51 Chapek, Brandon OL 6-5 305 RFr. Wahoo, Neb. (Bishop Neumann) 77 Choi, Seung Hoon OL 6-2 295 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Christian) 72 Coffey, Jesse OL 6-7 290 RFr. Denton, Texas (Guyer) 51 * Compton, Will LB 6-2 225 So. Bonne Terre, Mo. (North County) 6 Cooper, Corey DB 6-1 205 Fr. Maywood, Ill. (Proviso East) 1 * Cooper, Khiry WR 6-2 195 So. Shreveport, La. (Calvary Baptist Academy) 81 * Cotton, Ben TE 6-6 255 So. Ames, Iowa 96 Cotton, Jake DT 6-6 275 Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) 94 ** Crick, Jared DT 6-6 285 Jr. Cozad, Neb. 67 Criss, Scott OL 6-3 260 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep/Wyoming) 27 Damkroger, Jon P/PK 6-1 190 Jr. Firth, Neb. (Norris/Nebraska-Omaha) 97 Dann, Jason P/PK 6-0 175 Fr. Dallas, Texas (Lake Highlands) 4 David, Lavonte LB 6-1 210 Jr. Miami, Fla. (Northwestern/Fort Scott CC) 31 * Dean, Jase CB 6-0 190 So. Bridgeport, Neb. 15 ** Dennard, Alfonzo CB 5-10 195 Jr. Rochelle, Ga. (Wilcox County) 87 Dixon, Taylor WR 5-11 190 So. Wauneta, Neb. (Wauneta-Palisade) 32 Ebke, Jim S 6-0 210 Jr. Lincoln, Neb. (East/South Dakota State) 18 Enunwa, Quincy WR 6-2 205 Fr. Moreno Valley, Calif. (Rancho Verde) 17 Evans, Ciante DB 5-11 185 Fr. Arlington, Texas (Juan Seguin) 88 Evans, Tyler WR 6-1 180 Fr. Waverly, Neb. 92 Fahie, Tyrone DE 6-3 255 Sr. Virginia Beach, Va. (Ocean Lakes) 25 Felici, Joey DB 5-9 170 Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) 42 * Fisher, Sean LB 6-6 235 So. Omaha, Neb. (Millard North) 30 Foster, Derek DB 5-11 170 Fr. Elm Creek, Neb. 80 Gdowski, Andy DE 6-3 235 Fr. Grand Island, Neb. 11 ** Gilleylen, Curenski WR 6-0 215 Jr. Leander, Texas 7 * Gomes, DeJon DB 6-0 200 Sr. Hayward, Calif. (Logan/City College of San Francisco) 11 Green, Andrew DB 6-0 190 RFr. San Antonio, Texas (James Madison) 17 * Green, Cody QB 6-4 225 So. Dayton, Texas 66 Greenfield, Beaux LS 6-0 220 Fr. Belleville, Ill. (West) 41 *** Grove, Thomas LB 6-2 225 Sr. Arlington, Neb. 99 Guy, Jay DL 6-1 305 Fr. Houston, Texas (Eisenhower) 28 *** Hagg, Eric DB 6-2 210 Sr. Peoria, Ariz. (Ironwood) 50 Hardrick, Jermarcus OL 6-7 320 Jr. Batesville, Miss. (South Panola/Fort Scott CC) 10 *** Helu Jr., Roy IB 6-0 220 Sr. Danville, Calif. (San Ramon Valley) 90 *** Henery, Alex PK/P 6-2 175 Sr. Omaha, Neb. (Burke) 74 * Henry, Ricky OL 6-4 305 Sr. Omaha, Neb. (Burke/N.D. State College of Science) 8 *** Henry, Will WR 6-5 215 Sr. El Paso, Texas (J.M. Hanks) 33 ** Hill, Ryan FB 6-3 255 Jr. Arvada, Colo. (West) 35 Holt, Andrew DB 6-0 195 Fr. Lee’s Summit, Mo. (West) 34 Hron, Mitch FB 6-2 230 RFr. Schuyler, Neb. 45 Hughes, Keegan WR 6-0 190 Fr. Roswell, Ga. 85 Hyland, KC WR 6-6 210 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Pius X) 26 Jackson, Harvey DB 6-2 200 Fr. Fresno, Texas (Hightower) 58 Jackson, Justin DT 6-3 270 So. Roca, Neb. (Norris) 29 Jameson, Seth DB 6-1 195 RFr. Southlake, Texas (Southlake Carroll) 83 Jean-Baptiste, Stanley WR 6-3 205 RFr. Miami, Fla. (Miami Central/Fort Scott CC) 55 Jensen, Rob OL 6-2 295 Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 28 * Jones, Austin IB 5-10 210 Jr. Aurora, Colo. (Smoky Hill) 73 ** Jones, D.J. OL 6-5 310 Sr. Omaha, Neb. (Central) 52 Jones, Dwight OL 6-4 275 RFr. Gretna, Neb. 78 ** Jones, Marcel OL 6-7 315 Jr. Phoenix, Ariz. (Trevor Browne) 12 Kellogg III, Ron QB 6-1 210 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Westside) 89 Kerr, J.T. TE 6-4 240 RFr. San Diego, Calif. (Scripps Ranch) 4 Kildow, Ty WR 5-7 175 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) 84 * Kinnie, Brandon WR 6-3 220 Jr. Kansas City, Mo. (Grandview/Fort Scott CC) 85 Klingelhoefer, Faron DT 6-2 265 Jr. Amherst, Neb. (Amherst/Nebraska-Kearney) 44 Kreikemeier, Micah LB 6-3 220 So. West Point, Neb. (Central Catholic) 1 *** Kunalic, Adi PK 6-0 190 Sr. Fort Worth, Texas (North Crowley) 5 * Lee, Zac QB 6-2 215 Sr. San Francisco, Calif. (St. Ignatius Prep/City College of San Francisco) 48 * Legate, Tyler FB 5-10 235 Jr. Neligh, Neb. (Neligh-Oakdale/South Dakota) 37 Lewis, Tyrone LB 6-2 205 RFr. Lincoln, Neb. (North Star) 75 Lingenfelter, Luke OL 6-4 280 Jr. Plainview, Neb. 41 Long, Jake TE 6-4 235 RFr. Elkhorn, Neb. 61 Long, Spencer OL 6-4 285 RFr. Elkhorn, Neb.

2010 Nebraska cornhuskers roster Lettermen in bold; *-Indicates Letters Earned

Numerical RosterNo. Name................................. ............... Position1 *** Adi Kunalic ..................................................... PK1 * Khiry Cooper .................................................WR2 * Antonio Bell ................................................... CB2 Lazarri Middleton .......................................... CB3 Taylor Martinez .............................................QB3 *** Rickey Thenarse ................................................S4 Ty Kildow ......................................................WR4 Lavonte David .................................................LB5 * Zac Lee ...........................................................QB5 *** Anthony West ................................................DB6 Corey Cooper .................................................DB6 * Tim Marlowe ................................................WR7 * DeJon Gomes .................................................DB7 Kody Spano ....................................................QB8 * Austin Cassidy ...................................................S8 *** Will Henry .....................................................WR9 Jason Ankrah.................................................. DE9 Joe Broekemeier ...........................................WR10 *** Roy Helu Jr. ..................................................... IB10 Dijon Washington .......................................... CB11 ** Curenski Gilleylen .........................................WR11 Andrew Green ...............................................DB12 Ron Kellogg III ................................................QB12 * Courtney Osborne ............................................S13 * P.J. Smith ..........................................................S14 ** Anthony Blue ................................................. CB14 * Lester Ward .................................................... IB15 ** Alfonzo Dennard ............................................ CB15 *** Latravis Washington ......................................QB16 Brion Carnes ..................................................QB16 Adam Watson ................................................DB17 * Cody Green ....................................................QB17 Ciante Evans ..................................................DB18 Quincy Enunwa .............................................WR18 Josh Mitchell ..................................................DB19 Wil Richards ...................................................DB21 *** Prince Amukamara ........................................ CB21 Steven Osborne ............................................WR22 * Rex Burkhead .................................................. IB23 ** Lance Thorell .................................................DB24 *** Niles Paul ......................................................WR24 Austin Williams ..............................................DB25 * Kyler Reed .......................................................TE25 Joey Felici .......................................................DB26 Tyler Wullenwaber .......................................WR26 Harvey Jackson ..............................................DB27 Jon Damkroger ...........................................P/PK27 * Dontrayevous Robinson ................................ IB28 *** Eric Hagg ........................................................DB28 * Austin Jones .................................................... IB29 Seth Jameson .................................................DB29 Collins Okafor ................................................. IB30 Derek Foster ..................................................DB31 * Jase Dean ....................................................... CB31 C.J. Zimmerer ................................................. FB32 Jim Ebke ............................................................S32 * Marcus Mendoza ........................................... CB33 ** Ryan Hill .................................................... TE/FB33 Tyson McGill ...................................................LB34 * Cameron Meredith ........................................ DE35 * Jay Martin ...................................................... FB35 Andrew Holt ..................................................DB36 ** Mathew May ..................................................LB37 Tyrone Lewis ...................................................LB37 Kevin Thomsen .............................................. DE38 * Graham Stoddard ...........................................LB38 Yusef Wade ....................................................DB39 * Justin Blatchford ............................................DB39 Jacob Smith ...................................................WR 40 Josh Bart ........................................................DB40 Zach Taylor .................................................... RB41 *** Thomas Grove ................................................LB41 Jake Long ........................................................TE42 * Sean Fisher .....................................................LB43 Brent Moravec ...............................................DB43 Dillon Schrodt ...............................................WR44 Micah Kreikemeier .........................................LB44 *** Mike McNeill........................................... TE/WR45 Keegan Hughes .............................................WR45 Alonzo Whaley ................................................LB



96 * Maher, Brett P/PK 6-0 185 So. Kearney, Neb. 92 * Mangieri, P.J. LS 6-4 245 So. Peoria, Ill. (Dunlap) 49 Manninger, Matt LB 6-1 220 So. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 6 * Marlowe, Tim WR 5-10 175 So. Youngstown, Ohio (Cardinal Mooney) 46 * Martin, Eric LB 6-2 240 So. Moreno Valley, Calif. (Rancho Verde) 35 * Martin, Jay FB 6-2 230 Jr. Waverly, Neb. 3 Martinez, Taylor QB 6-1 205 RFr. Corona, Calif. (Centennial) 36 ** May, Mathew LB 6-1 215 Jr. Imperial, Neb. (Chase County) 86 McClure, Mychael TE 6-5 245 So. Wisner, Neb. (Wisner-Pilger) 65 McDermott, Colin DE 6-2 250 So. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 89 McDermott, Conor DE 6-2 255 So. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 33 McGill, Tyson LB 6-0 225 Fr. Norfolk, Neb. 44 *** McNeill, Mike TE/WR 6-4 235 Sr. Kirkwood, Mo. 67 Meginnis, Sam LS/LB 6-2 225 So. Lincoln, Neb. (East) 32 * Mendoza, Marcus CB 5-10 195 Jr. Houston, Texas (Spring Woods) 34 * Meredith, Cameron DE 6-4 265 So. Santa Ana, Calif. (Mater Dei) 2 Middleton, Lazarri CB 6-1 190 RFr. Long Beach, Calif. (Poly) 18 Mitchell, Josh DB 5-11 165 Fr. Corona, Calif. (Eleanor Roosevelt) 68 Molek, Josh DT 6-3 245 So. Omaha, Neb. (Skutt Catholic) 52 Moore, J.C. DE 6-3 240 Fr. Fremont, Neb. 90 ** Moore, Terrence DT 6-3 285 Jr. New Orleans, La. (McDonogh 35) 43 Moravec, Brent DB 6-0 195 So. Grand Island, Neb. (Central Catholic) 57 Moudy, Mike OL 6-5 305 Fr. Castle Rock, Colo. (Douglas County) 69 Nickens, Brodrick OL 6-5 285 RFr. Alliance, Neb. 29 Okafor, Collins IB 6-1 225 So. Omaha, Neb. (Westside) 48 Okuyemi, Tobi DE 6-2 260 Fr. Maple Grove, Minn. (Wayzata) 12 * Osborne, Courtney S 6-3 200 So. Garland, Texas (South Garland) 21 Osborne, Steven WR 6-4 205 So. Garland, Texas (South Garland) 24 *** Paul, Niles WR 6-1 220 Sr. Omaha, Neb. (North) 56 Paulsen, Devin LB 6-2 215 RFr. Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln Christian) 56 Pelini, Mark OL 6-0 285 Fr. Youngstown, Ohio (Cardinal Mooney) 62 Pensick, Cole OL 6-2 270 RFr. Lincoln, Neb. (Northeast) 76 Qvale, Brent OL 6-7 320 RFr. Williston, N.D. 53 Randle, Thaddeus DL 6-1 280 RFr. Galena Park, Texas (North Shore) 25 * Reed, Kyler TE 6-3 230 So. Shawnee, Kan. (St. Thomas Aquinas) 19 Richards, Wil DB 5-11 195 RFr. Lee’s Summit, Mo. (West) 54 Roach, Trevor LB 6-2 235 Fr. Elkhorn, Neb. 27 * Robinson, Dontrayevous IB 6-1 230 So. Euless, Texas (Trinity) 63 Rodriguez, Andrew OL 6-6 325 Fr. Aurora, Neb. 97 Rome, Chase DT 6-3 280 Fr. Columbia, Mo. (Rock Bridge) 43 Schrodt, Dillon WR 6-3 185 Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (North Star) 71 Sirles, Jeremiah OL 6-6 310 RFr. Lakewood, Colo. (Bear Creek) 39 Smith, Jacob WR 5-11 185 Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Skutt Catholic) 65 *** Smith, Mike OL 6-6 285 Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. (Palo Verde) 13 * Smith, P.J. S 6-2 210 So. River Ridge, La. (John Curtis) 7 Spano, Kody QB 6-2 210 So. Stephenville, Texas 59 Starkebaum, Colby LB 6-1 215 RFr. Sterling, Colo. 55 * Steinkuhler, Baker DT 6-6 290 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) 38 * Stoddard, Graham LB 6-2 235 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) 40 Taylor, Zach RB 6-0 200 Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) 3 *** Thenarse, Rickey S 6-0 210 Sr. Los Angeles, Calif. (Jordan) 79 Thompson, Brandon OL 6-6 290 So. The Woodlands, Texas 37 Thomsen, Kevin DE 6-2 240 Jr. Elkhorn, Neb. 23 ** Thorell, Lance DB 6-1 200 Jr. Loomis, Neb. 59 Thorson, Brian OL 6-3 285 So. Omaha, Neb. (Millard North) 61 Uher, Jeff DL 6-1 275 Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 91 Vestal, Donovan DE 6-5 250 Fr. Arlington, Texas (Bowie) 38 Wade, Yusef DB 5-10 175 Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (North Star) 14 * Ward, Lester IB 6-3 225 So. Brenham, Texas 10 Washington, Dijon CB 6-0 185 RFr. Lawndale, Calif. (Leuzinger) 15 *** Washington, Latravis QB 6-3 230 Sr. Bradenton, Fla. (Bayshore) 16 Watson, Adam DB 6-0 185 Sr. Lincoln, Neb. (Niwot [Colo.]) 47 Wells, Brett TE 6-4 215 RFr. St. Paul, Neb. 5 *** West, Anthony DB 6-0 205 Sr. San Diego, Calif. (Point Loma) 45 Whaley, Alonzo LB 6-1 225 So. Madisonville, Texas 24 Williams, Austin DB 6-0 185 Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Burke) 98 Williams, Josh DE 6-4 255 So. Denton, Texas (Ryan) 68 *** Williams, Keith OL 6-5 310 Sr. Florissant, Mo. (McClure North) 26 Wullenwaber, Tyler WR 6-1 180 Fr. Utica, Neb. (Centennial) 49 *** Young, Dreu TE 6-4 255 Sr. Cozad, Neb. 31 Zimmerer, C.J. FB 6-0 230 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Gross)

46 * Eric Martin ......................................................LB47 Walker Ashburn ............................................. DE47 Brett Wells ......................................................TE48 * Tyler Legate ................................................... FB48 Tobi Okuyemi ................................................. DE49 Matt Manninger ............................................ LB49 *** Dreu Young .....................................................TE50 Jermarcus Hardrick ........................................ OL51 Brandon Chapek ............................................ OL51 * Will Compton. .................................................LB52 Dwight Jones.................................................. OL52 J.C. Moore ...................................................... DE53 Thaddeus Randle ........................................... DL54 Trevor Roach ..................................................LB55 Rob Jensen ..................................................... OL55 * Baker Steinkuhler .......................................... DT56 Devin Paulsen .................................................LB56 Mark Pelini ..................................................... OL57 Mitch Hron......................................................LB57 Mike Moudy .................................................. OL58 ** Mike Caputo .................................................. OL58 Justin Jackson ................................................ DL59 Colby Starkebaum...........................................LB59 Brian Thorson ................................................ OL61 Spencer Long ................................................. OL61 Jeff Uher ........................................................ DL62 Cole Pensick ................................................... OL63 Andrew Rodriguez ......................................... OL65 Colin McDermott ........................................... DE65 *** Mike Smith..................................................... OL66 Beaux Greenfield ............................................ LS67 Scott Criss ...................................................... OL67 Sam Meginnis ............................................LS/LB68 Josh Molek ..................................................... DT68 *** Keith Williams ................................................ OL69 Brodrick Nickens ............................................ OL70 Kenny Anderson ............................................ DE70 Nick Ash ......................................................... OL71 Jeremiah Sirles ............................................... OL72 Jesse Coffey ................................................... OL73 ** D.J. Jones ....................................................... OL74 * Ricky Henry .................................................... OL75 Luke Lingenfelter ........................................... OL76 Brent Qvale .................................................... OL77 Seung Hoon Choi ........................................... OL78 ** Marcel Jones .................................................. OL79 Brandon Thompson ....................................... OL80 Kenny Bell .....................................................WR80 Andy Gdowski ................................................ DE81 * Ben Cotton ......................................................TE82 Robert Barry ...................................................TE83 Stanley Jean-Baptiste ...................................WR84 * Brandon Kinnie .............................................WR85 KC Hyland......................................................WR85 Faron Klingelhoefer ....................................... DT86 Mychael McClure ............................................TE87 Taylor Dixon ..................................................WR88 Tyler Evans ....................................................WR89 J.T. Kerr. ..........................................................TE89 Conor McDermott ......................................... DE90 *** Alex Henery ................................................PK/P90 ** Terrence Moore ............................................. DT91 Donovan Vestal.............................................. DE92 Tyrone Fahie .................................................. DE92 * P.J. Mangieri ................................................... LS94 ** Jared Crick ..................................................... DT95 *** Pierre Allen .................................................... DE96 Jake Cotton .................................................... DT96 * Brett Maher ................................................P/PK97 Jason Dann..................................................P/PK97 Chase Rome ................................................... DT98 Josh Williams ................................................. DE99 Jay Guy ........................................................... DL



NEBRASKA-OKLAHOMA SERIESGames: 85Standing: Oklahoma leads, 44-38-3At Lincoln: Nebraska leads, 22-18-2At Memorial Stadium: Nebraska leads, 20-17-2At Norman: Oklahoma leads, 23-16-0At Owen Field: Oklahoma leads, 23-15-0At Neutral Sites: Oklahoma leads, 3-0-1Current win streak (start): Nebraska, one game (2009)

RankDate Site NU/OU Result Score11/23/1912 Lincoln / W 13-910/25/1919 Omaha / T 7-710/29/1921 Lincoln / W 44-010/28/1922 Norman / W 39-710/23/1923 Lincoln / W 24-010/11/1924 Norman / L 7-1410/31/1925 Lincoln / W 12-011/10/1928 Norman / W 44-611/16/1929 Lincoln / T 13-1310/11/1930 Norman / L 7-2010/10/1931 Lincoln / W 13-011/19/1932 Norman / W 5-010/28/1933 Lincoln / W 16-710/20/1934 Norman / W 6-010/26/1935 Lincoln / W 19-010/24/1936 Norman 15/ W 14-010/16/1937 Lincoln / T 0-010/22/1938 Norman /14 L 0-1411/25/1939 Lincoln /14 W 13-711/2/1940 Norman 12/ W 13-011/29/1941 Lincoln / W 7-610/24/1942 Norman / W 7-011/27/1943 Lincoln / L 7-2612/2/1944 Oklahoma City / L 12-319/29/1945 Lincoln / L 0-2011/23/1946 Norman /18 L 6-2711/22/1947 Lincoln / L 13-1411/13/1948 Norman /9 L 14-4110/22/1949 Lincoln /4 L 0-4811/25/1950 Norman 16/1 L 35-4911/24/1951 Lincoln /12 L 0-2711/22/1952 Norman /5 L 13-3411/21/1953 Lincoln /4 L 7-3011/20/1954 Norman /3 L 7-5511/19/1955 Lincoln /1 L 0-4111/24/1956 Norman /1 L 6-5411/23/1957 Lincoln /6 L 7-3211/22/1958 Norman /4 L 7-4010/31/1959 Lincoln /19 W 25-2111/19/1960 Norman / W 17-1411/25/1961 Lincoln / L 14-2111/24/1962 Norman /10 L 6-3411/23/1963 Lincoln 10/6 W 29-2011/21/1964 Norman 4/ L 7-1711/25/1965 Lincoln 3/ W 21-911/24/1966 Norman 4/ L 9-1011/25/1967 Lincoln /5 L 14-2111/23/1968 Norman /14 L 0-4711/22/1969 Norman 16/ W 44-1411/21/1970 Lincoln 3/ W 28-2111/25/1971 Norman 1/2 W 35-3111/23/1972 Lincoln 5/4 L 14-1711/23/1973 Norman 10/3 L 0-2711/23/1974 Lincoln 6/1 L 14-2811/22/1975 Norman 2/7 L 10-3511/26/1976 Lincoln 10/8 L 17-2011/25/1977 Norman 11/3 L 7-3811/11/1978 Lincoln 4/1 W 17-141/1/1979 Miami* 6/4 L 24-3111/24/1979 Norman 3/8 L 14-1711/22/1980 Lincoln 4/9 L 17-21

11/21/1981 Norman 5/ W 37-1411/26/1982 Lincoln 3/11 W 28-2411/26/1983 Norman 1/ W 28-2111/17/1984 Lincoln 1/4 L 7-1711/23/1985 Norman 2/5 L 7-2711/22/1986 Lincoln 5/3 L 17-2011/21/1987 Lincoln 1/2 L 7-1711/19/1988 Norman 7/9 W 7-311/18/1989 Lincoln 6/ W 42-2511/23/1990 Norman 10/ L 10-4511/29/1991 Lincoln 11/19 W 19-1411/27/1992 Norman 12/ W 33-911/26/1993 Lincoln 2/16 W 21-711/25/1994 Norman 1/ W 13-311/24/1995 Lincoln 1/ W 37-011/2/1996 Norman 5/ W 73-2111/1/1997 Lincoln 1/ W 69-710/28/2000 Norman 1/3 L 14-3110/27/2001 Lincoln 3/2 W 20-1011/13/2004 Norman /2 L 3-3010/29/2005 Lincoln / L 24-3112/2/2006 Kansas City** 19/8 L 7-2111/1/2008 Norman /4 L 28-6211/7/2009 Lincoln /20 W 10-3*Orange Bowl; **Big 12 Championship Game

Series scoring Total AverageNebraska 1,401 16.5Oklahoma 1,669 19.6

Highest NU score: 73 in 1996 (73-21)Widest NU margin: 62 in 1997 (69-7)Highest OU score: 62 in 2008 (62-28)Widest OU margin: 48 in 1949 (48-0), 1954 (55-7), 1956 (54-6)Highest-scoring game: 94 points in 1996 (NU 73-21)Scoreless tie: 1937Longest NU win streak: 7 games, 1991-97Longest NU unbeaten streak: 7 games, 1931-37, 1991-97Longest OU win streak: 16 games, 1943-58Shutouts by (last time): NU 12 (1995), OU 8 (1973)Series Notes: Nebraska’s 10-3 win in 2009 ended a four-game OU win streak in series...the 13 combined points were the fewest in a Nebraska game since 2005, and the fewest in the NU-OU series since a 7-3 NU win in 1988... The game marked just the fifth time since 1980 Nebraska posted a victory while scoring 10 or fewer points... OU’s 62 points in 2008 were its most in the series...the 2005 meeting marked the first time since 1961 that both teams entered the game unranked, but both teams finished the 2005 season ranked in the top 25...the Huskers and Sooners went head-to-head for 71 consecutive seasons (since 1927) before the streak was snapped in 1998 with the start of the two-year, North-South rotations in the Big 12...NU entered the 2000 game ranked No. 1 for the fourth time in five meetings...OU’s 2000 win ended NU’s series-long seven-game winning streak...NU had won six straight in Lincoln before the Sooners’ 31-24 win in 2005...NU was 16-3-3 in the first 22 games (1912-42), with 11 shutouts; OU was 22-4-0 from 1943 to 1968...five times the Sooners have given NU its only regular-season loss (1964, 1966, 1975, 1979, 1987); twice NU has given the Sooners their only loss (1971, 1978)...after NU upset No. 1 Oklahoma in 1978, the two teams met again in the Orange Bowl, with OU winning 31-24...the 1971 game was known as the “Game of the Century,” as No. 1 NU edged No. 2 OU, 35-31, in Norman...in 1987, the No. 2 Sooners beat the No. 1 Huskers, 17-7...one of the teams has been No. 1 in the AP poll in 13 of the last 52 meetings, including NU eight times...NU entered the 1993 contest ranked first in the USA Today/CNN Coaches poll and OU was first in the BCS standings in 2001...since the AP poll began in 1936, the NU-OU game has had at least one ranked team 59 times in 69 contests, with both teams ranked in 23; the series has featured at least one top-10 team in 47 games, two top-10 teams in 18...in the 23 games in which both teams were ranked, the lower-ranked team has won 11...an unranked team has upset a ranked

team five additional times...the game featured at least one AP top-10 team in 22 straight games from 1970 to 1990; in 17 of 32 games since 1971, both teams have been in the top 10...one of the two teams has been ranked entering the contest in all but three games since 1948...NU has entered 32 of the last 36 OU contests nationally ranked, including a 14-game stretch from 1978 to 1990 where the Huskers entered each contest in the top 10...since 1979 NU has been ranked in the top five going into the game 16 times...the winning team has had to come from behind in 26 of the last 39 games...Nebraska’s biggest-ever upset win was 25-21 in 1959, ending OU’s 36-game win streak, and 74-game conference unbeaten streak...NU recorded all-time win Nos. 200 (1925) and 300 (1942) vs. the Sooners; and NU’s 500th all-time game was vs. OU in 1949...Tom Osborne posted his 250th career win against OU in 1997...the 1923 game was the first played in NU’s Memorial Stadium...OU was 0-9-3 in its first 12 games in Lincoln...Osborne finished 13-13 against OU and handed Barry Switzer his last regular-season loss in 1988 (7-3).

SCORING SUMMARY1st 11:25 UT Holmes5ydrun(Dawsonkick) 0:14 NU Evans2ydrun(Brownkick)2nd 11:50 UT Dawson49ydfieldgoal 8:39 NU Brown51ydfieldgoal 7:24 UT Holmes61ydrun(Dawsonkick) 2:23 NU Evans23ydrun(Brownkick) 1:00 UT Dawson30ydfieldgoal3rd 8:30 UT Dawson47ydfieldgoal 2:11 NU Evans6ydrun(Brownkick)4th 10:11 NU Brown24ydfieldgoal 8:53 UT McGarity66ydpass(Dawsonkick) 1:53 UT Holmes11ydrun(Dawsonkick)

TEAM STATISTICS NU UTFIRSTDOWNS 26 22RUSHES-YARDS(NET) 63-243 28-150PASSINGYDS(NET) 155 353PassesAtt-Comp-Int 24-15-0 29-19-2TOTALOFFENSEPLAYS-YARDS 87-398 57-503Penalties-Yards 5-35 4-24PossessionTime 39:35 20:25

1996 Texas 37, Nebraska 27

St. Louis, Mo.-- UnrankedTexasusedahigh-poweredoffense toupset third-rankedNebraska infrontof63,109fansattheinauguralBig12ChampionshipGameinsidetheTWADomeonDec.7,1996.

Nebraska’sball-controloffenseallowedtheHuskerstoownanearly2-to-1edgeintimeofpossession.NUran87totalplaystoonly57forTexas,buttheLonghornsstillout-gainedtheHuskers503-398,whileaveragingawhopping8.8yardsperplay.

Texasnevertrailedinthefirsthalfafterscoringlessthanfourminutesintothegame.TheHuskerspulledevenat7-7inthefirstquarterandtiedthescoreat10-10and17-17inthesecondperiodbeforealatefieldgoalgavetheLonghornsa20-17halftimelead.Texasextendeditsleadtosixwithathird-quarterfieldgoalbeforeaDeAngeloEvanstouchdownrungaveNebraskaa24-23advantage.Afourth-quarterfieldgoalstretchedtheleadto27-23beforeTexasscoredtwotouchdownsinthefinalnineminutestoclaimthefirst-everBig12Championship.

JamesBrownthrewfor353yardsinthewin,completing19-of-28passeswithtwointerceptionsandonetouchdown.PriestHolmesranfor120yardsandthreescoresononlyninecarries.ForNebraska,ScottFrostcompleted15-of-24passesfor155yards.Evans,atruefreshman,had32carriesfor130yardsandthreetouchdowns.ThelosssnappedNU’s31-gamewinningstreakagainstconferenceopponents.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALNo.3Nebraska 7 10 7 3 27Texas 7 13 3 14 37

SCORING SUMMARY1st 14:12 OU Patrick2ydrun(Hartleykick) 5:35 OU Kelly66ydpassfromThompson(Hartleykick)2nd 4:37 NU Teafatiller14ydpassfromTaylor(Congdonkick)3rd 1:25 OU Kelly3ydpassfromThompson(Hartleykick)

TEAM STATISTICS NU OUFIRSTDOWNS 17 13RUSHES-YARDS(NET) 21-84 28-42PASSINGYDS(NET) 282 265PassesAtt-Comp-Int 50-23-3 35-19-1TOTALOFFENSEPLAYS-YARDS 71-366 63-307Penalties-Yards 5-24 3-25PossessionTime 28:21 31:39

2006 Oklahoma 21, Nebraska 7

Kansas City, Mo.-- AfterearningaspotinthreeofthefirstfourBig12ChampionshipGames,Nebraskareturnedtothetitlegamefollowingafive-yearabsenceonDec.2,2006.TheHuskers,whohadwontheirlasttwotitlegames,couldnotmakeitthreeinarow,asaslowstartdoomedNUina21-7lossto12th-rankedOklahomainfrontof80,031fansonabone-chillingSaturdaynightatArrowheadStadium.

NebraskafumbleditsfirstplayfromscrimmageandOklahomacapitalizedontheshortfieldwhenAllenPatrickscoredfromtwoyardsoutontheSooners’firstplay.Laterinthefirstquarter,OUwentontopbytwotouchdownswhenBrandonThompsonfoundMalcolmKellyfora66-yardtouchdownpass.

TheHuskers cut the lead to14-7at thehalfwhenBig12OffensivePlayerof theYearZacTaylorfoundHunterTeafatillerfora14-yardtouchdownwithunderfiveminutesremaininginthehalf.ButanymomentumtheHuskershadfromthatscoreendedwhentheSoonersmarch99yardson11playsforthegame’sfinalscorelateinthethirdquarter.

Nebraskaout-gainedOklahoma366-307onthenightbutwasplaguedbyturnovers.Taylorthrewaseason-highthreeinterceptions-includingoneintheSoonerendzone-andNUalsolosttwofumbles,astheSoonerswereplus-fourintheturnoverdepartment.Taylorcompleted23-of-50passesfor282yards,whileThompsoncompleted19-of-34passesfor265yards.Theteamsrushedforacombined126yards.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALNo.20Nebraska 0 7 0 0 7No.12Oklahoma 14 0 7 0 21

SCORING SUMMARY1st 7:17 NU Brown42ydfieldgoal 2:56 NU Crouch31ydrun(Brownkick)2nd 7:47 NU Brown21ydfieldgoal 7:26 NU TeamSafety3rd 10:12 NU Crouch4ydrun(Brownkick)4th 13:26 UT Brooks20ydfumblerecovery(passfailed)

TEAM STATISTICS UT NUFIRSTDOWNS 6 22RUSHES-YARDS(NET) 29-9 58-234PASSINGYDS(NET) 164 55PassesAtt-Comp-Int 42-15-3 15-6-1TOTALOFFENSEPLAYS-YARDS 71-173 73-289Penalties-Yards 3-17 4-20PossessionTime 22:09 37:51

1999 Nebraska 22, Texas 6

San Antonio, Texas-- Third-rankedNebraskaavengeditsonlylossoftheregularseasonandwonitssecondBig12titleinthreeseasonswitha22-6winoverNo.12Texasinfrontof65,035attheAlamodomeonDec.4,1999.

TheHuskerdefensewasdominant,holdingTexas toonly178yardsofoffensewhile forcing fourturnovers.TheLonghornsrushedforonlynineyards,whileNUpoundedout234yardsontheground.

Nebraskagotallthepointsitwouldneedinthefirstquarter.JoshBrownopenedthescoringwitha42-yardfieldgoaleightminutesintothegameandEricCrouchscoredona31-yardtouchdownrunfour-and-a-halfminuteslater.

TheBlackshirtsthengotinontheoffensiveactionasaninterceptionsetupanotherBrownfieldgoalmidwaythroughthesecondquarter.Ontheensuingpossession,theHuskersforcedtheirsecondsafetyoftheseasontogiveNUa15-0leadatthehalf.CrouchthenaddedhissecondrushingtouchdownofthedayearlyinthethirdquarterbeforeTexasreturnedafumble20yardsforatouchdownearlyinthefourthquartertoaccountfortheLonghorns’onlyscore.

Crouchcarriedtheball23timesfor72yardsandtossedfor55yards,whileCorrellBuckhaltertotaled136yardson20carries.MajorApplewhitecompletedonly15-of-42passesandwassackedseventimes.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALNo.11Texas 0 0 0 6 6No.3Nebraska 10 5 7 0 22

SCORING SUMMARY1st 10:18 NU Frost6ydrun(Brownkick) 6:13 NU Brown27ydfieldgoal 2:19 NU Brown26ydfieldgoal 0:00 NU Brown31ydfieldgoal2nd 11:18 NU Green25ydrun(Brownkick) 8:53 TAMU Bryan32ydfieldgoal 5:19 NU Green1ydrun(Brownkick) 0:25 NU Frost2ydrun(Brownkick)3rd 7:22 NU Brown44ydfieldgoal4th 11:13 NU Green6ydrun(Brownkick) 8:25 TAMU Spiller13ydpassfromStewart(passfailed) 3:38 TAMU Glenn35ydfumblereturn(passfailed) 1:03 NU London3ydrun(Retzlaffkick)

TEAM STATISTICS TAMU NUFIRSTDOWNS 13 25RUSHES-YARDS(NET) 23-13 67-335PASSINGYDS(NET) 264 201PassesAtt-Comp-Int 48-21-2 18-12-0TOTALOFFENSEPLAYS-YARDS 71-277 85-536Penalties-Yards 6-43 4-38PossessionTime 25:37 34:23

1997 Nebraska 54, Texas A&M 15

San Antonio, Texas-- Second-rankedNebraskascoredearlyandoftenenroutetocapturingitsfirstBig12titlewitha54-15thrashingofTexasA&Minfrontof64,824fansattheAlamodomeonDec.6,1997.

TheHuskeroffensegained536yards,whileaveragingmorethansixyardspergame.Nebraskaranfor335yardsandadded201yardsthroughtheair,whileTexasA&Mmanagedjust277totalyards.AhmanGreencarried34timesfor179yardsandthreetouchdowns,whileScottFrosthad79yardson15carrieswhilescoringtwotouchdowns.Frosttalsocompleted12-of-18passes,whileA&Mcompletedonly21-of-48passesandwasinterceptedtwicewhilethrowingfor264yards.TheAggieshadonly13yardsrushing.

Nebraskadominatedthefirsthalf,scoringthefirst24pointsofthegame,includingthreeBrownfieldgoalsandrushingtouchdownsbyFrostandGreen.AfterA&Mgotontheboardwithafieldgoal,GreenandFrostaddedtouchdownrunsagaintogiveNUa37-3leadatthehalf.TheHuskersextendedtheleadto47-3earlyinthefourthquarterbeforetheteamsscoredthreetouchdownsinthefinal8:25.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALNo.14TexasA&M 0 3 0 12 15No.2Nebraska 16 21 3 14 54

SCORING SUMMARY1st 11:04 NU Henery45ydfieldgoal 06:32 NU Henery52ydfieldgoal2nd 02:19 UT McCoy2ydrun(Lawrencekick)3rd 01:40 UT Lawrence39ydfieldgoal4th 11:34 NU Henery28ydfieldgoal 01:44 NU Henery42ydfieldgoal 00:00 UT Lawrence46ydfieldgoal

2009 Texas 13, Nebraska 12

Arlington, Texas (Dec. 5)--- Ndamukong Suh and theNebraskaBlackshirtsprovidedanotherdominantdefensiveperformance,butNo.3TexasescapedfromCowboysStadiumwitha13-12victoryovertheNo.22Huskersonawalk-off46-yardfieldgoalintheBig12ChampionshipGame.

Suh,a seniorAll-Americadefensive tacklewho is a candidate foreverymajornationaldefensiveawardandaHeismanTrophyfinalist,setaBig12ChampionshipGamerecordwith4.5sacksamonghisseventacklesforlossandcareer-hightying12totaltackles,whiletheBlackshirtssackedTexasHeismanTrophycandidateColtMcCoyninetimes.TheBlackshirtsalsointerceptedMcCoythreetimes,whichallledtoAlexHeneryfieldgoals.TheBlackshirtsnotched18tacklesfor65yardslostagainsttheLonghorns.

ThefinalHeneryfieldgoalcamefrom43yardsoutwith1:44lefttogiveNebraskaa12-10leadovertheunbeatenLonghorns.TheHuskers,whofellto9-4withthreeoftheirlossesbytwopointsorless,watchedtheLonghornsimproveto13-0astheyquicklygotintofieldgoalrangeafterNebraska’sensuingkickoffbouncedoutofboundstogiveUTpossessionatitsown40tostartthedrive.

TexasdrovetotheNU26,buttheBlackshirtsstiffenedandpushedtheLonghornsbackonapairofplaysbeforeMcCoyrolledrightandthrewafloateroutofboundstotryandstoptheclock,eventhoughTexashadatimeoutremaining.TheclockinitiallywenttozeroandNebraskabrieflycelebratedavictory,beforeofficialsclearedthefieldandputonesecondbackontheclocktogiveUTalastfieldgoalattempt.HunterLawrencesnucka46-yardfieldgoaljustinsidetheleftuprighttogivetheLonghornstheBig12title.

Nebraska’sdefenseheldMcCoyandthehigh-poweredLonghornoffensetojust202totalyards,includingjust18rushingyards.TheHuskersmusteredjust106yardsoftotaloffenseagainstUT,butHenerywent4-for-4onhisfieldgoalattemptstonearlygiveNUaleaguetitle.

RoyHeluJr.ledtheHuskerswith10carriesfor32yards,whileRexBurkheadcarried17timesfor22yardsagainstastingyanddisciplinedUTdefense.Leecompletedjust6-of-19passesfor39yardsandthreeinterceptions.McCoycompleted20-of-36passesfor186yardsandalsotossedthreeinterceptions,whileTre’Newtonledallrusherswith36yardson19carries.JordanShipleyledallreceiverswithsevencatchesfor71yards,includingabigplayontheUTdrivetosetupthewinningscore.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALNo.3Texas 0 7 3 3 13No.22Nebraska 6 0 0 6 12

TEAM STATISTICS UT NUFIRSTDOWNS 17 5RUSHES-YARDS(NET) 38-18 35-67PASSINGYDS(NET) 184 39PassesAtt-Comp-Int 36-20-3 20-6-3TOTALOFFENSEPLAYS-YARDS 74-202 55-106InterceptionReturns-Yards 3-4 3-0Penalties-Yards 7-45 7-64PossessionTime 32:00 28:00Third-DownConversions 6of19 2of16SacksBy:Number-Yards 1-8 9-52

Cornhuskers to WatchAdi KunalicPlace-KickerSenior | 6-0 | 190Fort Worth, Texas

SEASON HIGHSKickoff Attempts – 10 vs. WKU; at Oklahoma State; Touchbacks – 7 vs. Missouri.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS PAT FG KO TB2007 12/0 1-1 1-1 81 292008 13/0 0-0 0-0 66 282009 14/0 0-0 0-0 78 292010 12/0 0-0 0-0 78 35Totals 51/0 1-1 1-1 303 121

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Team’s primary kickoff specialist for fourth straight year...opened season with eight kickoffs for 69.1-yard average against Western Kentucky...added two touchbacks while WKU did not get past its own 30-yard line. Idaho: Had three touchbacks on his eight kicks against Idaho, as the Vandals did not reach the 25-yard line on any return. Washington: Limited the Huskies on special teams, as five of his nine kickoffs went for touchbacks, while UW started eight of its nine drives inside the 25-yard line. South Dakota State: Booted four of his kickoffs into the end zone, as SDSU did not start a drive after a kickoff past the 25-yard line. Kansas State: Averaged 70.1 yards on his nine kickoffs, including three touchbacks in NU’s 48-13 win. Texas: Kept Texas pinned in its own zone, as two of his three kickoffs were touchbacks, while the other kick was returned to the 16-yard line. Oklahoma State: Booted four of his 10 kickoffs for touchbacks and held the Cowboys inside the 30 on eight kickoffs...collected his first tackle of the season. Missouri: Dominated on special teams, as he put all seven of his kickoffs into the end zone for touchbacks, as Missouri had no kickoff return yards. Iowa State: Averaged 71.6 yards on his five kickoffs, including three touchbacks...one of ISU’s two returns came on a ball he kicked into the end zone from his own 15-yard line. Kansas: Did not have a touchback on his five kicks, but helped pin Kansas inside its own 20 on two drives. Texas A&M: Averaged 64.0 yards on three kickoffs with one touchback. Colorado: Had three touchbacks on his eight kickoffs, as he limited the Buffaloes inside the 30-yard line on six of the eight drives following his kickoffs.

1

Taylor MartinezQuarterbackR-Freshman | 6-1 | 195Corona, Calif.

SEASON HIGHSPassing Attempts – 35 at Oklahoma State; Completions – 23 at Oklahoma State; Passing Yards – 323 at Oklahoma State; Long Pass – 79 at Kansas State; Passing TDs – 5 at Oklahoma State; Rushes – 19 at Washington, at Oklahoma State; Rushing Yards – 241 at Kansas State; Rushing TDs – 4 at Kansas State

CAREER PASSING STATISTICSYear G/GS Comp.-Att.-Int. Yards TD2009 -- Redshirt --2010 11/10 97-163-5 1,435 9Totals 11/10 97-163-5 1,435 9

CAREER RUSHING STATISTICSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2009 -- Redshirt --2010 11/10 134 974 12Totals 11/10 134 974 12

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Became the first-ever NU freshman to start a season opener at QB..rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns on seven carries, including a 46-yard TD on his first carry...his 127 yards were the most rushing yards by a Husker freshman QB (previous best was 108 by Eric Crouch in 1998) and first 100-yard rushing day by a Husker QB since 2003...his three TDs were the most by a NU freshman in a season opener...had rushes of 46 and 43 yards vs. WKU...completed 9-of-15 passes for 136 yards in totaling 263 yards of total offense. Idaho: Guided NU to a 38-17 victory with 263 yards of total offense...rushed for 157 yards - the highest total by any Husker freshman since 1996 - and two TDs...scored on runs of 67 and 20 yards...completed 12-of-17 passes for 106 yards, including a 31-yard strike to Rex Burkhead. Washington: Earned Big 12 and national freshman-of-the-week honors after leading Nebraska to a 56-21 win at Washington, NU’s most points in a road non-conference game since 1986...accounted for 287 yards of total offense, the most ever by a Husker rookie QB, completing 7-of-11 passes for 150 yards and a 24-yard TD pass to Mike McNeill...eclipsed the 100-yard rushing mark for the third straight game, going for 137 yards and three scores on 19 carries, scoring on runs of 80, 1 and 1 yards...his 80-yard run on the first play of the second half was the longest ever by a Husker freshman. South Dakota State: Totaled 215 yards of offense, including 75 rushing yards, while completing 6-of-14 passes for 140 yards and a score. Kansas State: Guided a Nebraska offense that set a school record by averaging 11.288 yards per play (587 yards on 52 snaps) in a 48-13 win...named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week and Rivals.com National Freshman of the Week for the second time this season for his performance against Kansas State...

3

Rickey ThenarseSafetySenior | 6-1 | 210Los Angeles, Calif.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 10 vs. SDSU; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 1-1 vs. SDSU; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – 1 vs. SDSU; Interceptions – 1 vs. Idaho.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT INT PBU2006 14/0 9 1 12007 12/0 28 0 02008 11/5 24 1 12009 4/0 11 0 0 2010 9/5 34 1 1Totals 50/10 106 3 3

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Returned to action for the first time since missing most of 2009 following knee surgery in September of 2009...totaled four tackles as NU’s starter at safety, including two solo stops, in holding Western Kentucky to just 299 total yards. Idaho: Finished with six tackles against Idaho and played a major role in the Blackshirts forcing six turnovers in a 38-

3

broke NU records for total offense by a freshman (369 yards, previous record 294 by Calvin Jones at Kansas in 1991) and rushing yards by a quarterback (241 yards, previous record was 234 by Jammal Lord vs. Texas in 2002)...his 241 rushing yards were the ninth-best total in school history and the most by any Husker since Jones’ performance in 1991...collected his fourth 100-yard game this season as he rushed for four scores, including runs of 80 (career long), 35, 41 and 14 yards...completed 5-of-7 passes for 128 yards, including a 79-yard pass to Kyler Reed which was the longest pass play by a Husker since 2002 and the ninth-longest pass play in school history. Texas: Was held in check by Texas, rushing for a season-low 21 yards while completing 4-of-12 passes for 63 yards. Oklahoma State: Named National Offensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Foundation and Big 12 Freshman of the Week after being the first Husker to throw for 300 yards and rush for 100 yards...Totaled 435 yards of total offense to rank third on NU’s single-game chart, breaking NU’s freshman mark for total offense for the second time this season...established career highs in attempts (35), completions (23), passing yards (323) and touchdowns (5), setting Husker freshman marks in all four categories...his five touchdown passes bettered his season total through six games...became the first Husker freshman to throw for 1,000 yards in a season...reached the 100-yard mark on the ground for the fifth time in 2010, rushing for 112 yards on 19 carries. Missouri: Guided Nebraska to 24 first-half points before suffering a bone bruise that sidelined him for the second half...completed 6-of-9 passes, including his first five attempts, for 115 yards and a touchdown...completed a 40-yard touchdown pass to Kyler Reed, as Nebraska totaled 256 yards of offense in the first 15 minutes. Iowa State: Didn’t start because of a sprained ankle, but lined up at wide receiver for one play, a 29-yard run by Rex Burkhead. Kansas: Returned to the lineup at quarterback and accounted for 238 yards of total offense...rushed 11 times for 71 yards and also completed 14 of 26 passes for 167 yards, although he did throw his first interception since the South Dakota State game. Texas A&M: Completed 11-of-17 passes for 107 yards...rushed 11 times for 17 yards. Colorado: Did not play because of injuries suffered in the Texas A&M game.

17 victory...intercepted a Nathan Enderle pass and returned it 47 yards for his first career score in the second quarter, as Nebraska returned a pair of picks for scores. Washington: Keyed a defense that limited Washington to just 246 yards of offense, including 71 yards passing...led NU’s defensive backfield with five tackles, all solo stops, and forced a fumble. South Dakota State: Thenarse helped limit the Jackrabbits to three points, as he totaled a career-best 10 stops, including a two-yard loss on 4th-and-goal at the NU 1-yard line. Kansas State: Totaled three tackles, as he helped limit KSU’s Daniel Thomas to just 63 rushing yards on 22 carries and the Wildcats to 135 passing yards in a 48-13 win. Texas: Finished with three tackles, as NU held Texas to just 271 yards of total offense. Oklahoma State: Totaled three tackles coming off the bench.Missouri: Saw action in the secondary, but did not record any tackles, as the Huskers limited the Tigers to a season-low 199 passing yards. Iowa State: Did not play. Kansas: Did not play. Texas A&M: Did not play. Colorado: Saw his first action since the Missouri game and did not record a tackle, as the Huskers limited Colorado passers to just 10-of-27 through the air.

Lavonte DavidLinebackerJunior | 6-1 | 210Miami, Fla.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 19 vs. SDSU; Sacks – 2 vs. Kansas; Tackles for Loss – 4 at Texas A&M; QB Hurries – 2 at Washington; PBUs – 2 vs. Idaho, vs. SDSU; Interceptions – None.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2010 12/12 128 6.0-50 14-59Totals 12/12 128 6.0-50 14-59

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: David stepped into the starting lineup at MIKE linebacker and recorded a team-high 13 stops in his Husker debut. Idaho: Was second on the team with seven tackles, including a 13-yard sack in the first quarter. Washington: Keyed a defense that limited Washington to just 246 yards of offense...picked up five tackles, including four solo stops, while adding a tackle for loss, a team-high two quarterback hurries and a pass breakup. SDSU: Reached double figures in tackles for the second time in 2010, finishing with 19 stops - the most by a Husker since 2004 and the seventh-most in school history - along with a team-high two pass breakups against SDSU...his effort limited the Jackrabbits to just three points and 236 total yards. Kansas State: David eclipsed double figures for the third time in 2010, finishing with a game-high 16 tackles, as Nebraska held the Wildcats to 13 points...earned Big 12 Defensive Player-of-the-Week honors for his performance at K-State which included 10 solo tackles and a season-best two tackles-for-loss, including a seven-yard sack. Texas: David reached double figures in

4

Anthony WestCornerbackSenior | 6-0 | 205San Diego, Calif.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 3 at Kansas State; at Oklahoma State; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – at Oklahoma State; Interceptions – 1 vs. Idaho.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT INT PBU2007 11/0 6 0 02008 12/11 29 2 92009 13/5 11 0 42010 12/1 11 1 1Totals 48/17 57 3 14

DeJon GomesDefensive BackSenior | 6-0 | 190Hayward, Calif.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 12 at Kansas State; Sacks – 1.0 vs. Kansas; Tackles for Loss – 2 at Iowa State; QB Hurries – 1 at Washington, 1 at Kansas State; PBUs – 2 vs. Missouri. vs. Iowa State; Interceptions – 1 vs. Idaho, vs. Missouri, vs. Colorado

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT PBU INT2009 13/6 46 9 4 2010 12/12 89 6 3Totals 25/18 135 15 7

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Keyed a defensive effort that allowed just 120 yards in the air on 22 attempts, finishing with six tackles, including four solo stops, and forced a fumble. Idaho: Enjoyed one of the best games of his career with 10 tackles, including eight tackles in the first half when Nebraska built a 31-3 lead...picked off a pass and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown, one of

7

Zac LeeQuarterbackSenior | 6-2 | 215San Francisco, Calif.

SEASON HIGHSAttempts – 9 vs. Texas; Completions – 4 vs. Texas; Passing Yards – 45 vs. WKU; Long Pass – 24 vs. WKU; Passing TDs – 0; Rushes – 10 vs. Texas; Rushing Yards – 25 vs. Texas; Rushing Touchdowns - None.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS Comp.-Att.-Int. Yards TD2007 -- Redshirt --2008 2/0 1-2-0 5 02009 13/12 177-302-10 2,143 142010 4/0 11-20-0 102 0Totals 19/12 189-324-10 2,250 14

CAREER RUSHING STATISTICSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2007 -- Redshirt --2008 2/0 2 17 02009 13/12 103 171 12010 4/0 15 57 0Totals 19/12 120 245 1

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Saw action on NU’s final two drives, completing 3-of-4 passes for 45 yards, while rushing three times for 21 yards. Idaho-Washington-SDSU-KSU: Did not play. Texas: Came off the bench to complete 4-of-9 passes for 14 yards while rushing 10 times for 25 yards...led NU on a 16-play, 83-yard drive for a field goal on his first series. Oklahoma State: Did not play. Missouri: Played the entire second half after Taylor Martinez suffered an ankle injury and guided the Husker offense in a 31-17 win over Missouri...completed 1-of-3 passes for 11 yards, while also rushing twice for 11 yards, as Nebraska preserved a 14-point win by running out the final 8:40 of the game. Iowa State-Kansas-Texas A&M: Did not play. Colorado: Played part of the fourth quarter, completing 3-of-4 passes for 32 yards in the Senior Day win over the Buffs.

5

5

Tim MarloweWide Receiver/ReturnsSophomore | 5-10 | 175Youngstown, Ohio

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: All-purpose threat who saw time as a receiver as well as on kickoff returns...totaled 82 all-purpose yards, including his first career rush of 13 yards...returned two kicks for 62 yards, including a career-long 42-yard return in the third quarter. Idaho: Recorded one kickoff return for 27 yards. Washington: Played, but did not have any touches in NU’s 56-21 victory. South Dakota State: Returned a punt for the first time in his career, losing a yard and fumbling on his only return against SDSU. Kansas State: Saw action in NU’s 48-13 win, but did not have any statistics. Texas: Played but did not record any stats in NU’s 20-13 loss to Texas. Oklahoma State: Had one kickoff return for 21 yards to the NU 42-yard line, setting up a second-quarter score in NU’s 51-41 victory over the No. 17 Cowboys. Missouri: Made a big play on special teams, as his 29-yard return to the NU 43-yard line gave the Huskers good field position after MU pulled to within 24-14...the return set up NU’s final score two plays later on a 53-yard run by Roy Helu Jr. Iowa State: Had one kickoff return for 16 yards. Kansas: Played in NU’s 20-3 win, but did not have any statistics. Texas A&M: Saw game action against the Aggies but did not record any statistics. Colorado: Saw time on both return units and on offense against CU...had two kickoff returns for 28 yards, one punt return and one rush for one yard.

6

Austin CassidyDefensive BackJunior | 6-1 | 210Lincoln, Neb.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 12 vs. Iowa State; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions – 1 at Iowa State

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT PBU INT2007 -- Redshirt --2008 2/0 1 0 02009 8/0 9 1 02010 12/5 38 0 1Totals 22/5 48 1 1

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Saw action, but did not record a tackle. Idaho: Totaled three tackles primarily playing in nickle and dime situations, as the Huskers forced six turnovers and held the Vandals to 279 total yards. Washington: Played on defense and special teams but did not record a tackle. South Dakota State: Cassidy had two special teams tackles as the Huskers posted a 17-3 win. Kansas State: Had an assist as he played late in the game on defense and on special teams. Texas: Recorded one tackle on special teams. Oklahoma State: Saw his most extensive time of the season, seeing time in Nebraska’s dime defenses. Missouri: Made his first career start at safety, recording six tackles, including four solo stops...helped limit Missouri to a season-low 199 passing yards on just 18-of-42 passing. Iowa State: Turned in the finest game of his career, setting a career high with 12 tackles while forcing a fumble and returning an interception 29 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to give NU a 17-10 lead. Kansas: Totaled five tackles, as NU held Kansas to 87 total yards, including 3-for-13 passing for 15 yards. Texas A&M: Had five tackles against the Aggies, while limiting Texas A&M to no touchdowns and fewer than 200 yards passing. Colorado: Totaled a pair of tackles, as NU held CU passers to 10-of-27 in the air and just 99 rushing yards in a 45-17 victory.

8

Cornhuskers to Watchtackles for the third straight game, finishing with 10 stops, including a tackle for loss, and a quarterback hurry. Oklahoma State: Totaled eight tackles, all solo stops, and added a pass breakup which led to Eric Hagg’s second-quarter interception. Missouri: Tied for the team lead with eight tackles, as Nebraska defeated a top-10 team for the first time since 2001...played a solid all-around game with two tackles for loss, including an 11-yard sack, and added a quarterback hurry as NU held the Tigers to 341 total yards. Iowa State: Reached double figures in tackles for the fifth time this season, recording 10 stops, including a TFL, in NU’s 31-30 victory. Kansas: Was a force, as NU limited KU to 87 total yards...collected a team-high 10 tackles, including two sacks for eight yards, and added a pass breakup in a 20-3 win. Texas A&M: Had a team-high three tackles for loss and added a sack...totaled a team-high 14 tackles, including seven solo stops. Colorado: Topped NU in tackles for the eighth time this season, recording eight stops against the Buffaloes, while holding Colorado to just 99 yards rushing.

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Saw time in the opener, but did not record a tackle. Idaho: Totaled three tackles, including a pair of solo stops, and added an interception and a 23-yard return as part of a six-turnover performance by the Blackshirts. Washington: Played, but did not record a tackle, as he helped a Husker pass defense limit the Huskies to 71 passing yards. South Dakoka State: Didn’t have a tackle, but helped limit SDSU to 236 total yards, including 95 yards passing on 28 attempts. Kansas State: Had a season-high three tackles, all solo stops, as Nebraska held the Wildcats to 13 points and 135 yards through the air. Texas: West did not have a stop, but helped the Huskers hold Texas to 271 total yards. Oklahoma State: Made his first start of the season, totaling three tackles and a pass breakup, as he matched his season high in tackles. Missouri: Saw time at both corner and safety in NU’s 31-17 win over the previously unbeaten Tigers, but did not have a tackle. Iowa State: Totaled two tackles in NU’s overtime win over the Cyclones. Kansas: Helped limit KU to 87 total yards, including 15 passing yards, but did not record a tackle. Texas A&M: Saw game action, but did not register any tackles as NU held the Aggies to nine points. Colorado: Played, but did not record a tackle, as the Huskers clinched the Big 12 North Division title.

two INTs for scores in the first half. Washington: Gomes anchored a defensive backfield that held Washington to 71 yards on 4-of-20 passing...totaled five tackles, including four solo stops, and added a quarterback hurry. South Dakota State: Gomes keyed a Husker defense that allowed 236 yards, including 95 yards through the air, with nine tackles. Kansas State: Gomes anchored a stingy defense that limited Kansas State to just 135 passing yards and 13 points...set a career high with 12 tackles, including seven solo stops, while forcing a fumble, a TFL and adding a quarterback hurry. Texas: Reached double figures in tackles for the second straight game, totaling 11 stops, including four solos...helped limit Texas to just 62 yards passing and 271 total yards. Oklahoma State: Paced the Huskers in tackles, as he reached double figures for the third straight game...had 10 tackles, including eight solo stops, as the Huskers handed the No. 17 Cowboys their first loss. Missouri: Gomes shined in pass coverage, as the Huskers limited No. 7 Missouri to a season-low 199 passing yards on 42 attempts...totaled four tackles, a season-best two pass breakups and added his second interception of the season in knocking off the previously unbeaten Tigers. Iowa State: Turned in a sterling effort at Iowa State, totaling six tackles, including a pair for losses, and adding two pass breakups in the overtime win over Iowa State. Kansas: Helped anchor a defense which allowed just 87 yards, as he totaled five tackles, including a six-yard sack - his first of the year. Texas A&M: Had six tackles against the Aggies, including one solo stop...tallied one pass breakup...helped the Blackshirts hold Texas A&M to nine points. Colorado: Was Nebraska’s nominee for weekly Big 12 honors, as he recorded five tackles, an interception and fumble recovery in the win over Colorado...NU converted both of Gomes’ takeaways into scores...opened the second half by intercepting a Cody Hawkins pass which NU turned into a touchdown to make it 24-3...provided NU’s final touchdown, as he scooped up a Scotty McKnight fumble and returned it to the CU 3-yard line before the Huskers scored two plays later.

Cornhuskers to WatchRoy Helu Jr.I-BackSenior | 6-0 | 220Danville, Calif.

SEASON HIGHSAttempts – 28 vs. Missouri; Rushing Yards – 307 vs. Missouri; Long Rush – 73 vs. Missouri; Touchdowns – 3 vs. Missouri; Receptions – 2 vs. Oklahoma State; Receiving Yards – 14 vs. Missouri

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2007 7/0 45 209 02008 13/2 125 803 72009 14/14 220 1,147 102010 12/11 166 1,129 10Totals 46/27 556 3,279 27

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Enjoyed an efficient evening with five carries for 29 yards and a score as Nebraska rolled to a 49-10 victory. Idaho: Collected his first 100-yard day, rushing for 107 yards and a score on just nine carries...broke open a 10-0 game with a 58-yard scoring run in the second quarter, his longest dash since a 63-yard scamper against Oklahoma last November. Washington: Helu helped ignite Nebraska’s 383-yard rushing day, carrying 10 times for 110 yards and a pair of scores in NU’s 56-21 win...posted his second 100-yard day of the year, scoring an 8-yard touchdown in the second quarter before breaking off a 65-yard scoring dash in the third quarter to make it 42-21. South Dakota State: Helu saw his streak of 100-yard days snapped, as he finished with 59 yards on 19 carries in NU’s 17-3 win over South Dakota State. Kansas State: Helu earned his third 100-yard day in four weeks, totaling 110 yards on just 10 carries..broke open the game with a 68-yard scoring run in the third quarter. Texas: Was held to 43 yards on 11 carries and did not have a rush longer than seven yards. Oklahoma State: Totaled 42 yards on 12 carries to help NU score 51 points at Oklahoma State...also caught his first two passes of the season, totaling 10 yards. Missouri: Enjoyed a record-setting day against Missouri, rushing for a career-high 307 yards and three touchdowns, to earn Walter Camp Foundation National Player-of-the-Week honors, as well as Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week...set single-game school marks for rushing (307) and all-purpose yards (321), breaking the single-game rushing mark of 294 set by Calvin Jones in 1991..scored on a 66-yard run on NU’s first offensive play and raced for a career-long 73-yard touchdown later in the same quarter...capped the day with a 53-yard score, his sixth run of 50 or more yards this season...matched his career high with 28 carries, as he went over the 100-yard mark for the fourth time this season and 11th in his career....became the first runner in the FBS to run for 300 yards this season (85th time in NCAA FBS history). Iowa State: Fell one yard shy of his fifth 100-yard day of the season, carrying 22 times for 99 yards, including a six-yard touchdown run. Kansas: Enjoyed a solid afternoon, rushing 18 times for 85 yards and a touchdown, a 20-yard score in the second quarter which put NU ahead 14-0. Texas A&M: Rushed nine times for 52 yards to eclipse the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season...became the first Husker to post back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons since Calvin Jones in 1992-93...Had a 31-yard run in the third quarter. Colorado: Turned in a solid performance to help NU clinch the Big 12 North Division title, rushing 15 times for 78 yards against the Buffaloes...set up NU’s first score of the third quarter with a 21-yard run, as the Huskers took a 24-3 lead.

10

Courtney OsborneDefensive BackSophomore | 6-3 | 200Garland, Texas

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 9 at Texas A&M; Sacks – 1.0 vs. Missouri; Tackles for Loss – 2 at Iowa State; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT PBU INT2008 -- Redshirt --2009 6/0 1 0 02010 12/4 31 0 0Totals 18/4 32 0 0

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Had one tackle on special teams coverage in the opener. Idaho: Did not record a tackle. Washington: Had a then-career-high two tackles, including a two-yard tackle for loss, as the Huskers held Jake Locker to just 71 passing yards. South Dakota State: Osborne did not record a tackle in the 17-3 win. Kansas State: Recorded his second multiple-tackle game of the year with two stops, including one on special teams. Texas: Did not make a tackle. Oklahoma State: Saw time on special teams, but did not make a tackle. Missouri: Made his first career start as the Huskers opened in a dime defense...made six tackles, including four solo stops...picked up his first career sack with an 11-yard stop of Blaine Gabbert...helped limit Missouri to a season-low 199 passing yards on just 18-of-42 passing. Iowa State: Recorded a career-high seven tackles, including two tackles for loss totaling four yards. Kansas: Totaled one stop in helping limit Kansas to just 87 total yards in a 20-3 win. Texas A&M: Produced a career-high nine tackles against the Aggies while helping NU hold Texas A&M to nine points...had one tackle for loss. Colorado: Totaled three tackles, as he helped limit Colorado to just 10-of-27 passing and just 99 rushing yards in a 45-17 win.

12

P.J. SmithSafetySophomore | 6-2 | 210River Ridge, La.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 11 vs. Texas; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – 1 vs. WKU, vs. Idaho, vs. Oklahoma State; Interceptions – 1 vs. WKU, vs. Idaho, vs. South Dakota State.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT PBU INT2009 14/0 15 1 02010 12/3 38 3 3Totals 26/3 53 4 3

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Smith had four tackles and a 29-yard interception in the season opener against Western Kentucky. Idaho: Made his first career start and recorded five tackles and picked off his second pass in as many weeks, returning an interception 17 yards. Washington: Smith helped shut down Washington’s passing attack, totaling three solo tackles, as the Huskers allowed just 71 yards on 4-for-20 passing. South Dakota State: Smith helped the Blackshirts force a pair of fourth-quarter turnovers to preserve a 17-3 win...finished with three tackles and his third interception of the season, a diving grab that was tipped by Alfonzo Dennard with 2:26 remaining in the game. Kansas State: Earned his second career start and finished with four tackles in helping limit Kansas State to 13 points and 135 passing yards. Texas: Enjoyed his best day of the year, finishing with a career-high 11 tackles, more than doubling his previous high...helped NU limit Texas to 271 yards, including 4-of-16 passing for 62 yards.

13

Oklahoma State: Recorded six tackles and a pass breakup in the Huskers’ win over the No. 17 Cowboys. Missouri: Smith saw time in the secondary, helping to limit the Tigers to 199 passing yards in a 31-17 win...did not record a tackle for the first time in 2010. Iowa State: Totaled one tackle, as he saw the majority of time on special teams. Kansas: Played on defense and special teams, but didn’t make a tackle in helping NU to a 20-3 win. Texas A&M: Did not tally any tackles in a 9-6 loss against the Aggies. Colorado: Had one tackle as he helped limit Colorado to just 10-of-27 passing and just 99 rushing yards in a 45-17 win.

Alfonzo DennardCornerbackJunior | 5-10 | 195Rochelle, Ga.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 6 vs. WKU; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – 1 vs. WKU; PBUs – 2 vs. SDSU, vs. Texas; Interceptions – 1 vs. Idaho; at Washington; vs. SDSU, vs. Kansas.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT PBU INT2008 12/0 5 0 0-02009 13/9 31 8 0-0 2010 11/11 23 6 4-31Totals 36/20 59 14 4-31

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Turned in a solid season opener with six tackles, including three solo stops, and added a quarterback hurry, as Nebraska allowed just 120 yards passing. Idaho: Played a major role in helping the Blackshirts record six turnovers in a 38-17 win...totaled three stops and intercepted a pass, one of five picks for NU. Washington: Played a pivotal role in limiting Washington and Jake Locker to just 71 yards in the air on 4-of-20 passing...did not make any tackles, but picked off a pass and returned it 31 yards for his first career touchdown. South Dakota State: Starred in the secondary, as the Blackshirts held SDSU to 236 total yards, including 95 yards passing...totaled three stops, two pass breakups and had his third interception...had a hand in both of NU’s forced turnovers on the day, as he intercepted a pass at the NU 1-yard line to stop a drive and later deflected a pass that was picked off by P.J. Smith. Kansas State: Had one solo tackle, as he helped limit Kansas State to just 135 yards passing on 27 attempts. Texas: Keyed a pass defense that held Texas to 62 yards passing, its lowest total since 1982, on 4-of-16 passing...had two pass breakups and a tackle, as UT completed one pass to its wide receivers. Oklahoma State: Dennard had one solo tackle and a pass breakup in the win over the previously unbeaten Cowboys. Missouri: Dennard had one tackle before leaving the game midway through the first quarter with a concussion. Iowa State: Did not play because of a concussion. Kansas: Returned to the lineup and made three tackles and picked off his fourth pass of the season...keyed a pass defense which allowed just three completions for 15 yards. Texas A&M: Started his 10th game of the season but did not register any statistics as NU held the Aggies to nine points and only 172 yards passing. Colorado: Totaled four tackles - his highest total since the season opener against Western Kentucky - and forced a fumble that led to a score in a 45-17 win...stripped Scotty McKnight of the football on CU’s first drive of the fourth quarter, which was scooped up by DeJon Gomes and returned to the 3-yard line where NU scored two plays later.

15

Rex BurkheadI-BackSophomore | 5-11 | 210Plano, Texas

SEASON HIGHSAttempts – 20 at Iowa State; Rushing Yards – 129 at Iowa State; Long Rush – 33 at Texas A&M; Touchdowns – 2 at Iowa State; Receptions – 3 vs. Idaho; Receiving Yards – 47 vs. WKU.

CAREER RUSHING STATISTICSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2009 9/0 81 346 3 2010 12/1 144 822 7Totals 21/1 225 1,168 10

CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2009 9/0 13 90 12010 12/1 12 125 0Totals 21/1 25 215 1

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Burkhead was a force as a running back and receiver in the opener, accounting for 104 yards of total offense on just seven touches...ran for 57 yards, including a 20-yard score, on five carries, while hauling in a pair of catches for 47 yards, including a career-best 28-yard reception. Idaho: He was outstanding, totaling 118 yards of total offense in just 12 touches...rushed for 77 yards on nine carries and.added three receptions for a team-best 41 yards, including a career-long 31 yard reception. Washington: Burkhead made the most of his first start, eclipsing the 100-yard mark for the second time in his career with 104 yards on 13 carries...broke off a 24-yard run on NU’s first offensive play to set up a score and added a 19-yard scamper to cap the Huskers’ 56-point outburst. South Dakota State: Burkhead rushed 17 times for 66 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown in the second quarter to give NU a 7-0 lead. Kansas State: Burkhead carried 11 times for 57 yards, as Nebraska rushed for 451 yards - its highest total since 2001 - in a 48-13 win. Texas: He totaled nine carries for 35 yards, including a 12-yard run, while catching one pass for seven yards. Oklahoma State: Burkhead rushed 10 times for 41 yards, including three carries for 16 yards on NU’s final drive to run out the clock. Missouri: Burkhead played a number of roles in the Huskers’ 31-17 victory, rushing twice for four yards, catching a pass for five yards and serving

22

Niles PaulWide ReceiverSenior | 6-1 | 220Omaha, Neb.

SEASON HIGHSReceptions – 9 at Oklahoma State; Receiving Yards – 131 at Oklahoma State; Receiving Touchdowns – 1 vs. WKU; Long – 33 vs. WKU; PR Yards – 58 vs. WKU (3 ret.); 58 at Washington (6 returns); Kickoff Return Yards: 119 vs. Oklahoma State; All-Purpose Yards – 274 at OSU.

CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2007 7/0 1 6 02008 13/4 23 214 02009 14/14 40 796 42010 10/10 32 437 1Totals 43/27 96 1,453 5

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Paul turned in a strong opener, racking up 158 all-purpose yards on nine touches, including five catches for 92 yards and a score...hauled in a 33-yard touchdown pass from Cody Green in the fourth quarter...returned three punts for 58 yards, including a long of 31...game captain against WKU. Idaho: Led Nebraska with four catches for 31 yards, while also seeing one snap as NU’s quarterback in the wildcat formation. Washington: Turned in a solid day in all-purpose yards with 123 yards on nine touches...hauled in a pass for 21 yards while returning six punts for 58 yards and adding 37 yards on a pair of kickoff returns. South Dakota State: Was held without a catch for the first time in nine games dating back to last November. Kansas State: Paul’s all-around play helped Nebraska rack up 578 yards of total offense, including a school-record 11.288 yards per play...hauled in a 17-yard pass in the second quarter for a first down, as the scoring drive helped NU extend its lead to 14-3...also returned three kickoffs for 48 yards. Texas: He totaled over 100 all-purpose yards in the loss to Texas, making six catches for 66 yards while also returning two punts for 16 yards. Oklahoma State: Set career bests in all-purpose (274) yards and receptions (nine) in helping NU top the No. 17 Cowboys in Stillwater...his 274 all-purpose yards ranked sixth on Husker single-game charts...returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown - the second longest return in school history and longest since 1949...hauled in eight of his nine catches in the second half, as he posted his first 100-yard day of the season....his nine catches were eighth on NU’s single-game list. Missouri: Helped the Huskers pick up their first win over a top-10 team since 2001, catching one pass for 21 yards to set up a first-quarter field goal and returning two kickoffs for 55 yards, including a 40-yard return in the second quarter. Iowa State: Had one catch for five yards and two kickoff returns for 40 yards, including a 27-yarder. Kansas: Totaled 142 all-purpose yards, returning two kickoffs for 63 yards while also hauling in seven passes for 69 yards in NU’s 20-3 win. Texas A&M: Caught four passes for 53 yards...had a 24-yard reception on 3rd-and-8 in the third quarter that led to a game-tying field goal. Colorado: Did not play, as he suffered a foot injury two days before the game.

24

Cornhuskers to Watchrecording seven tackles and adding two pass breakups, as NU forced six turnovers and held the Vandals to 219 yards passing on 39 passing attemps...one of his breakups led to P.J. Smith’s second- quarter interception. Washington: Amukamara keyed a Husker defense that held Jake Locker to just four completions in 20 attempts, finishing with three tackles, including a pair of solo stops, and adding a pass breakup in a 56-21 victory. South Dakota State: Amukamara had one tackle, while NU held SDSU to just 236 total yards and 95 through the air in a 17-3 Husker victory. Kansas State: Amukamara shined in Nebraska’s 48-13 win, totaling six tackles and breaking up a pair of passes as the Wildcats had just 135 yards passing on 27 attempts. Texas: Starred in the secondary as NU held Texas to its fewest passing yards since 1983...had four tackles and a pass breakup, as the Longhorns completed just one pass to a wide receiver. Oklahoma State: Recorded three solo tackles, as Nebraska picked up a 51-41 win over previously unbeaten Oklahoma State. Missouri: Amukamara played at an All-American level, helping the Huskers knock off No. 7 Missouri...totaled two tackles and a season-high three pass breakups, as the Huskers held Blaine Gabbert to 18-of-42 passing for a season-low 199 yards...anchored a pass secondary that totaled six breakups en route to Nebraska’s first win over a top-10 foe since 2001. Iowa State: Matched his season high with seven tackles, including a nine-yard sack, in NU’s one-point win over the Cyclones. Kansas: Helped limit Kansas to just 15 passing yards and 87 total yards, as he collected two tackles and had a breakup. Texas A&M: Had a season-high 10 tackles, including eight solo stops. Colorado: Keyed a Blackshirt defense which held Colorado to just 10-of-27 passing, as the Thorpe Award finalist had two tackles and a pair of pass breakups in a 45-17 win.

Prince AmukamaraCornerbackSenior | 6-1 | 205Glendale, Ariz.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 10 vs. Texas A&M; Sacks – 1.0 vs. Iowa State; Tackles for Loss – 1 vs. Iowa State; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – 3 vs. Missouri; Interceptions – None.


2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Keyed a defensive effort that allowed just 120 passing yards on 22 attempts, finishing with three tackles and a pass breakup. Idaho: Turned in a solid performance,

21

Cody GreenQuarterbackSophomore | 6-4 | 225Dayton, Texas 17

SEASON HIGHSAttempts – 13 vs. Colorado; Completions – 10 vs. Colorado; Passing Yards – 80 vs. Colorado; Long Pass – 33 vs. WKU; Passing TDs – 2 vs. Colorado; Rushes – 9 at Iowa State; Rushing Yards – 28 at Kansas State; Rushing Touchdowns - 1 vs. Colorado; Long Rush – 22 at Kansas State.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS Comp.-Att.-Int. Yards TD2009 9/2 33-62-2 317 22010 8/2 30-48-1 295 3Totals 17/4 63-110-3 612 5

Year G/GS Att. Rush Yds. TD2009 9/2 31 158 2 2010 8/2 34 98 1Totals 17/4 65 256 3

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Was very effective in a relief role, completing 5-of-6 passes for 66 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 17 yards on three carries...led NU on a pair of TD drives, including one capped by a 33-yard touchdown to Niles Paul in the fourth quarter. Idaho: Saw limited duty against Idaho, completing his only pass for five yards while also adding a pair of rushes. Washington: Earned playing time in both halves, finishing with 13 yards rushing on four carries in Nebraska’s 56-21 win. South Dakota State: Quarterbacked Nebraska’s final two drives, rushing twice for five yards while going 0-for-2 through the air. Kansas State: Led Nebraska on a 12-play, 51-yard scoring drive in his only work at Kansas State, rushing four times for 28 yards, including a 22-yard run, and completing 1-of-3 passes for eight yards. Texas, Oklahoma State: and Missouri: Did not play. Iowa State: Earned his first start of the season, guiding the Huskers to a 31-30 overtime win...completed 7-of-12 passes for 79 yards while rushing nine times for 10 yards...went 3-for-3 for 43 yards on a third-quarter scoring drive as the Huskers took a 24-10 lead. Kansas: Did not play. Texas A&M: Saw first-half action as starter Taylor Martinez dealt with an injury...completed 6-of-11 passes for 57 yards with one interception. Colorado: Played his best game of the year, as the Huskers wrapped up the North Division title with a 45-17 win...completed 10-of-13 passes for 80 yards and two scores while rushing seven times for 23 yards and a score...threw a 16-yard TD pass to Brandon Kinnie on NU’s first drive of the second half to make it 24-3 before hitting Kyler Reed on a 1-yard toss later in the quarter to extend the margin to 38-10...capped NU’s scoring with a 1-yard TD run with 12:55 left.

as NU’s primary punt returner, with two returns for five yards. Iowa State: Burkhead enjoyed a career game, rushing 20 times for 129 yard and two scores, setting personal bests in all three categories...played quarterback in the Wildcat formation on NU’s first scoring drive, highlighted by a season-long 29-yard run...had both carries in overtime, including a 19-yard touchdown which gave the Huskers the lead for good. Kansas: Burkhead carried 19 times for 77 yards and a touchdown in a 20-3 win over Kansas...scored NU’s first touchdown with a four-yard run in the first quarter. Texas A&M: Rushed 13 times for 74 yards to surpass the 1,000-yard mark for his career...had a season-long run of 33 yards in the third quarter. Colorado: Reached the 100-yard mark for the third time in 2010, rushing for 101 yards and a score on 19 carries while also completing 2-of-2 passes for 30 yards and two scores as the quarterback in the Wildcat formation...completed a 26-yard TD pass to Brandon Kinnie with 49 second left in the half to give NU a 17-3 lead...completed his second scoring toss, a 4-yarder to Kyler Reed to stake NU to a 31-3 lead...the TD passes were the first two attempts of his college career.

Kyler Reed Tight EndSophomore | 6-3 | 230Shawnee, Kan.

Dontrayevous RobinsonI-BackSophomore | 6-1 | 230Euless, Texas

SEASON HIGHSAttempts – 13 vs. Colorado; Rushing Yards – 55 vs. Colorado; Long Rush – 7 vs. Colorado; Touchdowns – None; Receptions – 1 vs. Colorado; Receiving Yards – 8 vs. Colorado.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2009 8/0 39 165 22010 8/0 24 67 0Totals 15/0 63 232 2

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Robinson was held in check in the opener, rushing four times for no yards. Idaho: Had two carries for two yards in limited duty. Washington: Saw action in the second half in the win over Washington, totaling five yards on four carries. South Dakota State: Did not have a carry in Nebraska’s 17-3 victory over SDSU. Kansas State: Robinson had his longest carry of the year, a 5-yard run, on his only carry against Kansas State. Texas: Robinson played, but did not have a carry against Texas. Oklahoma State, Missouri, Iowa State: Did not play. Kansas: Saw time in the backfield, but did not have a carry in the Huskers’ 20-3 victory. Texas A&M: Did not

27

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 8 at Oklahoma State; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 2 vs, Missouri; QB Hurries – 1 vs. WKU; PBUs – 2 at Washington; Interceptions – 1 at Washington; at Kansas State, at Oklahoma State; at Iowa State, vs. Colorado


2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Hagg was around the ball, holding Western Kentucky to just 120 yards in the air, as he recorded three tackles, a pass breakup, a quarterback hurry and recovered a fumble in NU’s 49-10 victory. Idaho: Hagg had one tackle, as the Blackshirts recorded six turnovers in a 38-17 victory. Washington: Was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week, leading a ball-hawking defense...totaled one tackle, but snuffed out the Huskies’ first drive with an interception and added two breakups, as Nebraska held Jake Locker to a career-worst 4-for-20 performance and just 71 yards. South Dakota State: Hagg helped the Blackshirts limit their second opponent under 100 yards passing, as he totaled a pair of tackles in Nebraska’s 17-3 victory. Kansas State: Hagg helped the Blackshirts limit Kansas State to just 135 yards passing, as he totaled three stops and intercepted a Wildcat pass at the 7-yard line to end the first half. Texas: Helped limit Texas to just 62 yards passing, its lowest output since 1983, as he had two solo stops...provided Nebraska’s lone touchdown with a school-record 95-yard punt return in the fourth quarter. Oklahoma State: Totaled a season-high eight tackles and nabbed his third interception of the season in helping the Huskers down the No. 17 Cowboys in Stillwater. Missouri: Hagg keyed a Blackshirt defense that harassed the Tigers all afternoon in knocking off the Tigers, 31-17...recorded seven tackles, a season-high two tackles for loss, including a sack, as the Huskers totaled six sacks and held Blaine Gabbert to 18-of-42 passing for a season-low 199 yards. Iowa State: Hagg made two of the biggest plays in NU’s 31-30 overtime win at Iowa State...picked off a pass in the third quarter which led to a Husker score that put NU ahead 24-10...snuffed out ISU’s upset bid by intercepting the Cyclones’ fake PAT attempt in the end zone in overtime...also added a pair of solo stops in the win. Kansas: Hagg had one tackle, as the Blackshirts held Kansas to just 87 total yards, including 15 through the air. Texas A&M: Had five tackles - all solo - including one for loss...tallied one pass breakup. Colorado: Helped a pass defense which held CU to just 10-of-27 passing in NU’s Big 12 North clinching win...totaled three solo tackles and added his fifth interception of the season, which he returned 26 yards to set up a score that put NU up 31-3.

Eric HaggSafetySenior | 6-2 | 210Peoria, Ariz. 28

SEASON HIGHSReceptions – 4 Colorado; Receiving Yards – 79 at Kansas State; Touchdowns – 2 vs. Colorado; Long – 79 at Kansas State

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2008 -- Redshirt --2009 11/1 6 54 02010 12/8 17 323 4Totals 23/9 23 377 6

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Had one catch for four yards, as NU opened with two tight ends. Idaho: Started, but did not catch a pass. Washington: Did not start, as NU opened with a three wide receiver set. South Dakota State: Scored his first touchdown, hauling in a 33-yard score with 10:46 left in the first half to give NU a 14-0 lead...also made one tackle on an interception. Kansas State: Started in NU’s power set and helped Nebraska rack up 451 rushing yards - its best total in Big 12 action since 2001 - while catching a 79-yard touchdown pass - the longest Husker pass play since 2003 - in a 48-13 win. Texas: Started at tight end, but did not catch a pass, as NU was held to 202 yards of offense in a 20-13 loss. Oklahoma State: Helped Nebraska to 540 yards of offense and 51 points against the previously unbeaten Cowboys, with two catches for 58 yards, including a 41-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter to put NU ahead 41-27. Missouri: Matched his career best with two catches for 51 yards...hauled in a 40-yard touchdown in the first quarter to help NU jump out to a 24-0 lead...grabbed an 11-yard catch for a first down on the Huskers’ final drive, as NU ran out the final 8:40 in the 31-17 win. Iowa State: Snagged a career-high three catches for 52 yards, including a 29-yarder that set up a third-quarter score to put NU ahead 24-10. Kansas: Was held without a catch in NU’s 20-3 victory. Texas A&M: Started at tight end and caught season-high-tying three passes for 29 yards. Colorado: Snared in a career-high four passes, including two scores, as he now has multi-catch efforts in five of his last six contests...had a 4-yard TD reception from Rex Burkhead to make it 31-3 before his second TD catch of the quarter - a 1-yard pass from Cody Green - made it 38-10 with 3:38 left in the third quarter.

25

Cornhuskers to WatchCameron MeredithDefensive EndSophomore | 6-4 | 265Santa Ana, Calif.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 10 at Iowa State; Sacks – 1.0 at Iowa State; Tackles for Loss – 2 at Kansas State; 2 at Iowa State; QB Hurries –1 vs. Idaho; at Washington, at Kansas State, vs. Kansas; Interceptions – None.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2008* 1/0 0 0-0 0-02009 14/0 21 1.5-12 5-182010 12/12 54 2.0-5 7-12Totals 27/12 75 3.5-18 12-30*received medical redshirt

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Totaled four tackles, including a pair of solo stops, and added a TFL as he played the first half in the season opener. Idaho: Had one tackle, as the Blackshirts totaled seven sacks and recorded six turnovers in a 38-17 victory. Washington: Helped limit Washington and Jake Locker to just 71 yards on 4-of-20 passing, as he totaled four tackles and a quarteback hurry in the win. South Dakota State: Led NU’s defensive line with five tackles, including four solo stops, as the Blackshirts limited SDSU to 236 total yards and three points in a 17-3 victory. Kansas State: Meredith set a career high with seven tackles, including a pair of TFL’s and a half a sack, in Nebraska’s 48-13 win...led NU’s defensive line with seven stops, as the Huskers held Daniel Thomas to 63 yards on 22 carries. Texas: Totaled five tackles, including a tackle for loss, in Nebraska’s loss to Texas. Oklahoma State: Helped key NU’s victory with three tackles, two quarterback hurries and a pass breakup in NU’s win over previously unbeaten OSU. Missouri: Meredith played a key role in the Huskers’ scheme against the Tigers, as he totaled five tackles and had a quarterback hurry, as the Blackshirts totaled six sacks...held Missouri to 18-of-42 passing for a season-low 199 yards, as Nebraska picked up its first win over a top-10 team since 2001. Iowa State: Enjoyed one of his best games, totaling a career-high 10 tackles, including two tackles for a loss and a sack in NU’s 31-30 victory over Iowa State...set season highs in tackles, sacks and matched his 2010 best in TFLs. Kansas: Keyed a defense which held Kansas to just 87 total yards, as NU recorded six sacks in a 20-3 win..totaled four tackles and a hurry, as Quinn Mecham was held to just 3-of-13 passing. Texas A&M: Had five tackles against the Aggies, including one for loss and a 1/2 sack. Colorado: Totaled one tackle, as Nebraska wrapped up the Big 12 North with a 45-17 win.

34play. Colorado: Saw his most extensive playing time of the season, carrying 13 times for 55 yards - all in the second half - to help NU clinch the North Division title...set season highs in rushes, yards and receptions, as he hauled in an 8-yard pass from Zac Lee for a first down on NU’s final drive.

Mike CaputoCenterJunior | 6-1 | 275Omaha, Neb.

CAREERGames Played: 25 ( 7 in 2008; 6 in 2009; 12 in 2010)Games Started: 12 (12 in 2010)

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Made his first career start at center and helped Nebraska total 536 yards of total offense in the season opener...paced an offense that averaged 9.2 yards per play, including 289 yards rushing. Idaho: Helped Nebraska churn out 360 yards rushing, an average of 8.8 yards per attempt, as the Huskers placed two backs over 100 yards for the first time since 2006. Washington: Helped Nebraska put up 56 points - its best non-conference road effort since 1986 - as he paved the way for a trio of 100-yard rushers...keyed a Nebraska offense to 383 yards on the ground as part of a 533-yard afternoon. South Dakota State: Helped Nebraska crack the 200-yard mark on the ground, as NU posted a 17-3 victory. Kansas State: Caputo helped Nebraska’s offensive line rush for over 400 yards for the first time this season in a 48-13 victory...helped NU to its best rushing total in Big 12 play since 2001, as the Huskers averaged 10.7 yards per carry...helped Taylor Martinez (241) and Roy Helu (110) go over 100 yards rushing, as Martinez’s total set a NU quarterback rushing effort and was the most rushing yards by a player since 1991. Texas: NU totaled just 202 yards, including a season-low 125 rushing yards in a 20-13 loss. Oklahoma State: Helped Nebraska to 540 yards of offense and 51 points against the previously unbeaten Cowboys, including a season-high 323 yards passing by Taylor Martinez ...NU scored on eight of its 13 drives. Missouri: Keyed an attack that helped Roy Helu Jr. rush for a school record 307 yards against a MU defense that had allowed just 114.6 rushing yards per game in its first seven games...helped NU score on its first four possessions. Iowa State: Helped NU churn out 235 rushing yards, as Nebraska nearly had two running backs go over 100 yards in a game without its top two quarterbacks in a 31-30 overtime win. Kansas: Helped the Huskers rush for 230 yards and total a season-high 36:28 in time of possession. Texas A&M: Started his 11th game of the season as NU rushed for 142 yards. Colorado: Anchored a Husker offense that eclipsed 40 points for the fifth time this season, as NU totaled 407 yards and held the ball for a season-high 39:30...keyed a rushing attack that had 265 yards.

58

Cornhuskers to Watch

Alonzo Whaley LinebackerSophomore | 6-1 | 225Madisonville, Texas

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 5 vs. WKU; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 1 vs. SDSU; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2008 -- Redshirt --2009 0/0 0 0-0 0-02010 9/1 9 0-0 1-1Totals 9/1 9 0-0 1-1

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Whaley moved into the starting lineup after Will Compton’s injury and earned his first career start...had four solo stops among his five tackles, as Nebraska held the Hilltoppers to 299 yards and 10 points. Idaho: Whaley had one tackle, as Nebraska employed a dime defense for much of the game. Washington: Whaley saw time, but did not record a tackle, as NU held Washington to just 246 yards. South Dakota State: Whaley had three tackles in NU’s 17-3 win, including a tackle-for-loss when he teamed with Rickey Thenarse on a 2-yard loss on fourth and goal at the NU 1-yard line in the first quarter. Kansas State: Whaley had one tackle, as Nebraska limited Kansas State to just six points in the first three quarters. Texas: Whaley saw time on both special teams and defense

45

Baker SteinkuhlerDefensive TackleSophomore | 6-6 | 290Lincoln, Neb.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 7 vs. Kansas; at Kansas State; Sacks – 1.5 vs. Idaho; Tackles for Loss – 2 vs. Idaho; QB Hurries – 1, four times; PBUs – 1 vs. Texas; Interceptions – None.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2008 -- Redshirt --2009 13/0 17 0-0 1-22010 12/12 43 3.5-30 4-30Totals 25/12 60 3.5-30 4-30 2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Steinkuhler made his first career start, recording an eight-yard sack of WKU quarterback Kawaun Jakes. Idaho: Steinkuhler enjoyed the best game of his young career, totaling five tackles, including a career-high 1.5 sacks for 14 yards from his defensive tackle spot...helped Nebraska record seven sacks and force six turnovers in a 38-17 victory. Washington: Steinkuhler was part of a defensive effort that limited Washington to just 246 yards and harassed Jake Locker into a 4-for-20 passing day...totaled two tackles, including an 8-yard sack, and added a quarterback hurry. South Dakota State: Steinkuhler helped the Blackshirts limit SDSU to just 236 total yards and three points, totaling five tackles in a 17-3 victory. Kansas State: Steinkuhlert totaled five stops and a quarterback hurry, as the Blackshirts limited KSU to 13 points and held Daniel

55

Will ComptonLinebackerSophomore | 6-2 | 225Bonne Terre, Mo.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 7 vs. Colorado; Sacks – 1.0 vs. Kansas; Tackles for Loss – 1 vs. Kansas; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2008 -- Redshirt --2009 14/8 40 0.5-2 1-22010 7/2 12 1-2 1-2Totals 21/10 52 1.5-4 2-4

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky-Idaho-Washington-South Dakota State-Kansas State: Missed five games after suffering a foot injury in practice on Sept. 2. Texas: Made his season debut against Texas and had one tackle in limited duty. Oklahoma State: Earned his first start of the season and had three tackles, all on solo stops, in helping the Huskers defeat the previously unbeaten Cowboys in Stillwater. Missouri: Did not record a tackle, as the Huskers worked primarilly out of a dime defense. Iowa State: Saw action against the Cyclones, but did not record a tackle in NU’s 31-30 win. Kansas: Picked up his first sack of the season, a two-yard stop, as NU allowed 87 yards of total offense. Texas A&M: Saw game action but did not have any statistics. Colorado: Made his second start of the year and keyed a defense which limited the Buffaloes to 99 rushing yards...had a season-high seven tackles, more than doubling his total in his first six appearances in 2010.

51

Mike McNeillWide ReceiverSenior | 6-4 | 235Kirkwood, Mo.

SEASON HIGHSReceptions – 5 at Oklahoma State; Receiving Yards – 64 vs. SDSU; Touchdowns –1 at Washington.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2007 8/0 1 25 02008 13/12 32 442 62009 14/14 28 259 42010 12/3 13 250 1 Totals 47/29 75 976 11

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Did not record a catch, but blocked well in helping Nebraska record 536 yards of total offense, including 289 yards on the ground. Idaho: Game captain...caught his first two passes of the season for 17 yards, as Nebraska relied on a ground attack that rushed for 360 yards and averaged 8.8 yards per carry. Washington: McNeill made his first start of the year, as Nebraska opened in a three-wide receiver set and hauled in a 24-yard touchdown pass on Nebraska’s first drive for his only reception of the day...helped Nebraska roll up 533 yards of total offense and 56 points, the Huskers’ most points in a non-conference road game since 1986. South Dakota State: McNeill made the most of his one reception, going a career-high 64 yards to the SDSU 3-yard line to set up Nebraska’s first score in a 17-3 win. Kansas State: McNeill tied a season high with two catches, including a 24-yard reception that led to Nebraska’s first touchdown in a 48-13 victory. Texas: McNeill was held without a catch for the first time since the season opener against Western Kentucky. Oklahoma State: McNeill put together his best game of the year, catching a career-high five passes for 61 yards, including a clutch 33-yard reception on NU’s go-ahead scoring drive late in the first half. Missouri: Did not have a catch, as the Huskers relied on its rushing attach to rach up 328 yards against the No. 7 Tigers. Iowa State: Was held without a catch for the second straight game. Kansas: Did not have a catch. Texas A&M: Had one reception for 20 yards. Colorado: Started at wide receiver and had one catch for 18 yards in NU’s 45-17 victory.

44

against the Longhorns, but did not record a tackle. Oklahoma State: Whaley saw action, but did not record a tackle. Missouri: Saw time on Nebraska’s goal line defense and on special team, helping the Huskers to a 31-17 win. Iowa State, Kansas and Texas A&M: Did not play. Colorado: Saw action at linebacker, but did not record a tackle in NU’s 45-17 win to clinch the Big 12 North.

Thomas to 63 yards rushing on 22 carries. Texas: He set a season high in tackles with career-best eight stops, as Nebraska held Texas to 271 yards of offense...also had his first pass breakup of the season and a hurry, as he helped limit Texas to 4-of-16 passing for 62 yards. Oklahoma State: Steinkuhler totaled three tackles, including a pair of solo stops in the 10-point win against the previously unbeaten Cowboys. Missouri: Did not have a tackle, but helped the Blackshirts collect six sacks and force the Tigers into 18-of-42 passing for a season low 199 yards. Iowa State: Recorded three tackles, as Nebraska recorded a 31-30 overtime victory in Ames. Kansas: set a career high with seven tackles as he helped the Blackshirts limit the Jayhawks to 87 yards, including 15 passing yards. Texas A&M: Had two assisted tackles against the Aggies. Colorado: Totaled two stops and helped limit the Buffaloes to 99 rushing yards, as Nebraska clinched a spot in the Big 12 title game.

Cornhuskers to Watch

Ben Cotton Tight EndSophomore | 6-6 | 255Ames, Iowa

SEASON HIGHSReceptions – 1 vs. Idaho, at Kansas State, vs. Missouri; Receiving Yards – 22 vs. Missouri; Touchdowns – None; Long – 22 vs. Missouri

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2008 -- Redshirt --2009 14/1 5 43 12010 12/11 3 34 0Totals 26/12 8 77 1

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: While he did not have a catch, Cotton’s blocking helped Nebraska rack up 536 yards and 49 points while averaging 9.2 yards per attempt Idaho: Caught one pass for five yards from Cody Green while his perimeter blocking helped Nebraska rush for 360 yards on the ground and have a pair of 100-yard rushers. Washington: Did not have a catch, but helped Nebraska total 533 yards, including a season-best 383 on the ground, and 56 points. South Dakota State: Earned his third start, as NU went with a power set, but did not have any catches in a 17-3 victory. Kansas State: Started in NU’s power set and helped Nebraska rack up 451 rushing yards - its best total in Big 12 action since 2001 - while catching one pass for seven yards in NU’s 48-13 win. Texas: Started at tight end, but did not catch a pass, as NU was held to 202 yards of offense in a 20-13 loss. Oklahoma State: Helped Nebraska to 540 yards of offense and 51 points against the previously unbeaten Cowboys...did not have a catch, but returned a kickoff for four yards. Missouri: Hauled in a 22-yard reception in the first quarter, setting up the Huskers’ second score, as he also delivered a key block on the Roy Helu Jr. 66-yard score in the first quarter...helped NU rush for 328 yards against a Tiger defense which was second in the Big 12 in rushing entering the game. Iowa State: Did not have a catch, but his blocking helped Nebraska nearly place two runners over the 100-yard mark in a 31-30 overtime win. Kansas: Did not have a catch, but helped the Huskers rush for 230 yards and total a season-high 36:28 in time of possession. Texas A&M: Started at tight end but did not register any receptions. Colorado: Did not have a catch, but his blocking helped NU rush for 265 yards and control the ball for a season-high 39:30, as the Huskers clinched the Big 12 North title.

81

Brandon KinnieWide ReceiverJunior | 6-3 | 220Kansas City, Mo.

SEASON HIGHSReceptions – 6 vs. WKU, vs. Kansas; Receiving Yards – 105 at Washington; Touchdowns – 3 at Oklahoma State; Long – 55 at Washington; Kickoff Return Yards: 75 at Washington.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2009 13/2 15 141 02010 12/10 40 455 5Totals 25/12 55 596 5

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Kinnie enjoyed a strong opener, hauling in a career-best six passes for 59 yards, including three catches in the first quarter as Nebraska got off to a quick 14-0 lead. Idaho: Kinnie was second on the team with three catches, totaling 17 yards, in Nebraska’s 38-17 victory over Idaho. Washington: Put together the best performance of his career, totaling a career-best 180 all-purpose yards in Nebraska’s 56-21 rout...hauled in five passes for a career-best 105 yards, including a 55-yard catch to set up Nebraska’s second score...added 75 yards on returns, as he set up a touchdown with a career-best 39-yard kickoff return that got the ball to the UW 48 after the Huskies closed within 21-14 late in the second quarter. South Dakota State: Kinnie caught a team-high three passes for 34 yards in Nebraska’s 17-3 win over South Dakota State. Kansas State: The junior was held without a catch for the first time all season, as Nebraska quarterbacks threw just 10 times in a 48-13 win. Texas: Kinnie had one catch for four yards, as Nebraska was held to 77 yards passing....also had one kickoff return for 23 yards. Oklahoma State: Kinnie played a starring role in helping NU put up 51 points in a win over No. 17 Oklahoma State...caught the first three touchdown passes of his career, becoming the first NU receiver to haul in three TD passes since Maurice Purify in 2007 and matched NU’s single-game record....capped the Huskers first drive with a 45-yard catch-and-run for his first career touchdown...gave the Huskers the lead for good, hauling in a 9-yard pass from Taylor Martinez with 55 seconds left in the half to put NU ahead 31-27...finished the day with an 8-yard catch for the Huskers’ final score. Missouri: Hauled in one catch for 13 yards, as Nebraska erupted for 24 first-quarter points and relied on its running game in a 31-17 win over No. 7 Missouri...helped the Huskers to their first win over a top-10 team since 2001. Iowa State: Tied a team high with three receptions for 22 yards, as Nebraska earned a hard-fought 31-30 overtime win in Ames. Kansas: Matched his career high with six catches for 67 yards in a 20-3 win. Texas A&M: Led the team in catches with five for 24 yards. Colorado: Led the Huskers with four catches for 48 yards, including a pair of touchdowns, as NU wrapped up the Big 12 North with a 45-17 win...hauled in a 26-yard pass from Rex Burkhead with 49 seconds left in the first half to put NU ahead 17-3.

84

Keith WilliamsOffensive LineSenior | 6-5 | 310Florissant, Mo.

CAREERGames Played: 48 (10 in 2007; 13 in 2008; 13 in 2009; 12 in 2010)Games Started: 32 (9 in 2008; 11 in 2009; 12 in 2010)

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Third-year starter helped Nebraska to a strong performance in the opener, as the Huskers totaled 536 yards of total offense and averaged 9.2 yards per play...NU put up 289 yards on the ground, its best effort since the 2008 campaign, and averaged an impressive 8.8 yards per carry. Idaho: Game captain...blocked for a rushing attack that put up 360 yards - its best total since the 2007 opener - and averaged 8.8 yards per carry...helped Taylor Martinez (157) and Roy Helu Jr. (107) top the 100-yard mark on the ground. Washington: Helped Nebraska put up 56 points - its best non-conference road effort since 1986 - as he paved the way for a trio of 100-yard rushers...keyed Nebraska offense to 383 yards on the ground as part of a 533-yard afternoon. South Dakota State: Helped Nebraska crack the 200-yard mark on the ground, as NU posted a 17-3 victory. Kansas State: Williams played a key role in Nebraska racking up 451 yards on the ground in a 48-13 victory...helped NU average 10.7 yards per carry with Taylor Martinez (241) and Roy Helu (110) both going over 100 yards. Texas: NU totaled just 202 yards, including a season-low 125 rushing yards in a 20-13 loss. Oklahoma State: Helped Nebraska to 540 yards of offense and 51 points against the previously unbeaten Cowboys, including a season-high 323 yards passing by Taylor Martinez ...NU scored on eight of its 13 drives. Missouri: Keyed an attack that helped Roy Helu Jr. rush for a school record 307 yards against a MU defense that had allowed just 114.6 rushing yards per game in its first seven games...helped NU score on its first four possessions. Iowa State: Helped NU churn out 235 rushing yards, as Nebraska nearly had two running backs go over 100 yards in a game without its top two quarterbacks in a 31-30 overtime win. Kansas: Helped the Huskers rush for 230 yards and total a season-high 36:28 in time of possession. Texas A&M: Started at left guard for the 11th time in 2010. Colorado: Anchored a Husker offense that eclipsed 40 points for the fifth time this season, as NU totaled 407 yards and held the ball for a season-high 39:30...keyed a rushing attack that had 265 yards.

68

Ricky HenryOffensive LineSenior | 6-4 | 305Omaha, Neb.

CAREERGames Played: 26 (14 in 2009; 12 in 2010)Games Started: 26 (14 in 2009; 12 in 2010)

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Keyed Nebraska to its best season-opening performance in four years, as Nebraska rolled up 536 yards of offense and 49 points...helped NU average 9.2 yards per play on the day, including 289 yards rushing. Idaho: Keyed a Husker rushing attack that averaged 8.8 yards per carry and totaled 360 yards on the ground...helped lead the way for two 100-yard rushers, the first time NU has accomplished that feat since 2006. Washington: Helped Nebraska put up 56 points - its best non-conference road effort since 1986 - as he paved the way for a trio of 100-yard rushers...keyed Nebraska offense to 383 yards on the ground as part of a 533-yard afternoon. South Dakota State: Helped Nebraska crack the 200-yard mark on the ground, as NU posted a 17-3 victory. Kansas State: Henry’s blocking played a key role in Nebraska racking up 451 rushing yards in a 48-13 victory...helped NU average 10.7 yards per carry with Taylor Martinez (241) and Roy Helu (110) both going over 100 yards. Texas: NU totaled

74

just 202 yards, including a season-low 125 rushing yards in a 20-13 loss. Oklahoma State: Helped Nebraska to 540 yards of offense and 51 points against the previously unbeaten Cowboys, including a season-high 323 yards passing by Taylor Martinez...NU scored on eight of its 13 drives. Missouri: Keyed an attack that helped Roy Helu Jr. rush for a school record 307 yards against a MU defense that had allowed just 114.6 rushing yards per game in its first seven games...helped NU score on its first four possessions. Iowa State: Helped NU churn out 235 rushing yards, as Nebraska nearly had two running backs go over 100 yards in a game without its top two quarterbacks in a 31-30 overtime win. Kansas: Helped the Huskers rush for 230 yards and total a season-high 36:28 in time of possession. Texas A&M: Started at right guard. Colorado: Anchored a Husker offense that eclipsed 40 points for the fifth time this season, as NU totaled 407 yards and held the ball for a season-high 39:30...keyed a rushing attack that had 265 yards.

Pierre AllenDefensive EndSenior | 6-5 | 265Denver, Colo.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 7 at Iowa State, at Texas A&M; Sacks – 1 vs. Idaho, vs. Missouri; Tackles for Loss – 2 at Iowa State; QB Hurries – 2 at Washington at Kansas State, vs. Texas, vs. Missouri; PBUs – 1 vs. Idaho; Interceptions – None.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2007 11/0 16 0.0-0 3-52008 13/11 52 5.0-27 10-372009 14/14 51 5.0-43 12-552010 12/12 50 3.5-21 10-25Totals 50/37 169 13.5-91 35-122

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Allen was named game captain in the season opener...totaled five tackles while helping limit the Hilltoppers to 299 yards of total offense in a 49-10 Husker victory. Idaho: Was disruptive on the defensive line in NU’s 38-17 win, recording five tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a pass breakup, as Nebraska recorded seven sacks and forced six turnovers Washington: Allen’s play on the defensive line keyed Nebraska’s defensive effort, as he totaled four tackles and a team-high two quarterback hurries...helped the Blackshirts force Jake Locker into a 4-for-20 effort in Nebraska’s 56-21 victory. South Dakota State: Allen enjoyed a solid effort, finishing with three tackles - all solos - and a tackle for loss, as the Blackshirts allowed SDSU just 236 total yards in a 17-3 win. Kansas State: Allen was a force on the defensive line, totaling four tackles, including a half a sack, and two quarterback hurries while limiting Daniel Thomas to just 63 yards on 22 carries. Texas: Allen played a major role in limiting Texas to just 271 yards, including a 4-for-16 passing day...totaled a season-high six stops and had a team-best two quarterback hurries, as Nebraska held Texas to 62 passing yards, its lowest total since 1983. Oklahoma State: Allen had one tackle in limited duty as he left the game in the first quarter with an injury. Missouri: Allen played a major role in helping the Blackshirts record six sacks and force Blaine Gabbert into an 18-for-42 passing day for a season-low 199 yards..was consistently in the backfield with two quarterback hurries and two tackles, including a seven-yard sack. Iowa State: Put together one of his best days of 2010 in a 31-30 overtime win at Iowa State, recording a season-high seven tackles, including two tackles for loss...recovered a first-quarter fumble which led to the Huskers’ first score. Kansas: Helped apply pressure on the Jayhawks, recording two tackles, including a TFL, and also added a quarterback hurry in NU’s 20-3 win. Texas A&M: Ranked third on the team with a season-high tying seven tackles, including a 1/2 sack and one tackle for loss. Colorado: Tormented his homestate team with four tackles while forcing the Buffaloes into just 10-of-17 passing in a 45-17 victory.

95

Jared CrickDefensive TackleJunior | 6-6 | 285Cozad, Neb.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 9 vs. Kansas; Sacks – 2.5 vs. Idaho; Tackles for Loss – 4 vs. Idaho; QB Hurries – 2 vs. Missouri; PBUs – 2 vs. Colorado; Interceptions – None.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2008 9/0 2 0.0-0 0-02009 14/14 73 9.5-57 15-632010 12/12 60 7.5-65 14-69Totals 35/26 135 17.0-122 29-132

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Opened the 2010 season with six tackles, including three solo stops, and a quarterback hurry in a 49-10 victory over Western Kentucky. Idaho: Dominated on the defensive line en route to earning the team’s nomination for weekly defensive honors...totaled six tackles, including five solos, along with 2.5 sacks for 30 yards...four of his six stops went for loss, as he racked up 32 yards in TFLs vs. Idaho. Washington: Crick turned in another solid performance, totaling four tackles and adding a quarterback hurry, as Jake Locker completed 4-of-20 passes for 71 yards in a 56-21 Husker win. South Dakota State: The junior helped limit South Dakota State to just 236 total yards, finishing with four tackles, including one tackle-for-loss. Kansas State: Crick recorded three tackles and a quarterback hurry, as NU held Kansas State to six points over the first three quarters while limiting Daniel Thomas to just 63 yards on 22 rushes. Texas: Crick had four tackles as the Huskers held Texas to just 271 yards in a 20-13 setback. Oklahoma State: Crick helped Nebraska to a win over No. 17 Oklahoma State, totaling four tackles, including a 10-yard sack after the Cowboys got inside the NU 20-yard line. Missouri: Crick dominated from his defensive tackle spot helping the Huskers record six sacks and force Blaine Gabbert into an 18-for-42 passing day for a season-low 199 yards...tied for the team lead with a season-high eight tackles and added a seven-yard sack, two tackles for loss and two quarterback hurries..helped the Blackshirts record six sacks in posting their first win over a top-10 team since 2001. Iowa State: Crick totaled four solo tackles, had a tackle for loss and forced a first-quarter fumble which was recovered by Pierre Allen and eventually turned into a Husker touchdown. Kansas: Anchored a Husker defense which allowed just three points and 87 yards in a 20-3 win...set a season high with nine tackles, including a pair of sacks and two tackles for loss..was his second multi-sack game of the season, as NU totaled six sacks and posted the fewest yards allowed in a game since 2000. Texas A&M: Had seven tackles, including three for loss and split a pair of sacks...Helped lead the Blackshirts in holding the Aggies to nine points. Colorado: Totaled one tackle, but broke up two passes, including one which Eric Hagg’s interceptied and returned to the CU 4-yard line to set up a score.

94

Cornhuskers to WatchAlex HeneryPlace-Kicker/PunterSenior | 6-2 | 175Omaha, Neb.

SEASON HIGHSField Goals Made – 3 at Oklahoma State; Long Field Goal – 52 at Oklahoma State; PATs Made – 8 at Washington; Consecutive FG Made – 18 straight (final 8 in 2009 and first 10 in 2010); Punts – 7 vs. Texas; Punting Avg. – 50.3 at Oklahoma State; Long Punt – 69 at Iowa State.

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS PAT FG Long2007 12/12 45-45 8-8 392008 13/13 56-57 18-21 572009 14/14 38-38 24-28 522010 12/12 51-51 16-17 52Totals 51/51 189-190 66-74 57

Year G/GS Punts Yards Avg I202007 12/0 1 32 32.0 12008 13/0 None2009 14/14 77 3,187 41.4 302010 12/12 55 2,395 43.5 23Totals 51/26 129 5,462 39.1 54

2010 GAME BY GAMEWestern Kentucky: Went 7-for-7 on PATs against Western Kentucky...averaged 42.7 yards per punt on three kicks vs. Western Kentucky, including a 52-yarder and one inside the 20-yard line...game captain vs. WKU. Idaho: Was Nebraska’s nominee for Big 12 honors, as he went 5-for-5 on PATs and added a 24-yard field goal, while also placing both of his punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line...became the fifth player in school history to go over 300 career points with his performance against Idaho. Washington: Henry enjoyed a solid all-around effort, going 8-for-8 on extra points, while punting five times for a 47.2 average....placed two of his five punts inside the 20 and had boots of 58 and 62 yards. South Dakota State: Henry tuned in a strong performance, punting six times for a season-long 47.3-yard average, including a pair of punts inside the 20-yard line...also was 2-for-2 in PATs and added a 30-yard field goal in Nebraska’s 17-3 victory. Kansas State: Henry collected his 12th career multi-field goal game, connecting on kicks of 39 and 40 yards, while also going 6-for-6 in PATs...set a season high for punting average for the third straight week, averaging 49.5 yards per kick on his two punts in Nebraska’s 48-13 victory. Texas: Henery was one of NU’s best performers against Texas, averaging 49.4 yards on seven punts, including two boots inside the Texas 20-yard line...collected his second straight multi-field goal day, connecting from 28 and 45 yards. Oklahoma State: Henery played a significant role in NU’s 51-41 win at Oklahoma State..set up NU’s first touchdown with a 27-yard run on a fake punt on the Huskers’ opening drive...connected on three field goals, including a 52-yarder that tied the longest field goal in program history outside of Lincoln and was 6-for-6 on PATs...booted three punts for a season-high 50.3 yard average, including two kicks inside the OSU 20-yard line en route to being Nebraska’s nominee for Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week. Missouri: Helped the Huskers knock off a top-10 team for the first time since 2001 with his special team efforts...extended his streak of consecutive field goals to 18 with a 41 yarder before his 51-yard attempt was blocked in the fourth quarter..also went 4-for-4 on PATs and punted five times for an average of 41.6 yards, including one punt placed at the MU 10-yard line. Iowa State: Went 4-for-4 on PATs and hit a 25-yard field goal...punted six times for a 39.2 yard average, highlighted by a season-long 69-yard punt in the first quarter. Kansas: Did a great job of helping NU win the field position battle, placing five of his six punts inside the 20-yard line, while averaging 43.2 yards per punt...went 2-for-2 on field goals, including kicks of 42 and 24 yards, for his fourth multi-field goal game of the year. Texas A&M: Connected on both field-goal attempts (48, 29) to account for all six points in 9-6 loss to

90

the Aggies...Also had six punts (40.8 avg), including two inside the 20-yard line...Started his 50th career game as place-kicker. Colorado: Moved into a tie for NU’s career scoring lead with 388 career points, matching the mark set by Kris Brown...hit a 42-yard field goal and went 6-for-6 in PATs...also placed three of his four punts inside the Colorado 20-yard line, while averaging 38.0 yards per punt and allowing 11 total return yards.

HUSKERS.COM

2010 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL

2010 Nebraska Schedule and ResultsDATE OPPONENT RESULT SCORE RECORD CONFERENCE TIME ATTENDSept. 4, 2010 Western Kentucky W 49-10 1-0 0-0 3:04 85,555Sept. 11, 2010 Idaho W 38-17 2-0 0-0 2:57 85,732Sept. 18, 2010 at Washington W 56-21 3-0 0-0 3:06 72,876Sept. 25, 2010 South Dakota State W 17-3 4-0 0-0 2:55 85,573 Oct. 7, 2010 at Kansas State* W 48-13 5-0 1-0 3:11 51,015Oct. 16, 2010 Texas* L 13-20 5-1 1-1 3:16 85,648Oct. 23, 2010 at No. 17 Oklahoma State* W 51-41 6-1 2-1 3:34 55,935Oct. 30, 2010 No. 7 Missouri * W 31-17 7-1 3-1 3:26 85,907Nov. 6, 2010 at Iowa State * W 31-30 (OT) 8-1 4-1 3:18 51,159Nov. 13, 2010 Kansas * W 20-3 9-1 5-1 2:37 85,587Nov. 20, 2010 at No. 18 Texas A&M* L 6-9 9-2 5-2 3:05 90,079Nov. 26, 2010 Colorado* W 45-17 10-2 6-2 3:11 85,646* Big 12 conference game

Team StatisticsTEAM STATISTICS NU OPPSCORING 405 201 Points Per Game 33.8 16.8FIRST DOWNS 227 198 Rushing 137 88 Passing 81 83 Penalty 9 27RUSHING YARDAGE 3230 1764 Yards gained rushing 3477 2046 Yards lost rushing 247 282 Rushing Attempts 550 460 Average Per Rush 5.9 3.8 Average Per Game 269.2 147.0 TDs Rushing 31 10PASSING YARDAGE 1862 1737 Comp-Att-Int 140-233-6 161-330-18 Average Per Pass 8.0 5.3 Average Per Catch 13.3 10.8 Average Per Game 155.2 144.8 TDs Passing 14 12TOTAL OFFENSE 5092 3501 Total Plays 783 790 Average Per Play 6.5 4.4 Average Per Game 424.3 291.8KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 31-748 42-998PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 20-266 21-242INT RETURNS: #-Yards 18-280 6-37KICK RETURN AVERAGE 24.1 23.8PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 13.3 11.5INT RETURN AVERAGE 15.6 6.2FUMBLES-LOST 37-12 13-4PENALTIES-Yards 94-876 54-475 Average Per Game 73.0 39.6PUNTS-Yards 55-2395 78-3314 Average Per Punt 43.5 42.5 Net punt average 37.3 37.5TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 31:24 28:363RD-DOWN Conversions 71/161 55/176 3rd-Down Pct 44% 31%4TH-DOWN Conversions 6/9 4/11 4th-Down Pct 67% 36%SACKS BY-Yards 29-220 17-104MISC YARDS 0 0TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 51 22FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 16-17 16-20ON-SIDE KICKS 0-1 0-3RED-ZONE SCORES (33-38) 87% (27-30) 90%RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (25-38) 66% (15-30) 50%PAT-ATTEMPTS (51-51) 100% (21-21) 100%ATTENDANCE 599648 321064 Games/Avg Per Game 7/85664 5/64213 Neutral Site Games 0/0

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT TOTALNebraska 89 121 124 64 7 405Opponents 30 57 60 48 6 201

HUSKERS.COM


2010 Nebraska Individual StatisticsRUSHING GP ATT GAIN LOSS NET AVG TD LONG AVG/GHelu Jr., Roy 12/11 166 1150 30 1120 6.7 10 73 93.3Martinez, Taylor 11/10 134 1109 135 974 7.3 12 80 88.5Burkhead, Rex 12/1 144 842 20 822 5.7 7 33 68.5Green, Cody 8/2 34 121 23 98 2.9 1 22 12.2Robinson, Dontrayevous 8/0 24 77 10 67 2.8 0 7 8.4Jones, Austin 5/0 14 58 0 58 4.1 1 9 11.6Lee, Zac 5/0 15 57 0 57 3.8 0 9 11.4Henery, Alex 12/0 1 27 0 27 27.0 0 27 2.2Marlowe, Tim 12/0 2 14 0 14 7.0 0 13 1.2Paul, Niles 11/11 5 18 4 14 2.8 0 8 1.3Ward, Lester 2/0 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 1.0Okafor, Collins 1/0 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 2.0TEAM 12/0 9 0 25 -25 -2.8 0 0 -2.1Total 12 550 3477 247 3230 5.9 31 80 269.2Opponents 12 460 2046 282 1764 3.8 10 46 147.0

PASSING G/S EFFIC CMP-ATT-INT PCT YDS TD LNG AVG/GMartinez, Taylor 11/10 145.55 97-163-5 59.5 1435 9 79 130.5Green, Cody 8/2 130.58 30-48-1 62.5 295 3 33 36.9Lee, Zac 5/0 97.84 11-20-0 55.0 102 0 24 20.4Burkhead, Rex 12/1 556.00 2-2-0 100.0 30 2 26 2.5Total 12 141.89 140-233-6 60.1 1862 14 79 155.2Opponents 12 94.09 161-330-18 48.8 1737 12 80 144.8

RECEIVING G/GS NO. YDS AVG TD LONG AVG/GKinnie, Brandon 12/10 40 455 11.4 5 55 37.9Paul, Niles 11/11 39 516 13.2 1 33 46.9Reed, Kyler 12/8 17 323 19.0 6 79 26.9McNeill, Mike 12/3 14 250 17.9 1 64 20.8Burkhead, Rex 12/1 12 125 10.4 0 31 10.4Helu Jr., Roy 12/11 5 46 9.2 0 14 3.8Cotton, Ben 12/11 3 34 11.3 0 22 2.8Broekemeier, Joe 1/0 3 34 11.3 0 17 34.0Henry, Will 11/1 2 32 16.0 0 24 2.9Long, Jake 3/0 1 17 17.0 0 17 5.7Hill, Ryan 6/0 1 11 11.0 0 11 1.8Enunwa, Quincy 8/0 1 10 10.0 0 10 1.2Robinson, Dontrayevous 8/0 1 8 8.0 0 8 1.0Legate, Tyler 11/0 1 1 1.0 1 1 0.1Total 12 140 1862 13.3 14 79 155.2Opponents 12 161 1737 10.8 12 80 144.

PUNT RETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGPaul, Niles 14 160 11.4 0 31Burkhead, Rex 3 12 4.0 0 8Marlowe, Tim 2 -1 -0.5 0 0Hagg, Eric 1 95 95.0 1 95Total 20 266 13.3 1 95Opponents 21 242 11.5 0 24

INTERCEPTIONS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGHagg, Eric 5 37 7.4 0 26Dennard, Alfonzo 4 31 7.8 1 31Gomes, DeJon 3 67 22.3 1 40Smith, P.J. 3 46 15.3 0 29Thenarse, Rickey 1 47 47.0 1 47West, Anthony 1 23 23.0 0 23Cassidy, Austin 1 29 29.0 1 29Total 18 280 15.6 4 47Opponents 6 37 6.2 0 14

KICK RETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGPaul, Niles 16 403 25.2 1 100Marlowe, Tim 8 199 24.9 0 42Kinnie, Brandon 6 142 23.7 0 39Cotton, Ben 1 4 4.0 0 4Total 31 748 24.1 1 100Opponents 42 998 23.8 0 52

FUMBLE RETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGGomes, DeJon 1 19 19.0 0 19Total 1 19 19.0 0 19Opponents 1 11 11.0 0 11

FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA PCT 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 LG BLKHenery, Alex 16-17 94.1 0-0 5-5 3-3 7-7 1-2 52 1

FG SEQUENCE NEBRASKA OPPONENTSWestern Kentucky - (25)Idaho (24) (34),30Washington - -South Dakota State (30) (35)Kansas State (39),(40) (46),(48)Texas (45),(28) (27),(28)Oklahoma State (52),(32),(45) (31),(44)Missouri (41),51 54,(23)Iowa State (25) 49,(57),55Kansas (42),(24) (42)Texas A&M (48),(29) (29),(28),(19)Colorado (42) (22)Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

PUNTING NO. YDS AVG LONG TB FC I20 BLKDHenery, Alex 55 2395 43.5 69 5 10 23 0Total 55 2395 43.5 69 5 10 23 0Opponents 78 3314 42.5 78 6 17 19 0

KICKOFFS NO. YDS AVG TB OB RETN NET YDLNKunalic, Adi 78 5361 68.7 35 1 998 47.0 23Total 78 5361 68.7 35 1 998 47.0 23Opponents 44 2759 62.7 11 0 748 40.7 29

HUSKERS.COM


|------ PATS ------|SCORING TD FGS KICK RUSH RCV PASS DXP SAF PTSHenery, Alex 0 16-17 51-51 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 99Martinez, Taylor 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 72Helu Jr., Roy 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 60Burkhead, Rex 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 42Reed, Kyler 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36Kinnie, Brandon 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30Paul, Niles 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Green, Cody 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Jones, Austin 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Legate, Tyler 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6McNeill, Mike 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Cassidy, Austin 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Thenarse, Rickey 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Dennard, Alfonzo 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Hagg, Eric 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Gomes, DeJon 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Total 51 16-17 51-51 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 405Opponents 22 16-20 21-21 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 201

TOTAL OFFENSE G PLAYS RUSH PASS TOTAL AVG/GMartinez, Taylor 11 297 974 1435 2409 219.0Helu Jr., Roy 12 166 1120 0 1120 93.3Burkhead, Rex 12 146 822 30 852 71.0Green, Cody 8 82 98 295 393 49.1Lee, Zac 5 35 57 102 159 31.8Robinson, Dontrayevous 8 24 67 0 67 8.4Jones, Austin 5 14 58 0 58 11.6Henery, Alex 12 1 27 0 27 2.2Paul, Niles 11 5 14 0 14 1.3Marlowe, Tim 12 2 14 0 14 1.2Ward, Lester 2 1 2 0 2 1.0Okafor, Collins 1 1 2 0 2 2.0TEAM 12 9 -25 0 -25 -2.1Total 12 783 3230 1862 5092 424.3Opponents 12 790 1764 1737 3501 291.8

ALL PURPOSE G RUSH REC PR KOR IR TOT AVG/GHelu Jr., Roy 12 1120 46 0 0 0 1166 97.2Paul, Niles 11 14 516 160 403 0 1093 99.4Martinez, Taylor 11 974 0 0 0 0 974 88.5Burkhead, Rex 12 822 125 12 0 0 959 79.9Kinnie, Brandon 12 0 455 0 142 0 597 49.8Reed, Kyler 12 0 323 0 0 0 323 26.9McNeill, Mike 12 0 250 0 0 0 250 20.8Marlowe, Tim 12 14 0 -1 199 0 212 17.7Hagg, Eric 12 0 0 95 0 37 132 11.0Green, Cody 8 98 0 0 0 0 98 12.2Robinson, Dontrayevous 8 67 8 0 0 0 75 9.4Gomes, DeJon 12 0 0 0 0 67 67 5.6Jones, Austin 5 58 0 0 0 0 58 11.6Lee, Zac 5 57 0 0 0 0 57 11.4Thenarse, Rickey 9 0 0 0 0 47 47 5.2Smith, P.J. 12 0 0 0 0 46 46 3.8Cotton, Ben 12 0 34 0 4 0 38 3.2Broekemeier, Joe 1 0 34 0 0 0 34 34.0Henry, Will 11 0 32 0 0 0 32 2.9Dennard, Alfonzo 11 0 0 0 0 31 31 2.8Cassidy, Austin 12 0 0 0 0 29 29 2.4Henery, Alex 12 27 0 0 0 0 27 2.2West, Anthony 12 0 0 0 0 23 23 1.9Long, Jake 3 0 17 0 0 0 17 5.7Hill, Ryan 6 0 11 0 0 0 11 1.8Enunwa, Quincy 8 0 10 0 0 0 10 1.2Okafor, Collins 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 2.0Ward, Lester 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 1.0Legate, Tyler 11 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.1TEAM 12 -25 0 0 0 0 -25 -2.1Total 12 3230 1862 266 748 280 6386 532.2Opponents 12 1764 1737 242 998 37 4778 398.2

HUSKERS.COM


Defensive Statistics |-------TACKLES-------| |-SACKS-| |---PASS DEF---| |-FUMBLES-| BLKD LEADERS GP-GS SOLO AST TOTAL TFL-YDS NO-YARDS INT-YDS BRUP QBH RCV-YDS FF KICK SAF4 David, Lavonte 12-12 66 62 128 14-59 6.0-50 . 10 7 . . . .7 Gomes, DeJon 12-12 45 44 89 4-10 1.0-6 3-67 6 1 1-19 2 . .94 Crick, Jared 12-12 27 33 60 14-69 7.5-65 . 1 9 . 1 . .34 Meredith, Cameron 12-12 31 23 54 8-12 2.0-5 . 1 8 . . . .95 Allen, Pierre 12-12 15 35 50 9-25 3.0-21 . 2 11 1-0 1 . .21 Amukamara, Prince 12-12 28 22 50 1-9 1.0-9 . 13 . . . . .55 Steinkuler, Baker 12-12 13 30 43 4-30 3.5-30 . 1 4 . . . .28 Hagg, Eric 12-12 29 9 38 3-6 1.0-1 5-37 4 2 1-0 . . .13 Smith, P.J. 12-3 17 21 38 . . 3-46 1 . . . . .8 Cassidy, Austin 12-5 18 20 38 . . 1-29 . . . 1 . .3 Thenarse, Rickey 9-5 13 21 34 1-0 . 1-47 1 . . 1 . .12 Osborne, Courtney 12-4 16 15 31 5-17 1.0-11 . . . . . . .46 Martin, Eric 11-2 10 14 24 . . . . . . . . .15 Dennard, Alfonzo 11-11 12 11 23 . . 4-31 6 1 . 1 . .90 Moore, Terrence 11-0 4 10 14 3-19 1.0-13 . 1 . 1-0 . . .38 Stoddard, Graham 12-0 4 8 12 . . . . . . . . .51 Compton, Will 7-2 5 7 12 1-2 1.0-2 . . . . . . .5 West, Anthony 12-1 8 3 11 . . 1-23 1 . . . . .98 Williams, Josh 12-0 3 8 11 . . . 1 1 . 1 . .36 May, Mathew 12-0 5 4 9 . . . . . . . . .45 Whaley, Alonzo 9-1 6 3 9 1-1 . . . . . . . .17 Evans, Ciante 7-1 5 3 8 . . . 2 . . . . .23 Thorell, Lance 12-0 4 3 7 . . . . . . . . .53 Randle, Thaddeus 10-0 2 4 6 . . . . 1 . . . .31 Dean, Jase 10-0 4 1 5 . . . . . . . . .39 Blatchford, Justin 10-0 2 3 5 . . . . . . . . .32 Ebke, Jim 11-0 2 3 5 . . . . . . . . .35 Martin, Jay 11-0 2 3 5 . . . . . . . . .41 Grove, Thomas 12-0 2 2 4 . . . . . . . . .43 Moravec, Brent 7-0 3 1 4 . . . . . . . . .33 Hill, Ryan 6-0 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .44 McNeill, Mike 12-3 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . .24 Paul, Niles 11-11 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .25 Reed, Kyler 12-8 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .9 Ankrah, Jason 9-0 1 . 1 . . . . 1 . . . .1 Kunalic, Adi 12-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .74 Henry, Ricky 12-12 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .12 Green, Andrew 1-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .37 Thomsen, Kevin 1-0 1 . 1 1-7 1.0-7 . . . . . . .90 Henery, Alex 12-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .92 Mangieri, P.J. 12-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .Total 12-0 410 432 842 69-266 29-220 18-280 51 46 4-19 8 . .Opponents 12-0 457 400 857 60-205 17-104 6-37 25 2 12-11 21 1 .

SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES S-A/TOT WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWLMartin, Eric 5-6/11 1-1/2 -- 1-1/2 -- -- -- 2-1/3 -- 0-1/1 0-2/2 -- 1-0/1Stoddard, Graham 4-7/11 0-3/3 -- 1-0/1 -- 0-1/1 0-1/1 -- 1-0/1 0-1/1 1-0/1 1-0/1 0-1/1Dean, Jase 4-2/6 1-0/1 -- 1-0/1 1-0/1 -- -- 1-1/2 0-1/1 -- -- -- --Cassidy, Austin 1-4/5 -- 1-0/1 -- 0-2/2 -- 0-1/1 0-1/1 -- -- -- -- --Martin, Jay 2-3/5 1-0/1 -- -- 0-2/2 -- 1-0/1 -- 0-1/1 -- -- -- --Blatchford, Justin 2-3/5 -- -- -- -- 2-1/3 0-1/1 -- -- -- -- -- 0-1/1David, Lavonte 2-2/4 1-0/1 -- -- 0-2/2 -- -- -- 1-0/1 -- -- -- --May, Mathew 2-2/4 -- 1-0/1 -- 1-0/1 0-1/1 -- 0-1/1 -- -- 0-1/1 -- --Ebke, Jim 2-3/5 -- 1-0/1 -- 0-1/1 0-1/1 -- -- -- -- 0-1/1 1-0/1 -- Osborne, Courtney 0-3/3 0-1/1 -- 0-1/1 -- 0-1/1 -- -- -- -- -- -- --West, Anthony 3-0/3 -- 1-0/1 -- -- 1-0/1 -- 1-0/1 -- -- -- -- --Smith, P.J. 3-0/3 -- -- 1-0/1 -- -- 1-0/1 1-0/1 -- -- -- -- -- Grove, Thomas 1-2/3 -- -- -- -- 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 0-1/1 -- --Moravac, Brent 3-1/4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1-0/1 1-1/2 -- 1-0/1Hill, Ryan 1-1/2 -- -- -- 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --Thorell, Lance 1-1/2 0-1/1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1-0/1 -- -- --Mangieri, P.J. 0-1/1 -- -- -- -- -- 0-1/1 -- -- -- -- -- -- Kunalic, Adi 1-0/1 -- -- -- -- -- -- 1-0/1 -- -- -- -- --

HUSKERS.COM


Individual Game By GameRUSHING NO-YDS/TD WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWLHelu Jr., Roy 166-1120/10 5-29/1 9-107/1 10-110/2 19-59/0 8-110/1 11-43/0 12-42/0 28-307/3 22-99/1 18-85/1 9-52/0 15-77/0Martinez, Taylor 134-974/12 7-127/3 14-157/2 19-137/3 13-75/0 15-241/4 13-21/0 19-112/0 12-16/0 - 11-71/0 11-17/0 DNPBurkhead, Rex 144-822/7 5-57/1 9-77/0 13-104/1 14-66/1 11-57/0 9-35/0 10-41/0 2-4/0 20-129/2 19-77/1 13-74/0 19-101/1Green, Cody 34-98/1 3-17/0 2-1/0 4-13/0 2-5/0 4-28/0 DNP DNP DNP 9-10/0 DNP 3-1/0 7-23/1Robinson, Dontrayevous 24-67/0 4-0/0 2-2/0 4-5/0 - 1-5/0 - DNP DNP DNP - DNP 13-55/0Jones, Austin 14-58/1 2-13/1 3-18/0 2-9/0 DNP 3-10/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 4-8/0Lee, Zac 15-57/0 3-21/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP 10-25/0 DNP 2-11/0 - DNP DNP -Henery, Alex 1-27/0 - - - - - - 1-27/0 - - - - -Paul, Niles 5-14/0 1-8/0 2--2/0 1-7/0 - - 1-1/0 - - - - - DNPMarlowe, Tim 2-14/0 1-13/0 - - - - - - - - - - 1-1/0Ward, Lester 1-2/0 1-2/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - DNPOkafor, Collins 1-2/0 1-2/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPTEAM 9--25/0 - - 1--2/0 - - - 2--5/0 3--10/0 1--3/0 1--3/0 1--2/0 -

RECEIVING NO-YDS/TD WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWLPaul, Niles 39-516/1 5-92/1 4-31/0 1-21/0 - 1-17/0 6-66/0 9-131/0 1-21/0 1-5/0 7-79/0 4-53/0 DNPKinnie, Brandon 40-455/5 6-59/0 3-17/0 5-105/0 3-34/0 - 1-4/0 3-62/3 1-13/0 3-22/0 6-67/0 5-24/0 4-48/2Reed, Kyler 17-323/6 1-4/0 - - 1-33/1 1-79/1 - 2-58/1 2-51/1 3-52/0 - 3-29/0 4-17/2McNeill, Mike 14-250/1 - 2-17/0 1-24/1 1-64/0 2-25/0 - 5-61/0 - - 1-21/0 1-20/0 1-18/0Burkhead, Rex 12-125/0 2-47/0 3-41/0 - 1-9/0 - 1-7/0 1-0/0 1-5/0 - - 2-16/0 1-0/0Helu Jr., Roy 5-46/0 - - - - - - 2-10/0 1-14/0 - - 2-22/0 -Cotton, Ben 3-34/0 - 1-5/0 - - 1-7/0 - - 1-22/0 - - - -Broekemeier, Joe 3-34/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 3-34/0Henry, Will 2-32/0 1-24/0 - - - 1-8/0 DNP - - - - - -Long, Jake 1-17/0 - DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-17/0Hill, Ryan 1-11/0 1-11/0 - - - - DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNPEnunwa, Quincy 1-10/0 1-10/0 - DNP DNP - - - DNP DNP - - -Robinson, Dontrayevous 1-8/0 - - - - - - DNP DNP DNP - DNP 1-8/0Legate, Tyler 1-1/1 - - - - - DNP 1-1/1 - - - - -

PASSING#3 Martinez, Taylor Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds EfficWestern Kentucky 15 9 0 60.0 136 0 28 1 2 136.2Idaho 17 12 1 70.6 106 0 31 2 15 111.2Washington 11 7 0 63.6 150 1 55 3 19 208.2South Dakota State 14 6 2 42.9 140 1 64 0 0 121.9Kansas State 7 5 0 71.4 128 1 79 1 9 272.2Texas 12 4 0 33.3 63 0 23 1 7 77.4Oklahoma State 35 23 0 65.7 323 5 45 1 7 190.4Missouri 9 6 0 66.7 115 1 40 3 14 210.7Kansas 26 14 1 53.8 167 0 26 1 5 100.1Texas A&M 17 11 1 64.7 107 0 24 2 10 105.8TOTALS 163 97 5 59.5 1435 9 79 15 88 130.5

#17 Green, Cody Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds EfficWestern Kentucky 6 5 0 83.3 66 1 33 0 0 230.7Idaho 1 1 0 100.0 5 0 5 0 0 142.0South Dakota State 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0Kansas State 3 1 0 33.3 8 0 8 0 0 55.7Iowa State 12 7 0 58.3 79 0 29 1 8 113.6Texas A&M 11 6 1 54.5 57 0 20 0 0 79.9Colorado 13 10 0 76.9 80 2 18 1 8 179.4TOTALS 48 30 1 62.5 295 3 33 2 16 130.6

#5 Zac Lee Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds EfficWestern Kentucky 4 3 0 75.0 45 0 24 0 0 169.5Texas 9 4 0 44.4 14 0 7 0 0 57.5Missouri 3 1 0 33.3 11 0 11 0 0 64.1Colorado 4 3 0 75.0 32 0 17 0 0 142.2TOTALS 20 11 0 55.0 102 0 24 0 0 97.8

#22 Burkhead, Rex Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds EfficColorado 2 2 0 100.0 30 2 26 0 0 556.0TOTALS 2 2 0 100.0 30 2 26 0 0 556.0

PUNT RETURNS NO-YDS/TD WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWLPaul, Niles 14-160 3-58 - 6-58 2-4 - 2-16 1-24 - - - - DNPHagg, Eric 1-95 - - - - - 1-95 - - - - - -Burkhead, Rex 3-12 - - - - - - - 2-4 - - 1-8 -Marlowe, Tim 2--1 - - - 1--1 - - - - - - - 1-0

KICK RETURNS NO-YDS/TD WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWLPaul, Niles 16-403 - - 2-37 - 3-48 2-26 2-119 2-55 2-40 2-63 1-15 DNPMarlowe, Tim 8-199 2-69 1-27 - - - - 1-21 1-29 1-16 - - 2-37Kinnie, Brandon 6-142 1-14 - 2-75 1-15 - 1-23 - - - - - 1-15Cotton, Ben 1-4 - - - - - - 1-4 - - - - -

HUSKERS.COM


Defense Game By GameTOTAL TACKLES UA-A TOT WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL David, Lavonte 66-62 128 5-8 3-4 4-1 6-13 10-6 2-8 7-1 5-3 8-2 5-5 7-7 4-4Gomes, DeJon 45-44 89 4-2 6-4 4-1 2-7 7-5 4-7 4-6 3-1 4-2 2-3 1-5 4-1Crick, Jared 27-33 60 3-3 5-1 3-1 1-3 1-2 2-2 2-2 2-6 4-0 3-6 1-6 0-1Meredith, Cameron 31-23 54 2-2 0-1 2-2 4-1 3-4 2-3 2-1 3-2 9-1 2-2 2-3 0-1Allen, Pierre 15-35 50 0-5 2-3 3-1 3-0 0-4 2-4 0-1 1-1 2-5 0-2 2-5 0-4Amukamara, Prince 28-22 50 1-2 2-5 2-1 1-0 2-4 2-2 3-0 1-1 5-2 1-1 8-2 0-2Steinkuhler, Baker 13-30 43 1-0 2-3 1-1 1-4 3-2 3-5 1-2 - 1-2 0-7 0-2 0-2Hagg, Eric 29-9 38 0-3 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-2 2-0 5-3 7-0 2-0 1-0 5-0 3-0Cassidy, Austin 18-20 38 - 1-2 - 0-2 0-1 0-1 1-0 4-2 7-5 1-4 3-2 1-1Smith, P.J. 17-21 38 2-2 1-4 3-0 1-2 2-2 3-8 5-1 - 0-1 - - 0-1Thenarse, Rickey 13-21 34 2-2 0-6 5-0 2-8 1-2 1-2 2-1 - DNP DNP DNP -Osborne, Courtney 16-15 31 0-1 - 1-1 - 1-1 - - 4-2 5-2 1-0 4-5 0-3Martin, Eric 10-14 24 2-1 1-2 3-3 1-4 - - 2-1 DNP 0-1 0-2 - 1-0Dennard, Alfonzo 12-11 23 3-3 0-3 - 1-2 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 DNP 2-1 - 3-1Moore, Terrence 4-10 14 DNP 1-0 2-2 0-1 - - 0-2 1-2 0-1 0-1 0-1 -Stoddard, Graham 4-8 12 0-3 - 1-0 - 0-1 0-1 - 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 0-2Compton, Will 5-7 12 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 0-1 3-0 - - 1-0 - 1-6Williams, Josh 3-8 11 0-2 1-2 - 0-1 - - - - 1-2 - 1-0 0-1West, Anthony 8-3 11 - 2-1 - - 3-0 - 3-0 - 0-2 - - -May, Mathew 5-4 9 1-1 1-0 - 1-0 2-1 - 0-1 - - 0-1 - -Whaley, Alonzo 6-3 9 4-1 1-0 - 1-1 0-1 - - - DNP DNP DNP -Evans, Ciante 5-3 8 1-0 0-1 - DNP 1-0 DNP DNP 2-2 1-0 DNP - DNPThorell, Lance 4-3 7 0-1 1-0 - - 1-0 - - - 2-1 - - 0-1Randle, Thaddeus 2-4 6 - 1-2 1-0 DNP 0-1 DNP - 0-1 - - - -Dean, Jase 4-1 5 1-0 DNP 1-0 1-0 - - 1-0 0-1 - - DNP -Blatchford, Justin 2-3 5 DNP DNP - - 2-1 0-1 - - - - - 0-1Ebke, Jim 2-3 5 - 1-0 - 0-1 0-1 - DNP - - 0-1 1-0 -Martin, Jay 2-3 5 1-0 - - 0-2 - 1-0 - 0-1 - - DNP -Moravec, Brent 3-1 4 - - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - 1-0 1-1 - 1-0Grove, Thomas 2-2 4 1-0 - - - 1-1 - - - - 0-1 - -McNeill, Mike 0-2 2 - 0-1 - - 0-1 - - - - - - -Hill, Ryan 1-1 2 - - - 1-1 - DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNPPaul, Niles 1-1 2 - 0-1 - - - - - - - 1-0 - DNPReed, Kyler 2-0 2 - - - 1-0 - - - - - - 1-0 -Kunalic, Adi 1-0 1 - - - - - - 1-0 - - - - -Henry, Ricky 1-0 1 - - 1-0 - - - - - - - - -Mangieri, P.J. 0-1 1 - - - - - 0-1 - - - - - -Green, Andrew 1-0 1 DNP 1-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPThomsen, Kevin 1-0 1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-0 DNP DNP DNP DNPAnkrah, Jason 1-0 1 - - - DNP - DNP 1-0 - - - DNP -Henery, Alex 0-1 1 - - - - 0-1 - - - - - - -

HUSKERS.COM


INT RETURNS NO-YDS WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL Hagg, Eric 5-37 - - 1-11 - 1-0 - 1-0 - 1-0 - - 1-26Dennard, Alfonzo 4-31 - 1-0 1-31 1-0 - - - - DNP 1-0 - -Gomes, DeJon 3-67 - 1-40 - - - - - 1-15 - - - 1-12Smith, P.J. 3-46 1-29 1-17 - 1-0 - - - - - - - -Thenarse, Rickey 1-47 - 1-47 - - - - - - DNP DNP DNP -West, Anthony 1-23 - 1-23 - - - - - - - - - -Cassidy, Austin 1-29 - - - - - - - - 1-29 - - - FUMBLES RECOVERED NO-YDS WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWLAllen, Pierre 1 - - - - - - - - 1 - - -Moore, Terrence 1 DNP 1 - - - - - - - - - -Hagg, Eric 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - -Gomes, DeJon 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 1

FORCED FUMBLES NO WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL Gomes, DeJon 2 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - -Allen, Pierre 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - - -Crick, Jared 1 - - - - - - - - 1 - - -Dennard, Alfonzo 1 - - - - - - - - DNP - - 1Cassidy, Austin 1 - - - - - - - - 1 - - -Williams, Josh 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - - -Thenarse, Rickey 1 - - 1 - - - - - DNP DNP DNP -

FUMBLE RETURNS NO-YDS WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL Gomes, DeJon 1-19 - - - - - - - - - - - 1-19

TACKLES FOR LOSS UA-A TOT WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWLCrick, Jared 9-5 14 - 4-32 - 1-1 - - 1-10 2-7 1-1 2-12 3-6 -David, Lavonte 9-5 14 - 1-13 1-2 - 2-9 1-0 - 2-12 1-1 2-8 4-14 -Allen, Pierre 4-5 9 - 1-10 - 1-1 1-1 - - 1-7 2-2 1-0 2-4 -Meredith, Cameron 3-5 8 1-2 - - - 2-2 1-1 - - 2-2 - 2-5 -Osborne, Courtney 3-2 5 - - 1-2 - - - - 1-11 2-4 - 1-0 -Steinkuhler, Baker 3-1 4 1-8 2-14 1-8 - - - - - - - - -Gomes, DeJon 2-2 4 - - - - 1-0 - - - 2-4 1-6 - -Moore, Terrence 2-1 3 DNP 1-13 - - - - - 1-5 - 1-1 - -Hagg, Eric 3-0 3 - - - - - - - 2-2 - - 1-4 -Whaley, Alonzo 0-1 1 - - - 1-1 - - - - DNP DNP DNP -Compton, Will 1-0 1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - - - - 1-2 - -Thomsen, Kevin 1-0 1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-7 DNP DNP DNP DNPThenarse, Rickey 0-1 1 - - - 1-0 - - - - DNP DNP DNP -Amukamara, Prince 1-0 1 - - - - - - - - 1-9 - - -

SACKS UA-A TOT WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWLCrick, Jared 6-3 7.5 - 2.5-30 - - - - 1.0-10 1.0-7 - 2.0-12 1.0-6 -David, Lavonte 6-0 6.0 - 1.0-13 - - 1.0-7 - - 1.0-11 - 2.0-8 1.0-11 -Steinkuhler, Baker 3-1 3.5 1.0-8 1.5-14 1.0-8 - - - - - - - - -Allen, Pierre 2-2 3.0 - 1.0-10 - - 0.5-1 - - 1.0-7 - - 0.5-3 -Meredith, Cameron 1-2 2.0 - - - - 0.5-1 - - - 1.0-1 - 0.5-3 -Osborne, Courtney 1-0 1.0 - - - - - - - 1.0-11 - - - -Moore, Terrence 1-0 1.0 DNP 1.0-13 - - - - - - - - - -Amukamara, Prince 1-0 1.0 - - - - - - - - 1.0-9 - - -Gomes, DeJon 1-0 1.0 - - - - - - - - - 1.0-6 - -Hagg, Eric 1-0 1.0 - - - - - - - 1.0-1 - - - -Compton, Will 1-0 1.0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - - - - 1.0-2 - -Thomsen, Kevin 1-0 1.0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1.0-7 DNP DNP DNP DNP

Defense Game By Game

HUSKERS.COM


Nebraska Team Game By Game

|---RUSHING---| |--RECEIVING--| |-------PASSING-------| |--KICK RET--| |--PUNT RET--| ALLDATE OPPONENT NO. YDS TD LG NO. YDS TD LG ATT-CMP-INT YDS TD LG NO YDS TD LG NO YDS TD LG PURPSept. 4, 2010 Western Kentucky 40 179 1 46 12 120 0 24 12-22-1 120 0 24 6 132 0 29 2 10 0 8 299Sept. 11, 2010 Idaho 38 60 0 20 21 219 2 29 21-39-5 219 2 29 4 75 0 23 0 0 0 0 279Sept. 18, 2010 at Washington 39 175 2 33 4 71 1 45 4-20-2 71 1 45 3 65 0 24 2 25 0 13 246Sept. 25, 2010 South Dakota State 37 141 0 26 12 95 0 33 12-28-2 95 0 33 2 44 0 23 5 60 0 19 236Oct. 7, 2010 at Kansas State 44 180 0 36 19 135 1 17 19-27-1 135 1 17 6 186 0 52 1 13 0 13 315Oct. 16, 2010 Texas 46 209 2 25 4 62 0 41 4-16-0 62 0 41 1 16 0 16 3 52 0 24 271Oct. 23, 2010 at Oklahoma State 36 212 3 29 18 283 2 80 18-35-1 283 2 80 6 164 0 40 2 13 0 13 495Oct. 30, 2010 Missouri 34 142 1 33 18 199 1 29 18-42-1 199 1 29 0 0 0 0 3 47 0 17 341Nov. 6, 2010 at Iowa State 48 157 1 15 21 203 3 31 21-32-2 203 3 31 2 44 0 25 1 10 0 10 360Nov. 13, 2010 Kansas 34 72 0 18 3 15 0 12 3-13-1 15 0 12 5 139 0 45 1 1 0 1 87Nov. 20, 2010 at Texas A&M 41 138 0 18 19 172 0 36 19-29-0 172 0 36 2 36 0 20 0 0 0 0 310Nov. 26, 2010 Colorado 23 99 0 24 10 163 2 50 10-27-2 163 2 50 5 97 0 23 1 11 0 11 262 Opponent totals 460 1764 10 46 161 1737 12 80 161-330-18 1737 12 80 42 998 0 52 21 242 0 24 3501 Nebraska 550 3230 31 80 140 1862 14 79 140-233-6 1862 14 79 31 748 1 100 20 266 1 95 5092

|---------TACKLES---------| |-SACKS-| |-FUMBLE-| PASS BLKD |-KICKS------XPTS-|DATE OPPONENT SOLO AST TOTAL TFL-YDS NO-YDS FF FR-YDS INT-YDS QBH BRK KICK ATT-MAD RUN RCV SAF PTSSept. 4, 2010 Western Kentucky 39 18 57 3-9 1.0-2 2 2-0 0-0 0 1 0 1-1 0 0 0 10Sept 11, 2010 Idaho 34 32 66 6-22 2.0-15 3 3-0 1-8 1 1 0 2-2 0 0 0 17Sept. 18, 2010 at Washington 47 26 73 5-22 3.0-19 2 1-11 0-0 0 1 0 3-3 0 0 0 21Sept. 25, 2010 South Dakota State 29 48 77 5-22 0.0-0 2 1-0 2-21 1 1 0 0-0 0 0 0 3Oct. 7, 2010 at Kansas State 27 34 61 3-18 1.0-9 2 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 1-1 0 0 0 13Oct. 16, 2010 Texas 33 36 69 5-20 1.0-7 2 1-0 0-0 0 2 0 2-2 0 0 0 20Oct. 23, 2010 at Oklahoma State 57 6 63 4-16 1.0-7 1 1-0 0-0 0 6 0 5-5 0 0 0 41Oct. 30, 2010 Missouri 29 46 75 7-26 3.0-14 1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 2-2 0 0 0 17Nov. 6, 2010 at Iowa State 40 36 76 3-11 1.0-8 3 2-0 0-0 0 1 0 3-3 0 0 0 30Nov. 13, 2010 Kansas 46 32 78 2.0-8 1.0-5 2 1-0 1-8 0 5 0 0-0 0 0 0 3Nov. 20, 2010 at Texas A&M 33 38 71 7-21 2.0-10 1 0-0 2-0 0 3 0 0-0 0 0 0 9Nov. 26, 2010 Colorado 49 42 91 4-10 1.0-8 0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 2-2 0 0 0 17 Opponent totals 457 400 857 60-205 17.0-104 21 12-11 6-37 2 25 1 21-21 0 0 0 201 Nebraska 410 432 842 69-266 29.0-220 8 4-19 18-280 46 51 0 51-51 0 0 0 405

|---------------------PUNTING---------------------| |--FIELD GOALS--| |------KICKOFFS------|DATE OPPONENT NO YDS AVG LONG BLKD TB FC 50+ I20 ATT-MADE LG BLKD NO YDS AVG TB OBSept. 4, 2010 Western Kentucky 8 297 37.1 50 0 1 0 2 1 1-1 25 0 3 195 65.0 0 0Sept. 11, 2010 Idaho 4 185 46.2 51 0 0 1 2 1 2-1 34 0 2 140 70.0 1 0Sept. 18, 2010 at Washington 9 438 48.7 59 0 0 3 3 2 0-0 0 0 4 253 63.2 0 0Sept. 25, 2010 South Dakota State 8 317 39.6 51 0 2 0 1 2 1-1 35 0 2 85 42.5 0 0Oct. 7, 2010 at Kansas State 5 182 36.4 47 0 0 3 0 3 2-2 48 0 4 269 67.2 1 0Oct. 16, 2010 Texas 7 327 46.7 67 0 0 0 3 3 2-2 28 0 5 322 64.4 2 0Oct. 23, 2010 at Oklahoma State 5 302 60.4 78 0 1 2 4 1 2-2 44 0 7 412 58.9 2 0Oct. 30, 2010 Missouri 8 350 43.8 51 0 0 1 2 3 2-1 23 0 3 178 59.3 0 0Nov. 6, 2010 at Iowa State 3 128 42.7 52 0 1 1 1 2 3-1 57 0 5 333 66.6 2 0Nov. 13, 2010 Kansas 9 363 40.3 62 0 1 2 1 0 1-1 42 0 2 126 63.0 0 0Nov. 20, 2010 at Texas A&M 7 220 31.4 44 0 0 2 0 0 3-3 29 0 4 269 67.2 3 0Nov. 26, 2010 Colorado 5 205 41.0 45 0 0 2 0 1 1-1 22 0 3 177 59.0 0 0 Opponent totals 78 3314 42.5 78 0 6 17 19 19 20-16 57 0 44 2759 62.7 11 0 Nebraska 55 2395 43.5 69 0 5 10 14 23 17-16 52 1 78 5361 68.7 35 1

Opponent Team Game By Game

|---RUSHING---| |--RECEIVING--| |-------PASSING-------| |--KICK RET--| |--PUNT RET--| ALLDATE OPPONENT NO. YDS TD LG NO. YDS TD LG ATT-CMP-INT YDS TD LG NO YDS TD LG NO YDS TD LG PURPSept. 4, 2010 Western Kentucky 33 289 6 46 17 247 1 33 17-25-0 247 1 33 3 83 0 42 3 58 0 31 536Sept. 11, 2010 Idaho 41 360 3 67 13 111 0 31 13-18-1 111 0 31 1 27 0 27 0 0 0 0 471Sept. 18, 2010 at Washington 54 383 6 80 7 150 1 55 7-11-0 150 1 55 4 112 0 39 6 58 0 15 533Sept. 25, 2010 South Dakota State 48 205 1 33 6 140 1 64 6-16-2 140 1 64 1 15 0 15 3 3 0 3 345Oct. 7, 2010 at Kansas State 42 451 5 80 6 136 1 79 6-10-0 136 1 79 3 48 0 20 0 0 0 0 587Oct. 16, 2010 Texas 44 125 0 14 8 77 0 23 8-21-0 77 0 23 3 49 0 23 3 111 1 95 202Oct. 23, 2010 at Oklahoma State 44 217 0 27 23 323 5 45 23-35-0 323 5 45 4 144 1 100 1 24 0 24 540Oct. 30, 2010 Missouri 47 328 3 73 7 126 1 40 7-12-0 126 1 40 3 84 0 40 2 4 0 5 454Nov. 6, 2010 at Iowa State 52 235 3 29 7 79 0 29 7-12-0 79 0 29 3 56 0 27 0 0 0 0 314Nov. 13, 2010 Kansas 49 230 2 20 14 167 0 26 14-26-1 167 0 26 2 63 0 34 0 0 0 0 397Nov 20, 2010 at Texas A&M 37 142 0 33 17 164 0 24 17-28-2 164 0 24 1 15 0 15 1 8 0 8 306Nov 26, 2010 Colorado 59 265 2 21 15 142 4 26 15-19-0 142 4 26 3 52 0 28 1 0 0 0 407 Totals 550 3230 31 80 140 1862 14 79 140-233-6 1862 14 79 31 748 1 100 20 266 1 95 5092 Opponent 460 1764 10 46 161 1737 12 80 161-330-18 1737 12 80 42 998 0 52 21 242 0 24 3501

|---------TACKLES---------| |-SACKS-| |-FUMBLE-| PASS BLKD |-KICKS------XPTS-|DATE OPPONENT SOLO AST TOTAL TFL-YDS NO-YDS FF FR-YDS INT-YDS QBH BRK KICK ATT-MAD RUN RCV SAF PTSSept. 4, 2010 Western Kentucky 34 42 76 2-10 1.0-8 1 1-0 1-29 3 2 0 7-7 0 0 0 49Sept. 11, 2010 Idaho 34 46 80 8-82 7.0-80 2 1-0 5-127 3 7 0 5-5 0 0 0 38Sept. 18, 2010 at Washington 38 14 52 3-12 1.0-8 1 0-0 2-42 8 4 0 8-8 0 0 0 56Sept. 25, 2010 South Dakota State 29 54 83 3-3 0.0-0 0 0-0 2-0 2 5 0 2-2 0 0 0 17Oct. 7, 2010 at Kansas State 42 44 86 4-12 2.0-9 1 0-0 1-0 0 2 0 6-6 0 0 0 48Oct. 16, 2010 Texas 25 46 71 1-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 5 4 0 1-1 0 0 0 13Oct. 23, 2010 at Oklahoma State 55 11 66 1-10 1.0-10 0 0-0 1-0 0 5 0 6-6 0 0 0 51Oct. 30, 2010 Missouri 35 26 61 9-51 6.0-44 0 0-0 1-15 7 6 0 4-4 0 0 0 31Nov. 6, 2010 at Iowa State 52 30 82 9-23 2.0-10 2 1-0 2-29 1 2 0 4-4 0 0 0 31Nov. 13, 2010 Kansas 22 38 60 7.0-29 6.0-28 0 0-0 1-0 2 3 0 2-2 0 0 0 20Nov. 20, 2010 at Texas A&M 37 38 75 13-33 3.0-23 0 0-0 0-0 3 3 0 0-0 0 0 0 6Nov. 26, 2010 Colorado 18 32 50 0-0 0.0-0 1 1-19 2-38 1 6 0 6-6 0 0 0 45 Totals 410 432 842 69-266 29.0-220 8 4-19 18-280 46 51 0 51-51 0 0 0 405 Opponent 457 400 857 60-205 17.0-104 21 12-11 6-37 2 25 1 21-21 0 0 0 20

|---------------------PUNTING---------------------| |--FIELD GOALS--| |------KICKOFFS------|DATE OPPONENT NO YDS AVG LONG BLKD TB FC 50+ I20 ATT-MADE LG BLKD NO YDS AVG TB OBSept. 4, 2010 Western Kentucky 3 128 42.7 52 0 0 1 1 1 0-0 0 0 8 553 69.1 2 0Sept. 11, 2010 Idaho 2 52 26.0 30 0 0 0 0 2 1-1 24 0 7 488 69.7 3 0Sept. 18, 2010 at Washington 5 236 47.2 62 0 1 1 2 2 0-0 0 0 9 618 68.7 5 1Sept. 25, 2010 South Dakota State 6 284 47.3 55 0 0 0 2 2 1-1 30 0 4 276 69.0 2 0Oct. 7, 2010 at Kansas State 2 99 49.5 51 0 0 1 1 0 2-2 40 0 9 631 70.1 3 0Oct. 16, 2010 Texas 7 346 49.4 60 0 1 0 3 2 2-2 45 0 3 210 70.0 2 0Oct. 23, 2010 at Oklahoma State 3 151 50.3 58 0 0 0 2 2 3-3 52 0 10 676 67.6 4 0Oct. 30, 2010 Missouri 5 208 41.6 59 0 0 1 1 1 2-1 41 1 7 490 70.0 7 0Nov. 6, 2010 at Iowa State 6 235 39.2 69 0 1 2 1 1 1-1 25 0 5 358 71.6 3 0Nov. 13, 2010 Kansas 6 259 43.2 53 0 1 2 1 5 2-2 42 0 5 340 68.0 0 0Nov. 20, 2010 at Texas A&M 6 245 40.8 49 0 1 1 0 2 2-2 48 0 3 192 64.0 1 0Nov. 26, 2010 Colorado 4 152 38.0 48 0 0 1 0 3 1-1 42 0 8 529 66.1 3 0 Totals 55 2395 43.5 69 0 5 10 14 23 17-16 52 1 78 5361 68.7 35 1 Opponent 78 3314 42.5 78 0 6 17 19 19 20-16 57 0 44 2759 62.7 11 0

HUSKERS.COM


OPPONENT SCORE 1ST DNS (RUN/PASS/PEN.) RUSHING PASSING PASS YDS TOTAL OFFENSE RET YDS T/OWestern Kentucky 49-10 23/14 (12/5, 11/6, 0/3) 33-289/40-179 17-25-0/12-22-1 247/120 58-536/62-299 170/142 2/2Idaho 38-17 18/24 (13/9, 5/11, 0/4) 41-360/38-60 13-18-1/21-39-5 111/219 59-471/77-279 154/83 4/6Washington 56-21 21/13 (15/10, 6/2, 0/1) 54-383/39-175 7-11-0/4-20-2 150/71 65-533/59-246 212/101 1/2South Dakota State 17-3 15/10 (9/6, 4/4, 2/0) 48-205/37-141 6-16-2/12-28-2 140/95 64-345/65-236 18/125 3/2Kansas State 48-13 21/20 (16/8, 4/10, 1/2) 42-451/44-180 6-10-0/19-27-1 136/135 52-587/71-315 48/199 0/1Texas 13-20 13/14 (7/7, 3/3, 3/4) 44-125/46-209 8-21-0/4-16-0 77/62 65-202/62-271 160/68 1/0Oklahoma State 51-41 25/22 (11/9, 12/12, 2/1) 44-217/36-212 23-35-0/18-35-1 323/283 79-540/71-495 168/177 1/1Missouri 31-17 17/21 (11/8, 6/10, 0/3) 47-328/34-142 7-12-0/18-42-1 126/199 59-454/76-341 103/47 0/1Iowa State 31-30 15/24 (9/10, 6/12, 0/2) 52-235/48-157 7-12-0/21-32-2 79/203 64-314/80-360 85/54 2/3Kansas 20-3 20/5 (11/3, 9/1, 0/1) 49-230/34-72 14-26-1/3-13-1 167/15 75-397/47-87 63/148 2/1Texas A&M 6-9 15/19 (9/9, 6/7, 0/3) 37-142/41-138 17-28-2/19-29-0 164/172 65-306/70-310 23/36 2/0Colorado 45-17 24/12 (14/4,9/5, 1/3) 59-265/23-99 15-19-0/10-27-2 142/163 78-407/50-262 109/108 0/3Totals 405-201 227/198 (137/88, 81/83, 9/27) 550-3230/460-1764 140-233-6/161-330-18 1862/1737 783-5092/790-3501 1313/1288 18/22Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category

OPPONENT 3RD DOWN 4TH DOWN TIME POSS MARGIN YDS/RUSH YDS/PASS YDS/PLAY PUNTING PENALTIESWestern Kentucky 5-9/4-15 0-0/0-0 26:40/33:20 -6:40 8.8/4.5 9.9/5.5 9.2/4.8 3-42.7/8-37.1 6-75/7-51Idaho 4-10/4-13 0-1/0-0 27:56/32:04 -4:08 8.8/1.6 6.2/5.6 8.0/3.6 2-26.0/4-46.2 10-123/3-15Washington 7-12/4-14 0-0/0-0 34:48/25:12 9:36 7.1/4.5 13.6/3.5 8.2/4.2 5-47.2/9-48.7 7-49/2-15South Dakota State 4-13/5-17 0-0/0-3 30:11/29:49 0:22 4.3/3.8 8.8/3.4 5.4/3.6 6-47.3/8-39.6 6-47/7-73Kansas State 4-9/8-18 0-0/1-2 25:29/34:31 -9:02 10.7/4.1 13.6/5.0 11.3/4.4 2-49.5/5-36.4 6-48/4-30Texas 5-16/7-16 1-2/0-0 29:50/30:10 -0:20 2.8/4.5 3.7/3.9 3.1/4.4 7-49.4/7-46.7 10-94/4-53Oklahoma State 8-18/3-13 2-2/2-3 34:45/25:15 9:30 4.9/5.9 9.2/8.1 6.8/7.0 3-50.3/5-60.4 7-55/8-84Missouri 2-11/7-19 1-1/1-1 30:49/29:11 1:38 7.0/4.2 10.5/4.7 7.7/4.5 5-41.6/8-43.8 6-53/7-40Iowa State 7-14/7-15 0-0/0-0 29:15/30:45 -1:30 4.5/3.3 6.6/6.3 4.9/4.5 6-39.2/3-42.7 6-54/3-40Kansas 9-17/2-13 0-0/0-1 36:28/23:32 12:56 4.7/2.1 6.4/1.2 5.3/1.9 6-43.2/9-40.3 6-54/1-9Texas A&M 5-15/2-13 1-2/0-1 31:13/28:47 2:26 3.8/3.4 5.9/5.9 4.7/4.4 6-40.8/7-31.4 16-145/2-10 Colorado 11-17/2-10 1-1/0-0 39:30/20:30 19:00 4.5/4.3 7.5/6.0 5.2/5.2 4-38.0/5-41.0 8-79/6-55 Totals 71-161/55-176 6-9/4-11 376:54/343:06 33:48 5.9/3.8 8.0/5.3 6.5/4.4 55-43.5/78-42.5 876/475 Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each categor

Team Comparison

Nebraska Red Zone ChartNEBRASKA INSIDE OPPONENTS RED-ZONE TIMES TIMES TOTAL RUSH PASS FGS ------- FAILED TO SCORE INSIDE RZ --------DATE OPPONENT SCORE IN RZ SCORED PTS TDS TDS TDS MADE FGA DOWNS INT FUMB HALF GAMESept. 4 Western Kentucky W, 49-10 6 5 35 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1Sept. 11 Idaho W, 38-17 5 2 10 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0Sept. 18 at Washington W, 56-21 4 4 28 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sept. 25 South Dakota State W 17-3 3 2 10 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1Oct. 7 at Kansas State W 48-13 1 1 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct. 16 Texas L 13-20 1 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct. 23 at Oklahoma State W 51-41 4 4 24 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Oct. 30 Missouri W 31-17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov. 6 at Iowa State W 31-30 4 4 24 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov. 13 Kansas W 20-3 3 3 17 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov. 20 at Texas A&M L 6-9 2 2 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov. 26 Colorado W 45-17 5 5 35 5 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 38 33 199 25 19 6 8 0 1 0 2 0 2 33 of 38 (86.8%)

OPPONENT INSIDE NEBRASKA RED-ZONE TIMES TIMES TOTAL RUSH PASS FGS ------- FAILED TO SCORE INSIDE RZ --------DATE OPPONENT SCORE IN RZ SCORED PTS TDS TDS TDS MADE FGA DOWNS INT FUMB HALF GAMESept. 4 Western Kentucky W, 49-10 2 2 10 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Sept. 11 Idaho W, 38-17 4 3 17 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0Sept. 18 at Washington W 56-21 2 2 14 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sept.25 South Dakota State W 17-3 2 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0Oct. 7 at Kansas State W 48-13 1 1 7 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct. 16 Texas L 13-20 5 4 20 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0Oct. 23 at Oklahoma State W 51-41 5 5 27 3 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct. 30 Missouri W 31-17 1 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov. 6 at Iowa State W 31-30 4 4 27 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov. 13 Kansas W 20-3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov. 20 at Texas A&M L 6-9 3 3 9 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov. 26 Colorado W 45-17 1 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Totals 30 27 40 15 9 6 12 1 1 0 0 1 0 27 of 30 (90.0%)

HUSKERS.COM


Miscellaneous NumbersLONG SEASON PLAYS (20 OR MORE YARDS) HUSKER LONG PLAYS OPPONENT LONG PLAYS RUSH PASS RET. TOTAL RUSH PASS RET. TOTAL Western Kentucky 4 4 5 13 1 1 5 7 Idaho 7 1 4 12 1 1 2 2 Washington 3 3 4 10 2 1 2 5South Dakota State 1 2 0 3 1 1 2 4Kansas State 6 2 2 10 2 0 5 7Texas 0 2 2 4 2 1 1 4Oklahoma State 3 5 2 10 3 6 5 14Missouri 3 3 2 8 3 3 0 6Iowa State 1 1 2 4 0 1 1 2Kansas 1 2 2 5 0 0 3 3Texas A&M 2 2 0 4 0 2 1 3Colorado 1 1 2 4 1 3 3 7

DRIVE SUPERLATIVES Nebraska OpponentMost Yards (Result) 96 vs. South Dakota State (TD) 84 Oklahoma State (TD)Most Plays (Result) 16 vs. Texas (FG) 15 Missouri (FG)Most Time (Result) 8:40 vs. Missouri (End of Game) 5:49 Iowa St. (Fumble)

GAME-OPENING DRIVES [----- Nebraska ----- ] [----- Opponent ----- ]Opponent Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Western Kentucky 7 1 55 0 0 3Idaho 3 4 60 0 0 8Washington 7 2 48 0 1 11South Dakota State 0 0 4 0 2 29Kansas State 7 5 76 0 3 56 Texas 0 0 9 3 2 37Oklahoma State 7 2 80 0 0 5Missouri 7 1 66 0 0 0Iowa State 0 1 8 0 2 30Kansas 0 0 9 0 1 14Texas A&M 3 3 49 0 0 2Colorado 0 1 27 0 1 13

SECOND HALF-OPENING DRIVES [----- Nebraska ----- ] [----- Opponent ----- ]Opponent Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Western Kentucky 7 2 68 3 4 67Idaho 0 0 -4 0 0 3Washington 7 1 80 7 2 78South Dakota State 0 0 6 0 0 7Kansas State 7 1 80 0 1 16 Texas 0 0 7 0 1 22Oklahoma State 3 4 65 0 0 8Missouri 0 0 -4 0 0 5Iowa State 3 4 55 0 0 1Kansas 0 1 22 0 0 -5Texas A&M 0 0 3 0 0 -1Colorado 7 2 43 0 0 8

NEBRASKA LONG PLAYS (83; 30 RUNS; 26 PASSES; 27 RETURNS)YARDS OPPONENT PLAY RESULT100 Oklahoma State KOR (Paul) Touchdown95 Texas PR (Hagg) Touchdown80 Washington Run (Martinez) Touchdown80 Kansas State Run (Martinez) Touchdown79 Kansas State Pass (Martinez to Reed) Touchdown73 Missouri Run (Helu) Touchdown68 Kansas State Run (Helu) Touchdown67 Idaho Run (Martinez) Touchdown66 Missouri Run (Helu) Touchdown65 Washington Run (Helu) Touchdown64 South Dakota State Pass (Martinez to McNeill) Touchdown58 Idaho Run (Helu) Touchdown55 Washington Pass (Martinez to Kinnie) 1st-Goal54 Kansas State Run (Martinez) 1st-1053 Missouri Run (Helu) Touchdown47 Idaho IR (Thenarse) Touchdown46 Western Kentucky Run (Martinez) Touchdown45 Oklahoma State Pass (Martinez to Kinnie) Touchdown43 Western Kentucky Run (Martinez) 1st-1042 Western Kentucky KOR (Marlowe) 1st-1041 Oklahoma State Pass (Martinez to Reed) Touchdown41 Kansas State Run (Martinez) Touchdown40 Missouri KOR (Paul) 1st-1040 Missouri Pass (Martinez to Reed) Touchdown40 Idaho IR (Gomes) Touchdown39 Washington KOR (Kinnie) 1st-1037 Western Kentucky KOR (Marlowe) 1st-1036 Washington KOR (Kinnie) 1st-1035 Kansas State Run (Martinez) Touchdown34 Kansas KOR (Paul) 1st-1033 Oklahoma State Pass (Martinez to McNeill) 1st-1033 South Dakota State Run (Martinez) 1st-1033 South Dakota State Pass (Martinez to Reed) Touchdown 33 Western Kentucky Pass (Green to Paul) Touchdown33 Texas A&M Run (Burkhead) 1st-1032 Idaho Run (Martinez) 1st-Goal31 Washington IR (Dennard) Touchdown31 Western Kentucky PR (Paul) 1st-1031 Idaho Pass (Martinez to Burkhead) 1st-1031 Texas A&M Run (Helu) 1st-1029 Iowa State Run (Burkhead) 1st-1029 Iowa State IR (Cassidy) Touchdown29 Iowa State Pass (Green to Reed) 1st-Goal29 Missouri KOR (Marlowe) 1st-1029 Western Kentucky IR (Smith) Fumble29 Kansas KOR (Paul) 1st-1028 Colorado KOR (Marlowe) 1st-1028 Western Kentucky Pass (Martinez to Burkhead) 1st-1028 Idaho Run (Burkhead) 1st-1027 Iowa State KOR (Paul) 1st-1027 Western Kentucky Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st-1027 Idaho KOR (Marlowe) 1st-1026 Oklahoma State Run (Martinez) 1st-1026 Kansas Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st-1026 Colorado Pass (Burkhead to Kinnie) Touchdown26 Colorado IR (Hagg) 1st-1025 Oklahoma State Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st-1025 Idaho Run (Martinez) 1st-1024 Kansas State Pass (Martinez to McNeill) 1st-1024 Western Kentucky Run (Burkhead) 1st-1024 Western Kentucky Pass (Lee to Henry) 1st-1024 Washington Run (Burkhead) 1st-1024 Washington Pass (Martinez to McNeill) Touchdown24 Texas A&M Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st-1023 Idaho IR (West) 1st-1023 Texas Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st-1023 Texas KOR (Kinnie) 1st-1022 Missouri Pass (Martinez to Cotton) 1st-1022 Kansas State Run (Green) 1st-1021 Missouri Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st-1021 Idaho Run (Burkhead) 1st-1021 Western Kentucky PR (Paul) 1st-1021 Washington Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st-1021 Oklahoma State KOR (Marlowe) 1st-1021 Oklahoma State Run (Martinez) 1st-1021 Kansas Pass (Martinez to McNeill) 1st-1021 Colorado Run (Helu) 1st-1020 Kansas Run (Helu Jr.) Touchdown20 Oklahoma State Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st-1020 Kansas State KOR (Paul) 1st-1020 Western Kentucky Run (Burkhead) Touchdown20 Idaho Run (Martinez) Touchdown20 Washington KOR (Paul) 1st-1020 Texas Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st-1020 Texas A&M Pass (Green to McNeill) 1st-10

OPPONENT LONG PLAYS (61; 16 RUNS; 18 PASSES; 27 RETURNS)YARDS OPPONENT PLAY RESULT80 Oklahoma State Pass (Weeden-Blackmon) Touchdown52 Kansas State KOR (Powell) 1st-1050 Colorado Pass (Hawkins to Richardson) Touchdown46 Western Kentucky Run (Rainey) Fumble*45 Kansas KOR (Beshears) 1st-1045 Washington Pass (Locker to Kearse) Touchdown41 Texas Pass (Gilbert to Whittaker) 1st-1040 Oklahoma State KOR (Randle) 1st-1036 Oklahoma State Pass (Weeden-Blackmon) 1st-1036 Oklahoma State KOR (Randle) 1st-1036 Kansas State Run (Coffman) 1st-1036 Kansas State KOR (Powell) 1st-1036 Texas A&M Pass (Tannehill to Fuller) 1st-1035 Kansas State KOR (Powell) 1st-1033 Missouri Run (Moore) Touchdown33 Oklahoma State KOR (Randle) 1st-1033 Washington Rush (Locker) 1st-10 33 South Dakota State Pass (O’Brien to Kool) 1st-1033 Kansas KOR (Beshears) 1st-1031 Iowa State Pass (Arnaud to Lentz) 1st-1030 Kansas State KOR (Powell) 1st-1029 Colorado Pass (Hawkins to Jefferson) Touchdown29 Missouri Run (Gabbert) 1st-1029 Missouri Pass (Gabbert to Egnew) 1st-10 29 Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 1st-1029 Idaho Pass (Enderle to Hardy) 1st-1029 Oklahoma State Run (Hunter) 1st-1028 Kansas KOR (Beshears) 1st-1028 Oklahoma State Run (Hunter) 1st-10 27 Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 1st-1025 Colorado Pass (Hawkins to Walters) 1st-1025 Iowa State KOR (Johnson) 1st-1025 Missouri Run (Gabbert) 1st-1025 Oklahoma State Pass (Weeden-Blackmon) Touchdown 25 South Dakota State Run (Minett) 1st-1025 Texas Run (Gilbert) 1st-1024 Western Kentucky Pass (Jakes to Rainey) 1st-1024 Washington KOR (Parker) 1st-1024 Texas PR (Brown) 1st-1024 Texas Run (Johnson) 1st-10 24 Oklahoma State KOR (Thomas) 1st-1024 Colorado Run (Stewart) 1st-1023 Colorado KOR (Jaffe) 1st-1023 Colorado KOR (Jefferson) 1st-1023 Missouri Pass (Gabbert to Moe) Touchdown23 Oklahoma State Pass (Weeden-Cooper) 1st-1023 South Dakota State KOR (Cole) 1st-1023 Idaho KOR (Bailey) 1st-1023 Washington Rush (Callier) 1st-10 23 Washington KOR (Smith) 1st-1023 Kansas State KOR (Powell) 1st-1022 Kansas State Run (Klein) 1st-1022 Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 1st-1022 Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 1st-1021 Colorado KOR (Jefferson) 1st-1021 Missouri Pass (Gabbert to Moe) 1st-1021 South Dakota State KOR (Clare) 1st-1021 Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 1st-1021 Idaho KOR (Posey) 1st-1021 Oklahoma State Pass (Weeden-Cooper) 1st-1020 Idaho Run (Jackson) 1st-10 20 Oklahoma State KOR (Randle) 1st-10 20 Oklahoma State Run (Hunter) 1st-10 20 Oklahoma State Pass (Weeden-Cooper) 1st-1020 Texas A&M KOR (Judie) 1st-1020 Texas A&M Pass (Tannehill-Gray) 1st-10

HUSKERS.COM


STARTING FIELD POSITION* NU Avg. Start Opp. Avg. Start NU lead (yards/drives/in 20/past 50) (yards/drives/in 20/past 50)

Western Kentucky 35.6 (436/13/2/2) 22.1 (287/13/4/0) +13.5Idaho 41.3 (495/12/1/4) 26.5 (371/14/6/2) +14.8Washington 30.4 (423/14/2/2) 27.3 (408/15/2/1) + 3.1South Dakota State 27.6 (386/14/4/1) 33.5 (436/13/2/3) -5.9Kansas State 18.6 (186/10/5/0) 30.9 (340/11/1/1) -12.3Texas 22.8 (251/11/3/0) 32.6 (424/13/3/3) -9.8Oklahoma State 29.6 (385/13/1/1) 26.2 (367/14/3/1) +3.4Missouri 28.8 (374/13/3/0) 25.7 (334/13/1/0) +3.1Iowa State 24.5 (291/12/3/0) 36.7 (477/13/1/4) -12.4Kansas 35.7 (464/13/0/0) 25.2 (327/13/7/1) +10.5Texas A&M 29.3 (381/12/1/1) 22.2 (289/12/2/1) -7.1Colorado 44.7 (536/12/1/4) 20.6 (247/12/4/0) +24.1Big 12BowlTotals 30.9 (4608/149/26/15) 27.6 (4307/156/36/17) +3.3*does not include drives with time of 0:00 (ie, defensive and special teams touchdowns, end of half turnovers, overtime, etc.)

PENALTY NUMBERS NU Pen.-Yds. Opp. Pen.-YdsWestern Kentucky 6-75 7-51Idaho 10-123 3-15Washington 7-49 2-15South Dakota State 6-47 7-73Kansas State 6-48 4-30Texas 10-94 4-53Oklahoma State 7-55 8-84Missouri 6-53 7-40Iowa State 6-54 3-40Kansas 6-54 1-9Texas A&M 16-145 2-10Colorado 9-79 6-55Big 12BowlTotals (Avg/Penalty) 95-876 (9.2) 54-475 (8.8)Avg/G 7.9-73.0 4.5-39.6

NEBRASKA POINTS OFF TURNOVERSGame TOs Gained TDs FG-FGA Pts. (NU Fumbles/Lost, INT)Western Kentucky 2 (1/1 F/L, 1 Int) 1 0-0 7 2 (2/2 F/L, 0 Int)Idaho 6 (3/1 F/L, 5 Int) 3 0-0 21 4 (8/3 F/L, 1 Int)Washington 2 (1/0 F/L, 2 Int) 2 0-0 14 1 (2/1 F/L. 0 Int)South Dakota State 2 (0/0 F/L, 2 Int) 0 0-0 0 3 (4/1 F/L, 2 Int)Kansas State 1 (3/0 F/L, 1 Int) 0 0-0 0 0 (2/0 F/L, 0 Int)Texas 0 (1/0 F/L, 0 Int) 0 0-0 0 1 (5/1 F/L 0 Int)Oklahoma State 1 (0/0 F/L, 1 Int) 0 0-0 0 1 (1/1 F/L, 0 Int)Missouri 1 (1/0 F/L, 1 Int) 0 0-0 0 0 (2/0 F/L, 0 Int)Iowa State 3 (2/1 F/L 2 Int) 3 0-0 21 2 (5/2 F/L., 0 Int)Kansas 1 (0/0 F/L 1 Int) 0 0-0 0 2 (2/1 F/L. 1 Int)Texas A&M 0 (0/0 F/L 0 Int) 0 0-0 0 0 (0/0 F/L, 0 Int)Colorado 3 (1/1 F/L, 2 Int) 3 0-0 21 0 (2/0 F/L, 0 Int)

Totals 22 (13/4 F/L, 18 Int) 12 0-0 84 18 (35/12 F/L, 6 Int)Opponents 18 (33/12 F/L, 6 Int) 4 4-5 40 22 (13/4 F/L, 18 Int)

OPPONENT SCORING DRIVES [-----Drive-----] Opponent Plays Yds Time Score Qtr./Time PlayWestern Kentucky 11 67 4:39 3-28 3rd/8:20 Tinius 25-yd. FGWestern Kentucky 9 80 4:20 10-35 4th/12:46 Rainey 5-yd. runIdaho 12 60 3:55 3-31 2nd/0:00 Farquhar 34-yd. FGIdaho 3 12 1:08 10-31 3rd/5:23 LaGrone 2-yd. pass from EnderleIdaho 10 98 2:31 17-38 4th/2:31 Johnson 19-yd. pass from ReaderWashington 11 80 5:34 7-14 1st/5:11 Locker 7-yd. runWashington 2 6 0:42 14-21 2nd/5:06 Polk 2-yd. runWashington 2 78 0:33 21-35 3rd/13:59 Kearse 45-yd. from LockerSouth Dakota State 12 73 4:43 3-14 3rd/5:11 Harris 35-yd. FGKansas State 7 23 3:38 3-7 2nd/8:47 Cherry 46-yd. FGKansas State 7 27 3:45 6-31 3rd/1:48 Cherry 48-yd. FGKansas State 6 48 2:23 13-45 4th/9:57 Harper 2-yd. pass from CoffmanTexas 8 61 3:15 0-3 1st/10:13 Tucker 27-yd. FGTexas 5 21 1:52 0-10 1st/8:06 Gilbert 3-yd. runTexas 7 78 2:32 3-17 2nd/8:44 Gilbert 1-yd. runTexas 4 21 1:32 3-20 3rd/8:52 Tucker 28-yd. FGOklahoma State 7 46 1:43 3-7 1st/9:37 Bailey 31-yd. FGOklahoma State 5 7 1:57 6-7 1st/6:40 Bailey 44-yd. FGOklahoma State 11 76 3:48 13-14 1st/2:39 Smith 1-yd. runOklahoma State 8 84 3:19 20-21 2nd/7:58 Hunter 8-yd. runOklahoma State 1 80 0:12 27-24 2nd/5:59 Blackmon 80-yd. pass from WeedenOklahoma State 8 67 3:06 34-41 3rd/3:29 Hunter 1-yd. runOklahoma State 9 63 3:05 41-51 4th/1:24 Blackmon 25-yd. pass from WeedenMissouri 6 53 2:13 7-24 2nd/11:27 Moore 33-yd. runMissouri 12 78 4:20 14-24 3rd/7:30 Moe 23-yd. pass from GabbertMissouri 15 75 5:03 17-31 3rd/1:35 Ressel 23-yd. FGIowa State 7 47 2:08 7-7 2nd/6:38 Williams 13-yd. pass from ArnaudIowa State 4 2 1:11 10-7 2nd/0:55 Mahoney 57-yd. FGIowa State 13 75 3:52 17-24 4th/11:29 Arrnaud 1-yd. runIowa State 3 13 0:44 24-24 4th/10:40 Robinson 14-yd. pass from ArnaudIowa State 3 25 0:00 30-31 OT Williams 9-yd. pass from ArnaudKansas 5 22 2:18 3-17 3rd/3:36 Branstetter 42-yd. FGTexas A&M 9 62 3:00 3-3 2nd/9:08 Bullock 29-yd. FGTexas A&M 15 79 5:21 3-6 4th/14:33 Bullock 28-yd. FGTexas A&M 12 68 5:29 6-9 4th/3:02 Bullock 19-yd. FGColorado 9 75 3:25 3-10 2nd/10:22 Goodman 22-yd. FGColorado 5 80 2:34 10-31 3rd/8:19 Richardson 50-yd. pass from HawkinsColorado 9 79 3:33 17-38 3rd/0:00 Jefferson 29-yd. pass from Hawkins

SCORING DRIVES Scoring [---Time---] [--Plays--] Game Drives Total Avg. Total Avg. 5 or less 1 or 0Western Kentucky 7 14:18 2:02 32 4.6 4 0Idaho 6 12:04 2:00 29 4.8 4 3Washington 8 16:12 2:01 37 4.6 6 3South Dakota State 3 10:23 3:27 21 7.0 1 0 Kansas State 8 19:47 2:28 58 7.3 3 1Texas 3 10:43 3:34 28 9.3 1 1Oklahoma State 9 26:07 2:54 63 7.0 3 1Missouri 5 6:18 1:15 16 3.2 4 2Iowa State 5 16:12 3:14 38 7.60 2 1Kansas 4 18:10 4:32 39 9.75 0 0Texas A&M 2 12:09 6:04 24 12 0 0Colorado 7 21:09 3:01 43 6.14 3 1Big 12BowlTotals 67 183:32 3:03 428 6.39 31 13Opponents 38 110:23 3:10 292 7.68 12 1

NEBRASKA SCORING DRIVES [-----Drive-----] Opponent Plays Yds Time Score Qtr./Time PlayWestern Kentucky 3 55 1:17 7-0 1st/11:23 Martinez 46-yd. runWestern Kentucky 3 52 1:12 14-0 1st/6:11 Burkhead 20-yd. runWestern Kentucky 7 34 3:47 21-0 2nd/5:49 Helu Jr. 3-yd. runWestern Kentucky 4 68 1:59 28-0 3rd/12:54 Martinez 19-yd. runWestern Kentucky 6 80 2:18 35-3 3rd/2:01 Martinez 15-yd. runWestern Kentucky 7 86 2:56 42-10 4th/9:45 Paul 33-yd. pass from GreenWestern Kentucky 2 13 0:49 49-10 4th/5:42 Jones 5-yd. runIdaho 14 60 5:30 3-0 1st/7:40 Henery 24-yd. FGIdaho 5 87 2:39 10-0 2nd/12:15 Martinez 67-yd. runIdaho 1 58 0:09 17-0 2nd/8:22 Helu Jr. 58-yd. runIdaho 0 0 0:00 24-0 2nd/6:07 Gomes 40-yd. interception returnIdaho 0 0 0:00 31-0 2nd/4:00 Thenarse 47-yd. interception returnIdaho 9 73 3:55 38-10 3rd/1:22 Martinez 20-yd. runWashington 2 48 0:36 7-0 1st/12:49 McNeill 33-yd. pass from MartinezWashington 3 63 1:00 14-0 1st/10:45 Martinez 1-yd. runWashington 8 56 3:40 21-7 2nd/8:43 Helu Jr. 8-yd. runWashington 8 48 3:38 28-14 2nd/1:19 Martinez 1-yd. runWashington 1 80 0:14 35-14 3rd/14:39 Martinez 80-yd. runWashington 4 76 1:43 42-21 3rd/12:06 Helu Jr. 65-yd. runWashington 0 0 0:00 49-21 3rd/8:21 Dennard 30-yd. interception returnWashington 11 80 5:57 56-21 4th/7:12 Burkhead 19-yd. runSouth Dakota State 6 96 3:01 7-0 2nd/14:31 Burkhead 3-yd. runSouth Dakota State 4 54 2:13 14-0 2nd/10:46 Reed 33-yd. pass from MartinezSouth Dakota State 11 52 5:09 17-3 4th/14:57 Henery 30-yd. FGKansas State 8 76 3:28 7-0 1st/6:22 Martinez 14-yd. runKansas State 8 87 4:53 14-3 2nd/3:54 Martinez 35-yd. runKansas State 5 62 1:41 17-3 2nd/0:26 Henery 39-yd. FGKansas State 3 80 0:58 24-3 3rd/14:02 Martinez 80-yd. runKansas State 1 68 0:10 31-3 3rd/11:22 Helu Jr. 68-yd. runKansas State 2 80 0:48 38-6 3rd/1:00 Reed 79-yd. pass from MartinezKansas State 7 76 2:22 45-6 4th/12:20 Martinez 41-yd. runKansas State 12 51 5:27 48-13 4th/4:30 Henery 40-yd. FGTexas 12 54 4:56 3-10 2nd/14:09 Henery 45-yd. FGTexas 16 83 5:47 6-20 3rd/0:27 Henery 28-yd. FGTexas 0 0 0:00 13-20 4th/3:02 Hagg 95-yd. punt returnOklahoma State 7 80 2:29 7-0 1st/11:20 Kinnie 45-yd. pass from MartinezOklahoma State 0 0 0:00 14-6 1st/6:27 Paul 100-yd. kickoff returnOklahoma State 9 58 3:32 21-13 2nd/14:07 Legate 1-yd. pass from MartinezOklahoma State 5 31 1:47 24-20 2nd/6:11 Henery 52-yd. FGOklahoma State 5 66 1:20 31-27 2nd/0:55 Kinnie 9-yd. pass from MartinezOklahoma State 10 65 4:03 34-27 3rd/10:57 Henery 32-yd. FGOklahoma State 7 74 3:09 41-27 3rd/6:35 Reed 41-yd. pass from MartinezOklahoma State 9 40 3:24 44-34 4th/11:39 Henery 45-yd. FGOklahoma State 12 81 6:23 51-34 4th/6:23 Kinnie 8-yd. pass from MartinezMissouri 1 66 0:10 7-0 1st/13:46 Helu Jr. 66-yd. runMissouri 7 41 2:38 10-0 1st/9:37 Henery 41-yd. FGMissouri 5 76 2:34 17-0 1st/5:17 Reed 40-yd. pass from MartinezMissouri 1 73 0:11 24-0 1st/2:46 Helu Jr. 73-yd. runMissouri 2 57 0:45 31-14 3rd/6:38 Helu Jr. 53-yd. runIowa State 12 79 2:08 7-0 2nd/13:13 Helu Jr. 6-yd. runIowa State 12 55 5:30 10-10 3rd/9:25 Henery 25-yd. FGIowa State 0 0 0:00 17-10 3rd/8:42 Cassidy 29-yd. Interception returnIowa State 11 56 5:06 24-10 3rd/0:21 Burkhead 2-yd. runIowa State 2 25 0:00 31-24 OT Burkhead 1-yd. runKansas 9 54 4:11 7-0 1st/0:33 Burkhead 4-yd. runKansas 9 75 3:40 14-0 2nd/3:05 Helu Jr. 20-yd. runKansas 9 55 3:51 17-0 3rd/6:46 Henery 42-yd. FGKansas 12 43 6:28 20-3 4th/3:44 Henery 24-yd. FGTexas A&M 12 49 6:07 3-0 1st/8:53 Henery 48-yd. FGTexas A&M 12 79 6:02 6-6 4th/6:02 Henery 29-yd. FGColorado 9 43 4:09 3-0 1st/5:13 Henery 42-yd. FGColorado 9 72 4:52 10-0 2nd/13:47 Burkhead 2-yd. runColorado 8 51 2:53 17-3 2nd/0:49 Kinnie 26-yd. pass from BurkheadColorado 5 43 2:06 24-3 3rd/11:58 Kinnie 16-yd. pass from GreenColorado 1 4 0:09 31-3 3rd/10:53 Reed 4-yd. pass rom BurkheadColorado 9 46 4:41 38-10 3rd/3:38 Reed 1-yd. pass from GreenColorado 2 3 0:21 45-17 4th/12:55 Green 1-yd. run

HUSKERS.COM


Individual Career/Season SuperlativesSEASON AND CAREER, MOST PASSING YARDS SEASON AND CAREER, LONGEST PASSPlayer 2010 Career 2010 CareerTaylor Martinez 323 at Oklahoma State Same 79* at Kansas State (Reed) sameCody Green 80 vs. Colorado State 128 at Baylor, 2009 33* vs. Western Kentucky (Paul) 45 at Baylor, 2009 (Paul)Zac Lee 45 vs. Western Kentucky 340 vs. Arkansas State, 2009 24 vs. Western Kentucky (Henry) 74* vs. Arizona, 2009 (Paul) Rex Burkhead 30 vs. Colorado Same 26* vs. Colorado (Kinnie) same*-Indicates touchdown pass

SEASON AND CAREER, MOST RECEIVING YARDS SEASON AND CAREER, LONGEST CATCHPlayer 2010 Career 2010 CareerJoe Broekemeier 34 vs. Colorado Same 17 vs. Colorado (Green) sameRex Burkhead 47 vs. Western Kentucky same 31 vs. Western Kentucky (Martinez) sameKhiry Cooper 26 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 2009 17 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 2009 (Green)Ben Cotton 22 vs. Missouri 33 at Colorado, 2009 22 vs. Missouri (Martinez) 24* at Colorado, 2009 (Lee)Quincy Enunwa 10 vs. Western Kentucky same 10 vs. Western Kentucky (Lee) sameCurenski Gilleylen 92 vs. Florida Atlantic, 2009 51* vs. Florida Atlantic, 2009 (Lee)Roy Helu Jr. 14 vs. Missouri 61 vs. Kansas, 2008 10 vs. Missouri (Martinez) 27 four times (three by Ganz, one by Lee)Will Henry 24 vs. Western Kentucky same 24 vs. Western Kentucky (Lee) sameRyan Hill same 7 vs. Arkansas State, 2009 (Lee)Brandon Kinnie 105 vs. Washington same 55 vs. Washington (Martinez) sameTyler Legate 1 at Oklahoma State 13 vs. Kansas State, 2009 10* at Oklahoma State (Martinez) 13 vs. Kansas State, 2009 (Lee)Jake Long 17 vs. Colorado same 17 vs. Colorado (Lee) sameMike McNeill 64 vs. South Dakota State 70 vs. Colorado, 2008 64* vs. SDSU (Martinez) sameMarcus Mendoza 32 vs. Texas Tech, 2009 9 vs. Texas Tech, 2009Niles Paul 131 at Oklahoma State 154 at Kansas, 2009 33* vs. Western Kentucky (Green) 74* vs. Arizona, 2009 (Lee)Kyler Reed 79 at Kansas State same 79* at Kansas State (Martinez) sameDontrayevous Robinson 8 vs. Colorado 22 at Baylor, 2009 8 vs. Colorado (Lee) 19 at Baylor, 2009 (Green)Dreu Young 55 vs. W. Michigan, 2008 55 vs. W. Michigan, 2008 (Ganz)*Indicates touchdown scored

SEASON AND CAREER, MOST RUSHING YARDS SEASON AND CAREER, LONGEST RUNPlayer 2010 Career 2010 CareerRex Burkhead 129 at Iowa State same 33 at Texas A&M 34 vs. Arizona, 2009Cody Green 28 at Kansas State 50 vs. Florida Atlantic, 2009 22 at Kansas State 49 vs. Florida Atlantic, 2009Roy Helu Jr. 307 vs. Missouri (school record) same 73* vs. Missouri sameAlex Henery 27 at Oklahoma State same 27 at Oklahoma State sameAustin Jones 18 vs. Idaho same 9 vs. Washington 9 vs. UL-Lafayette, 2009; at Wash., 2010Zac Lee 21 vs. Western Kentucky 65 vs. Arizona, 2009 7 vs. Western Kentucky 32 at Kansas, 2009Tim Marlowe 13 vs. Western Kentucky same 13 vs. Western Kentucky sameTaylor Martinez 241 at Kansas State same 80** vs. W Kentucky; at Kansas St. sameMarcus Mendoza 58 at Kansas State, 2009 35 vs. New Mexico State, 2008Collins Okafor 2 vs. Western Kentucky same 2 vs. Western Kentucky sameNiles Paul 8 vs. Western Kentucky 30 vs. Arkansas State, 2009 8 vs. Western Kentucky 30* vs. Arkansas State, 2009Dontrayevous Robinson 55 vs. Colorado 77 vs. Iowa State, 2009 7 vs. Colorado 23 at Baylor, 2009Lester Ward 2 vs. Western Kentucky 16 at Baylor, 2009 2 vs. Western Kentucky 8 vs. Arkansas State, 2009Latravis Washington 10 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 2009 7 vs. Florida Atlantic, 2009*Indicates touchdown scored

SEASON AND CAREER DEFENSE HIGHSPlayer Tackles (2010) Career TFL (2010) Career Sacks (2010) CareerPierre Allen 7 at Iowa State, at Texas A&M 10 vs. San Jose St., 2008 2 at Iowa State 3 two times 1.0 vs. Idaho, at Iowa State 2.0 vs. Texas Tech, vs. Arizona, 2009Prince Amukamara 10 at Iowa State same 1 at Iowa State 1 six times, last at ISU, 2010 1.0 at Iowa State 1.0 four times, last vs. Iowa State, 2010Jason Ankrah 1 at Oklahoma State same None same None sameJustin Blatchford 3 at Kansas State same None same None sameAustin Cassidy 12 at Iowa State same None same None sameWill Compton 7 vs. Colorado 7 at Virginia Tech, 2009; 7 vs. CU, 2010 1 vs. Kansas 1 vs. Texas Tech, 2009 1.0 vs. Kansas 0.5 vs. Texas Tech, 2009Jared Crick 9 vs. Kansas 13 at Baylor, 2009 4 vs. Idaho 7 at Baylor, 2009 (T-School Record) 2.5 vs. Idaho 5.0 at Baylor, 2009 (School Record)Lavonte David 19 vs. South Dakota State same 3 at Texas A&M same 2.0 vs. Kansas sameJase Dean 2 at Oklahoma State 3 vs. Florida Atlantic, 2009 None same None sameAlfonzo Dennard 6 vs. Western Kentucky 6 vs. OU, 2009; W. Kentucky, 2010 None 1 four times, 2009 None sameJim Ebke 1 vs. Idaho; vs. SDSU, at TAMU same None same None sameCiante Evans 4 vs. Missouri same None same None sameSean Fisher None 9 vs. Iowa State, 2009 None 1 at VT, 2009 at BU, 2009 None 1.0 at Baylor, 2009Andrew Green 1 vs. Idaho same None same None sameThomas Grove 2 at Kansas State same None same None sameDeJon Gomes 12 at Kansas State same 2 at Iowa State 2 vs. Texas, 2009; at ISU, 2010 1 vs. Kansas sameEric Hagg 8 at Oklahoma State 10 vs. New Mexico St., 2008 2 vs. Missouri same None 1.0 vs. ASU, 2009 vs. KSU, 2009Justin Jackson None 1 vs. Florida Atlantic, 2009 None same None sameFaron Klingelhoefer None 1 vs. ASU, vs. ULL, 2009 None same None sameEric Martin 6 at Washington same None same None sameJay Martin 2 vs. South Dakota State same None same None sameMathew May 3 at Kansas State 4 at Missouri, 2009 None same None sameCameron Meredith 10 at Iowa State same 2 at Kansas State, at ISU 2 3x, last at ISU, 2010 1.0 at Iowa State 1.0 vs. UL-Lafayette, 2009; at ISU, 2010Terrence Moore 4 at Washington same 1 vs. Idaho, vs. Kansas 2 vs. W. Michigan, 2008 1.0 vs. Idaho 2.0 vs. W. Michigan, 2008Courtney Osborne 7 at Iowa State same 2 at Iowa State same 1.0 vs. Missouri sameThaddeus Randle 3 vs. Idaho same None same None sameP.J. Smith 11 vs. Texas same None same None sameBaker Steinkuhler 8 vs. Texas same 2 vs. Idaho same 1.5 vs. Idaho sameGraham Stoddard 3 vs. Western Kentucky 3 vs. Fla. Atlantic, 2009; vs. WKU, 2010 None same None sameRickey Thenarse 10 vs. South Dakota State same None 2 vs. Colorado, 2008 None 1.0 two times, 2008Kevin Thomsen 1 vs. Missouri same 1 vs. Missouri same 1.0 vs. Missouri sameLance Thorell 3 at Iowa State 8 vs. New Mexico St., 2008 None same None sameAnthony West 3 vs. Idaho; at K-State; at OSU 6 vs. Kansas, 2008 None 2 vs. Texas A&M, 2007 None 1.0 two timesAlonzo Whaley 5 vs. Western Kentucky same None same None sameJosh Williams 3 vs. Idaho, at Iowa State same None same None same

HUSKERS.COM


NEBRASKA TOTALS HIGHS LOWSPoints Scored 56 (Washington) 6 (Texas A&M)First Downs 25 (Oklahoma State) 13 (Texas)Rushing Attempts 59 (Colorado) 33 (Western Kentucky)Rushing Yards 451 (Kansas State) 125 (Texas)Passes Attempted 35 (Oklahoma State) 10 (Kansas State)Passes Completed 23 (Oklahoma State) 6 (South Dakota State, Kansas State)Had Intercepted 2 (South Dakota State, Texas A&M) 0 (Western Kentucky, Wash. , K-State, Texas, Oklahoma State, Missouri, Iowa St., Colorado)Passing Yards 323 (Oklahoma State) 77 (Texas)Total Plays 79 (Oklahoma State) 52 (Kansas State)Total Yards 587 (Kansas State) 202 (Texas)Possession Time 39:30 (Colorado) 25:29 (Kansas State)Fumbles 8 (Idaho) 1 (Oklahoma State)Fumbles Lost 3 (Idaho) 0 (Kansas State, Missouri, Texas A&M) Turnovers 4 (Idaho) 0 (Western Kentucky, Kansas State, Missouri, Colorado)Turnover Margin +3 (Colorado) -2 (Texas A&M)Penalties 16 (Texas A&M) 6 (WKU, SDSU, K-State, Missouri, ISU, Kansas)Yards Penalized 145 (Texas A&M) 53 (Missouri)Sacks By-Yards Lost 7-80 (Idaho) 0-0 (South Dakota State, Texas, Colorado)Team Tackles for Loss-Yards 11-23 (Iowa State) 0-0 (Colorado)

OPPONENT TOTALS HIGHS LOWS Points Scored 41 (Oklahoma State) 3 (South Dakota State, Kansas)First Downs 24 (Idaho, Iowa State) 5 (Kansas)Rushing Attempts 48 (Iowa State) 34 (Kansas)Rushing Yards 212 (Oklahoma State) 60 (Idaho)Passes Attempted 42 (Missouri) 13 (Kansas)Passes Completed 21 (Idaho, Iowa State) 3 (Kansas)Had Intercepted 5 (Idaho) 0 (Texas, Texas A&M)Passing Yards 283 (Oklahoma State) 15 (Kansas)Total Plays 80 (Iowa State) 47 (Kansas)Total Yards 495 (Oklahoma State) 87 (Kansas)Possession Time 34:31 (Kansas State) 20:30 (Colorado) Fumbles 3 (Idaho, Kansas State) 0 (South Dakota State, Oklahoma State, Kansas, Texas A&M)Fumbles Lost 1 (Western Kentucky, Idaho, Iowa State) 0 (Wash., SDSU, Kansas State, Texas, Oklahoma State, Missouri, Kansas, Texas A&M)Turnovers 6 (Idaho) 0 (Texas, Texas A&M)Turnover Margin 2 (Texas A&M) -3 (Colorado)Penalties 8 (Oklahoma State) 1 (Kansas)Yards Penalized 84 (Oklahoma State) 9 (Kansas)Sacks By-Yards Lost 3-19 (Washington), 3-14 (Missouri) 0-0 (South Dakota State)Team Tackles for Loss-Yards Lost 9-26 (Missouri) 3-9 (Western Kentucky); 3-18 (Kansas State) 3-8 (Kansas)

NEBRASKA INDIVIDUAL HIGHSMost Rushing Attempts ..........................................................28; Roy Helu Jr. vs. MissouriMost Net Rushing Yards .........................................................307; Roy Helu Jr. vs. Missouri (school record)Most Rushing TDs ...................................................................4; Taylor Martinez at Kansas StateLongest TD Run.......................................................................80; Taylor Martinez at Washington; at Kansas StateLongest Run, No TD ................................................................54; Taylor Martinez at Kansas StateMost Pass Attempts ...............................................................35; Taylor Martinez at Oklahoma StateMost Completed Passes .........................................................23; Taylor Martinez at Oklahoma StateMost Passing Yards .................................................................323; Taylor Martinez at Oklahoma StateLongest TD Pass ......................................................................79; Taylor Martinez to Kyler Reed at Kansas StateLongest Pass, No TD ...............................................................63; Taylor Martinez to Mike McNeill vs. South Dakota StateMost Pass Receptions .............................................................9; Niles Paul at Oklahoma StateMost Receiving Yards .............................................................131; Niles Paul at Oklahoma StateMost TD Receptions ...............................................................3; Brandon Kinnie at Oklahoma State (ties school record)Most Total Offense Attempts .................................................44; Taylor Martinez at Oklahoma State (35 pass, 19 rush)Most Total Offense Yards .......................................................435; Taylor Martinez at Oklahoma State (112 rushing, 323 passing) Most All Purpose Attempts ....................................................29; Roy Helu Jr. vs. MissouriMost All Purpose Yards ..........................................................321; Roy Helu Jr. vs. Missouri (school record)Most Touchdowns Scored ......................................................4; Taylor Martinez at Kansas StateMost Field Goals Attempted ..................................................3; Alex Henery at Oklahoma StateMost Field Goals Made...........................................................3; Alex Henery at Oklahoma StateLongest Field Goal Made ........................................................52; Alex Henery at Oklahoma StateLongest Field Goal Attempted ................................................52; Alex Henery at Oklahoma StateMost Interceptions .................................................................1; 18 playersLongest Interception TD Return .............................................47; Rickey Thenarse vs. IdahoLongest Interception Return, No TD.......................................29; P.J. Smith vs. Western KentuckyLongest Fumble TD Return .....................................................NoneLongest Fumble Return, No TD ..............................................NoneLongest Punt Return, TD ........................................................95; Eric Hagg vs. Texas (school record)Longest Punt Return, No TD ...................................................31; Niles Paul vs. Western KentuckyMost Punt Return Yardage .....................................................95; Eric Hagg vs. Texas (1 return)Longest Kickoff Return, TD .....................................................100; Niles Paul at Oklahoma StateLongest Kickoff Return, No TD ...............................................42; Tim Marlowe vs. Western KentuckyMost Kickoff Return Yardage..................................................119; Niles Paul at Oklahoma State (2 returns)Most Punts .............................................................................7; Alex Henery vs. Texas (49.4 avg.)Highest Punting Average ........................................................50.3; Alex Henery at Oklahoma State (3 punts)Longest Punt ...........................................................................69; Alex Henery at Iowa State

Nebraska Statistical Highs and Lows

HUSKERS.COM


NEBRASKA INDIVIDUAL HIGHS....(CONTINUED)Most Total Tackles..................................................................19; Lavonte David vs. South Dakota State (6 solo, 13 asst.)Most Solo Tackles ...................................................................10; Lavonte David at Kansas StateMost Tackles for Loss .............................................................4; Jared Crick vs. Idaho (32 yards)Most Yards Lost ......................................................................32; Jared Crick vs. Idaho (4 TFL)Most Quarterback Sacks.........................................................2.5; Jared Crick vs. Idaho (30 yards)Most Yards Lost ......................................................................30; Jared Crick vs. Idaho (2.5 sacks)Most Pass Breakups ...............................................................3; Prince Amukamara vs. MissouriMost Blocked Field Goals .......................................................NoneMost Blocked Punts ................................................................NoneMost Blocked PAT ..................................................................None

OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL HIGHSMost Yards Rushing ................................................................201; Kendall Hunter (Oklahoma State)Most Rushing Attempts ..........................................................32; Alexander Robinson (Iowa State)Most Yards Passing .................................................................283; Brandon Weeden (Oklahoma State)Most Passing Attempts ..........................................................42; Blaine Gabbert (Missouri)Most Pass Completions ..........................................................21; Austen Arnaud (Iowa State)Most Pass Receptions .............................................................8; Daniel Thomas (Kansas State)Most Yards Receiving .............................................................157; Justin Blackmon (Oklahoma State)

OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL LONGEST PLAYSRush ........................................................................................46; Bobby Rainey (Western Kentucky)Pass.........................................................................................80; Brandon Weeden to Justin Blackmon (Oklahoma State)Field Goal ................................................................................57; Grant Mahoney (Iowa State)Punt Return ............................................................................24; Curtis Powell (Texas)Kickoff Return .........................................................................52; William Powell (Kansas State)Fumble Return ........................................................................NoneInterception Return ................................................................14; Derek Domino (South Dakota State)Punt ........................................................................................78; Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State)

Nebraska Starting LineupsHUSKER OFFENSIVE STARTERS GAME-BY-GAMEOpponent WRX WRZ TE LT LG C RG RT QB IB FB PKWestern Kentucky Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. ^Reed Henery

Idaho Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. ^Reed Henery

Washington Kinnie Paul McNeill# Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Burkhead Legate Henery

South Dakota State Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. Legate Henery

Kansas State Reed^ Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. Legate Henery

Texas Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. ^Reed Henery

Oklahoma State Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. Legate Henery

Missouri Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. ^Reed Henery

Iowa State Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Green Helu Jr. McNeill% Henery

Kansas Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. ^Reed Henery

Texas A&M Reed Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. Legate Henery

Colorado Kinnie McNeill Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Green Helu Jr. ^Reed Henery

^ - NU opened in two tight end formation # - NU opened in three wide receiver formationl; %-NU opened in a four-receiver set (three receivers and a tight end)

HUSKER DEFENSIVE STARTERS GAME-BY-GAMEOpponent DE DT DT DE PESO MIKE WILL LCB FS SS RCB PWestern Kentucky Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg* David Whaley Amukamara Gomes Thenarse Dennard Henery

Idaho Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg# David Smith# Amukamara Gomes Thenarse Dennard Henery

Washington Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg* David Martin Amukamara Gomes Thenarse Dennard Henery

South Dakota State Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg* David Martin Amukamara Gomes Thenarse Dennard Henery

Kansas State Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg# David Smith# Amukamara Gomes Thenarse Dennard Henery

Texas Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg# David Smith# Amukamara Gomes Thenarse Dennard Henery

Oklahoma State Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg* David Compton Amukamara Gomes Thenarse Dennard Henery

Missouri Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg# David Cassidy# Amukamara Gomes Osborne Dennard Henery

Iowa State Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg# David Cassidy# Amukamara Gomes Osborne Evans Henery

Kansas Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg# David Cassidy# Amukamara Gomes Osborne Dennard Henery

Texas A&M Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg# David Cassidy# Amukamara Gomes Osborne Dennard Henery

Colorado Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg* David Compton Amukamara Gomes Cassidy Dennard Henery

* - NU opened with nickel package # - NU opened with dime packages

PLAYER (GAMES): Allen, Pierre (12/12); Amukamara, Prince (12/12); Ankrah, Jason (9/-); Bell, Antonio (7/-); Blatchford, Justin (10/-); Broekemeier (1/-); Burkhead, Rex (12/1); Caputo, Mike (12/12); Cassidy, Austin (12/5); Choi, Seung Hoon (1/-); Compton, Will (7/2); Cooper, Khiry (6/-); Cotton, Ben (12/11); Crick, Jared (12/12); David, Lavonte (12/12); Dean, Jase (10/-); Dennard, Alfonzo (11/11); Ebke, Jim (11/-); Enunwa, Quincy (8/-); Evans, Ciante (7/1); Curenski Gilleylen (6/-); Gomes, DeJon (12/12); Green, Andrew (1/-); Green, Cody (8/2); Grove, Thomas (12/-); Hagg, Eric (12/12); Hardrick, Jermarcus (12/-); Helu Jr., Roy (12/11); Henery, Alex (12/-); Henry, Ricky (12/12); Henry, Will (11/-); Hill, Ryan (6/-); Hyland, KC (2/-); Jackson, Justin (1/-); Jones, Austin (5/-); Jones, D.J. (12/12); Jones, Marcel (3/-); Kinnie, Brandon (12/10); Kunalic, Adi (12/-); Lee, Zac (5/-); Legate, Tyler (11/5); Long, Jake (3/-); Maher, Brett (10/-); Mangieri, P.J. (12/-); Marlowe, Tim (12/-); Martin, Eric (11/2); Martin, Jay (11/-); Martinez, Taylor (11/10); May, Mathew (12/-); McNeill, Mike (12/3); Mendoza, Marcus (1/-); Meredith, Cameron (12/12); Moore, Terrence (11/-); Moravec, Brent (7/-); Okafor, Collins (1/-); Osborne, Courtney (12/4); Paul, Niles (11/11); Pensick, Cole (4/-); Qvale, Brent (12/-); Randle, Thaddeus (10/-); Reed, Kyler (12/8); Richards, Wil (2/-); Robinson, Dontrayevous (8/-); Rodriguez, Andrew (5/-); Sirles, Jeremiah (12/12); Smith, P.J. (12/3); Steinkuhler, Baker (12/12); Stoddard, Graham (12/-); Thenarse, Rickey (9/5); Thompson, Brandon (8/-); Thomsen, Kevin (1/-); Thorell, Lance (12/-); Ward, Lester (2/-); Washington, Dijon (1/-); West, Anthony (12/1); Whaley, Alonzo (9/1); Williams, Josh (12/-); Williams, Keith (12/12); Zimmerer, C.J. (3/-).

Nebraska Statistical Highs and Lows

Overall Participation

HUSKERS.COM


SCORING SUMMARY1st 11:23 NU Martinez 46 yd run (Henery kick)1st 06:11 NU Burkhead 20 yd run (Henery kick)2nd 05:49 NU Helu Jr., 3 yd run (Henery kick)3rd 12:54 NU Martinez 19 yd run (Henery kick)3rd 08:20 WKU Tinius 25 yd field goal 3rd 02:01 NU Martinez 15 yd run (Henery kick)4th 12:46 WKU Rainey 5 yd run (Tinius kick)4th 09:45 NU Paul 33 yd pass from Green, C. (Henery kick)4th 05:42 NU Jones, Austin 5 yd run (Henery kick)

TEAM STATISTICS WKU NUFIRST DOWNS 14 23RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 40-179 33-289PASSING YDS (NET) 120 247Passes Att-Comp-Int 12-22-1 17-25-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 62-299 58-536Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 2-10 3-58Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-132 3-83Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 1-29Punts (Number-Avg) 8-37.1 3-42.7Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-2Penalties-Yards 7-51 6-75Possession Time 33:20 26:40Third-Down Conversions 4 of 15 5 of 9Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-2 5-6Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-2 1-8

RUSHING: Western Kentucky-Rainey, Bobby 30-155; McNeal, Willie 4-19; Johnson, Rod 1-7; Jakes, Kawaun 4-0; TEAM 1-minus 2. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 7-127; Burkhead, Rex 5-57; Helu Jr., Roy 5-29; Lee, Zac 3-21; Green, Cody 3-17; Jones, Austin 2-13; Marlowe, Tim 1-13; Paul, Niles 1-8; Okafor, Collins 1-2; Ward, Lester 1-2; Robinson, Dontrayevous 4-0.PASSING: Western Kentucky-Jakes, Kawaun 12-22-1-120. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 9-15-0-136; Green, Cody 5-6-0-66; Lee, Zac 3-4-0-45.RECEIVING: Western Kentucky-Rainey, Bobby 3-36; Doyle, Jack 2-24; Vasquez, Marcus 2-23; Jones, Tristan 1-17; Johnson, Rod 1-12; McNeal, Willie 1-8; Cooper, Quinterrance 1-2; Jeffries, Wes 1-Minus-2. Nebraska Kinnie, Brandon 6-59; Paul, Niles 5-92; Burkhead, Rex 2-47; Henry, Will 1-24; Hill, Ryan 1-11; Enunwa, Quincy 1-10; Reed, Kyler 1-4INTERCEPTIONS: Western Kentucky-none. Nebraska-Smith, P.J. 1-29.FUMBLES: Western Kentucky-Rainey, Bobby, 1-1. Nebraska-Paul, Niles 1-1; Smith, P.J. 1-1SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Western Kentucky- Smith, Quanterus 1-2. Nebraska-Steinkuhler, Baker, 1-8.TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Western Kentucky-Forrest, Jamal 6-1; Majors, Thomas 5-2. Nebraska-David, Levonte 5-8.

Game 1 Nebraska 49, Western Kentucky 10

Lincoln (Sept. 4) --- Redshirt freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez made an impressive college debut, rushing for 127 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 8 Nebraska to a 49-10 victory over Western Kentucky.

Martinez, who became the first Husker freshman quarterback to ever start a season opener, made his presence known quickly, racing 46 yards on his first career carry to give NU a 7-0 lead just 3:37 into the game. Martinez also completed all four of his first-quarter pass attempts for 59 yards to help NU to a quick 14-0 lead. After Cody Green led the Huskers on a successful second-quarter scoring drive to put Nebraska up 21-0 at the half, Martinez found the end zone again on the first drive of the second half, scampering the final 19 yards on a four-play, 68-yard drive to extend NU’s lead to 28-0. Martinez, who averaged better than 18 yards per carry, produced the most rushing yards by an NU quarterback in a season opener since Tommie Frazier rushed for 130 yards against West Virginia in 1994, and became the first Husker quarterback to rush for over 100 yards since 2003. In addition to his impressive rushing numbers, Martinez completed 9-of-15 passes for 136 yards and did not commit a turnover. While Martinez took center stage as the starter, Green was also impressive, completing 5-of-6 passes for 66 yards while leading the Huskers on a pair of scoring drives, including a 33-yard touchdown strike to Niles Paul.

Paul finished with five catches for 92 yards and a score, while adding one carry for eight yards. He also returned three punts for 58 yards to close the night with 158 all-purpose yards. Brandon Kinnie also enjoyed a big night for NU, hauling in a career-high six catches for 59 yards, while sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead added a pair of catches for 47 yards while rushing five times for 57 yards.

Nebraska’s big-play offense amassed 536 total yards on just 58 plays, an average of 9.2 yards per play. The Huskers rolled for 289 rushing yards and six touchdowns, while 11 different Huskers had at least one tote on the night. In addition to the three rushing touchdowns from Martinez and one each from Helu and Burkhead, Austin Jones closed the scoring with his first career touchdown on a five-yard burst in the fourth quarter.

Western Kentucky managed 299 total yards on 62 plays against the Blackshirt defense.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALWestern Kentucky 0 0 3 7 10No. 8 Nebraska 14 7 14 14 49

SCORING SUMMARY1st 07:40 NU Henery 24 yd field goal 2nd 12:15 NU Martinez 67 yd run (Henery kick)2nd 08:22 NU Helu Jr. 58 yd run (Henery kick)2nd 06:07 NU Gomes 40 yd interception return (Henery kick)2nd 04:00 NU Thenarse 47 yd interception return (Henery kick)2nd 00:00 IDAHO Farquhar 34 yd field goal 3rd 05:23 IDAHO LaGrone 2 yd pass from Enderle (Farquhar kick)3rd 01:22 NU Martinez 20 yd run (Henery kick)4th 02:31 IDAHO Johnson 19 yd pass from Reader (Farquhar kick)

TEAM STATISTICS IDAHO NUFIRST DOWNS 24 18RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 38-60 41-360PASSING YDS (NET) 219 111Passes Att-Comp-Int 39-21-5 18-13-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 77-279 59-471Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-75 1-27Interception Returns-Yards 1-8 5-127Punts (Number-Avg) 4-46.2 2-26.0Fumbles-Lost 3-1 8-3Penalties-Yards 3-15 10-123Possession Time 32:04 27:56Third-Down Conversions 4 of 13 4 of 10Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 0 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-4 2-5Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-15 7-80

RUSHING: Idaho-Jackson, Deonte` 11-67; McCarty, Princeton 12-40; Bailey, Kama 5-20;Vital, Troy 1-3; Reader, Brian 3-minus-18; Enderle, Nathan 6-minus-52; Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 14-157; Helu Jr., Roy 9- 107; Burkhead, Rex 9-77; Jones, Austin 3-18; Robinson, Dontrayevous 2-2; Green, Cody 2-1;Paul, Niles 2-minus-2PASSING: Idaho-Enderle, Nathan 16-31-5-141; Reader, Brian 5-8-0-78. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 12-17-1-106; Green, Cody 1-1-0-5.RECEIVING: Idaho-Hardy, Daniel 5-75; Johnson, Armauni 3-37; Greenwood, Eric 3-34; Jackson, Deonte` 2-31; Bailey, Kama 2-6; McCarty, Princeton 2-5; Shaw, Maurice 1-13; Veltung, Justin 1-11; Elmo, Taylor 1-5; LaGrone, Michael 1-2. Nebraska Paul, Niles 4-31; Burkhead, Rex 3-41; Kinnie, Brandon 3-17; McNeill, Mike 2-17; Cotton, Ben 1-5INTERCEPTIONS: Idaho-Keo, Shiloh 1-8. Nebraska-West, Anthony 1-13; Thenarse, Rickey 1-47; Gomes, DeJon 1-50 Smith, P.J. 1-17.FUMBLES: Idaho-Reader, Brian 1-1; Enderle, Nathan 1-0; Bailey, Kama 1-0. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 4-1, Paul, Niles 2-1; Green, Cody 1-0, Robinson, Dontrayevous 1-1. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Idaho-Siavii, Robert 1-14; Mayowa, Benson 1-1. Nebraska-David, Lavonte 1-13; Crick, Jared 2.5-30; Steinkuhler, Baker, 1.5-14; Allen, Pierre 1-10; Moore, Terrance 1-13. TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Idaho-Grymes, Aaron 8-2. Nebraska-Gomes, DeJon 6-4.

Game 2 Nebraska 38, Idaho 17

Lincoln (Sept. 11) --- No. 6 Nebraska showed its explosiveness on both sides of the ball, scoring 28 unanswered points in a span of 8:15 midway through the second quarter to help bolt to a 31-0 lead and cruise to a 38-17 victory over Idaho.

Quarterback Taylor Martinez (67) and I-back Roy Helu Jr. (58) scored on back-to-back runs of more than 55 yards to give NU a 14-0 lead. The Blackshirt defensive backs then got into the action with back-to-back interception returns for scores from both DeJon Gomes (40) and Rickey Thenarse (47). Nebraska’s four consecutive scoring plays of 40 or more yards marked the first time since 1996 that the Big Red scored on four plays of 40 or more yards in the same game.

The 31-point cushion was more than enough for a Blackshirt defense that intercepted five passes, recorded seven sacks and recovered a fumble on the afternoon. The Blackshirts held a high-powered Idaho offense to just 279 total yards, while the NU offense rolled up 471 total yards, including 360 rushing yards on 41 carries. It was NU’s highest rushing total since a season-opening win over Nevada in 2007.

Martinez led the punishing Husker ground game with 157 yards and two touchdowns on just 14 carries. It was the second straight 100-yard rushing effort by the redshirt freshman quarterback. His second quarter 67-yard touchdown run was the longest run ever by a Husker freshman quarterback, surpassing a 59-yard run by former NU Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch against UAB in 1998.

Martinez was joined across the century mark by Helu, who rushed for 107 yards on just nine carries, including his 58-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead nearly gave the Huskers a third back in the 100-yard club, rushing for 77 yards on just nine carries.

Defensively, Gomes led the Huskers with a career-best 10 tackles and a pass breakup along with his interception return for a score, while Jared Crick had 2.5 sacks for 30 yards as part of a four tackles-for-loss afternoon. Fellow defensive tackle Baker Steinkuhler added 1.5 sacks for 14 yards lost, while Terrence Moore, Lavonte David and Pierre Allen each recorded sacks for the Huskers.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALIdaho 0 3 7 7 17No. 6 Nebraska 3 28 7 0 38

HUSKERS.COM


TEAM STATISTICS SDSU NUFIRST DOWNS 10 15RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 37-141 48-205PASSING YDS (NET) 95 140Passes Att-Comp-Int 28-12-2 16-6-2TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 65-236 64-345Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 5-60 3-3Kickoff Returns-Yards 2-44 1-15Interception Returns-Yards 2-21 2-0Punts (Number-Avg) 8-39.6 6-47.3Fumbles-Lost 0-0 4-1Penalties-Yards 7-73 6-47Possession Time 29:49 30:11Third-Down Conversions 5 of 17 4 of 13Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 3 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-2 2-3Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0

RUSHING: South Dakota State-Minett, Kyle 28-112; Duffy, Tyler 2-24; Kool, Tyrel 1-5. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 13-75; Burkhead, Rex 14-66; Helu Jr., Roy 19-59; Green, Cody 2-5.PASSING: South Dakota State-O’Brien, Thomas 12-18-2-95. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 6-14-2-140; Green, Cody 0-2-0-0.RECEIVING: South Dakota State-Minett 5-14; Kool, Tyrel 2-34; Cochart, Colin 2-24; Hubert, Brandon 1-15; Rollin, Aaron 1-8. Nebraska-Kinnie, Brandon 3-34; McNeill, Mike 1-64; Reed, Kyler 1-33; Burkhead, Rex 1-9.INTERCEPTIONS: South Dakota State-Domino, Derek, 1-14, Kool, Dirk 1-7. Nebraska-Dennard, Alfonzo 1-0; Smith, PJ 1-0FUMBLES: South Dakota State-None. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 1-1; Paul, Niles 1-0; Marlowe, Tim 1-0; Team, 1-0.SACKS (Sacks-Yds): South Dakota State-None. Nebraska-None. TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): South Dakota State-Domino, Derek 4-12. Nebraska-David, Lavonte 6-13.

SCORING SUMMARY1st 12:49 NU McNeill, 24 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick)1st 10:45 NU Martinez 1 yd run (Henery kick)1st 05:11 WASH Locker 7 yd run (Folk kick)2nd 08:43 NU Helu Jr. 8 yd run (Henery kick)2nd 05:06 WASH Polk 2 yd run (Folk kick)2nd 01:19 NU Martinez 1 yd run (Henery kick)3rd 14:39 NU Martinez 80 yd run (Henery kick)3rd 13:59 WASH Kearse 45 yd pass from Locker (Folk kick)3rd 12:06 NU Helu Jr. 65 yd run (Henery kick)3rd 08:21 NU Dennard 31 yd interception return (Henery kick)4th 07:12 NU Burkhead 19 yd run (Henery kick)

TEAM STATISTICS NU WASHFIRST DOWNS 21 13RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 54-383 39-175PASSING YDS (NET) 150 71Passes Att-Comp-Int 11-7-0 20-4-2TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 65-533 59-246Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 1-11Punt Returns-Yards 6-58 2-25Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-112 3-65Interception Returns-Yards 2-42 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 5-47.2 9-48.7Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-0Penalties-Yards 7-49 2-15Possession Time 34:48 25:12Third-Down Conversions 7 of 12 4 of 14Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-4 2-2Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-8 3-19

RUSHING: Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 19-137; Helu Jr., Roy 10-110; Burkhead, Rex 13-104; Green, Cody 4-13; Jones, Austin 2-9; Paul, Niles 1-7; Robinson, Dontrayevous 4-5; TEAM 1-minus-2. Washington Locker, Jake 11-59; Callier, Jesse 10-57; Polk, Chris 17-55; Bruns, Cody 1-4.PASSING: Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 7-11-0-150. Washington-Locker, Jake 4-20-2-71RECEIVING: Nebraska-Kinnie, Brandon 5-105; McNeill, Mike 1-24; Paul, Niles 1-21 Washington-Kearse, Jermaine 2-51; Barnett, Marlion 1-10; Aguilar, Devin 1-10INTERCEPTIONS: Nebraska-Hagg, Eric 1-11; Dennard, Alfonzo 1-31. Washington-NoneFUMBLES: Nebraska-Green, Cody 2-1. Washington-Callier, Jesse 1-0. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Nebraska-Steinkuhler, Baker 1-8. Washington-Williams, Nate 1-4; Crichton, Talia, 1-9; Potao’e, Sione 0.5-3; Ta’amu, Alameda 0.5-3TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Nebraska-Martin, Eric 3-3. Washington-Foster, Mason 7-6

Game 3 Nebraska 56, Washington 21

Seattle, Wash. (Sept. 18)---No. 8 Nebraska jumped to a 14-0 lead after just five offensive plays, then scored two more touchdowns on the Huskers’ first five offensive plays of the second half on the way to a 56-21 victory.

Nebraska, which improved to 3-0 for the second time in three seasons under Bo Pelini, rolled up 533 yards of total offense, including 383 on the ground. The Husker trio of Taylor Martinez (137 yards, 3 TD, 19 carries), Roy Helu Jr. (110 yards, 2 TD, 10 carries) and Rex Burkhead (104 yards, TD, 13 carries) combined for Nebraska’s fifth triple-100-yard game in school history and first since 2001.

The 56 points scored by Nebraska equaled the most points scored by a Washington opponent in Seattle.

Martinez became just the second quarterback in NU history to record three straight 100-yard rushing performances, joining Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch. Martinez’s eight rushing touchdowns already rank fourth all-time among all Husker freshmen.

The Huskers needed just two offensive plays to get on the scoreboard after Eric Hagg’s interception, as Martinez found Mike McNeill for a 24-yard touchdown. Martinez completed 7-of-11 passes for 150 yards and a score. On NU’s second drive, it took the Huskers just three plays to cover 73 yards, after a 55-yard pass play from Martinez to Brandon Kinnie put NU at the 1-yard line before Martinez scored on the next play. It was the first of five receptions for 105 yards on the day for Kinnie, who registered the first 100-yard receiving day of his career.

After Washington closed to within 21-14, Kinnie set up NU’s next scoring drive with a return to the UW 48-yard line, setting up a short field for Helu, who went the last eight yards to put Nebraska up 28-14. Kinnie finished with 180 all-purpose yards.

Nebraska used a pair of big plays to break open the game, as Martinez raced 80 yards for a touchdown on NU’s first offensive play of the second half before Helu went a career-long 65 yards for a score on NU’s fifth play of the second half to give the Huskers a commanding 21-point lead.

Alfonzo Dennard got the Blackshirts on the board midway through the third quarter, intercepting a Jake Locker pass and racing 31 yards to make it 49-21. The interception capped a strong defensive performance by the Blackshirts, who surrendered just 246 total yards to the Huskies, including just 71 passing and 175 on the ground. The Huskers held Locker to just 4-of-20 passing on the afternoon, the worst performance of his career.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALNo. 8 Nebraska 14 14 21 7 56Washington 7 7 7 0 21

SCORING SUMMARY2nd 14:31 NU Burkhead 3 yd run (Henery kick) 11:11 NU Reed 33 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick)3rd 05:11 SDSU Harris 35 yd field goal4th 14:57 NU Henery 30 yard field goal

Game 4 Nebraska 17, South Dakota St. 3

Lincoln, Neb. (Sept. 25)--- In a game dominated by the defenses, No. 6 Nebraska survived a spirited effort by visiting South Dakota State for a 17-3 homecoming night victory.

Just days after Blackshirts were handed out to Nebraska’s top-unit defenders, Lavonte David notched one of the best tackle efforts in school history. The 6-1, 210-pound junior linebacker from Miami, Fla., registered 19 tackles to tie for seventh on NU’s all-time list, while adding a pair of pass breakups.

In addition to David’s career tackle performance, Alfonzo Dennard and P.J. Smith both notched their third interceptions of the season to help hold the Jackrabbits to just 236 yards of total offense. Rickey Thenarse pitched in 10 tackles for NU, while DeJon Gomes added nine stops, as Nebraska has limited all four foes to under 300 yards of total offense.

The Huskers (4-0) would get all the offense they needed in a two-series stretch in the second quarter, scoring 14 points in a span of 4:15 to take control of the contest. After a scoreless first quarter, Nebraska went 96 yards on six plays to get on the scoreboard, as Taylor Martinez found Mike McNeill for a career-long 64-yard reception down to the SDSU 3. Rex Burkhead put the Huskers on the board with a three-yard run on the next play to give NU a 7-0 lead with 14:31 left in the half. The Blackshirts forced a three-and-out on SDSU’s ensuing drive, and Martinez and the Husker offense went to work again. This time, Martinez hit Kyler Reed for a career-long 33-yard reception for Reed’s first career touchdown.

Martinez led NU with 75 rushing yards on 13 carries, while completing 6-of-14 passes for 140 yards and one touchdown. Sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead added 14 carries for 66 yards and NU’s first touchdown, while Roy Helu Jr. contributed 59 yards on 19 carries. Brandon Kinnie led the NU receivers with three catches for 34 yards, while Mike McNeill added a career-long 64-yard reception to set up Burkhead’s touchdown.

SDSU quarterback Thomas O’Brien completed just 12-of-28 passes for 95 yards while throwing a pair of fourth-quarter interceptions, as the Blackshirts preserved the victory by forcing a pair of turnovers and stopping the Jackrabbits on downs at the NU 37.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALSouth Dakota State 0 0 3 0 3No. 6 Nebraska 0 14 0 3 17

HUSKERS.COM


SCORING SUMMARY1st 06:22 NU Martinez 14 yd run (Henery kick)2nd 08:47 KSU Cherry 46 yd field goal 2nd 03:54 NU Martinez 35 yd run (Henery kick)2nd 00:26 NU Henery 39 yd field goal 3rd 14:02 NU Martinez 80 yd run (Henery kick)3rd 11:22 NU Helu Jr. 68 yd run (Henery kick)3rd 01:48 KSU Cherry 48 yd field goal 3rd 01:00 NU Reed 79 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick)4th 12:20 NU Martinez 41 yd run (Henery kick)4th 09:57 KSU Harper 2 yd pass from Coffman (Cherry kick)4th 04:30 NU Henery 40 yd field goal

TEAM STATISTICS NU KSUFIRST DOWNS 21 20RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 42-451 44-180PASSING YDS (NET) 136 135Passes Att-Comp-Int 10-6-0 27-19-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 52-587 71-315Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 1-13Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-48 6-186Interception Returns-Yards 1-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 2-49.5 5-36.4Fumbles-Lost 2-0 3-0Penalties-Yards 6-48 4-30Possession Time 25:29 34:31Third-Down Conversions 4 of 9 8 of 18Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-1 1-1Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-9 1-9

RUSHING: Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 15-241; Helu Jr., Roy 8-110; Burkhead, Rex 11-57; Green, Cody 4-28; Jones, Austin 3-10; Robinson, Dontrayevous 1-5. Kansas State-Thomas, Daniel 22-63; Coffman,Carson, 7-45; Klein, Collin, 6-33; Lamur, Sammuel 3-20; Powell, William 3-10; Thompson, Tramaine 1-8; Wilson, Braden 1-3; TEAM 1-minus-2.PASSING: Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 5-7-0-128-1; Green, Cody 1-3-0-8-0. Kansas State-Coffman, Carson 14-22-1-91-1; Lamur, Sammuel 3-3-0-28-0; Klein, Collin 2-2-0-16-0.RECEIVING: Nebraska-McNeill, Mike 2-25; Reed, Kyler 1-79; Paul, Niles 1-17; Henry, Will 1-8; Cotton, Ben 1-7. Kansas State-Thomas, Daniel 8-36; Quarles, Aubrey 5-57; Wilson, Braden 2-18; Harper, Chris 2-13; Hilburn, Adrian 2-11.INTERCEPTIONS: Nebraska-Hagg, Eric 1-0. Kansas State-None.FUMBLES: Nebraska-Burkhead, Rex 1-0; Martinez, Taylor 1-0. Kansas State-Quarles, Aubrey 1-0; TEAM 1-0; Klein, Collin 1-0. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Nebraska-David, Lavonte 1-7; Allen, Pierre 0.5-1; Meredith, Cameron 0.5-1. Kansas State-Slaughter, Blake 1-9.TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Nebraska-David, Lavonte 10-6. Kansas State-Garrett, David 9-1

Game 5 Nebraska 48, Kansas State 13

Manhattan, Kan. (Oct. 7) -- Taylor Martinez produced the best rushing performance by a quarterback in Nebraska football history as the No. 7 Cornhuskers sprinted past previously unbeaten Kansas State, 48-13.

Playing in front of 51,015 fans and an ESPN primetime national audience, Martinez became just the second Big Red signal-caller to rush for more than 200 yards in a game, joining Jammal Lord who accomplished the feat twice in 2002. Martinez passed the 200-yard mark on NU’s opening drive of the second half with an 80-yard touchdown run, staking the Huskers to a 24-3 lead.

Martinez finished the night with the eighth-best rushing total in school history, racking up 241 yards on just 15 carries, surpassing Lord’s quarterback rushing mark of 234 yards against Texas in 2002. Martinez had touchdown runs of 13, 35, 80 and 41 yards, while also completing 5-of-7 passes for 128 yards and a score.

Martinez set up his fellow Huskers for big plays as the game progressed. On NU’s next play from scrimmage after Martinez’s 80-yard burst, he handed off to Roy Helu Jr. and the senior I-back exploded for a career-long 68-yard touchdown run. Helu notched his 10th career 100-yard effort, finishing with 110 yards on just eight carries. After KSU cut the lead to 31-6 with a 48-yard field goal, Martinez then froze the Wildcat secondary on a play-action fake and connected with Kyler Reed on a career-long 79-yard touchdown strike before scoring on a 41-yard run with 12:21 remaining to make it 45-6.

While the Huskers’ explosive offense left the purple pride black and blue, Nebraska’s Blackshirts continued to deliver solid defensive football for four quarters. NU stretched its streak to eight straight quarters without allowing a touchdown before KSU got a fourth-quarter score to break the streak. Junior linebacker Lavonte David led the Blackshirts with 16 tackles, including 10 solos and two tackles for loss with one seven-yard sack. David helped keep KSU star running back Daniel Thomas in check. Thomas notched 63 yards on 22 carries, while adding 36 receiving yards on eight catches. Overall, he totaled 99 yards on 30 touches. DeJon Gomes added 12 tackles, including a TFL and a forced fumble, while Eric Hagg contributed an interception for the Blackshirts to produce the game’s lone turnover. The Huskers finished with six tackles for loss and two sacks.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALNo. 7 Nebraska 7 10 21 10 48Kansas State 0 3 3 7 13

SCORING SUMMARY1st 10:13 UT Tucker 27 yd field goal 1st 08:06 UT Gilbert 3 yd run (Tucker kick)2nd 14:09 NU Henery 45 yd field goal 2nd 08:44 UT Gilbert 1 yd run (Tucker kick)3rd 08:52 UT Tucker 28 yd field goal 3rd 00:27 NU Henery 28 yd field goal 4th 03:02 NU Hagg 95 yd punt return (Henery kick)

TEAM STATISTICS UT NUFIRST DOWNS 14 13RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 46-209 44-125PASSING YDS (NET) 62 77Passes Att-Comp-Int 16-4-0 21-8-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 62-271 65-202Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 3-52 3-111Kickoff Returns-Yards 1-16 3-49Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 7-46.7 7-49.4Fumbles-Lost 1-0 5-1Penalties-Yards 4-53 10-94Possession Time 30:10 29:50Third-Down Conversions 7 of 16 5 of 16Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-5 1-1Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-7 0-0RUSHING: Texas-Johnson, Cody 11-73; Gilbert, Garrett 11-71; Newton, Tre’ 10-41; Whittaker, Foswhitt 11- 28; Goodwin, Marquis 1-1; TEAM 2-minus 5. Nebraska-Helu Jr., Roy 11-43; Burkhead, Rex 9-35; Lee, Zac 10-25; Martinez, Taylor 13-21; Paul, Niles 1-1PASSING: Texas-Gilbert, Garrett 4-16-0-62. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 4-12-0-63; Lee, Zac 4-9-0-14.RECEIVING: Texas-Newton, Tre’ 2-16; Whittaker, Foswhitt 1-41; Williams, Malcolm 1-5. Nebraska-Paul, Niles 6-66; Burkhead, Rex 1-7; Kinnie, Brandon 1-4.INTERCEPTIONS: Texas-None. Nebraska-None.FUMBLES (No.-Lost): Texas-Brown, Curtis 1-0. Nebraska-Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 2-0; Lee, Zac 1-0; Helu Jr., Roy 1-1; Burkhead, Rex 1-0. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Texas-Okafor, Alex 1-7. Nebraska-None.TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Texas-Williams, Aaron 4-4; Hicks, Jordan 3-5. Nebraska-Gomes, DeJon 4-7; Smith, P.J. 3-8

Game 6 Texas 20, Nebraska 13

Lincoln, Neb. (Oct. 16) -- No. 5 Nebraska’s high-powered offense was unable to get rolling, as Texas knocked off the Huskers, 20-13 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Playing in front of an NCAA-record 308th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium and an ABC television audience, Nebraska (5-1, 1-1 Big 12) was held to just 202 yards of offense, less than half of the Huskers’ season average of 494.4 yards per game that NU had averaged in its first five contests. Texas (4-2, 2-1) held NU to 125 yards on the ground, limiting Taylor Martinez to just 21 rushing yards on 13 carries. Martinez also completed just 4-of-12 passes for 63 yards.

The Longhorns had some help from the Huskers in containment. Nebraska receivers and backs dropped numerous passes on the day, including multiple passes that appeared to be headed for touchdowns. The Huskers also fumbled five times, although NU lost just one fumble, it was a costly one by Roy Helu Jr. that led to a Texas touchdown. The miscue spotted Texas a 10-0 lead after Garrett Gilbert’s three-yard run with 8:06 left in the first quarter.

Nebraska responded with a 12-play, 54-yard drive that resulted in a 45-yard field goal by Alex Henery with 14:09 left in the first half, to cut UT’s edge to 10-3, but the Longhorns went 78 yards on seven plays for their best drive of the day. Gilbert’s second touchdown, a 1-yard run with 8:44 left in the half, made it 17-3.

After Texas extended its lead to 20-3, Zac Lee came off the bench to drive the Huskers 83 yards before Henery’s second field goal, this one from 28 yards, made it 20-6. NU had a chance to pull closer in the fourth quarter, but a dropped pass prevented a potential Husker touchdown. The Husker special teams brought the crowd to life, as senior Eric Hagg fielded a pooch punt and weaved 95 yards to paydirt for the longest punt return in Husker history. That pulled Nebraska within 20-13 with 3:02 left, but the Huskers would not get closer, as Texas recovered an on-side kick and ran out the clock.

Nebraska’s defense kept the Huskers within striking distance despite facing a short field for Texas on many occasions throughout the day. DeJon Gomes and P.J. Smith each notched 11 tackles, while Lavonte David added 10 stops, as NU held Texas to just 271 total yards. Gilbert and the Longhorns were held to only 62 yards passing, the lowest total by Texas team since 1983.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALTexas 10 7 3 0 20No. 5 Nebraska 0 3 3 7 13

HUSKERS.COM


SCORING SUMMARY1st 13:46 NU Helu Jr. 66 yd run (Henery kick)1st 09:37 NU Henery 41 yd field goal 1st 05:17 NU Reed 40 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick)1st 02:46 NU Helu Jr. 73 yd run (Henery kick)2nd 11:27 MU Moore 33 yd run (Ressel kick)3rd 07:30 MU Moe 23 yd pass from Gabbert (Ressel kick)3rd 06:38 NU Helu Jr. 53 yd run (Henery kick)3rd 01:35 MU Ressel 23 yd field goal

TEAM STATISTICS MU NUScore 17 31FIRST DOWNS 21 17RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 34-142 47-328PASSING YDS (NET) 199 126Passes Att-Comp-Int 42-18-1 12-7-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 76-341 59-454Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 3-47 2-4Kickoff Returns-Yards 0-0 3-84Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 1-15Punts (Number-Avg) 8-43.8 5-41.6Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-0Penalties-Yards 7-40 6-53Possession Time 29:11 30:49Third-Down Conversions 7 of 19 2 of 11Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-1 0-0

RUSHING: Missouri-Gabbert, Blaine 22-74; Moore, De’Vion 6-55; Lawrence, Kendial 2-7; Josey, Henry 4-6. Nebraska-Helu Jr., Roy 28-307; Martinez, Taylor 12-16; Lee, Zac 2-11; Burkhead, Rex 2-4; TEAM 3-minus-10.PASSING: Missouri-Gabbert, Blaine 18-42-1-199. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 6-9-0-115; Lee, Zac 1-3-0-11RECEIVING: Missouri-Egnew, Michael 7-70; Moe, T.J. 5-71; Jackson, Jerrel 2-19; Kemp, Wes 2-19; Gerau, Brandon 1-14; Woodland, Rolan 1-6. Nebraska-Reed, Kyler 2-51; Cotton, Ben 1-22; Paul, Niles 1-21; Helu Jr., Roy 1-14; Kinnie, Brandon 1-13; Burkhead, Rex 1-5.INTERCEPTIONS: Missouri-None. Nebraska-Gomes, DeJon 1-0FUMBLES (total-lost): Missouri-Gabbert, Blaine 1-0. Nebraska-Marlowe, Tim 1-0; Martinez, Taylor 1-0. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Missouri-Gooden, Zaviar 2-5; Sam, Michael 1-9. Nebraska-David, Lavonte 1-11; Crick, Jared 1-7; Hagg, Eric, 1-1; Osborne, Courtney 1-11; Allen, Pierre 1-7; Thomsen Kevin, 1-7TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Missouri-Gachkar, Andrew 3-6; Nebraska-David, Lavonte 5-3; Crick, Jared 2-6.

SCORING SUMMARY1st 11:20 NU Kinnie 45 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick)1st 09:37 OSU Bailey 31 yd field goal 1st 06:40 OSU Bailey 44 yd field goal 1st 06:27 NU Paul 100 yd kickoff return (Henery kick)1st 02:39 OSU Smith 1 yd run (Bailey kick)2nd 14:07 NU Legate 1 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick)2nd 07:58 OSU Hunter 8 yd run (Bailey kick)2nd 06:11 NU Henery 52 yd field goal 2nd 05:59 OSU Blackmon 80 yd pass from Weeden (Bailey kick)2nd 00:55 NU Kinnie 9 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick)3rd 10:57 NU Henery 32 yd field goal 3rd 06:35 NU Reed 41 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick)3rd 03:29 OSU Hunter 1 yd run (Bailey kick)4th 11:39 NU Henery 45 yd field goal 4th 04:29 NU Kinnie 8 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick) 4th 01:24 OSU Blackmon 25 yd pass from Weeden (Bailey kick)

TEAM STATISTICS NU OSUFIRST DOWNS 25 22RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 44-217 36-212PASSING YDS (NET) 323 283Passes Att-Comp-Int 35-23-0 35-18-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 79-540 71-495Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-24 2-13Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-144 6-164Interception Returns-Yards 1-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 3-50.3 5-60.4Fumbles-Lost 1-1 0-0Penalties-Yards 7-55 8-84Possession Time 34:45 25:15Third-Down Conversions 8 of 18 3 of 13Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 2 2 of 3Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-4 5-5

RUSHING: Oklahoma State-Hunter, Kendall 26-201; Randle, Joseph 5-22; Smith, Jeremy 3-4; TEAM 1-minus 5; Weeden, Brandon 1-minus-10. Nebraska- Martinez, Taylor 19-112; Helu Jr., Roy 12-42; Burkhead, Rex 10-41; Henery, Alex 1-27; TEAM 2-minus-5.PASSING: Oklahoma State-Weeden, Brandon 35-18-1-283. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 35-23-0-323RECEIVING: Oklahoma State-Cooper, Josh 9-103; Blackmon, Justin 5-157; Bowling, Bo 2-12; Youman, Wilson 1-10; Randle, Joseph 1-1. Nebraska-Paul, Niles 9-131; McNeill, Mike 5-61; Kinnie, Brandon 3-62; Reed, Kyler 2-58; Helu Jr., Roy 2-10; Legate, Tyler 1-1; Burkhead, Rex 1-0.INTERCEPTIONS: Oklahoma State-None. Nebraska-Hagg, Eric 1-0FUMBLES (total-lost): Oklahoma State-None. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 1-1.SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Oklahoma State-Chinasa, Ugo 1-7. Nebraska-Crick, Jared 1-10TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Oklahoma State-Brown, Broderick 7-0; McGee, Andrew 7-0; Martin, Markelle 7-0. Nebraska-Gomes, DeJon 8-2

Game 7 Nebraska 51, Oklahoma State 41

Stillwater, Okla. (Oct. 23) -- Nebraska used the arm and legs of Taylor Martinez and big special teams plays from Alex Henery and Niles Paul to down previously unbeaten No. 17 Oklahoma State, 51-41.

Nebraska amassed 542 total yards, including a career-high and NU freshman record 435 total offense yards from Martinez that included 323 passing yards and five passing touchdowns. He completed 23-of-35 passes, including three scoring tosses to Brandon Kinnie. Martinez’s day also included 112 yards on 19 carries, becoming the first Husker in history to pass for 300 yards and rush for 100 yards in the same game.

Paul was Martinez’s favorite target, as the senior hauled in a career-high nine receptions for 131 yards. Paul also returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter, his third return for a score in his career and the longest Husker kickoff return since 1949.

Henery connected on all three of his field goal attempts, including a 52-yarder, averaged 50.3 yards on three punts and came up with an early spark for NU, racing 27 yards on a fake punt for a first down on the Huskers’ first drive of the day. The run set up Martinez’s 45-yard touchdown pass to Kinnie to give NU an early lead, as Kinnie finished the day with three receptions – all for scores - for 62 yards.

The high-powered Cowboy offense cut NU’s edge to 7-6 with 6:40 left in the opening quarter, but Paul raced the length of field on the ensuing kickoff to give NU a 14-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. OSU eventually took a 27-24 lead, but Martinez led NU on a scoring drive in the final minutes of the half, finding Kinnie for the second time to give the Huskers a 31-27 halftime lead. Henery capped NU’s 10-play opening drive of the second half with a 32-yard field goal to move the Nebraska margin to 34-27 and give him a school-record 58th career field goal. The Blackshirts held on their first defensive possession of the second half, and Martinez capitalized by connecting with Kyler Reed on a 41-yard touchdown pass with 6:35 left in the third quarter to make it 41-27.

OSU pulled to within 44-34, but NU put the game out of reach in the fourth quarter, going 81 yards in 12 plays, capped by Kinnie’s third TD of the day, an 8-yard pass from Martinez with 6:23 remaining.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALNo. 14 Nebraska 14 17 10 10 51No. 17 Oklahoma State 13 14 7 7 41

Game 8 Nebraska 31, Missouri 17

Lincoln, Neb. (Oct. 30) -- Behind a school-record performance by I-back Roy Helu Jr., No. 14 Nebraska took control of the Big 12 North Division with a 31-17 win over No. 7 Missouri at Memorial Stadium.

Helu paced the Big Red attack, rushing for a school record 307 yards and three touchdowns on a career-high matching 28 carries, scoring on touchdown runs of 66, 73 and 53 yards. His huge day eclipsed the previous Nebraska rushing mark set by Calvin Jones with 294 yards against Kansas on Nov. 9, 1991. It was Helu’s 11th career 100-yard effort, and first 200-yard game of his career. His previous career high came with 169 yards on 28 carries against Virginia Tech in 2009. It also marked the first 300-yard rushing game in the FBS in 2010.

Helu and the Huskers wasted little time making a statement against the previously unbeaten Tigers. After the Blackshirts forced a three-and-out on Mizzou’s opening series, Helu got an explosive block from tight end Ben Cotton and sprinted 66 yards untouched into the end zone to give the Huskers a 7-0 lead just over one minute into the game. The Blackshirts shut down the Tiger offense again on the second drive, Taylor Martinez moved the Huskers 41 yards on seven plays before Alex Henery booted his school-record 18th consecutive field from 42 yards out to give NU a 10-0 lead. On NU’s next possession, Martinez capped the Huskers’ third scoring drive with a 40-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kyler Reed to give NU a 17-0 lead before Helu capped NU’s first-quarter eruption with a career-long 73 yard touchdown gallop to spot the hosts a 24-0 lead just 13 minutes into the game.

Helu’s opening statement helped the Huskers put up 24 points in the first quarter against the previously unbeaten Tigers, as the Huskers improved to 7-1 on the season and 3-1 in the Big 12. It was NU’s most first-quarter points since 2001, while giving the Huskers their first win over a top-10 team since 2001. Martinez completed 6-of-9 passes for 115 yards and a score while playing just the first half, as NU put up 454 yards on the day.

Missouri, which trailed 24-7 at the half, eventually pulled to within 24-14 in the third quarter after a Blaine Gabbert touchdown pass to T.J. Moe, but Helu gave NU all the breathing room they needed, going 53 yards for his third score of the day on NU’s second offensive play on the next series to make it 31-14.

The Blackshirts held a high-powered Missouri offense to just 341 total yards, including limiting Gabbert to a season-low 199 yards on 18-of-42 passing with one touchdown and one interception. The Huskers sacked Gabbert a season-high six times and hurried him seven more, while also notching six breakups. Entering the game, the Tigers were averaging 424.9 total yards per game, including 286.4 passing yards. MU was also averaging 34.7 points per contest.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALNo. 7 Missouri 0 7 10 0 17No. 14 Nebraska 24 0 7 0 31

HUSKERS.COM


Game 9 Nebraska 31, Iowa State 30

Ames, Iowa (Nov. 6)--- Rex Burkhead rushed for a career-high 129 yards and two scores, while Eric Hagg’s interception of Iowa State’s two-point conversion attempt in overtime preserved No. 9 Nebraska’s 31-30 victory over Iowa State.

Burkhead gave the Huskers a 31-24 lead, scoring from 19 yards out on Nebraska’s second play in overtime, capping an afternoon where he rushed 20 times for 129 yards and two touchdowns.

Iowa State (5-5, 3-3 Big 12) came back on its first overtime possession, scoring on Jake Williams’ nine-yard pass from Austen Arnaud to pull the Cyclones within 31-30. ISU lined up for the extra point, but holder Daniel Kuehl took the snap and lofted the fake into the end zone to Collin Franklin, but Hagg, who set up an earlier touchdown with a third-quarter interception, snuffed out the play and preserved the win for Nebraska (8-1, 4-1 Big 12), which took control of the Big 12 North with its win.

The overtime heroics capped a gutty effort by the Huskers, who were without their two most experienced quarterbacks in a hostile road environment. Cody Green turned in a solid effort in his first start of the season, completing 7-of-12 passes for 79 yards, while helping Nebraska churn out 235 rushing yards against ISU.

Burkhead did a majority of the damage, as he handled duties in the Huskers’ wildcat offense, as his season-long 29-yard run set up Nebraska’s first score, a six-yard run by Roy Helu Jr. Iowa State came back with 10 unanswered points, getting a TD pass from Austen Arnaud to Jake Williams to tie the score before a Husker fumble by Helu led to a 57-yard field goal by Grant Mahoney , putting ISU ahead 10-7 at halftime.

The Huskers seemingly took control of the game in the third quarter, scoring 17 points to take a 24-10 lead. Green engineered a 12-play, 55-yard drive that culminated with Alex Henery’s 25-yard field goal to tie the game with 9:25 left in the third quarter.

Less than a minute later, the Blackshirts got on the board. Safety Austin Cassidy picked off an Arnaud pass and returned it 29 yards for a touchdown to give Nebraska a 17-10 lead with 8:42 left in the quarter. Cassidy had a career-high 12 tackles, including seven solos and forced a fumble. The Blackshirts forced another turnover on ISU’s next possession, as Hagg made a leaping interception of an Arnaud pass at the NU 44. The Huskers capitalized on an 11-play, 56-yard drive culminating on Burkhead’s first touchdown of the day, a two-yard run to give NU a 14-point lead.

The scrappy Cyclones fought back, as Arnaud led ISU on a 13-play, 75-yard touchdown drive to trim NU’s lead to 24-17 with 11:29 left. After a fumble by Niles Paul on the ensuing kickoff, the Cyclones capitalized, as Arnaud threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Alexander Robinson to tie the game.

In addition to Cassidy’s big day on defense for the Big Red, Cameron Meredith notched a career-high 10 tackles including two tackles for loss and a sack, while Lavonte David added another double-figure tackle effort with 10 of his own, including a TFL.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 OT FINALNo. 9 Nebraska 0 7 17 7 7 31Iowa State 0 10 0 14 6 30

SCORING SUMMARY2nd 13:13 NU Helu Jr. 6 yd run (Henery kick)2nd 06:38 ISU Williams, 13 yd pass from Arnaud (Mahoney kick)2nd 00:55 ISU Mahoney 57 yd field goal 3rd 09:25 NU Henery 25 yd field goal 3rd 08:42 NU Cassidy 29 yd interception return (Henery kick)3rd 00:21 NU Burkhead 2 yd run (Henery kick)4th 11:29 ISU Arnaud 1 yd run (Mahoney kick)4th 10:40 ISU Robinson 14 yd pass from Arnaud (Mahoney kick)OT 15:00 NU Burkhead 19 yd run (Henery kick)OT 15:00 ISU Williams 9 yd pass from Arnaud (pass intercepted)

TEAM STATISTICS NU ISUFIRST DOWNS 15 24RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 52-235 48-157PASSING YDS (NET) 79 203Passes Att-Comp-Int 12-7-0 32-21-2TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 64-314 80-360Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 1-10Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-56 2-44Interception Returns-Yards 2-29 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 6-39.2 3-42.7Fumbles-Lost 5-2 2-1Penalties-Yards 6-54 3-40Possession Time 29:15 30:45Third-Down Conversions 7 of 14 7 of 15Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-4 4-4Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-8 2-10

RUSHING: Iowa State-Robinson, Alexander 32-101; Arnaud, Austen 13-63; Woody, Jeff 1-5; TEAM 1-minus-3; Reynolds,Darius 1-minus-9. Nebraska-Burkhead, Rex 20-129; Helu Jr., Roy 22-99; Green, Cody 9-10; TEAM 1-minus-3PASSING: Iowa State-Arnaud, Austen 21-32-2-203. Nebraska-Green, Cody 7-12-0-79RECEIVING: Iowa State-Williams, Jake 5-46; Darks, Darius 5-44; Robinson, Alexander 4-29 Franklin, Collin 3-28; Reynolds, Darius 3-25; Lenz, Josh 1-31. Nebraska-Reed, Kyler 3-52; Kinnie, Brandon 3-22; Paul, Niles 1-5INTERCEPTIONS: Iowa State-None. Nebraska-Cassidy, Austin 1-29; Hagg, Eric 1-0FUMBLES (total-lost): Iowa State-Robinson, Alexander 1-0; Woody, Jeff 1-1. Nebraska-Green, Cody 2-0; Helu Jr., Roy 1-1; TEAM 1-0; Paul, Niles 1-1. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Iowa State-Latimer, Jacob 1-8. Nebraska- Amukamara, Prince 1-9; Meredith, Cameron 1-1TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Iowa State-Sims, David 8-5. Nebraska-Cassidy, Austin 7-5

Game 10 Nebraska 20, Kansas 3

Lincoln, Neb. (Nov. 13) --- The Blackshirt defense flexed its muscles by holding Kansas to just 87 yards total offense, as No. 9 Nebraska notched its ninth win of the season with a 20-3 victory over the Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium.

Playing in front of an NCAA-record 309th consecutive sellout crowd of 85,507 fans, and an FSN Pay-Per-View audience, Nebraska improved to 9-1 overall and 5-1 in the Big 12. KU slipped to 3-7 overall and 1-5 in the league.

The Huskers used a balanced offense and a suffocating defense to secure their third straight nine-win season under third-year head coach Bo Pelini.

Freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez returned to the starting lineup to guide an NU offense that rolled up 397 total yards, including 230 on the ground and 167 through the air.

Senior I-back Roy Helu Jr. led Nebraska with 18 carries for 85 yards and one touchdown, while sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead added 19 carries for 77 yards, including NU’s first touchdown in the opening quarter. Martinez contributed 71 rushing yards of his own on 11 carries, while completing 14-of-26 passes for 167 yards. He did throw one interception.

Nebraska’s Blackshirt defense made sure the first-half touchdown runs by Burkhead and Helu were more than enough for the victory. The Huskers shut down KU quarterback Quinn Mecham, limiting him to just 15 yards on 3-of-13 passing with one interception. NU also sacked Mecham six times for 28 yards in losses. It was Nebraska’s best pass defense total since shutting out Nicholls State through the air on Sept. 9, 2006.

The Huskers were also tough on the ground, holding KU to just 72 yards on 34 carries, as Brad McDougald led the Jayhawks with 27 yards on four carries. James Sims managed 24 yards on nine carries. The 87 total yards allowed by the Blackshirts marked the best total by a Bo Pelini-coached Nebraska defense. It was the fewest yards allowed since the Huskers held Baylor to just 84 yards on Oct. 21, 2000.

Nebraska’s offense wasn’t flashy against the Jayhawks. Each of NU’s four scoring drives lasted at least nine plays, covered at least 40 yards and lasted at least 3:40, for the normally explosive Husker offense.

Burkhead opened the scoring with a four-yard touchdown plunge with 33 seconds left in the first quarter. The short run capped a nine-play, 54-yard drive that lasted 4:11 and gave the Huskers a 7-0 lead.

Helu added a spectacular 20-yard scoring run that included a big cut, a few jukes and a tip-toe down the NU sideline into the end zone with 3:05 left in the first half. Helu’s highlight reel run capped another nine-play drive that covered 75 yards in 3:40 to give the Huskers a 14-0 halftime lead.

Nebraska’s lead grew to 17-0 after Alex Henery’s 42-yard field goal capped a third nine-play drive that covered 55 yards in 3:51. The Blackshirts lost the shutout on Jacob Branstetter’s answer with a 42-yard field goal of his own. Branstetter’s kick came with 3:36 left in the third quarter, allowing KU to capitalize on a Husker fumble.

Henery closed the scoring with 3:24 left in the fourth quarter, after the Huskers consumed 6:28 of the clock in the final quarter with a 12-play drive. For the game, Nebraska won the time of possession battle, 36:28-23:32, while running 28 more plays from scrimmage than the Jayhawks.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALKansas 0 0 3 0 3No. 9 Nebraska 7 7 3 3 20

SCORING SUMMARY1st 00:33 NU Burkhead 4 yd run (Henery kick)2nd 03:05 NU Helu Jr., 20 yd run (Henery kick)3rd 06:46 NU Henery 42 yd field goal 3rd 03:36 KU Branstetter, 42 yd field goal 4th 03:44 NU Henery 24 yd field goal

TEAM STATISTICS KU NUFIRST DOWNS 5 20RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 34-72 49-230PASSING YDS (NET) 15 167Passes Att-Comp-Int 13-3-1 26-14-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 47-87 75-397Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-1 0-0Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-139 2-63Interception Returns-Yards 1-8 1-0Punts (Number-Avg) 9-40.3 6-43.2Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-1Penalties-Yards 1-9 6-54Possession Time 23:32 36:28Third-Down Conversions 2 of 13 9 of 17Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 0-0 3-3Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-5 6-28

RUSHING: Kansas-McDougald, Bradley 4-27; Sims, James 9-24; Beshears, D.J. 5-13; Quigley, Angus 6-10; Mecham, Quinn 10-minus-2. Nebraska-Helu Jr., Roy 18-85; Burkhead, Rex 19-77; Martinez, Taylor 11-71; TEAM 1-minus-3PASSING: Kansas-Mecham, Quinn 3-13-1-15. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 14-26-1-167RECEIVING: Kansas-Quigley, Angus 1-12; Patterson, Daymond 1-2; Sims, James 1-1. Nebraska-Paul, Niles 7-79; Kinnie, Brandon 6-67; McNeill, Mike 1-21INTERCEPTIONS: Kansas-Patmon, Tyler 1-8. Nebraska-Dennard, Alfonzo 1-0FUMBLES (total-lost): Kansas-None. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 1-1; Helu Jr., Roy 1-0. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Kansas-Laptad, Jake 0.5-3; Johnson, Richard 0.5-2. Nebraska-David, Lavonte 2.0-8; Crick, Jared 2.0-12; Gomes, DeJon 1.0-6; Compton, Will 1.0-2TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Kansas-Harris, Chris 8-4. Nebraska-David, Lavonte 5-5

HUSKERS.COM


SCORING SUMMARY1st 08:53 NU Henery 48 yd field goal2nd 09:08 TAMU Bullock 29 yd field goal4th 14:33 TAMU Bullock 28 yd field goal 08:31 NU Henery 29 yd field goal 03:02 TAMU Bullock 19 yd field goal

TEAM STATISTICS NU TAMUFIRST DOWNS 15 19RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 37-142 41-138PASSING YDS (NET) 164 172Passes Att-Comp-Int 28-17-2 29-19-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 65-306 70-310Fumble Returns-Yards 2-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 1-8 0-0Kickoff Returns-Yards 1-15 2-36Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 2-0Punts (Number-Avg) 6 (40.8) 7 (31.4)Fumbles-Lost 2-0 0-0Penalties-Yards 16-145 2-10Possession Time 31:13 28:47Third-Down Conversions 5 of 15 2 of 13Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 2 0 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-2 3-3Sacks By: Number-Yards 3-23 2-10

RUSHING: Nebraska-Burkhead 13-74; Helu Jr. 9-52; Martinez 11-17; Green 3-1; TEAM --2. Texas A&M-Gray 26-137; Swope 2-10; Stephens 1-1; Team 2--2; Tannehill 10--8.PASSING: Nebraska-Martinez 11-17-1-107; Green 6-11-1-57. Texas A&M-Tannehill 19-29-0-172RECEIVING: Nebraska-Kinnie 5-24; Paul 4-53; Reed 3-29; Helu Jr. 2-22; Burkhead 2-16; McNeill 1-20. Texas A&M-Gray 9-65; Swope 4-49; Fuller 1-36; Jackson 1-8; Prioleau 1-4; Nwachukwu 1-4; Stephens 1-3; Hicks 1-3INTERCEPTIONS: Nebraska-None. Texas A&M-Hunter 2-0.FUMBLES (total-lost): Nebraska-2-0. Nebraska-None.SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Nebraska-David 1-11; Allen 0.5-3; Crick 1-6; Meredith 0.5-3. Texas A&M-Miller 2-10TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Nebraska-David 7-7-14. Texas A&M-Hodges 12-2-14

Game 11 Texas A&M 9, Nebraska 6

College Station, Texas (Nov. 20)--- The Blackshirts produced a strong performance, but No. 18 Texas A&M managed one more field goal than the No. 9 Nebraska could muster in the Huskers’ 9-6 loss at Kyle Field.

In a near statistical dead heat, Nebraska produced 306 yards of total offense, including 164 (17-28-2) passing and 142 rushing yards on 37 carries. Texas A&M managed 310 yards, including 172 through the air (19-29-0) and 138 yards on the ground. NU held a time of possession edge of 31:13-28:47, while A&M ran 70 offensive plays, compared to 65 for the Huskers.

Neither team found the end zone Alex Henery kicked a pair of field goals for the Huskers. The Lou Groza Award candidate booted a 48-yard field goal with 8:53 left in the first quarter to give Nebraska a 3-0 lead.

Randy Bullock answered with a 29-yard field goal with 9:08 left in the second quarter to send the two teams to the locker room tied at the half.

After a scoreless third quarter, Bullock gave the Aggies their first lead with a 28-yard field goal with 14:33 left in the game, before Henery tied the score (6-6) with a 29-yard boot with 8:31 remaining.

However, the Aggies were able to answer with a 19-yard Bullock field goal with 3:02 left to secure the winning margin.

Texas A&M’s winning drive was extended by a roughing the passer penalty on Husker safety Courtney Osborne. On 3rd-and-11, Osborne came off the edge on a blitz and hit A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill with his right shoulder in the stomach as Tannehill threw the ball incomplete in the direction of Kenric McNeal.

Instead of 4th-and-11 at the NU 49, A&M moved on the edge of field goal range with a 1st-and-10 at the NU 34. Cyrus Gray covered 32 yards on five consecutive runs for the Aggies until the Blackshirts forced a 4th-and-Goal at the NU 2.

Osborne’s penalty was the 15th of a school-record 16 called on the Huskers in front of a school-record 90,079 fans at Kyle Field. NU’s 16 penalties forced 145 yards to be marched off against the Huskers - the highest total in school history. Texas A&M was flagged for just two penalties for 10 yards. The 14-penalty and 135-yard penalty margins were the largest in a Nebraska game in the history of the Big 12 Conference.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALNo. 9 Nebraska 3 0 0 3 6No. 18 Texas A&M 0 3 0 6 9

Game 12 Nebraska 45, Colorado 17

Lincoln, Neb. (Nov. 26) -- I-back Rex Burkhead did a little bit of everything, leading No. 16 Nebraska to a 45-17 victory over Colorado in the Huskers’ final Big 12 game at Memorial Stadium.

Burkhead’s big day, which included 19 carries for 101 yards and a touchdown on the ground and a pair of touchdown passes, powered the Huskers to their third straight Big 12 North Division crown and a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game in Arlington, Texas.

Burkhead completed both of his first two career attempts for touchdowns. The first one covered 26 yards to Brandon Kinnie down the right sideline after a pitch from Cody Green. The second capped a highlight reel run that started to the right side of the field before ending with a four-yard flip to Kyler Reed.

Burkhead’s versatile offensive performance provided an explosive complement to Green, who completed 10-of-13 passes for 80 yards with two touchdowns.

Kinnie led the Husker receivers with four catches for 48 yards and two scores on the day, while Reed added four catches for 17 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Joe Broekemeier pitched in a career-best three catches for 34 yards on Senior Day at Memorial Stadium.

Roy Helu added a solid performance of his own with 15 carries for 77 yards, while Dontrayevous Robinson added his best rushing effort of the season with 13 carries for 55 yards. As a team, Nebraska amassed 407 total offense yards, including 262 yards rushing on 59 carries. Green, Burkhead and senior Zac Lee combined to complete 15-of-19 passes for 142 yards. The day was also marked by Alex Henery’s record-setting effort, as he added nine points to tie Kris Brown as Nebraska’s all-time leading scorer with 388 career points.

In addition to the solid offensive performance, the Blackshirts forced three second-half turnovers and set up the offense with short fields to lead to the impressive offensive output. The NU defense held CU to just 262 total yards, including 99 on the ground and 163 through the air.

On the third play of the second half, senior safety DeJon Gomes picked off a Cody Hawkins pass and returned it 12 yards to the CU 43. Five plays later, Green hit Kinnie with a 16-yard touchdown strike to put the Huskers up 24-3 just 3:02 into the second half. Two plays later, Eric Hagg snagged his fifth interception of the season and returned it 26 yards to the CU 4. Hagg’s interception set up Burkhead’s touchdown pass to Reed and put the Huskers in complete control of the game with 10:51 left in the third quarter, as the Huskers took a commanding 31-3 lead.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALColorado 0 3 14 0 17No. 16 Nebraska 3 14 21 7 45

SCORING SUMMARY1st 05:13 NU Henery 42 yd field goal2nd 13:47 NU Burkhead 2 yd run (Henery kick)2nd 10:22 CU Goodman 22 yd field goal2nd 00:49 NU Kinnie 26 yd pass from Burkhead (Henery kick)3rd 11:58 NU Kinnie 16 yd pass from Green (Henery kick)3rd 10:53 NU Reed 4 yd pass from Burkhead (Henery kick)3rd 08:19 CU Richardson 50 yd pass from Hawkins (Goodman kick)3rd 03:38 NU Reed 1 yd pass from Green (Henery kick)3rd 00:00 CU Jefferson 29 yd pass from Hawkins (Goodman kick)4th 12:55 NU Green 1 yd run (Henery kick)

TEAM STATISTICS CU NUScore 17 45FIRST DOWNS 12 24RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 23-99 59-265PASSING YDS (NET) 163 142Passes Att-Comp-Int 27-10-2 19-15-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 50-262 78-407Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 1-19Punt Returns-Yards 1-11 1-0Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-97 3-52Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 2-38Punts (Number-Avg) 5-41.0 4-38.0Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-0Penalties-Yards 6-55 8-79Possession Time 20:30 39:30Third-Down Conversions 2 of 10 11 of 17Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-1 5-5

RUSHING: Colorado-Stewart, Rodney 20-88; Jefferson, Will 3-11 Nebraska-Burkhead, Rex 19-101; Helu Jr., Roy 15-77; Robinson, Dontrayevous 13-55; Green, Cody 7-23; Jones, Austin 4-8; Marlowe, Tim 1-1PASSING: Colorado-Hawkins, Cody 10-26-2-163; McKnight,Scotty 0-1-0-0. Nebraska-Green, Cody 10-13-0-80; Lee, Zac 3-4-0-32; Burkhead, Rex 2-2-0-30RECEIVING: Colorado-McKnight,Scotty 3-10; Richardson,Paul 2-62; Walters, Luke 2-43; Stewart, Rodney 2-19; Jefferson, Will 1-29. Nebraska-Kinnie, Brandon 4-48; Reed, Kyler 4-17; Broekemeier, Joe 3-34; McNeill, Mike 1-18; Long, Jake 1-17; Robinson, Dontrayevous 1-8; Burkhead, Rex 1-0INTERCEPTIONS: Colorado-None. Nebraska-Gomes, DeJon 1-12, Hagg, Eric 1-28FUMBLES (total-lost): Colorado-McKnight,Scotty 1-1. Nebraska-Nebraska-Green, Cody 1-0, Team 1-0SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Colorado-West, Forrest 1-8. Nebraska-None. TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Colorado-Smith, Terrel 11-6; Nebraska-David, Lavonte 4-4

43 - Nebraska Cornhuskers · DeJon Gomes–4 UT, AT, 5 TT, fumble recovery, INT Eric Hagg–3 UT,...

Documents

Transcript of 43 - Nebraska Cornhuskers · DeJon Gomes–4 UT, AT, 5 TT, fumble recovery, INT Eric Hagg–3 UT,...