10 · Coaches-10; AP-9 BCS-7 Last Game: Def. Missouri, 31-17 Coach: Bo Pelini Career/NU Record: 27-9/3rd year vs. ISU: 1-1 Game 9: Nebraska at Iowa State Nov. 6, 2010 | Jack Trice

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) 2:30 p.m.Nov. 13 Kansas TBDNov. 20 at Texas A&M TBDNov. 26 Colorado (ABC) 2:30 p.m.Dec. 4 Big 12 Championship (ABC) 7 p.m.All times Central and subject to change

TelevisionABC-HDDave Pasch, Play-by-PlayBob Griese, AnalystChris Spielman, AnalystQuint Kessenich, 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 125 (Nebraska)

A Numbers Game

10Number of Nebraska touchdowns in

2010 that have taken just a single-play. Nebraska has five one-play offensive scoring drives, including four touchdown runs of

at least 58 yards by senior I-back Roy Helu Jr.The Huskers also have five returns for scores,

including three interception returns, a kickoff return and a punt return. The average

length of those 10 plays is 65.8 yards.

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Game 9 at Iowa State 1 Nebraska Football Game Notes

HuskersRecord: 7-1, 3-1

Rankings:Coaches-10; AP-9

BCS-7Last Game:

Def. Missouri, 31-17Coach: Bo Pelini

Career/NU Record:27-9/3rd year

vs. ISU: 1-1

Game 9: Nebraska at Iowa State

Nov. 6, 2010 | Jack Trice Stadium Ames, Iowa | 2:30 p.m.

CyclonesRecord: 5-4, 3-2

Rankings: Not RankedLast Game:

def. Kansas, 28-16Coach: Paul RhoadsCareer/ISU Record:

12-10/second seasonvs. NU: 1-0

Game InformationTelevision: ABC-HD

Radio: Husker Sports Network

Series Record: Nebraska leads, 85-17-2

Capacity: 55,000

Surface: Natural Grass

The MatchupNebraska continues a three-game stretch against Big 12 North opponents when it travels to Ames, Iowa, to take

on the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday afternoon. Game time at ISU’s Jack Trice Stadium is set for 2:30 p.m. CT, with the game televised to a regional audience on ABC.

Nebraska heads into the contest with a 7-1 overall record and a 3-1 mark in the Big 12 following a 31-17 victory over No. 7 Missouri on Saturday in Lincoln. The Huskers surged to a 24-0 lead after the first quarter of the contest and never allowed the Tigers closer than 10 points. Senior running back Roy Helu Jr. had a day to remember, running for a Nebraska record 307 yards and three touchdowns. The victory allowed NU to jump five spots to ninth in the AP poll, two spots to 10th in the coaches poll and seven spots to seventh in the BCS rankings.

Nebraska will face a confident Iowa State team on Saturday afternoon. The Cyclones have won two straight games, including a 28-21 victory at Texas on Oct. 23, and a 28-16 win over Kansas last Saturday in Ames. The consecutive wins have improved ISU to 5-4 on the season and 3-2 in Big 12 action. The Cyclones remain a factor in the Big 12 North race, as ISU and Nebraska both control their own destiny in the race for the division crown.

The SeriesNebraska has a commanding 85-17-2 advantage in the all-time series between the two schools, including a 35-10-2

record in Ames. The Huskers have won each of their past two trips to Iowa State, after the ‘Clones won consecutive games in Ames in 2002 and 2004. ISU’s 9-7 win in LIncoln last year was just its fourth in the past 32 meetings overall.

The CoachesNebraska: Bo Pelini (Ohio State, ‘90) owns a 27-9 record in his third season. Pelini has guided NU to nine or

more wins in each of his first two seasons as head coach, joining Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne and Frank Solich in accomplishing that feat. Pelini is the first coach in Big 12 history to guide his team to at least a share of division titles in each of his first two seasons.

Iowa State: Paul Rhoads (Missouri Western, ‘89) is in his second season with the Cyclones. Rhoads has compiled a 12-10 record in Ames, including a 7-6 mark and Insight Bowl victory during his first season. He is 1-0 vs. Nebraska.

Nebraska FootballNebraska is 834-342-40 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 400 wins, 25 more than any other school. w Nebraska’s 98 football Academic All-Americans lead the nation. w The Huskers have had 107 All-Americans in school history.

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Player/Coach Mug Shots8 Husker color digital mugs can be downloaded directly to your system for media usage. The head shots are available for media use at Huskers.com (go to football page, go to roster bios, click on bio, when picture appears, click on the magnifying glass below the picture, then click the word “larger”.) Action photos and/or a CD of Nebraska mug shots may be obtained by calling or e-mailing the Nebraska Media Relations Office.

Media Guide and Supplement On-Line8 PDF versions of the 2010 Nebraska media guide and media supplement are available on Huskers.com. Please go to the “Football” page, on the left menu, click on “Media Guides” and proceed.

Bank of the West Nebraska Football Show8 Head Coach Bo Pelini and host Greg Sharpe review each Nebraska football game on the Bank of the West Nebraska Football Show. The show airs on Sunday evenings in Omaha and Lincoln on KPTM and KOLN/KGIN, respectively.

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Coach and Player AvailabilityMonday8 Big 12 Teleconference, Bo Pelini at 11:50 a.m. CT, Contact Big 12 Communications for the call-in and/or replay numbers. The calls are also available live and archived on the Big 12 web site at big12sports.com.10 a.m. Turner Gill, Kansas10:10 a.m. Bob Stoops, Oklahoma10:20 a.m. Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State10:30 a.m. Bill Snyder, Kansas State10:40 a.m. Gary Pinkel, Missouri10:50 a.m. Tommy Tuberville, Texas Tech11 a.m. Art Briles, Baylor11:10 a.m. Paul Rhoads, Iowa State11:20 a.m. Mack Brown, Texas11:30 a.m. Mike Sherman, Texas A&M11:40 a.m. Dan Hawkins, Colorado11:50 a.m. Bo Pelini, Nebraska8 Coach Pelini, requested assistants and requested players available after practice on field.

Tuesday8 Nebraska Weekly Press/Teleconference, Coach Pelini will be available in person at Memorial Stadium at 11:30 a.m. CT or via teleconference at (888) 820-1398. Call Media Relations Office for the weekly passcode. 8 Players will generally follow Coach Pelini at the press conference. Offensive coordinator Shawn Watson and defense coordinator Carl Pelini will also appear at the press conference on a rotating basis. The coordinator not at the press conference and players not requested at press conference will be available after practice on the field.

Wednesday8 Requested assistants available after practice on field.

Thursday8 Coach Pelini available after practice on field.

Friday8 No Media Availability.

Pelini Phone Interviews8 Media wishing to try to arrange a phone interview may contact Keith Mann for availability. Please contact the Media Relations Office the week prior to the requested time for interview.

Player Phone Interviews8 Out-of-town media requesting phone interviews with Nebraska players should contact Keith Mann or Shamus McKnight with those requests no later than 2 p.m. CT on Monday of game week. At least two players will also be included on Nebraska’s weekly teleconference on Tuesday following Coach Pelini.

Credentials8 Media who have not made credential requests for the upcoming home game may do so on-line at Huskers.com/media. Follow the steps on the web site to complete the application. You will receive an e-mail confirming your application, and approval/denial e-mail. Contact Vicki Capazo at (402) 472-2263 with questions.

Game 9: at Iowa State (Nov. 1-6)

Monday, Nov. 1

Big 12 Teleconference10 a.m.--Call begins11:50 a.m.–Bo Pelini

Practice3:45 - 5:20 p.m.Coach Pelini, requested players, requested assistants available after

Note: Submit press conference requests by Monday at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 2

Press Conference11 a.m.–Lunch11:30 a.m.–Bo Pelini11:50 a.m.-Carl Pelini11:50-1 p.m.–PlayersAvailable via teleconference

Practice3:45 - 5:45 p.m.Open thru individual periodOff. Coordinator Shawn Watson, requested players not at PC, available after practice

Wednesday, Nov. 3

PracticeTime 3:45-5:45 p.m.Requested assistant coaches available after practice

Thursday, Nov. 4

PracticeTime 3:50-5:20 p.m.Coach Pelini availableafter practice

Coach Pelini Radio Show7 p.m.-Husker Sports Network (Ted Gilmore)

Friday, Nov. 5

Walk-Thru at Memorial Stadium in morning(closed to media)

Depart for Ames via charter bus

Big Red Breakfast-Omaha7 a.m.-James Dobson

Saturday, Nov. 6

Game #9Nebraska at Iowa State 2:36 p.m. CT (ABC-HD)

Post-GameCoach Pelini is available in the post-game interview area immediately following the game.

Requested players available immediately following.No Interviews on field.



Nebraska-MU Stat WrapTeam Stats MU NUFirst Downs 21 17Rushes-Yards 34-142 47-328 Passes 18-42-1 7-12-0Passing Yards 199 126Total Offense 341 4543rd-Down Conversions 7-of-19 2-of-11Turnovers 1 0Penalties 7-40 6-53 Sacks 3-14 6-44

NU Rushing LeadersRoy Helu Jr.–28 carries, 307 yards (school record), 3 TDTaylor Martinez–12 carries, 16 yardsNU Passing LeaderTaylor Martinez–6-9-0, 115 yards, TDNU Receiving LeadersKyler Reed–2 receptions, 51 yards, 40-yard TDBen Cotton–1 reception, 22 yardsNU Defensive LeadersLavonte David–5 UT, 3 AT, 8 TT, 1-11 sack, 2-12 TFL, QB hurryJared Crick–2 UT, 6 AT, 8 TT, 1-7 sack, 2-7 TFL, 2 QB hurryDeJon Gomes–3 UT, 1 AT, 4 TT, INT, 2 PBUNU Special Teams LeadersAdi Kunalic–7 kickoffs, 7 touchbacksNiles Paul–2-55 KOR, long-40

2010 Big 12 StandingsNorth Division RecordsTeam Big 12 Overall Next GameNebraska 3-1 7-1 at Iowa StateMissouri 3-1 7-1 at Texas TechIowa St. 3-2 5-4 NebraskaKansas St. 2-3 5-3 TexasColorado 0-4 3-5 at KansasKansas 0-4 2-6 Colorado South Division RecordsTeam Big 12 Overall Next GameBaylor 4-1 7-2 at Oklahoma StateOklahoma 3-1 7-1 at Texas A&MOklahoma St. 3-1 7-1 BaylorTexas A&M 2-2 5-3 OklahomaTexas 2-3 4-4 at Kansas StateTexas Tech 2-4 4-4 Missouri

2010 Nebraska Non-Conference OpponentsTeam Record Next GameWestern Kentucky 1-7 Florida AtlanticIdaho 4-4 NevadaWashington 3-5 at OregonSouth Dakota State 3-5 Missouri State

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 ............. 2:30 p.m. ........ABC ............NU, 85-17-2 ...... 2009, ISU 9-7 in Lincoln/Huskers have captured two straight games in AmesNov. 13 ..... Kansas ..................... TBD ............... TBD ...........NU, 90-23-2 ......2009, NU 31-17 in Lawrence/Nebraska has won 20 straight in series in LincolnNov. 20...... at Texas A&M ............ TBD .................TBD ............NU, 10-3 ........... 2007, A&M 36-14 in Lincoln/NU has rallied in fourth quarter in previous two trips to Kyle FieldNov. 26 ..... Colorado .................. 2:30 p.m. ....... TBD ...........NU, 48-18-2 ......2009, NU 28-20 in Boulder/Teams will meet on Friday after Thanksgiving for 15th straight yearDec. 4 ........ Big 12 Championship 7 p.m...............ABC ............5 appearances .. NU has appeared in title game in 1996, 1997, 1999, 2006 and 2008/1997 and 1999 champions

Inside the Cornhuskers’ 2010 Schedule

Noting Game 8...Nebraska 31, Missouri 174Nebraska senior I-back Roy Helu Jr. rushed for a school-record 307 yards with three touchdowns on a career-high-tying 28 carries. Helu surpassed the previous school record of 294 yards on 27 carries by Calvin Jones against Kansas on Nov. 9, 1991. Helu had 228 yards and three touchdowns on his first 10 carries. It was his 11th career 100-yard rushing game and first career 200-plus rushing performance.

4Helu’s 307 rushing yards marked NU’s second 200-yard rushing game of the season, the first being Taylor Martinez’s 241 rushing yards at Kansas State. Helu’s rushing total was also the highest by any player in the country this season.

4Helu had TD runs of 66, 73 (career-long) and 53 yards, and has six TD runs this season that have covered at least 53 yards. His three rushing touchdowns marked the third time in his career he has accomplished that (also vs. FAU, KU in 2009). He has 25 career rushing touchdowns, including eight in 2010.

4Helu moved into the NU career rushing top 10 with the 66-yard run on the Huskers’ first play from scrimmage. In the game, he moved from 11th to sixth on the career rushing list, passing Derek Brown, Cory Ross, Dahrran Diedrick, Lawrence Phillips and I.M. Hipp. Helu Jr. now has 2,966 career rushing yards.

4Nebraska improved to 7-1 for the first time since 2003. The win over the No. 7 Tigers (AP) marked the highest-ranked team NU has defeated since a 20-10 victory over No. 2 Oklahoma in 2001. The win ended a streak of 12 straight losses against AP top-10 teams.

4Nebraska’s win combined with its Oct. 23 win at No. 17 Oklahoma State marked the first time NU has defeated top-20 opponents in back-to-back games since defeating No. 12 Texas and No. 6 Tennessee in the final two games of 1999.

4Nebraska improved to 5-2 against ranked teams since the start of the 2009 season, including 3-2 last season and 2-0 in 2010. The past two seasons marks the first time NU has posted multiple wins over ranked teams in back-to-back seasons since 2000 and 2001.

4The 14-point NU win marked the 12th straight game between the two schools decided by 10 or more points.

4Nebraska has scored on its opening possession in six of eight games this season and is 6-0 in those games. Nebraska scored 24 points in the opening quarter, its most points in a first quarter since scoring 38 against Baylor in 2000. NU’s most points in any quarter this season was 28 in the second quarter of a 38-17 win over Idaho.

4Nebraska averaged 19.7 yards on 13 snaps in the first quarter. The Huskers also had two one-play scoring drives in the first quarter (two Helu runs).

4Senior kicker Alex Henery connected on a 41-yard field goal in the first quarter, establishing a new school record with 18 consecutive made field goals. The previous record of 17 straight was held by Kris Brown. Henery did have a 51-yard attempt blocked in the fourth quarter, ending his consecutive made streak.

4Sophomore tight end Kyler Reed caught a 40-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. The TD was Reed’s fourth TD catch of the season among his six overall catches. Each of Reed’s four touchdowns have covered at least 33 yards, including a 33-yarder vs. South Dakota State, a 79-yard TD catch at Kansas State and a 41-yarder at Oklahoma State.

4Nebraska limited Tiger quarterback Blaine Gabbert to an 18-for-42 passing effort for a season-low 199 yards and one interception. Gabbert completed only 10-of-26 passes before halftime, including an interception.

4Junior defensive tackle Jared Crick, finished with a season-high eight tackles, including a seven-yard sack, and two tackles for loss totaling seven yards.

4Senior cornerback Prince Amukamara tied his career high with three pass breakups (also Baylor, 2009), giving him a team-high 10 PBU this season. He has 24 career pass breakups, seventh on the NU career pass breakups list.

4Senior defensive back DeJon Gomes finished the day with four tackles, an interception and two pass breakups. Gomes’ first-quarter interception was the sixth of his career and second against Missouri. He also has five career fumbles caused.

4The Nebraska defense finished the day with six sacks for 44 yards, its most since a season-high seven against Idaho. Nebraska has 18 sacks this season. Nebraska also had six pass breakups and seven hurries.



Nebraska Head Coach Bo PeliniBo Pelini is in his third season as Nebraska’s head coach and owns a 27-9 record with the

Huskers. Pelini helped Nebraska to at least a share of the Big 12 North title in each of his first two 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 two seasons.

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 27-9 record in his first three seasons, Pelini put himself in some impressive company.4Pelini is the fourth Nebraska head coach to win nine games in each of his first two seasons with the Cornhuskers.

The others to reach that win plateau were Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne and Frank Solich.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 are second among the hiring class of 2008.

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. In his first season, Pelini helped Nebraska finish second in the Big 12 in total defense, a year after the Huskers were 100th or worse in nearly every defensive category. Last fall, 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 102 games as a collegiate coach, Pelini’s defenses have posted 10 shutouts, held the opposition to seven

points or less 34 times and to 20 points or less 67 times. 4 Pelini-led defenses have 207 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 enter 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.

Pelini’s staff had extensive ties to Nebraska and the Big 12 prior to the 2008 season. Every member of the Husker coaching staff had prior experience in the Big 12 before joining forces for the Huskers.

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 .....................................................................27-9 vs. AP Ranked Teams ..............................................5-5 vs. AP Top 10 Teams ...............................................1-4 vs. Unranked Teams ..............................................22-4 vs. Big 12 Teams ...................................................14-7 Home ....................................................................15-5 Road .......................................................................9-3 Neutral ....................................................................3-1 In August ................................................................1-0 In September ..........................................................9-2 In October...............................................................7-5 In November ...........................................................7-1 In December ...........................................................2-1 In January ...............................................................1-0 When Rushing for 200 or more yards ...................14-2 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 ..................15-2 When NU has two 100-yard rushers ............................. 3-0 When NU player has 100 yards receiving ...............9-1 When Opponent has 100 Yd. Rusher ......................5-2 When Scoring 35 or More Points..........................15-0 When Holding Opponent to 10 Pts. or less ..........12-1 When forcing three or more turnovers ..................9-1 When Nebraska scores first ..................................21-1 When Nebraska leads at halftime ........................21-1 When Nebraska trails at halftime ...........................3-8 When Nebraska is tied at halftime .........................3-0 Games decided by 11 points or more ..................20-3 Games decided by 10 or less ..................................7-5 Games decided by 7 or less ....................................2-5 Games decided by 3 or less ....................................0-3 Overtime games .....................................................0-1

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Ron BrownTight Ends

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Tim BeckRunning Backs

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Scouting Iowa StateIowa State (5-4, 3-2 Big 12) is looking to make a late run at the Big 12 North title as

it hosts the Huskers this Saturday. The Cyclones are coming off back-to-back Big 12 wins over Texas and Kansas to climb to third in the Big 12 North standings with three games remaining. Under second-year head coach Paul Rhoades, Iowa State is aiminig for its second straight bowl appearance after winning the 2009 Insight Bowl.

The Cyclones have a pair of experienced starters leading the offensive side of the ball with quarterback Austen Arnaud and running back Alexander Robinson. Neither player was healthy for last year’s Nebraska-Iowa State matchup in Lincoln when the Huskers committed eight turnovers in a 9-7 loss. Arnaud ranks second in school history in all-time passing yards (6,438). The Ames, Iowa native is bidding to

leave ISU as the all-time leader in completition percentage (.601 entering 2010). This season, Arnaud is completing 57.4 percent of his passing and has 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Arnaud has hooked up with senior tight end Collin Franklin a team-leading 37 times this year. Franklin averages 36.9 receiving yards per game and has two touchdowns.

A 2009 honorable mention All-Big 12 selection, Robinson is averaging 80.6 rushing yards per game and has eight touchdowns. The Minneapolis native rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns in Iowa State’s 28-21 upset at Texas two weeks ago. He ranked third in the Big 12 last season with 99.6 yards per game.

Sophomore linebacker A.J. Klein is one of the top defenders in the conference as he leads the Big 12 with 93 total tackles. He also leads ISU in tackles for loss (5.5) and is second in interceptions (3). Fellow sophomore linebacker Jake Knott is nearly as impressive with a team-leading four interceptions, third

in the Big 12, while also ranking second in the league with 92 total tackles. The ISU defense has struggled as a unit, ranking 102nd nationally by giving up 432.8 yards per game. The Cyclones rank 99th in rushing defense (194.3), while the Huskers have the top rushing attack in the Big 12 with 294.8 yards per game.

Series HistoryThis season’s matchup will be the 105th in series history, the second-longest for

Nebraska behind only the NU-Kansas series (116 games) entering 2010...Nebraska had won four in a row before Iowa State’s 9-7 win in Lincoln last October, including a 35-7 victory in Ames in 2008...NU’s 2006 win snapped ISU’s two-game streak in Ames...NU has had win streaks in the series of 15, 14, 11 and 11 games; unbeaten streaks of 15 and 8 games...in 1976, ISU won the first game played at the new Cyclone Stadium...1992’s 19-10 NU loss marked the only time a Tom Osborne-coached NU team lost a game to a team that finished below .500...NU’s 77 points in 1997 is its most ever against a league opponent and tied the record for most points at Memorial Stadium.

Iowa State Head Coach Paul RhoadsPaul Rhoads (Missouri Western, ‘89) is in his first season as ISU’s head coach and

owns a 4-3 record with the Cyclones. A native Iowan, Rhoads was linebackers and defensive backs coach at Iowa State from 1995 to 1999. He spent seven years as Pittsburgh’s defensive coordinator (2000-07) before serving the same role at Auburn during the 2008 season. He was named Iowa State’s head coach on Dec. 20, 2008 and is 1-0 against Nebraska following last year’s 9-7 win in Lincoln.

Iowa State FactsLocation: Ames, IowaNickname: CyclonesEnrollment: 28,856Colors: Cardinal and GoldConference: Big 12Stadium: Jack Trice StadiumCapacity: 55,000Series Record: Nebraska leads, 85-17-2Head Coach: Paul RhoadsAlma Mater (Year): Missouri Western, 1989Record at Iowa State: 12-10 (2nd season)Career Record: SameRecord vs. Nebraska: 1-0

Iowa State Schedule2010 Record: 5-4, 3-2 Big 12Date Opponent Time/Score9/2 Northern Illinois W, 27-109/11 at Iowa L, 7-359/18 vs. Kansas State (KC) L, 20-279/25 Northern Iowa W, 27-010/2 Texas Tech W, 52-3810/9 Utah L, 27-6810/16 at Oklahoma L, 0-5210/23 at Texas W, 28-2110/30 Kansas W, 28-1611/6 Nebraska 2:30 p.m.11/13 at Colorado TBA11/20 Missouri TBA

Iowa State Statistical LeadersRushing G Att. Yards YPC TD Avg./GAlexander Robinson, RB 9 136 725 5.3 8 80.6Austen Arnaud, QB 9 81 250 3.1 1 27.8Shontrelle Johnson, RB 9 33 215 6.5 2 23.9

Passing Comp. Att. Pct. Int. Yards TDAustin Arnaud, QB 135 235 57.4 8 1,364 10Jerome Tiller, QB 14 32 43.8 0 109 0

Receiving G No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GCollin Franklin, TE 9 37 356 9.6 2 39.6Darius Darks, WR 9 21 277 13.2 1 30.8Jake Williams, WR 9 21 232 11.0 2 25.8Alexander Robinson, RB 9 21 151 7.2 0 16.8Darius Reynonds, WR 9 16 218 13.6 2 24.2

Tackles G UT AT TT TFL SacksA.J. Klein, LB 9 35 58 93 5.5 0Jake Knott, LB 9 46 46 92 3.5 1.0David Sims, DB 8 41 30 71 1.0 0Leonard Johnson, DB 9 37 18 55 2.5 0Jeremy Reeves, DB 9 35 14 49 0 0

Punt Returns No. Yards Avg. TD LongJosh Lenz, WR 11 116 10.5 1 62

Field Goals Att. Made Pct. Blkd. LongGrant Mahoney, K 12 7 58.3 0 46

Punts No. Yards Avg. Blkd. LongKirby Van Der Kamp, P 47 2,144 45.6 0 74

Statistical ComparisonCategory (per game) NU ISU Big 12 Big 12 Natl. Natl.Rushing Offense 294.8 157.2 1st 6th 6th 52ndPassing Offense 163.8 163.7 11th 12th 102nd 104thTotal Offense 458.5 320.9 5th 12th 17th 98thScoring Offense 37.9 24.0 2nd 9th 12th 79thRushing Defense 162.3 194.3 9th 10th 75th 99thPass Efficiency Defense 89.4 130.9 1st 9th 1st 79thPass Defense 148.0 238.4 2nd 8th 3rd 89thTotal Defense 310.3 432.8 2nd 10th 19th 102ndScoring Defense 17.8 29.7 2nd 10th 16th 88thNet Punting 37.7 37.5 7th 8th 40th 43rdPunt Returns 14.3 10.6 1st 3rd 14th 35thKickoff Returns 25.6 21.5 2nd 8th 13th 67thTurnover Margin 0.4 1.0 6th 1st 38th T-9thSacks 2.3 1.1 5th 11th 41st 11thTackles For Loss 3.9 4.2 12th 10th 115th 110thSacks Allowed 1.5 2.2 4th 8th T-39th 77th

Nebraska Cornhuskers(7-1, 3-1 Big 12)

Iowa State Cyclones(5-4, 3-2 Big 12)



Nebraska Looks to Avoid Second Straight Loss to ISU Iowa State picked up a 9-7 upset of the Huskers last year in Lincoln, marking the Cyclones’ first victory at Memorial Stadium since 1977. It was also just ISU’s fourth win in the past 32 meetings overall against Nebraska. 4 Iowa State will go for two straight against Nebraska on Saturday, but Nebraska has not dropped two straight in the series since 1976 and 1977. 4 In the 104-game series, Iowa State has won consecutive games just three times. The Cyclones won three straight from 1943 to 1945 and back-to-back games in 1959-1960 and 1976-77.

Nebraska Gearing up For Another Strong Second-Half RunA trademark of Bo Pelini’s first two Nebraska teams has been stready improvement throughout the season. The

2010 Huskers are hoping to continue that trend and are off to a good start with a win over No. 7 Missouri. 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, but are 2-0 since the midway point of the regular season, defeating ranked foes Oklahoma State and Missouri.

4Nebraska’s 3-1 record in October marked the first time since 2003 that NU had just one loss in October. Pelini-coached Nebraska teams are 17-7 in games played before Halloween, including 7-5 in October, and 10-2 in

games on or after Nov. 1, with the only losses against teams ranked in the top four nationally.

Road WarriorsNebraska returns to the road this week, and the Huskers have found their trips away from home to their liking.

Nebraska’s 51-41 win at Oklahoma State on Oct. 23 marked the Huskers’ sixth straight road victory. Each of the six wins in Nebraska’s current road win streak have been by at least eight points. The winning streak is Nebraska’s longest on the road since winning 10 straight road games from 1996 to 1998. The Huskers’ last road loss was a 16-15 setback at Virginia Tech last season.

Nebraska has also won its last seven Big 12 road games, NU’s longest streak since winning its first eight league road games when the Big 12 was formed in 1996 and 1997. Nebraska won 19 straight league 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 was one of just 13 teams nationally to own a perfect conference road record in 2009. 4Nebraska is 8-2 on the road in Big 12 play under Bo Pelini, with both losses against top-10 teams.

NU Keeping the Opposing Scoreboard Operator BusyNebraska has scored at least 48 points in each of its three road games this season, racking up a 3-0 record away

from Lincoln. In fact, the Huskers are scoring points at a record pace on the road.4Nebraska has scored 155 points in its three road games this season, after scoring 121 points in five road games

a year ago. The most points Nebraska has ever scored in four consecutive road games is 199 during the entire four-game road schedule in 1995.

4The Huskers are averaging 51.7 points per game on the road. The school record is 49.8 points per game in 1995.4Nebraska has scored 40 points in each of its three road games. In the eight years prior to this season, the

Huskers scored 40 points in only two road games.4The Huskers have scored 45 points in three consecutive road games for the first time in school history. 4Only two Nebraska teams (1982 and 1995) have reached 40 points in four consecutive road games.

Top Nebraska Season Scoring Efforts on the Road1) 49.8 ppg in 19952) 42.2 ppg in 19833) 42.0 ppg in 19784) 41.8 ppg in 19895) 40.3 ppg in 19826) 40.2 ppg in 1971----------------51.7 ppg in 2010 (3 games)

Fast Starts a Key for HuskersLed by its quick-strike offense, Nebraska has been accustomed to fast starts this season, scoring less than nine

minutes into the game in six of eight games. In its only loss to Texas, NU got off to a slow start with a 10-0 deficit less than seven minutes into the game and the Huskers could not recover.

4The Huskers have scored on their opening possession in eight of their last 10 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 two field goals (Texas in 2009 and Idaho in 2010).

4The Huskers have been especially fast starters on the road, scoring in the first four minutes of the game six times in the past eight games away from Lincoln. Nebraska also scored less than nine minutes into the game at Kansas State on its first possession.

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 76-30 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.

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

victories, joining Michigan, Notre Dame, Texas, Ohio State, Penn State, Alabama and Oklahoma. Nebraska’s 834 all-time victories is fourth nationally.

1. Michigan 882 2. Texas 8493. Notre Dame 8414. Nebraska 8345. Ohio State 8276. Alabama 8207. Penn State 8168. Oklahoma 806Nebraska is in its 121st season of college football, and

owns an 834-342-40 all-time record in 1,216 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 programs to win 700 games in the 1900s.

Nation’s Best Since ‘70Nebraska easily 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 400-101-5 record, for a .795 winning percentage in 506 games. NU’s 400 wins in that time period are 25 more than any other school since 1970.

1. Nebraska 400 2. Ohio State 3753. Oklahoma 3714. Michigan 3645. Penn State 3624Nebraska has 37 nine-win seasons and 22 10-win

seasons since 1970. Nebraska posted its first 10-win season since 2003 last fall, and has posted back-to-back nine-win seasons for the first time since 2000-2001.

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.

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 KunalicISUKUA&MCUBold indicates winner



4The quick scores have afforded Nebraska the luxury of playing with a lead. In its first five games and the Missouri contest, NU did not trail and was tied at 0-0 for a total of only 38:29. Nebraska trailed for the final 55 minutes against Texas, but trailed for just 5:04 at Oklahoma State.

4Forcing turnovers has also been a key part of the quick starts. In 11 of the past 15 games, NU has forced a first-half turnover. These turnovers have resulted in seven touchdowns and two field goals.

Nebraska Churning out Impressive Rushing Numbers Nebraska finds itself back among the Big 12 and national leaders in rushing offense. Nebraska is averaging 294.8

rushing yards per game to rank first in the Big 12 and sixth nationally in rushing. Nebraska finished seventh in the nation in rushing in 2003, but has not finished higher than 23rd in that category since.

The Huskers opened the season with 289 rushing yards against Western Kentucky and has 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 last Saturday in Lincoln.

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. NU has topped 200 rushing yards in seven of eight games this 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 posted 217 rushing yards in its win at No. 17 Oklahoma State on Oct. 23.

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

4Nebraska had three players crack the century mark in rushing yards at Washington, as Taylor Martinez, Roy Helu Jr. and Rex 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. Nebraska already has had 10 100-yard rushing games in 2010 after having just five each of the past two years and six in 2007.

4Helu Jr. set a Nebraska school-record with 307 rushing yards in Nebraska’s win over Missouri. His rushing yardage topped the previous NCAA single-game high for 2010 by 30 yards.

4Nebraska is averaging a nation-leading 6.68 yards-per-carry, ahead of Oregon’s 6.48 yards per rushing attempt. 4Nebraska has rushed for 2,358 yards in eight games this season. 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 has been the headliner in an offense that has flashed tremendous big-play ability

and finds itself averaging 7.32 yards per play, the sixth-best total in the nation. That is just one of several impressive numbers posted by Nebraska in 2010.

4Nebraska has reached the end zone 39 times in eight games. The average length of those 35 touchdown plays has been 38.1 yards, with 23 of those plays covering at least 31 yards.

4Through eight games, Nebraska has 49 offensive plays from scrimmage of at least 20 yards (27 rush, 22 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 19 of 34 touchdown drives, including five one-play scoring drives, four two-play scoring drives and four three-play touchdown drives. Sixteen of the 34 drives have taken less than 2:00, including 11 touchdown drives using 1:00 or less, most recently three against Missouri.

4Nebraska has five return TDs this season, including three INT returns, a kickoff return and a punt return. On its five one-play scoring drives and its five return touchdowns, the average length of NU’s scores is 65.8 yards.

4Nebraska has 24 TD runs that total 860 yards (35.8 yds per TD), 10 TD passes that total 313 yds (31.3 yds per TD) and 34 TDs from scrimmage for a total of 1,173 yds (34.5 per TD).

4NU’s total of 860 yards on 24 TD runs is more than yards than 17 FBS teams have in total rushing yards in 2010. 4Including a pair of interception return touchdowns, Nebraska 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.

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 5.0 plays and covers 67.8 yards in 2:00. 4Thirty-one of the 34 TD drives have taken less than four minutes. The Huskers’ longest touchdown drive of the

season came on their final scoring drive at Oklahoma State, when they took 6:23 and 12 plays to cover 81 yards. That drive iced the OSU game, and last week against Missouri, NU killed the final 8:40 on the clock on a non-scoring drive.

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

Nebraska Total Offense StatsYear Total Offense2001 451.22002 373.12003 345.02004 363.22005 320.32006 414.62007 468.32008 450.82009 322.82010 458.5

Nebraska Scoring Offense StatsYear Scoring Offense2001 37.42002 27.42003 24.82004 25.02005 24.72006 30.62007 33.42008 35.42009 25.12010 37.9

Nebraska Rushing Offense StatsYear Rushing Offense2001 314.72002 268.72003 235.62004 176.32005 96.02006 170.52007 144.42008 169.82009 147.12010 294.8

Huskers Have Record OffensiveExplosion at Kansas State

Nebraska’s 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.



NU Frosh Season Rushing YardsRk. Player, Position, Year Yards1. Ahman Green, IB, 1995 1,0862. Calvin Jones, IB, 1991 9003. Taylor Martinez, QB, 2010 8864. 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. Eric Crouch, 2000 9715. Jammal Lord, 2003 9486. Gerry Gdowski, 1989 9257. Eric Crouch, 1999 8898. Taylor Martinez, 2010 8869. Steve Taylor, 1988 82610. Tommie Frazier, 1993 704

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 40Totals 112 886 12 80 72-120-3 1,161 9 79

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 20 passes of 20 yards or more. He has accounted for 34 plays of 20 yards or more, while NU opponents have a total of 29 plays from scrimmage of 20 yards or longer.

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–886Longest 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–1,161Passing TDs in a Season–9Total OffenseTotal Offense Yards in a Game–435 at Oklahoma StateTotal Offense Yards in a Season–2,047

Martinez Making Name for Himself on National LevelNebraska redshirt freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez has quickly emerged as a leading candidate for National

Freshman of the Year, and perhaps bigger honors with his impressive performance. Just eight games into his career, Martinez has already 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 six times, while completing 72-of-120 passes and throwing for nine touchdowns.

Martinez’s signature performances in the first half of the 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 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 886 yards on 112 carries, an average of 7.9 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 110.8 rushing yards per game to rank 13th in the nation and third in the Big 12. He is third among quarterbacks, trailing only Michigan’s Denard Robinson and Auburn’s Cam Newton. Martinez is second among freshmen nationally in rushing, trailing only San Diego State running back Ronnie Hillman (113.1 ypg).

4Martinez’s 7.91 yards per rush is tied for second with teammate Roy Helu Jr. 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.

4In three road games, Martinez has rushed 53 times for 490 yards and seven touchdowns. He averages 9.2 yards per rush away from home and has scored seven touchdowns in 53 carries–one TD every 7.6 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, tied for sixth-most in the country. He had three each against Western Kentucky and Washington, and four against Kansas State. Martinez is tied for 24th nationally in scoring, averaging 9.0 points per game. 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 886 rushing yards rank third on the Nebraska freshman season rushing chart, and tops among quarterbacks. Eric Crouch held the previous NU freshman QB record with 459 yards in 1998. Martinez is 114 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 208 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



Huskers on Watch Lists/AwardsPierre Allen, Senior, DETed Hendricks Award Watch ListPrince Amukamara, Senior, CBJim Thorpe Award Watch ListLott IMPACT Trophy Quarterfinalist (1 of 23)Phil Steele Mid-Season First-Team All-American

Mike Caputo, Junior, CRimington Trophy Watch List

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, QBRivals.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)Davey O’Brien Award Semifinalist (1 of 16)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

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 May

Top 10 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

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.

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

of their offensive touches this season. The explosive NU offense has averaged just 62.9 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.

4Martinez 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 second in the nation at 7.9 yards per carry.

4Sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead has 82 touches this season, and has accumulated 550 yards, an average of 6.7 yards per touch. He is averaging 6.0 yards on his 73 rushing attempts and 12.1 yards on nine pass receptions. Seven of his touches have covered at least 20 yards.

4Senior I-back Roy Helu Jr. has also made the most of 102 rushing attempts, rolling up 807 yards. Helu Jr. is averaging 7.91 yards per carry, tied for second nationally with teammate Taylor Martinez. 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.

Helu Jr. Has Record-Setting Day to Continue Climb up NU Rushing ChartNebraska 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.

Helu Jr. had a record-setting effort in Nebraska’s 31-17 victory over Missouri on Saturday 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

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 0Totals 102 807 8 73 3 24 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 0Totals 73 441 3 24 9 109 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. Calvin Jones, 1991-93 3,1535. Ken Clark, 1987-89 3,0376. Roy Helu Jr., 2007-present 2,9667. I.M. Hipp, 1977-79 2,8148. Lawrence Phillips, 1993-95 2,7779. Dahrran Diedrick, 1999-2002 2,74510. Cory Ross, 2002-05 2,743

Roy Helu Jr. Career 100-yard Games2008at No. 4 Oklahoma (16 carries, 157 yards, TD)vs. Kansas (16 carries, 152 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)

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 33

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 6-44

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 1

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 51

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 was also 30 yards more than any other play in the FBS ranks this season.

Helu Jr.’s effort 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.

Helu posted four 100-yard rushing games in 2009, and 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. Helu has eight rushing touchdowns this season, including a career-high tying three against Missouri. His 25 career rushing touchdowns make him one of 17 Nebraska players with at least 25 career rushing touchdowns.

The Missouri game was the biggest evidence that Helu’s best games seem to come against top competition. He surpassed the century mark against both Virginia Tech and Oklahoma in 2009, including a then-career-high 169 yards against the Hokies. Helu’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. In 2010, he is averaging 100.9 yards per game to rank fourth in the Big 12 and 20th nationally.

4Helu has 2,966 career rushing yards, and moved up from 11th to sixth on the NU career rushing effort against Missouri. In that game he passed Derek Brown, Cory Ross, Dahrran Diedrick, Lawrence Phillips and I.M. Hipp on the career chart. Helu Jr. is just 34 yards from becoming the sixth Husker with 3,000 career rushing yards, and only 188 yards from fourth on the career rushing list. Helu is also bidding to be the first Husker to post back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons since Calvin Jones in 1992 and 1993.

4Helu has shined against top competition and in road environments. Helu has four 100-yard rushing games in NU’s last nine contests against ranked opponents. In 11 road games since the beginning of the 2008 campaign, Helu has rushed for 1,073 yards on 163 carries, 6.6 yards per tote.

4Helu had a Big 12-best 12 runs of 20+ yards in 2009, and 26 rushes of at least 20 yards over his past 24 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.

Points Don’t Come EasyOklahoma State was the first Nebraska opponent to top 21 points in 15 games, and Nebraska has been remarkably

stingy on the scoreboard the past two seasons. The 2009 NU 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, Nebraska ranks 16th in scoring defense at 17.8 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 22 red-zone drives in 2010, with 19 resulting in scores (11 TD, 8 FG).

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 six of eight teams have scored 20 or fewer points.

4Only eight Nebraska opponents have scored as many as 17 points since the start of the 2009 season (22 games). In the past two seasons, Nebraska has allowed 10 or fewer points in 10 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. Through eight games, NU is first nationally in pass efficiency defense (89.36 rating) and third in passing yards allowed per game (148.0 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 a nation-low 47.16 percent of their pass attempts, including a 4-of-20 effort by Washington’s Jake Locker, and a 4-of-16 showing by Texas’ Garrett Gilbert. Opponents have thrown for seven 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 13 interceptions this season. NU had a streak of nine straight games with at least one pick end against Texas, but its 13 interceptions are tied for ninth nationally. Nebraska has intercepted 5.68 percent of opposing passes, fifth 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 148.0 passing yards per game, including five with 135 yards or less. Washington threw for just 71 yards, South Dakota State had 95 yards and Texas threw for only 62 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.

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.



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 seven of its past 14 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. Nebraska added an interception return for a touchdown at Washington. It is the first time Nebraska has had three INT returns for a touchdown in a season since 2005. The school record for interceptions for touchdowns is five set in both 1971 and 1995.

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 the season’s first seven games 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 seven 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 13 picks.

Amukamara has made 29 tackles, while posting a team-high 10 pass breakups. He had a career-high tying three PBU against Missouri, and had two breakups each against Idaho and Kansas State. Amukamara has seven games the past two seasons with multiple pass breakups. His first PBU against the Vandals deflected into the air and was intercepted by P.J. Smith--the first of five NU picks in the game. The 6-1, 205-pounder has 24 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 seven game,s opponents had targeted Amukamara just 26 times, and completed only five passes against the lock-down corner.

4His 10 pass breakups are tied for the national lead.

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.4Fellow cornerback Alfonzo Dennard gives Nebraska two of the nation’s top cover corners. Dennard has three

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 16 tackles and six pass breakups. He is tied for 24th nationally in passes defended at 1.13 per game.

4Senior safety DeJon Gomes has been a turnover machine during his Nebraska career. Gomes has intercepted six passes in 18 career games, and has also caused five fumbles. Gomes has caused fumbles against Western Kentucky and Kansas State. He also picked off an Idaho pass and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown and added his second pick against Missouri. Gomes ranks second on the team with 67 tackles, including a career-high 12 stops at Kansas State and double-figure tackle totals against Texas and Oklahoma State.

4Senior Eric Hagg is Nebraska’s nickel back. Hagg has three interceptions this season, including Washington’s first pass attempt of the game, that set up the Huskers’ opening score. He also had two breakups against the Huskies and his three PBU this season are third on the team. Hagg earned Big 12 Co-Defensive Player-of-the-Week honors for his effort at Washington. He 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. He was chosen as a second-team mid-season All-American by SI.com.

4Senior safety Rickey Thenarse has returned from a season-ending knee injury in 2009. Thenarse had a 47-yard interception return for a touchdown against Idaho. He ranks fifth on the team with 34 tackles and forced a fumble against Washington. He had a career-high 10 tackles against South Dakota State.

4Sophomore safety P.J. Smith often enters the game when Nebraska moves to six defensive backs, and has made three starts this season. Smith is tied for the team lead and ranks 28th nationally with three interceptions. He also has 36 tackles to rank fourth on the team, including a career-high 11 stops against Texas.

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.

Blackshirts Keeping Opposing Quarterbacks in Check

Nebraska has yet to allow an opposing player 300 yards of total offense in eight games this season. NU also did not allow a 300-yard total offensive game in 14 games in 2009 and in the final three games of 2008, good for a streak of 25 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 25-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 310.2 yards to rank 19th in the nation.

4Nebraska held seven straight foes to fewer than 280 total yards in 2009, the longest sub-300-yard streak for an NU defense since 1996. Four of those games were against Big 12 foes, the longest streak by the Blackshirts in league play since 1996.

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

4Nebraska has held six of its eight opponents this season to 315 or fewer yards.

Three True Frosh Seeing Action While redshirt freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez

stole the majority of the headlines in the season opener and 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 seven 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.

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.

First-Time StartersSeven NU players made their first career starts against

Western Kentucky, most notably redshirt freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez, the first redshirt or true freshman QB ever to start a season opener for Nebraska.

Joining Martinez on offense in making their first starts were center Mike Caputo and left tackle Jeremiah Sirles. Defensively, Nebraska’s first-time starters included defensive tackle Baker Steinkuhler, defensive end Cameron Meredith and linebackers Alonzo Whaley and Lavonte David.

David led the defense with 13 total tackles, while Steinkuhler registered an eight-yard sack, the first of his career. Overall, 16 players made their NU debuts in the opener, including starters Martinez, Sirles, Whaley and David. Safety P.J. Smith made his first career start against Idaho and I-back Rex Burkhead and linebacker Eric Martin were in the starting lineup for the first time at Washington. Safeties Austin Cassidy and Courtney Osborne earned their first starts against Missouri.



Blackshirts Tough at Home Although Nebraska saw its nation-leading streak of 14 consecutive games holding the opponent to 21-or-fewer points snapped on Oct. 23 in Stillwater, the Husker defense has been especially stout at home. Since the start of the 2009 season, Nebraska has allowed only 125 points in 12 homes games, an average of only 10.4 points per game. In their last 12 home games, the Huskers have allowed only 12 touchdowns. The Blackshirts have held eight opponents to 10 points or less during that stretch, including five to a field goal or fewer. Only two teams have scored more than 17 points at Memorial Stadium the past two seasons, and Nebraska lost both of those contests. Texas Tech posted a 31-10 win in Lincoln last season, while Texas handed Nebraska its only loss of 2010, 20-13, two weeks ago. The Blackshirts have allowed 300 total yards only three times in 12 home games the past two seasons, giving up an average of only 283.8 yards per game. The defense has also forced 25 turnovers in its last 12 games at home.

Blackshirts Boast Amazing Improvements over Past Two 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. 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 17.8 ppg.

4In two seasons, Nebraska’s sack total has increased from 13 to 35 to 44 in 2009. Through eight games this season, NU has 18 sacks, including a seven-sack effort against Idaho and six against Missouri.

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 310.3 yards per game this season and have held five of eight 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 first in pass efficiency defense and third in passing yards allowed at just 148.0 yards per game.

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. He recently received first-team mid-season All-America honors from Rivals.com, and second-team All-America honors from two other outlets. Last week, Crick was named one of 12 semifinalists for the Rotary Lombardi Award.

Crick has helped set the tone for the 2010 Blackshirts. Crick has 39 tackles, good for third on the team and the most among linemen. He tops the Big 12 in tackles among interior defensive lineman at 4.9 per game.

Crick also leads the Blackshirts with 4.5 sacks, including one each of the past two weeks. His eight tackles for loss lead the team and his seven quarterback hurries rank third. Crick has pushed his career sack total to 14, just two shy of the Nebraska career top 10. His top game of the 2010 season came against Idaho, when Crick had 2.5 sacks for 30 yards and four tackles for losses, totaling 32 yards, and 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.

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.

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 86 tackles, and his 10.8 tackles per game leads the Big 12 and ranks 11th nationally. He is within 33 tackles of the Nebraska single-season top 10 in tackles. David is also second on the team with seven pass breakups and his seven tackles for loss are second on the team.

The play of the 6-1, 210-pound David has drawn national attention. He has been 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.

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 2Totals 19-20-39 4.5-47 8-50 7

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 ........................................... 1,216All-Time Record .................................. 834-342-40 (.702)National Ranking in All-Time Wins .............................4thAll-Time Bowl Appearances ......................................... 46National Ranking in Bowl Appearances ......................5thAll-Time Bowl Record ............................................. 24-22Home Games Played ................................................. 660Home Games Record .......................... 502-138-20 (.776)Memorial Stadium Games Played ............................. 505Memorial Stadium Record ................. 377-115-13 (.759)Consecutive Home Winning Seasons .42 (includes 2010)Consecutive Home Sellouts ....................................... 309Record in Sellout Streak ....................................... 267-42 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 ............ 287-146-15 (.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 .......................................................468-120-5 Away ........................................................332-203-20 Road (on campus) ................................290-162-17 Neutral Sites ..............................................41-40-3vs. Big 12 Teams ............................................473-176-16 In Big 12 Action (since ‘96) ................................ 80-41 Home ............................................................ 44-14 Away ............................................................. 33-24 Neutral .............................................................. 3-3When Scoring 35+ Points........................................ 333-4When Allowing 10 or Less Points ........................239-6-1In Overtime................................................................. 5-1At Night ...............................................................76-28-3vs. Ranked Teams...All-Time .............................................................98-112-3 Home .............................................................45-36-0 Away ..............................................................31-58-3 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* ............................... 98NCAA 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 186 consecutive games4 scored in 275 straight home games4 shut out opponents 105 times



4David had a team season-high 19 tackles in the Huskers’ victory over South Dakota State. David’s tackle total was the most in the Big 12 this season, and 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 four games with double-figure tackle totals this season, most recently 10 vs. Texas.

Henery Making a Run at NCAA RecordsNebraska place-kicker Alex Henery has been one of the nation’s best place-kickers 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 88.2 percent of his career field goal attempts (60-of-68). The NCAA record is 87.8 percent by Florida’s Bobby Raymond. (min. 45 attempts)

4Henery has made 75.0 percent of his career field goals from 40 yards or longer (21-of-28). The NCAA career record is 72.1 percent by Georgia’s Billy Bennet.

4Henery has made 97.5 percent of his career field goals from inside 40 yards (39-of-40). The NCAA career record is 97.0 percent by Florida’s Bobby Ramond.

4Henery is tied for the NCAA record with six career games with at least four field goals.4Henery has combined to make 238 of his 247 career kicks (PATs and field goals), a 96.4 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 has begun to make a push on a few 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 last week, marking his second straight year as a semifinalist. He was also named to the Ray Guy Award Watch List last week, making Henery the only player in the nation who is both a semifinalist for the Groza Award, and a candidate for the Ray Guy Award.

Henery made his first field goal against Missouri, before having a 51-yarder blocked in the fourth quarter. Henery is now 10-of-11 on the season. His 41-yard field goal against Missouri was his 18th consecutive made field goal, breaking Kris Brown’s school record of 17 straight. Henery has also increased his career field goal total to 60, three 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 a 13-12 loss to Texas in the Big 12 title game, and finished the year with a perfect 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 14 multiple-FG games in his career, including three in Big 12 Conference play.

4Henery’s 24 field goals in 2009 shattered the school record, and his 60 made field goals have come on 68 attempts, making him the most accurate kicker in school history.

4Among kickers with at least 50 career attempts, Henery is the most accurate active field goal kicker in the nation. He is also the most accurate kicker in NU history on extra points, hitting 178-of-179 in his career, a 99.4 percent accuracy rate. He has made 101 straight PATs, including perfect PAT seasons as a freshman and junior. He is 39-of-39 in 2010.

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. He currently has 358 points to rank third in school history. Henery needs 31 points to set a new career scoring record. Henery is third nationally in scoring among active players.

4 Henery has scored 110 points each of the past two seasons, eighth on the single-season list. His two 110-point seasons trail only Kris Brown (116 in 1997) for season scoring by a kicker.

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 7Totals 10-11 Long-52 39-39 69

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 1Totals 33 45.6 62 12 12

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.

NU Posts Win No. 500 in LincolnNebraska posted its 500th all-time victory in Lincoln

with its 38-17 victory over Idaho in Lincoln on Sept. 11. The Huskers own a 500-137-20 record all-time home record, with 375 of those victories coming at Memorial Stadium.

The 500th home victory put Nebraska in elite company, as only three other schools have recorded 500 home victories in college football history. The Huskers joined Michigan, Ohio State and Tennessee in the club.

Nebraska Completes 2010Non-Conference Perfection

Nebraska’ 17-3 win over South Dakota State allowed the Huskers to finish non-league play with a perfect 4-0 mark. It marked just the third perfect non-conference slate for Nebraska since 2002, and the first since 2005. 4With a 4-0 record, Nebraska posted its 29th straight winning non-conference season. That streak dates back to a 2-2 non-league record in 1981. Since 1981, the Huskers have lost either one (12 times) or zero (17 times) non-conference games.

Nebraska Career ScoringPlayer, Years Points 1. Kris Brown, 1995-98 388 2. Eric Crouch, 1998-2001 368 3. Alex Henery, 2007-present 358 4. Josh Brown, 1999-2002 315 5. Mike Rozier, 1981-83 312

Nebraska Career FG MadePlayer, Years FGs 1. Alex Henery, 2007-present 60 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



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 45.6 yards per punt to rank fourth in the Big 12 and 14th nationally. He has had 12 kicks downed inside the 20 and 12 punts travel at least 50 yards. Henery has averaged at least 47.0 yards per punt five times in eight games.

Paul Again Setting the Tone for Receivers and Return GameWide receiver Niles 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 and 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 seven of 13 games dating back to last season.

4Paul has moved into the top 10 on the Nebraska career receptions, and at 91 career catches, he is poised to become just the sixth player in school history with 100 career catches. Paul’s 1,395 career receiving yards are seventh in NU history.

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.

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).

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.

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 72 career catches to rank in a tie for 11th 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 83 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.

4McNeill had his best game of 2010 at Oklahoma State, 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 ranks

second on the team with 22 catches for 294 yards.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.

The Oklahoma State game was not the only 2010 highlight for Kinnie. He 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.

Behind Paul, McNeill and Kinnie, Nebraska is averaging 15.1 yards per completion this season, a mark that ranks fifth in the country.

NU Career ReceptionsNo. Player, Years Catches1. Nate Swift, 2005-08 166--5. Marlon Lucky, 2005-08 1086. Matt Davison, 1997-2000 937. Maurice Purify, 2006-07 91 Niles Paul, 2007-present 918. Jeff Kinney, 1969-71 8210. Guy Ingles, 1968-70 7411. Tim Smith, 1977-79 72 Mike McNeill, 2007-present 72

NU Career Receiving YardsNo. Player, Years Yards1. Johnny Rodgers, 1970-72 2,479--5. Matt Davison, 1997-2000 1,4566. Maurice Purify, 2006-07 1,4447. Niles Paul, 2007-present 1,3958. 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-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 3,806

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 sees action in the secondary, and earned his first career start against Missouri. 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.



Huskers Prominent on National Football League Rosters Nebraska has a long-standing tradition of placing large numbers of players in the NFL. Nebraska 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 NFL 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.

Huskers in the NFLPlayer TeamTitus Adams, DT Cleveland (Injured Reserve)Zack Bowman, CB ChicagoStewart Bradley, LB PhiladelphiaJosh 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 ClevelandChris Brooks, WR Indianapolis

Nebraska Among Leaders inAssociated 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), Nebraska is tied for fourth with Miami and Texas with four titles, behind Alabama and Oklahoma with six apiece, and USC with five.

NU Knocks Off Back-to-Back Ranked UnbeatensNebraska defeated seventh-ranked Missouri, 31-17, last Saturday in Lincoln, a week after it went on the road and

defeated an unbeaten and 17th-ranked Oklahoma State team, 51-41.4The 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 last defeated a pair of teams ranked 20th or higher in consecutive games 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 5-2 against ranked teams since the start of the 2009 season. The Huskers were 3-2 against ranked teams in 2009, and are 2-0 this season. The Huskers’ three wins against ranked teams last year marked its 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 four Big 12 games, NU has 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 was 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 this week.

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 each of the past two seasons. 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 26-2 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 28 fourth-quarter points, while scoring 51 of its own.

Injury Bug Hits Huskers During Fall CampNebraska endured more than its share of injuries during fall camp, with two returning starters sidelined for the

entire season and two others lost for a significant amount of time.4Senior offensive lineman Mike Smith suffered a leg injury during the first week of fall camp that will sideline the

Las Vegas native for the season. 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 against Texas, Oklahoma State and Missouri.

4Senior tight end Dreu Young underwent back surgery in late August and is out for an extended period of time. 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 will be sidelined for the year. Blue was expected to be among Nebraska’s top reserves at corner, and was also one of the Huskers’ top special teams perfomers last season.



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 is at 309 games and is expected to reach 311 by season’s end. 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 219, 90 fewer than Nebraska.

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 19 of the past 23 seasons. Nebraska is 133-19 at home in the last

22 seasons (since 1989).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 502-138-20 (.775, 660 games, 121 years) in Lincoln, and 377-115-13 (.759, 505 games, 88

years) in Memorial Stadium (since 1923). Nebraska has had 42 straight winning home seasons, including 2010.

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.

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.

Huskers Compete in Final Season in Big 12 ConferenceWith Nebraska’s move to the Big Ten on the horizon, 2010 marks Nebraska’s final season of action in the Big 12.

The conference has been NU’s home since 1996 and the Huskers have had their share of football success in the league. Nebraska has played in the Big 12 Championship Game five times, including the 2009 title game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Nebraska has captured Big 12 titles in 1997 and 1999.

4Nebraska’s five Big 12 Championship Game appearances are tied for second among all Big 12 schools along with Texas, trailing only Oklahoma’s seven Big 12 Championship Game appearances.

4Nebraska has squared off against three conference foes more than 100 times, including 116 meetings with Kansas, 105 with Iowa State and 104 with Missouri.

4Nebraska and Kansas will meet for the 105th consecutive season in 2010, which is currently the nation’s longest uninterrupted streak. Overall, the 116 meetings are the third most of any series in the country.

4Nebraska will play its final Big 12 Conference game against Colorado on Friday, Nov. 26. The 2010 season will mark the 15th straight year the Big 12 North schools have met on the day after Thanksgiving and the 21st straight year Nebraska has played on that date, meeting Oklahoma six consecutive years from 1990 to 1995.

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

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. vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, Sept. 26, 2009 86,3046. vs. Oklahoma, Nov. 7, 2009 86,1157. vs. Texas Tech, Oct. 17, 2009 86,1078. vs. Kansas State, Nov. 21, 2009 85,9989. at Texas, Oct. 27, 2007 85,96810. vs. Iowa State, Oct. 24, 2009 85,938home 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).

Conference Crowns Nebraska returned to the Big 12 Championship Game in 2009, making its fifth appearance in the contest. 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 seven Big 12 title game appearances, followed by Nebraska and Texas with five each. Nebraska and Texas’ meeting in the title game was the third meeting between the two schools in the game, the most played matchup in Big 12 Championship history. 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 Texas



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 Nebraska 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.

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.

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 honored 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 Associated Press poll. The Huskers took care of business with a 17-12 win over LSU in the Orange Bowl and both the Longhorns and Buckeyes lost their bowl games, 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.

NU AMONG LEADERS IN ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12 SELECTIONSNebraska had 22 players named to the 2009 academic All-Big 12 team, including 15 first-team selections, and

seven second-team honorees. Nebraska’s 22 honorees were the second-highest total in the Big 12 Conference.The group was highlighted by defensive back Austin Cassidy and linebacker Sean Fisher, who were each nominated

with a 4.0 grade-point average. Fisher has a perfect cumulative grade-point average, while Cassidy earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point average in the two previous semesters. Fisher and Cassidy were two of just three student-athletes in the Big 12 Conference nominated with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average.

NATION-LEADING TOTAL OF COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANSSeniors Todd Peterson and Tyler Wortman were selected as second-team ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic

All-Americans in 2008. The selection of Peterson and Wortman gave NU a nation-leading total of 98 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in football. Nebraska also leads the nation in academic All-Americans with 277 academic All-Americans across all teams and all sports entering the 2010-11 academic year.

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.



Nebraska Possible Starters at a GlanceOffenseReturning Starters (*-Letters Earned)Pos.–Player Yr. Ht/Wt Notable WR–Niles Paul*** Sr. 6-1/220 Four or more catches in seven of past 13 games/Career-high 9 for 131 at OSUWR–Brandon Kinnie* Jr. 6-3/220 Career-high 105 yards at Washington/Tied NU record with 3 TDs at OSUWR–Mike McNeill*** Sr. 6-4/235 72 career receptions/career-high 5 catches at Oklahoma StateTE–Ben Cotton* So. 6-6/255 Brings combination of physical blocker and big receiving targetLT– Jeremiah Sirles RFr. 6-6/310 Joins Taylor Martinez as only freshmen to earn starts in 2010LG–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 was key reserve each of past two yearsRG–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 11 straight games dating back to 2009QB– Taylor Martinez RFr. 6-1/205 First QB in NU history to post 300 passing and 100 rushing in gameFB–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 moved him to No. 6 on all-time rushing list-or- Rex Burkhead* So. 5-11/210 Averaging 6.0 yards per carry and 12.1 yards per catch

DefensePos.–Player Yr. Ht/Wt Notable DE–Pierre Allen*** Sr. 6-5/265 33 career starts are most on defense/Team-high 10 QB hurriesDT–Jared Crick** Jr. 6-6/285 14 sacks and 23 TFL in career/One of 12 Lombardi semifinalistsDT–Baker Steinkuhler* So. 6-6/290 Has 3.5 sacks for 30 yards in first eight career startsDE–Cameron Meredith* So. 6-4/265 Combined 20 tackles, two TFL in past three games/7 QB hurriesMIKE–Lavonte David Jr. 6-1/210 Team leader with 86 tackles/Four double-figure tackle gamesWILL–Will Compton So. 6-2/225 Missed first five games with foot injury/3 tackles at Oklahoma State -or- Eric Martin* So. 6-2/240 Special teams leader moved into first unit in week two/20 tackles-or- Alonzo Whaley So. 6-1/225 Five tackles in first career game vs. WKU/9 tackles on seasonNICKEL–Eric Hagg*** Sr. 6-2/210 28 career starts at nickel back/27 tackles and three INTs in 2010LCB–Prince Amukamara*** Sr. 6-1/205 Team-high 10 PBU in 2010/24 career PBU and 5 interceptionsRCB–Alfonzo Dennard** Jr. 5-10/195 First career INT for TD at Washington/Three picks and six PBU in 2010S–DeJon Gomes* Sr. 6-0/200 Hand in 10 turnovers past two seasons, including INT for TD vs. IdahoCourtney Osborne So. 6-3/200 Earned first career start against Missouri/6 tackles and a sack vs. MUS–Austin Cassidy* Jr. 6-1/210 Had 6 tackles in first start vs. MU/placed on scholarship before season-or- Rickey Thenarse*** Sr. 6-0/210 Back from 2009 knee surgery/Fourth on team with 34 tackles-or- P.J. Smith* So. 6-2/210 Three starts and three INT in seven games/Career-high 11 tackles vs. UT

Special TeamsPos.–Player Yr. Ht/Wt Notable PK–Alex Henery*** Sr. 6-2/175 60-68 in career on FG/14 career multi-FG games, 3 in 2010P–Alex Henery*** Sr. 6-2/175 12 of 33 punts inside 20/Ranked fourth in Big 12 and 14th nationallyKO–Adi Kunalic*** Sr. 6-0/190 Among national leaders in touchbacks past three years/28 in 2010KOR–Niles Paul*** Sr. 6-1/220 Second on NU career kickoff return yards list/100-yard KOR at OSUBrandon 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–Niles Paul*** Sr. 6-1/220 Averaging 11.4 yards on 14 returns to rank second in Big 12

National RankingsAssociated Press (Oct. 31) No. Team (1st) Record Points 1. Oregon (49) 8-0 1,487 2. Boise State (7) 7-0 1,403 3. Auburn (2) 9-0 1,396 4. TCU (2) 9-0 1,350 5. Alabama 7-1 1,228 6. Utah 8-0 1,147 7. Wisconsin 7-1 1,113 8. Ohio State 8-1 1,010 9. Nebraska 7-1 974 10. Stanford 7-1 950 11. Oklahoma 7-1 928 12. LSU 7-1 872 13. Arizona 7-1 779 14. Missouri 7-1 739 15. Iowa 6-2 700 16. Michigan State 8-1 644 17. Arkansas 6-2 500 18. South Carolina 6-2 497 19. Oklahoma State 7-1 457 20. Virginia Tech 6-2 332 21. Mississippi State 7-2 302 22. Baylor 7-2 247 23. North Carolina State 6-2 113 24. Florida State 6-2 97 25. Nevada 7-1 91

USA Today Coaches (Oct. 31) No. Team (1st) Record Points 1. Oregon (51) 8-0 1,464 2. Auburn (4) 9-0 1,384 3. Boise State (3) 7-0 1,361 4. TCU (1) 9-0 1,292 5. Alabama 7-1 1,213 6. Utah 8-0 1,141 7. Wisconsin 7-1 1,100 8. Ohio State 8-1 1,049 9. Oklahoma 7-1 990 10. Nebraska 7-1 961 11. LSU 7-1 861 12. Stanford 7-1 846 13. Arizona 7-1 704 14. Missouri 7-1 676 15. Michigan State 8-1 652 16. Iowa 6-2 647 17. South Carolina 6-2 517 18. Oklahoma State 7-1 466 19. Arkansas 6-2 446 20. Virginia Tech 6-2 379 21. Mississippi State 7-2 320 22. Baylor 7-2 250 23. Nevada 7-1 112 24. Florida State 6-2 107 25. North Carolina State 6-2 96

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



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.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. -OR- 45 Alonzo Whaley, 6-1, 225, So. -OR- 46 Eric Martin, 6-2, 240, 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.-OR- 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 24/6 Niles Paul/Tim MarlowePR 24 Niles Paul, 6-1, 220, Sr. 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. 25 Kyler Reed, 6-3, 230, So. 41 Jake Long, 6-4, 235, RFr.WR Z 24 Niles Paul, 6-1, 220, Sr. 11 Curenski Gilleylen, 6-0, 215, Jr. -OR- 6 Tim Marlowe, 5-10, 175, So. -OR- 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. 5 Zac Lee, 6-2, 215, Sr. -OR- 17 Cody Green, 6-4, 225, So. 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-Iowa State Career Starts OFFENSE

Keith Williams, Sr., OG ....................... 27Mike McNeill, Sr., WR ........................ 27Niles Paul, Sr., WR .............................. 26Mike Smith, Sr., OT ............................ 26Roy Helu Jr., Sr., IB ............................. 23Ricky Henry, Sr., OG ........................... 22Marcel Jones, Jr., OT .......................... 13Dreu Young, Sr., TE ............................. 12Zac Lee, Sr., QB .................................. 12D.J. Jones, Sr., OT ............................... 11Brandon Kinnie, Jr., WR ....................... 9Taylor Martinez, RFr., QB ..................... 8Jeremiah Sirles, RFr., OT ...................... 8Mike Caputo, Jr., C ............................... 8Ben Cotton, So., TE .............................. 8Tyler Legate, Jr., FB .............................. 8Kyler Reed, So., TE ............................... 6Khiry Cooper, So., WR .......................... 4Curenski Gilleylen, Jr., WR ................... 2Cody Green, So., QB ............................ 2Rex Burkhead, So., IB ........................... 1

SPECIAL TEAMSAlex Henery, Sr., PK ............................ 47Adi Kunalic, Sr., KO ............................. 47Alex Henery, Sr., P .............................. 22

DEFENSEPierre Allen, Sr., DE ............................ 33Eric Hagg, Sr., DB ............................... 28Prince Amukamara, Sr., CB ................ 25Jared Crick, Jr., DT .............................. 22Anthony West, Sr., DB ........................ 17Alfonzo Dennard, Jr., CB .................... 17DeJon Gomes, Sr., S ........................... 14Rickey Thenarse, Sr., S ....................... 11Will Compton, So., LB .......................... 9Baker Steinkuhler, So., DT .................... 8Cameron Meredith, So., DE ................. 8Lavonte David, Jr., LB ........................... 8Lance Thorell, Jr., CB ............................ 6Sean Fisher, So., LB .............................. 6P.J. Smith, So., S ................................... 3Anthony Blue, So., CB .......................... 2Eric Martin, So., LB .............................. 2Alonzo Whaley, So., LB ........................ 1Austin Cassidy, Jr., S ............................. 1Courtney Osborne, So., S ..................... 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. Richardson, 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



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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

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 8/0 0-0 0-0 57 28Totals 47/0 1-1 1-1 282 114

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 a start a drive after a kickoff past the 25-yard line. Kansas State: Averaged a season-best 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.

1Taylor 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 8/8 72-120-3 1,161 9totals 8/8 72-120-3 1,161 9

Career rUSHing StatiStiCSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2009 -- Redshirt --2010 8/8 112 886 12totals 8/8 112 886 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 career-high 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 2nd 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...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 is 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

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

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 19 vs. SDSU; Sacks – 1 vs. Idaho, at Kansas State, vs. Missouri; Tackles for Loss – 2 at Kansas State, vs. Missouri; QB Hurries – 2 at Washington; PBUs – 2 vs. Idaho, vs. SDSU; Interceptions – None.

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2010 8/8 86 3.0-31 7-36Totals 8/8 86 3.0-31 7-36

2010 game by gameWestern Kentucky: David stepped into the starting lineup at MIKE linebacker and recorded a team-high 13 stops, including five solo tackles, 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 in NU’s 56-21 win. 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 tackles 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.

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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 7/6 34 1 1Totals 49/11 106 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 38-17 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, inlcluding 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

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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.

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.

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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 8/1 9 1 1TOTAL 44/17 55 3 14

2010 game by gameWestern Kentucky: Saw time in the opener, but did not record a tackle in Nebraska’s season-opening win. 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 that limited the Huskies to 71 passing yards on 20 attempts. 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.

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

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 12 at Kansas State; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 1 at Kansas State; QB Hurries – 1 at Washington, 1 at Kansas State; PBUs – 2 vs. Missouri; Interceptions – 1 vs. Idaho, vs. Missouri

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT PBU INT2009 13/6 46 9 4 2010 8/8 67 3 2Totals 21/14 113 12 6

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 a personal-best 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 two INTs for scores in the first half for the Huskers. Washington: Gomes anchored a defensive backfield that held Washington to 71 yards on 4-of-20 passing in a 56-21 victory...totaled five tackles, including four solo stops, and added a quarterback hurry. South Dakota State: Gomes keyed a Husker defense that allowed a season-low 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.

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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 3/0 8-16-0 70 0TOTAL 18/12 186-320-10 2,218 14

Career rUSHing StatiStiCSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2007 -- Redshirt --2008 2/0 2 17 02009 13/12 103 171 12010 3/0 15 57 0totals 18/12 120 245 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 win.

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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.

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Roy 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 8/7 102 807 8totaL 42/23 492 2,966 25

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,

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

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 6 vs. Missouri; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT PBU INT2007 -- Redshirt --2008 2/0 1 0 02009 8/0 9 1 02010 8/1 14 0 0Totals 18/1 24 1 0

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 just 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 a career-high six tackles, including four solo stops...helped limit Missouri to a season-low 199 passing yards on just 18-of-42 passing.

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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.

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT PBU INT2008 12/0 5 0 0-02009 13/9 31 8 0-0 2010 8/8 15 6 3-31Totals 33/17 51 14 3-31

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 break-ups and had his team-high 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 break ups 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.

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Cornhuskers to Watchrushing 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).

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

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 6 vs. Missouri; Sacks – 1.0 vs. Missouri; Tackles for Loss – 1 vs. Missouri; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT PBU INT2008 -- Redshirt --2009 6/0 1 0 02010 8/1 11 0 0Totals 14/1 12 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 a career-high 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.

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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 8/3 36 3 3Totals 22/3 51 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.

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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. 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.

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

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 7 vs. Idaho; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – 3 vs. Missouri; Interceptions – None.

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT INT PBU2007 8/0 4 0 02008 13/3 34 0 32009 14/14 64 5 112010 8/8 29 0 10Totals 43/25 131 5 24

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, recording 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

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

SeaSon HigHSAttempts – 6 vs. WKU; Completions – 5 vs. WKU; Passing Yards – 66 vs. WKU; Long Pass – 33 vs. WKU; Passing TDs – 1 vs. WKU; Rushes – 4 at Kansas State; Rushing Yards – 28 at Kansas State; Rushing Touchdowns - None; Long Rush – 22 at Kansas State.

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS Comp.-Att.-Int. Yards TD2009 9/2 33-62-2 317 22010 5/0 7-12-0 79 1Totals 14/2 40-74-2 396 3

Year G/GS Att. Rush Yds. TD2009 9/2 31 158 2 2010 5/0 15 64 0Totals 14/2 46 222 2

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.

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

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

SeaSon HigHSAttempts – 13 vs. South Dakota State; Rushing Yards – 104 at Washington; Long Rush – 28 vs. Idaho; Touchdowns – 1 vs. WKU; at Wash.; vs. SDSU; Receptions – 3 vs. Idaho; Receiving Yards – 47 vs. WKU.

Career rUSHing StatiStiCSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2009 9/0 81 346 3 2010 8/1 73 441 3Totals 17/1 154 787 6

Career reCeiving StatiStiCSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2009 9/0 13 90 12010 8/1 9 109 0Totals 17/1 22 199 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, including a season-long 28-yard run...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 as NU’s primary punt returner, with two returns for five yards.

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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 8/8 27 379 1Totals 42/26 91 1,395 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.

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

SeaSon HigHSAttempts – 4 vs. WKU; at Washington; Rushing Yards – 5 at Washington, at Kansas State; Long Rush – 4 at Kansas State; Touchdowns – None; Receptions – None; Receiving Yards – None.

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2009 8/0 39 165 22010 6/0 11 12 0Totals 14/0 50 177 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 and Missouri: Did not play.

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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.

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT INT PBU2007 7/0 2 0 02008 13/10 39 0 72009 14/10 40 1 42010 8/8 27 3 3Totals 42/28 108 4 14

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

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

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.

SeaSon HigHSReceptions – 2 vs. Oklahoma State, Missouri; Receiving Yards – 79 at Kansas State; Touchdowns – 1 four times, last vs. Missouri; Long – 79 at Kansas State

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2008 -- Redshirt --2009 11/1 6 54 02010 8/5 7 225 4Totals 19/5 13 279 4

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.

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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.


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 8/1 9 0-0 1-1Totals 8/1 9 0-0 1-1

2010 game by gameWestern Kentucky: Whaley moved into the starting lineup after Will Compton’s injury and earned the first start of his career...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 in a 56-21 win. 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 of a 48-13 victory. Texas: Whaley saw time on both special teams and defense against the Longhorns, but did not record a tackle. Oklahoma State: Whaley saw action, but did not record a tackle in the win over the No. 17 Cowboys. Missouri: Saw time on Nebraska’s goal line defense and on special team, helping the Huskers to a 31-17 win.

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

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 5 vs Texas; vs. SDSU; at Kansas State; Sacks – 1.5 vs. Idaho; Tackles for Loss – 2 vs. Idaho; QB Hurries – 1 at Washington, at Kansas State, vs. Texas; PBUs – 1 vs. Texas; Interceptions – None.

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2008 -- Redshirt --2009 13/0 17 0-0 1-22010 8/8 29 3.5-30 4-30Totals 21/8 46 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 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.

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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 8/1 11 191 1 Totals 43/27 72 917 11

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Cameron MeredithDefensive EndSophomore | 6-4 | 265Santa Ana, Calif.

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 7 at Kansas State; Sacks – 0.5 at Kansas State; Tackles for Loss – 2 at Kansas State; QB Hurries –1 vs. Idaho; at Washington, at Kansas State; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None.

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2008* 1/0 0 0-0 0-02009 14/0 21 1.5-12 5-182010 8/8 34 0.5-1 4-5Totals 23/8 55 2.0-13 9-23*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.

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

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 1 vs. Texas; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None.

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2008 -- Redshirt --2009 14/8 40 0.5-2 1-22010 3/1 4 0-0 0-0Totals 17/9 44 0.5-2 1-2 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.

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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.

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.


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 8/7 3 34 0Totals 22/8 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

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

SeaSon HigHSReceptions – 6 vs. WKU; 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 8/7 22 294 3Totals 21/9 37 435 3

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.

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

CareerGames Played: 21 ( 7 in 2008; 6 in 2009; 8 in 2010)Games Started: 8 (8 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.

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

CareerGames Played: 44 (10 in 2007; 13 in 2008; 13 in 2009; 8 in 2010)Games Started: 28 (9 in 2008; 11 in 2009; 8 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.

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

CareerGames Played: 22 (14 in 2009; 8 in 2010)Games Started: 22 (14 in 2009; 8 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 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.

74also 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.

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

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 6 vs. Texas; Sacks – 1 vs. Idaho, vs. Missouri; Tackles for Loss – 1 vs. Idaho, vs. SDSU, vs. Missouri; 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 8/8 30 2.5-18 4-19Totals 46/33 149 12.5-88 29-116

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.

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

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 8 vs. Missouri; Sacks – 2.5 vs. Idaho; Tackles for Loss – 4 vs. Idaho; QB Hurries – 2 vs, Missouri; PBUs – None; 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 8/8 39 4.5-47 8-50Totals 31/22 114 14.0-104 23-113

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.

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Cornhuskers to WatchAlex HeneryPlace-KickerSenior | 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 – 62 at Washington.

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 8/8 39-39 10-11 52Totals 47/47 178-179 60-68 57

Year G/GS Punts Yards Avg I2012/0 12/0 1 32 32.0 12008 13/0 None2009 14/14 77 3,187 41.4 302010 8/8 33 1,504 45.6 12Totals 47/22 111 4,723 42.5 43

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.

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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 85,907* Big 12 conference game

Team StatisticsTEAM STATiSTiCS NU OppSCORiNG 303 142 Points Per Game 37.9 17.8FiRST DOWNS 153 138 Rushing 94 62 Passing 51 58 Penalty 8 18RUSHiNG YARDAGE 2,358 1,298 Yards gained rushing 2,541 1,488 Yards lost rushing 183 190 Rushing Attempts 353 314 Average Per Rush 6.7 4.1 Average Per Game 294.8 162.2 TDs Rushing 24 9pASSiNG YARDAGE 1,310 1,184 Comp-Att-Int 87-148-3 108-229-13 Average Per Pass 8.9 5.2 Average Per Catch 15.1 11.0 Average Per Game 163.8 148.0 TDs Passing 10 7TOTAL OFFENSE 3,668 2,482 Total Plays 501 543 Average Per Play 7.3 4.6 Average Per Game 458.5 310.2KiCK RETURNS: #-Yards 22-562 28-682pUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 18-258 18-220iNT RETURNS: #-Yards 13-213 3-29KiCK RETURN AVERAGE 25.5 24.4pUNT RETURN AVERAGE 14.3 12.2iNT RETURN AVERAGE 16.4 9.7FUMBLES-LOST 26-9 10-2pENALTiES-Yards 58-544 42-361 Average Per Game 68.0 45.1pUNTS-Yards 33-1,504 54-2,398 Average Per Punt 45.6 44.4 Net punt average 37.7 38.1TiME OF pOSSESSiON/Game 30:03 29:573RD-DOWN Conversions 39/98 42/125 3rd-Down Pct 40% 34%4TH-DOWN Conversions 4/6 4/9 4th-Down Pct 67% 44%SACKS BY-Yards 18-159 12-73MiSC YARDS 0 0TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 39 16FiELD GOALS-ATTEMpTS 10-11 10-12ON-SiDE KiCKS 0-1 0-2RED-ZONE SCORES (19-24) 79% (19-22) 86%RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (15-24) 63% (11-22) 50%pAT-ATTEMpTS (39-39) 100% (16-16) 100%ATTENDANCE 428,415 179,826 Games/Avg per Game 5/85,683 3/59,942 Neutral Site Games 0/0

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTALNebraska 76 93 83 51 303Opponents 30 41 43 28 142

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2010 Nebraska individual StatisticsRUSHiNG G/GS ATT GAiN LOSS NET AVG TD LONG AVG/GMartinez, Taylor 8 112 1004 118 886 7.9 12 80 110.8Helu Jr., Roy 8 102 829 22 807 7.9 8 73 100.9Burkhead, Rex 8 73 452 11 441 6.0 3 28 55.1Green, Cody 5 15 65 1 64 4.3 0 22 12.8Lee, Zac 3 15 57 0 57 3.8 0 9 19.0Jones, Austin 4 10 50 0 50 5.0 1 9 12.5Henery, Alex 8 1 27 0 27 27.0 0 27 3.4Paul, Niles 8 5 18 4 14 2.8 0 8 1.8Marlowe, Tim 8 1 13 0 13 13.0 0 13 1.6Robinson, Dontrayevo 6 11 22 10 12 1.1 0 5 2.0Ward, Lester 1 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 2.0Okafor, Collins 1 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 2.0TEAM 8 6 0 17 -17 -2.8 0 0 -2.1Total 8 353 2541 183 2358 6.7 24 80 294.8Opponents 8 314 1488 190 1298 4.1 9 46 162.2

pASSiNG G/GS EFFiC COMp-ATT-iNT pCT YDS TD LNG AVG/GMartinez, Taylor 8 161.02 72-120-3 60.0 1161 9 79 145.1Lee, Zac 3 86.75 8-16-0 50.0 70 0 24 23.3Green, Cody 5 141.13 7-12-0 58.3 79 1 33 15.8Total 8 151.38 87-148-3 58.8 1310 10 79 163.8Opponents 8 89.33 108-229-13 47.2 1184 7 80 148.0

RECEiViNG G/GS NO. YDS AVG TD LONG AVG/GPaul, Niles 8 27 379 14.0 1 33 47.4Kinnie, Brandon 8 22 294 13.4 3 55 36.8McNeill, Mike 8 11 191 17.4 1 64 23.9Burkhead, Rex 8 9 109 12.1 0 31 13.6Reed, Kyler 8 7 225 32.1 4 79 28.1Cotton, Ben 8 3 34 11.3 0 22 4.2Helu Jr., Roy 8 3 24 8.0 0 14 3.0Henry, Will 7 2 32 16.0 0 24 4.6Hill, Ryan 5 1 11 11.0 0 11 2.2Enunwa, Quincy 5 1 10 10.0 0 10 2.0Legate, Tyler 7 1 1 1.0 1 1 0.1Total 8 87 1310 15.1 10 79 163.8Opponents 8 108 1184 11.0 7 80 148.0

pUNT RETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGPaul, Niles 14 160 11.4 0 31Burkhead, Rex 2 4 2.0 0 5Marlowe, Tim 1 -1 -1.0 0 0Hagg, Eric 1 95 95.0 1 95Total 18 258 14.3 1 95Opponents 18 220 12.2 0 24

iNTERCEpTiONS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGSmith, P.J. 3 46 15.3 0 29Dennard, Alfonzo 3 31 10.3 1 31Hagg, Eric 3 11 3.7 0 11Gomes, DeJon 2 55 27.5 1 40West, Anthony 1 23 23.0 0 23Thenarse, Rickey 1 47 47.0 1 47Total 13 213 16.4 3 47Opponents 3 29 9.7 0 14

KiCK RETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGPaul, Niles 11 285 25.9 1 100Kinnie, Brandon 5 127 25.4 0 39Marlowe, Tim 5 146 29.2 0 42Cotton, Ben 1 4 4.0 0 4Total 22 562 25.5 1 100Opponents 28 682 24.4 0 52

FUMBLE RETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGTotal 0 0 0.0 0 0Opponents 1 11 11.0 0 11

FiELD GOALS FGM-FGA pCT 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 LG BLKHenery, Alex 10-11 90.9 0-0 2-2 3-3 4-4 1-2 52 1Team 10-11 90.9 0-0 2-2 3-3 4-4 1-2 52 1Opponents 10-12 83.3 0-0 4-4 3-4 3-3 0-1 48 0

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) Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

pUNTiNG NO. YDS AVG LONG TB FC i20 BLKDHenery, Alex 33 1504 45.6 62 2 4 12 0Total 33 1504 45.6 62 2 4 12 0Opponents 54 2398 44.4 78 4 10 16 0

KiCKOFFS NO. YDS AVG TB OB RETN NET YDLNKunalic, Adi 57 3942 69.2 28 1 682 47.4 22Total 57 3942 69.2 28 1 682 47.4 22Opponents 30 1854 61.8 6 0 562 39.1 30

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|---------- pATS ----------|SCORiNG TD FGS KiCK RUSH RCV pASS DXp SAF pTSMartinez, Taylor 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 72Henery, Alex 0 10-11 39-39 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 69Helu Jr., Roy 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 48Reed, Kyler 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24Burkhead, Rex 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18Kinnie, Brandon 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18Paul, Niles 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Gomes, DeJon 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 6Hagg, Eric 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 6Thenarse, Rickey 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 6Total 39 10-11 39-39 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 303Opponents 16 10-12 16-16 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 142

TOTAL OFFENSE G pLAYS RUSH pASS TOTAL AVG/GMartinez, Taylor 8 232 886 1161 2047 255.9Helu Jr., Roy 8 102 807 0 807 100.9Burkhead, Rex 8 73 441 0 441 55.1Green, Cody 5 27 64 79 143 28.6Lee, Zac 3 31 57 70 127 42.3Jones, Austin 4 10 50 0 50 12.5Henery, Alex 8 1 27 0 27 3.4Paul, Niles 8 5 14 0 14 1.8Marlowe, Tim 8 1 13 0 13 1.6Robinson, Dontrayevo 6 11 12 0 12 2.0Okafor, Collins 1 1 2 0 2 2.0Ward, Lester 1 1 2 0 2 2.0TEAM 8 6 -17 0 -17 -2.1Total 8 501 2358 1310 3668 458.5Opponents 8 543 1298 1184 2482 310.2

ALL pURpOSE G RUSH REC pR KOR iR TOT AVG/GMartinez, Taylor 8 886 0 0 0 0 886 110.8Paul, Niles 8 14 379 160 285 0 838 104.8Helu Jr., Roy 8 807 24 0 0 0 831 103.9Burkhead, Rex 8 441 109 4 0 0 554 69.2Kinnie, Brandon 8 0 294 0 127 0 421 52.6Reed, Kyler 8 0 225 0 0 0 225 28.1McNeill, Mike 8 0 191 0 0 0 191 23.9Marlowe, Tim 8 13 0 -1 146 0 158 19.8Hagg, Eric 8 0 0 95 0 11 106 13.2Green, Cody 5 64 0 0 0 0 64 12.8Lee, Zac 3 57 0 0 0 0 57 19.0Gomes, DeJon 8 0 0 0 0 55 55 6.9Jones, Austin 4 50 0 0 0 0 50 12.5Thenarse, Rickey 8 0 0 0 0 47 47 5.9Smith, P.J. 8 0 0 0 0 46 46 5.8Cotton, Ben 8 0 34 0 4 0 38 4.8Henry, Will 7 0 32 0 0 0 32 4.6Dennard, Alfonzo 8 0 0 0 0 31 31 3.9Henery, Alex 8 27 0 0 0 0 27 3.4West, Anthony 8 0 0 0 0 23 23 2.9Robinson, Dontrayevous 6 12 0 0 0 0 12 2.0Hill, Ryan 5 0 11 0 0 0 11 2.2Enunwa, Quincy 5 0 10 0 0 0 10 2.0Ward, Lester 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 2.0Okafor, Collins 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 2.0Legate, Tyler 7 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.1TEAM 8 -17 0 0 0 0 -17 -2.1Total 8 2358 1310 258 562 213 4701 587.6Opponents 8 1298 1184 220 682 29 3413 426.6

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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 8-8 43 43 86 7-36 3.0-31 . 7 6 . . . .7 Gomes, DeJon 8-8 38 29 67 1-0 . 2-55 3 2 . 2 . .94 Crick, Jared 8-8 19 20 39 8-50 4.5-47 . . 7 . . . .13 Smith, P.J. 8-3 17 19 36 . . 3-46 1 . . . . .34 Meredith, Cameron 8-8 18 16 34 4-5 0.5-1 . 1 7 . . . .3A Thenarse, Rickey 8-6 14 20 34 1-0 . 1-47 1 . . 1 . .95 Allen, Pierre 8-8 11 19 30 4-19 2.5-18 . 1 10 . 1 . .21 Amukamara, Prince 8-8 14 15 29 . . . 10 . . . . .55 Steinkuler, Baker 8-8 13 16 29 4-30 3.5-30 . 1 4 . . . .28 Hagg, Eric 8-8 20 7 27 2-2 1.0-1 3-11 3 2 1-0 . . .46 Martin, Eric 7-2 10 10 20 . . . . . . . . .15 Dennard, Alfonzo 8-8 7 9 16 . . 3-31 6 1 . . . .8 Cassidy, Austin 8-0 6 8 14 . . . . . . . . .12 Osborne, Courtney 8-1 6 5 11 2-13 1.0-11 . . . . . . .9A Moore, Terrence 7-0 5 6 11 2-18 1.0-13 . . . 1-0 . . .5A West, Anthony 8-1 8 1 9 . . 1-23 1 . . . . .45 Whaley, Alonzo 8-1 6 3 9 1-1 . . . . . . . .36 May, Mathew 8-0 5 3 8 . . . . . . . . .38 Stoddard, Graham 8-0 2 5 7 . . . . . . . . .17 Evans, Ciante 5-0 4 3 7 . . . 2 . . . . .98 Williams, Josh 8-0 1 5 6 . . . . 1 . 1 . .53 Randle, Thaddeus 6-0 2 4 6 . . . . 1 . . . .31 Dean, Jase 7-0 4 1 5 . . . . . . . . .35 Martin, Jay 8-0 2 3 5 . . . . . . . . .39 Blatchford, J. 6-0 2 2 4 . . . . . . . . .51 Compton, Will 3-1 3 1 4 . . . . . . . . .23 Thorell, Lance 8-0 2 1 3 . . . . . . . . .41 Grove, Thomas 8-0 2 1 3 . . . . . . . . .44 McNeill, Mike 8-1 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . .33 Hill, Ryan 5-0 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .32 Ebke, Jim 7-0 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .1 Kunalic, Adi 8-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .25 Reed, Kyler 8-5 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .92 Mangieri, P.J. 8-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .37 Thomsen, Kevin 1-0 1 . 1 1-7 1.0-7 . . . . . . .32 Mendoza, Marcus 2-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .12 Green, Andrew 1-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .9 Ankrah, Jason 6-0 1 . 1 . . . . 1 . . . .24 Paul, Niles 8-8 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .74 Henry, Ricky 8-8 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .90 Henery, Alex 8-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .Total 8-0 292 283 575 37-181 18-159 13-213 35 41 2-0 5 . .Opponents 8-0 295 246 541 42-155 12-73 3-29 15 2 9-11 15 1 .*total team TFL (team stops behind line of scrimmage; not total number of individual TFL)

SpECiAL TEAMS TACKLES S-A/TOT WKU iDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU iSU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWLMartin, Eric 4-3/7 1-1/2 -- 1-1/2 -- -- -- 2-1/3 --Stoddard, Graham 2-5/7 0-3/3 -- 1-0/1 -- 0-1/1 0-1/1 -- 1-0/1Dean, Jase 4-2/6 1-0/1 -- 1-0/1 1-0/1 -- -- 1-1/2 0-1/1Cassidy, 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 -- 0-1/1Blatchford, Justin 2-2/4 -- -- -- -- 2-1/3 0-1/1 -- --David, Lavonte 2-2/4 1-0/1 -- -- 0-2/2 -- -- -- 1-0/1 Osborne, Courtney 0-3/3 0-1/1 -- 0-1/1 -- 0-1/1 -- -- --May, Mathew 2-1/3 -- 1-0/1 -- 1-0/1 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 --Ebke, Jim 1-1/2 -- 1-0/1 -- 0-1/1 -- -- -- --Hill, Ryan 1-1/2 -- -- -- 1-1/2 -- -- -- --Grove, Thomas 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 1-1/2 -- -- --Thorell, Lance 0-1/1 0-1/1 -- -- -- -- -- -- --Mendoza, Marcus 0-1/1 -- -- -- -- 0-1/1 -- -- --Mangieri, P.J. 0-1/1 -- -- -- -- -- 0-1/1 -- --Adi Kunalic 1-0/1 -- -- -- -- -- -- 1-0/1 --

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individual Game By GameRUSHiNG NO-YDS/TD WKU iDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU iSU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWLMartinez, Taylor 112-886/12 7-127/3 14-157/2 19-137/3 13-75/0 15-241/4 13-21/0 19-112/0 12-16/0Helu Jr., Roy 102-807/8 5-29/1 9-107/1 10-110/2 19-59/0 8-110/1 11-43/0 12-42/0 28-307/3Burkhead, Rex 73-441/3 5-57/1 9-77/0 13-104/1 14-66/1 11-57/0 9-35/0 10-41/0 2-4/0Green, Cody 15-64/0 3-17/0 2-1/0 4-13/0 2-5/0 4-28/0 DNP DNP DNPLee, Zac 15-57/0 3-21/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP 10-25/0 DNP 2-11/0Jones, Austin 10-50/1 2-13/1 3-18/0 2-9/0 DNP 3-10/0 DNP DNP DNPHenery, Alex 1-27/0 - - - - - - 1-27/0 -Paul, Niles 5-14/0 1-8/0 2--2/0 1-7/0 - - 1-1/0 - -Marlowe, Tim 1-13/0 1-13/0 - - - - - - -Robinson, Dontrayevous 11-12/0 4-0/0 2-2/0 4-5/0 - 1-5/0 - DNP DNPOkafor, Collins 1-2/0 1-2/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPWard, Lester 1-2/0 1-2/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPTEAM 6--17/0 - - 1--2/0 - - - 2--5/0 3--10/0

RECEiViNG NO-YDS/TD WKU iDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU iSU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWLPaul, Niles 27-379/1 5-92/1 4-31/0 1-21/0 - 1-17/0 6-66/0 9-131/0 1-21/0Kinnie, Brandon 22-294/3 6-59/0 3-17/0 5-105/0 3-34/0 - 1-4/0 3-62/3 1-13/0Reed, Kyler 7-225/4 1-4/0 - - 1-33/1 1-79/1 - 2-58/1 2-51/1McNeill, Mike 11-191/1 - 2-17/0 1-24/1 1-64/0 2-25/0 - 5-61/0 -Burkhead, Rex 9-109/0 2-47/0 3-41/0 - 1-9/0 - 1-7/0 1-0/0 1-5/0Cotton, Ben 3-34/0 - 1-5/0 - - 1-7/0 - - 1-22/0Henry, Will 2-32/0 1-24/0 - - - 1-8/0 DNP - -Helu Jr., Roy 3-24/0 - - - - - - 2-10/0 1-14/0Hill, Ryan 1-11/0 1-11/0 - - - - DNP DNP DNPEnunwa, Quincy 1-10/0 1-10/0 - DNP DNP - - - DNPLegate, 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 14 210.7TOTALS 120 72 3 60.0 1161 9 79 12 73 161.0

#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 55.7TOTALS 12 7 0 58.3 79 1 33 0 0 141.1

#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 64.1TOTALS 16 8 0 50.0 70 0 24 0 0 86.8

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 -Hagg, Eric 1-95 - - - - - 1-95 - -Burkhead, Rex 2-4 - - - - - - - 2-4Marlowe, Tim 1--1 - - - 1--1 - - - -

KiCK RETURNS NO-YDS/TD WKU iDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU iSU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWLPaul, Niles 11-285 - - 2-37 - 3-48 2-26 2-119 2-55Marlowe, Tim 5-146 2-69 1-27 - - - - 1-21 1-29Kinnie, Brandon 5-127 1-14 - 2-75 1-15 - 1-23 - -Cotton, Ben 1-4 - - - - - - 1-4 -

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Defense Game By GameTOTAL TACKLES UA-A TOT WKU iDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU iSU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL David, Lavonte 43-43 86 5-8 3-4 4-1 6-13 10-6 2-8 8-0 5-3Gomes, DeJon 38-29 67 4-2 6-4 4-1 2-7 7-5 4-7 8-2 3-1Crick, Jared 19-20 39 3-3 5-1 3-1 1-3 1-2 2-2 2-2 2-6Smith, P.J. 17-19 36 2-2 1-4 3-0 1-2 2-2 3-8 5-1 -Meredith, Cameron 18-16 34 2-2 0-1 2-2 4-1 3-4 2-3 2-1 3-2Thenarse, Rickey 14-20 34 2-2 0-6 5-0 2-8 1-2 1-2 3-0 -Allen, Pierre 11-19 30 0-5 2-3 3-1 3-0 0-4 2-4 0-1 1-1Amukamara, Prince 14-15 29 1-2 2-5 2-1 1-0 2-4 2-2 3-0 1-1Steinkuhler, Baker 13-16 29 1-0 2-3 1-1 1-4 3-2 3-5 2-1 -Hagg, Eric 20-7 27 0-3 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-2 2-0 7-1 7-0Martin, Eric 10-10 20 2-1 1-2 3-3 1-4 - - 3-0 DNPDennard, Alfonzo 7-9 16 3-3 0-3 - 1-2 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1Cassidy, Austin 6-8 14 - 1-2 - 0-2 0-1 0-1 1-0 4-2Osborne, Courney 6-5 11 0-1 - 1-1 - 1-1 - - 4-2Moore, Terrence 5-6 11 DNP 1-0 2-2 0-1 - - 1-1 1-2West, Anthony 8-1 9 - 2-1 - - 3-0 - 3-0 -Whaley, Alonzo 6-3 9 4-1 1-0 - 1-1 0-1 - - -May, Mathew 5-3 8 1-1 1-0 - 1-0 2-1 - 0-1 -Stoddard, Graham 2-5 7 0-3 - 1-0 - 0-1 0-1 - 1-0Evans, Ciante 4-3 7 1-0 0-1 - DNP 1-0 DNP DNP 2-2Williams, Josh 1-5 6 0-2 1-2 - 0-1 - - - -Randle, Thaddeus 2-4 6 - 1-2 1-0 DNP 0-1 DNP - 0-1Dean, Jase 4-1 5 1-0 DNP 1-0 1-0 - - 1-0 0-1Martin, Jay 2-3 5 1-0 - - 0-2 - 1-0 - 0-1Compton, Will 3-1 4 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 0-1 3-0 -Blatchford, Justin 2-2 4 DNP DNP - - 2-1 0-1 - -Thorell, Lance 2-1 3 0-1 1-0 - - 1-0 - - -Grove, Thomas 2-1 3 1-0 - - - 1-1 - - -McNeill, Mike 0-2 2 - 0-1 - - 0-1 - - -Ebke, Jim 1-1 2 - 1-0 - 0-1 - - DNP -Hill, Ryan 1-1 2 - - - 1-1 - DNP DNP DNPMendoza, Marcus 0-1 1 DNP DNP - DNP 0-1 DNP DNP DNPGreen, Andrew 1-0 1 DNP 1-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPAnkrah, Jason 1-0 1 - - - DNP - DNP 1-0 -Henry, Ricky 1-0 1 - - 1-0 - - - - -Kunalic, Adi 1-0 1 - - - - - - 1-0 -Paul, Niles 0-1 1 - 0-1 - - - - - -Mangieri, P.J. 0-1 1 - - - - - 0-1 - -Henery, Alex 0-1 1 - - - - 0-1 - - -Thomsen, Kevin 1-0 1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-0Reed, Kyler 1-0 1 - - - 1-0 - - - -

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iNT RETURNS NO-YDS WKU iDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU iSU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL Smith, P.J. 3-46 1-29 1-17 - 1-0 - - - -Dennard, Alfonzo 3-31 - 1-0 1-31 1-0 - - - -Hagg, Eric 3-11 - - 1-11 - 1-0 - 1-0 -Gomes, DeJon 2-55 - 1-40 - - - - - 1-15West, Anthony 1-23 - 1-23 - - - - - -Thenarse, Rickey 1-47 - 1-47 - - - - - -

FUMBLES RECOVERED NO-YDS WKU iDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU iSU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWLMoore, Terrence 1 DNP 1 - - - - - -Hagg, Eric 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 - - - - - -Thenarse, Rickey 1 - - 1 - - - - -Williams, Josh 1 - 1 - - - - - -

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

SACKS UA-A TOT WKU iDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU iSU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWLCrick, Jared 4-1 4.5 - 2.5-30 - - - - 1.0-10 1.0-7Steinkuhler, Baker 3-1 3.5 1.0-8 1.5-14 1.0-8 - - - - -David, Lavonte 3-0 3.0 - 1.0-13 - - 1.0-7 - - 1.0-11Allen, Pierre 2-1 2.5 - 1.0-10 - - 0.5-1 - - 1.0-7Osborne, Courtney 1-0 1.0 - - - - - - - 1.0-11Thomsen, Kevin 1-0 1.0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1.0-7Hagg, Eric 1-0 1.0 - - - - - - - 1.0-1Moore, Terrence 1-0 1.0 DNP 1.0-13 - - - - - -Meredith, Cameron 0-1 0.5 - - - - 0.5-1 - - -

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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 17 341 Opponent totals 314 1298 9 46 108 1184 7 80 108-229-13 1184 7 80 28 682 0 52 18 220 0 24 2482 Nebraska 353 2358 24 80 87 1310 10 79 87-148-3 1310 10 79 22 562 1 100 18 258 1 95 3668

|---------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 6-22 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 6-22 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 9-26 3.0-14 1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 2-2 0 0 0 17 Opponent totals 295 246 541 42-155 12.0-73 15 9-11 3-29 2 15 1 16-16 0 0 0 142 Nebraska 292 283 575 37-181 18.0-159 5 2-0 13-213 41 35 0 39-39 0 0 0 303

|---------------------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 0 Opponent totals 54 2398 44.4 78 0 4 10 17 16 12-10 48 0 30 1854 61.8 6 0 Nebraska 33 1504 45.6 62 0 2 4 12 12 11-10 52 1 57 3942 69.2 28 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 5 454 Totals 353 2358 24 80 87 1310 10 79 87-148-3 1310 10 79 22 562 1 100 18 258 1 95 3668 Opponent 314 1298 9 46 108 1184 7 80 108-229-13 1184 7 80 28 682 0 52 18 220 0 24 2482

|---------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 9-82 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 4-3 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 6-12 2.0-9 1 0-0 1-0 0 2 0 6-6 0 0 0 48Oct. 16, 2010 Texas 25 46 71 2-1 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 10-51 6.0-44 0 0-0 1-15 7 6 0 4-4 0 0 0 31 Totals 292 283 575 37-181 18.0-15 9 2-0 13-213 41 35 0 39-39 0 0 0 303 Opponent 295 246 541 42-155 12.0-73 15 9-11 3-29 2 15 1 16-16 0 0 0 142

|---------------------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 0 Totals 33 1504 45.6 62 0 2 4 12 12 11-10 52 1 57 3942 69.2 28 1 Opponent 54 2398 44.4 78 0 4 10 17 16 12-10 48 0 30 1854 61.8 6 0

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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 0/1Totals 303-142 153/138 (94/62, 51/58, 8/18) 353-2358/314-1298 87-148-3/108-229-13 1310/1184 501-3668/543-2482 1033/942 12/15Note: 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 6-53/7-40Totals 39-98/42-125 4-6/4-9 240:28/239:32 0:56 6.7/4.1 8.9/5.2 7.3/4.6 33-45.6/54-44.4 544/361Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category

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 0 Totals 24 19 117 15 12 3 4 0 1 0 2 2 0 19 of 24 (79.2%)

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 0 1Oct. 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 0 Totals 22 19 101 11 8 3 8 1 1 0 0 1 0 19 of 22 (86.4%)

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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 6

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) 5:16 South Dakota St. (Downs)

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 0

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 5

NEBRASKA LONG pLAYS (70; 27 RUNS; 22 pASSES; 21 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) Touchdown33 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) Touchdown32 Idaho Run (Martinez) 1st-Goal31 Washington IR (Dennard) Touchdown31 Western Kentucky PR (Paul) 1st-1031 Idaho Pass (Martinez to Burkhead) 1st-1029 Missouri KOR (Marlowe) 1st-1029 Western Kentucky IR (Smith) Fumble28 Western Kentucky Pass (Martinez to Burkhead) 1st-1028 Idaho Run (Burkhead) 1st-1027 Western Kentucky Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st-1027 Idaho KOR (Marlowe) 1st-1026 Oklahoma State Run (Martinez) 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) Touchdown23 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-1020 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-10

OppONENT LONG pLAYS (49; 15 RUNS; 14 pASSES; 20 RETURNS)YARDS OppONENT pLAY RESULT80 Oklahoma State Pass (Weeden-Blackmon) Touchdown52 Kansas State KOR (Powell) 1st-1046 Western Kentucky Run (Rainey) Fumble*45 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-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-1030 Kansas State KOR (Powell) 1st-1029 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 Oklahoma State Run (Hunter) 1st-10 27 Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 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-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 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-10

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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 StateKansasTexas A&MColoradoBig 12BowlTotals 29.4 (2,936/100/21/10) 28.0 (2,967/106/22/11) 1.4

*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 StateKansasTexas A&MColorado Big 12BowlTotals (Avg/penalty) 58-544 (9.4) 42-361 (8.6)Avg/G 7.3-68.0 5.3-45.1

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)

Totals 15 (9/2 F/L, 13 int) 6 0-0 42 11 (21/8 F/L, 3 int)Opponents 11 (21/8 F/L, 3 int) 3 1-2 24 15 (9/2 F/L, 13 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-yard 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. FG

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 StateKansasColoradoBig 12BowlTotals 49 115:52 2:28 284 5.80 26 11Opponents 26 76:48 3:16 198 7.62 7 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-yard 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. run

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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 66 vs. Western Kentucky 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) *-Indicates touchdown pass

SEASON AND CAREER, MOST RECEiViNG YARDS SEASON AND CAREER, LONGEST CATCHplayer 2010 Career 2010 CareerRex 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)Mike 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 22 at Baylor, 2009 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 104 vs. Washington same 28 vs. Idaho 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 5 vs. Washington; at Kansas State 77 vs. Iowa State, 2009 5 at Kansas State 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 6 vs. Texas 10 vs. San Jose St., 2008 1 vs. Idaho; at Kansas State 3 two times 1.0 vs. Idaho 2.0 vs. Texas Tech, vs. Arizona, 2009Prince Amukamara 7 vs. Idaho 9 at Missouri, 2009 None 1 five times, last 2009 None 1.0 three times, last 2009Jason Ankrah 1 at Oklahoma State same None same None sameJustin Blatchford 3 at Kansas State same None same None sameAustin Cassidy 6 vs. Missouri same None same None sameWill Compton 3 at Oklahoma State 7 at Virginia Tech, 2009 None 1 vs. Texas Tech, 2009 None 0.5 vs. Texas Tech, 2009Jared Crick 8 vs. Missouri 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 2 at Kansas State, vs. Missouri same 1.0 (3x) last vs, Missouri 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 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 1 at Kansas State 2 vs. Texas None 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 7 at Kansas State same 2 at Kansas State 2 vs.UL-Lafayette, 2009; at KSU, 2010 0.5 at Kansas State 1.0 vs. Louisiana-LafayetteTerrence Moore 4 at Washington same 1 vs. Idaho 2 vs. W. Michigan, 2008 1.0 vs. Idaho 2.0 vs. W. Michigan, 2008Courtney Osborne 6 vs. Missouri same 1 at Washington; vs. Missouri 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 1 vs. WKU; vs. Idaho; at KSU 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 same None same None same

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NEBRASKA TOTALS HiGHS LOWSPoints Scored 56 (Washington) 13 (Texas)First Downs 25 (Oklahoma State) 13 (Texas)Rushing Attempts 54 (Washington) 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) 0 (Western Kentucky, Washington, Kansas State, Texas, Oklahoma State, Missouri)Passing Yards 323 (Oklahoma State) 77 (Texas)Total Plays 79 (Oklahoma State) 52 (Kansas State)Total Yards 587 (Kansas State) 202 (Texas)Possession Time 34:48 (Washington) 25:29 (Kansas State)Fumbles 8 (Idaho) 1 (Oklahoma State)Fumbles Lost 3 (Idaho) 0 (Kansas State, Missouri) Turnovers 4 (Idaho) 0 (Western Kentucky, Kansas State, Missouri)Turnover Margin +2 (Idaho) -1 (South Dakota State, Texas)Penalties 10 (Idaho, Texas) 6 (Western Kentucky; South Dakota State, Kansas State, Missouri)Yards Penalized 123 (Idaho) 47 (South Dakota State)Sacks By-Yards Lost 7-80 (Idaho) 0-0 (South Dakota State, Texas)Team Tackles for Loss-Yards 10-51 (Missouri) 1-10 (Oklahoma State)

OppONENT TOTALS HiGHS LOWS Points Scored 41 (Oklahoma State) 3 (South Dakota State)First Downs 24 (Idaho) 10 (South Dakota State)Rushing Attempts 46 (Texas) 36 (Oklahoma State)Rushing Yards 212 (Oklahoma State) 60 (Idaho)Passes Attempted 42 (Missouri) 16 (Texas)Passes Completed 21 (Idaho) 4 (Washington, Texas)Had Intercepted 5 (Idaho) 0 (Texas)Passing Yards 283 (Oklahoma State) 62 (Texas)Total Plays 77 (Idaho) 59 (Washington)Total Yards 495 (Oklahoma State) 236 (South Dakota State)Possession Time 34:31 (Kansas State) 25:12 (Washington) Fumbles 3 (Idaho, Kansas State) 0 (South Dakota State, Oklahoma State)Fumbles Lost 1 (Western Kentucky, Idaho) 0 (Washington, South Dakota State, Kansas State, Texas, Oklahoma State, Missouri)Turnovers 6 (Idaho) 0 (Texas)Turnover Margin 1 (South Dakota State, Texas) -2 (Idaho)Penalties 8 (Oklahoma State) 3 (Idaho)Yards Penalized 84 (Oklahoma State) 15 (Idaho, Washington)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)

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 StateMost 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; 13 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. TexasLongest 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 ...........................................................................62; Alex Henery at Washington

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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 ..........................................................30; Bobby Rainey (Western Kentucky)Most Yards Passing .................................................................283; Brandon Weeden (Oklahoma State)Most Passing Attempts ..........................................................42; Blaine Gabbert (Missouri)Most Pass Completions ..........................................................18; Brandon Weeden (Oklahoma State), Blaine Gabbert (Missouri)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 ................................................................................48; Josh Cherry (Kansas 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

^ - NU opened in two tight end formation # - NU opened in three wide receiver formation

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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