2014 Nebraska Holiday Bowl Media Guide by Jeremy Foote

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Introduction Table of Contents....................................1 Brief Nebraska Breakdown.....................2 Brief USC Breakdown..............................3 Media Schedule/Travel Itinerary............4 Nebraska Notes Nebraska Bowl Game Notes............. 5-20 Coaches & Staff Interim Head Coach Barney Cotton.....21 Offensive Coordinator Tim Beck..........22 Defensive Coordinator John Papuchis....22 Assistant Coaches........................... 23-24 Football Support Staff.................... 25-26 Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst.......27 Nebraska Senior Management Team...28 UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman..........29 Faculty Athletic Rep Josephine Potuto.... 29 Nebraska Board of Regents..................30 2014 Nebraska Cornhusker Bios 2014 Honors & Awards.........................31 Holiday Bowl Rosters...................... 32-33 Individual Records Watch............... 34-35 Holiday Bowl Depth Chart....................36 Ameer Abdullah, Sr., IB.........................37 Taariq Allen, Jr., WR..............................38 Zaire Anderson, Sr., LB..........................38 Tommy Armstrong Jr., So., QB........ 38-39 Josh Banderas, So., LB..........................39 Kenny Bell, Sr., WR............................... 40 Mauro Bondi, Jr., PK..............................41 Drew Brown, Fr., PK..............................41 Cethan Carter, So., TE...........................41 Byerson Cockrell, Jr., DB.......................41 Maliek Collins, So., DT...........................42 Corey Cooper, Sr., S...............................42 Jake Cotton, Sr., OL...............................43 Sam Cotton, So., TE...............................43 Imani Cross, Jr., IB.................................43 Daniel Davie, Jr., CB.............................. 44

nebraska vs. USC

Josh Faulkenberry, RFr., LS.................. 44 Joey Felici, Sr., CB................................. 44 Matt Finnin, Jr., OL............................... 44 Sam Foltz, So., P....................................45 Derek Foster, Sr., CB..............................45 Trey Foster, So., TE................................45 Ryker Fyfe, So., QB................................45 Jack Gangwish, Jr., DE.......................... 46 Nate Gerry, So., S................................. 46 Kevin Gladney, RFr., WR....................... 46 Randy Gregory, Jr., DE...........................47 Zach Hannon, RFr., OL...........................47 Lane Hovey, So., WR.............................47 Andy Janovich, Jr., FB........................... 48 Chris Jones, Fr., DB............................... 48 Boaz Joseph, RFr., DB........................... 48 Joshua Kalu, Fr., DB.............................. 48 Joe Keels, Jr., DE................................... 48 Paul Kelly, Sr., LS...................................49 David Knevel, RFr., OL...........................49 Chongo Kondolo, Jr., OL........................49 Alex Lewis, Jr., OL..................................49 Kevin Maurice, So., DT..........................49 Greg McMullen, So., DE....................... 50 Josh Mitchell, Sr., CB............................ 50 Alonzo Moore, So., WR.........................51 Mike Moudy, Sr., OL..............................51 Graham Nabity, So., IB..........................51 Jordan Nelson, So., IB...........................51 Marcus Newby, RFr., LB........................52 Terrell Newby, So., IB............................52 Mark Pelini, Sr., C..................................52 De’Mornay Pierson-El, Fr., WR.............53 Givens Price, Jr., OL...............................53 Ryne Reeves, Jr., OL............................. 54 Brandon Reilly, So., WR....................... 54 Trevor Roach, Sr., LB............................ 54 Jonathan Rose, Jr., CB...........................55 David Santos, Jr., LB..............................55 Brad Simpson, So., LB...........................55 Zach Sterup, Jr., OL...............................56 David Sutton, Jr., TE..............................56

In Memory of don “Fox” Bryant (1929-2014) Don Bryant served as Nebraska’s long-time Sports Information Director and Associate Athletic Director. His first association with Nebraska Athletics was covering the team for the Lincoln Star as sports editor. During his affiliation with Cornhusker Athletics, “Fox” attended more than 35 of Nebraska’s 51 all-time bowl games. During Nebraska’s current 340-game home sellout streak, Fox missed just two games. On Sept. 11, 1999, the Memorial Stadium press box on the sixth floor of West Stadium was renamed the Don Bryant Media Facility. Fox also worked 20 Final Fours for the NCAA and served as a media assistant at three Winter Olympic Games. Fox passed away on Dec. 5, 2014, at the age of 85 in Lincoln. He will be missed by all who have been associated with the University of Nebraska Athletic Department, and his legacy is one that will continue for years to come. Paul Thurston, So., OL...........................56 Dylan Utter, So., OL...............................56 Vincent Valentine, So., DT.............. 56-57 Chris Weber, RFr., LB.............................57 Jordan Westerkamp, So., WR...............57 Austin Williams, Sr., LB........................ 58 Kevin Williams, Jr., DT.......................... 58 Kieron Williams, Fr., DB....................... 58 Husker Head Shots.......................... 59-62 2014 Statistics & Game Recaps Team Statistics & Results......................63 Individual Statistics.........................64-65 Individual Defensive Statistics............. 66 Individual Game-by-Game............. 67-69 Team/Opponent Game By Game.........70 Team Comparison/Red Zone................71 Miscellaneous Statistics................. 72-73 Individual Career/Season Highs...........74 Team Season Highs......................... 75-76 Starting Lineups/Participation.............76 Game Recaps.................................. 77-82 Nebraska’s NCAA Stat Rankings.......... 83

Nebraska Bowl History & Records Nebraska Bowl Game Records.......84-87 Nebraska Bowl Game Recaps......... 88-96 Nebraska Bowl Game History...............97 Husker Bowl Highlights........................ 98 2014 Holiday bowl guide credits The Nebraska Holiday Bowl Media Guide was written and edited by Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations Keith Mann, along with Assistant Directors Matt Smith and Jeremy Foote. Editing assistance provided by Media Relations Director of Operations Jeff Griesch, Associate Media Relations Director Shamus McKnight and Administrative Assistant Vicki Capazo. Cover design by Design Specialist Annie Wood. Photos by Athletic Department Photographers Scott Bruhn and Nate Olsen

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a look at the nebraska cornhuskers Huskers Briefly

» Record: 9-3 » Big Ten Record: 5-3 » Home: 6-1; Away: 3-2 » Total Attendance: 950,464 » Average Attendance: 79,205 » Home Attendance: 638,744 » Average Home Attendance: 91,249 (school record)

Offense

» Yards Rushing/Game: 248.3 » Yards Rushing/Att: 5.5 » Passing Yards/Game: 198.0 » Passing Yards/Att./Comp.: 2,376/308/158 » Total Net Yards/Game: 446.2 » Total Net Yards/Att: 6.3 » Points/Game: 37.4 » Turnover Margin/Game: -2.0

Defense

» Yards Rushing/Game: 176.5 » Passing Yards/Game: 196.2 » Total Net Yards/Game: 372.8 » Points/Game: 24.8

General Information

» Location: Lincoln, Neb. » Population: 262,341 » Founded: 1869 » Enrollment: 24,610 » Football Stadium: Memorial Stadium (1923)/ Tom Osborne Field (1998) » Capacity: 87,000 » Surface: Field Turf » Nickname: Cornhuskers or Huskers » Colors: Scarlet and Cream » Conference: Big Ten » Chancellor: Harvey S. Perlman, J.D. » Institutional Rep: Josephine Potuto, J.D. » Director of Athletics: Shawn Eichorst » Assistant A.D. - Football: Jeff Jamrog » Assistant A.D. - Media Relations: Keith Mann

Administration

» President: James B. Milliken, J.D. Board of Regents: » Timothy Clare, Lincoln » Hal Daub, Omaha » Howard Hawks, Omaha » Bob Phares, North Platte » Jim Pillen, Columbus » Robert Schafer, Beatrice » Kent Schroeder, J.D., Kearney » Bob Whitehouse, Omaha Student Regents: » Kevin Knudson, Nebraska-Lincoln » Jordan Koch, Nebraska-Omaha » Krupa Savalia, Nebraska-Medical Center » Connor Schulte, Nebraska-Kearney

Nebraska Schedule and Results (9-3, 5-3 big ten)

Date: Opponent: Television: Results: Att: AP Rank* AP Rank^ Aug. 30 Florida Atlantic BTN W, 55-7 91,441 22/-- 25/-Sept. 6 McNeese State ESPNU W, 31-24 91,082 19/-- 25/-Sept. 13 at Fresno State CBS Sports W, 55-19 41,031 RV/-- 25/-Sept. 20 Miami ESPN2 W, 41-31 91,585 24/-- 25/-Sept. 27 Illinois# BTN W, 45-14 91,225 21/-- 25/-Oct. 4 at Michigan State# ABC L, 22-27 75,923 19/10 25/7 Oct. 18 at Northwestern# BTN W, 38-17 47,330 19/-- 25/-Oct. 25 Rutgers# ESPN2 W, 42-24 91,088 16/-- 25/-Nov. 1 Purdue# ABC W, 35-14 91,107 17/-- 25/-Nov. 15 at Wisconsin# ABC L, 24-59 80,539 11/22 25/17 Nov. 22 Minnesota# ESPN L, 24-28 91,186 21/RV 25/RV Nov. 28 at Iowa# ABC W, 37-34 (OT) 66,897 RV/-- 25/-Dec. 27 vs. USC+ ESPN (7 p.m. CT) 25/24 25/24 #-Big Ten Conference Game; +-Holiday Bowl *-AP ranking entering the game; ^-Current AP Ranking

Final 2014 Big TEN Conference Standings

No. West Conf. Overall No. Leaders 1. Wisconsin 7-1 10-3 1. Ohio State 2. Nebraska 5-3 9-3 2. Michigan State Minnesota 5-3 8-4 3. Maryland 4. Iowa 4-4 7-5 4. Rutgers 5. Illinois 3-5 6-6 Michigan Northwestern 3-5 5-7 6. Penn State 7. Purdue 1-7 3-9 7. Indiana Big Ten Championship Game: Ohio State 59 - Wisconsin 0

Husker Quick Stats

Rushing G Att. Yards YPC Net YPG Ameer Abdullah, IB 12 237 1,523 6.4 126.9 Tommy Armstong Jr., QB 12 133 664 5.0 55.3 Imani Cross, IB 12 75 384 5.1 32.0 Terrell Newby, IB 12 63 282 4.5 23.5 Passing G Tommy Armstrong Jr., QB 12 Ryker Fyfe, QB 7

Cmp-Att-Int 152-294-11 4-10-0

Conf. Overall 8-0 12-1 7-1 10-2 4-4 7-5 3-5 7-5 3-5 5-7 2-6 6-6 1-7 4-8

Long TDs 57 18 42 5 62 5 43 5

Pct. Yards YPG TDs Eff. Rating 51.7 2,314 192.8 19 131.66 40.0 40 5.7 1 106.60

Receiving G No. Yards YPR YPG Jordan Westerkamp, WR 12 41 666 16.2 55.5 Kenny Bell, WR 12 40 717 17.9 59.8 Ameer Abdullah, IB 12 16 208 13.0 17.3 De’Mornay Pierson-El, WR 12 15 219 14.6 18.2

Long TDs 70 4 73 5 58 3 46 3

Tackles G UT TOT TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds Zaire Anderson, LB 12 45 95 12-33 2.0-16 Nate Gerry, S 12 47 85 7-9 0.5-2 Corey Cooper, S 11 39 65 2-5 -- Trevor Roach, LB 12 32 63 7-18 1.0-7 David Santos, LB 10 21 50 3-3 -- Randy Gregory, DE 10 21 50 10-69 7.0-67 Greg McMullen, DE 12 20 46 8-37 3.5-26 Maliek Collins, DT 12 15 40 12-39 3.5-27 Vincent Vanlentine, DT 12 18 39 6-26 3.0-22

PBU 5 3 1 2 -- 3 4 -- 2

Int.-Yards -5-92 1-0 -1-0 1-0 ----

2014 Team Comparison

Nebraska (9-3) USC (8-4) Category Average Natl. Rank Average Natl. Rank Rushing Offense 248.3 16th 158.2 68th Passing Offense 198.0 91st 294.6 15th Total Offense 446.3 33rd 452.8 29th Scoring Offense 37.4 13th 35.1 25th Rushing Defense 176.5 78th 132.5 27th Passing Defense 196.3 26th 265.7 107th Pass Eff. Defense 100.60 3rd 118.29 37th Total Defense 372.8 48th 398.2 66th Scoring Defense 24.8 48th 23.8 37th Net Punting 36.81 74th 35.40 99th Punt Returns 16.11 5th 9.90 35th Kickoff Returns 20.09 81st 21.19 57th Turnover Margin -0.17 74th 0.92 11th Sacks 2.33 44th 2.50 37th Tackles for Loss 6.3 50th 6.1 53rd Bold indicates a mark which ranks in nation’s top 25

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a look at the Southern California Trojans USC Schedule and Results (8-4, 6-3 PAC-12)

Date: Opponent: Television: Results: Att: AP Rank* AP Rank^ Aug. 30 Fresno State FOX W, 52-13 76,037 15/ 24/-Sept. 6 at Stanford# ABC W, 13-10 50,814 14/13 24/RV Sept. 13 at Boston College ESPN L, 31-37 41,632 9/-- 24/-Sept. 27 Oregon State# ESPN W, 35-10 74,521 18/RV 24/-Oct. 4 Arizona State# FOX L, 34-38 70,115 16/RV 24/15 Oct. 11 at Arizona# ESPN2 W, 28-26 56,764 --/10 24/12 Oct. 18 Colorado# Pac-12 W, 56-28 74,756 22/-- 24/-Oct. 25 at Utah# FOX Sports 1 L, 21-24 47,619 20/19 24/23 Nov. 1 at Washington State# Pac-12 W, 44-17 25,012 RV/-- 24/-Nov. 13 California# ESPN 38-30 64,615 RV/-- 24/-Nov. 22 at UCLA# ABC L, 20-38 82,431 24/11 24/14 Nov. 29 Notre Dame FOX W, 49-14 79,586 RV/-- 24/-Dec. 27 vs. Nebraska+ ESPN (7 p.m. CT) 24/25 24/25 #-Pac-12 Game; +-Holiday Bowl *-AP ranking entering the game; ^-Current AP Ranking

Final 2014 PAC-12 Conerence Standings

No. North Conf. Overall No. South 1. Oregon 8-1 12-1 1. Arizona 2. Stanford 5-4 7-5 2. Arizona State 3. Washington 4-5 8-5 UCLA 4. Californida 3-6 5-7 USC 5. Oregon State 2-7 5-7 5. Utah Washington State 2-7 5-7 6. Colorado Pac-12 Championship Game: Oregon 51 - Arizona 13

TROJAN Quick Stats

Rushing G Att. Yards YPC Net YPG Javorius Allen, TB 12 250 1,337 5.3 11.4 Justin Davis, TB 12 125 550 4.4 45.8 Passing G Cody Kessler, QB 12 Max Browne, QB 6

Cmp-Att-Int 292-413-4 3-7-0

Conf. Overall 7-2 10-2 6-3 9-3 6-3 9-3 6-3 8-4 5-4 8-4 0-9 2-10

Long TDs 53 9 47 4

Pct. Yards YPG TDs Eff. Rating 70.7 3,505 292.1 36 168.8 42.9 30 5.0 0 78.9

Receiving G No. Yards YPR YPG Nelson Agholor, WR 12 97 1,223 12.6 101.9 JuJu Smith, WR 12 51 658 12.9 54.8 Javorius Allen, TB 12 40 442 11.1 36.8 George Farmer, WR 10 24 310 12.9 31.0 Darreus Rogers, WR 12 19 235 12.4 19.6 Randall Telfer, TE 12 19 179 9.4 14.9

Long TDs 87 11 53 5 51 1 48 4 48 4 21 2

Tackles G UT TOT TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds Hayes Pullard, LB 12 50 87 5.5-7 -- Leonard Williams, DE 12 42 71 8.5-47 6.0-36 Anthony Sarao, LB 12 34 70 -- -- Gerald Bowman, S 11 46 67 2.5-8 1.0-7 Su’a Cravens, S 12 44 62 16.0-81 5.0-44 Kevon Seymour, CB 12 40 47 1.0-5 -- J.R. Tavai, LB 10 29 47 12.0-67 7.0-51

PBU 8 3 3 2 8 12 2

Int.-Yards 1-19 1-10 2-25 2-60 2-47 1-23 --

Nebraska and georgia Statistical individual Leaders

Natl. Natl. Category NU Player Rank Value USC Player Rank. Value Rushing Per Game Ameer Abdullah 13th 126.9 Javorius Allen 23rd 111.4 Rushing TDs Ameer Abdullah 10th 18 Javorius Allen 66th 9 Passing Yards Per Game Tommy Armstrong Jr. 78th 192.8 Cody Kessler 11th 292.1 Passing TDs Tommy Armstrong Jr. 45th 19 Cody Kessler 4th 36 Receiving Yards Per Game Kenny Bell 59.8 89th Nelson Agholor 11th 101.9 Receiving TDs -- Nelson Agholor 8th 11 All-Purpose Yards Ameer Abdullah 5th 166.92 Javorius Allen 14th 148.25 Nelson Agholor 34th 130.33 Scoring Ameer Abdullah 8th 10.5 Andre Heidari 92nd 6.7 Interceptions Per Game Nate Gerry 18th 0.4 -- Tackles Per Game Zaire Anderson 98th 7.9 -- Tackles for Loss Per Game -- Su’a Cravens 19th 1.3 Sacks Per Game Randy Gregory 29th 0.7 J.R. Tavai 28th 0.7 Punt Return TDs De’Mornay Pierson-El 1st 3 Nelson Agholor 3rd 2 Punt Return Yards Per Game De’Mornay Pierson-El 3rd 17.8 Nelson Agholor 19th 10.6 Bold indicates a mark which ranks in nation’s top 25

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Note: To be listed above, player must have played in 75% of team’s games and must rank in the top 100 nationally.

Steve Sarkisian Head Coach

Cody Kessler Quarterback

TROJANS Briefly

» Record: 8-4 » PAC-12 Record: 6-3 » Home: 5-1 » Away: 3-3 » Neutral: 0-0 » Total Attendance: 743,892 » Average Attendance: 61,991 » Home Attendance: 439,630 » Average Home Attendance: 73,272

Offense

» Yards Rushing/Game: 158.2 » Yards Rushing/Att: 3.9 » Passing Yards/Game: 294.6 » Passing Yards/Att./Comp.: 3,535/421/295 » Total Net Yards/Game: 452.8 » Total Net Yards/Att: 6.0 » Points/Game: 35.1 » Turnover Margin/Game: +11

Defense

» Yards Rushing/Game: 132.5 » Passing Yards/Game: 265.7 » Total Net Yards/Game: 398.2 » Points/Game: 23.8

General Information

» Location: Los Angeles, Calif. » Population: 3,884,307 » Founded: 1880 » Enrollment: 39,000 » Football Stadium: LA Memorial Coliseum » Capacity: 93,607 » Surface: Natural Grass » Nickname: Trojans » Colors: Cardinal and Gold » Conference: Pac-12 (South) » President: C.L. Max Nikias » Athletic Director: Pat Haden » Director of Football Operations: Jared Blank » Media Relations Director: Tim Tessalone Coaching Staff: » Head Coach: Steve Sarkisian » Overall Record: 42-33 (6th year) » Record at USC: 8-4 (1st year) » Assistant Coaches: Tim Drevno, Clay Helton, Keith Heyward, Tee Martin, Johnny Nansen, Peter Sirmon, Marques Tuiasosopo, Justin Wilcox, Chris Wilson

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2014 Holiday bowl HOLIDAY bowl information

Holiday Bowl Qualcomm Stadium (70,561) San Diego, Calif. Phone: (619) 283-5808 www.sandiegobowlgames.com Director of Communications: Susan Reid E-Mail: sreid@sdbowlgames.com

travel plans

The Huskers will fly from Lincoln to San Diego on Tuesday, Dec. 23, and return to Lincoln on Sunday, Dec. 28, via charter.

nebraska practice facility

Southwestern College 900 Otay Lakes Rd Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 216-6626 Nebraska will practice at SWC Dec. 23-Dec. 26

General information on the capital one bowl

Home/Visiting Teams: Holiday Bowl Web Site: Nebraska Web Site: USC Web Site: Qualcomm Stadium:

USC/Nebraska www.sandiegobowlgames.com www.huskers.com www.usctrojans.com www.sandiego.gov/qualcomm

nebraska media policies and practice procedures

All of Nebraska's football practices are closed to the media and the public. Practice reports following each of Nebraskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practices in San Diego will be e-mailed and posted on Huskers.com. Still photographers and videographers are welcome to shoot beginning of practice on selected days, but will be asked to leave after the allotted time is finished. Please wait to begin shooting until instructed to do so by media relations staff. A full schedule of media availability for the Holiday Bowl trip is below. Any changes or updates will be available through the Nebraska Media Relations Office. There will be no phone interviews available from the bowl site, unless pre-arranged before departing for San Diego. All times are subject to change and are Pacific time, unless indicated.

tentative schedule for nebraska in SAN DIEGO

Day Date Tues. Dec. 23

nebraska team hotel

San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina 333 West Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: (619) 234-1500

Event Departure

Time 10 a.m. (CT)

Location/Notes Team departs Lincoln via charter

Arrival

11 a.m. (PT)*

Team charter arrives in San Diego

11:45 a.m.*

Team arrives at San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina

Practice

3:30-5 p.m.

Practice at Southwestern College Media may shoot first 15-20 minutes of practice Coach Cotton, select players available post practice

Practice

10-11:30 a.m.

Practice at Southwestern College Media may shoot first 15-20 minutes of practice Coach Beck, Coach Papuchis, select players available post practice

Team Event

1 p.m.

San Diego Zoo

Practice

10-11 a.m.

Walk-Thru Practice at Southwestern College Coach Cotton available post practice

Team Event

1 p.m.

SeaWorld

Press Conf.

10 a.m.

Coaches Press Conferernce (Omni San Diego Hotel)

Team Event

11:30 a.m.

Navy & Marine Corps Luncheon - USS Essex

Practice

4-5 p.m.

Practice at Southwestern College No Media Availability

Kickoff

5 p.m.

Nebraska vs. USC (ESPN)

Press Conf.

Post-Game

Post-game press conference

Departure

11 a.m.

Team departs for Lincoln via team charter

Nebraska media relations

Nebraska Media Relations Staff members in attendance for the 2014 Holiday Bowl will include Assistant A.D./ Media Relations Keith Mann (Dec. 23-Dec. 27), Assistant MRDs Jeremy Foote (Dec. 23-Dec. 27) and Matt Smith (Dec. 25-Dec. 27), staff photographer Scott Bruhn (Dec. 23-Dec. 27) and Director of Digital Communications Kelly Mosier (Dec. 23-Dec. 27). A media relations staff member will be at practice each day and at most media functions during the team's stay in San Diego.

Wed. Dec. 24

Thur. Dec. 25

Fri.

Keith Mann Matt Smith Assistant A.D./MRD Assistant MRD Cell: 402-540-0274 Cell: 402-770-5926

kmann@huskers.com msmith@huskers.com

Dec. 26

Jeremy Foote Assistant MRD Cell: 402-518-0232 jfoote@huskers.com

media headquarters

Omni San Diego Hotel 675 L St. San Diego, CA 92101 Hotel Phone: (619) 231-6664

USC headquarters

Hilton San Diego Bayfront 1 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: (619) 564-3333 Media Relations Director: Tim Tessalone

Sat. Dec. 27

Sun. Dec. 28

*-Approximate times Please note all practice times are subject to slight changes. Practice time changes will be distributed to the media via e-mail, when possible. Please contact Holiday Bowl staff for media availability at all team functions other than practice.

Note: A press conference featuring both coaches will be held at the Omni Hotel at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26.

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holiday bowl notes

Game 13– National University Holiday Bowl Nebraska vs. USC Dec. 27, 2014 | Qualcomm Stadium | San Diego, Calif. | 5 p.m. (PST) Television: ESPN Series Record: USC leads, 3-0-1 Capacity: 66,000

Radio: Husker Sports Network Last Meeting: USC, 49-31, 2007 in Lincoln Surface: Natural Grass

Television ESPN

Rece Davis, Play-by-Play Jesse Palmer, Analyst David Pollack, Analyst Samantha Ponder, Sidelines

Huskers

Radio

Record: 9-3 (5-3 in Big Ten) Rankings: Coaches–22; AP–25; CFP–not ranked Last Game: defeated Iowa, 37-34 (OT) Interim Coach: Barney Cotton Career: 8th season at Nebraska

Husker Sports Network Greg Sharpe, Play-by-Play Matt Davison, Color Lane Grindle, Sidelines

Digital Media

HUSKERS.COM

Trojans

Record: 8-4 (6-3 in Pac-12) Rankings: Coaches–RV; AP-24; CFP-24 Last Game: def. Notre Dame, 49-14 Coach: Steve Sarkisian USC/Career Record: 8-4, 1st year; 42-33, 6th year vs. Nebraska: 1-2

The Matchup

ESPN Radio Bill Rosinski, Play-by-Play David Norrie, Color Joe Schad, Sidelines

The University of Nebraska continues its postseason tradition of playing in a bowl game by taking on the University of Southern California Trojans in the National University Holiday Bowl. The matchup at San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium is set for Saturday, Dec. 27, with kickoff set for 5 p.m. (PT). The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Nebraska ranks third in all-time bowl appearances with the trip to the Holiday Bowl marking the Huskers’ 51st alltime bowl game, trailing only Alabama (61) and Texas (53). USC is also among the national leaders in bowl appearances with 48 bowl trips. The 99 combined bowl appearances between the schools is the second-most of any 2014 bowl game, trailing only the 105 combined bowl appearances between Sugar Bowl participants Ohio State and Alabama. The Huskers enter the Holiday Bowl at 9-3 overall, including a 5-3 record in Big Ten Conference play. Nebraska closed the regular season with a 37-34 overtime victory at Iowa, coming from 17 points behind for the victory. The Huskers head into the Holiday Bowl ranked 22nd in the USA Today Coaches Poll, while checking in at No. 25 in the Associated Press Poll. The Huskers will be looking for their second straight bowl victory after defeating Georgia in the Gator Bowl last January. USC comes into the Holiday Bowl with an 8-4 record and a 6-3 mark in Pac-12 Conference play. Three of the Trojans’ four losses were by six or fewer points. The Trojans are ranked 24th in both the Associated Press Poll and the College Football Playoff rankings heading into the Holiday Bowl.

Satellite Radio

The Series

Huskers.com

HSN free audio Live stats, game-day information, photos and more Facebook.com/Huskers @Huskers on Twitter @HuskerFBNation

Other

National Radio

Siriux XM Channel 83 (ESPN Radio)

Nebraska and USC will meet for the fifth time in the Holiday Bowl and for the first time in a bowl game. The Trojans own a 3-0-1 overall edge in the series between the schools, most recently a pair of wins in a home-and-home series in 2006 and 2007. The 1970 tie between the schools was the Huskers’ last blemish before winning 24 straight games and caputuring back-to-back national championships in 1970 and 1971.

The Coaches

Nebraska: Barney Cotton (Nebraska, ‘83) will serve as the Huskers’ interim head coach in the Holiday Bowl matchup with USC. Cotton has been on the Nebraska staff as associate head coach for the past seven seasons and has eight seasons overall as an assistant at Nebraska. A 27-year veteran of college coaching, Cotton also has head coaching experience at Hastings College in 1995 and 1996. USC: Steve Sarkisian (BYU, ‘97) is in his first season as USC’s head coach and his sixth year overall as a college head coach. Sarkisian has guided the Trojans to an 8-4 record in 2014. He previously served for five years as the head coach at Washington, leading the Huskies to four bowl appearances, including a 2010 Holiday Bowl win over Nebraska. Sarkisian has also served as an assistant at USC and with the Oakland Raiders.

Nebraska Football

Nebraska is 874-350-40 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 NU’s 51 all-time bowl appearances rank third nationally. w Since 1970, NU has 440 wins, 25 more than any other school. w Nebraska’s 107 football Academic All-Americans lead the nation. w The Huskers have 110 first-team AllAmericans in school history.

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holiday bowl notes

800-Win Club

Nebraska is one of eight programs with 800 all-time victories, and NU’s 874 all-time victories are fourth nationally. 1. Michigan 915 2. Texas 881 Notre Dame 881 4. Nebraska 874 5. Ohio State 861 6. Oklahoma 850 Alabama 850 8. Tennessee 810 Nebraska is in its 125th season of college football, and owns an 874-360-40 all-time record in 1,274 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).

Nation’s Best Since ‘70

Nebraska ranks as the nation’s winningest program since 1970. During the past four decades, the Huskers have compiled a 440-119-5 record, for a .785 winning percentage in 564 games. NU’s 440 wins in that time period are 25 more than any other school. 1. Nebraska 440 2. Oklahoma 415 3. Ohio State 408 4. Michigan 398 4Nebraska has 41 nine-win seasons (including 2014) and 24 10-win seasons since 1970. NU has posted seven straight nine-win seasons for the first time since an NCAArecord 33 straight from 1969 to 2001.

Nebraska Football Notables

4The 2014 season marked Nebraska’s 125th season of college football. The Huskers have won five national championships and 43 conference championships. 4Nebraska is making its 51st bowl appearance in the Holiday Bowl, the third-most of any school in the country, trailing only Alabama and Texas. Nebraska’s 25 bowl victories are tied for the sixth-most in college football history. 4Nebraska is one of just three pograms to win at least nine games each season from 2008 to 2014. The other schools to win at least nine games each of those seven seasons are Alabama and Oregon.

2014 Nebraska Season by The Numbers

Senior I-back Ameer Abdullah has moved to the top of Nebraska’s career all-purpose yardage list with 6,917 yards. He is second on the Big Ten’s career all-purpose yardage list and could become just the 11th player in NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision history with 7,000 career all-purpose yards in the Holiday Bowl.

Huskers to earn All-America honors in 2014. I-back Ameer Abdullah earned second-team honors from several outlets, including the Associated Press, while punt returner De’Mornay Pierson-El was a second-team pick by USA Today, Sporting News and defensive end Randy Gregory was a third-team choice by the Associated Press.

Number of 200-yard rushing games by Abdullah, tying Mike Rozier’s Nebraska record for 200-yard games in a season, set in 1983. Abdullah has five career 200-yard rushing games, the second-most in Nebraska history.

Huskers that earned All-Big Ten recognition, including first-team choices Kenny Bell (WR) and Randy Gregory (DE) and second-teamers Ameer Abdullah, Maliek Collins and Nate Gerry.

Number of football student-athletes who will make the bowl trip as graduates, including all 13 active members of Nebraska’s senior class.

Nebraska football student-athletes who earned Academic All-Big Ten honors. Sophomore receiver Lane Hovey headlined the list as one of three Big Ten football student-athletes with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average.

47.5

Opponent pass completion percentage against Nebraska in 2014, the best for any defense in the nation. Only three opponents completed better than 50 percent of their passes in 2014. NU ranks third nationally in pass efficiency defense.

174; 2,618

Senior Kenny Bell’s record totals for career receptions and receiving yards. Bell moved to the top of both NU career lists in 2014, surpassing Nate Swift’s previous record of 166 catches and Johnny Rodgers’ 2,479 career receiving yards.

589

Punt return yards for freshman De’Mornay Pierson-El. The total is the best in the nation by more than 200 yards and ranks third on the NU single-season list. Pierson-El has three punt return touchdowns in 2014, tying for the national lead.

784

Nebraska set a Big Ten modern-era record with 784 yards of total offense against Florida Atlantic in the season opener. The Huskers rolled up 498 rushing yards and another 286 yards through the air.

4,500

Abdullah’s career rushing total, good for second on the Nebraska career rushing list, trailing only Mike Rozier’s NU record of 4,780 career rushing yards. Abdullah has 1,523 rushing yards in 2014, and is the first player in school history with three 1,000-yard rushing seasons.

Inside the Cornhuskers’ 2014 Schedule Date Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 28 Dec. 27

Opponent Time/Result TV Florida Atlantic W, 55-7 BTN McNeese State W, 31-24 ESPNU at Fresno State W, 55-19 CBSN Miami W, 41-31 ESPN2 Illinois (HC) W, 45-14 BTN at Michigan State L, 27-22 ABC at Northwestern W, 38-17 BTN Rutgers W, 42-24 ESPN2 Purdue W, 35-14 ABC at Wisconsin L, 59-24 ABC Minnesota L, 28-24 ESPN at Iowa W, 37-34 (ot) ABC vs. USC (Holiday Bowl) 5 p.m. PT ESPN

Series Last Meeting (Site)/Notes NU, 2-0 NU rolls for most total offensive yards in 23 years (784) and most rushing in 13 years (498) NU, 2-0 Huskers win 10th straight game decided by 7 or less/Abdullah 184 all-purpose yards NU, 2-0 Nebraska explodes for four scoring plays of more than 50 yards/Armstrong 260 passing, 3 TD NU, 6-5 NU rushes for 343 yards, including 229 by Abdullah; 400th all-time win at Memorial Stadium NU, 9-2-1 Huskers pound Illini with 458 rushing yards; Abdullah 208 yards on the ground, Cross 109 NU, 7-2 Furious fourth-quarter rally falls short/Huskers limited to 47 rushing yards on 37 attempts NU, 6-2 Huskers dominate second half outscoring NW 24-0 and outgaining Wildcats 244-28 NU, 2-0 Abdullah produces school-record 341 all-purpose yards; Bell sets career receptions record NU, 2-1 Nebraska blocks two punts, intercepts Purdue twice; Cross, Newby combine for 3 rushing TD UW, 5-4 Huskers jump to 17-3 lead but can’t contain Wisconsin running game in loss UM, 31-22-2 Gophers rally from two touchdowns down to spoil Nebraska Senior Day NU, 29-13-3 Nebraska rallies from 17 points down to win, matching largest road comeback in NU history USC, 3-0-1 Two of college football’s winningest programs meet for first time in a bowl game

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Huskers, Trojans in NCAA Rankings Nebraska (Top 30 National Rankings)

Team » Pass Efficiency Defense: 3rd (100.60) » Blocked Punts: 3rd (2) » Passing Yards per Completion: 4th (15.04) » Punt Returns: 5th (16.11) » Red Zone Offense: 5th (88.7) » 3rd-Down Conversion Pct. Defense: 9th (.307) » Blocked Kicks: 9th (4) » Scoring Offense: 13th (37.4) » Rushing Offense: 16th (248.3) » Tackles for Loss Allowed: 20th (4.75) » Passing Yards Allowed: 26th (196.3) » Sacks Allowed: 28th (1.58)

Individual

» De’Mornay Pierson-El, Punt Return, TDs: t-1st (3) » De’Mornay Pierson-El, Punt Returns: 3rd (17.8) » Tommy Armstrong Jr., Yards per Completion: 3rd (15.2) » Ameer Abdullah, All-Purpose Yards: 5th (166.9) » Randy Gregory, Blocked Kicks: 7th (2) » Ameer Abdullah, Scoring: 8th (10.5) » Ameer Abdullah, Rushing Touchdowns: 10th (18) » Ameer Abdullah, Rushing Yards per Game: 11th (126.9) » Ameer Abdullah, Rushing Yards per Carry: 14th (6.43) » Nate Gerry, Interceptions: 18th (0.4) » Randy Gregory, Sacks: 28th (0.70) » Tommy Armstrong Jr., Yards per Pass Attempt: 28th (7.87) » Zaire Anderson, Forced Fumbles: 29th (0.25)

USC (Top 30 National Rankings)

Team » Completion Percentage: 1st (70.1) » Turnovers Lost: 2nd (11) » Passes Had Intercepted: 4th (4) » Team Passing Efficiency: 4th (166.92) » Turnover Margin: 11th (0.92) » Red Zone Defense: 12th (72.3) » 3rd Down Conversion Pct.: 12th (48.5) » Passing Offense: 15th (294.6) » 3rd Down Conversion Pct. Defense: 21st (35.0) » Scoring Offense: 25th (35.1) » Rushing Defense: 27th (132.5) » 4th Down Conversion Pct.: 28th (60.9) » First Downs Offense: 28th (286) » Total Offense: 29th (452.8) Individual » Cody Kessler, Completion Percentage: 2nd (70.7) » Nelson Agholor, Punt Return TDs: 3rd (2) » Cody Kessler, Passing Efficiency: 4th (168.8) » Cody Kessler, Passing TDs: 4th (36) » Adoree’ Jackson, Kickoff Returns: 5th (27.7) » Cody Kessler, Points Responsible For: 6th (228) » Cody Kessler, Completions per Game: 8th (24.33) » Nelson Agholor, Receiving TDs: 8th (11) » Nelson Agholor, Receptions per Game: 8th (8.1) » Nelson Agholor, Receiving Yards: 10th (1,223) » Adoree’ Jackson, Kickoff Return TDs: 10th (1) » Cody Kessler, Passing Yards: 10th (3,505) » Cody Kessler, Passing Yards per Game: 11th (292.1) » Nelson Agholor, Receiving Yards per Game: 11th (101.9) » Javorius Allen, All-Purpose: 14th (148.3) » Cody Kessler, Yards per Pass Attempt: 17th (8.49) » Nelson Agholor, Punt Returns: 19th (10.6) » Su’A Cravens, Tackles for Loss: 19th (1.3) » Javorious Allen, Rushing Yards: 21st (1,337) » Javorious Allen, Rushing Yards per Game: 23rd (111.4) » Jr. Tavai, Forced Fumbles: 25th (0.30) » Cody Kessler, Total Offense: 26th (279.7) » J.R. Tavai, Sacks: 28th (0.70) » Andre Heidari, Field Goal Percentage: 29th (80.0) » Leonard Williams, Forced Fumbles: 29th (0.25)

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USC Breakdown

USC will play in the Holiday Bowl for the first time and make its 48th all-time bowl appearance in the matchup with Nebraska in San Diego. The Trojans enter the game with an 8-4 overall record, including a 6-3 record in Pac-12 Conference play. The Trojans’ own several impressive victories this season and three of their four losses have been by six points or fewer. USC owns a pair of road victories over teams that ranked ranked in the top 15 at game time. The Trojans posted a 13-10 victory at Stanford in September, and knocked off No. 10 Arizona in Tucson, 24-21, in mid-October. USC capped the season with an impressive 49-14 victory over Notre Dame at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Each of USC’s four losses have come against bowl opponents, including a six-point loss at Boston College, a fourpoint setback on a Hail Mary pass against Arizona State, a three-point loss at Utah and a loss to cross-town rival UCLA. Nebraska and USC have one common opponent in Fresno State. USC opened the year with a 52-13 victory over the Bulldogs in Los Angeles, while Nebraska posted a 55-19 victory in Fresno two weeks later. Offense USC owns a high-powered offense and one of the nation’s most explosive and efficient passing attacks. The Trojans rank 15th in the nation in passing offense, averaging 294.6 yards per game. USC has completed better than 70 percent of its passes to lead the nation in completion percentage, while ranking fourth in passing efficiency and throwing just four intercpetions. Quarterback Cody Kessler triggers the Trojan offense. He ranks in the top 10 nationally in completion percentage, passing efficiency, passing touchdowns, points responsible for and passing yards. Kessler has thrown for 3,505 yards and 36 touchdowns, with just four interceptions. Kessler’s favorite target is wideout Nelson Agholor, one of the nation’s top receivers. Agholor has 97 receptions for 1,223 yards and 11 touchdowns to rank among the national leaders in each of those categories. On the ground, Javorius Allen gives the Trojans one of the Pac-12’s top rushers. Allen has 1,337 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, while also catching 40 passes for 442 yards out of the backfield. Defense The Trojan defense features one of the nation’s top interior linemen in Leonard Williams. He has 71 total tackles, including 42 solo stops and six sacks. Sophomore safety Su’a Cravens has totaled 15 tackles for loss and five sacks, along with eight pass breakups and a pair of interceptions. Linebacker J.R. Tavai is a disruptive force with 47 tackles, including 12 tackles for loss and seven sacks. He also has a team-high three forced fumbles. USC ranks among the nation’s top units in red zone defense, third-down defense and rushing defense. Special Teams The Trojans have a solid special teams unit. Kicker Andre Heidari has connected on 8-of-10 field goals, including a 53-yard game-winner at Stanford. Agholor is one of the nation’s top punt return threats, averaging 10.6 yards per return with a pair of returns for scores.

USC Coach Steve Sarkisian

Steve Sarkisian is completing his first season at USC as head coach and his sixth season as a college head coach. Sarkisian took over the Trojan program after five years at fellow Pac-12 school Washington, where he guided the Huskies to four consecutive bowl games. Sarkisian owns a 42-33 overall record in the collegiate ranks. In addition to his head coaching record, Sarkisian served for one season as an assistant with the Oakland Raiders and a total of seven seasons as an assistant with the Trojans. The Holiday Bowl game will be Sarkisian’s fourth meeting with Nebraska in the past five seasons as a head coach. Nebraska won both regular-season meetings with Washington in 2010 and 2011, while UW defeated Nebraska in the 2010 Holiday Bowl. Sarkisian was also on staff for USC victories over Nebraska in 2006 and 2007.

Series History

The Holiday Bowl matchup will be the fifth all-time meeting between the schools and the first in the postseason. Nebraska will be looking for its first victory with the Trojans holding a 3-0-1 edge. The 21-21 between the schools in 1970 triggered Nebraska’s 23-game winning streak and back-to-back national championships in 1970 and 1971. USC has been ranked in the top five in the Associated Press Poll in each of the previous four meetings between the programs.

Nebraska-USC Series Games: 4 Standing: USC leads, 3-0-1 At Neutral Site: First meeting Date Site 9/20/1969 Lincoln 9/19/1970 Los Angeles 9/16/2006 Los Angeles 9/15/2007 Lincoln Overall Series scoring Nebraska USC

Rank NU/USC –/5 9/3 19/4 14/1

Result L, 21-31 T, 21-21 L, 10-28 L, 31-49

Total Average 83 20.8 129 32.3

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Nebraska in Bowl Games (25-25)

NU/Opp. Year Bowl Opp. AP Rank Result (Biff Jones 0-1) 1941* Rose Stanford 7/2 L, 13-21 (Bill Glassford 0-1) 1955* Orange Duke –/14 L, 7-34 (Bob Devaney 6-3) 1962 Gotham Miami –/– W, 36-34 1964* Orange Auburn 6/5 W, 13-7 1965* Cotton Arkansas 6/2 L, 7-10# 1966* Orange Alabama 3/4 L, 28-39# 1967* Sugar Alabama 6/3 L, 7-34 1969 Sun Georgia 14/– W, 45-6 1971* Orange Louisiana St. 3/5 W, 17-12# 1972* Orange Alabama 1/2 W, 38-6# 1973* Orange Notre Dame 9/12 W, 40-6 (Tom Osborne 12-13) 1974* Cotton Texas 12/8 W, 19-3 1974* Sugar Florida 8/18 W, 13-10 1975 Fiesta Arizona State 6/7 L, 14-17 1976 Astro-BB Texas Tech 13/9 W, 27-24 1977 Liberty North Carolina 12/14 W, 21-17 1979* Orange Oklahoma 6/4 L, 24-31 1980* Cotton Houston 7/8 L, 14-17 1980 Sun Miss. State 8/17 W, 31-17 1982* Orange Clemson 4/1 L, 15-22# 1983* Orange Louisiana St. 3/13 W, 21-20 1984* Orange Miami 1/5 L, 30-31# 1985* Sugar Louisiana State 4/12 W, 28-10 1986* Fiesta Michigan 7/5 L, 23-27 1987* Sugar Louisiana State 6/5 W, 30-15 1988* Fiesta Florida State 5/3 L, 28-31 1989* Orange Miami 6/2 L, 3-23 1990* Fiesta Florida State 6/5 L, 17-41 1991* Citrus Georgia Tech 19/2 L, 21-45# 1992* Orange Miami 11/1 L, 0-22# 1993* Orange Florida State 11/3 L, 14-27 1994* Orange Florida State 2/1 L, 16-18# 1995* Orange Miami 1/3 W, 24-17# 1996* Fiesta Florida 1/2 W, 62-24# 1996* Orange Virginia Tech 6/10 W, 41-21 1998* Orange Tennessee 2/3 W, 42-17# (Frank Solich 2-3) 1998 Holiday Arizona 14/5 L, 20-23 2000* Fiesta Tennessee 3/6 W, 31-21 2000 Alamo Northwestern 9/18 W, 66-17 2002* Rose Miami 4/1 L, 14-37# 2002 Indepen. Mississippi –/– L, 23-27 (Bill Callahan, 1-1) 2005 Alamo Michigan –/20 W, 32-28 2007* Cotton Auburn 22/10 L, 14-17 (Bo Pelini, 4-3) 2003 Alamo** Michigan St. 22/– W, 17-3 2009 Gator* Clemson –/– W, 26-21 2009 Holiday Arizona 20/22 W, 33-0 2010 Holiday Washington 17/– L, 7-19 2012 Cap. One* South Carolina 21/10 L, 13-30 2013 Cap. One* Georgia 23/6 L, 31-45 2014 Gator* Georgia –/23 W, 24-19 (Barney Cotton) 2014 Holiday** USC 25/24 # winner won or shared national championship * year is when game was played–not season; **-interim coach Bold indicates conference champion teams

NU Bowl Summary

» 51 Bowls (third all-time): 25-25 » vs. Pac-12 schools in bowl games: 1-4 » Bowl games in California: 1-4

NU in the Bowls » Alamo: 3-0 » Astro Bluebonnet: 1-0 » Cotton: 1-3 » Fiesta: 1-4 » Capital One: 0-3 » Gator: 2-0 » Gotham: 1-0 » Holiday: 1-2 » Independence: 0-1 » Liberty: 1-0 » Orange: 7-9 » Rose: 0-2 » Sun: 2-0 » Sugar: 3-1

Husker Bowl History

Nebraska Returns to California For 51st All-Time Bowl Appearance

Nebraska is participating in its 51st all-time bowl game with its appearance in the National University Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 in San Diego. Nebraska is one of only five programs with 50 or more bowl appearances, and its 51 bowl appearances are third all-time trailing only Alabama (61) and All-Time Bowl Appearances Texas (53). The Huskers have played in the postseason in 44 1. Alabama 61 of the past 46 seasons, including an NCAA-record 35 straight 2. Texas 53 bowl games from 1969 to 2003. Nebraska owns a 25-25 all3. Nebraska 51 time bowl record. Nebraska’s 25 all-time bowl victories rank 4. Georgia 50 sixth nationally. Tennessee 50 Nebraska played the first of its 51 bowls in the Rose Bowl, when No. 7 Nebraska lost to No. 2 Stanford, 21-13, following All-Time Bowl Victories the 1940 season. Nebraska’s 35 consecutive bowls began with 1. Alabama 34 a 45-6 win over Georgia in the 1969 Sun Bowl, and ended 2. USC 32 following its appearance in the 2003 Alamo Bowl. The Huskers 3. Oklahoma 28 have won 11 of 18 bowl games since the 1994 season. 4. Georgia 27 5. Texas 26 Nebraska’s Holiday Bowl opponent, USC, is close behind 6. Nebraska 25 Nebraska on the all-time bowl appearance list. The Trojans Tennessee 25 are making their 48th bowl appearance in 2014 and rank in a tie for sixth on the list. The Trojans own an impressive 32-16 Top 20 Bowl Appearances record in bowl games and are making their first appearance Consecutive in the Holiday Bowl. Rk. School All-Time Most Current Nebraska and USC have combined for 99 all-time bowl 1. Alabama 61 25 11 appearances, the second-most among 2014 bowl games (Sugar, 2. Texas 53 12 4 Ohio State-Alabama, 105). 3. Nebraska 51 *35 7

NU Making Fourth Holiday Bowl Trip

Nebraska’s trip to San Diego marks the Huskers’ fourth all-time appearance in the Holiday Bowl and the third in the past six seasons. The Holiday Bowl is the fifth bowl in which Nebraska has played at least four times, joining the Orange Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Cotton Bowl and Sugar Bowl. Nebraska is 1-2 in the Holiday Bowl heading into the matchup with USC. Nebraska played Arizona in its first two Holiday Bowl appearances. NU lost to fifth-ranked Arizona, 23-20, in the 1998 game, before shutting out the Wildcats, 33-0, in 2009. The shutout was NU’s only bowl shutout. The Huskers’ made a second straight trip to San Diego in 2010, dropping a 19-7 decision to Washington and Coach Steve Sarkisian. The Huskers are 1-4 overall in bowl games in California. In addition to its three previous Holiday Bowl appearances, NU has appeared in the Rose Bowl twice. The Holiday Bowl is one of 14 bowl destinations in Nebraska’s 51 all-time bowl appearances.

4. Georgia Tennessee 6. USC Oklahoma 8. LSU 9. Ohio State 10. Michigan Georgia Tech 12. Florida State 13. Florida 14. Arkansas 15. Penn State Auburn 17. Clemson 18. Texas Tech Miami Mississippi Texas A&M *NCAA record

50 50 48 48 46 44 43 43 42 41 40 39 39 37 36 36 36 36

18 16 9 16 15 15 33 18 33 22 6 13 9 10 11 12 15 6

18 1 3 16 15 2 -- 18 33 1 1 1 2 10 -2 3 6

Huskers Look for Second Straight Bowl Victory

Nebraska will be looking for a second straight bowl victory for the first time since the 2008 and 2009 seasons. The Huskers have won at least two straight bowl games seven times in school history. A win over USC would also push Nebraska’s all-time bowl record back above the .500 mark at 26-25 overall. By coach in bowl games, Nebraska was 0-1 under Biff Jones, 0-1 under Bill Glassford, 6-3 under Bob Devaney, 12-13 under Tom Osborne, 2-3 under Frank Solich, 1-1 under Bill Callahan, and 4-3 under Bo Pelini. Barney Cotton will guide the Huskers in the Holiday Bowl as interim head coach.

Nebraska to Face Ranked Opponent in Bowl Game

USC will enter the Holiday Bowl ranked 24th in the Associated Press Poll and the College Football Playoff ranking. The Trojans are just outside of the top 25 in the USA Today Coaches Poll. The matchup with a ranked team continues a long tradition of playing top opponents in bowl games 4 Nebraska has faced a ranked opponent in 46 of 51 all-time bowl appearances, including each of the past four bowl games. The Huskers are 22-23 all-time in bowl games against ranked teams. Nebraska has faced a top-10 team in 33 of its 51 all-time bowl games.

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2014 Big Ten Standings

Nebraska Set for Sixth Meeting with Pac-12 Opponent in Bowl Game

Records Team Big Ten Wisconsin 7-1 Nebraska 5-3 Minnesota 5-3 Iowa 4-4 Illinois 3-5 Northwestern 3-5 Purdue 1-7

Nebraska vs. Pac-12 in Bowl Games (1-4)

West Division

Overall 10-3 9-3 8-4 7-5 6-6 5-7 3-9

Next Game Outback vs. Auburn Holiday vs. USC Citrus vs. Missouri Tax Slayer vs. Tenn. Heart of Dallas vs. La. Tech Season Complete Season Complete

Overall 10-1 10-2 7-5 7-5 5-7 6-6 4-8

Bowl Game Sugar vs. Alabama Cotton vs. Baylor Foster Farms vs. Stanford Quick Lane vs. UNC Season Complete Pinstripe vs. B. College Season Complete

East Division Team Ohio State Michigan St. Maryland Rutgers Michigan Penn State Indiana

Records Big Ten 8-0 7-1 4-4 3-5 3-5 2-6 1-7

2014 Non-Conference Opponents Team Fla. Atlantic McNeese St. Fresno State Miami

Overall 3-9 6-5 6-7 6-6

Conf. 2-6 4-4 5-3 3-5

Next Game Season Complete Season complete Hawaii vs. Rice Ind. vs. S. Carolina

Big Ten Sends Record-Tying 10 Teams to Bowl Games in 2014

Nebraska is one of a record 10 Big Ten schools that will play in the postseason in 2014. The conference will have a pair of teams in New Year’s Six bowl games, led by Ohio State. The Buckeyes will meet Alabama in the Sugar Bowl in a College Football Playoff semifinal. Michigan State will take on Baylor in the Cotton Bowl. In addition to Nebraska, Big Ten West teams playing in bowl games include Wisconsin (Outback), Minnesota (Citrus), Iowa (Tax Slayer) and Illinois (Heart of Dallas). In addition to Ohio State and Michigan State, other East Division teams in bowl games include Maryland (Foster Farms), Rutgers (Quick Lane) and Penn State (Pinstripe). NU non-conference opponents Fresno State (Hawaii) and Miami (Independence) will also play in the postseason. Overall, Nebraska played eight games against bowl teams this season, posting a 5-3 record. Of the 12 games on Nebraska’s 2015 schedule, nine of those teams are in a bowl game this season, including BYU (Miami Beach), South Alabama (Camellia), Miami (Independence), Illinois Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan State, Rutgers and Iowa. USC has played against eight bowl teams in 2014, posting a 4-4 record in those games.

Big Ten Bowl Games

Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl » Friday, Dec. 26 Illinois vs. Louisiana Tech, Noon Quick Lane Bowl » Friday, Dec. 26 Rutgers vs. North Carolina, 3:30 p.m. New Era Pinstripe Bowl » Saturday, Dec. 27 Penn St. vs. Boston College, 3:30 p.m. National University Holiday Bowl » Saturday, Dec. 27 Nebraska vs. USC, 7 p.m. Foster Farms Bowl » Tuesday, Dec. 30 Maryland vs. Stanford, 9 p.m. Outback Bowl » Thursday, Jan. 1 Wisconsin vs. Auburn, 11 a.m. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic » Thursday, Jan. 1 Michigan St. vs. Baylor, 11:30 a.m. Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl » Thursday, Jan. 1 Minnesota vs. Missouri, Noon Allstate Sugar Bowl » Thursday, Jan. 1 Ohio State vs. Alabama, 7:30 p.m. Tax Slayer Bowl » Friday, Jan. 2 Iowa vs. Tennessee, 2:20 p.m. All times are central.

nebraska vs. usc

Nebraska’s matchup with USC in the Holiday Bowl will be the Huskers’ sixth all-time meeting with a Pac-12 opponent in postseason play. Nebraska is 1-3 against the Pac-12 in bowl games, including a 1-2 mark in the Holiday Bowl. NU’s 33-0 shutout of Arizona in the 2009 Holiday Bowl marks its only bowl win over a Pac-12 foe. The Huskers’ first meeting against a Pac-12 opponent in a bowl game came in a 1941 Rose Bowl loss to Stanford. Year* Bowl 1941 Rose 1975 Fiesta 1998 Holiday 2009 Holiday 2010 Holiday

Opponent AP Ranks Stanford 7/2 Arizona State 6/7 Arizona 14/5 Arizona 20/22 Washington 17/NR

Result L, 13-21 L, 14-17 L, 20-23 W, 33-0 L, 7-19

NU Coach Biff Jones Tom Osborne Frank Solich Bo Pelini Bo Pelini

4 While Nebraska against the Pac-12 has been a rare postseason matchup until recent years, the Huskers have regularly squared off against Pac-12 teams in the regular season. Since 1990, Nebraska is 15-9 against teams that were in the Pac-12 at game time, including 4-1 vs. Arizona State, 2-2 vs. UCLA, 2-0 vs. California, 4-3 vs. Washington, 1-0 vs. Oregon State, 1-0 vs. Washington State, 1-1 vs. Arizona and 0-2 vs. USC. Nebraska is 49-18-2 all-time against current Pac-12 member Colorado, a Husker foe in the Big Seven, Big Eight and Big 12 Conferences. 4 Nebraska has six games on its future schedules against Pac-12 opponents. The Huskers are set for a homeand-home series with Oregon in 2016 (Lincoln) and 2017 (Eugene). Nebraska and Colorado are set to meet four times between 2018 and 2024.

Noting the Huskers

Huskers To Complete 125th Season of Football in Holiday Bowl

The 2014 season marked the 125th year of intercollegiate football at Nebraska. Since the school’s first football season in 1890, Nebraska has earned its place as one of the traditional national powers in college football. Nebraska celebrated its 125th season throughout the 2014 campaign. The Huskers have won five national championships, 43 conference championships and is one of five schools to play in 50 or more bowl games. Since 1962 alone, Nebraska has produced nine or more wins in 47 of 53 seasons.

Huskers Reach Nine Wins for 49th Time in School History

In the 125th season of Nebraska football, the 2014 Huskers continued the school’s tradition of winning. Nebraska finished the regular season with a 9-3 record to post the 49th season in school history with nine or more victories. All but two of those nine-win seasons have come since Bob Devaney took over the Husker program in 1962. » Nebraska has 49 nine-win seasons in school history, including 41 since 1969. The Huskers’ 27 all-time 10-win seasons are third-most in college football history, and NU could add to that total with a win over USC in the Holiday Bowl. » Nebraska is one of three schools that has won at least nine games each of the past seven seasons, joining Alabama and Oregon. » The seven straight years with at least nine wins marks the first time NU has accomplished that since its NCAA record streak of 33 straight nine-win seasons from 1969 to 2001.

Cotton to Lead Nebraska in Holiday Bowl as Interim Coach

Nebraska will be led in the Holiday Bowl by Interim Head Coach Barney Cotton. A former Husker, Cotton has been on the Nebraska coaching staff a total of eight seasons, including each of the last seven seasons, in addition to the 2003 season when he served as the Huskers’ offensive coordinator. Cotton has a long tradition of success in the Husker program. He was a three-year letterwinner for Coach Tom Osborne from 1976 to 1978 and went on to play in the National Football League. Cotton has previous experience as a head coach, running the Hastings (Neb.) College program in 1995 and 1996. Cotton has seen each of his three sons play significant roles for the Husker offense in the past seven seasons. Ben was a four-year letterwinner at tight end from 2009 to 2012, Jake is a senior offensive guard and co-captain for the 2014 Huskers, while Sam is a sophomore tight end who has earned letters each of the past two seasons.

Mike Riley Named New Nebraska Head Coach

University of Nebraska Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst announced the hiring of Mike Riley as the Huskers’ new Head Football Coach on Thursday, December 4. The following day, Riley was formally introduced at a news conference held in Memorial Stadium. Coach Riley comes to Nebraska after 14 seasons as the head coach at Oregon State University, spanning two different tenures in Corvallis (1997-98 and 2003-14). Riley led OSU to 93 wins and a 6-2 record in postseason bowl games. In addition to his time at Oregon State, Riley served as the head coach of the San Diego Chargers (1999-2001) the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (1987-90), with whom he won two Grey Cup Championships, and the San Antonio Riders in the World League of American Football (1991-92). With 40 years of coaching experience, Riley also served as an assistant coach at California, USC, Linfield College, Whitworth and Northern Colorado as well as with the New Orleans Saints and in the Canadian Football League. “There was one coach who fit all the characteristics that I was seeking to lead our tradition-rich football program,” Eichorst said. “Mike Riley has a proven record of success, a sound approach to football and teaching, an understanding of the educational mission of our university and the integrity and values that we cherish at Nebraska. I have no doubt that Mike will assemble a tremendous staff and lead our student-athletes to win Big Ten titles and compete for national championships in the years ahead.”

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Big Ten Conference POW Nominees

Game Offense Defense Sp. Teams Frosh FAU Abdullah McMullen Brown Brown MSU Abdullah -- Foltz -FSU Armstrong Valentine Pierson-El Pierson-El MIAMI Abdullah -- Brown Brown ILL Abdullah Gregory -- -MSU -- -- Pierson-El Pierson-El NW Abdullah Williams Foltz Pierson-El RU Abdullah Collins -- -PUR -- Collins Reilly Pierson-El WIS -- -- -- -MINN -- -- -- -IOWA Armstrong Gerry Pierson-El Pierson-El Bold indicates winner

Team Award Winners Announced

Senior I-back Ameer Abdullah led the way in team awards announced earlier this month. Abdullah was named the overall Team Most Valuable Player for the second straight year, and also earned Offensive MVP honors. Abdullah was also selected as the winner of the Guy Chamberlin Trophy. The award dates back to 1967 and is voted on by members of the media, and honors a senior player who has the qualities and dedication of the great Cornhusker tradition. One of five team captains, Abdullah became Nebraska’s all-time leader in all-purpose yards this season and ranks No. 2 on the career rushing list. A pair of Husker sophomores shared Defensive MVP honors for the 2014 season. Defensive tackle Maliek Collins recorded 12 tackles for loss on the year, along with 3.5 sacks. Safety Nate Gerry was the second-leading tackler for the Huskers and also ranked among the Big Ten leaders with five interceptions, all in league play. Freshman standout De’Mornay Pierson-El earned the Huskers’ Special Teams MVP award. Pierson-El was an electrifying punt returner, scoring three touchdowns on returns while averaging 17.8 yards per return to rank third in the nation. Senior linebacker Trevor Roach was honored as the winner of a pair of awards. Roach received the Tom Novak Trophy. The oldest of Nebraska’s senior awards, the Novak Trophy dates back to 1950. Roach also was named the winner of the Pat Clare Award. Senior offensive guard Jake Cotton, a Lincoln Southeast graduate and second-generation Husker, was presented the Cletus Fischer Native Son Award, given annually to a senior who is a Nebraska native. The award is named in honor of long-time Nebraska offensive line coach Cletus Fischer. The Chamberlin, Native Son and Novak awards will also be honored at the Outland Trophy Award ceremony in Omaha on Jan. 15. Junior defensive end Jack Gangwish received the prestigious Lifter of the Year Award, while redshirt freshman Josh Faulkenberry was awarded the Huskers’ 2014 Walk-on MVP Award. The Scout Team Offensive MVP Award was shared by guard Jerald Foster and running back Mikale Wilbon, while the Scout Team Defensive MVP was shared by Erik Evans and Zach Stovall. Senior center Mike Moudy was the recipient of the Character Award, Kenny Bell was the winner of the Perimeter Award and center Mark Pelini received the Husker Heart Award. A full list of Nebraska’s 2014 honors, including all team awards can be found on page 31.

“We have high expectations of the men and women who teach and coach our students and Mike Riley is an outstanding addition to our family,” added UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman. “I want to welcome Mike and his family to Nebraska and thank Shawn Eichorst for his great efforts in bringing Mike to Lincoln.” “It is truly an honor to join the University of Nebraska family,” Coach Riley said. “Though we love Corvallis and Oregon State, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to coach at one of the nation’s most storied football programs and I can’t wait to get started. My sincere thanks to Chancellor Perlman and Shawn Eichorst for their confidence in me and I look forward to becoming a part of the Nebraska family and building upon the great history and tradition.” Riley is a native of Idaho and a graduate of the University of Alabama, where he played for Paul “Bear” Bryant and won three SEC titles and one National Championship. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Social Science and his master’s degree in Physical Education from Whitworth. Mike and his wife, Dee, have two children, Matthew and Kate, and one grandchild, Eli. Riley immediately assumed his duties at Nebraska, but will not coach the Huskers in the bowl game. Riley signed a five-year contract with the University of Nebraska.

Abdullah, Pierson-El, Gregory Receive All-America Honors

Senior I-back Ameer Abdullah, junior defensive end Randy Gregory and freshman punt returner De’Mornay Pierson-El have each received All-America honors in recent weeks. 4One of three Doak Walker Award finalists, Abdullah has been regarded as one of the nation’s top running backs despite being slowed by injury for the final four games of the regular season. Abdullah rushed for 1,523 yards and 18 touchdowns, while also ranking among the national leaders in all-purpose yards per game. Abdullah was a second-team All-America pick by several outlets including the Walter Camp Football Foundation, Associated Press, CBS Sports.com, Athlon and Scout. 4Pierson-El was a dynamic special teams threat for the Huskers, ranking among the nation’s best punt returners. Pierson-El finished the regular season third in the nation with an average of 17.8 yards per return, and his three punt return touchdowns rank tied for the NCAA lead. Pierson-El earned second-team All-America honors by USA Today, was a third-team choice by Athlon. He was also a first-team freshman All-American by Scout, 247 Sports and USA Today. 4Gregory was one of the nation’s top pass rushers for the second straight season. Despite missing the majority of four games beacuse of injury, Gregory recorded seven sacks and 10 tackles for loss, along with a team-high 16 quarterback hurries. He was honored by being selected a third-team All-American by the Associated Press.

Eleven Huskers Earn All-Big Ten Honors

Eleven Nebraska players were honored by the Big Ten Conference on Dec. 1, being named to 2014 All-Big Ten Conference football teams. Two Huskers earned first-team All-Big Ten accolades, with three others being chosen as second-team honorees, while six players were honorable-mention all-conference choices. Junior defensive end Randy Gregory was a first-team All-Big Ten choice by both the conference coaches and the conference media. The 6-6, 245-pound Gregory had 50 total tackles, including 10 tackles for loss and seven sacks, while adding a team-high 16 quarterback hurries. He also blocked two field goals, broke up three passes and had an interception. This marks the second straight season Gregory has been a first-team All-Big Ten pick, making him Nebraska’s first two-time all-conference honoree on the defensive line since Ndamukong Suh in 2008 and 2009. Gregory was joined on the coaches’ first-team squad by senior wide receiver Kenny Bell. Bell led Nebraska with 717 yards on 40 receptions and his 17.9 yards per catch ranked among the conference leaders. Bell also had a team-high five touchdowns receptions, including two touchdown catches in Nebraska’s overtime victory at Iowa. Bell was an honorable-mention selection by the conference media. This is the third straight year Bell has been honored by the Big Ten. He was a second-team pick as a sophomore in 2012 and earned honorable-mention accolades in 2013. Senior I-back Ameer Abdullah was a second-team All-Big Ten choice by both the coaches and the media. Abdullah ranks among the top 10 nationally in rushing yards, scoring and all-purpose yards. The Doak Walker Award finalist was joined on the second team by Minnesota running back David Cobb, while fellow Doak Walker finalists Melvin Gordon and Tevin Coleman occupied the two first-team spots. Like Bell, Abdullah was honored for the third straight year. Abdullah was a first-team choice on both teams in 2013, after being a second-team All-Big Ten pick by the coaches in 2012. Abdullah was also honored as Nebraska’s Sportsmanship Award Honoree. Joining Abdullah in earning second-team honors were a pair of sophomore defenders. Defensive tackle Maliek Collins was named second team on the coaches’ listing, while safety Nate Gerry was a second-team choice by the media. Collins is tied for the team lead with 12 tackles for loss, including 3.5 sacks. Gerry led the Big Ten in interceptions in conference games with five picks in eight league games. He ranked second overall on the team with 85 tackles, including 47 solo stops and seven tackles for loss. Gerry also forced a pair of fumbles, had a fumble recovery and returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown. Six additional Huskers earned honorable-mention all-conference accolades. Players named to the coaches’ honorablemention list include Gerry, senior linebacker Zaire Anderson, senior guard Jake Cotton, sophomore punter Sam Foltz, junior tackle Alex Lewis and senior cornerback Josh Mitchell. The media honorable-mention list includes Anderson, Bell, Collins, Cotton, Lewis, Mitchell and senior safety Corey Cooper. Cooper was a repeat honorable-mention choice.

All-Big Ten Selections

First Team: Randy Gregory, Jr., DE (Media, Coaches); Kenny Bell, Sr., WR (Coaches) Second Team: Ameer Abdullah, Sr., IB (Media, Coaches); Maliek Collins, Soph., DT (Coaches); Nate Gerry, Soph., S (Media) Honorable Mention: Bell (Media); Collins (Media); Gerry (Coaches); Zaire Anderson, Sr., LB (Media, Coaches); Corey Cooper, Sr., S (Media); Jake Cotton, Sr., G (Media, Coaches); Sam Foltz, Soph., P (Coaches); Alex Lewis, Jr.,OT (Media, Coaches); Josh Mitchell, Sr., CB (Media, Coaches)

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2014 Offense Game-by-Game Rushing Game FAU MSU FSU MIAMI ILLINOIS MICH ST NW RU PUR UW MINN IOWA

Passing Game FAU MSU FSU MIAMI ILLINOIS MICH ST NW RU PUR UW MINN IOWA

Att. 57 33 42 54 70 37 44 41 51 46 38 31

Yds. TD 498 5 195 2 280 2 343 2 458 5 47 2 234 4 292 4 179 4 118 2 174 1 161 0

Passes Yds. 17-35-0 286 16-31-1 242 14-24-0 282 9-13-1 113 10-21-1 166 21-45-2 282 19-30-0 237 14-22-1 163 8-21-2 118 6-18-1 62 12-20-0 223 12-28-2 202

TD 2 2 4 2 1 0 1 2 1 1 1 4

Fifteen Huskers to Play Bowl Game as Graduates

Nebraska’s tradition of success on the gridiron is matched by the success of its student-athletes in the classroom. The 2014 Husker football team is no different. All 13 active members of the 2014 senior class will travel to the Holiday Bowl with their degree in hand. Two other players who will return for the 2015 season are also making the trip as graduates. Five players had earned their degree before the start of the 2014 season. Safety Corey Cooper graduated last May, while guard Jake Cotton, linebacker Zaire Anderson and junior defensive tackle Kevin Williams picked up their degrees in August. Senior long snapper Paul Kelly joined the Nebraska program in the fall semester as a graduate transfer from the University of Miami. Ten seniors finished their degree work during the fall semester and picked up their degree on Dec. 20. Seniors graduating in December included I-back Ameer Abdullah, receiver Kenny Bell, defensive back Joey Felici, defensive back Derek Foster, cornerback Josh Mitchell, guard Mike Moudy, center Mark Pelini, linebacker Trevor Roach, receiver Jamal Turner (will return in 2015) and linebacker Austin Williams.

Long 47 42 62 26 28 11 50 53 29 14 29 53 Long 63 58 70 40 63 43 46 22 24 26 73 35

Sacks 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 2-13 5-25 0-0 0-0 1-7 4-31 4-23 2-5

Nebraska Total Offense Stats Year Total Offense 2001 451.2 2002 373.1 2003 345.0 2004 363.2 2005 320.3 2006 414.6 2007 468.3 2008 450.8 2009 322.8 2010 398.1 2011 379.9 2012 460.8 2013 412.4 2014 446.2

Nebraska Scoring Offense Stats Year Scoring Offense 2001 37.4 2002 27.4 2003 24.8 2004 25.0 2005 24.7 2006 30.6 2007 33.4 2008 35.4 2009 25.1 2010 30.9 2011 29.2 2012 34.8 2013 31.9 2014 37.4

Nebraska Rushing Offense Stats Year Rushing Offense 2001 314.7 2002 268.7 2003 235.6 2004 176.3 2005 96.0 2006 170.5 2007 144.4 2008 169.8 2009 147.1 2010 247.6 2011 217.2 2012 253.4 2013 215.7 2014 248.2

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Huskers Boast 21 Players on Academic All-Big Ten Team

The Big Ten Conference announced its fall Academic All-Big Ten honorees on Dec. 10, including 21 members of the Nebraska football program. The 21 football student-athletes named to the Academic All-Big Ten team, include seven three-time academic all-conference selections and six players who earned the honor for the second time in their Nebraska careers. To be eligible for Academic All-Big Ten selection, student-athletes must be letterwinners who are in at least their second academic year at their institution and carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Nebraska’s honorees were highlighted by sophomore wide receiver Lane Hovey, who earned Academic All-Big Ten honors for the second straight season. Hovey was one of three football student-athletes and 26 overall student-athletes recognized for maintaining a perfect 4.0 grade-point average. An Adel, Iowa, native, Hovey is majoring in business administration and already has a senior academic standing, despite having two seasons of eligibility remaining. The three-time Academic All-Big Ten selections include senior offensive guard Jake Cotton, senior cornerback Josh Mitchell, senior offensive guard Mike Moudy, senior center Mark Pelini, junior offensive tackle Givens Price, junior center Ryne Reeves and senior linebacker Trevor Roach. Joining Hovey as two-time honorees were senior I-back Ameer Abdullah, sophomore tight end Sam Cotton, sophomore receiver Brandon Reilly, junior tight end David Sutton and sophomore receiver Jordan Westerkamp. Eight additional Huskers earned Academic All-Big Ten honors for the first time. The 21 football student-athletes were among a group of 47 Nebraska student-athletes earning Academic All-Big Ten honors in their respective sports.

NU Rushing Attack Once Again Among Nation’s Best

Nebraska’s offense has relied on its rushing attack throughout the 2014 season. The Huskers average 248.2 rushing yards per game to rank fourth in the Big Ten and 16th nationally. The Huskers have rushed for better than 300 yards three times this season, including two games of more than 400 yards. The Huskers exhibited a powerful running game in starting the season with a 5-0 record. Nebraska rolled up 498 rushing yards on Florida Atlantic, 343 yards on 54 attempts against Miami and 458 yards on 70 carries against Illinois. The rushing output against FAU was Nebraska’s best since rushing for 641 yards at Baylor in 2001. 4 Nebraska’s average of 248.2 rushing yards per game puts it on pace for just the third season of 240 yards or more Nebraska 300-Yard Rushing per game on the ground since 2002. Games Since 2010 4 Ameer Abdullah rushed for 208 yards on 22 carries Rk. Game Yards against Illinois with three rushing touchdowns. Fellow I-back 1. vs. Florida Atlantic, 2014 498 Imani Cross had a career-high 109 yards on 22 carries. The 2. vs. Illinois, 2014 458 game marked the 77th time in school history Nebraska has had 3. at Kansas State, 2010 451 385 two or more 100-yard rushers, and the second time in 2014. 4. vs. Idaho State, 2012 383 Abdullah (232) and Terrell Newby (107) accomplished the feat 5. at Washington, 2010 6. vs. Wyoming, 2013 375 against Florida Atlantic in the season opener. 360 4 The 300+ rushing efforts against FAU, Miami and Illinois 7. vs. Idaho, 2010 8. vs. Arkansas State, 2012 347 gave Nebraska 16 games of more than 300 rushing yards in 9. at Minnesota, 2011 346 the past five seasons. The Huskers are a perfect 16-0 in those 10. vs. Miami, 2014 343 games. 11. vs. South Dakota State, 2013 335 4 Nebraska has reached at least 200 rushing yards in 23 vs. Illinois, 2013 335 333 games since the start of the 2012 season, including six times 13. at Wyoming, 2011 328 in 2014. NU is 11-0 since the start of the 2013 season when 14. vs. Missouri, 2010 15. at Michigan State, 2012 313 rushing for 200 or more yards. 16. vs. Washington, 2011 309 4 Including the 2014 season, Nebraska has averaged better than 200 rushing yards per game for five straight seasons, and has ranked in the top 20 nationally each year from 2010 to 2014. NU led the Big Ten in rushing in 2012, and topped the Big 12 in rushing offense in 2010. 4 NU’s 458 rushing yards against Illinois were its most in four years in Big Ten play, and its most against a conference foe since rushing for 641 yards at Baylor in 2001. 4 Ameer Abdullah has surpassed 1,000 yards for the third straight season with 1,523 yards, giving Nebraska a 1,000-yard rusher for each of the past six seasons. That is the longest stretch for NU since the Huskers had at least one 1,000-yard rusher for seven straight seasons from 1979 to 1985.

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Abdullah Game-by-Game in 2014

Game Att. Yards Avg. TD FAU 21 232 11.0 1 MSU 17 54 3.2 1 FSU 19 110 5.8 1 MIAMI 35 229 6.5 2 ILLINOIS 22 208 9.5 3 MSU 24 45 1.9 2 NW 23 146 6.3 4 RU 19 225 11.8 3 PUR 6 1 0.2 0 UW 18 69 3.8 0 MINN 20 98 4.9 1 IOWA 13 106 8.2 0 Totals 237 1,523 6.4 18

Long 47 19 57 26 28 9 50 53 3 13 29 53 57

Abdullah 100-yard Rushing Games 2012 16 carries, 119 yards, 2 TD at UCLA 30 carries, 167 yards, 2 TD vs. Arkansas State 19 carries, 101 yards at Northwestern 24 carries, 101 yards, TD vs. Michigan 22 carries, 110 yards at Michigan State 31 carries, 116 yards vs. Penn State 2013 19 carries, 114 yards vs. Wyoming 17 carries, 114 yards, 2 TD vs. Southern Miss 15 carries, 139 yards, TD vs. South Dakota State 20 carries, 225 yards, 2 TD vs. Illinois 20 carries, 126 yards, TD at Purdue 19 carries, 165 yards at Minnesota 24 carries, 127 yards vs. Northwestern 27 carries, 105 yards at Michigan 22 carries, 123 yards vs. Michigan State 25 carries, 147 yards at Penn State 27 carries, 122 yards, TD vs. Georgia (Gator Bowl) 2014 21 carries, 232 yards, TD vs. Florida Atlantic 19 carries, 110 yards, TD at Fresno State 35 carries, 229 yards, 2 TD vs. Miami 22 carries, 208 yards, 3 TD vs. Illinois 23 carries, 146 yards, 4 TD at Northwestern 19 carries, 225 yards, 3 TD vs. Rutgers 13 carries, 106 yards at Iowa

Huskers With Consecutive 1,000-Yard Rushing Seasons

Three Ameer Abdullah, 1,137 yards in 2012; 1,690 in 2013; 1,523 yards in 2014 Two Roy Helu Jr., 1,147 yards in 2009; 1,245 in 2010 Calvin Jones, 1,210 yards in 1992; 1,043 in 1993 Derek Brown, 1,313 yards in 1991; 1,011 in 1992 Ken Clark, 1,497 yards in 1988; 1,196 in 1989 Doug DuBose, 1,040 yards in 1984; 1,161 in 1985 Mike Rozier, 1,689 yards in 1982; 2,148 in 1983 Jarvis Redwine, 1,042 yards in 1979; 1,119 in 1980 Also two 1,000-yard rushing seasons (non-consecutive) Ahman Green, 1,086 yards in 1995; 1,877 in 1997;

Top FBS All-Purpose Games in 2014

Rank Player, School Opp. Yards 1. Samaje Perine, Oklahoma Kansas 446 2. Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin Nebraska 408 3. Brian Hill, Wyoming Fresno St. 387 4. Leon Allen, Western Kentucky Army 357 5. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska Rutgers 341 6. Kaelin Clay, Utah Oregon 331 7. Reggie Whatley, Middle Tenn. FAU 321 Tyler Lockett, Kansas State WVU 321 9. Janarion Grant, Rutgers Maryland 317 10. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska miami 313

Huskers Posting Prolific Offensive Numbers in 2014

Nebraska’s offensive output against Florida Atlantic sent media and statisticians thumbing through the record books. Nebraska’s 784 total offensive yards ranked as the fifth-highest total in school history and the most by a Husker team since 787 yards in the 1991 season opener against Utah State. Despite ranking fifth on the NU all-time total offense list, Nebraska’s 784-yard output ranked as the most total offensive yards by a Big Ten team in modern conference history, bettering the previous record of 763 yards by Purdue against Indiana in 2004. For the season, Nebraska is averaging 446.3 yards of total offense to rank fourth in the Big Ten and 33rd nationally. 4 Nebraska’s two-game offensive output vs. FAU and McNeese State ranked in the top 20 in successive games in school history and is the most for the Huskers since gaining 1,312 combined yards in the final two games of 2007 vs. Kansas State and Colorado. 4 The 784 yards of total offense against Florida Atlantic were the second-most in a season opener against an FBS opponent over the past seven years. Only Arizona’s output against UNLV in the season opener this year topped the Huskers’ offensive explosion. The 784 yards were the fifth-most in any game in the FBS ranks this season. 4Nebraska put 624 yards of total offense on the board against Illinois in its Big Ten opener. The yardage total was Nebraska’s largest in a Big Ten Conference game and its most against a conference opponent since 2007. 4 Nebraska ranks third in the Big Ten and 13th nationally in scoring at 37.4 points per game. Nebraska has scored at least 30 points nine times in 12 games. Nebraska last averaged better than 35 points per game in 2008. 4 The Husker passing game complements the powerful rushing attack. The Huskers are averaging 15.04 yards per completion to rank first in the Big Ten and fourth in the country.

Abdullah Putting Together Award-Winning Senior Season

Senior I-back Ameer Abdullah showed throughout the 2014 season why he will be regarded as one of the top players ever to wear a Nebraska uniform. Abdullah will leave Nebraska with his numerous honors and awards, and his name prominently displayed in the Nebraska record book. Abdullah was one of three finalists for the Doak Walker Award, earned second-team All-America honors and was an All-Big Ten pick for the third straight season. A knee injury sidelined Abdullah for the final three quarters against Purdue, and slowed him for the final three games of the regular season. The injury setback was the only thing that has slowed Abdullah in 2014. Entering the Holiday Bowl Abdullah ranks among the nation’s leaders in rushing yards (1,523), all-purpose yards (2,003), touchdowns (21) and points scored (126). Abdullah earned his first of four Big Ten Player-of-the-Week honor after rushing for 232 yards on 21 carries against Florida Atlantic. He produced a signature moment against McNeese State with a highlight-reel 58-yard catch and run for a touchdown in the final 20 seconds that gave Nebraska a 31-24 victory. Abdullah finished the day with 184 all-purpose yards, including a career-high 96 receiving yards on three receptions. In a 41-31 victory over Miami, Abdullah totaled a then-career-high 313 all-purpose yards. On the ground, he had a career-high 35 carries for 229 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching a three-yard touchdown pass. Abdullah backed up that effort with his third 200-yard rushing day of the season against Illinois, rushing 22 times for 208 yards and three rushing touchdowns. Abdullah rushed for 127 yards in the first quarter and 196 yards before halftime and carried just twice in the second half. He posted his fifth 100-yard rushing game with 146 yards on 23 carries at Northwestern. Abdullah also had a career-high four touchdowns against the Wildcats. Abdullah had a school-record performance with 341 all-purpose yards in a 42-24 win over Rutgers. Abdullah rushed 19 times for 225 yards, including runs of 53, 49 and 48 yards. He also scored three rushing touchdowns, marking his fifth straight game with multiple touchdown runs to tie a school record. Abdullah added 90 yards on two kickoff returns and 26 yards receiving. His 341 all-purpose yards bettered the previous school record of 321 yards by Roy Helu Jr. against Missouri in 2010. Abdullah was the only player in the nation with a pair of 300-yard all-purpose games in 2014, owning two of 12 such games nationally this season. The 225 rushing yards against Rutgers marked his fourth 200-yard rushing game of the season, all at Memorial Stadium. Abdullah’s four 200-yard rushing games ties Mike Rozier’s single-season record. Abdullah has five career 200-yard rushing games, trailing only Rozier’s seven 200-yard games in his Husker career. Abdullah ranks third in the FBS ranks third in career rushing yards and is first in all-purpose yards. In 2014, Abdullah ranks fourth in the Big Ten and 13th nationally in rushing at 126.9 yards per game. Abdullah ranks fifth in the nation with 166.9 all-purpose yards per game.

Abdullah Leaves Name Throughout Husker Record Book

The record-setting 2014 season has cemented Abdullah’s permanent place in the Nebraska record book. 4 Abdullah surpassed 4,000 career rushing yards in the win over Northwestern, joining Mike Rozier as the only players in school history with 4,000 rushing yards. Abdullah has 4,500 career rushing yards, second only to Rozier’s 4,780 career yards. 4 Abdullah has topped 1,000 yards rushing for the third straight season, becoming the first player in Husker history with three 1,000-yard seasons. 4 Abdullah surpassed 1,000 yards in the seventh game of the season, making him just the fifth player in school history to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards through seven games and the first to do so since Lawrence Phillips in 1994. 4 Abdullah’s 1,690 yards in 2013 were fourth on the NU single-season rushing list, and the most by a Husker since 1997. His 1,523 yards this season are sixth on the Nebraska single-season rushing list and are the second-most rushing yards for a senior in Nebraska history. Abdullah has joined Rozier as the only Huskers with a pair of 1,500yard rushing seasons.

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Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Player, Years Mike Rozier, 1981-83 Ameer Abdullah, 2011-present Ahman Green, 1995-97 Eric Crouch, 1998-2001 Roy Helu Jr., 2007-10

NU Season Rushing Yards Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. -20.

Player, Year Mike Rozier, 1983 Ahman Green, 1997 Lawrence Phillips, 1994 Ameer Abdullah, 2013 Mike Rozier, 1982 Ameer Abdullah, 2014 Ken Clark, 1988 Jammal Lord, 2002 Rex Burkhead, 2011 Bobby Reynolds, 1950

Yards 2,148 1,877 1,722 1,690 1,689 1,523 1,497 1,412 1,342 1,342

Ameer Abdullah, 2012

1,137

NU Season All-Purpose Yards

Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Yards 4,780 4,500 3,880 3,434 3,404

Player, Year Mike Rozier, 1983 Johnny Rodgers, 1972 Ameer Abdullah, 2014 Ameer Abdullah, 2013 Johnny Rodgers, 1971 Ahman Green, 1997 Lawrence Phillips, 1994 Ameer Abdullah, 2012 Mike Rozier, 1982 Marlon Lucky, 2007

Yards 2,486 2,011 2,003 1,999 1,983 1,982 1,894 1,884 1,790 1,743

NU 100-yard Rushing Games in 2014

Ameer Abdullah–21 carries, 232 yards, TD vs. FAU Terrell Newby–16 carries, 107 yards, 2 TD vs. FAU Tommy Armstrong Jr.–11 carries, 131 yards, TD vs. McNeese St. Ameer Abdullah–19 carries, 100 yards, TD at Fresno State Ameer Abdullah–35 carries, 229 yards, 2 TD vs. Miami Ameer Abdullah–22 carries, 208 yards, 3 TD vs. Illinois Imani Cross–22 carries, 109 yards, TD vs. Illinois Ameer Abdullah–23 carries, 146 yards, 4 TD at Northwestern Ameer Abdullah–19 carries, 225 yards, 3 TD vs. Rutgers Ameer Abdullah–13 carries, 106 yards at Iowa

Huskers from California

Six Husker football players will return to their home state for the Holiday Bowl matchup against USC. The six California natives are the fifth-most from any state on the 2014 Nebraska roster. Nebraska players returning home for the Holiday Bowl include wide receiver Christian Bailey (San Clemente), linebacker Garrett McKay (Anaheim Hills), cornerback Josh Mitchell (Corona), running back Terrell Newby (Los Angeles), quarterback Johnny Stanton (Rancho Santa Margarita) and offensive lineman Corey Whitaker (Murrieta).

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4 Abdullah rushed for 100 or more yards in 11 games in 2013, and cracked the century mark seven times in 2014. His 11 100-yard games in 2013 tied the school record, also held by Rozier, Green and Lawrence Phillips. Abdullah rushed for 100 yards in eight straight games in 2013, tying the fourth-longest streak in school history. 4 Abdullah has a nation-leading 24 career 100-yard rushing efforts, putting him second on the Nebraska career list. He trails only Rozier (26) on the NU career list. 4 In addition to his running skills, Abdullah is a receiving threat. He has 67 career receptions, including 16 in 2014. His 96 receiving yards against McNeese State were a career high and the most by a Husker running back since 2007. 4 Abdullah now owns the No. 1 and No. 3 games on the Husker all-purpose yardage list. He tops the career all- FBS Active Career Leaders purpose yardage list with 6,913 yards, shattering Johnny All-Purpose Yards Rodgers’ previous record of 5,586 career all-purpose Rk. Player, School Yards yards. Abdullah’s 2003 all-purpose yards are third on 1. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska 6,913 the NU season list, just eight yards from second place. 2. Tyler Lockett, Kansas State 6,337 Abdullah’s 1,999 all-purpose yards in 2013 were No. 3 on 3. Jamison Crowder, Duke 5,402 the NU season list. 4 He is averaging 166.9 all-purpose yards per game to Rushing Yards Yards rank fifth in the nation. With his 6,913 career all-purpose Rk. Player, School Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin 4,664 yards, Abdullah has nearly 600 more all-purpose yards 1. 2. Jahwan Edwards, Ball State 4,558 than any other active FBS player. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska 4,500 4 Abdullah is No. 2 on the Big Ten career all-purpose 3. yards list, trailing only Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne 100-Yard Rushing Games who had 7,429 career all-purpose yards. Rk. Player, School 100-Yard Games 4 Abdullah needs 83 all-purpose yards in the Holiday 1. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska 24 Bowl to finish with more than 7,000 career all-purpose 2. Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin 21 19 yards. He would be just the second Big Ten player and 3. Jahwan Edwards, Ball State only the 11th player in NCAA FBS history to total 7,000 NU Career 100-Yard Games career all-purpose yards. Rk. Player, Years 100-Yd Games 4 Abdullah has become only the second player in 1. Mike Rozier, 1981-83 26 NCAA history with 4,000 career rushing yards and 1,000 2. Ameer Abdullah, 2011-present 24 career kickoff return yards, joining Western Kentucky’s 3. Ahman Green, 1995-97 20 Bobby Rainey. 4. Eric Crouch, 1998-2001 17 4 Abdullah has 786 carries in his four-year Nebraska career, establishing a Nebraska career record, surpassing Big Ten Career All-Purpose Yards Rk. Player, School, Years Yards the previous mark of 668 carries by Mike Rozier. Ron Dayne, Wisconsin, 1996-99 7,429 4 Abdullah’s 5,129 career yards from scrimmage are 1. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska, 2011 6,913 a Nebraska school record, surpassing Rozier’s previous 2. 3. Archie Griffin, Ohio State, 1972-75 6,559 mark of 4,996 yards.

Ameer Piles Up Touchdowns in 2014

4. 5.

Anthony Thompson, Indiana, 1986-89 Dorien Bryant, Purdue, 2004-07

6,466 6,219

Powered by consecutive scoring explosions against NU Career All-Purpose Yards Northwestern and Rutgers, Abdullah put his name high on Rk. Player, Years Yards 1. Ameer Abdullah, 2011-present 6,913 the NU scoring and touchdowns lists in 2014. Johnny Rodgers, 1970-72 5,586 Abdullah ran for touchdowns of 53, 48 and 23 yards 2. Mike Rozier, 1981-83 5,445 against Rutgers as part of a record-setting 341 all-purpose 3. yards in a 42-24 victory. A week earlier, Abdullah produced a career-high four rushing touchdowns against Northwestern, NU Season Touchdowns Rk. Player, Year TD marking the first time a Husker had scored four touchdowns 1. Mike Rozier, 1983 29 in a game since 2010. 2. Ahman Green, 1997 22 Abdullah has 18 rushing touchdowns this season, Bobby Reynolds, 1950 22 including five consecutive games with multiple rushing 4. Ameer Abdullah, 2014 21 touchdowns from the Miami game through the Rutgers 5. Eric Crouch, 2000 19 contest. He has added three receiving touchdowns, giving Scott Frost, 1997 19 him 21 total touchdowns on the year. Abdullah’s average Eric Crouch, 2001 19 of 10.5 points per game is second in the Big Ten and eighth NU Career Touchdowns nationally. TD The touchdown barrage has allowed Abdullah to surge Rk. Player, Years 1. Eric Crouch, 1998-2001 61 up the NU career and season touchdown lists. Mike Rozier, 1981-83 52 4 Abdullah has scored 47 total touchdowns in his 2. Ameer Abdullah, 2011-present 47 career, good for third in school history. Abdullah has 3. reached the end zone four different ways. He has 38 career rushing touchdowns, including 18 in 2014, seven receiving touchdowns, as well as a punt return touchdown and a touchdown on a kickoff return. 4 Abdullah’s 38 career rushing touchdowns are fifth in school history. 4 Abdullah’s 21 total touchdowns this season are fourth on the NU single-season list. He is just one touchdown from tying the No. 2 spot on the list. 4 Abdullah’s streak of five straight games with multiple rushing touchdowns tied a school record, matching Rozier’s five-game streak in his Heisman winning season of 1983. 4 Abdullah has racked up 126 points this season on his 21 touchdowns. The 126 points are fourth on the NU single-season scoring list.

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Nebraska Football Facts Team

Season of Football...................................................125th National Championships............................................... 5 Back-to-Back National Championship Seasons.............. 2 Undefeated Seasons..................................................... 11 Perfect Seasons.............................................................. 9 Total Conference Championships................................ 43 All-Time Games Played............................................ 1,274 All-Time Record................................... 874-360-40 (.702) National Ranking in All-Time Wins..............................4th All-Time Bowl Appearances.......................................... 51 National Ranking in Bowl Appearances.......................3rd All-Time Bowl Record.............................................. 25-25 Home Games Played.................................................. 691 Home Games Record........................... 528-143-20 (.779) Memorial Stadium Games Played.............................. 536 Memorial Stadium Record.................. 403-120-13 (.764) Consecutive Home Winning Seasons........................... 46 Consecutive Home Sellouts........................................ 340 Record in Sellout Streak........................................ 293-47 vs. Ranked Teams............................................... 43-26 All-Time Record in August......................... 13-0-0 (1.000) All-Time Record in September................ 168-39-6 (.803) All-Time Record in October................. 356-135-19 (.717) All-Time Record in November............. 301-153-15 (.658) All-Time Record in December.................... 21-12-0 (.636) All-Time Record in January........................ 14-21-0 (.400) All-Time Record in February........................ 1-0-0 (1.000) Since 1962........................................................508-137-5 Away.........................................................346-213-20 Road (on campus).................................303-169-17 Neutral Sites...............................................42-45-3 vs. Big Ten Teams..............................................103-79-10 In Big Ten Action (beginning 2011).................... 22-11 Home............................................................... 12-4 Away................................................................ 10-6 Neutral............................................................... 0-1 When Scoring 35+ Points........................................ 356-5 When Allowing 10 or Less Points.........................248-7-1 In Overtime................................................................. 8-1 At Night................................................................88-36-3 vs. Ranked Teams... All-Time............................................................102-123-3 Home..............................................................47-38-0 Away...............................................................32-64-3 Neutral............................................................23-21-0 as No. 1 Team....................................................46-7-1

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College Football Hall of Fame Players.......................... 15 College Football Hall of Fame Coaches.......................... 6 First-Team All-Americans........................................... 110 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans*.............................. 107 NCAA Top Ten Award Winners*..................................... 9 Heisman Trophy Winners............................................... 3 Walter Camp Award Winners......................................... 3 Maxwell Trophy Winners............................................... 1 Outland Trophy Winners*.............................................. 9 Lombardi Trophy Winners.............................................. 5 Butkus Award Winners................................................... 1 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Winners................... 1 Davey O’Brien Award Winners....................................... 1 Rimington Award Winners............................................. 1 Bednarik Award Winners............................................... 1 Nagurski Trophy Winners............................................... 1 Retired Jerseys............................................................. 17 Retired Numbers............................................................ 2 All-Conference Selections.......................................... 514 *Total leads the nation

NU Streaks...The Huskers have... 4 won 100 straight when rushing for 400 yards 4 scored in 240 consecutive games 4 scored in 304 straight home games 4 shut out opponents 105 times

Abdullah and Bell Permanently Linked in Nebraska Record Books

Seniors Ameer Abdullah and Kenny Bell have been linked throughout their Nebraska careers as leaders and playmakers for the Husker offense. Fittingly, the senior captains have twice hit signifcant milestones on the same day in 2014. In the season opener against Florida Atlantic, the duo eclipsed milestone yardage marks. 4 Abdullah cracked the 5,000-yard mark in career all-purpose yardage with a 241-yard effort. He has continued to pile up all-purpose yards throughout the season and now has a school-record 6,913 career all-purpose yards. 4 Abdullah also surpassed 3,000 career rushing yards against FAU. Abdullah then surpassed 4,000 career rushing yards at Northwestern. Abdullah’s 4,500 career yards are second in school history and leave him 280 yards shy of Mike Rozier’s school record of 4,780 career rushing yards. 4 Bell recorded his fourth career 100-yard receiving game with four catches for 116 yards vs. FAU, and surpassed 2,000 career receiving yards. He added his fifth 100-yard game with five catches for 105 yards against Illinois, including a 63-yard TD reception. Bell has increased his career total to 2,618 receiving yards, surpassing Johnny Rodgers’ previous record of 2,479 career receiving yards. In a 42-24 win over Rutgers on Oct. 25, Abdullah and Bell once again shared a day of re-writing the record book. Abdullah amassed a school-record 341 all-purpose yards, including 225 rushing yards. Bell had six receptions against the Scarlet Knights, moving him past Nate Swift to the top of the NU career receptions list. Bell’s total now sits at 174 career receptions.

Bell Moves to Top of Nebraska Career Receiving Lists

Receiver Kenny Bell has been a regular in the starting lineup the past four seasons and has produced recordsetting statistical numbers. With 40 receptions this season, Bell has increased his career NU Career Receptions receptions total to 174, surpassing Nate Swift’s previous record Rk. Player, Years Catches of 166 receptions between 2005 and 2008. 1. Kenny Bell, 2011-present 174 After setting the receptions record against Rutgers, Bell 2. Nate Swift, 2005-08 166 moved to the top of another career chart with a 12-yard first 3. Johnny Rodgers, 1970-72 143 quarter touchdown reception at Wisconsin on Nov. 15. Bell now has 2,618 career receiving yards, surpassing Johnny Rodgers’ NU Career Receiving Yards Rk. Player, Years Yards previous school record of 2,479 career receiving yards. 1. Kenny Bell, 2011-present 2,618 Bell’s play as a senior earned him first-team All-Big Ten honors 2. Johnny Rodgers, 1970-72 2,479 from the conference coaches, while he was an honorable3. Nate Swift, 2005-08 2,476 mention choice by the media. Bell has a pair of 100-yard receiving games this season (Florida NU Career TD Receptions TD Atlantic, Illinois) and five in his career. The five 100-yard receiving Rk. Player, Years 1. Johnny Rodgers, 1970-72 25 games are the fourth-most in school history. Nate Swift, 2005-08 22 In addition to his 100-yard receiving games, Bell had five 2. Kenny Bell, 2011-present 20 catches for 84 yards against Fresno State. Against Miami, Bell 3. helped set the tone for the Nebraska offense, hauling in a 40yard TD reception in the first quarter to tie the game at 7-7. He finished the night with four receptions for 70 yards. Bell added five catches for 89 yards at Northwestern. He had a season-long 73-yard reception against Minnesota before leaving with an injury. Bell closed out the regular season with a clutch performance at Iowa to help Nebraska rally for victory. His 32-yard TD catch in the fourth quarter cut the Hawkeye lead to 24-21. In overtime, he had two key receptions. He kept NU’s winning drive alive with a third-down reception, then one play later caught a nine-yard TD pass to lift NU to victory. 4 Bell has led Nebraska in receptions for each season from 2011 to 2013, becoming the first player to do so since Matt Davison from 1998 to 2000. In 2014, Bell could become the first player in school history to lead the team in receptions for four straight seasons. Bell’s 40 receptions are one behind team leader Jordan Westerkamp’s 41 touchdown catches. 4 With his 40 receptions this season, Bell is the first player in school history with four 30-catch seasons. He had more than 50 catches in both 2012 and 2013. Bell has also become the first Husker with four seasons with more than 400 receiving yards, including a team-high 717 yards in 2014. 4 Bell has 20 career TD catches to rank third in school history, and he has a knack for the big play. Before his 12-yard TD catch at Wisconsin, each of his previous 15 touchdown receptions dating back to 2011 covered at least 20 yards. Bell has a team-high five touchdown catches in 2014. Bell has nine receptions of 20 yards or more in 2014, and is averaging 17.9 yards per catch to rank fourth in the Big Ten and 31st nationally. 4 Bell has caught a pass in each of the past 27 games, the third-longest streak in school history. Bell surpassed his previous streak of 23 straight games with a catch that ended at Iowa in 2012. Bell has at least one reception in 50 of the past 51 games. 4 Bell had a standout sophomore season in 2012 with 863 receiving yards, the fourth-highest single-season total in NU history and the most by a Husker sophomore. His 717 yards this season are 10th on the NU singleseason list. 4 Bell reached the 1,000-yard career receiving mark in 20 games, the second-fewest games for a Husker to reach that mark in school history. Only Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers reached 1,000 career receiving yards in fewer games. Bell hit 2,000 career yards in his 41st career game. 4 Bell’s impact on the program is also reflected in his 48 career starts. Bell has the most starts in school history by an offensive player and the second-most for any position player, trailing only cornerback Ralph Brown’s 52 career starts from 1996 to 1999. Bell is only the fifth position player in NU history with 40 career starts.

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holiday bowl notes NU Season Receptions Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. ---

Player, Year Marlon Lucky, 2007 Nate Swift, 2008 Todd Peterson, 2008 Maurice Purify, 2007 Johnny Rodgers, 1972 Johnny Rodgers, 1971 Kenny Bell, 2013 Quincy Enunwa, 2013 Kenny Bell, 2012 Nate Swift, 2005 Jordan Westerkamp, 2014 Kenny Bell, 2014

Catches 75 63 62 57 55 53 52 51 50 45 41 40

NU Season Receiving Yards Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player, Year Johnny Rodgers, 1972 Nate Swift, 2008 Johnny Rodgers, 1971 Kenny Bell, 2012 Maurice Purify, 2007 Niles Paul, 2009 Todd Peterson, 2008 Irving Fryar, 1983 Quincy Enunwa, 2013 Kenny Bell, 2014

Yards 942 941 872 863 814 796 786 780 753 717

Armstrong Game-by-Game in 2014

Rushing Passing Game Att. Yards TD Lg C-A-I Yds. TD Lg FAU 7 62 1 17 15-29-0 271 2 63 MSU 11 131 1 42 16-31-1 242 2 58 FSU 9 65 0 27 12-21-0 260 3 70 MIAMI 13 96 0 17 9-13-1 113 2 40 ILLINOIS 10 66 0 25 10-21-1 166 1 63 MICH ST 11 7 0 11 20-43-2 273 0 43 NW 10 55 0 17 18-29-0 221 0 46 RU 6 19 1 16 14-22-1 163 2 22 PUR 13 70 1 29 8-21-2 118 1 24 UW 20 17 1 10 6-18-1 62 1 26 MINN 12 45 0 19 12-20-0 223 1 73 IOWA 11 31 0 14 12-27-2 202 4 35 Totals 133 664 5 42 152-294-11 2314 19 73

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Rk. 1. -7. 8. 9. 10.

Player, Years Taylor Martinez, 2010-13

Yards 7,258

Tommie Frazier, 1992-95 Turner Gill, 1980-83 Tommy Armstrong, Jr., 2013-present Vince Ferragamo, 1975-76

3,521 3,317 3,280 3,224

NU Season Passing Yards Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 6. 8. 9. 10.

Player, Year Joe Ganz, 2008 Zac Taylor, 2006 Taylor Martinez, 2012 Zac Taylor, 2005 Sam Keller, 2007 Tommy Armstrong Jr., 2014 Zac Lee, 2009 Taylor Martinez, 2011 Dave Humm, 1972 Vince Ferragamo, 1976

NU Season Total Offense

Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player, Year Taylor Martinez, 2012 Joe Ganz, 2008 Zac Taylor, 2006 Tommy Armstrong Jr., 2014 Taylor Martinez, 2011 Jammal Lord, 2002 Eric Crouch, 2001 Zac Taylor, 2005 Taylor Martinez, 2010 Sam Keller, 2007

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Yards 3,568 3,197 2,871 2,653 2,422 2,314 2,143 2,089 2,074 2,071 Yards 3,890 3,826 3,165 2,978 2,963 2,774 2,625 2,612 2,596 2,344

Armstrong Continuing Winning Ways in 2014

Nebraska sophomore quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. has shown the ability to hurt opposing defenses with both his arm and legs in 2014. Armstrong opened the year with three straight 300-yard total offense efforts, rolling up 333 yards against Florida Atlantic, 373 yards against McNeese State and 325 yards at Fresno State. 4 Armstrong became the first Nebraska quarterback since Joe Ganz in 2008 to account for 300 yards of total offense in three straight games. 4 Armstrong’s average of 248.2 total offensive yards per game ranks second in the Big Ten. 4 Armstrong ranks third nationally in yards per completion and his average yards per carry is among the best in the country for a quarterback. 4 Armstrong has recorded 2,978 yards of total offense in 2014 to rank fourth on the NU single-season list. Armstrong has set a single-season total offense record by a sophomore and needs just 22 yards in the Holiday Bowl to post just the fourth 3,000-yard total offense season in school history. Armstrong was just the third Nebraska player to reach 2,000 yards of total offense in seven games, joining Joe Ganz (2,081 yards, 2008) and Taylor Martinez (2,018 yards, 2012). 4 Armstrong opened the year with the top three passing yardage games of his career. He had 271 yards against Florida Atlantic, followed by a 242-yard effort against McNeese State, and the 260 yards and a career-high three touchdowns at Fresno State. Armstrong bettered his career-high at Michigan State with 273 passing yards. He closed the year with 202 yards passing at Iowa and a career-high four touchdowns to rally NU from a 17-point deficit for a victory. 4 Armstrong has increased his career passing yardage total to 3,280 yards and ranks ninth in NU history in career passing yards. His 2,314 passing yards in 2014 ranks sixth on the single-season passing list. 4 Armstrong has been strong in the running game. He rushed 11 times for a career-high 131 yards against McNeese State, the first 100-yard effort by a Husker quarterback since Taylor Martinez in the 2012 Big Ten Championship Game. Armstrong rushed 13 times for 96 yards against Miami. Armstrong is averaging 55.3 rushing yards per game and a solid 5.0 yards per attempt. Against McNeese State, he had the three longest runs of his career, including a career-long 42-yard rush. 4 Armstrong was pushed into actoin at mid-season in 2013, and the Cibolo, Texas native has a 16-4 record as a starter.

Blackshirts Look to Finish Strong Against USC

The Nebraska defense was solid through the first half of the 2014 season, helping Nebraska to a 5-1 record. The Huskers began the second half of the year with a dominant second-half effort at Northwestern, keying NU’s 38-17 victory. After halftime, Northwestern managed just 28 total yards and three first downs. Nebraska came back with a solid efforts against Rutgers and Purdue. NU held the Scarlet Knights to just seven points before halftime. In the second quarter, Rutgers rushed for minus-2 yards and had just 25 yards of total offense. Purdue converted just 2-of-16 third downs and completed only 18-of-46 pass attempts. The Huskers head into the Holiday Bowl allowing an average of are allowing an average of 372.8 yards per game, while opponents are scoring 24.8 points per contest. 4The Blackshirts have excelled against the pass, allowing opponents to complete just 47.5 percent of their passes, the best mark in the nation, just ahead of Wisconsin and Virginia Tech. Nebraska held seven of eight Big Ten opponents to 50 percent or less passing. Just three opponents completed better than 50 percent of their passes in 2014. 4The matchup with USC will feature strength vs. strength. While Nebraska leads the nation in opponent pass completion percentage, USC is first nationally by completing 70.1 percent of its pass attempts. 4Nebraska ranks second in the Big Ten and third nationally in pass efficiency defense. USC is fourth in the nation in passing efficiency on offense. 4Nebraska is once again one of the nation’s stingiest third-down defenses. Opponents have converted just 30.7 percent (55-179) of their third-down attempts against the NU defense, a rate that ranks ninth nationally. In eight Big Ten games, opponents converted just 31.6 percent of their third downs (36-114).

No Passing Zone

Nebraska’s pass defense is once again among the nation’s top units in 2014, helping the Nebraska defense rank among the best in the country in recent years. When combining defensive numbers since the start of the 2009 season, Nebraska ranks second nationally in pass efficiency defense, trailing only Alabama. When looking at passing yards allowed per game, the Huskers are third behind only Alabama and Florida. 4The 2014 Blackshirts have shown the same knack for making life difficult for opposing passers. Opposing quarterbacks have completed only 191-of-402 passes, for a 47.5 percent completion rate, the best mark in the nation. Opposing quarterbacks have thrown for 12 touchdowns, while being intercepted by the Blackshirts 12 times. In eight Big Ten Conference games, opposing passers completed only 44.9 percent of their pass attempts. 4Nebraska led the league in opponent pass completion percentage in conference games in 2013. 4Nebraska led the nation in opponent pass completion percentage in 2012, and was also first in the nation in pass efficiency defense in 2009.

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2014 Game-by-Game Rushing Defense Game FAU MSU FSU MIAMI ILLINOIS MICH ST NW RU PUR UW MINN IOWA

Att. 30 45 28 23 24 44 34 38 32 53 53 50

Yds. TD 105 0 178 2 105 1 76 1 78 1 188 2 117 2 143 2 124 1 581 7 281 4 142 0

Passing Defense Game FAU MSU FSU MIAMI ILLINOIS MICH ST NW RU PUR UW MINN IOWA

Passes Yds. 11-30-0 95 12-26-1 160 30-59-0 241 28-42-2 359 17-38-3 261 11-29-1 234 18-39-1 173 12-26-1 205 18-46-2 216 7-11-0 46 8-18-0 135 19-38-1 230

Sacks/TFL Game FAU MSU FSU MIAMI ILLINOIS MICH ST NW RU PUR UW MINN IOWA

Sacks 1 1 4 2 4 0 4 2 3 1 2 4

Gregory Among Nation’s Most Disruptive Defenders

TD 1 0 1 3 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 2

Long 14 26 66 19 41 32 27 46 25 68 26 15 Long 20 40 29 32 58 55 23 71 30 13 38 37

Sacks 1-9 1-2 4-29 2-25 4-28 0-0 4-37 2-19 3-23 1-5 2-22 4-27

Yds. TFL Yards 9 6 19 2 5 10 29 11 48 25 6 33 28 9 38 0 6 17 37 5 39 19 5 22 23 5 33 5 3 7 22 4 25 27 10 34

Gerry Leading Ball-Hawking Secondary

Turnover Margin Game FAU MSU FSU MIAMI ILLINOIS MICH ST NW RU PUR UW MINN IOWA

Turnovers Takeaways Fumb. INT Total Fumb. INT Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 2 3 1 1 2 0 3 3 2 2 4 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 1 2 3 0 2 2 4 1 5 4 0 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 3 1 4

Penalties Game FAU MSU FSU MIAMI ILLINOIS MICH ST NW RU PUR UW MINN IOWA

NU Opponent Pen. Yds. Pen. Yds. 6 60 3 22 5 40 6 44 6 61 5 55 7 69 9 82 8 70 7 53 6 48 9 94 8 83 7 50 5 35 4 26 3 30 5 51 7 55 6 55 3 25 1 15 5 49 3 21

Nebraska defensive end Randy Gregory has been one of the Big Ten’s dominant defenders the past two seasons. Gregory burst onto the scene in 2013 after joining the Husker progam just before the start of fall camp. By season’s end he ws one of the nation’s top overall defender and earned first-team All-Big Ten honors. In 2014, Gregory was once again a disruptive force for the Blackshirts. Gregory earned first-team All-Big Ten honors for the second straight year, joining Ndamukong Suh, Jared Crick, Prince Amukamara and Lavonte David as recent two-time first-team all-conference performers. In additon to All-Big Ten honors, Gregory was a third-team Associated Press All-American this fall, and one of 20 semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award. The 6-6, 245-pound Gregory missed two games because of injury and saw limited action in two others. Despite the injury, he finished the season with 50 tackles, including a team-high seven sacks, 10 tackles for loss and 16 quarterback hurries. The Big Ten leader in sacks in 2013, Gregory has a team-high 7.0 sacks for 67 yards, and ranks fourth in the Big Ten with 0.70 sacks per game. Gregory was at his best against Miami, with two sacks for 25 yards in losses, forced a fumble, had two hurries and made seven total tackles. His play earned him the Lott Trophy IMPACT Player-of-the-Week award. Gregory continued his dominance a week later against Illinois, recording 2.5 sacks for 17 yards, with seven total tackles. He also added three quarterback hurries. In the 42-24 victory over Rutgers, Gregory notched a 12-yard sack, had two quarterback hurries and blocked a field goal. Gregory added his seventh sack of the season against Minnesota, and also blocked his second field goal of the year, resulting in a Nate Gerry return for a touchdown. 4With his 7.0 sacks this season, Gregory has 17.5 sacks in 23 career games played at Nebraska. Gregory is ninth on the NU career sack list, and he is the only player on the list with less than three seasons of action. 4Gregory has at least one sack in 10 of the 15 Big Ten games he has played during his career. 4Gregory led the Big Ten with 10.5 sacks for 69 yards in losses in 2013. Gregory’s 0.8 sacks per game ranked 15th nationally. Gregory was at his best in conference play, with nine of his sacks coming in Big Ten action. Gregory’s 10.5 sacks were the most ever for a NU newcomer, while his 9.0 sacks in league games were just one shy of the most ever by a Husker in a conference season. Jim Skow had 10.0 sacks in seven Big Eight games in 1985. Gregory is not the only difference maker in the Nebraska front four. Sophomore defensive tackle Maliek Collins made a name for himself during the 2014 season. Relatively unknown outside of Nebraska at the start of the season, Collins earned second-team All-Big Ten honors as a sophomore. He finished with 40 total tackles, including a team-leading 12 tackles for loss, and added 3.5 sacks and 14 quarterback hurries. Defensive end Greg McMullen is fourth on the team with eight tackles for loss, including 3.5 sacks, with nine hurries and four PBU. Sophomore defensive tackle Vincent Valentine formed an imposing interior duo With Colins. Valentine has three sacks and six tackles for loss.

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The Husker Blackshirts have been one of the nation’s best defenses against the pass. In addition to ranking among the national leaders in opponent completion percentage, Nebraska’s secondary had its share of takeaways, particularly in league play. Nebraska notched 12 interceptions on the season. Leading the way is sophomore safety Nate Gerry, who has a team-high five interceptions, all coming in Big Ten Conference play. In league games only, Gerry led the conference in interceptions at 0.63 per game, and he ranks second overall in interceptions for the season. Gerry has also caused two fumbles and recovered another. He also reached the end zone against Minnesota, returning a blocked field goal 85 yards for a touchdown. Gerry was rewarded for his play earning second-team All-Big Ten honors. The Huskers’ pass defense has been strong throughout the season, ranking among the nation’s best pass efficiency units. Nebraska broke up 11 passes in the game vs. Purdue, including three by senior cornerback Josh Mitchell. The 11 PBU were the second-most by Nebraska in the past eight seasons. Mitchell had three PBU against Purdue and has a team-high 12 PBU this season. He has 24 career breakups to rank eighth in NU history. The ball-hawking play of the secondary has helped Nebraska increase its takeaways, particuarly in conference play. Nebraska had three or more takeaways in four conference games, including four each at Wisconsin and Iowa.

Huskers Winning on ‘Money Down’

Third down is often referred to as the Money Down. In 2014, Nebraska is cashing in on third downs. The Huskers rank among the Big Ten and national leaders in both converting third downs, and third-down defense. 4 Nebraska has converted 69-of-164 third-down attempts (42.1 percent) to rank fourth in the Big Ten. 4 On the defensive side, the Blackshirts are dominant, allowing opponents to convert only 55-of-179 third downs (30.7 percent). That figure ranks fourth in the Big Ten and ninth nationally. Nebraska ranked sixth nationally in third-down defense in 2013.

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National Rankings

Associated Press (Dec. 6) No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

Team (1st) Alabama (27) Florida State (25) Oregon (8) Baylor Ohio State TCU Michigan State Mississippi State Ole Miss Georgia Tech Kansas State Arizona Georgia UCLA Arizona State Missouri Wisconsin Clemson Auburn Louisville Boise State LSU Utah USC Nebraska

Record 12-1 13-0 12-1 11-1 12-1 11-1 10-2 10-2 9-3 10-3 9-3 10-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 10-3 10-3 9-3 8-4 9-3 11-2 8-4 8-4 8-4 9-3

USA Today Coaches (Dec. 6) No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

Team (1st) Alabama (28) Florida State (25) Oregon (7) Ohio State Baylor TCU (1) Michigan State Mississippi State Georgia Tech Kansas State Arizona Ole Miss Georgia Missouri UCLA Arizona State Wisconsin Clemson Auburn Louisville Boise State Nebraska LSU Oklahoma Utah

Record 12-1 13-0 12-1 12-1 11-1 11-1 10-2 10-2 10-3 9-3 10-3 9-3 9-3 10-3 9-3 9-3 10-3 9-3 8-4 9-3 11-2 9-3 8-4 8-4 8-4

Huskers in the 2014 Polls

Date Pre. 9-2 9-7 9-14 9-21 9-28 10-5 10-12 10-19 10-26 11-2 11-9 11-16 11-23 11-30 12-7

AP 22 19 RV 24 21 19 21 19 16 17 15 11 21 RV 25 25

C 22 18 21 22 19 17 21 19 16 16 14 11 19 RV 23 22

CFP -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 15 13 16 23 NR NR NR

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Pierson-El Has Record-Setting Freshman Season

Points 1,452 1,436 1,426 1,265 1,262 1,257 1,105 1,070 976 876 875 819 745 663 602 599 542 509 450 406 368 221 134 112 79 Points 1,486 1,450 1,439 1,307 1,277 1,276 1,143 1,079 922 915 903 882 759 676 661 599 566 518 395 381 325 200 173 100 72

Results def. Florida Atlantic, 55-7 def. McNeese State, 31-24 def. Fresno State, 55-19 def. Miami, 41-31 def. Illinois, 45-14 lost to Michigan St., 27-22 idle def. Northwestern, 38-17 def. Rutgers, 42-24 def. Purdue, 35-14 idle lost to Wisconsin, 59-24 lost to Minnesota, 28-24 def. Iowa, 37-34 (ot) did not play

Nebraska has been much improved in special teams in the 2014 season. Leading the way in that regard is true freshman punt return specialist De’Mornay Pierson-El. The Maryland product returned a nation-leading three punts for touchdowns during the regular season, including returns of 86 and 80 yards. For his efforts this season, Pierson-El was a second-team All-America choice by the Football Writers Association of America and USA Today. He also earned freshman All-America honors from several outlets. Pierson-El was also twice honored as Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week, earning the award after games against Fresno State and Iowa. Pierson-El finished the regular season ranked third nationally in punt return average at 17.8 yards per return. His 589 total punt return yards led the nation and were the third most in school history. The 589 yards were more than 200 yards more than any other player in the FBS ranks. 4 Pierson-El had an 86-yard punt return for a touchdown at Fresno State, the longest ever by a Nebraska freshman and the seventh-longest in school history. His second punt return touchdown was a dramatic 62-yard touchdown at Michigan State that kept Nebraska’s comeback hopes alive. 4 Pierson-El capped the year with an 80-yard punt return touchdown at Iowa, helping fuel the Huskers rally from a 17-point deficit for a 37-34 victory. Pierson-El totaled 134 punt return yards in the game. 4 Pierson-El’s 86 and 80-yard punt return touchdowns were the third and eighth-longest returns in the FBS ranks this season. He was the only player in the nation with two returns of more than 80 yards this season. 4 Pierson-El totaled 150 punt return yards at Fresno State which is the most in the FBS ranks this season, while his 134 punt return yards at Iowa were the fourth most this season. 4 Pierson-El finished the regular season with nine punt returns of at least 20 yards. 4 Pierson-El’s punt return success was a dramatic development for the 2014 Huskers. Nebraska totaled just 70 punt return yards as a team in 2013.

Huskers Look to Continue Tradition as Kicker U.

Nebraska has featured a new place-kicker for the second straight season. True freshman Drew Brown earned the starting job after a strong fall camp. Brown was solid in his debut for the Huskers. Brown connected on a 44-yard field goal on his first career attempt against Florida Atlantic and is 12-of-19 on the season. He has also hit 55-of-55 PAT attempts. In 2013, senior Pat Smith transferred from Western Illinois and proceeded to connect on 12-of-13 field goals. Smith’s success in 2013 continued a recent tradition of Nebraska boasting remarkable success in the field goal department. 4 Since Alex Henery took over as the starting place-kicker in 2007, NU kickers have connected on 134-of-161 field-goal attempts (.832). 4 Nebraska kickers in the same seven-season stretch have missed just six field goals from inside 40 yards, connecting on 86-of-92 attempts in that range, a remarkable 93.5 percent accuracy rate. 4 Twelve of the 27 field goal misses since 2007 have come on attempts of 50 yards or longer.

Special Teams Making a Difference for Huskers

In addition to remarkable improvement in the punt return game and solid place-kicking, Nebraska was strong in other areas of special teams. 4 Junior punter Sam Foltz averages 41.9 yards per punt to rank fourth in the Big Ten. Just as importantly, Foltz became one of the Big Ten’s most accurate punters. He has regularly flipped field position by downing 22 of his 56 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line, including five at Northwestern. Foltz also has 16 punts of 50 yards or more, including a career-long 70-yard punt at Wisconsin. 4 Behind Foltz’s leg, NU ranks fourth in the Big Ten in net punting at 36.8 yards per punt. Opponents have returned only 15 punts in 12 games against Nebraska. 4 Nebraska has a total of 596 punt return yards. Last season, NU totaled 70 punt return yards in 13 games. 4 With its strong punting and return game, Nebraska has held a starting field position advantage in 10 of 12 games this season. NU’s average starting field position on the season is 7.2 yards better than the opposition. 4 The Huskers shined in the kick blocking department in the second half of the season. Nebraska blocked two punts in the first half against Purdue, marking the first time since 2003 that the Huskers had blocked two punts in a game. Nebraska has also blocked a pair of field goals, both by Randy Gregory. The first came against Rutgers, with the second against Minnesota, resulting in an 85-yard return for a touchdown by Nate Gerry.

Five Husker Seniors Serving as 2014 Captains

Five Nebraska seniors have served as captains for the 2014 season. The group includes three offensive players in I-back Ameer Abdullah, receiver Kenny Bell and offensive guard Jake Cotton. The defense is represented by cornerback Josh Mitchell and safety Corey Cooper. The players come from five different states including Nebraska (Cotton), Alabama (Abdullah), Colorado (Bell), Illinois (Cooper) and California (Mitchell). All five captains have earned their degrees. Cooper and Cotton graduated in May and August, respectively, while Abdullah, Bell and Mitchell graduated in December. As a group, the five captains have combined for 158 career starts. Bell’s 48 career starts are the most in school history by a Nebraska offensive player. This marks the second consecutive season Nebraska has elected season-long captains.  Abdullah is just the eighth player in school history to be a two-time team captain.  Cotton’s selection marks the ninth straight year a Nebraska native has been a captain, including five Lincoln natives.  The selection of two defensive backs as captains marks the first time NU has had two captains from the same position group since defensive linemen Zach Potter and Ty Steinkuhler in 2008. Nebraska last had a pair of defensive backs serve as captains in the same year in 1999, when Mike Brown and Ralph Brown were captains.

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Huskers Continue OT Success

Nebraska posted a 37-34 overtime victory at Iowa in the regular-season finale. The win continued an impressive run of success in overtime games since the NCAA adopted the current overtime format in 1996. The Huskers are 8-1 in overtime games dating back to 1996, including an impressive 6-1 mark in road overtime games.

Nebraska Extends Season-Opening Win Streak

Nebraska won its season opener for the 29th straight year with a dominant 55-7 victory over Florida Atlantic. The victory was NU’s 29th consecutive season-opening win, five better than Florida’s 24 straight wins in a season opener. Nebraska has scored 40 or more points in 21 of the past 29 seasons. During the win streak, NU has limited opponents to 14 points or less 19 times and has won 28 of the 29 games by nine points or more.

Nebraska Among Leaders in Associated Press National Titles

Notre Dame and Alabama lead the nation by winning eight Associated Press national titles since 1936, with Oklahoma (7), Miami (5), USC (5), Nebraska (4) and Minnesota (4) next in line. While the Huskers were awarded the national title by the coaches in 1997, NU finished second to Michigan in the AP poll. In 1970, Nebraska was awarded the AP national title, but not the coaches (Texas was first, Ohio State second and NU third) as the final poll was released before the bowl games were played. In the coaches poll (since 1950), NU is tied for fourth with Miami and Texas with four titles, behind Alabama (8), Oklahoma (6) and USC (5).

Conference Crowns

Nebraska has won 43 football conference championships in school history. The Huskers won 13 conference titles under Tom Osborne and eight under Bob Devaney. During its 15-year history in the Big 12 Conference, Nebraska won league titles in 1997 and 1999, and also appeared in the Big 12 Championship Game in 1996, 2006, 2009 and 2010. Nebraska was one of just three teams to capture two or more Big 12 titles in the first 15 years of the league, joining Oklahoma and Texas. Nebraska’s six Big 12 title game appearances were second only to Oklahoma’s eight. Nebraska made its first appearance in the Big Ten Championship Game in 2012.

Football Program, Nebraska Athletics Score Well in GSR Report

The Husker football program fared well in the Graduation Success Rate (GSR) report released in late October by the NCAA. Nebraska had a GSR rate of 81 percent which ranked fourth among the 14 Big Ten Conference schools, trailing only Northwestern, Penn State and Rutgers. The Graduation Success Rate is an NCAA measurement that, unlike the federally mandated graduation rates, includes transfer data in the calculation. The GSR scores are based on four classes of scholarship student-athletes who entered college in the fall of 2004 to the fall of 2007. They allow a six-year window in which the student-athletes can earn their degree. Although GSR scores include student-athletes who transferred to Nebraska, they do not count student-athletes who transferred to another school and were academically eligible at the time of their transfer. The football GSR score was part of an overall successful GSR report for Nebraska Athletics. Five Husker teams earned a perfect 100 percent GSR score including women’s golf, women’s basketball, volleyball, softball and women’s tennis. In fact, the women’s golf, women’s basketball, volleyball and women’s tennis programs have achieved a perfect GSR score each of the 10 years the rate has been computed by the NCAA. In addition to the five teams achieving a perfect score, the women’s gymnastics, soccer and men’s gymnastics programs each topped the 90 percent score, and 14 of Nebraska’s programs achieved a GSR scores of 80 percent or better. Overall, Nebraska had an all student-athlete GSR score of 83 percent.

2014 Husker Roster Represents All Parts of United States

Nebraska’s 2014 roster is again one of the most geographically diverse rosters in the country. The roster features players from 25 states as well as Canada. Only Army and Navy have more states represented on their 2014 rosters than Nebraska. Homestate Huskers dominate the roster with 70 players from Nebraska on the 2014 team. Texas provides Nebraska with its second-most players with 12 members of the 2014 team from the Lone Star state. Five other states have at least five players on the roster, including Illinois (7), Ohio (7), Florida (7), California (6) and Louisiana (6). Nebraska’s recent recruiting classes are reflective of the Huskers’ national approach to recruiting. The 24-player recruiting class in 2014 represented 13 states, including four players from Louisiana and three each from Texas, Nebraska and Florida. In fact, over the past four years, Nebraska’s recruiting classes have included players from 25 states, as well as Canada. 4 The Huskers have continued to make Texas recruiting a priority. Nebraska signed four players from Texas in February, marking the seventh straight year NU has had at least two players from the state. 4 Nebraska signed three players from the Florida prep ranks for the second straight year. Prior to 2013, Nebraska had never signed more than two high school players from Florida in a single recruiting class. In addition to the talented class of scholarship signees, Nebraska added 23 walk-on prospects to the program. The group of walk-ons included 20 in-state players and three out-of-state standouts.

Nebraska Continues NCAA Record Sellout Streak in 2014

One of the most remarkable streaks in collegiate sports passed its 50th anniversary in 2012. Nebraska has sold out every game at Memorial Stadium since Nov. 3, 1962, and the streak sits at 340 heading into the offseason. NU celebrated the 300th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 26, 2009, against Louisiana-Lafayette, with a then-stadium record crowd of 86,304. Notre Dame is second in all-time consecutive sellouts with 242, 98 fewer than the Huskers. Nebraska established a new stadium record for attendance against Miami on Sept. 20, with a crowd of 91,585. The crowd ranked as the 10th-largest to see any Nebraska game. NU’s crowd of 91,441 for the 2014 season opener against Florida Atlantic was the third biggest in stadium history.

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Future Husker Schedules 2015

Date Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 27

2016

Date Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 25

Opponent BYU South Alabama at Miami (Fla.) Southern Miss at Illinois Wisconsin at Minnesota Northwestern at Purdue Michigan State at Rutgers Iowa Opponent Fresno State Wyoming Oregon at Northwestern Illinois at Indiana Purdue at Wisconsin at Ohio State Minnesota Maryland at Iowa

2017

Date Opponent one non-conference game TBD Sept. 9 at Oregon Sept. 16 Northern Illinois Sept. 23 Rutgers Sept. 30 at Illinois Oct. 7 Wisconsin Oct. 14 Ohio State Oct. 28 at Purdue Nov. 4 Northwestern Nov. 11 at Minnesota Nov. 18 at Penn State Nov. 24 Iowa

2018

Date Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 23

2019

Date Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 29

Opponent Akron Colorado Troy at Michigan Purdue at Wisconsin at Northwestern Minnesota at Ohio State Illinois Michigan State at Iowa Opponent South Alabama at Colorado Northern Illinois at Illinois Ohio State Northwestern at Minnesota Indiana at Purdue Wisconsin at Maryland Iowa

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A Look Ahead to 2015

Mike Riley will take over the Husker program in the 2015 season and will lead a Husker squad that will return experience on both sides of the ball. Riley comes to Nebraska after 14 seasons overall at Oregon State, including each of the last 12 seasons. During his time in Corvallis, Riley guided the Beavers to a 6-2 bowl record. He also has professional coaching experience in the National Football League, the Canadian Football League and World Leage of American Football. Riley will lead a Husker team that will return as many as 15 players that started at least five games during the 2014 season. Offensively, Tommy Armstron Jr. returns after leading the Husker offense at quarterback the past two seasons. Receivers Jordan Westerkamp, De’Mornay Pierson-El and Jamal Turner lead the returnees on the perimeter, while Cethan Carter and Sam Cotton both return at tight end. In the backfield, fullback Andy Janovich and I-backs Imani Cross and Terrell Newby all have significant playing experience. The top five offensive tackles will return to anchor the 2015 offensive line. The defense could return as many as nine starters. Up front, all four starters have eligibility remaining, including ends Randy Gregory and Greg McMullen and tackles Maliek Collins and Vincent Valentine. David Santos and Josh Banderas lead the returnees at linebacker, while the secondary returns full-time starters Daniel Davie and Nate Gerry. The defense will also be bolstered by the return of linebacker Michael Rose and defensive backs Charles Jackson and LeRoy Alexander, who all missed the entire 2014 campaign. NU’s special teams could be a strength with the return of place-kicker Drew Brown, punter Sam Foltz and an All-America punt returner in Pierson-El. Below is a quick look at Nebraska’s 2014 schedule and its returning starting experience for 2014.

2015 Nebraska Schedule

Nebraska will face three non-conference opponents in 2015 who are playing in a bowl game this fall. In Big Ten action, the Huskers will face the same eight opponents as in 2014. NU will play all six members of the Big Ten West Division, along with Rutgers and Michigan State from the East Division. Nebraska will make its first trips in its five years in the Big Ten to Illinois and Rutgers. Overall, the 2015 schedule will feature nine games against teams that are playing in a bowl game, including BYU, South Alabama, Miami, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan State, Rutgers and Iowa. After having seasons with two bye weeks in both 2013 and 2014, Nebraska will play 11 consecutive weeks before a bye heading into the regular-season finale at Iowa. Date Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 27

Opponent BYU South Alabama at Miami Southern Miss at Illinois Wisconsin at Minnesota Northwestern at Purdue Michigan State Rutgers at Iowa

‘14 Record 8-4 6-6 6-6 3-9 6-6 10-3 8-4 5-7 3-9 10-2 7-5 7-5

Note First-ever meeting between the two programs Making first bowl appearance in 2014 First meeting in Miami since 1995 Orange Bowl victory Third meeting between programs in four seasons Schools open Big Ten play against each other for third straight season Huskers won only other meeting in Lincoln since NU moved to Big Ten Nebraska will look to end two-game losing streak to Gophers Two meetings in Lincoln since 2011 decided by a total of six points Huskers posted 37-point win in 2013 visit to West Lafayette Last scheduled meeting between schools until 2018 First trip to Rutgers for Nebraska program Nebraska owns a 3-1 advantage in Heroes Game meetings

Offense

Player, Position, Year in 2014, (Career Starts), Notes » Tommy Armstrong Jr., QB, So. (20)...Has posted a 16-4 career record as a starting quarterback » Cethan Carter, TE, So. (13)...Big receiving target has the tools to flourish in new offensive system » Alex Lewis, OT, Jr. (12)...Started every game at left tackle in 2014 after transferring from Colorado » Jordan Westerkamp, WR, So. (10)...Enters the bowl game with 61 career receptions and nearly 1,000 receiving yards » Zach Sterup, OT, Jr. (10)...Battled knee injuries at start and close of 2014 season, but started 10 games » Alonzo Moore, WR, So. (9)...Has big-play ability as both a receiver and in return game » Jamal Turner, WR, Sr. (6)...Will return for fifth season after suffering season-ending Achilles injury in game two » Sam Cotton, TE, So. (5)...Has split time with Carter each of the past two seasons at tight end » De’Mornay Pierson-El, WR, Fr. (5)...All-America punt returner also has three receiving TDs in 2014 season » Andy Janovich, FB, Jr. (3)...Provided powerful blocking threat in backfield over the past three seasons » Sam Burtch, WR., Jr. (2)...Missed all of 2014 season because of knee injury but had extensive experience in 2013 » Givens Price, OT, Jr. (2)...Alternated regularly at RT with Zach Sterup throughout 2014 and also has guard experience » Brandon Reilly, WR, So. (1)...Missed first half of 2014 season but has great speed as receiver and on special teams » Trey Foster, TE, So. (1)...Primary role has been as blocker in Nebraska’s power sets

Defense

Player, Position, Year in 2014, (Career Starts), Notes » Randy Gregory, DE, Jr. (20)...Projected as a high NFL Draft pick, but could return for senior season in 2015 » David Santos, LB, Jr. (19)...Has totaled better than 50 tackles each of the past two seasons » Vincent Valentine, DT, So. (16)...Will form imposing interior duo with Maliek Collins for two more seasons » Nate Gerry, S, So. (15)...Earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2014 after leading team with five interceptions » Maliek Collins, DT, So. (13)...Powerful inside presence earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in breakout season » Daniel Davie, CB, Jr. (12)...Had strong season in first year as a starter, making 36 tackles and adding two INTs » Greg McMullen, DE, So. (12)...Started every game and finished with eight TFL and 3.5 sacks » Josh Banderas, LB, So. (9)...Has starting experience at multiple linebacker positions in past two seasons » Michael Rose-Ivey, LB, So. (7)...Missed entire season with knee injury after setting NU frosh record for tackles in 2013 » Byerson Cockrell, DB, Jr. (5)...Primarily served as Nebraska’s nickel back during the 2014 season » Joshua Kalu, DB, Fr. (2)...Earned significant playing time in secondary as a true freshman in 2014 » Jack Gangwish, DE, Jr. (2)...Former walk-on played his way into significant action at end in 2014 » Kevin Williams, DT, Jr. (2)...Played entire 2014 season as a graduate student and was healthy for first time in career » LeRoy Alexander, S, So. (1)...Missed entire 2014 season, but eligible to return next fall

Kickers/Specialists

» Sam Foltz, P, So. (25)...Helped Nebraska rank fourth in the Big Ten in net punting by averaging 41.9 yards per attempt » Drew Brown, PK, Fr. (12)...Connected on 12 field goals and was perfect on PAT attempts in 2014 » Josh Faulkenberry, LS, RFr. (12)...Pressed into duty in 2014 and handled snapping chores without error

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nebraska head coach mike riley career highlights » More Victories (93) Than Any Other Coach in Oregon State History » Ranks 11th in Pac-12 History With 58 Conference Victories » 2008 Pac-10 Coach of the Year » 14 Wins Over Ranked Opponents in 14 Seasons » 5 Wins Over Top-10 Teams & 3 Wins Over Top-3 Teams » 6-2 Record in Bowl Games » 32 NFL Draft Picks as Oregon State Head Coach » Coached 14 AP All-Americans in 14 Seasons » 2 Grey Cup Championships in 4 Seasons » 1973 National Champion as a Cornerback at Alabama ”Mike’s really well thought of in our business. He’s one of the good guys in college

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was a big influence on me. Coach Riley really cares about his players on and off the field and wants nothing but the best for them in both areas.” -Brandin Cooks, 2013 Biletnikoff Award Winner ”I loved playing for Coach Riley, honestly I haven’t met anybody who didn’t. He’s a coach that always seems to help players reach their maximum potential. There’s no way I would be where I am If not for Coach Riley. Not only did he help me tremendously with Xs and Os but also with life outside of football.” -Matt Moore, NFL Quarterback and Former Oregon State Beaver

head coaching experience OREGON STATE 2003-14

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS 1999-2001

OREGON STATE 1997-98

SAN ANTONIO RIDERS 1991-92

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS 1987-90

MIKE RILEY COACHING HISTORY COACHING CAREER FACTS

» 40 Years of Coaching Experience

HEAD COACHING FACTS

» 23 Years of Experience as a Head Coach » 14 Years of Experience as a Collegiate Head Coach » 9 Years of Experience as a Professional Head Coach » 3 Years of Experience as an NFL Head Coach

OVERALL COACHING FACTS

» 17 Years of Experience as an Assistant Coach » 13 Years of Experience as a Collegiate Assistant Coach » 4 Years of Experience as a Professional Assistant Coach » 1 Year of Experience as an NFL Assistant Coach

assistant coach experience NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Assistant Head Coach/Secondary (2002) USC Assistant Head Coach/Off. Coord./QBs (1993-96) northern colorado Defensive Coordinator (1986) winnipeg blue bombers Secondary (1983-85) linfield college Defensive Coordinator/Secondary (1977-82) whitworth college Graduate Assistant (1976) california Graduate Assistant (Defense) (1975)

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barney cotton Interim Head Coach l Seventh Season l Eighth Season Overall Nebraska (1983)

Barney Cotton will serve as Nebraska’s interim head coach for the Holiday Bowl. A veteran coach, Cotton boasts 27 years of coaching experience, including 18 years as a collegiate head coach or offensive coordinator. Cotton is a lifelong Husker as the Omaha native played for Nebraska, has served two stints as a Husker assistant coach and has had three sons play for the Big Red. The Huskers’ associate head coach the past seven seasons, Cotton has previously served as a head coach for Hastings College in 1995 and 1996. He earned conference coach-of-the-year honors in his first season, when the Broncos won a conference title and made the NAIA playoffs. In addition to his two seasons as a head coach, Cotton has 13 years of experience as an assistant or associate head coach. Cotton is just the second interim head coach in the 125-year history of Nebraska football. He has experience dealing with a coaching transition before the bowl game, as he was on the Husker staff the only other time an interim head coach led Nebraska in a bowl game. In 2003, Bo Pelini served as interim head coach and Cotton was offensive coordinator for the Huskers’ 17-3 victory over Michigan State in the Alamo Bowl. A former Husker offensive lineman, Cotton has worked with Nebraska’s offensive line for the past seven seasons, while also coaching tight ends and coordinating the Huskers’ run game for the past two years. The NU rushing attack has flourished under Cotton’s leadership, as I-back Ameer Abdullah has rushed for more than 1,500 yards in each of the past two seasons, joining 1983 Heisman Trophy winner Mike Rozier as the only Huskers with two 1,500-yard rushing seasons. Despite battling injuries in 2014, Abdullah – a Doak Walker Award finalist – has rushed for 3,213 yards in the two seasons Cotton has served as Nebraska’s run game coordinator. Paving the way for Abdullah’s success has been a Husker offensive line led by Cotton. The 2014 season marks Cotton’s 24th year serving as a collegiate offensive line coach. His lines have helped the Huskers rank in the top 20 nationally in rushing in each of the past five seasons, including ranking 15th nationally in rushing in 2014. The Husker offensive line has been the key to Nebraska’s consistent rushing attack, helping four different players post a 1,000-yard rushing season in the past five seasons. Overall, Nebraska has produced a 1,000-yard rusher in six straight seasons. In 2012, Nebraska boasted a pair of 1,000-yard rushers in the same season for only the third time in school history and this fall, Abdullah became the first player in Nebraska history with three 1,000-yard rushing seasons. Nebraska’s run game ranked 19th nationally in 2013 with an average of 215.7 yards per game. Cotton played a key role in the Huskers once again boasting one of the nation’s top rushing attacks. Abdullah thrived, rushing for 1,690 yards, while tying a school record with 11 100-yard rushing games. Paving the way was a gritty offensive line that dealt with multiple injuries and position switches, as five starters suffered injuries. Senior Cole Pensick, who started at both guard and center, was a second-team All-Big Ten selection, while tackles Andrew Rodriguez and Jeremiah Sirles each earned honorable-mention all-conference accolades. Cotton’s tight ends combined for 23 catches in 2013 while contributing to the running game success. Cotton’s youngest son, Sam, caught the lone touchdown pass by a Husker tight end in 2013. Jake Long battled through injuries to earn second-team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors, while his twin brother Spencer was a first-team academic All-American. In 2012, Cotton helped guard Spencer Long complete a journey from walk-on to All-American. A consensus first-team All-Big Ten selection, Long was named a second-team All-American by both the Associated Press and the Walter Camp Foundation. Cotton has coached the only three Husker offensive linemen to earn first-team all-conference honors since 2001, while Long was NU’s first All-America offensive lineman since 2001. In addition to Long, former walk-on center Justin Jackson, a converted defensive lineman, earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten accolades from the league’s coaches in his first year at center. Sirles was a second-team all-conference selection, giving Nebraska three all-conference offensive linemen in 2012. The line helped Nebraska rank eighth nationally with 253.4 rushing yards per game. It paved the way for Abdullah to earn second-team All-Big Ten honors and become the first Husker sophomore to rush for 1,000 yards since 1994. The unit also helped NU top 200 yards rushing 12 times in 2012, the highest total by a Husker team since 1997.

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Cotton’s line also helped All-Big Ten quarterback Taylor Martinez set Nebraska’s junior class total offense record, throwing for 2,871 yards and rushing for another 1,019 yards and accounting for a school-record 3,890 total yards. The 2012 season marked the third straight year Nebraska averaged more than 200 yards rushing, a first for the program since 2001 to 2003. The 2011 Husker rushing attack ranked 15th nationally, averaging 217.2 yards per game. Cotton has a knack for quickly developing players. First- or second-year players combined for 38 starts on the offensive line in 2011. Cotton also developed three current or former walk-ons who combined for 32 starts in 2011. Two of those former walk-ons were Mike Caputo and Long, both of whom earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2011, along with honorable-mention selection Marcel Jones. The 2011 line paved the way for All-Big Ten I-back Rex Burkhead to post the 32nd 1,000-yard rushing season in school history. Burkhead finished with 1,357 yards to post the highest rushing total by a Husker I-back since 1997. In 2010, NU rushed for 3,466 yards, the program’s highest total since 2002, and ranked ninth nationally in rushing yards per game (247.6 ypg). Ricky Henry became the first Husker offensive lineman to earn first-team All-Big 12 honors since 2001, while Caputo and Keith Williams garnered honorable-mention accolades. Roy Helu Jr. ran for 1,245 yards and set the NU single-game rushing record with 307 yards against Missouri. Under Cotton’s leadership in 2009, three Husker linemen (Henry, Williams and Jacob Hickman) earned All-Big 12 accolades from the Associated Press. The line helped Helu to earn All-Big 12 honors while rushing for 1,147 yards. In 2008, NU finished among the top 20 nationally in total offense, scoring offense and passing offense. Matt Slauson was a second-team All-Big 12 pick, while Hickman and Lydon Murtha were honorable-mention selections. In his first stint at Nebraska in 2003 as offensive coordinator, Cotton helped NU to a 10-3 record and an Alamo Bowl victory. Nebraska ranked among the top 10 nationally in rushing offense and four Husker offensive linemen earned all-conference accolades. Cotton previously coached at Iowa State from 2004 to 2006 and at New Mexico State from 1997 to 2002. He was the head coach at Hastings College in 1995 and 1996. From 1989 to 1994, he was the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at St. Cloud State (Minn.). Cotton earned second-team All-Big Eight honors as a guard in 1978 on Tom Osborne’s Big Eight championship team.

coaching eXPERIENCE (26 years)

NEBRASKA (8 YEARS)

» Interim Head Coach (Nov. 30, 2014) » Associate Head Coach/Run Game Coord./Tight Ends/Offensive Line (2013-14) » Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line (2003) IOWA STATE (3 YEARS) » Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line (2004-06) NEW MEXICO STATE (6 YEARS) » Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line (1997-2002) HASTINGS COLLEGE (2 YEARS) » Head Coach (1995-96) ST. CLOUD STATE (6 YEARS) » Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line (1989-94) HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT (1 YEAR) » Ames (Iowa) Volunteer (2007)

personal information

Family

» Wife: Christine » Sons (3): Ben (former Husker TE), Jake (Sr., OG) and Sam (So., TE)

Playing Career

» Nebraska (Three-year letterwinner from 1976-78) » Cincinnati Bengals (13 games played in 1979) » St. Louis Cardinals (32 games played in 1980 and 1981)

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Offensive Coordinator l Quarterbacks l Seventh Season Central Florida (1988) Tim Beck is completing his seventh season at Nebraska and his fourth year as the Huskers’ offensive coordinator. Beck was a nominee for the Broyles Award presented annually to the nation’s top assistant coach - in both 2012 and 2013. In four seasons with Beck as offensive coordinator, Nebraska has averaged 33.3 points per game, producing 204 offensive touchdowns in 52 games. Beck has been known for balance as the Huskers’ play-caller with NU averaging 233.7 rushing yards and 191.4 passing yards per game in his four seasons. In 2012, Nebraska totaled 2,500 rushing and passing yards in the same season for the first time in school history. The Huskers accomplished the feat again in 2013 despite using three starting quarterbacks due to injury. Nebraska needs 145 passing yards in the bowl game to make it three straight seasons with 2,500 yards rushing and passing. On the ground, Nebraska has ranked in the top 20 nationally in rushing every season since Beck became NU’s offensive coordinator. Five Huskers have posted a 1,000-yard rushing season in Beck’s four seasons calling plays, including Ameer Abdullah who ranks 10th nationally with 1,523 rushing yards this season. In Beck’s offense, Abdullah became the first player in school history with three 1,000-yard rushing seasons and just the second Husker to rush for 1,500 yards in back-to-back seasons. Through the air, two of Nebraska’s top six passing seasons have come under Beck’s direction, including 2012, when NU threw for 2,904 yards, the fourthhighest total in school history. Quarterbacks have excelled under Beck, with Taylor Martinez enjoying an outstanding career where he set more than 40 school records, including becoming the Huskers’ all-time total offense leader and all-time leading passer. Current quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. - who is 16-4 as a starter - needs only 22 yards to become just the fourth Husker quarterback to record 3,000 yards of total offense in a season. Each of the previous three to reach the mark were coached by Beck. Beck worked with the NU running backs from 2008 to 2010, helping NFL Draft Pick Roy Helu Jr. rush for a school-record 307 yards vs. Missouri in 2010. In addition to numerous individual records, Beck’s offense set a school record with 330 first downs in 2012, when the Huskers also produced 6,451 total yards - the second-highest total in NU history - and 487 points, the seventh-highest total in school history. Nebraska has totaled more than 500 yards of total offense 11 times in Beck’s tenure as offensive coordinator. Nebraska has racked up over 600 yards of total offense four times under Beck, including 784 yards against Florida Atlantic in the 2014 season opener.

coaching eXPERIENCE (27 years)

NEBRASKA (7 YEARS)

» Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks (2011-14) » Running Backs (2008-10) KANSAS (3 YEARS) » Wide Receivers/Passing Game Coordinator (2007) » Wide Receivers (2005-06)

MISSOURI STATE (3 YEARS) » Offensive Coordinator (1998) » Passing Game Coordinator (1997) » Wide Receivers (1996) KANSAS STATE (2 YEARS) » Graduate Assistant (1991-92) ILLINOIS STATE (1 YEAR) » Outside Linebackers (1990)

john

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Defensive Coordinator l Seventh Season Virginia Tech (2001) John Papuchis is in his seventh season as a member of Nebraska’s defensive staff. He has coordinated the Husker defense for the past three seasons. When he was promoted to defensive coordinator at age 35 in 2012, Papuchis was the fourth-youngest defensive coordinator in the country and the youngest solo defensive coordinator. While he may be young, Papuchis has plenty of big-game experience having coached at three Power Five programs. In the past 10 seasons, Papuchis has coached in one National Championship Game and five conference title games. Nebraska’s defense has ranked highly in Papuchis’ seven seasons on staff. The Blackshirts have held opponents to 10 or fewer points in nearly one-quarter of the games in Papuchis’ tenure. In addition to holding 22 opponents to 10 or fewer points, NU has also held 34 opponents to 14 points or fewer in the past seven seasons. In three seasons with Papuchis coordinating the defense, Nebraska has held its opponent to 14 or fewer points 11 times. In 2014, Nebraska ranks in the top 50 nationally in both scoring and total defense. That continues a trend, as the Huskers entered this season with the 14th-highest total defense average and 19th-best scoring defense average over the past five seasons combined. NU is also ninth in third-down defense in 2014. Nebraska has been especially strong defending the pass under Papuchis, tying for the national lead in 2014 by holding opponents to a 47.5 completion percentage. NU is also third in pass efficiency defense and 26th in pass defense. In Papuchis’ first season as defensive coordinator in 2012, Nebraska ranked fourth nationally in passing yards allowed and ninth in pass efficiency defense. Before being promoted to defensive coordinator, Papuchis worked with a Husker defense that led the nation in scoring defense and pass efficiency defense in 2009. Nebraska has ranked in the top 10 nationally in scoring defense twice in Papuchis’ seven seasons and once in total defense. In his last 10 seasons as a defensive assistant, Papuchis has coached four units that have ranked in the top 10 in scoring defense and total defense. A pair of Huskers - Ndamukong Suh and Prince Amukamara - are among six Papuchis pupils who have been drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft since 2007. Working with the Husker defensive line, Papuchis helped Suh become a Heisman Trophy Finalist, in addition to winning the Outland Trophy, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Lombardi Award and the Bednarik Award. In addition to working with the Husker defense, Papuchis also coordinated Nebraska’s special teams for four seasons from 2008 to 2011. During that time, All-American Alex Henery earned the title of the most accurate kicker in NCAA history. When Henery graduated, Papuchis produced another All-American kicker in Brett Maher. In 2011, Maher was the Big Ten Kicker and Punter of the Year. In 2010, Papuchis was one of four finalists for the FootballScoop Special Teams Coordinator-of-the-Year Award.

coaching eXPERIENCE (14 years)

NEBRASKA (7 YEARS)

» Defensive Coordinator (2012-14) » Defensive Line/Special Teams Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator (2011) » Defensive Line/Special Teams Coordinator (2008-10) LSU (4 YEARS) » Defensive Intern/Graduate Assistant (2004-07) KANSAS (3 YEARS) » Graduate Assistant (2001-03)

HIGH SCHOOL HEAD COACH (9 YEARS) » Mansfield Summit (Texas) (2002-04) » R.L. Turner (Texas) (1999-2001) » Saguaro (Ariz.) (1993-95) HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT (2 YEARS) » Miramar (Fla.) (1988-89)

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Running Backs l Seventh Season l 24th Season Overall Brown (1979) Ron Brown has served on Nebraska’s offensive staff for the past seven seasons, and he has been a Husker assistant coach for a total of 24 seasons after a 17-year stint from 1987 to 2003. Brown has coached Nebraska’s running backs the past four seasons, helping Ameer Abdullah to one of the best careers in school history. The only player in school history with three 1,000-yard rushing seasons, Abdullah has rushed for more than 3,000 yards in the past two seasons alone. He ranked ninth nationally with 1,690 rushing yards in 2013 and despite being slowed by injuries late in the season, Abdullah enters the Holiday Bowl ranked 10th nationally with 1,523 rushing yards. A 2014 Doak Walker Award finalist, Abdullah ranks as Nebraska’s second-leading all-time rusher behind 1983 Heisman Trophy winner Mike Rozier. Abdullah is also the Huskers’ all-time leader in all-purpose yardage and yards from scrimmage. In a testament to Brown’s commitment to developing men - and not just football players - Abdullah is one of the nation’s top student-athletes. Abdullah is a finalist for the Senior CLASS Award - the first Husker football player to be a finalist - and he was also a finalist for the Pop Warner Award and Wuerffel Trophy, which recognize individuals that have excelled not only on the field, but also as an active member of the community. Brown’s work with the running backs has helped Nebraska average more than 3,000 rushing yards in his four seasons as running backs coach. Abdullah has led the way by rushing for two of the six highest season totals in school history while becoming only the second Husker with two 1,500-yard rushing seasons. Abdullah is expected to be the 29th player Brown has coached who has gone on to an NFL career. Brown has also coached 45 academic all-conference players and five CoSIDA Academic All-American at Nebraska.

coaching eXPERIENCE (29 years)

NEBRASKA (24 YEARS)

» Running Backs (2011-14) » Tight Ends (2008-10) » Wide Receivers (2003) » Wide Receivers/Tight Ends (1987-2002) BROWN (4 YEARS) » Defensive Backs (1984-86) » Head Freshman Coach (1983) new jersey rams (1 YEAR) » Defensive Coordinator (1982)

rich

fisher

Wide Receivers l Fourth Season Colorado (1993) Rich Fisher is completing his fourth season as Nebraska’s wide receivers coach. In just four years, Fisher’s wide receivers have combined to set 10 school records, including Kenny Bell, who has become the Huskers’ all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards. In 2014, Nebraska’s wideouts have combined for 127 catches, 1,982 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns. Bell earned firstteam All-Big Ten honors after recording 40 catches for 717 yards and seven touchdowns this season. Bell is the Nebraska career record holder with 174 receptions and 2,618 receiving yards. Fisher has helped develop Bell into the most consistent receiver in program history. Bell owns two of the four longest streaks for consecutive games with at least one reception, having caught a pass in 50 of his last 51 games. Bell is also the only Husker with four 30-catch seasons and four 400-yard seasons. Bell is also one of only two players in program history with two 50-catch seasons. Bell has not been the only performer under Fisher. Jordan Westerkamp has hauled in 61 catches for 949 yards over his first two seasons, including a team-high 41 receptions for 666 yards this season. Quincy Enunwa, a 2013 NFL Draft pick, enjoyed outstanding improvement under Fisher’s tutelage. Enunwa had only one catch for 10 yards as a freshman before totaling 114 receptions for 1,516 yards in three seasons with Fisher as his position coach. As a senior in 2012, Enunwa tallied 51 receptions for 753 yards, ranking in the top 10 on Nebraska’s season charts in both catches and receiving yards. He also grabbed a schoolrecord 12 touchdown receptions as a senior, including an NCAA-record 99-yard touchdown catch in the Capital One Bowl. Overall two of Nebraska’s top six all-time individual receptions leaders have been coached by Fisher, while three of Nebraska’s top 10 team receiving yards seasons have come under Fisher’s watch.

coaching eXPERIENCE (15 years)

NEBRASKA (4 YEARS)

» Wide Receivers (2011-14)

IDAHO (5 YEARS) » Linebackers (2001-03) » Receivers (1999-2000) COLORADO (2 YEARS) » Graduate Assistant (1997-98) OKLAHOMA STATE (2 YEARS) » Graduate Assistant (1995-96) HIGH SCHOOL HEAD COACH (2 YEARS) » Rivers (Mass.) School (2009-10)

john

garrison

Offensive Line l Fourth Season Nebraska (2003) A former Husker offensive lineman, John Garrison has been a member of Nebraska’s staff for the past seven seasons, including serving as an assistant coach working with the offensive line for the past four seasons. Garrison has played a major role in the Huskers ranking in the top 20 nationally in each of the past four years. In his four years as a full-time assistant head coach, Nebraska has averaged more than 3,000 rushing yards per season. The Huskers have totaled five 1,000-yard rushers in Garrison’s four seasons working with the offensive line, including Ameer Abdullah, the only player in school history with three 1,000-yard rushing seasons. Garrison’s offensive line helped pave the way for Abdullah to climb to second on Nebraska’s all-time rushing chart, helping Abdullah become a finalist for the 2014 Doak Walker Award. Garrison’s line has also blocked well in the passing game, ranking in the top 30 nationally for fewest sacks allowed in both 2013 and 2014. In 2013, a depleted offensive line helped three Husker quarterbacks each throw for more than 600 yards, a first in school history. Nebraska’s line also paved the way for two 1,000-yard rushers in 2012, when quarterback Taylor Martinez became the first player in school history to throw for 2,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in the same season. Martinez established Nebraska’s top total offense season in 2012. Spencer Long, a 2014 NFL Draft pick who joined the Husker program as a walk-on, earned All-America honors in 2001, becoming the first Nebraska offensive lineman to be recognized as an All-American since 2001. Long was also a first-team AllBig Ten honoree, one of 11 offensive linemen to earn all-conference accolades under Garrison. Nebraska has averaged nearly three all-conference selections on the offensive line in Garrison’s four seasons working with the unit.

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coaching eXPERIENCE (10 years)

NEBRASKA (7 YEARS)

» Offensive Line (2013-14) » Assistant Offensive Line/Tight Ends (2011-12) » Football Intern (2008-10) HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT (3 YEARS) » Blue Springs (Mo.) (2005-07)

coaches & staff

ross

els

Linebackers l Recruiting Coordinator l Fourth Season UNO (1988) Ross Els is in his fourth season coaching the Husker linebackers. Els has also served as Nebraska’s recruiting coordinator for the past three seasons, and he coordinated the Husker special teams in 2012 and 2013. Els boasts 26 years of collegiate coaching experience, including a four-year head coaching stint at Hastings (Neb.) College, where he compiled a 32-9 record. Els’ linebackers have combined for 270 tackles in 2014 with 23 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks. Els has helped junior college transfer Zaire Anderson overcome a season-ending knee injury in 2013 to return as a force this fall. Anderson leads Nebraska with 95 tackles, 12 TFLs, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Trevor Roach has also bounced back from a previous season-ending injury and ranks fourth on the team with 63 tackles and has added seven tackles for loss, 1.0 sack and two fumble recoveries. Roach has benefitted from Els’ instruction, as the former walk-on has played in every game this season after entering the year with only 10 career games played and 12 career tackles. While Els has helped Anderson and Roach overcome injuries to thrive as fifth-year seniors, Els has also played a key role in the development of the Huskers’ underclassmen, as three of the six linebackers on the depth chart are either freshmen or sophomores. In 2012, Will Compton earned All-Big Ten honors before being selected in the NFL Draft. Michael Rose-Ivey - who has missed this season with an injury - tied for third on the team with 66 tackles as a redshirt freshman. The 2011 season was a special one for Els’ unit, as Lavonte David was named the Big Ten Linebacker of the Year. David, who has gone on to be an All-Pro in the NFL, had 133 tackles in 2011 while earning a spot as a Butkus Award finalist. In a two-year career, David totaled 285 tackles - fourth all-time at Nebraska - with 28 TFLs and 11.5 sacks.

coaching eXPERIENCE (26 years)

NEBRASKA (4 YEARS)

» Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator (2014)

» LBs/Recruiting Coord./Special Teams Coord. (2012-13)

» Linebackers (2011) OHIO (6 YEARS) » Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers/ Special Teams Coordinator (2010) » Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator (2007-09) » Linebackers (2005-06) NEW MEXICO STATE (4 YEARS) » Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers (2003-04) » Special Teams/Safeties (2001-02) HASTINGS COLLEGE (6 YEARS) » Head Coach (1997-2000) » Defensive Coordinator/Secondary (1996) » Quarterbacks (1995) Northern iowa (2 YEARS) » Secondary (1994) » Graduate Assistant (1989) uno (4 YEARS) » Secondary (1990-93)

ricK

KACZENSKI

Defensive Line l Third Season Notre Dame (1997) Rick Kaczenski is in his third full season on the Nebraska staff, but he is coaching in his fourth Husker bowl game, as he joined Nebraska as the defensive line coach prior to NU’s 2012 Capital One Bowl matchup with South Carolina In his third full season, Kacenzski has built Nebraska’s defensive line into one of the top units in the Big Ten despite the group’s youth. Among the 10 defensive linemen on Nebraska’s depth chart, six are freshmen or sophomores and two are junior college transfers, giving the Huskers eight first- or second-year players on the defensive line. NU’s starting line features three sophomores and Randy Gregory, a junior college transfer in his second year in the Husker program. The only two defensive linemen who have played more than two seasons at Nebraska are tackle Kevin Williams, a fourth-year junior who has missed two full seasons due to injury, and Jack Gangwish, a junior walk-on who switched to the defensive line in 2013 and had never played in a game before this season. Despite its inexperience, NU’s defensive line has thrived this fall. Led by Gregory, a two-time All-Big Ten selection and Collins, a 2014 second-team pick, the unit has combined for 225 tackles, 49 tackles for loss and 21.5 sacks. Gregory leads the line with 50 tackles and 7.0 sacks despite missing two games due to injury. In just two seasons, the projected top-10 NFL Draft pick ranks ninth in school history with 17.5 career sacks. Collins is tied for the team lead with 12 TFLs while seven defensive linemen have recorded a sack, including a quartet with at least 3.0 sacks apiece. In 2013, Kaczenski’s unit totaled 247 tackles, 50 tackles for loss and 24.0 sacks, as Nebraska ranked seventh nationally in sacks and 18th in TFLs. Gregory led the Big Ten with 10.5 sacks - including 9.0 in the Huskers’ eight conference games - to earn first-team All-Big Ten accolades. Jason Ankrah was also an All-Big Ten pick, as Kaczenski has coached four defensive linemen to All-Big Ten honors in two seasons at Nebraska, and his linemen have earned 15 All-Big Ten awards in the past eight seasons.

coaching eXPERIENCE (16 years)

NEBRASKA (3 YEARS)

» Defensive Line (2012-14) IOWA (7 YEARS) » Defensive Line (2007-11) » Graduate Assistant (2005-06) ELON (1 YEAR) » Offensive Line/Tight Ends (2004) EAST TENNESSEE STATE (1 YEAR) » Offensive Line/Tight Ends (2003) SOUTH CAROLINA STATE (1 YEAR) » Offensive Line (2002) SOUTH CAROLINA (3 YEARS) » Graduate Assistant (1999-2001)

charlton

warren

Secondary l First Season Air Force (1999) Charlton Warren is completing his first season as the Huskers’ secondary coach. Warren spent the previous nine seasons working with the secondary at Air Force, including serving as the Falcons’ defensive coordinator in each of his final six seasons Warren’s secondary has impressed this season, helping the Huskers rank third nationally in pass efficiency defense and 26th in passing yards allowed. Nebraska is tied for the national lead by holding opponents to a 47.5 completion rate, and opponents have thrown as many interceptions (12) as touchdowns (12). The Huskers are also allowing an average of only 5.9 yards per passing attempt to rank eighth nationally, and the 12 touchdown passes Nebraska has allowed rank as the 11thfewest in the country. NU has held its opponent to a 50-percent completion rate or less in nine of 12 games. Individually, safety Nate Gerry - who worked at linebacker as a true freshman in 2013 - has excelled under Warren’s watch. An All-Big Ten honoree, Gerry led the conference with five interceptions in Big Ten play. In addition to leading NU with five picks, Gerry ranks second on the team with 85 tackles and two forced fumbles, and he has added seven TFLs and a half sack. Corey Cooper ranks behind Gerry with 65 tackles and Cooper has intercepted one pass. At cornerback, Josh Mitchell owns 37 tackles with a team-high 12 pass breakups, while first-year starter Daniel Davie has recorded 36 stops with two interceptions. Warren’s secondary has combined for 286 tackles in 2014 with 10 interceptions and 32 pass breakups, an impressive total for a unit that features four first-year secondary players. Warren’s group has also scored two defensive touchdowns this fall.

coaching eXPERIENCE (10 years)

NEBRASKA (1 YEAR)

» Secondary (2014)

AIR FORCE (9 YEARS) » Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/ Secondary (2012-13) » Co-Defensive Coordinator/Secondary/ Recruiting Coordinator (2008-11) » Secondary/Recruiting Coordinator (2005-07)

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coaches & staff

jeff

kyle

Assistant Athletic Director for Football l Seventh Season Nebraska (1987)

Graduate Assistant Offense

jamrog

Former Nebraska player and assistant coach Jeff Jamrog is in his seventh year as the Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations for the Husker program in 2014. A finalist for the 2012 FootballScoop.com Director of Football Operations of the Year, Jamrog plays a key role in the administrative aspects of the football program and serves as a liaison with other parts of the athletic department. Jamrog coordinates the travel, budget and staffing for the football office, spearheading football scheduling, overseeing the compliance, strength training, equipment and academic support units regarding football issues and also supervising football support staffs. Jamrog is on the AFCA’s Director of Football Operations committee. Jamrog returned to NU after spending four seasons as Minnesota State-Mankato’s head coach. He guided the Mavericks to a 17-27 record, including a 6-5 mark in 2004, the first winning season since 1994. The team boasted a six-game improvement, which was not only a school record but tied for the fifth-largest jump in NCAA Division II history. His four-year run at Minnesota State came after a brief stint as the defensive coordinator at Western Illinois in the spring of 2004. Prior to that appointment, Jamrog had spent the previous four seasons on Frank Solich’s staff at Nebraska. Jamrog tutored the Huskers’ interior defensive linemen each of his four years on the defensive staff. In his final season, Jamrog also coached the defensive ends and was named special teams coordinator for the 2003 Huskers. Before his first tenure on the Nebraska coaching staff, Jamrog spent three years as defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach at New Mexico State. Jamrog served as the defensive coordinator at Nebraska-Omaha from 1994 to 1996. He was the inside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator at the University of South Dakota from 1990 to 1993. He began his coaching career at Nebraska in 1988 and 1989 as a graduate assistant. Originally a walk-on for the Huskers, Jamrog played for the freshman team in 1983, redshirted in 1984, then lettered for three years as a defensive end. As a senior, Jamrog started and had 66 tackles, eight sacks and 13 tackles for loss. Jamrog was a first-team CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1987 and was an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipient. He was also the winner of the 1987 Guy Chamberlin Trophy. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Nebraska in 1987 and his master’s in business administration in 1990.

brey

Kyle Brey is in his second season as an offensive graduate assistant at Nebraska, where he works extensively with the tight ends. Prior to Nebraska, Brey spent two seasons at Kansas, where he served as graduate assistant for the offense in 2012, and a quality control coach with the special teams in 2011. Brey earned four letters at Buffalo, playing both tight end and fullback. Brey played in 38 games for the Bulls who were coached by former Husker Turner Gill for his first three seasons. Brey had eight catches in his career. Brey comes from a coaching background. His father, Mike, is the head men’s basketball coach at Notre Dame. His grandfather was a high school athletic director, while his grandmother was the swimming coach at George Washington University. Brey received his bachelor’s degree in sociology from Buffalo in December of 2010.

joe

ganz

Graduate Assistant Offense

Joe Ganz is in his third year as a graduate assistant and his fifth year overall on the Nebraska staff. Previously, Ganz served as a football intern and graduate manager in 2010 and 2011. Ganz works extensively with the Husker quarterbacks, in addition to helping offensive coordinator Tim Beck in a variety of roles. Ganz was a record-setting Husker quarterback from 2004 to 2008. In only 16 career starts, Ganz ended his career owning 23 Nebraska records. He established NU records with 510 passing yards, 528 yards of total offense and seven passing touchdowns against Kansas State in 2007 in his second career start. As the Huskers’ full-time starting quarterback in Bo Pelini’s first season in 2008, Ganz set school records with 3,568 passing yards and 25 touchdowns. In the classroom, Ganz was a 2008 first-team academic All-Big 12 selection. He earned his degree in business administration from Nebraska in December of 2008.

james

austin

Head Football Strength Coach l Seventh Season Wisconsin (1996)

Graduate Assistant Defense

dobson

James Dobson is in his seventh season as Head Football Strength Coach. Dobson oversees all aspects of the Husker strength and conditioning program for football, which includes winter conditioning, summer workouts and in-season training. In 2012, Dobson was one of 15 strength and conditioning coaches certified as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. In Dobson’s seven seasons directing Nebraska’s strength and conditioning efforts, the Huskers have had impressive gains both on and off the field. Outstanding conditioning has been a key factor in NU ranking among the nation’s top fourth-quarter teams, helping Nebraska to 66 wins in his seven seasons. Prior to Nebraska, Dobson was part of the Iowa Hawkeye football program. He was in Iowa City during one of the most successful periods in school history. Iowa appeared in bowl games in six of seven seasons and won 38 games from 2002 to 2005. Iowa won 25 Big Ten games in that same period, including Big Ten titles in 2002 and 2004. Dobson has had a history of working with some of the top college football players in the country over the past decade. Top pupils Dobson has worked with include defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, cornerback Prince Amukamara and linebacker Lavonte David at Nebraska along with safety Bob Sanders, tight end Dallas Clark, offensive tackle Robert Gallery and linebacker Chad Greenway at Iowa. Suh was a Heisman finalist and the most decorated defensive lineman in nearly two decades while earning national player-of-the-year honors for the Cornhuskers in 2009. Following the completion of his career, Suh showed his appreciation by donating $2 million to enhance the four-year old Nebraska strength and conditioning facility. Before Iowa, Dobson spent two years as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Southern Methodist, working with the football, volleyball and basketball teams. Dobson attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he worked as a student assistant with the Badger football team for three seasons. He earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Wisconsin in 1996, and his master’s of science and administration degree from Central Michigan in 2004. A certified strength and conditioning specialist and a member of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association and the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Dobson is a native of Mt. Horeb, Wis.

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cassidy

Austin Cassidy is in his first season as a Nebraska defensive graduate assistant and his third season on the Husker staff. Cassidy was also a member of the Husker defensive staff in 2012 and 2013. Cassidy works primarily with the safeties. Cassidy was a Husker safety from 2008 to 2011, after redshirting in 2007. Cassidy earned 20 starts in his career, totaling 128 tackles with three interceptions and five breakups. He was an honorable-mention All-Big Ten selection as a senior in 2011. Cassidy was a two-time, first-team CoSIDA Academic All-American, only the 14th Husker to be a two-time, first-team academic All-American. In 2011, he was a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy, considered to be the equivalent of the “academic” Heisman Trophy. Cassidy received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Nebraska in May of 2011. He is married to the former Alex Ball. Cassidy’s father, Tim, was Nebraska’s Associate Athletic Director for Football Operations from 2004 to 2007, and Tim currently serves as the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Football at Arizona State.

max

onyegbule

Graduate Assistant Defense

Max Onyegbule is in his first season on the Nebraska staff in 2014, and he serves as a defensive graduate assistant. Onyegbule spent the 2013 season as a defensive graduate assistant at Kansas, his alma mater. As a defensive lineman for Kansas from 2006 to 2009, Onyegbule registered 67 tackles as a three-year letterwinner. As a senior in 2009, Onyegbule totaled 37 tackles, including 16 solo stops. He added 11 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks. Kansas enjoyed great success during Onyegbule’s career, including a 12-1 record in 2007, when the Jayhawks earned an Orange Bowl victory over Virginia Tech and finished with a No. 7 final national ranking. Onyegbule earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Kansas in December of 2010.

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Nebraska football support staff

Austen Everson Assistant Director of Football Operations

Jake Wesch Recruiting Manager

Aaryn Kearney Director of Recruiting Operations

Brian Crist Director of Player Personnel

Drew Soukup Regional Recruiting Assistant

Kenny Wilhite Regional Recruiting Assistant

Mike Nobler Football Video Coordinator

Tate Guillotte Assistant Football Video Coordinator

Mike Cunningham Football Staff Assistant

Joni Duff Football Staff Assistant

Teri Riggins Football Staff Assistant

Dr. Lonnie Albers Associate A.D. for Athletic Medicine

Mark Mayer Head Football Athletic Trainer

Drew Hamblin Assistant Football Athletic Trainer

Brandon Armstrong Assistant Football Athletic Trainer

Tyler Clarke Assistant Strength Coach

Willie Jones Assistant Strength Coach

Taylor Porter Assistant Strength Coach

Ben Schumacher Assistant Strength Coach

Ryan Reist Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition

Jay Terry Equipment Manager

Steve Waterfield

Dennis Leblanc Senior Associate A.D. for Academics

Keith Zimmer Associate A.D. for Life Skills & N-Club

Senior Associate A.D. for Performance & Strategic Research

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Mike Caputo

Justin Drudik

Jake Mandelko

Tim Marlowe

Dan Rudolph

Barrett Ruud

Chris Schuller

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SHAWN EICHORST Director of Athletics l Second Year l Wisconsin-Whitewater (1990)

Shawn Eichorst was named Nebraska’s 14th Director of Athletics on Oct. 4, 2012, by Chancellor Harvey Perlman. Eichorst leads a tradition-rich athletic program of 24 varsity intercollegiate teams, 600-plus student-athletes and more than 275 full-time employees. Nebraska’s reputation as a world-class academic institution and its stature as one of the strongest and most balanced athletic departments in collegiate athletics supports Eichorst’s top priority, which is to ensure all Husker student-athletes have the necessary support to succeed in academics, athletics and life. Since taking over for the legendary Tom Osborne as Director of Athletics on Jan. 3, 2013, one of Eichorst’s top priorities has been creating a positive culture befitting of one of the nation’s finest athletic departments. That culture extends beyond Nebraska’s coaches, staff and student-athletes to all of Husker Nation. Eichorst has made nearly 300 public appearances, including nearly 200 speaking engagements in Nebraska. He serves on the Chancellor’s Senior Administrative Team and regularly meets with campus administrators and deans. Eichorst’s monthly radio show and Connecting on Campus column promote the university’s academic and athletic successes, along with the academic and community achievements of Husker student-athletes. Eichorst was also the first Director of Athletics to visit the Big Ten-based Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) at its Champaign, Ill., headquarters. The CIC is a highly successful academic-based consortium of 15 schools, including all 14 in the Big Ten Conference. Nebraska is leading the Big Ten and the CIC in several areas, including the Digital Humanities and head injury research. Under Eichorst’s watch, Nebraska extended its nation-leading total of CoSIDA Academic All-Americans to 314, including seven in 2013-14. NU also increased its nation-leading total to 17 NCAA Top Ten Award winners, as Mary Weatherholt (women’s tennis) earned the honor in 2014. A total of 279 Huskers were honored at the Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet, and 208 Husker student-athletes earned Academic All-Big Ten honors in 2013-14, an increase of 20 from 2012-13. In 2013-14, Nebraska became one of only two NCAA institutions – and the first Big Ten program in history – to qualify for a football bowl game, and advance to NCAA postseason in the major team sports of volleyball, soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball. Nebraska was the only institution to win a postseason game in six of those seven sports. The Nebraska football team completed its sixth straight nine-win season, while playing in its third consecutive New Year’s Day bowl game, a win over Georgia. The volleyball team advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight in its first season at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Husker soccer team qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005, and advanced to the second round after winning Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles. The women’s basketball team captured Nebraska’s first-ever conference tournament title while earning an NCAA Tournament win for the second straight year. The Huskers also hosted an NCAA Regional at Pinnacle Bank Arena – the first time since 1993 that NCAA Tournament basketball came to Lincoln. The men’s basketball team earned Nebraska’s first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 1998, following a top-four Big Ten finish. The men’s and women’s basketball teams qualified for the NCAA Tournament in the same season for the first time since 1998. The bowling team earned an NCAA runner-up finish, and the rifle team finished fifth at the NCAA Championships. The women’s gymnastics program made the NCAA Super Six and earned a share of the Big Ten title. The men’s gymnastics team added an eighth-place NCAA finish, while the wrestling team claimed 11th at nationals - its top showing at the NCAA Championships since 2009. The softball team shared the Big Ten regular-season title and advanced to an NCAA Super Regional for the second straight season. The baseball team earned its first NCAA Tournament bid since 2008. It marked the first time in school history the baseball and men’s basketball teams advanced to the NCAA Tournament in the same season. The men’s track and field team finished 12th at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, after finishing 17th at the indoor meet. The women added a 19th-place finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. The Huskers produced 42 All-Americans who won 51 awards, including 29 first-team honors - NU’s highest totals in more than a decade. Nebraska ranked in the top 20 nationally in attendance in football (90,933, 9th), volleyball (8,175, 1st), men’s basketball (15,419, 13th), women’s basketball (6,161, 11th), baseball (3,241, 15th) and softball (963) in 2013-14. NU’s football, men’s basketball and volleyball attendances were all school records, and the Huskers extended NCAA-record home sellout streaks in both football (333) and volleyball (200). Nebraska is focused on improving the game-day atmosphere at every venue, including a $12.3 million upgrade of its wireless networks in Memorial Stadium in 2014. It is the largest wireless network system installation at a college stadium in history. The upgrade includes a new sound system, IPTV system installation and innovative smartphone applications. In the summer of 2013, Memorial Stadium expansion increased capacity while adding the innovative Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory (NAPL) inside East Stadium next

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to the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior (CB3). The men’s and women’s basketball teams became the primary tenants at Pinnacle Bank Arena, and the renovated Devaney Center became the home of the Husker volleyball, wrestling and men’s and women’s gymnastics programs. The next major facility project is a world-class, $20.4 million Nebraska Soccer and Tennis Complex, located just north of the Devaney Center and Innovation Campus. When completed in 2015, the facilities will rank among the best in the Big Ten. Eichorst came to Nebraska after serving as Director of Athletics at Miami in 2011 and 2012. During his tenure, Eichorst helped grow the academic reputation of an already sterling program with NCAA Top 10 recognition in Academic Progress Rates (APR) for five programs – football, baseball, men’s diving, women’s cross country and women’s golf. Miami’s Hurricane Club grew to more than 5,000 nationwide. A total of $19 million in student-athlete support was generated in 2011-12, and $14.2 million in capital gifts was raised for the Center for Athletic Excellence. Eichorst hired legendary men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga, and the Hurricanes advanced to the NIT second round. The women’s basketball program posted the highest national ranking in school history (No. 5) and advanced to the NCAA second round. The women’s tennis team advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight for the fourth straight season, and the baseball team made its 40th consecutive NCAA appearance. The women’s soccer team posted the first NCAA Tournament win in history, and the volleyball team made its third straight NCAA Tournament trip. Before heading to Miami, Eichorst was the Deputy Athletics Director at Wisconsin from 2009 to 2011. He was the Chief Operating Officer and oversaw the day-to-day operations (23 intercollegiate programs, 850 student-athletes, 320 full-time employees) under Director of Athletics and former Husker Barry Alvarez. Eichorst was involved in the design and planning of a new ice hockey and swimming facility, and the Student-Athlete Performance Center at Camp Randall Stadium. At South Carolina, Eichorst oversaw daily operations of the department and supervised Lou Holtz’s and Steve Spurrier’s football programs and Ray Tanner’s baseball program. The football team was bowl-eligible each season, and the baseball team competed in the 2004 College World Series. Additionally, he coordinated and supervised multi-million dollar facility projects, including a football training facility. From 1999 to 2003, Eichorst served as the Director of Athletics at Wisconsin-Whitewater, which produced four top 10 percent NACDA Directors Cup finishes, one NCAA team title, two NCAA runner-up finishes and five individual national champions. The program also featured 11 CoSIDA Academic All-America selections, seven NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners and 74 All-Americans. A native of Lone Rock, Wis., Eichorst was an all-conference defensive back, three-time letterwinner and 1990 football team captain for Wisconsin-Whitewater. He graduated magna cum laude in business from UW-Whitewater in 1990 and earned a law degree from Marquette in 1995. He practiced law in Milwaukee until 1999. He is a past member of the NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee and the State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors. He previously served as an assistant adjunct professor of law at Marquette Law School, where he taught classes in sports law. He serves on the Marquette University National Sports Law Institute Board of Advisors. In 2006, Marquette awarded Eichorst the Sports Law Alumnus of the Year award. He also is a graduate of the Sports Management Institute and serves on its Executive Committee.

The Eichorst Family (clockwise): Kristin, Shawn, Jack, Bennett and Joseph.

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nebraska athletics senior management team

Chris Anderson

Associate Athletic Director Community Relations

Pat Logsdon

Senior Associate Athletic Director Senior Woman Administrator

Marc Boehm

Bob Burton

Executive Associate Athletic Director

Senior Associate Athletic Director

Jamie Vaughn

Steve Waterfield

Associate Athletic Director Compliance

Senior Associate Athletic Director

Performance & Strategic Research

John Jentz

Dennis Leblanc

Senior Associate Athletic Director CFO, Business Office

Jamie Williams

Associate Athletic Director

Leadership, Student-Athlete Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives

Senior Associate Athletic Director Academics

David Witty

Senior Associate Athletic Director Marketing and Communications

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Integrity

Trust

Respect

Teamwork

Loyalty

Keith Zimmer

Associate Athletic Director Life Skills & N Club

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university of nebraska administration harvey josephine

perlman

potuto

UNL Chancellor

Faculty Athletics Representative

Harvey Perlman was named the 19th Chancellor of the University of NebraskaLincoln on April 1, 2001. He had served as Interim Chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln since July 16, 2000. A former dean of the University of Nebraska College of Law (1983-98), Perlman has also served as interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNL (1995-96). A Nebraska native, Perlman was raised in York, and earned a bachelor of arts in history and a juris doctorate from the University of Nebraska. During his law school years, he was editor in chief of the Nebraska Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif, a law honors society. He joined the NU law faculty in 1967 after spending a year as a Bigelow Teaching Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School. He served on the Nebraska law faculty until 1974 when he joined the faculty at the University of Virginia Law School. He returned to Nebraska in 1983 when he accepted the deanship of the Nebraska Law College, a post he held until 1998 when he returned to the professoriate. He has also served as a visiting professor at Florida State University College of Law, the University of Puget Sound School of Law and the University of Iowa College of Law. In 2011, Perlman was named an Honorary University Professor of Xi’an Jiaotong University, in Xi’an, China. This rare lifetime appointment entitles Perlman to privileges at the university, with which UNL has many institutional ties. Perlman also will occasionally lecture and teach at Xi’an Jiaotong University. The title is the highest honor the university awards to a foreign scholar, and recognizes Perlman as an accomplished scholar or professional of important international reputation. The award also recognizes Perlman for his significant efforts in globalizing UNL and Xi’an Jiaotong University through joint research and partnership degree programs. His area of legal expertise lies in torts and intellectual property. He is a member of the Nebraska State and American Bar Associations and is a Life Fellow of the American Bar Association. Perlman is co-author of “Intellectual Property and Unfair Competition” (5th edition, 1998) and co-reporter for the American Law Institute’s “Restatement of Unfair Competition” (1994). He serves on the Council of the American Law Institute, a leading national law reform organization and as one of Nebraska’s Commissioners of Uniform State Laws. He previously served as a member of the NCAA Board of Directors and is past chair of the Bowl Championship Series Presidential Oversight Committee. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Innovation Campus Development Corporation. He received the George Turner Award from the Nebraska State Bar Association for contributions to the legal profession and the Roger T. Larson Community Builder Award from the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. Perlman and his wife, Susan, an NU alumna, are the parents of two daughters. Anne, who earned degrees from UNL and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, practices medicine in Lincoln and is married to UNL alumnus David Spinar; they have three children; Will, Ava, and Marco, Husker fans all. Daughter Amie, who received bachelors and juris doctorate degrees from UNL, is a Nebraska assistant attorney general and is married to UNL alumnus Ron Larson; they are the parents of Caleb and Finn.

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Josephine (Jo) R. Potuto, the Richard H. Larson Professor of Constitutional Law, has been Nebraska’s faculty representative (FAR) at the NCAA and conference level since May 15, 1997. In 2002, Potuto was named Outstanding Faculty Athletics Representative by the All-American Football Foundation. From 2008-09 to 2011-12 she was president of the 1A FAR (FARs from FBS institutions). Among her NCAA positions, Potuto spent nine years (the maximum) on the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions (chair her last two years) and currently substitutes when a member cannot serve. She was one of three Big 12 Conference representatives on the NCAA Division I Management Council, served on the NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championship Committee, and currently serves on an NCAA-wide (all divisions) committee to advise NCAA staff on student-athlete issues and educational programming for coaches, staff, and student-athletes. A sports law expert, Potuto regularly lectures and consults on sports issues in general and NCAA processes in particular. She is an expert witness in litigation involving sports issues. She testified before the House Subcommittee on the Constitution regarding due process in NCAA infractions hearings. In the past year she has appeared in media reports in the NY Times, LA Times, USA Today, Washington Post, CBSSports.com, and the Chronicle of Higher Education, among others. She has presented to the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, the Texas Commission of Higher Education, NCAA regional conferences, law conferences and law firms, NACDA, and to universities and law colleges, including the Universities of Istanbul, Washington, Maryland, Oklahoma, Santa Clara, Baltimore and Mississippi. Potuto is a past adviser to the Uniform Law Commissioners Committee to draft a sports agent statute, has drafted rules governing search and seizure and hearings for the Nebraska Racing Commission, and also has written on issues of gender equity in college athletics. She has authored numerous articles on sports law issues. She just completed an article on student-athlete use of their names/ likenesses with an econometrician and tax professor. Potuto delivered the 2012 Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture. She serves on the senate’s intercollegiate athletics committee. She is a past member of the UNL academic senate and also served on Nebraska’s NCAA site certification steering committee. Potuto teaches constitutional law, procedure, federal jurisdiction, and sports law. She has been a visiting professor of law at the University of Arizona, Rutgers University, the Cardozo College of Law at New York’s Yeshiva University, the University of Oregon, the University of North Carolina, and Seton Hall University. She has worked as an assistant prosecutor in both the Essex and Morris County (N.J.) prosecutor’s offices. Potuto was project director and a drafter of the Uniform Law Commissioners Sentencing and Corrections Act, as well as the drafter for the Nebraska Supreme Court Committee to Draft Criminal Jury Instructions. She is the author of three books. She was elected to membership in the American Law Institute, the Nebraska State Bar Foundation, and the Douglass Society. Potuto earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism at Rutgers’ Douglass College, and her master’s degree in English literature at Seton Hall. She earned her juris doctorate at the Rutgers Law College. She is a member of the bars of Nebraska and New Jersey and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts for Nebraska and New Jersey.

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the university of nebraska-lincoln The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is the primary research and doctoral degreegranting institution in Nebraska. As Nebraska’s land-grant university, it serves as the flagship institution of the University of Nebraska system. Officially chartered Feb. 15, 1869, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grew quickly to become one of the nation’s leading state universities. The University of Nebraska was the first university west of the Mississippi River to form a graduate school (1893) and to offer the Ph.D. (1896). Today UNL ranks among the top 50 institutions awarding the most doctoral degrees. It is a major research university, ranked in the top 20 among public universities for total endowment assets and new gifts. It is home to top researchers in such areas as plant genomics, remote sensing technologies, molecular virology, bioinformatics, food processing, early childhood education and nanoscale technology. The university’s missions are teaching, research and public service. More than 25,000 students matriculate through its nine colleges: Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education and Human Sciences, Engineering, Hixson-Lied Fine and Performing Arts, Journalism and Mass Communications and Law. A new curriculum, Achievement-Centered Education, launched in 2009, ensures graduates are competent in writing, communications and mathematics; have knowledge of diverse peoples and cultures and of the natural and physical world; understand ethics and social responsibilities; and are able to integrate these abilities to adapt to a changing world. Among UNL’s signature undergraduate programs are the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management, the UNL Honors Program and the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences program. UNL students participate in comprehensive programs of research as well as scholarly and creative activities. UNL offers 157 undergraduate majors, 79 master’s degree programs under 15 separate degree titles and 43 doctoral programs, leading to the degrees of doctor of philosophy, doctor of education and doctor of musical arts. One associate degree program, six professional degree programs and three educational specialist programs are available. Notable buildings on campus include the June and Paul Schorr III Center for Computer Science and Engineering, housed in south Memorial Stadium and donated to the university by the Nebraska Athletic Department. The Ken Morrison Life Sciences Research Center, dedicated in 2008, houses laboratories and offices for the Nebraska Center for Virology. The Whittier Building, a former junior high, has been completely restored for use as a research facility. The new Theodore Jorgensen Hall is the home of UNL’s Physics and Astronomy department. A building for nanoscience research came online in 2011. Faculty members at UNL have earned wide recognition as scholars and scientists. Professor of English Ted Kooser is a Pulitzer-prize winning poet and was the U.S. Poet Laureate (2004-06). James Van Etten, professor of plant pathology, is a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Political scientist John Hibbing, a leader in the cutting-edge study of the role of biology in shaping people’s political temperaments, was named a Guggenheim Fellow in 2013. English professor Ken Price is creating an internationally significant web-based archive of the works of Walt Whitman, and recently found an unknown cache of Whitman materials in the National Archives. Geoscientists Frank Rack and David Harwood are leading an international team of scientists drilling beneath the Antarctic ice to recover sedimentary cores, revealing information about Antarctica’s climate history and about the global climate machine. Dennis Molfese, director of UNL’s Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior, is leading a Big Ten/Ivy League consortium to study the effect of head injuries in sports. Nebraska Center for Virology Director Charles Wood is discovering how HIV transmits from infected mothers to children in Zambia. The Diocles Extreme Light Laboratory is putting UNL at the forefront of international high-field physics and laser research. Diocles will enable UNL physicists to create conditions similar to those at the core of the sun to study matter and energy in new ways. Another team of UNL physicists played a significant role in the development of the Large Hadron Collider and the July 2012 discovery of the long-theorized Higgs boson particle. The university reaches thousands of citizens across the state each year. The UNL Extension Division provides all Nebraskans with information and assistance in agriculture and natural resources, home economics, family living, 4-H and community resource development. An extensive Extended Education and Outreach program offers alternatives to formal on-campus education with Internet courses, summer reading courses, evening classes, independent study by correspondence, telecourses and study tours.

A number of specialized centers offer assistance to the state’s citizens. The Food Processing Center has helped hundreds of businesses with everything from product development to marketing, and NUTech Ventures expedites university-developed knowledge into real-world products and processes. Work is under way at Nebraska Innovation Campus, which is envisioned as a public-private sector research campus. UNL is home to the renowned Sheldon Museum of Art, the Christlieb Collection of Western Art, the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery and several other museums, including the University of Nebraska State Museum of natural history, which boasts a world-class fossil collection. In spring 2008, the university opened the International Quilt Study Center and Museum. The facility displays the largest publicly held collection of historic quilts and supports research into quilts and quiltmakers. Among the university’s renowned alumni are naturalist and author Loren Eiseley; Nobel prize-winners George Beadle, Donald Cram and Alan Heeger; artists Aaron Douglas and Weldon Kees; investor Warren Buffett; comedian Johnny Carson; singer Barbara Hendricks; artist and engineer Harold Edgerton; military officer John J. Pershing; and authors Willa Cather and Mari Sandoz.

Nebraska Board of Regents

Timothy Clare, J.D. Lincoln

Hal Daub Omaha

Howard Hawks Omaha (Chairman)

Bob Phares North Platte (Vice Chairman)

Jim Pillen Columbus

Robert Schafer Beatrice

Kent Schroeder, J.D. Kearney

Bob Whitehouse Omaha

Kevin Knudson UNL

Jordan Koch UNO

Krupa Savalia UNMC

Connor Schulte UNK

James Linder Interim President, University of Nebraska System

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all-america honors

Second Team

» Ameer Abdullah, IB (SI, Walter Camp, Scout, CBS, Athlon, AP)

» Randy Gregory, DE (FWAA) » De’Mornay Pierson-El, PR (USA Today, SI, Sporting News, FWAA) Third Team » De’Mornay Pierson-El, PR (Athlon) » Randy Gregory, DE (AP) Freshman All-American

» De’Mornay Pierson-El, PR (Scout, 247 Sports, USA Today, Sporting News)

midseason all-america honors

First Team » Ameer Abdullah, IB (CBS Sports) Second Team » Ameer Abdullah, IB (Phil Steele) Third Team » Randy Gregory, DE (Phil Steele)

all-big TEN honors

First Team » Ameer Abdullah, AP (ESPN) » Kenny Bell, WR (Coaches) » Randy Gregory, DE (Coaches, Media) » De’Mornay Pierson-El, PR (ESPN) Second Team » Ameer Abdullah, IB (Coaches, Media) » Maliek Collins, DT (Coaches) » Nate Gerry, S (Media) Honorable Mention » Zaire Anderson (Coaches, Media) » Kenny Bell, WR (Media) » Corey Cooper, S (Media) » Jake Cotton, OG (Coaches, Media) » Maliek Collins, DT (Media) » Sam Foltz, P (Coaches) » Nate Gerry, S (Coaches) » Alex Lewis, OT (Coaches, Media) » Josh Mitchell, CB (Coaches, Media) All-Freshman Team » De’Mornay Pierson-El, PR (BTN, ESPN) Honorable-Mention All-Freshman Team » Drew Brown, PK (BTN) » Joshua Kalu, DB (BTN)

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national Player-of-the-Week Honors

Athlon National Offensive Player of the Week » Ameer Abdullah, IB (vs. Rutgers)

College Football Performance Award (CFPA) RB of the Week » Ameer Abdullah, IB (vs. Illinois) CFPA All-Purpose Player of the Week » Ameer Abdullah, IB (vs. Rutgers) CFPA Punter of the Week » Sam Foltz, P (vs. McNeese State) Lott Trophy IMPACT Player of the Week » Randy Gregory, DE (vs. Miami) Maxwell Award Player of the Week » Ameer Abdullah, IB (vs. Rutgers) Paul Hornung Award Weekly Honor Roll » Ameer Abdullah, IB (vs. McNeese State) » Ameer Abdullah, IB (vs. Miami) » Ameer Abdullah, IB (vs. Rutgers)

Big TEN Player-of-the-Week Honors

Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week » Ameer Abdullah, IB (vs. Florida Atlantic) » Ameer Abdullah, IB (vs. Miami) » Ameer Abdullah, IB (vs. Illinois) » Ameer Abdullah, IB (vs. Rutgers) Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week » Nate Gerry, S (Iowa)

Team Season Awards

» Team MVP: Ameer Abdullah » Offensive MVP: Ameer Abdullah » Defensive MVP: Nate Gerry, Maliek Collins » Special Teams MVP: De’Mornay Pierson-El » Offensive Scout Team MVP: Jerald Foster, Mikale Wilbon » Defensive Scout Team MVP: Erik Evans, Zach Stovall » Walk-On of the Year: Josh Faulkenberry » Lifter of the Year: Jack Gangwish

Nebraska Senior Awards

» Guy Chamberlin Trophy: Ameer Abdullah » Tom Novak Award: Trevor Roach » Cletus Fischer Native Son Award: Jake Cotton » Pat Clare Award: Trevor Roach

Nebraska Scholarships

» Brook Berringer Memorial Scholarship: Imani Cross » Jake Young Memorial Scholarship: Mark Pelini » George Sullivan Endowed Scholarship: Johnny Stanton

Nebraska season captains

» Ameer Abdullah, IB » Kenny Bell, WR » Corey Cooper, S » Jake Cotton, OG » Josh Mitchell, CB

Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week » Sam Foltz, P (McNeese State) » De’Mornay Pierson-El, PR (Fresno State, Iowa)

National Awards

Ameer Abdulah, Senior, IB » Doak Walker Award Finalist (1 of 3) » Doak Walker Award Semifinalist (1 of 10) » Maxwell Award Semifinalist (1 of 10) » Senior CLASS Award Finalist (1 of 10) » Wuerffel Trophy FInalist (1 of 12) » Hornung Award Finalist (1 of 5) » Pop Warner National College Football Award Finalist (1 of 4) » Walter Camp Award Watch List » Big Ten Preseason Player to Watch » AFCA Good Works Team Watch List Kenny Bell, Senior, WR » Biletnikoff Award Watch List » Hornung Award Watch List Corey Cooper, Senior, S » Lott Trophy Wach List Randy Gregory, Junior, DE » Chuck Bednarik Award Semifinalist (1 of 20) » Ted Hendricks Award Mid-Season Watch List (1 of 32) » Lott Trophy Quarterfinalist (1 of 20) » Walter Camp Award Watch List » Nagurski Trophy Watch List » Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List Mark Pelini, Senior, C » Campbell Trophy Semifinalist (1 of 169) » Rimington Trophy Watch List

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Academic All-Big TEN (21)

Name Ameer Abdullah Josh Banderas Maliek Collins Jake Cotton Sam Cotton Joey Felici Kevin Gladney Greg Hart Lane Hovey* Harrison Jordan Alex Lewis Josh Mitchell Mike Moudy Mark Pelini Givens Price Ryne Reeves Brandon Reilly Trevor Roach David Sutton Chris Weber Jordan Westerkamp

Yr.^ Major Sr. History So. Broadcasting So. Undeclared Gr. History Jr. Business Administration Sr. Management/Business Administration So. Child, Youth & Family Studies So. Finance/Marketing Sr. Business Administration So. Business Administration Sr. Sociology Sr. Communication Studies Sr. English Sr. Mathematics/History Sr. Accounting/Management Sr. Economics/Management Jr. Marketing Sr. Finance/Management Sr. Marketing/Management Jr. Undeclared Jr. Undeclared

^year represents academic standing; *4.0 GPA

Hometown Homewood, Ala. Lincoln, Neb. Kansas City, Mo. Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. Omaha, Neb. Akron, Ohio Dayton, Ohio Adel, Iowa Omaha, Neb. Tempe, Ariz. Corona, Calif. Castle Rock, Colo. Youngstown, Ohio Houston, Texas Crete, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. Elkhorn, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. Omaha, Neb. Lombard, Ill.

husker graduates in the holiday bowl (15)

Name Ameer Abdullah Zaire Anderson Kenny Bell Corey Cooper Jake Cotton Joey Felici Derek Foster Paul Kelly Josh Mitchell Mike Moudy Mark Pelini Trevor Roach Jamal Turner Austin Williams Kevin Williams

Pos. Hometown IB Homewood, Ala. LB Philadelphia, Pa. WR Boulder, Colo. S Maywood, Ill. OL Lincoln, Neb. CB Omaha, Neb. CB Elm Creek, Neb. LS Davie, Fla. CB Corona, Calif. OL Castle Rock, Colo. C Youngstown, Ohio LB Elkhorn, Neb. WR Arlington, Texas LB Omaha, Neb. DT Holland, Ohio

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Nebraska alphabetical & numerical rosters

No. Name

8 *** 88 2 * 7 ** 13 * 43 4 * 61 33 52 * 80 *** 40 83 37 ** 53 9 34 9 ** 6 11 * 28 7 * 26 62 6 *** 68 *** 84 * 32 ** 2 23 ** 88 48 63 92 31 59 * 27 * 30 67 42 * 51 17 95 69 25 * 12 81 29 4 * 73 72 25 91 13 18 21 ** 39 35 ** 47 50 76 11 38 1 10 19 89 17 30 77

Abdullah, Ameer Akinmoladun, Freedom Alexander, LeRoy Allen, Taariq Anderson, Zaire Appleget, Noah Armstrong Jr., Tommy Arneson, Noah Bailey, Christian Banderas, Josh Bell, Kenny Betka, Ty Blum, Jared Bondi, Mauro Boryca, Alex Broekemeier, Tyson Brown, Drew Burtch, Sam Bush, AJ Carter, Cethan Cockrell, Byerson Collins, Maliek Connely, Thomas Conrad, Cole Cooper, Corey Cotton, Jake Cotton, Sam Cross, Imani Darlington, Zack Davie, Daniel Dzuris, Ross Evans, Erik Farmer, Tanner Faulkenberry, Josh Felici, Joey Finnin, Matt Foltz, Sam Foster, Derek Foster, Jerald Foster, Trey Freudenberg, Ryan Fyfe, Ryker Gangwish, Jack Gates, Nick Gerry, Nate Gifford, Luke Gladney, Kevin Graham, Nolan Gregory, Randy Hahn, Sam Hannon, Zach Holtmeier, Blake Hoppes, Tyler Hovey, Lane Irons, Glenn Jackson, Charles Jakub, Cameron Janovich, Andy Jarzynka, Matt Johns, Garret Johnson Jr., Dwayne Jones, Chris Jordan, Harrison Joseph, Boaz Kalu, Joshua Keels, Joe Ketter, Connor King, Sedrick Kitrell, Bo Knevel, David

Pos. Ht.

IB TE S WR LB WR QB DL WR LB WR WR TE PK LB QB PK WR QB TE DB DT LB OL S OL TE IB QB CB DE DE OL LS CB OL P CB DL TE OL QB DE OL DB DB WR DB DE OL OL WR DE WR WR DB DB FB DE DL OL DB FB DB DB DE TE DE FB OL

5-9 6-4 6-0 6-3 5-11 6-2 6-1 6-3 5-11 6-2 6-1 5-7 6-4 6-0 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-0 6-2 5-11 6-5 6-1 6-6 6-4 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-3 5-9 6-7 6-1 5-11 6-3 6-0 6-5 6-2 6-2 6-5 6-2 6-3 6-1 5-11 6-6 6-6 6-5 6-2 6-4 6-4 5-9 5-11 5-11 6-1 6-4 6-0 6-6 6-0 5-10 6-1 6-1 6-3 6-5 6-4 6-1 6-9

Wt. Yr. Hometown (High School/College)

195 230 195 200 220 200 220 300 200 235 185 165 240 210 220 200 180 200 210 240 185 300 195 280 215 305 250 230 205 190 250 235 310 240 175 305 200 185 310 245 305 210 260 290 205 200 190 190 240 300 305 195 235 205 155 180 160 230 220 280 285 170 235 190 175 250 240 240 215 310

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Homewood, Ala. Grandview, Mo. Toledo, Ohio (Whitmer) Weston, Mass. (The Rivers School) Philadelphia, Pa. (Frankford/Riverside CC) Lincoln, Neb. (Pius X) Cibolo, Texas (Steele) Omaha, Neb. (Gross Catholic) San Clemente, Calif. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) Boulder, Colo. (Fairview) Superior, Neb. (Superior/Drake) Gretna, Neb. Boca Raton, Fla. (West Boca Raton) Cozad, Neb. Aurora, Neb. Southlake, Texas (Southlake Carroll) Murdock, Neb. (Elmwood-Murdock) Alpharetta, Ga. (Norcross) Metairie, La. (Archbishop Rummel) Columbus, Miss. (East Mississippi CC) Kansas City, Mo. (Center) Kearney, Neb. (Kearney Catholic) Fremont, Neb. (Archbishop Bergan) Maywood, Ill. (Proviso East) Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) Gainesville, Ga. (North Hall) Apopka, Fla. Beatrice, Neb. Plattsmouth, Neb. Waverly, Neb. Highland, Ill. Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West) Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) Crete, Ill. (Monee/College of DuPage) Grand Island, Neb. Elm Creek, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) Norfolk, Neb. (Lutheran-Northeast) Grand Island, Neb. Wood River, Neb. Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gorman) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington) Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) Akron, Ohio (Firestone Senior) Firth, Neb. (Norris) Fishers, Ind. (Hamilton Southeastern/Arizona Western CC) DeWitt, Neb. (Tri-County/North Dakota State) Kansas City, Mo. (Rockhurst) Kearney, Neb. (Kearney Catholic) Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest/Wayne State) Adel, Iowa (Adel-Desoto-Minburn) New Orleans, La. (Edna Karr) Spring, Texas (Klein Collins) Columbus, Neb. Gretna, Neb. Loup City, Neb. Aurora, Neb. Houston, Texas (Bellaire) Jacksonville, Fla. (Sandalwood) Omaha, Neb. (Westside) Weston, Fla. (Cypress Bay) Houston, Texas (Alief Taylor) Kenosha, Wis. (Bradford/Highland CC) Norfolk, Neb. (Norfolk Catholic) Plant City, Fla. Ashland, Neb. (Ashland-Greenwood) Brantford, Ontario, Canada (Pauline S. Johnson Collegiate)

Numerical Roster

No. 1 1 * 2 * 2 3 4 * 4 * 5 *** 5 6 6 *** 7 ** 7 * 8 *** 9 9 ** 10 10 *** 11 * 11 12 13 13 * 14 * 15 15 * 16 17 17 18 19 19 21 ** 21 22 23 ** 23 24 24 ** 25 * 25 26 26 27 * 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 32 ** 33 33 34 34 * 35 ** 36 37 ** 38 39 39 40 41 41 ** 42 * 42 43

Name.................................... Pos. Boaz Joseph............................... DB Jordan Westerkamp................. WR LeRoy Alexander.......................... S Zack Darlington......................... QB Marcus Newby........................... LB Tommy Armstrong Jr................. QB Randy Gregory.......................... DE Josh Mitchell..............................CB Johnny Stanton......................... QB AJ Bush...................................... QB Corey Cooper............................... S Taariq Allen.............................. WR Maliek Collins.............................DT Ameer Abdullah..........................IB Tyson Broekemeier................... QB Sam Burtch............................... WR Joshua Kalu................................ DB Jamal Turner............................. WR Cethan Carter.............................TE Chris Jones................................ DB Luke Gifford.............................. DB Lane Hovey............................... WR Zaire Anderson........................... LB Jonathan Rose............................CB Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mornay Pierson-El.............. WR Michael Rose-Ivey...................... LB Trai Mosley................................ DB Ryker Fyfe.................................. QB Sedrick King............................... DE Glenn Irons............................... WR Joe Keels.................................... DE Jariah Tolbert........................... WR Charles Jackson............................ S Mikale Wilbon.............................IB Anthony Ridder......................... DB Daniel Davie...............................CB Austin Rose..................................IB Murat Kuzu..................................IB Austin Williams.......................... LB Nate Gerry................................. DB Blake Holtmeier....................... WR Thomas Connely......................... LB Brady Pelzer............................. WR Sam Foltz......................................P Kieron Williams......................... DB Byerson Cockrell....................... DB Adam Taylor................................IB Nolan Graham........................... DB Graham Nabity............................IB Derek Foster...............................CB Bo Kitrell.....................................FB Joey Felici...................................CB Imani Cross..................................IB Christian Bailey........................ WR Garrett McKay............................ LB Drew Brown...............................PK Terrell Newby..............................IB Andy Janovich............................FB Zach Stovall............................... DB Mauro Bondi..............................PK Harrison Jordan..........................FB Cameron Jakub.......................... DB Jordan Nelson.............................IB Ty Betka.................................... WR Luke McNitt................................TE David Santos............................... LB Trey Foster..................................TE Creighton Koley......................... DB Noah Appleget......................... WR

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2014 huskers 43 ** 44 44 45 45 47 47 48 48 49 50 51 52 * 53 54 54 55 * 55 56 ** 56 57 ** 58 58 59 * 59 61 62 63 65 ** 66 67 68 *** 69 70 71 72 73 74 * 75 76 76 77 78 * 80 *** 81 82 * 83 84 * 86 87 * 88 88 89 90 * 90 91 91 * 92 92 * 95 95 97 98 * 99

Trevor Roach.............................. LB Mitch McCann............................FB Mick Stoltenberg........................DL A.J. Natter................................. DE Bryan Reimers............................TE Matt Jarzynka............................ DE Grant Schumacher.....................PK Erik Evans.................................. DE Gabe Rahn................................ WR Chris Weber................................ LB Garret Johns...............................DL Ryan Freudenburg......................OL Josh Banderas............................ LB Alex Boryca................................ LB Robby Painter.............................OL Garrett Poppen.......................... LB Kevin Maurice............................DT Paul Thurston.............................OL Mark Pelini.................................OL Brad Simpson............................. LB Zach Sterup................................OL Joel Lopez...................................DL Corey Whitaker..........................OL Matt Finnin.................................OL Trent Ortmeier...........................OL Noah Arneson............................DL Cole Conrad................................OL Tanner Farmer............................OL Ryne Reeves...............................OL Dylan Utter.................................OL Jerald Foster...............................DL Jake Cotton................................OL Nick Gates..................................OL Chongo Kondolo.........................OL Alex Lewis...................................OL Zach Hannon..............................OL Sam Hahn...................................OL Mike Moudy...............................OL Chris Long...................................OL Dwayne Johnson Jr.....................OL Dylan Owen................................DL David Knevel...............................OL Givens Price................................OL Kenny Bell................................. WR Kevin Gladney.......................... WR Alonzo Moore........................... WR Jared Blum..................................TE Sam Cotton................................TE David Sutton...............................TE Brandon Reilly.......................... WR Freedom Akinmoladun..............TE Ross Dzuris................................ DE Connor Ketter............................TE Greg McMullen......................... DE Nate Meduna.............................TE Tyler Hoppes............................. DE Gabe Miller................................. LS Josh Faulkenberry...................... LS Kevin Williams............................DT Jack Gangwish........................... DE Spencer Lindsay.........................PK Logan Rath.................................DL Vincent Valentine.......................DT Peyton Newell............................DL

42 70 24 71 95 75 58 55 * 44 33 90 * 41 90 91 * 5 *** 82 * 16 74 * 29 45 39 3 34 * 99 59 76 54 56 ** 26 15 54 78 * 48 97 65 ** 87 * 45 22 43 ** 23 14 * 15 * 41 ** 47 56 5 57 ** 44 36 86 28 55 19 10 *** 66 98 * 49 1 * 58 21 24 ** 92 * 27

Koley, Creighton Kondolo, Chongo Kuzu, Murat Lewis, Alex Lindsay, Spencer Long, Chris Lopez, Joel Maurice, Kevin McCann, Mitch McKay, Garrett McMullen, Greg McNitt, Luke Meduna, Nate Miller, Gabe Mitchell, Josh Moore, Alonzo Mosley, Trai Moudy, Mike Nabity, Graham Natter, A.J. Nelson, Jordan Newby, Marcus Newby, Terrell Newell, Peyton Ortmeier, Trent Owen, Dylan Painter, Robby Pelini, Mark Pelzer, Brady Pierson-El, Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mornay Poppen, Garrett Price, Givens Rahn, Gabe Rath, Logan Reeves, Ryne Reilly, Brandon Reimers, Bryan Ridder, Anthony Roach, Trevor Rose, Austin Rose, Jonathan Rose-Ivey, Michael Santos, David Schumacher, Grant Simpson, Brad Stanton, Johnny Sterup, Zach Stoltenberg, Mick Stovall, Zach Sutton, David Taylor, Adam Thurston, Paul Tolbert, Jariah Turner, Jamal Utter, Dylan Valentine, Vincent Weber, Chris Westerkamp, Jordan Whitaker, Corey Wilbon, Mikale Williams, Austin Williams, Kevin Williams, Kieron

DB OL IB OL PK OL DL DT FB LB DE TE TE LS CB WR DB OL IB DE IB LB IB DL OL DL OL OL WR WR LB OL WR DL OL WR TE DB LB IB CB LB LB PK LB QB OL DL DB TE IB OL WR WR OL DT LB WR OL IB LB DT DB

6-0 6-4 5-11 6-6 5-9 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-3 6-2 6-5 6-0 5-11 6-2 5-10 6-5 6-0 6-5 5-7 6-1 5-10 6-3 6-6 6-5 6-4 6-0 5-11 5-9 6-1 6-4 6-1 6-4 6-3 6-1 6-5 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-1 5-11 6-0 5-9 6-0 6-2 6-8 6-5 5-11 6-3 6-2 6-5 6-3 6-1 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-0 6-4 5-8 6-0 6-2 6-0

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Omaha, Neb. (Skutt Catholic) Carrollton, Texas (Creekview/Fresno City College) Plano, Texas (Plano Senior High) Tempe, Ariz. (Mountain Pointe/Colorado) Kearney, Neb. Blair, Neb. Burlington, Ill. (Burlington Central) Orlando, Fla. (Freedom) Omaha, Neb. (Burke) Anaheim Hills, Calif. (Servite/Santa Ana College) Akron, Ohio (Hoban) Kearney, Neb. (Nebraska-Kearney) Wahoo, Neb. (Bishop Neumann) Mishawaka, Ind. (Penn) Corona, Calif. (Eleanor Roosevelt) Winnfield, La. (Winnfield Senior) Pflugerville, Texas (Hendrickson) Castle Rock, Colo. (Douglas County) Omaha, Neb. (Elkhorn) Milton, Wis. Omaha, Neb. (Burke) North Potomac, Md. (Quince Orchard) Los Angeles, Calif. (Chaminade) Hiawatha, Kan. Dodge, Neb. (West Point Central Catholic) Westchester, N.Y. (Somers/Bridgton Academy) Centennial, Colo. (Grandview) Youngstown, Ohio (Cardinal Mooney) Bellevue, Neb. (Bellevue East) Alexandria, Va. (West Potomac) Giltner, Neb. Houston, Texas (Alief Taylor) Le Mars, Iowa (Le Mars) Aurora, Neb. (Giltner/South Dakota State) Crete, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) Lincoln, Neb. (East) West Point, Neb. (Central Catholic) Elkhorn, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. (North Star) Leeds, Ala. (Leeds/Auburn) Kansas City, Mo. (Rockhurst) Spring, Texas (Klein Collins) Lincoln, Neb. (Pius X) Omaha, Neb. (Ralston) Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. (Santa Margarita Catholic) Hastings, Neb. (Hastings St. Cecilia) Gretna, Neb. Bellevue, Neb. (Bellevue East) Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) Katy, Texas Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West) New Orleans, La. (Edna Karr) Arlington, Texas (Sam Houston) Papillion, Neb. (Papillion-La Vista) Edwardsville, Ill. Elkhorn, Neb. Lombard, Ill. (Montini Catholic) Murrieta, Calif. (Vista Murrieta) Chicago, Ill. (De La Salle Institute) Omaha, Neb. (Burke) Holland, Ohio (Springfield) Shreveport, La. (C.E. Byrd/Air Force Prep)

*denotes number of letters earned

*denotes letters earned

husker coaching staff

Interim Head Coach: Barney Cotton; Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: Tim Beck; Defensive Coordinator: John Papuchis; Running Backs: Ron Brown; Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator: Ross Els; Wide Receivers: Rich Fisher; Offensive Line: John Garrison; Defensive Line: Rick Kaczenski; Secondary: Charlton Warren; Graduate Assistants/Offense: Kyle Brey and Joe Ganz; Graduate Assistants/Defense: T.J. Hollowell and Jake Mandelko; Head Football Strength Coach: James Dobson; Assistant A.D./Football: Jeff Jamrog; Head Football Trainer: Mark Mayer; Equipment Manager: Jay Terry.

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abdullah

Senior I-Back

NEBRASKA RECORDS HELD

Category Total Career All-Purpose Yards 6,917 Career Yards from Scrimmage 5,129 Career Carries 786 Career Receiving TDs by a Running Back 7 Career 1,000-Yard Rushing Seasons 3 Career 2,000-Yard All-Purpose Seasons 1 Career 300-Yard All-Purpose Games 2 Season 200-Yard Rushing Games 4 Season 300-Yard All-Purpose Games 2 Game All-Purpose Yards 341 Game Kickoff Return Yards 211 Consecutive Games With Multiple TDs 5 Longest Play by a Freshman 100 (Kickoff Return) Longest TD by a Freshman 100 (Kickoff Return)

BIG TEN CAREER RECORD WATCH All-Purpose Yards

Rk. Player, School, Years Yards 1. Ron Dayne, Wisconsin, 1996-99 7,429 2. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska, 2011-pres. 6,917

NCAA CAREER RECORD WATCH All-Purpose Yards

Rk. Player, School 1. Damaris Johnson, Tulsa 2. Brandon West, Western Michigan 3. C.J. Spiller, Clemson 4. DeAngelo Williams, Memphis 5. T.Y. Hilton, FIU 13. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska

Yards 7,796 7,764 7,588 7,573 7,498 6,917

FBS ACTIVE PLAYER RANKINGS All-Purpose Yards

Rk. Player, School 1. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska 2. Tyler Lockett, Kansas State

Yards From Scrimmage

Rk. Player, School 1. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska 2. Jahwan Edwards, Ball State

Rushing Yards

Rk. Player, School 1. Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin 2. Jahwan Edwards, Ball State 3. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska

100-Yard Rushing Games

Rk. Player, School 1. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska 2. Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin

Rk. Player, School 1. Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin 2. Tevin Coleman, Indiana 3. Donnel Pumphrey, San Diego State 11. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska

Yards From Scrimmage

Rk. Player, School 1. Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin 2. Jay Ajayi, Boise State 3. Tevin Coleman, Indiana 8. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska

Total Touchdowns

Rk. Player, School 1. Jay Ajayi, Boise State Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin 3. Kenneth Dixon, Louisiana Tech t-6. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska

Scoring

Rk. Player, School 1. Jay Ajayi, Boise State Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin 3. Kenneth Dixon, Louisiana Tech t-8. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska

All-Purpose Yards

Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 2. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-72

Yards From Scrimmage

Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 2. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83

Rushing Yards

Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 2. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present

Carries

Yards 4,664 4,558 4,500

Receptions by a Running Back

Yards 2,336 2,036 1,755 1,523 Yards 2,487 2,225 2,177 1,731

Yards 6,917 5,586 Yards 5,129 4,996 Yards 4,780 4,500

Rk. Player, Position, Years 200-Yd. Games 1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 7 2. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 5

Yards 5,129 4,919

Games 24 21

Points 174 174 156 126

200-Yard Rushing Games

100-Yard Rushing Games

Rk. Player, Position, Years 100-Yd. Games 1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 26 2. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 24 Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 2. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 Rk. Player, Years 1. Marlon Lucky, 2005-08 2. Jeff Kinney, 1969-71 3. Cory Ross, 2002-05 4. Ameer Abdullah, 2011-present

Receiving Yards by a Running Back

Rk. Player, Years 1. Marlon Lucky, 2005-08 2. Jeff Kinney, 1969-71 3. Cory Ross, 2002-05 4. Ameer Abdullah, 2011-present

Carries 786 668

Kickoff Return Yards

Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Josh Davis, IB, 2000-03 2. Niles Paul, WR, 2007-10 3. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present

Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 2. Eight Players Tied

Career Touchdowns Scored

Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Eric Crouch, QB, 1998-2001 2. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 3. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present

Scoring

Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Alex Henery, PK, 2007-10 2. Kris Brown, PK, 1995-98 3. Eric Crouch, QB, 1998-2001 4. Josh Brown, PK, 1999-2002 5. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 6. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present

Yards 1,379 864 729 629 TDs 7 5

Yards 2,265 1,887 1,472

TDs 59 49 42 40 38 Seasons 3 2 TDs 61 52 47 Points 397 388 368 315 312 282

NEBRASKA SEASON RECORDS WATCH Rushing Yards

Rk. Player, Position, Year 1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1983 2. Ahman Green, IB, 1997 3. Lawrence Phillips, IB, 1994 4. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2013 5. Mike Rozier, IB, 1982 6. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2014

Rushing Touchdowns

Rk. Player, Position, Year 1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1983 2. Ahman Green, IB, 1997 3. Bobby Reynolds, HB, 1950 Scott Frost, QB, 1997 5. Eric Crouch, QB, 2001 Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2014

Touchdowns Scored

Rk. Player, Position, Year 1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1983 2. Ahman Green, IB, 1997 Bobby Reynolds, HB, 1950 4. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2014

All-Purpose Yards

Catches 135 82 71 67

Receiving Touchdowns by a Running Back Rk. Player, Years 1. Ameer Abdullah, 2011-present 2. Two Tied

Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Eric Crouch, QB, 1998-2001 2. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 3. Ahman Green, IB, 1995-97 4. Calvin Jones, IB, 1991-93 5. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present

1,000-Yard Rushing Seasons TDs 29 29 26 21

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Yards 6,917 6,337

2014 FBS NATIONAL RANKINGS Rushing Yards

1. Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin 2. Jay Ajayi, Boise State 3. Jarvion Franklin, Western Michigan James Conner, Pittsburgh 10. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska

Rushing Touchdowns

TDs 26 25 24 24 18

Rk. Player, Position, Year 1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1983 2. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1972 3. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2014

Scoring

Rk. Player, Position, Year 1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1983 2. Bobby Reynolds, HB, 1950 3. Ahman Green, IB, 1997 4. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2014

Rushing Yards by a Senior

Rk. Player, Position, Year 1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1983 2. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2014

Yards 2,148 1,877 1,722 1,690 1,689 1,523 TDs 29 22 19 19 18 18 TDs 29 22 22 21 Yards 2,486 2,011 2,003 Points 174 157 132 126 Yards 2,148 1,523

Consecutive Games Scoring Multiple TDs Rk. Player, Position, Year 1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1983 Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2014

Games 5 5

Note: Abdullahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s streak not active

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armstrong jr.

Sophomore Quarterback

NEBRASKA CAREER RECORDS WATCH Passing Yards

Rk. Player, Years 1. Taylor Martinez, 2010-13 2. Zac Taylor, 2005-06 3. Joe Ganz, 2005-08 4. Dave Humm, 1972-74 5. Jerry Tagge, 1969-71 6. Eric Crouch, 1998-2001 7. Tommie Frazier, 1992-95 8. Turner Gill, 1980-83 9. Tommy Armstrong Jr., 2013-present 10. Vince Ferragamo, 1975-76

Yards 7,258 5,850 5,125 5,035 4,704 4,481 3,521 3,317 3,280 3,224

Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-72 2. Nate Swift, WR, 2005-08 t-3. Kenny Bell, WR, 2011-present

Consecutive Games with a Reception

Rk. Player, Position 1. Johnny Rodgers, WB 2. Terrence Nunn, WR 3. Kenny Bell, WR 4. Kenny Bell, WR *active streak

Kickoff Return Yards

Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Josh Davis, IB, 2000-03 2. Niles Paul, WR, 2007-10 3. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 4. Tyrone Hughes, WB, 1989-92 5. Kenny Bell, WR, 2011-present

NEBRASKA SEASON RECORDS WATCH Passing Yards

Rk. Player, Year Yards 1. Joe Ganz, 2008 3,568 2. Zac Taylor, 2006 3,197 3. Taylor Martinez, 2012 2,871 4. Zac Taylor, 2005 2,653 5. Sam Keller, 2007 2,422 6. Tommy Armstrong Jr., 2014 2,314 Sophomore Record: Tommy Armstrong Jr., 2014 (2,314)

Passing Touchdowns

Rk. Player, Year TDs 1. Zac Taylor, 2006 26 2. Joe Ganz, 2008 25 3. Taylor Martinez, 2012 23 -- Tommy Armstrong Jr., 2014 19 Sophomore Record: Tommy Armstrong Jr., 2014 (19)

Total Offense

Rk. Player, Year Yards 1. Taylor Martinez, 2012 3,890 2. Joe Ganz, 2008 3,826 3. Zac Taylor, 2006 3,165 4. Tommy Armstrong Jr., 2014 2,978 Sophomore Record: Tommy Armstrong Jr., 2014 (2,978)

NEBRASKA CAREER RECORDS WATCH

Receiving Yards

Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Kenny Bell, WR, 2011-present 2. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-72

Receiving Touchdowns

Rk. 1. 2. 3.

Player, Position, Years Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-72 Nate Swift, WR, 2005-08 Kenny Bell, WR, 2011-present

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gregory

Junior Defensive End

NEBRASKA CAREER RECORDS WATCH Sacks

Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Trev Alberts, OLB, 1990-93 2. Grant Wistrom, RE, 1994-97 3. Jim Skow, RT, 1983-85 4. Danny Noonan, MG, 1984-86 Ndamukong Suh, DT, 2005-09 6. Broderick Thomas, OLB, 1985-88 7. Adam Carriker, DE, 2003-06 8. Jared Crick, DT, 2008-11 9. Randy Gregory, DE, 2013-present 10. Barry Turner, DE, 2005-09

Sacks 29.5 26.5 26.0 24.0 24.0 22.5 20.5 20.0 17.5 17.0

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mitchell

Pass Breakups

Senior Wide Receiver

Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Kenny Bell, WR, 2011-present 2. Nate Swift, WR, 2005-08

Yards 2,265 1,887 1,472 1,443 1,277

NEBRASKA CAREER RECORDS WATCH

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Receptions

Games 37 32 27* 23

Senior Cornerback

kenny

Total 174 166 Yards 2,618 2,479 TDs 25 22 20

Rk. 1. 2. 4. 6. 7. 8.

Player, Position, Years Ralph Brown, RCB, 1996-99 DeJuan Groce, RCB, 1999-2002 Keyuo Craver, LCB, 1998-2001 Fabian Washington, LCB, 2002-04 Erwin Swiney, LCB, 1997-2001 Cortney Grixby, CB, 2004-07 Prince Amukamara, CB, 2007-10 Josh Mitchell, CB, 2011-14

PBU 50 41 41 38 38 32 27 24

NEBRASKA SEASON RECORDS WATCH Pass Breakups

Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 7.

Player, Position, Year DeJuan Groce, RCB, 2000 Fabian Washington, CB, 2004 Ralph Brown, RCB, 1999 Ralph Brown, RCB, 1998 DeJuan Groce, RCB, 2001 Zackary Bowman, CB 2005 Six Tied

t-13. Josh Mitchell, CB, 2014

De’Mornay

Games 10 8 5

PBU 17 15 15 14 14 14 13

pierson-el

Freshman Wide Receiver

NEBRASKA CAREER RECORDS WATCH Punt Return Touchdowns

Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-72 2. DeJuan Groce, CB, 1999-2002 3. Irving Fryar, WB, 1981-83 Bobby Newcombe, WB, 1997-2000 De’Mornay Pierson-El, WR, 2014

TDs 7 4 3 3 3

NEBRASKA SEASON RECORDS WATCH Punt Return Yards

Rk. Player, Position, Year Yards 1. DeJuan Groce, CB, 2002 732 2. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1972 618 3. De’Mornay Pierson-El, WR, 2014 589 Freshman Record: De’Mornay Pierson-El, 2014 (589)

Punt Return Touchdowns

Rk. Player, Position, Year 1. DeJuan Groce, CB, 2002 2. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1971 De’Mornay Pierson-El, WR, 2014

TDs 4 3* 3

*Rodgers had four TDs in 1971 including the bowl game

NEBRASKA GAME RECORDS Longest Punt Returns

Rk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Player, Opponent, Date Yards Eric Hagg vs. Texas, 10/16/2010 (TD) 95 Bobby Newcombe vs. Missouri, 9/30/2000 (TD) 94 Johnny Rodgers at Okla. St., 10/23/1971 (TD) 92 DeJuan Groce vs. Missouri, 10/12/2002 (TD) 89 Nate Swift vs. Virginia Tech, 9/27/2008 (TD) 88 Dave Butterfield vs. TCU, 9/25/1976 (TD) 87 Bobby Newcombe at Kansas, 10/31/1999 (TD) 86 De’Mornay Pierson-El at Fresno St., 9/13/2014 (TD) 86 Longest Punt Return by a Freshman: De’Mornay Pierson-El (86) at Fresno State, 9/13/2014

jordan westerkamp Sophomore Wide Receiver

100-Yard Receiving Games

Rk. Player, Position, Years 1. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-72 2. Nate Swift, WR, 2005-08 3. Irving Fryar, WB, 1981-83 Niles Paul, WR, 2007-10 Kenny Bell, WR, 2011-present 6. Maurice Purify, WR, 2006-07 7. Tracey Wistrom, TE, 1998-2001 Johnny Mitchell, TE, 1990-91 Guy Ingles, SE, 1968-70 Jordan Westerkamp, WR, 2012-present

Games 10 8 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3

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NEBRASKA holiday BOWL DEPTH CHART Offense

Pos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr. WR 80 Kenny Bell, 6-1, 185, Sr. 13 Lane Hovey, 6-4, 205, So. -OR 82 Alonzo Moore, 6-2, 195, So.

Defense

Pos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr. DE 90 Greg McMullen, 6-3, 280, So. 19 Joe Keels, 6-3, 250, Jr. 45 A.J. Natter, 6-5, 250, RFr.

71 77

Alex Lewis, 6-6, 290, Jr. David Knevel, 6-9, 310, RFr.

98 92

Vincent Valentine, 6-3, 325, So. Kevin Williams, 6-2, 275, Jr.

68 66

Jake Cotton, 6-6, 305, Sr. Dylan Utter, 6-1, 285, So.

7 55

Maliek Collins, 6-2, 300, So. Kevin Maurice, 6-3, 275, So.

55 66 72

Paul Thurston, 6-5, 295, So. Dylan Utter, 6-1, 285, So. -ORZach Hannon, 6-5, 305, RFr.

4 95

Randy Gregory, 6-6, 245, Jr. Jack Gangwish, 6-2, 260, Jr.

74 70

Mike Moudy, 6-5, 305, Sr. Chongo Kondolo, 6-4, 300, Jr.

59 78

Matt Finnin, 6-7, 305, Jr. -ORGivens Price, 6-4, 310, Jr.

11 84 42

Cethan Carter, 6-4, 240, So. -ORSam Cotton, 6-4, 250, So. Trey Foster, 6-0, 245, So.

15 7 82

De’Mornay Pierson-El, 5-9, 175, Fr. Taariq Allen, 6-3, 200, Jr. Alonzo Moore, 6-2, 195, So.

1 87

Jordan Westerkamp, 6-0, 195, So. Brandon Reilly, 6-1, 195, So.

4 17 5

Tommy Armstrong Jr., 6-1, 220, So. Ryker Fyfe, 6-2, 210, So. Johnny Stanton, 6-2, 230, RFr.

8 34 39

Ameer Abdullah, 5-9, 200, Sr. Terrell Newby, 5-10, 200, So. Jordan Nelson, 5-7, 180, So.

35 38

Andy Janovich, 6-1, 230, Jr. Harrison Jordan, 5-10, 235, RFr.

Pronunciation

Freedom Akinmoladun............ Ack–in–muh-LA-dune Taariq Allen..................................................TUH-reak Zaire Anderson................................................. ZY-eer Josh Banderas.......................................... BAN-dair-us Jared Blum...................................................... BLOOM Mauro Bondi................................................BOND-ee Alex Boryca .............................................. bur-ITS-kuh Tyson Broekemeier.............................. BROCK-meyer Cethan Carter.............................................. SEETH-un Imani Cross..............................................ih-MAHN-ee Joey Felici................................................. fuh-LEE-see Ryan Freudenburg.................................fried-EN-burg Nate Gerry........................................................... Gary Sam Hahn.........................................................HAWN Tyler Hoppes.................................................. HOP-iss Andy Janovich....................................... JAN-oh-VITCH Matt Jarzynka........................................... JAR-zink-uh Boaz Joseph........................................................ BOSE Bo Kitrell...........................................................Kit-trul David Knevel....................................................NEV-ull Chongo Kondolo........... CHONG-go CON-DOUGH-low Murat Kuzu..................................... murr-AT KOO-zoo Nate Meduna...............................................Med-nuh Mike Moudy................................................ MOU-dee Graham Nabity............................................nab-itt-ee Terrell Newby.................................................. TAIR-ul Zach Sterup.................................................... STIR-up Jariah Tolbert.............................................. ja-RYE-uh Kieron Williams.............................................. KYE-run

BUCK 41 3

David Santos, 6-0, 225, Jr. Marcus Newby, 6-1, 220, RFr.

MIKE 43 52

Trevor Roach, 6-2, 235, Sr. -ORJosh Banderas, 6-2, 235, So.

WILL

13 52

Zaire Anderson, 5-11, 220, Sr. Josh Banderas, 6-2, 235, So.

5 14 11 1

Josh Mitchell, 5-11, 160, Sr. Jonathan Rose, 6-1, 195, Jr. Chris Jones, 6-0, 170, Fr. -ORBoaz Joseph, 6-1, 190, RFr.

6 28

Corey Cooper, 6-1, 215, Sr. Byerson Cockrell, 6-0, 185, Jr.

25 27

Nate Gerry, 6-2, 205, So. Kieron Williams, 6-0, 185, Fr.

23 14 10

Daniel Davie, 6-1, 190, Jr. Jonathan Rose, 6-1, 195, Jr. Joshua Kalu, 6-1, 175, Fr.

NICKEL 28 10

Byerson Cockrell, 6-0, 185, Jr. Joshua Kalu, 6-1, 175, Fr.

Special Teams

Pos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr. PK 34 Drew Brown, 5-11, 180, Fr. 37 Mauro Bondi, 6-0, 210, Jr. P

Sam Foltz, 6-1, 200, So.

92 61

Josh Faulkenberry, 6-3, 240, RFr. (punts) Paul Kelly, 6-1, 255, Sr. (FG, PAT)

HOLD 27

Sam Foltz, 6-1, 200, So.

37 34

Mauro Bondi, 6-0, 210, Jr. Drew Brown, 5-11, 180, Fr.

KOR

15 8 80 87 34

De’Mornay Pierson-El, 5-9, 175, Fr. Ameer Abdullah, 5-9, 200, Sr. Kenny Bell, 6-1, 185, Sr. Brandon Reilly, 6-1, 195, So. Terrell Newby, 5-10, 200, So.

15 80 1

De’Mornay Pierson-El, 5-9, 175, Fr. Kenny Bell, 6-1, 185, Sr. Jordan Westerkamp, 6-0, 195, So.

Career Starts OFFENSE

Kenny Bell, Sr., WR.............................. 48 Ameer Abdullah, Sr., IB....................... 32 Jake Cotton, Sr., OG............................ 23 Tommy Armstrong Jr., So., QB............ 20 Mike Moudy, Sr., OG........................... 14 Cethan Carter, So., TE......................... 13 Mark Pelini, Sr., C................................ 13 Alex Lewis, Jr., OT............................... 12 Alonzo Moore, So., WR...................... 10 Zach Sterup, Jr., OT............................. 10 Jordan Westerkamp., So., WR............ 10 Jamal Turner, Sr., WR............................ 6 Sam Cotton, So., TE.............................. 5 De’Mornay Pierson-El, Fr., WR............. 5 Andy Janovich, Jr., FB............................ 3 Sam Burtch, Jr., WR.............................. 2 Givens Price, Jr., OT.............................. 2 Trey Foster, So., TE................................ 1 Ryne Reeves, Jr., C................................ 1 Brandon Reilly, Soph., WR.................... 1

defENSE

Corey Cooper, Sr., S............................. 28 Josh Mitchell, Sr., CB........................... 27 Randy Gregory, Jr., DE......................... 20 David Santos, Jr., LB............................ 19 Zaire Anderson, Sr., LB........................ 17 Vincent Valentine, So., DT.................. 16 Nate Gerry, So., S................................ 15 Maliek Collins, So., DT........................ 13 Daniel Davie, Jr., CB............................ 12 Greg McMullen, So., DE...................... 12 Josh Banderas, So., LB.......................... 9 Michael Rose-Ivey, So., LB.................... 7 Trevor Roach, Sr., LB............................. 6 Byerson Cockrell, Jr., DB....................... 5 Jack Gangwish, Jr., DE........................... 2 Joshua Kalu, Jr., DB............................... 2 Kevin Williams, Jr., DT........................... 2 LeRoy Alexander, So., S......................... 1

specialists

Sam Foltz, So., P................................. 25 Drew Brown, Fr., PK............................ 12

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abdullah

Senior l I-Back l 5-9 l 200 Homewood, Ala. l Homewood HS » Second-Team All-American (Walter Camp, CBS, Scout, Athlon, AP, SI) » Doak Walker Award Finalist (1 of 3) » Senior CLASS Award Finalist (1 of 10) » Pop Warner College Football Award (1 of 10) » Paul Hornung Award Finalist (1 of 5) » Wuerffel Trophy Finalist (1 of 12) » Maxwell Award Semifinalist (1 of 20) » Second-Team All-Big Ten (Coaches, Media) » Hornung Award Honor Roll (McNeese State, Illinois) » Four-Time Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week (Florida Atlantic, Miami, Illinois, Rutgers) » Athlon Sports National Player of the Week (Illinois) » Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List » Preseason Second-Team All-American (Sporting News, Phil Steele, Athlon) » Academic All-Big Ten » Team Captain » Nebraska MVP & Offensive MVP Senior I-back Ameer Abdullah will complete one of the most prolific careers in Nebraska football history in the Holiday Bowl against USC. Abdullah has made his mark on the Nebraska program on and off the field and will leave a permanent imprint in the Husker record book. Abdullah has put together his third straight 1,000-yard rushing season in 2014, a first in the history of the Nebraska football program. The 5-9, 200-pound Abdullah had four games with more than 200 rushing yards, tying a Nebraska single-season record. The Alabama native finished the regular season with 1,523 rushing yards, which ranks sixth on the Nebraska single-season list and the second-best rushing total for a Husker senior. His 2014 rushing total came on the heels of 1,690 rushing yards in 2013, making Abdullah just the second player in school history with a pair of 1,500-yard rushing seasons. Abdullah is likely to leave Nebraska as the program’s No. 2 all-time rusher. He enters the Holiday Bowl with 4,500 career rushing yards, trailing only Mike Rozier’s NU record of 4,780 career rushing yards. Abdullah’s average of 126.9 rushing yards per game ranks fourth in the Big Ten and 13th nationally, while averaging an impressive 6.4 yards per carry. Abdullah is also a receiving threat out of the backfield with 16 receptions and three touchdowns, and a dangerous kickoff returner, averaging 24.7 yards on 11 returns. Abdullah averaged 166.9 all-purpose yards per game to rank fifth nationally. Abdullah’s 2,003 all-purpose yards this season are the third-most in school history, just better than his 1,999 yards in 2013. Abdullah has increased his career all-purpose yardage total to 6,917 yards, a total that ranks second in Big Ten history. Abdullah enters the Holiday Bowl needing just 83 all-purpose yards to become the 11th player in FBS history with 7,000 career all-purpose yards. Abdullah found the end zone with regularity in 2014. Abdullah had 18 rushing touchdowns and 21 total TDs to rank in the top 10 on the NU season charts in both of those categories. He also ranked eighth in scoring, averaging 10.5 points per game and his 126 points scored this season are the fourth-most in school history. His 282 career points are sixth in NU history and third among position players, trailing only Heisman winners Eric Crouch and Mike Rozier. Abdullah has been honored for his play throughout the season. One of three finalists for the Doak Walker Award, Abdullah was also a finalist for the Hornung Award, Wuerffel Trophy, Senior CLASS Award and the Pop Warner College Football Award. Abdullah earned second-team All-America honors from the Walter Camp Football Foundation, CBS Sports.com, Scout.com and Athlon. Abdullah also earned All-Big Ten honors for the third straight season, being named to the second-team by both the Coaches and Media, while earning first-team all-league honors from several outlets. A standout off the field, Abdullah was named to the academic All-Big Ten team for the second straight season. He earned his degree in history this month, completing his undergraduate studies in just 3 1/2 years.

2014 (Senior)

Florida Atlantic: Rushed 21 times for a career-high 232 yards, topping his previous 2014 Rushing & Receiving Game by Game career high of 225 yards against Illinois in Opponent Rush-Yds-TDs Rec-Yds-TDs 2013... rushing total marked the 15th-most Florida Atlantic 21-232-1 1-9-0 rushing yards in school history and the McNeese St. 17-54-1 3-96-1 37th 200-yard rushing game in Nebraska at Fresno St. 19-110-1 0-0-0 history... 232 yards were the second-most 35-229-2 1-3-1 by a Husker in a season opener, trailing Miami 22-208-3 0-0-0 Marlon Lucky’s 233 yards against Nevada Illinois 24-45-2 2-22-0 in 2007. McNeese State: Rushed 17 times at Michigan St. 4-13-0 for 54 yards and one touchdown... caught at Northwestern 23-146-4 three passes for a career-high 96 yards, Rutgers 19-225-3 2-26-0 including a 58-yard touchdown reception Purdue 6-1-0 0-0-0 late in the fourth quarter that broke a 24-24 at Wisconsin 18-69-0 1-26-0 tie... 58-yard catch alone broke his previous Minnesota 20-98-1 0-0-0 single-game high of 50 yards against UCLA 13-106-0 2-13-1 in 2013.... finished the game with 184 all- at Iowa purpose yards, including 90 yards in the fourth quarter on three touches. Fresno State: Rushed 19 times for 110 yards, including a 57-yard touchdown run in the first quarter to give NU a 14-0 lead... 57-yard run was a season long and his third run of at least 30 yards in 2014. Miami: Rushed a career-high 35 times for 229 yards and two touchdowns, while also adding a threeyard touchdown reception... previous career high in carries was 31 against Penn State in 2012... posted a then-career-high 313 all-purpose yards, bettering his 252-yard effort against Wisconsin in 2012... 313 all-purpose yards ranked third on the Nebraska single-game all-purpose yardage list, and is the most by a Husker since Roy Helu Jr. had a school-record 321 all-purpose yards against Missouri on Oct. 30, 2010. Illinois: Rushed 22 times for 208 yards with a career-high

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three rushing touchdowns... opened the game with five carries for 60 yards on Nebraska’s first drive, capped by a 12-yard touchdown run to give Nebraska a 7-0 lead... rushed for 196 yards on 20 carries in the first half alone, including 13 carries for 127 yards in the first quarter... marked the second straight three touchdown game for Abdullah after recording two rushing scores and a receiving TD against Miami... 208-yard effort was Abdullah’s fourth career 200-yard rushing game and third of 2014... notched a 200-yard game against the Illini for the second straight season, after posting 225 yards last season... Michigan State: Rushed 24 times for 45 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns... had 22 receiving yards and 48 yards on kickoff returns, giving him 115 all-purpose yards... became the seventh player in Big Ten history with more than 6,000 career all-purpose yards... limited to 67 yards from scrimmage, ending a nation-leading streak of 18 straight games with at least 100 yards from scrimmage. Northwestern: Rushed 23 times for 146 yards and a career-high four touchdowns... first player in Nebraska history with three 1,000-yard rushing seasons, and marked the 35th 1,000-yard rushing season in school history... 146 rushing yards marked his 22nd career 100-yard rushing game, and his third career 100-yard rushing game against Northwestern... became the first Husker to score four rushing touchdowns in a game since quarterback Taylor Martinez had four rushing touchdowns at Kansas State on Oct. 7, 2010... totaled 13 receiving yards and 15 kick return yards for 174 all-purpose yards. Rutgers: Rushed 19 times for 225 yards and three touchdowns... marked his fourth 200-yard rushing game of the season (Florida Atlantic, Miami, Illinois, Rutgers) all at Memorial Stadium... marked his 23rd career 100-yard rushing game, and his sixth of the 2014 season... totaled 26 receiving yards and 90 kick return yards for a school-record 341 all-purpose yards... previous record was 321 all-purpose yards by Roy Helu Jr. against Missouri in 2010. Purdue: Left the game early with an injury... was limited to one yard on six carries. Wisconsin: Played in his 50th career game... rushed 18 times for 69 yards. Minnesota: Rushed 20 times for 98 yards and one touchdown. Iowa: Rushed 13 times for 106 yards, including a 53-yard run in the third quarter, his fourth run of at least 50 yards this season... increased his season rushing total to 1,523, moving him up to sixth on the NU single-season rushing list... became only the second player in school history with two 1,500-yard rushing season, joining Mike Rozier... marked Abdullah’s nationleading 24th career 100-yard rushing game and his seventh of the 2014 season... 24 career 100yard games rank second in Nebraska history to Mike Rozier’s 26 100-yard games... increased his career rushing total to 4,500 yards... increased his career all-purpose yardage total to 6,917, moving him within 83 yards of becoming the 11th player in NCAA history with 7,000 career allpurpose yards... receiving touchdown in the second quarter was his 21st overall touchdown this season, including 18 rushing scores and three TD receptions... 21 overall touchdowns are fourth on NU’s season list... touchdown was the 47th of his career, third all-time at Nebraska.

Career

Abdullah finished his junior season with 1,690 rushing yards, the highest total for a Husker since 1997, and the fourth-best in school history. He had 11 100-yard rushing yards to tie the Nebraska season record. Abdullah also amassed 1,999 all-purpose yards which ranks as the fourth-best single-season total in Nebraska history. Abdullah had a streak of eight straight games with 100 or more rushing yards and had at least 85 yards in all 13 games. His average of 130.0 rushing yards per game was second in the Big Ten and seventh nationally. Abdullah’s play earned him several individual awards, including first-team All-Big Ten. He was also named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press. Abdullah rushed for 1,137 yards as a sophomore in 2012. He was pushed into a significant role because of an injury to Rex Burkhead. Abdullah had at least 100 rushing yards in each of his first five starts and finished ninth in the Big Ten in rushing yards per game and fourth in the conference in all-purpose yards. Abdullah was a second-team all-conference choice by the Big Ten Coaches in 2012. As a true freshman, Abdullah rushed for 150 yards and three touchdowns. His biggest impact was in the kickoff return game, where he averaged 29.3 yards per return to rank ninth nationally in that area. Abdullah had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Fresno State. Abdullah’s full biography can be found on pages 90-91 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

Year G/S 2011 13/0 2012 14/7 2013 13/13 2014 12/12 Totals 52/32

Att. 42 226 281 237 786

Gain Loss Net 172 22 150 1,193 56 1,137 1,722 32 1,690 1,558 35 1,523 4,645 145 4,500

Y/A Y/G 3.6 11.5 5.0 81.2 6.0 130.0 6.4 126.9 5.7 86.5

Long 24 at Wyoming 45 vs. Arkansas St. 62 vs. Wyoming 57 at Fresno St. 62 vs. Wyoming

TDs 3 8 9 18 38

Receiving: Career: 67 catches, 629 yards, 7 TDs, long of 58 vs. McNeese State (2014) 2014: 16 catches, 208 yards, 3 TDs, long of 58 vs. McNeese State 2013: 26 catches, 232 yards, 2 TDs, long of 40 vs. UCLA 2012: 24 catches, 178 yards, 2 TDs, long of 26 vs. Arkansas State 2011: 1 catch, 11 yards, 0 TDs, long of 11 at Wyoming Kickoff Returns: Career: 58 ret. 1,472 yds, 1 TD, 25.4 avg, long of 100 vs. Fresno St. (2011) 2014: 11 returns, 272 yards, 42.7 avg., long of 76 vs. Rutgers 2013: 4 returns, 77 yards, 0 TDs, 19.2 avg., long of 24 vs. Northwestern 2012: 17 returns, 360 yards, 0 TDs, 21.2 avg., long of 83 vs. Wisconsin 2011: 26 returns, 763 yards, 1 TD, 29.3 avg., long of 100 vs. Fresno State (TD) Punt Returns: Career: 31 returns, 316 yards, 1 TD, 10.2 average, long of 81 vs. Idaho St. (2012) All-Purpose: Career: 6,917 yards, 942 attempts, 133.0 yds per game, 7.3 yds per attempt 2014: 2,003 yards, 264 attempts, 166.9 yards per game, 7.6 yards per attempt 2013: 1,999 yards, 311 attempts, 153.8 yards per game, 6.4 yards per attempt 2012: 1,884 yards, 283 attempts, 134.6 yards per game, 6.7 yards per attempt 2011: 1,031 yards, 84 attempts, 79.3 yards per game, 12.3 yards per attempt

Single-Game Highs

» Carries–31 vs. Penn State (2012) » Rushing Yards–232 vs. Florida Atlantic (2014) » Receptions–5 at Northwestern (2012) » Receiving Yards–96 vs. McNeese State (2014) » Punt Return Yards–80 vs. Idaho State (2012) » Kickoff Return Yards–211 vs. Fresno State (2011) (school record) » All-Purpose Yards–341 vs. Rutgers (2014) (school record) » Touchdowns–4 at Northwestern (2014)

2014 huskers

Taariq

Allen

Junior l Wide Receiver l 6-3 l 200 Weston, Mass. l The Rivers School Junior receiver Taariq Allen has been a part of the Huskers’ regular wideout rotation throughout the 2014 season. Allen’s playing time increased late in the season as Nebraska battled a number of injuries at the position. Allen will return for his senior season in 2015 and should be a leader among the receiving corps. In addition to his play at receiver, Allen has continued to be a contributor on the Husker special teams units.

2014 (Junior)

Allen played in all 12 games and finished with eight catches for 73 yards. He caught a 34-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter at Iowa to kickstart the Huskers’ rally from a 17-point deficit. Allen had a season-high three catches against McNeese State and Michigan State, and added a single reception against Florida Atlantic.

Career

Allen played in 10 games as a sophomore in 2013, including all eight Big Ten games. He had three catches for 22 yards, all against Michigan State, and also saw action on special teams. Allen played in eight games in 2012 as a redshirt freshman, before suffering a seasonending knee injury on kickoff coverage against Michigan. Allen caught two passes for 11 yards at Northwestern, including an eight-yard touchdown. He redshirted in his first season at Nebraska. Allen’s full biography can be found on page 92 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 Totals

G/S

8/0 10/0 12/0 30/0

No.

Yds. Redshirt 2 11 3 22 8 73 13 106

Y/R

Y/G

Long

TDs

5.5 7.3 9.1 8.2

1.4 2.2 6.1 3.5

8 at Northwestern 8 vs. Michigan State 34 at Iowa 34 at Iowa

1 0 1 2

zaire

anderson

#13

Senior linebacker Zaire Anderson has had a standout 2014 campaign, leading the Blackshirt defense in tackles heading into the Holiday Bowl. Anderson has been at his best in conference play, averaging nearly 10 tackles per game. Anderson has 95 total tackles on the season with 77 of those stops coming in Big Ten Conference games. He capped the year with a career-high 14 tackles at Iowa, marking his fourth game of the season with double-figure tackles, all in league play. Anderson showed his play-making skills in 2014, leading the team in tackles for loss (12), fumbles caused (3) and fumble recoveries (2). Anderson added five pass breakups and a pair of sacks on the season. His play helped a Nebraska defense that ranked among the national leaders in opponent completion percentage, pass efficiency defense and thirddown defense. Anderson was recognized for his play, earning honorable-mention All-Big Ten accolades from both the league’s media and coaches. Anderson earned his degree in child, youth and family sciences in August, and played his senior season as a graduate student.

Florida Atlantic: Led the Huskers in tackles with seven, including four solo stops... notched a TFL for four yards. McNeese State: Finished the game with eight tackles, including six solo stops... notched a pair of TFLs. Fresno State: Saw time off the bench, but didn’t record any stats. Miami: Totaled four tackles in the win over the Hurricanes. Illinois: Led the Nebraska defense with nine total tackles, including three TFLs and a sack on the final play of the game. Michigan State: Totaled six tackles, including four solo stops... added a TFL, QB hurry and pass break-up. Northwestern: Tied for second on the team with eight tackles... also broke up a career-high two passes... entered the game with two pass break-ups over his first 21 games at Nebraska. Rutgers: Tied a then-career-high with a team-best 11 tackles, also had 11 stops at Minnesota in 2013... 11 tackles increased his career total to 100... added a TFL and a break-up in the win. Purdue: Had 11 tackles for the

Career

Anderson played in 12 games in 2013, including starts in five of the season’s final seven games. He was fifth on the team with 52 tackles, including 28 solo stops. Anderson made 35 of his tackles in the season’s final seven games, and had five games in 2013 with six or more tackles. He had six tackles for loss on the year, including three sacks for 22 yards. Anderson played in three games in 2012 before suffering a knee injury, making four tackles. He received a medical hardship. Anderson came to Nebraska from Riverside Community College in California. Anderson’s full biography can be found on page 93 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

(----------Tackles---------) Fum. Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks C-R BK 2012* 3/1 1 3 4 0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 2013 12/5 28 24 52 6-25 3.0-22 0-0 1 2014 12/11 45 50 95 12-33 2.0-16 2-0 0 Totals 27/17 74 77 151 18-58 5.0-38 2-0 1 *Anderson was awarded a medical hardship for the 2012 season

QB PBU INT Hry. 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 3 5 0 5

Single-Game Highs

Senior l Linebacker l 5-11 l 220 Philadelphia, Pa. l Frankford HS l Riverside CC

2014 (Senior)

second straight game to tie a then-career 2014 Game by Game high... added a QB hurry and a TFL for six Opponent UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds Sack-Yds yards. Wisconsin: Produced six tackles Florida Atlantic 3-4-7 1-4 0.0-0 and notched his fifth pass break-up of the McNeese St. 2-6-8 2-0 0.0-0 season... was invovled in two turnovers, at Fresno St. 0-0-0 0-0 0.0-0 as he forced and recovered one fumble, Miami 1-2-3 0-0 0.0-0 while also recovering another fumble. Illinois 4-5-9 3-13 1.0-9 Minnesota: Notched a career-best at Michigan St. 4-2-6 1-0 0.0-0 12 tackles, including five solo stops... at Northwestern 2-6-8 0-0 0.0-0 recorded two TFL’s for three yards and Rutgers 6-5-11 1-0 0.0-0 also forced a fumble. Iowa: Caused a Purdue 6-5-11 1-6 0.0-0 second-quarter fumble with a sack... at Wisconsin 4-2-6 0-0 0.0-0 fumble caused was Anderson’s third of Minnesota 5-7-12 2-3 0.0-0 the season, all coming in a three-game at Iowa 8-6-14 1-7 1.0-7 stretch... three fumbles caused are the most by a Husker since Alonzo Whaley caused four fumbles in 2012... finished the game with a career-high 14 total tackles, increasing his team-leading total to 95... double-figure tackle game marked Anderson’s fourth double-figure tackle game in five games.

» Tackles–14 at Iowa (2014) » Solo Tackles–8 at Iowa (2014) » Tackles for Loss–3 vs. Illinois (2014) » Sacks–2.0 at Michigan (2013)

Tommy

armstrong jr. #4

Sophomore l Quarterback l 6-1 l 220 Cibolo, Texas | Steele HS » Nebraska Sophomore Record Holder - Passing Yards, Passing TDs, Total Offense Sophomore Tommy Armstrong Jr. had a successful second season as Nebraska’s starting quarterback in 2014, showing his dual-threat abilities and his leadership throughout the year. Armstrong Jr. ranks among the Big Ten leaders in total offense heading into the Holiday Bowl matchup with USC. Armstrong opened the year with three consecutive 300-yard total offense games, showing his ability to hurt opposing defenses with his arm and legs. The quick start fueled an impressive season in which Armstrong has compiled 2,978 yards of total offense, with his average of 248.2 yards per game ranking third in the Big Ten. Armstrong is fourth on the NU single-season total offense chart, and his total is the most ever for a Nebraska sophomore. In the passing game, the 6-1, 220-pound Armstrong has 2,314 passing yards and 19 touchdowns through the air this season, including four touchdown passes in the regularseason finale at Iowa. Armstrong threw for better than 200 yards in seven games and had at least one touchdown pass in 10 of 12 games. His passing yardage total ranks sixth on the NU season chart, allowing him to move into the top 10 on the Husker career passing list. Armstrong’s ability as a runner helped the Huskers rank in the top 20 nationally in rushing yardage in 2014. Armstrong finished the season with 664 rushing yards and five touchdowns, while averaging 5.0 yards per carry. He topped 50 yards on the ground in seven games, including a career-high 131 yards against McNeese State. The 2014 season was Armstrong’s first year of having full control of the Husker offense. He took over the starting duty midway through the 2013 season following an injury to Taylor Martinez. Armstrong has proven his winning ways over the past two seasons, compiling a 16-4 record as the Huskers’ starting quarterback.

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Florida Atlantic: Completed 15-of-29 2014 Rushing Game by Game passes for a then-career-high 271 yards Opponent Rushes Yds. TDs and two touchdowns... also finished Florida Atlantic 7 62 1 with a then-career-high 333 yards of McNeese St. 11 131 1 total offense, including 62 yards rushing at Fresno St. 9 65 0 and a touchdown on seven carries. Miami 13 96 0 McNeese State: Rushed 11 times for a Illinois 10 66 0 career-high 131 yards, including rushes at Michigan St. 11 7 0 of 42 and 24 yards in the first half and at Northwestern 10 55 0 a 34-yard third-quarter rush... were the Rutgers 6 19 1 three longest runs of Armstrong’s career, Purdue 13 70 1 bettering a 17-yard rush against Florida at Wisconsin 20 17 1 Atlantic... previous career rushing high Minnesota 12 45 0 was 69 yards against Northwestern at Iowa 11 31 0 in 2013... 131 rushing yards marked the first 100-yard rushing game for a Nebraska quarterback since Taylor 2014 Passing Game by Game Martinez rushed for 140 yards on 19 Opponent Comp-Att-Int Yds. TDs carries in the 2012 Big Ten Championship Florida Atlantic 15-29-0 271 2 Game against Wisconsin... completed McNeese St. 16-31-1 242 2 16-of-31 passes for 242 yards and two at Fresno St. 12-21-0 260 3 touchdowns... was 4-of-4 passing for 78 Miami 9-13-1 113 2 yards and a touchdown on third down Illinois 10-21-1 166 1 attempts in the first half... accounted for at Michigan St. 20-43-2 273 0 373 yards of total offense, marking the at Northwestern 18-29-0 221 0 second consecutive week he accounted Rutgers 14-22-1 163 2 for a career high in total offensive yards. Purdue 8-21-2 118 1 Fresno State: Completed 12-of-21 passes at Wisconsin 6-18-1 62 1 for 260 yards and three touchdowns, Minnesota 12-19-0 223 1 including a 70-yard touchdown pass to at Iowa 12-27-2 202 4 Jordan Westerkamp on the game’s third play... was his longest completion in a regular-season game and second-longest completion of his career... also connected on TD passes to tight ends Cethan Carter and Sam Cotton in the second half... 260 passing yards marked his third straight game to start the season with 200 or more passing yards... also rushed nine times for 65 yards to account for 325 total offense yards... topped 300 yards of total offense in first three games of 2014, marking the first time a Husker topped 300 yards of total offense in three straight games since Joe Ganz accomplished the feat against Texas Tech, Iowa State and Baylor in 2008. Miami: Completed 9-of-13 passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns... added 96 yards rushing on 13 carries. Illinois: Improved his record to 12-1 as Nebraska’s starting quarterback... one of only four quarterbacks to start a career with a 12-1 record, joining Fred Duda (13-0), Turner Gill (12-1) and Tom Sorley (12-1)... was 10-of-21 for 166 yards and one touchdown... also ran the ball 10 times for 66 yards. Michigan State: Lost for just the second time as Nebraska’s starter, dropping to 12-2 in his career. Both of Armstrong’s losses have come against Michigan State... set career highs with 20 completions and 273 passing yards in a losing effort. Northwestern: Caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from De’Mornay Pierson-El on a second-quarter reverse pass... was the first by a Nebraska quarterback since a 20-yard touchdown reception by Joe Ganz from Marlon Lucky against New Mexico State in 2008... completed 18-of-29 passes for 221 yards, while rushing 10 times for 55 yards... increased his season total offense to 2,028 yards... became the third player in Nebraska history to reach 2,000 yards of total offense in the first seven games of the season, joining Joe Ganz (2,081 yards, 2008) and Taylor Martinez (2,018 yards, 2012). Rutgers: Completed 14-of-22 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns... rushed six times for 19 yards, including a 16yard TD run in the first quarter to open the scoring... marked the longest touchdown run of Armstrong’s career. Purdue: Completed 8-of-21 passes for 118 yards and one touchdown... rushed seven times for 70 yards. Wisconsin: Completed 6-of-18 passes for 62 yards and one TD... also ran 20 times for 17 yards and one TD. Minnesota: Completed 12-of-19 passes for 223 yards and one touchdown... rushed 12 times for 45 yards. Iowa: Tossed a career-high four touchdown passes in the win, including the game-winning TD pass to Kenny Bell in overtime... finished with 202 passing yards, marking his seventh 200-yard passing effort this season... accounted for 233 yards of total offense... increased his season total to 2,978 yards to move into fourth place on the NU total offense list, passing Jammal Lord’s 2002 total of 2,774 yards and Taylor Martinez’s 2011 total of 2,963 yards... passed Martinez for the most yards of total offense by a sophomore in school history.

Career

Armstrong was pushed into action in 2013, following an early-season injury to Taylor Martinez. Armstrong was up to the challenge, posting a 7-1 record as the Huskers’ starting signal caller. Armstrong finished the 2013 season with 966 passing yards and nine touchdowns, while rushing for 202 yards and two touchdowns. Armstrong capped the year by leading the Huskers to a victory over Georgia in the Gator Bowl, highlighted by a school-record 99-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter. Armstrong redshirted during his first season in the program in 2012. Armstrong’s full biography can be found on page 94 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

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Career Stats Passing

Year G/GS Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yds. Y/G LP 2012 Redshirt 2013 9/8 68-131-8 51.9 966 107.3 99 2014 12/12 152-294-11 51.7 2,314 192.8 73 Totals 21/20 220-425-19 51.8 3,280 156.2 99

Rushing

Year G/S 2012 2013 9/8 2014 12/12 Totals 21/20

Att. Gain Loss Redshirt 67 277 75 133 785 121 200 1,062 196

TD Eff.R. 9 124.31 19 131.66 28 129.39

Net

Y/A

Y/G

Long

TDs

202 664 866

3.0 5.0 4.3

22.4 55.3 41.2

24 vs. Georgia 2 42 vs. McNeese St. 5 42 vs. McNeese St. 7

Single-Game Highs

» Pass Attempts–43 at Michigan State (2014) » Pass Completions–20 at Michigan State (2014) » Passing Yards–273 at Michigan State (2014) » Passing Touchdowns–4 at Iowa (2014) » Rushes–20 at Wisconsin (2014) » Rushing Yards–131 vs. McNeese State (2014) » Rushing Touchdowns–1 seven times » Total Offense–373 vs. McNeese State (2014)

josh

Banderas

#52

Sophomore l Linebacker l 6-2 l 235 Lincoln, Neb. | Southwest HS Sophomore linebacker Josh Banderas continued to show his versatility for the Huskers throughout the 2014 season, working at multiple linebacker spots. The 6-2, 235-pound Banderas spent the majority of his time at middle linebacker where he alternated with senior Trevor Roach. With Roach’s status for the Holiday Bowl uncertain, Banderas could see significant action against the Trojans. The Lincoln native played 11 games this season, starting five of the first six contests. He finished the year with 36 total tackles including 12 solo stops. Banderas made at least four tackles in four games, highlighted by a 10-tackle effort against McNeese State. In addition to his play at linebacker, Banderas also sees action on Nebraska’s coverage units, helping the Huskers feature one of the nation’s top special teams units. Off the field, Banderas was one of 21 Huskers named to the Academic All-Big Ten team.

2014 (Sophomore)

Banderas played in 11 games and finished the year with 36 tackles. Banderas started all four non-conference games and at Michigan State, before backing up Trevor Roach at MIKE linebacker the remainder of the year. Banderas had four tackles in the season opener against Florida Atlantic and made 10 tackles and a TFL against McNeese State. He had four tackles and a tackle for loss in a road win at Fresno State, then recorded five tackles against Miami. Banderas had four tackles at Northwestern, and made three tackles each against Michigan State and Rutgers.

Career

Banderas saw action in every game as a true freshman in 2013, and made four starts. He earned three starts in non-conference play and was also in the starting lineup against Iowa. Banderas finished 2013 with 28 tackles, including 12 solo stops, with two sacks and three tackles for loss. Banderas had a career-high 11 tackles, a sack and two tackles for loss against UCLA. Banderas’ full biography can be found on page 95 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats Year 2013 2014 Totals

G/S 13/4 11/5 24/9

(----------Tackles---------) UT AT TT TFL Sacks 12 16 28 3-9 2.0-8 12 24 36 2-5 0.0-0 24 40 64 5-14 2.0-8

Fum. C-R BK 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0

QB PBU INT Hry. 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 2

Single-Game Highs

» Tackles–11 vs. UCLA (2013) » Tackles for Loss–2 vs. UCLA (2013) » Sacks–1.0 twice

2014 huskers

kenny

bell

#80

Senior l Wide Receiver l 6-1 l 185 Boulder, Colo. l Fairview HS » First-Team All-Big Ten (Coaches) » Honorable-Mention All-Big Ten (Media) » Biletnikoff Award Watch List » Paul Hornung Award Watch List » Preseason All-Big Ten (Kick Returner, Phil Steele) » Team Captain Senior Kenny Bell will complete the most productive receiving career in Nebraska history in the Holiday Bowl matchup with USC. The 6-1, 185-pound Bell has ascended to the top of the school’s career charts for receptions and receiving yards in 2014, while continuing to provide an explosive threat for the Husker offense. Bell’s impact on the Nebraska offense was recognized in postseason honors. The league’s coaches selected Bell as a first-team All-Big Ten pick, marking the first all-conference first-team receiver for Nebraska since Jon Bostick in 1991. Bell was an honorable-mention all-conference choice by the media. Bell enters the bowl game with 174 career receptions, including 40 in 2014, surpassing Nate Swift’s previous school record of 166 receptions. Bell has totaled 2,618 receiving yards in his NU career, bettering Johnny Rodgers’ previous record of 2,479 career receiving yards. This season Bell has 40 receptions for a team-leading 717 yards, an average of 17.9 yards per catch, one of the nation’s best averages in yards per catch. Bell had a pair of 100-yard receiving games in 2014, giving him five in his career. Bell is also the first player at Nebraska with more than 400 receiving yards for four straight seasons. The 40-catch season this fall gives Bell at least 30 receptions in each of his four years with the Huskers, a first for Nebraska players. Bell is one catch behind team leader Jordan Westerkamp’s 41 receptions, but could become the first player in school history to lead Nebraska in receptions four consecutive seasons. Bell also has a team-high five touchdown receptions, increasing his career TD total to 20, good for third on the Nebraska career list. Bell will enter the Holiday Bowl with a reception in 27 straight games, the third-longest streak in school history. He also owns the fourth-longest streak with a 23-game stretch earlier in his career, and has caught at least one pass in 50 of his last 51 games. Bell’s impact on the program is also reflected in his 48 career starts, including 11 in 2014. Bell has the most starts in school history by an offensive player and the second-most for any position player. Bell is only the fifth position player in NU history with 40 career starts. Bell earned his degree in ethnic studies in December.

2014 (Senior)

Florida Atlantic: Caught four passes 2014 Receiving Game by Game for 116 yards, including a 63-yard Opponent Catches Yds. TDs reception in the third quarter, marking Florida Atlantic 4 116 0 the third-longest catch of his career... McNeese St. 1 14 0 Bell and Jordan Westerkamp combined at Fresno St. 5 84 0 to become the first Husker duo to both Miami 4 70 1 top 100 receiving yards in a game since Illinois 5 105 1 Marlon Lucky (IB) and Maurice Purify at Michigan St. 3 31 0 (WR) achieved the feat at Colorado in at Northwestern 5 89 0 2007... Bell and Westerkamp became Rutgers 6 63 0 the first pair of wide receivers in Husker Purdue 1 5 0 history to accomplish the feat. McNeese at Wisconsin 2 14 1 State: Was limited to one catch for Minnesota 1 73 0 14 yards due to a groin injury... also at Iowa 3 53 2 returned a pair of kickoffs for 56 yards. Fresno State: Caught five passes for 84 yards to increase his career receptions total to 144... moved past Johnny Rodgers (143 catches) into second place on the NU career receptions list. Miami: Made his 40th career start at Nebraska... caught four passes for 70 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown in the first quarter to tie the game at 7-7. Illinois: Caught a 63-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to give Nebraska a 28-7 lead... 63-yard touchdown catch was Nebraska’s fourth touchdown pass of better than 50 yards this season... marked his fifth career 100-yard receiving game, tying Bell for third on the NU list of 100-yard receiving games... Michigan State: Caught three passes in the first half before leaving the game with an injury. Northwestern: Caught five passes for 89 yards. Rutgers: Caught six passes for 63 yards... set a Nebraska school record with his 167th career catch, bettering the 166 catches by Nate Swift from 2005 to 2008. Purdue: Caught one pass for five yards. Wisconsin: Caught two passes for 14 yards, including a 12-yard TD catch in the first quarter to give Nebraska a 10-0 lead... on the touchdown catch, Bell passed Johnny Rodgers to become Nebraska’s career leader in receiving yards.... increased his career total to 2,492, surpassing Rodgers’ previous record of 2,479 yards... 12-yard touchdown catch was his 18th career touchdown reception, good for third in NU history...

was his first touchdown catch of less than 20 yards since his freshman season in 2011... previous 15 touchdowns had covered at least 20 yards... also returned four kicks for 92 yards. Minnesota: Caught a season-long 73-yard pass on Nebraska’s opening drive of the game, setting up a Husker touchdown... reception was one yard shy of his career long of 74 yards at Ohio State in 2012... 73-yard reception by Bell from Tommy Armstrong Jr. marked Nebraska’s longest play from scrimmage in 2014, bettering a 70-yard touchdown pass from Armstrong to Jordan Westerkamp at Fresno State on Sept. 13... Bell was injured on the play and missed the rest of the game. Iowa: Caught the game-winning nine-yard touchdown pass in the first overtime... also had a 32-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, as he tied his career high with two touchdown receptions... increased his career total to 20 touchdown receptions, becoming only the third player in school history to record 20 career touchdown catches... finished the game with three catches for 53 yards... extended his streak to 27 consecutive games with at least one reception since he was held without a catch at Iowa in 2012... has caught at least one pass in 50 of his last 51 games.

Career

Bell started all 12 games and led Nebraska in 2013 with 52 receptions, marking the third straight season he led NU in catches. His 577 receiving yards ranked second for the Huskers and he caught four touchdown passes on the season. Bell caught five or more passes five times in 2013, with a season-high seven catches against Wyoming, Michigan State and Florida Atlantic. Bell also ranked among the Big Ten leaders by averaging 26.5 yards per kickoff return, including a 99-yard return for a touchdown at Penn State. Bell’s play in 2013 earned him honorable-mention all-conference accolades. Bell started all 14 games as a sophomore in 2012 and led the Huskers with 50 receptions for 863 yards and eight touchdowns. His 863 yards were the most by a Nebraska sophomore and rank No. 4 on the NU season chart. Bell topped 100 receiving yards three times in 2013, including a career-high nine catches for a career-high 136 yards against Minnesota. Bell earned first-team All-Big Ten honors from several outlets and was a second-team choice by the coaches and media panel. Bell played in every game with 11 starts in 2011. He led Nebraska with 32 receptions for 461 yards and three touchdowns. He was just the second freshman to lead Nebraska in receptions and receiving yards, and his totals were the second-best ever for a Husker freshman. Bell redshirted in 2010. Bell’s full biography can be found on pages 96-97 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

Year G/S 2010 2011 13/11 2012 14/14 2013 13/12 2014 12/11 Totals 52/48

No.

Yds. Redshirt 32 461 50 863 52 577 40 717 174 2,618

Y/R

Y/G

Long

TDs

14.4 17.3 11.1 17.9 15.0

35.5 61.6 44.4 59.8 50.3

50 vs. Washington 74 at Ohio State 42 at Minnesota 73 vs. Minnesota 74 at Ohio State

3 8 4 5 20

Rushing: Career: 6 carries, 109 yards, 1 TD, 18.2 avg., long of 82 at Minnesota (2011) 2013: 1 carry, 1 yard, 0 TD, 1.0 avg., long of 1 vs. South Dakota State 2012: 2 carries, 8 yards, 0 TD, 4.0 avg., long of 7 vs. Southern Miss 2011: 3 carries, 100 yards, 1 TD, 33.3 avg., long of 82 yards at Minnesota (TD) Kickoff Returns: Career: 51 ret., 1,277 yards, 1 TD, 25.0 avg., long of 99 at Penn St. (2013) 2014: 8 returns, 191 yards, 23.9 avg., long of 35 vs. McNeese State 2013: 23 returns, 609 yards, 1 TD, 26.5 avg., long of 99 at Penn State (TD) 2012: 14 returns, 325 yards, 0 TDs, 23.2 avg., long of 47 at UCLA 2011: 6 returns, 152 yards, 0 TDs, 25.3 avg., long of 33 at Michigan Punt Returns: 1 career punt return for 0 yards at Northwestern (10/20/12)

Single-Game Highs

» Receptions–9 vs. Minnesota (2012) » Receiving Yards–136 vs. Minnesota (2012) » Rushing Yards–82 at Minnesota (2011) » Touchdowns–2 three times » Kickoff Return Yards–99 at Penn State (2013) » All-Purpose Yards–178 at UCLA (2012)

2014 holiday bowl

2014 huskers

mauro

bondi

cethan

carter

#37

Sophomore l Tight End l 6-4 l 240 Metairie, La. | Archbishop Rummel HS

Junior l Place-Kicker l 6-0 l 210 Boca Raton, Fla. | West Boca Raton HS Junior kicker Mauro Bondi played in five games as a kickoff specialist in 2014 and could handle that role in the Holiday Bowl against USC. Bondi also serves as a back-up place-kicker to true freshman Drew Brown. Bondi handled the kickoff chores for the first three games of the season before breaking his collarbone in a non-football accident. He missed six games due to the injury.

2014 (Junior)

Bondi handled kickoff duties in the first three games and against Wisconsin and Minnesota. He recorded touchbacks on 15 of 34 kickoffs, with a season-high seven touchbacks in the season opener against Florida Atlantic. Bondi also made a career-long 45-yard field goal against FAU and hit his only PAT attempt in that game.

Career

Bondi was the kickoff specialist in 2013, hitting 48 of 77 kickoffs for touchbacks. His efforts helped Nebraska rank fifth in the Big Ten in kickoff coverage. He made his only field goal of the year and hit 7-of-8 PAT attempts. Bondi redshirted in 2012. As a true freshman, Bondi handled four kickoffs, and made his only PAT. Bondi’s full biography can be found on page 98 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Field Goals: 2-for-2 (22 yards in 2013; 45 yards in 2014) » PATs: 9-for-10 (1-for-1 in 2011; 7-for-8 in 2013; 1-for-1 in 2014) » Kickoffs: 110 career kickoffs, 61 touchbacks

Drew

brown

#34

True freshman Drew Brown has continued a family tradition of outstanding kicking at Nebraska in 2014. The Dallas area product took control of the starting place-kicking chores from the outset of the season and had a successful first season in Lincoln. Drew Brown is the younger brother of former Husker kicker Kris Brown who ranks as the second-leading scorer in Nebraska history, before playing more than a decade in the National Football League. The younger Brown connected on 12-of-19 field goals on the season, and was perfect on 55 PAT attempts. The 55 extra points are the fifth-most in school history without a miss. Brown’s 91 points are just six points shy of the Nebraska freshman record of 97 points scored, a mark that is held by his older brother. Brown handled kickoff duties for part of the year, hitting 14 of 39 kickoffs for touchbacks.

2014 (Freshman)

Florida Atlantic: Was a perfect 6-for-6 on PATs and knocked down a 44-yard field goal in his Husker debut. McNeese State: Made a 31-yard field goal and was 4-for-4 on PATs. Fresno State: Was 2-for-3 on field goals, including makes from 38 and 22 yards, while missing from 42 yards... was 7-for-7 on PATs. Miami: Was 2-for-2 on field goals from 19 and 39 yards... was a perfect 5-for-5 on PAT tries... averaged 61.6 yards on seven kickoffs, including three touchbacks. Illinois: Was a perfect 6-for-6 on PATs and 1-for-2 on field goals, including a make from 29 yards and a miss from 54 yards... also booted eight kickoffs for 519 yards, including seven touchbacks. Michigan State: Was 1-for-1 on PAT tries and also converted his lone field goal attempt of the night, a 40-yard try that opened the scoring for NU. Northwestern: Was 5-for-5 on PATs and 1-for-2 on field goals, including a make from 33 yards and a miss from 39 yards... also kicked off seven times for 438 yards, including two touchbacks. Rutgers: Was 6-for-6 on PAT tries and missed his only field goal attempt, a 42-yard try. Purdue: Was 5-for-5 on PAT tries but missed his only field-goal attempt of the day, a 46-yard try. Wisconsin: Was 3-for-3 on PATs and made his lone field goal of the day, a 32-yard try. Minnesota: Was 3-for-3 on PAT tries and made his only field-goal attempt from 30 yards. Iowa: Perfect 4-for-4 on PAT tries... was 1-for-3 on field-goal attempts... made a 20-yard try with eight seconds left to send the game to overtime... missed from 49 yards and had a 27-yard try blocked. Brown’s full biography can be found on page 138 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide. Year 2014

G/S 12/12

PAT FG 55/55 12/19

nebraska vs. usc

Pct. 63.2

Sophomore tight end Cethan Carter battled through an injury-plagued 2014 season, a setback that left the Nebraska offense without a big target in the passing game for much of the Big Ten season. The 6-4, 240-pound Carter is back to full health and will likely split time with fellow sophomore Sam Cotton in the Holiday Bowl. Carter played in eight games this season with seven starts. He missed four straight games with a foot injury beginning with the Michigan State contest and returned for the final three games of the season. A Louisiana product, Carter figures to be a breakout player in the NU offense in 2015.

2014 (Sophomore)

Carter played in eight games with seven starts, including the first five games and final two games. He missed time with an injury in the middle of the season. Carter had four receptions for 73 yards on the season. Carter had his first career touchdown on a 20-yard catch at Fresno State. He capped the year with two catches for a career-high 48 yards at Iowa. His first catch was a career-long 34-yard grab to set up a touchdown before halftime. He also had a 14yard catch in the fourth quarter on a game-tying drive.

Career Carter was one of seven true freshmen to play in 2013, seeing action in all 13 games

with six starts. Carter had 10 catches for 127 yards. He caught two passes twice on the season, with a season-high 43 yards against South Dakota State. Carter’s full biography can be found on page 99 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Freshman l Place-Kicker l 5-11 l 180 Southlake, Texas | Southlake Carroll HS

Place-Kicking

#11

TP PPG 0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lg 91 7.6 1-1 3-4 6-7 2-6 0-1 44

Career Stats

Year G/S 2013 13/6 2014 8/7 Totals 21/13

No. 10 4 14

Yds. 127 73 200

Y/R 12.7 18.2 14.3

Y/G 9.8 9.1 9.5

Long 26 vs. South Dakota State 34 at Iowa 34 at Iowa

TDs 0 1 1

Single-Game Highs

» Receptions: 2 four times » Receiving Yards: 48 at Iowa (2014)

Byerson

cockrell

#28

Junior l Defensive Back l 6-0 l 185 Columbus, Miss. | Columbus HS/East Mississippi CC Byerson Cockrell became a key contributor for the Blackshirt defense in his first season in the Husker program. A transfer from East Mississippi Community College, Cockrell came to Nebraska in January and quickly made his case for playing time. His role grew during fall camp when the Huskers lost a pair of expected starters for the season. Cockrell played in every game this fall and made five starts. He started four games as NU’s nickel back, then earned a start at safety in the regular-season finale when Corey Cooper was sidelined by an injury. Cockrell finished with 26 tackles, including 15 solo stops. He also had an interception and ranked second on the team with seven pass breakups.

2014 (Junior)

Cockrell had four games with three or more tackles, including a season-high five tackles each in the final two games against Minnesota and Iowa. He had his only interception of the season against Purdue in a contest when he also had a season-high two pass breakups. Cockrell opened the year with three tackles against Florida Atlantic, and had three tackles and a tackle for loss at Fresno State. Cockrell had a fumble recovery at Michigan State. Cockrell’s full biography can be found on page 100 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats Year 2014

G/S 12/5

(----------Tackles---------) UT AT TT TFL Sacks 15 11 26 1-5 0.0-0

Fum. C-R BK 2-1 0

QB PBU INT Hry. 7 1 0

Single-Game Highs » Tackles–5 twice

2014 huskers

Maliek

Collins

corey

cooper

Sophomore l Defensive Tackle l 6-2 l 300 Kansas City, Mo. | Center HS

Senior l Safety l 6-1 l 215 Maywood, Ill. l Proviso East HS

» Second-Team All-Big Ten (Coaches) » Honorable-Mention All-Big Ten (Media) » Academic All-Big Ten » Nebraska Defensive co-MVP Sophomore Maliek Collins was one of the breakout players for the Nebraska defense in the 2014 season. After seeing action as a true freshman in 2013, the powerful 6-2, 300-pound Collins was one of the Big Ten’s top interior defensive linemen this season. Collins started every game and finished the year with 40 tackles, including 15 solo stops. Collins tied Zaire Anderson for the team lead with 12 tackles for loss, including 3.5 sacks. He also ranked second on the team with 13 quarterback hurries. Collins was at his best in the final portion of the season, posting five or more tackles in three of the final five games. He had a career-high seven tackles against both Rutgers and Iowa. He also had three quarterback hurries each in back-to-back weeks against Rutgers and Purdue. The Kansas City product earned second-team All-Big Ten honors from the conference coaches, while being an honorable-mention pick by the media. Collins and fellow sophomore Vincent Valentine should form an imposing interior duo on the Blackshirt front for the next two seasons.

» Honorable-Mention All-Big Ten (Media) » Preseason Second-Team All-Big Ten (Athlon) » Team Captain Senior Corey Cooper will complete an outstanding Nebraska career in the Holiday Bowl against USC. A contributor on the Blackshirt defense each of the past four years, Cooper has been a fixture in the starting lineup for the past two seasons and was one of five Husker captains for the 2014 campaign. The 6-1, 215-pound Cooper was effective in both pass coverage and run support. His play helped the Nebraska defense rank among the nation’s best in opponent completion percentage, pass efficiency defense and third-down defense. Cooper started each of the first 11 games of the season before missing the regular-season finale at Iowa with an ankle injury. He is third on the team with 65 tackles, including 39 solo stops. He had at least five tackles eight times, including a season-high 10 stops at Wisconsin. He also forced a pair of fumbles, and had an interception. Cooper’s play earned him honorable-mention all-conference accolades from both the league’s coaches and media. Cooper will play in his 50th career game at Nebraska in the Holiday Bowl and has 28 career starts, including 24 of 25 games the past two seasons. Cooper played the 2014 season as a graduate after earning his degree in ethnic studies last May.

2014 (Sophomore)

2014 (Senior)

Florida Atlantic: Made his second career start, totaling one tackle and one 2014 Game by Game UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds Sack-Yds QB hurry. McNeese State: Started and Opponent 0-0 0.0-0 tied a then-career high with three tackles. Florida Atlantic 0-1-1 2-1-3 0-0 0.0-0 Fresno State: Set a career high with four McNeese St. at Fresno St. 1-3-4 0-0 0.0-0 tackles that doubled his season total. 2-0-2 2-5 0.0-0 Miami: Produced four tackles, including Miami 0-2-2 1-2 0.0-0 a pair of TFLs for five yards... also notched Illinois 1-1 0.0-0 two QB hurries. Illinois: Produced a pair at Michigan St. 1-2-3 1-2 0.0-0 of solo stops, including his third TFL of the at Northwestern 2-0-2 Rutgers 1-6-7 3-8 1.0-7 season. Michigan State: Produced three 2-3-5 1-9 1.0-9 tackles, inlcuding one TFL. Northwestern: Purdue 0-1-1 1-2 0.5-2 Recorded a pair of solo stops, including a at Wisconsin TFL for two yards. Rutgers: Had a career- Minnesota 0-3-3 0-0 0.0-0 4-3-7 2-10 1.0-9 high seven tackles, bettering his previous at Iowa high of four tackles at Fresno State... also had a seven-yard sack and three quarterback hurries. Purdue: Finished with five tackles, including a nine-yard sack in the first quarter... added three of NU’s nine QB hurries. Wisconsin: One tackle on the afternoon was a combined sack with Randy Gregory. Minnesota: Posted three tackles and one QB hurry. Iowa: Had 1.0 sack and two TFLs... has 12 tackles for loss on the season and 3.5 sacks... made 10 of his 12 tackles for loss in Big Ten Conference play.

Florida Atlantic: Started at safety, but didn’t record any stats. McNeese State: 2014 Game by Game UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds Sack-Yds Totaled six tackles and notched NU’s first Opponent 0-0 0.0-0 turnover of the season with his second Florida Atlantic 0-0-0 3-3-6 0-0 0.0-0 career interception on the last play of the McNeese St. 2-1-3 0-0 0.0-0 game. Fresno State: Made three tackles at Fresno St. 4-4-8 0-0 0.0-0 in his 20th career start. Miami: Finished Miami 2-1-3 0-0 0.0-0 second on the team with eight tackles, Illinois including four solo stops. Illinois: Started at Michigan St. 3-2-5 0-0 0.0-0 and produced three tackles in the 45-14 at Northwestern 6-2-8 0-0 0.0-0 win. Michigan State: Totaled five tackles, Rutgers 5-1-6 0-0 0.0-0 including three solo stops. Northwestern: Purdue 4-4-8 1-4 0.0-0 Played in his 45th career gamesand at Wisconsin 6-4-10 1-1 0.0-0 tied for second on the team with eight Minnesota 4-4-8 0-0 0.0-0 tackles... pushed his career total to 150 at Iowa --Did Not Play-tackles. Rutgers: Produced six tackles in his 25th career start. Purdue: Produced eight tackles, including his first TFL of the season... also notched his first break-up of the year. Wisconsin: Led the team with a season-high 10 tackles, including six solo stops... forced a pair of fumbles and also recorded his second TFL of the season. Minnesota: Made eight tackles, including four solo stops. Iowa: Did not play due to injury.

Career Collins played in 12 games as a true freshman with a start against Georgia in the Gator

solo stops. He earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten acclaim for his play. Cooper had one interception and made five tackles for loss, including a pair of sacks. Cooper made at least seven tackles in seven games, including double-figure totals in four games, with a career-high 12 stops against UCLA. Cooper played in all 14 games and had three starts in 2012, with much of his playing time in nickel and dime roles. Cooper had 17 tackles on the season, including eight solo stops. He had four tackles against both UCLA and Arkansas State. As a redshirt freshman in 2011, Cooper played in 11 games with a start at cornerback against Wyoming. He had nine tackles, including eight solo stops, with three tackles at Wyoming. Cooper redshirted in 2010. Cooper’s full biography can be found on page 101 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Bowl. He finished the year with 12 tackles, including a sack and two tackles for loss. Collins had a season-high three tackles against both Southern Miss and Penn State. Collins’ full biography can be found on page 100 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats Year 2013 2014 Totals

G/S 12/1 12/12 24/13

(----------Tackles---------) UT AT TT TFL Sacks 6 6 12 2-10 1.0-10 15 25 40 12-39 3.5-27 21 31 52 14-49 4.5-37

Single-Game Highs

» Tackles–7 twice » Tackles for Loss–3 vs. Rutgers » Sacks–1.0 four times

Fum. C-R BK 1-0 0 0-0 0 1-0 0

QB PBU INT Hry. 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 13

Career Cooper started all 13 games in 2013 and led the team with 91 tackles, including 52

Career Stats

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Totals

G/S 11/1 14/3 13/13 11/11 49/28

(----------Tackles---------) UT AT TT TFL Sacks Redshirt 8 1 9 0-0 0.0-0 8 9 17 2-8 0.5-1 52 39 91 5-19 2.0-16 39 26 65 2-5 0.0-0 107 75 182 9-32 2.5-17

Fum. C-R BK 0-0 0-0 1-0 2-0 3-0

0 0 0 0 0

QB PBU INT Hry. 0 0 1 1 2

0 0 1 1 2

Single-Game Highs

» Tackles–12 vs. UCLA (2013) » Tackles for Loss–1 nine times » Sacks–1.0 twice

2014 holiday bowl

2014 huskers

Jake

Cotton

#68

Senior l Offensive Line l 6-6 l 305 Lincoln, Neb. | Southeast HS

2014 (Senior)

Cotton was a key part of an offensive line that powered several record-setting performances. The Nebraska offense opened the season with a Big Ten modern-era record of 784 yards of total offense, including 498 rushing yards. The line pounded the defenses of both Miami and Illinois as the Huskers rushed for 343 and 458 yards, respectively, and Ameer Abdullah topped 200 yards in both contests. The line paved the way for Abdullah’s fourth 200-yard rushing game of the season against Rutgers.

Career

Cotton started 11 of 13 games at left guard, while missing two games because of injury. His play helped Nebraska average better than 215 rushing yards and 410 total yards per game. NU topped 250 rushing yards five times and I-back Ameer Abdullah rushed for 1,690 yards, the most by a Husker in 16 seasons. Cotton played in five games as a sophomore in 2012, serving as a backup guard. Cotton played in three games in 2011 as a reserve tackle before being lost for the year with a knee injury. Cotton redshirted in his first season in 2010 and worked as a scout team defensive lineman. Cotton’s full biography can be found on page 102 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played: 31 (3 in 2011, 5 in 2012, 11 in 2013; 12 in 2014) » Games Started: 23 (11 in 2013; 12 in 2014)

Cotton

#84

» Academic All-Big Ten Sophomore tight end Sam Cotton saw extensive action at tight end this season, joining fellow sophomore Cethan Carter to take the majority of the snaps. The 6-4, 250-pound Cotton will complete the 2014 season in the Holiday Bowl by playing for his father, Barney, who will serve as the Huskers’ interim head coach for the game. Cotton made four starts at tight end this season and saw his most extensive action when Carter was sidelined for four games with an injury during Big Ten play. Cotton gives Nebraska a big receiving target and is also an effective blocker in the running game. Cotton was one of 21 Huskers named to the Academic All-Big Ten team, earning the honor for the second straight season. Cotton played in all 12 games and made starts against Michigan State, Northwestern, Purdue and Minnesota. Cotton had three receptions for 41 yards on the season, with two of his catches resulting in touchdowns. Cotton had a 10-yard catch in the opener against Florida Atlantic, then had a 23-yard touchdown grab at Fresno State. He added his second touchdown of the season on an eight-yard catch in the third quarter against Rutgers.

nebraska vs. usc

» Receptions: 6 catches (3 in 2013; 3 in 2014) » Receiving Yards: 63 yards (22 yards in 2013; 41 yards in 2014)

imani

cross

#32

Junior l I-Back l 6-1 l 230 Gainesville, Ga. l North Hill HS Junior I-back Imani Cross has provided a powerful reserve option behind All-America running Ameer Abdullah each of the past three seasons. The 6-1, 230-pound Cross finished as Nebraska’s third-leading rusher this season, while surpassing 1,000 career rushing yards. Cross topped 30 rushing yards five times during the season, including a season-high 109 rushing yards on 22 carries against Illinois. Cross also saw extensive action against Purdue, carrying the ball 20 times and scoring two touchdowns following an injury to Abdullah. Cross continued his knack for finding the end zone, rushing for five touchdowns this season to give him 22 career rushing touchdowns, and Cross averages a touchdown on better than one of 10 carries in his career. Cross will be a contender for a more prominent role in the Nebraska offense in 2015, following the graduation of Abdullah. Cross is questionable for the Holiday Bowl matchup with USC because of a minor knee injury. He has played in all 39 games in his NU career heading into the contest.

2014 (Junior)

Florida Atlantic: Carried three times for 32 yards, including a 25-yard run in the first half... notched his 18th career rushing touchdown with a three-yard run in the second quarter. McNeese State: Carried the ball three times for one yard. Fresno State: Carried three times for 69 yards, including a a career-long 62-yard touchdown run in the third quarter... bettered his previous career long of 51 yards vs. Michigan State in 2013. Miami: Carried the ball three times for 13 yards. Illinois: Rushed 22 times for a career-high 109 yards, including a four-yard TD run in the third quarter... 109 yards bettered his 105 yards against Wyoming in the 2013 season opener. Michigan State: Didn’t record a carry against the Spartans. Northwestern: Went over 1,000 yards rushing on his career with five carries for 14 yards. Rutgers: Rushed five times for 28 yards. Purdue: Rushed 20 times for 66 yards and two touchdowns, including a two-yard TD in the second quarter and a one-yard TD in the third quarter... the two-TD effort marked the sixth multiple-TD game of Cross’ career, including two rushing touchdowns last season at Purdue. Wisconsin: Rushed twice for seven yards. Minnesota: Carried the ball six times for 31 yards. Iowa: Carried the ball three times for 14 yards.

2014 (Junior)

Sophomore l Tight End l 6-4 l 250 Lincoln, Neb. | Southeast HS

2014 (Sophomore)

Cotton played in 10 games in 2013, including a start at Purdue. He had three catches for 22 yards, with a three-yard TD catch at Minnesota. He had a season-long 17-yard catch against Illinois. Cotton redshirted in his first season in 2012. Cotton’s full biography can be found on page 102 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Honorable-Mention All-Big Ten (Media, Coaches) » Academic All-Big Ten » Team Captain Senior offensive guard Jake Cotton will complete his Nebraska career in the Holiday Bowl game against USC. Cotton will be playing for his father Barney Cotton, who will serve as the Huskers’ interim head coach for the bowl game. One of five senior captains in 2014, Cotton started all 12 games at left guard this fall, teaming with tackle Alex Lewis to form a strong left side of the line. The Nebraska offensive line helped the Huskers ran in the top 20 nationally in both rushing offense and scoring offense, while senior running back Ameer Abdullah became Nebraska’s all-time leader in all-purpose yards while ranking second in career rushing yards. The line also helped Nebraska rank among the top offenses in protecting the passer in 2014. Cotton was an honorable-mention all-conference pick by the media and coaches for his performance this season. Cotton has played in 31 games in his Nebraska career, while starting 23 of 25 games the past two seasons. Cotton played his senior season as a graduate after earning his degree in history in August. A Lincoln native, Cotton earned Academic All-Big Ten honors for the third straight season.

Sam

Career

Cross finished as NU’s second-leading rusher in 2013, rushing 85 times for 447 yards and 10 touchdowns. Cross had 10 or more carries in four games and rushed for at least 50 yards five times. He had a season-high 105 yards against Wyoming, and also topped 75 yards with 15 carries for 76 yards against Illinois. Cross had three games with two touchdowns in 2013, including Wyoming, South Dakota State and Purdue. Cross played in all 14 games as a true freshman in 2012 and was one of four I-backs to top 300 rushing yards. He finished with 324 yards on 55 carries and scored seven rushing touchdowns, including five in Big Ten play. Cross had his first 100-yard rushing game against Idaho State and also topped 60 yards against Southern Miss and Arkansas State. He scored two touchdowns each against Penn State and Minnesota. Cross’ full biography can be found on page 103 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

Year 2012 2013 2014 Totals

G/S 14/0 13/0 12/0 39/0

Att. Gain Loss Net 55 329 5 324 85 458 11 447 75 397 13 384 215 1,184 29 1,155

Y/A 5.9 5.3 5.1 5.4

Y/G 24.9 34.4 32.0 29.6

Long 44 vs. Arkansas St. 51 vs. Michigan St. 62 at Fresno St. 62 at Fresno St.

TDs 7 10 5 22

Single-Game Highs

» Rushes–20 vs. Purdue (2014) » Rushing Yards–109 vs. Illinois (2014) » Rushing Touchdowns–2 seven times

2014 huskers

daniel

davie

#23

Junior l Cornerback l 6-1 l 190 Beatrice, Neb. l Beatrice HS Junior Daniel Davie recovered from a significant knee injury late in the 2013 season to earn a starting cornerback position for the Blackshirts this fall. Davie started every game for the Huskers this fall, helping Nebraska rank among the national leaders in opponent completion percentage, pass efficiency defense and third-down defense. Davie recorded 36 total tackles in 2014, including 21 solo stops and five tackles for loss. He was also second on the team with two interceptions and had five pass breakups. Davie had three games with five or more tackles, including a season-high eight against Purdue. Davie’s play helped Nebraska hold eight of 12 opponents below 50 percent passing. Davie will be one of two returning starters in the secondary in 2015, and will be called on for senior leadership for the Huskers.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman)

Faulkenberry joined the program in January and played in all 12 games this fall. Nebraska ranked fourth in the Big Ten in net punting, while connecting on 13-of-20 field goals and all 56 PAT attempts. Faulkenberry had a tackle on punt coverage at Iowa and recovered a fumble at Michigan State. Faulkenberry’s full biography can be found on page 106 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played: 12 (all in 2014)

Joey

Felici

Senior l Cornerback l 5-9 l 175 Omaha, Neb. l Millard South HS

2014 (Junior)

Florida Atlantic: Made his first career start and finished the game with a then-careerhigh five tackles, all solo stops... bettered his previous career high of two tackles. McNeese State: Posted his first pass break-up of the season and added three tackles. Fresno State: Record three solo stops, including a pair of TFLs for four yards. Miami: Notched three tackles, including a pair of TFLs for two yards. Illinois: Notched a pair of interceptions on the night, his first two picks as a Husker... first interception was a diving pick in the endzone to stop an Illini drive in the first quarter. Michigan State: Notched a pass break-up before leaving the game due to injury in the first quarter. Northwestern: Produced four tackles, all solo stops. Rutgers: Recorded one tackle in the 42-24 win. Purdue: Had a career-high eight tackles, while also notching a pair of pass break-ups. Wisconsin: Started and posted a pair of tackles. Minnesota: Made a pair of tackles and broke up one pass. Iowa: Made five tackles, including one TFL. Davie played in the first 10 games in 2013, playing on several special teams’ units and as a reserve corner. He had a tackle at Purdue. He suffered a knee injury against Michigan State and missed the rest of the season. Davie played in 13 games, primarily on special teams in 2012. He had seven tackles, with six of those on special teams. He redshirted in his first season at Nebraska in 2011. Davie’s full biography can be found on page 105 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 Totals

G/S 13/0 10/0 12/12 35/12

(----------Tackles---------) UT AT TT TFL Sacks Reshirt 3 4 7 0-0 0.0-0 1 0 1 0-0 0.0-0 21 15 36 5-6 0.0-0 25 19 44 5-6 0.0-0

Fum. C-R BK

2014 (Senior)

Felici led Nebraska in special teams tackles while providing depth in the secondary. He made all 11 of his tackles on special teams, including four solo stops. Felici had two tackles against Rutgers and made single tackles in nine games.

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Career

Felici provided depth in the Nebraska secondary throughout his career. He played in one game in 2012. A walk-on performer, Felici redshirted in 2010. Felici’s full biography can be found on page 106 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Matt

QB PBU INT Hry.

0 0 0 0

1 0 5 6

0 0 2 2

FINNIN

0 0 0 0

Single-Game Highs

» Tackles–8 vs. Purdue (2014) » Tackles for Loss–2 at Fresno State (2014) » Pass Breakups–2 vs. Purdue » Interceptions–2 vs. Illinois

#59

Junior l Offensive Line l 6-7 l 305 Crete, Ill. | Crete Monee HS/College of DuPage Junior Matt Finnin has provided depth on the offensive line throughout the 2014 season, but is prepared for a more prominent role in the Holiday Bowl against USC. Finnin and Givens Price are expected to split time at right tackle with regular starter Zach Sterup sidelined by a knee injury. The 6-7, 305-pound Finnin is one of five tackles who have seen action this fall, with all five set to return for the 2015 Nebraska offense.

2014 (Junior)

Josh

Finnin played in seven games, providing depth at offensive tackle. The majority of his action came late in games, however he saw significant snaps at right tackle against Iowa. His play against the Hawkeyes helped Nebraska tie for the largest road comeback in school history.

Redshirt Freshman l Long Snapper l 6-3 l 240 Arvada, Colo. l Arvada West HS

Career

Faulkenberry #92

» Nebraska Walk-On of the Year Redshirt freshman long snapper Josh Faulkenberry unexpectedly stepped into a starting role this fall and performed his duty well. The 6-3, 240-pound Faulkenberry was planning to provide depth behind sophomore Gabe Miller, however Miller suffered a career-ending back injury pushing Faulkenberry into action. Faulkenberry handled the snapping duties on extra points and field goals for the entire season, and handled snapping on punting for the first half of the season. Faulkenberry helped Sam Foltz rank among the Big Ten’s top punters while true freshman Drew Brown had a successful first season as a kicker.

» Academic All-Big Ten Senior Joey Felici capped his Nebraska career in 2014 by earning a spot as a key performer on Nebraska’s special teams coverage units. Felici’s play helped Nebraska rank fourth in the Big Ten in net punting, while also being strong on kickoff coverage. Felici played in all 12 games and was Nebraska’s leading tackler on special teams. Felici was also one of 21 Huskers to earn a spot on the Academic All-Big Ten team. Felici picked up his degree in business administration/management in December.

Career

#31

Finnin joined the program in 2013 and played in four games as a reserve tackle. Finnin’s full biography can be found on page 107 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played: 7 (all in 2014)

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2014 huskers

Sam

Foltz

Trey

#27

Foster

Sophomore l Punter l 6-1 l 200 Grand Island, Neb. | Grand Island HS

Sophomore l Tight End l 6-0 l 245 Lincoln, Neb. | Southeast HS

» Honorable-Mention All-Big Ten (Coaches) Sophomore Sam Foltz proved to be one of the Big Ten’s top punters in the 2014 season, and should have a bright future at Nebraska with two seasons remaining. Foltz ranked fourth in the Big Ten by averaging 41.9 yards per punt, helping Nebraska rank fourth in the conference in net punting. Foltz had 22 of his 56 punts in 2014 downed inside the opposition’s 20-yard line, while also booting 16 punts of 50 yards or more. Opponents returned just 15 punts against the Huskers on the season. Foltz was honored for his work, being named an honorable-mention All-Big Ten pick by the conference coaches. He also earned Big Ten Special Teams Playerof-the-Week honors for his work against McNeese State when he averaged better than 50 yards per punt. Originally a walk-on, Foltz was placed on scholarship before the season. Foltz also serves as Nebraska’s holder on PAT and field-goal attempts.

2014 (Sophomore)

Florida Atlantic: Only needed to punt twice (71 yards) in season-opening 55-7 2014 Game by Game Punts Avg. Long win over Florida Atlantic. McNeese State: Opponent 2 35.5 40 Was named Big Ten Special Teams Player Florida Atlantic 6 51.2 61 of the Week after booting six punts for McNeese St. 5 47.4 59 307 yards, an average of 51.2 yards per at Fresno St. 1 49.0 49 punt... trapped the Cowboys inside their Miami own 20-yard line four times on the day. Illinois 3 37.7 49 Fresno State: Averaged 47.4 yards on five at Michigan St. 8 35.9 54 punts (237 yards)... booted a game-long at Northwestern 5 33.4 37 59-yard punt and trapped the Bulldogs Rutgers 3 33.0 36 inside their own 20 twice on the night. Purdue 6 43.2 62 Miami: Only had to punt once against at Wisconsin 8 46.9 70 the Hurricanes, a 49-yard boot. Illinois: Minnesota 4 43.5 56 Punted three times on the night for 113 at Iowa 5 41.6 50 yards... pinned the Illini inside their own 20 twice. Michigan State: Punted a season-high eight times for 287 yards. Northwestern: Punted five times and all five trapped the Wildcats inside their own 20-yard line. Rutgers: Pinned Rutgers inside their 20-yard line twice on three punts. Purdue: Punted six times for a 43.2-yard average... had three punts of over 50 yards, including a 62-yard punt in the first quarter... pinned the Boilermakers inside their own 20 three times, and inside the 10 twice. Wisconsin: Booted eight punts for 375 yards... blasted a career-high 70-yard punt in the fourth quarter that was downed at the Wisconsin one-yard line... also ran a fake punt in the second quarter that went for 14 yards and a first down. Minnesota: Punted four times for 174 yards, an average of 43.5 yards per punt. Iowa: Punted five times for 208 yards, including one inside Iowa’s 20-yard line.

Career

Foltz started all 13 games in 2013 and averaged 41.6 yards to rank fifth in the Big Ten in punting. He had 16 punts of 50 yards or more and downed 22 punts inside the 20-yard line. Foltz’s punting also helped limit opponents to just 8.1 yards per return. Foltz redshirted in 2012. Foltz’s full biography can be found on page 107 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

Year G/S 2012 2013 13/13 2014 12/12 Totals 25/25

No.

Yds. Avg. Long Redshirt 71 2,954 41.6 64 56 2,346 41.9 70 127 5,300 41.7 70

I20

Blk.

7 4 11

16 19 35

22 22 44

0 0 0

DEREK

FOSTER

Sophomore tight end Trey Foster continued to provide Nebraska with a powerful blocking presence in running situations during the 2014 season. The Lincoln native joined fellow sophomores Sam Cotton and Cethan Carter in taking the majority of snaps at tight end. Foster played in eight games on the season with a start at Northwestern. He had a catch against the Wildcats.

2014 (Sophomore)

Foster saw action in eight games at tight end with a start against Northwestern. He had a six-yard reception against the Wildcats.

Career

Foster played in six games in 2013, with the majority of his snaps in short-yardage situations. He had a catch for nine yards at Purdue. Foster redshirted in his first season in 2012. Foster’s full biography can be found on page 108 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played: 14 (6 in 2013; 8 in 2014) » Receptions: 2 for 15 yards (1 for 9 yards in 2013; 1 for 6 yards in 2014)

Ryker

Fyfe

#17

Sophomore l Quarterback l 6-2 l 210 Grand Island, Neb. | Grand Island HS Sophomore quarterback Ryker Fyfe served as the top backup to Tommy Armstrong Jr. in the 2014 season. The 6-2, 210-pound Fyfe played in seven games and will serve as Armstrong’s backup against USC in the Holiday Bowl. The Grand Island, Neb., native showed his ability to handle the Husker offense in his limited work, and has good rushing and pass skills.

2014 (Sophomore)

Fyfe saw action in seven games as the Huskers’ No. 2 quarterback. Fyfe saw most of his action late in games, but did see snaps at Michigan State and Iowa when Armstrong was temporarily sidelined. Fyfe rushed for 47 yards on seven carries, while completing 4-of-10 passes for 40 yards and a touchdown. Fyfe rushed four times for a season-high 29 yards against Florida Atlantic. Against Fresno State, he completed 2-of-3 passes for 22 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown pass to Christian Bailey. Fyfe was 1-of-2 passing at Michigan State and led NU to a touchdown.

Career

Fyfe saw action in NU’s win over South Dakota State in 2013, completing his only pass attempt and running for three yards. Fyfe redshirted in 2012 and worked on the NU scout team. Fyfe’s full biography can be found on page 109 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats Passing

#31

Senior l Cornerback l 5-11 l 185 Elm Creek, Neb. l Elm Creek HS Senior Derek Foster will complete his Nebraska career in the Holiday Bowl game against USC. Foster has not played in a game during his Husker career, but has been a valuable scout team performer throughout his career. An Elm Creek, Neb., native Foster provides depth in the secondary as well as on special teams coverage units. Foster earned his degree in nutrition, exercise and health science in December. Foster’s full biography can be found on page 108 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

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#42

Year G/GS Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yds. Y/G LP TD Eff.R. 2012 Redshirt 2013 1/0 1-1-0 100.0 5 5.0 5 0 140.03 2014 7/0 4-10-0 40.0 40 5.7 12 1 106.60 Totals 8/0 5-11-0 45.5 45 5.6 17 1 109.82

Rushing

Year 2012 2013 2014 Totals

G/S 1/0 7/0 8/0

Att. Gain Loss Net Redshirt 1 3 0 3 7 52 5 47 8 55 5 50

Y/A

Y/G

Long

TDs

3.0 6.7 6.3

3 vs. South Dakota St. 0 15 vs. Florida Atlantic 0 15 vs. Florida Atlantic 0

2014 huskers

Jack

GANGWISH

#95

Junior l Defensive End l 6-2 l 260 Wood River, Neb. | Wood River HS » Nebraska Lifter of the Year Junior defensive end Jack Gangwish went from scout team performer in 2013 to a significant contributor for the Blackshirt defense in 2014. Gangwish saw his first significant action at the start of the season with All-Big Ten performer Randy Gregory sidelined by a knee injury, and again filled in for Gregory in the regular-season finale against Iowa. Gangwish was also the top backup behind Gregory and sophomore starter Greg McMullen throughout the season. Gregory remains questionable for the Holiday Bowl against USC, making it likely Gangwish will see significant time against the Trojans.

2014 (Junior)

Gangwish played in 11 games, while earning starts against McNeese State and Iowa. Gangwish recorded 18 tackles on the season, including seven solo stops and four tackles for loss. He shared a sack against Northwestern and forced a fumble on the play. Gangwish had a career-high five tackles in his first start against McNeese State, including a tackle for loss. He had two tackles and a pass breakup at Fresno State. Gangwish had two tackles and a TFL against Rutgers, and added two tackles against Minnesota. He capped the season by tying his career high with five tackles at Iowa, including a tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry.

Career Gangwish added depth at defensive end in 2013 and at linebacker in 2012, but did not

play in a game. He redshirted and worked on the scout team defense in 2011. Gangwish’s full biography can be found on page 109 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played: 11 (all in 2014) » Tackles: 18 (all in 2014) » Tackles for Loss: 4 (all in 2014)

nate

gerry

interception that he returned for 28 2014 Game by Game yards. Purdue: Intercepted a Purdue pass Opponent UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds INT in the second quarter, marking Gerry’s Florida Atlantic 3-1-4 1-1 0 team-leading fourth interception of the McNeese St. 6-7-13 2-3 0 season... added five tackles. Wisconsin: at Fresno St. 1-1-2 0-0 0 Posted nine tackles, including seven solo Miami 3-3-6 0-0 0 stops... forced a fumble and recovered it Illinois 1-4-5 1-2 1 in the fourth quarter. Minnesota: Notched at Michigan St. 5-2-7 0-0 0 11 tackles to put him over 100 career at Northwestern 2-3-5 0-0 1 tackles... recorded an 85-yard return for Rutgers 1-2-3 0-0 1 a touchdown on a blocked field goal for Purdue 2-3-5 0-0 1 his first career touchdown... scoring play at Wisconsin 7-2-9 0-0 0 was the second-longest of the season for Minnesota 6-5-11 0-0 0 Nebraska, trailing only De’Mornay Piersonat Iowa 10-5-15 3-3 1 El’s 86-yard punt return at Fresno State. Iowa: Had a first-quarter interception to end an Iowa scoring threat... was Gerry’s teamleading fifth interception of the season, all in Big Ten play... five interceptions are the most by a Husker since Eric Hagg also had five interceptions in 2010... also totaled a career-high 15 tackles, including 10 solo stops and a career-high three TFLs.

Career Gerry saw action in every game as a true freshman in 2013, while starting three contests.

Recruited as a defensive back, Gerry played linebacker in 2013 and also excelled on the Huskers’ special teams units. Gerry had 32 total tackles, including 18 solo stops. He had two tackles for loss on the year. Gerry had a season-high seven tackles against UCLA and had five tackles against Wyoming. Gerry’s full biography can be found on page 110 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats Year 2013 2014 Totals

G/S 13/3 12/12 25/15

(----------Tackles---------) UT AT TT TFL Sacks 18 14 32 2-3 0.0-0 47 38 85 7-9 0.5-2 65 52 117 9-12 0.5-2

Fum. C-R BK 0-0 0 2-1 0 2-1 0

QB PBU INT Hry. 0 0 1 3 5 3 3 5 4

Single-Game Highs

#25

Sophomore l Safety l 6-2 l 205 Sioux Falls, S.D. | Washington HS » Second-Team All-Big Ten (Media) » Honorable-Mention All-Big Ten (Coaches) » Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Iowa) » Nebraska Defensive co-MVP Sophomore safety Nate Gerry has emerged as one of the top defensive backs in the Big Ten Conference during the 2014 season. Gerry started all 12 games at safety and finished second on the team in tackles, while ranking among the Big Ten leaders in interceptions. The 6-2, 205-pound Gerry finished the regular season with 85 tackles, including 47 solo stops. He added a team-high five interceptions all coming in conference play, while adding two fumbles caused, a fumble recovery and three pass breakups. Gerry made at least seven tackles five times on the season, including three games with double-figure tackles. Gerry closed the regular season with a career-high 15 tackles at Iowa, including 10 solo stops and three tackles for loss. Gerry led the Big Ten Conference in interceptions per game in conference play, while ranking second in all games. Gerry had a takeaway in six of eight Big Ten games, and also reached the end zone on an 85-yard return of a blocked field goal for a touchdown against Minnesota. Gerry was named a second-team All-Big Ten defender by the conference’s media panel, while receiving honorable-mention recognition from the coaches.

» Tackles–15 at Iowa (2014) » Tackles for Loss–3 at Iowa (2014) » Pass Breakups–2 vs. Minnesota (2014)

Kevin

GLADNEY

#81

Redshirt Freshman l Wide Receiver l 6-1 l 190 Akron, Ohio | Firestone Senior HS » Academic All-Big Ten Redshirt freshman receiver Kevin Gladney saw limited action this season, primarily working on special teams. Gladney has also provided depth at receiver throughout 2014, a position that has been ravaged by injuries throughout the year. Gladney was one of 21 Huskers who earned Academic All-Big Ten honors this fall.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman)

Gladney played in seven games, including the first six games of the year and the regularseason finale at Iowa. He worked on coverage units and also saw limited work at receiver. Gladney did not have a reception or a tackle.

Career Gladney redshirted in his first season in 2013. Gladney’s full biography can be found on page 110 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

2014 (Sophomore)

Florida Atlantic: Started at safety and recorded four tackles, including a TFL for one yard... also forced a fumble that was recovered by the Owls. McNeese State: Had a career day against the Cowboys, including a team-high and then-career-best 13 tackles... notched a pair of TFLs, a QB hurry and his first career pass break-up. Fresno State: Went over 50 career tackles with a pair of stops. Miami: Totaled six tackles in the 41-31 win over the Hurricanes. Illinois: Produced five tackles, including four solo stops... recorded his first career interception and returned it 54 yards to the 5-yard line... also notched half a sack and a pair of QB hurries. Michigan State: Tied for second on the team in tackles with seven, including five solo stops. Northwestern: Intercepted a second-quarter pass in the endzone for his second interception of the season and career... also added five tackles. Rutgers: Had a first-quarter

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Randy

Gregory

#44

Junior l Defensive End l 6-6 l 240 Fishers, Ind. | Hamilton Southeastern HS | Arizona Western CC » Second-Team All-American (FWAA) » Third-Team All-American (AP) » First-Team All-Big Ten (Media, Coaches) » Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List » Lombardi Award Watch List » Chuck Bednarik Award Semifinalist (1 of 20) » Nagurski Trophy Watch List » Lott IMPACT Quarterfinalist (1 of 20) » Lott IMPACT Player of the Week (Miami) » Preseason First-Team All-American (Sporting News) » Preseason Second-Team All-American (Phil Steele, Athlon) Junior defensive end Randy Gregory battled through an injury-plagued season to once again be one of the Big Ten’s most disruptive defensive forces. The 6-6, 245-pound Gregory earned first-team All-Big Ten honors for the second straight season for his play this fall. Gregory played in and started 10 games, but saw limited action in two of those contests. Despite missing significant time this season, Gregory finished with 50 tackles, including a team-high seven sacks for 67 yards in losses. Gregory was third on the team with 10 tackles for loss and led the Huskers with 16 quarterback hurries. Gregory has a knack for finding the football. In addition to his sacks, Gregory had an interception at Michigan State, forced a fumble and blocked a pair of field goals. His second blocked kick against Minnesota was returned by Nate Gerry for a touchdown. With his seven sacks this season, Gregory increased his career sack total to 17.5 sacks, good for ninth on the NU career sacks list. Gregory is the only player on the list with less than three seasons in a Nebraska uniform.

2014 (Junior)

Florida Atlantic: Started, but left the game in the first quarter with an injury 2014 Game by Game UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds Sack-Yds and didn’t return. McNeese State: Didn’t Opponent Florida Atlantic 0-0-0 0-0 0.0-0 play due to injury. Fresno State: Returned to the starting lineup after missing McNeese St. --Did Not Play-3-0-3 0-0 0.0-0 a game due to injury... posted three at Fresno St. Miami 2-5-7 2-25 2.0-25 tackles, all solo stops. Miami: Ranked 5-2-7 3-17 2.5-17 third on the team with seven tackles, Illinois at Michigan St. 1-6-7 1-1 0.0-0 including a pair of sacks for 25 yards... 0-0 0.0-0 pair of TFLs pushed his career total to 21 at Northwestern 2-2-4 2-3-5 1-12 1.0-12 for 126 yards. Illinois: Finished the game Rutgers 2-2-4 0-0 0.0-0 with 2.5 sacks for 17 yards... increased Purdue 2-3-5 2-4 0.5-3 his career sack total to 15, moving him at Wisconsin Minnesota 2-6-8 1-10 1.0-10 within 1.5 sacks of the top 10 on the NU career sacks list (16.5, 10th). Michigan at Iowa --Did Not Play-State: Produced seven tackles in a game for the third time this season... had a first-quarter interception marking his first interception of the season and the second of his career... also had an interception last season against South Dakota State. Northwestern: Produced four tackles and notched a career-best two pass break-ups. Rutgers: Blocked a secondquarter Rutgers field goal, marking Nebraska’s first blocked field goal since Josh Williams blocked a Tennessee-Chattanooga field goal in 2011... recorded a 12-yard sack in the third quarter to give him 5.5 sacks this season and 16 in his career... is just 0.5 sacks shy of the top 10 on the Nebraska career sacks list... finished the day with five total tackles and two quarterback hurries in addition to his sack and blocked field goal. Purdue: Had three QB hurries, increasing his team leading total to 14... also had four tackles and a pass breakup. Wisconsin: Split a third-quarter sack, giving him a team-leading 6.0 sacks this season and 16.5 in his career... tied for 10th on the Nebraska career sacks list, matching Travis Hill’s career total... only player in Nebraska history who has reached the top 10 on the list in just two seasons. Minnesota: Blocked a second-quarter field goal, his second of the season and the fourth blocked kick by Nebraska in the past four games (2 FG, 2 punt)... had a 10yard sack... was his team-high seventh sack of the year and gives him 17.5 career sacks... finished the day with a season-best eight tackles. Iowa: Did not play due to injury.

Career

Gregory burst onto the scence at Nebraska after joining the program from the juniorcollege ranks. Gregory started 10 of 13 games and was a first-team all-conference selection in 2013 after a dominant season as a pass rusher. Gregory finished the year with 10.5 sacks for 69 yards and racked up 19 tackles for loss, totaling 101 yards. Gregory had at least one sack in seven of the final eight games, and made at least one tackle for loss in the season’s final 12 games. His 10.5 sacks ranked 15th nationally and were 2.5 more than any other Big Ten player. Gregory registered 9.0 of his sacks in Big Ten Conference play.

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Gregory had at least five tackles eight times on the season and finished with 66 total tackles, including 40 solo stops. He led the team with 18 quarterback hurries and had a 33-yard interception return for a touchdown against South Dakota State. Gregory had a season-high three sacks at Michigan and added two sacks at Purdue, including one for a safety. Gregory’s full biography can be found on page 111 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats Year 2013 2014 Totals

G/S 13/10 10/10 23/20

(----------Tackles---------) Fum. UT AT TT TFL Sacks C-R BK 40 26 66 19-101 10.5-69 0-1 0 21 29 50 10-69 7.0-67 1-0 2 61 55 116 29-170 17.5-136 1-1 2

QB PBU INT Hry. 1 1 18 3 1 16 4 1 34

Single-Game Highs

» Tackles–8 five times » Solo Tackles–5 three times » Tackles for Loss–4 at Michigan (2013) » Sacks–3.0 at Michigan (2013)

Zach

hannon

#72

Redshirt Freshman l Offensive Line l 6-5 l 305 Kansas City, Mo. | Rockhurst HS Redshirt freshman Zach Hannon has seen action in every game this season, serving as a blocker on the Huskers’ punt team. Hannon has also provided depth along the offensive line throughout the year. He will move into the No. 2 center role against USC in the Holiday Bowl with the Huskers’ top two centers out with injury and third-string center Paul Thurston thrust into a starting role.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman)

Hannon played in all 12 games, working as a shield blocker on NU’s punting unit. The blocking helped Sam Foltz rank fourth in the Big Ten in punting, while NU was also fourth in the league in net punting.

Career

Hannon redshirted in his first season in 2013. Hannon’s full biography can be found on page 112 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Lane

hovey

#13

Sophomore l Wide Receiver l 6-4 l 205 Adel, Iowa | Adel-Desoto-Minburn HS » Academic All-Big Ten Sophomore receiver Lane Hovey has provided Nebraska with key depth in the receiving corps in the 2014 season. Hovey saw action in all 12 games, at times playing a key role in a position group that was hurt by injuries the entire season. Hovey also saw action on the Huskers’ special teams units. In addition to his on-field contributions, Hovey is one of the most successful Huskers off the field. Hovey earned Academic All-Big Ten honors for the second straight season, and was one of three football student-athletes in the conference to be named to the team with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average.

2014 (Sophomore)

Hovey played in every game and finished with five receptions for 69 yards. He made his biggest contribution with three catches for 48 yards at Fresno State, including a career-long 29-yard catch. Hovey had an eight-yard catch at Michigan State and made a 13-yard grab in the fourth quarter against Minnesota.

Career

Hovey added depth at receiver and played in two games, but did not have a reception. He redshirted in his first season in 2012. Hovey’s full biography can be found on page 113 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played: 14 (2 in 2013; 12 in 2014) » Receiving: 5 catches for 69 yards (all in 2014)

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andy

janovich

#35

Career

Joseph redshirted in his first season in the program in 2013. Joseph’s full biography can be found on page 115 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Junior l Fullback l 6-1 l 230 Gretna, Neb. l Gretna HS

Junior Andy Janovich has continued to provide a blocking presence for the Husker offense from his fullback position in the 2014 season. The Nebraska native began to see more action in the season’s final two games when the Huskers utilized more power rushing sets. Janovich is expected to hold down the fullback spot in the Holiday Bowl against USC. Originally a walk-on, Janovich earned a scholarship before the start of his sophomore season in 2013.

2014 (Junior)

Janovich played in all 12 games and earned his only start of the season against Iowa. Janovich was ready to play in the opener despite undergoing minor knee surgery during fall camp. Janovich’s blocking helped Ameer Abdullah to his third straight 1,000-yard rushing season. Janovich caught his only pass of the season with a 16-yard catch at Michigan State.

Career

Janovich played in all 13 games in 2013, alternating at fullback with C.J. Zimmerer. Janovich had an eight-yard kickoff return at Penn State. Janovich played in the final 11 games of the season as a true freshman in 2012. He had three carries for six yards, all against Idaho State. He also caught two passes for 13 yards, with one catch each against Idaho State and Ohio State. Janovich’s full biography can be found on page 114 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played– 36 (11 in 2012; 13 in 2013; 12 in 2014) » Games Started– 3 (2 in 2012; 1 in 2014) » Rushing– 3 rushes, 6 yards (all in 2012) » Receiving– 3 receptions, 29 yards (2 for 13 yards in 2012; 1 for 16 yards in 2014)

Chris

Jones

Joshua

Kalu

Freshman l Defensive Back l 6-1 l 175 Houston, Texas l Alief Taylor HS Defensive back Joshua Kalu was one of five true freshmen to see action for Nebraska in 2014. Kalu earned significant playing time in the Nebraska secondary, primarily in a nickel or dime role, and he could play a key role against USC’s high-powered passing attack in the Holiday Bowl. Kalu also became one of Nebraska’s top performers on coverage units, helping the Huskers rank among the Big Ten’s best in kickoff and punt coverage. Kalu should be in position to contend for significant playing time in his second season at Nebraska in 2015.

2014 (Freshman)

Kalu played in all 12 games and made starts against Fresno State and Illinois when Nebraska opened with six defensive backs. Kalu finished the season with 27 total tackles, including seven solo stops. Kalu was among NU’s special teams tackles leaders with seven stops on coverage units, including two against McNeese State. He made his first career interception against Miami in the fourth quarter, helping seal the Husker victory. Kalu also forced a pair of fumbles, one each against Fresno State and Iowa, while also recovering the fumble against Iowa, setting up an NU touchdown drive. Kalu had six or more tackles three times, including a season-high seven against Illinois and six each at Fresno State and Iowa. Kalu also saw significant action at Michigan State after starting corner Daniel Davie was sidelined by injury. Kalu’s full biography can be found on page 139 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

#11

Freshman l Defensive Back l 6-0 l 170 Jacksonville, Fla. l Sandalwood HS

Defensive back Chris Jones was one of five true freshmen to see action for the Huskers in 2014. The Florida product provided depth at cornerback for the Huskers, while also being a regular contributor on NU’s special teams units. Jones’ play helped Nebraska’s punt and kickoff coverage units rank among the Big Ten’s best. Jones has a bright future ahead and will be expected to contend for playing time at cornerback in spring ball.

Year 2014

G/S 12/2

Career Stats

» Games Played– 11 (all in 2014) » Tackles– 6 (all in 2014)

Boaz

Joseph

(----------Tackles---------) UT AT TT TFL Sacks 20 7 27 1-1 0.0-0

Fum. C-R BK 2-1 0

QB PBU INT Hry. 3 1 1

Single-Game Highs

» Tackles–7 vs. Illinois (2014) » Tackles for Loss–1 at Fresno State (2014) » Pass Breakups–1 three times » Interceptions–1 vs. Miami (2014)

Joe

Keels

2014 (Freshman)

Jones played in 11 games, primarily working on special teams. Jones had six total tackles, including four solo stops and had a fumble recovery on punt coverage against Iowa. Four of Jones’ six tackles were on special teams, including two at Northwestern. He had two solo tackles on defense at Fresno State. Jones’ full biography can be found on page 139 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

#10

#19

Junior l Defensive End l 6-3 l 250 Kenosha, Wis. | Bradford HS/Highland CC Junior defensive end Joe Keels has seen reserve action during his first season in the Nebraska program, providing depth behind starters Randy Gregory and Greg McMullen. The 6-3, 250-pound Keels joined the Nebraska program from the junior-college ranks and will look to battle for increased playing time during spring practice.

2014 (Junior)

Keels played in five games this season, seeing action in the first three games, and also against Illinois and Rutgers. Keels had an unassisted tackle at Fresno State. Keels’ full biography can be found on page 115 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Redshirt Freshman l Defensive Back l 6-1 l 190 Weston, Fla. l Cypress Bay HS

Redshirt freshman Boaz Joseph earned playing time on Nebraska’s special teams units in 2014, while adding depth at cornerback. The Florida native will be expected to move into a battle for playing time in the secondary during spring practice in 2015.

2014 (Junior)

Joseph played in five games early in the season, primarily on NU’s coverage units. He had one unassisted tackle at Fresno State.

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2014 huskers

paul

Kelly

#61

Senior l Long Snapper l 6-1 l 255 Davie, Fla. l Archbishop McCarthy HS

A transfer from Colorado, Lewis earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten honors from the conference coaches and media for his work in 2014. Lewis was also one of 21 Huskers named to the Academic All-Big Ten team.

2014 (Junior)

Senior Paul Kelly was a late addition to the Nebraska roster in 2014, joining the Husker program the weekend of the season opener. Kelly graduated from Miami last spring and was able to transfer and play immediately for Nebraska. Kelly shared snapping duties with Josh Faulkenberry in the second half of the season, handling snapping chores for PAT and field goal attempts.

Lewis started all 12 games at left tackle and was a key part of an offensive line that powered several record-setting performances. The Nebraska offense opened the season with a Big Ten modern-era record of 784 yards of total offense, including 498 rushing yards. The line pounded the defenses of both Miami and Illinois as the Huskers rushed for 343 and 458 yards, respectively, and Ameer Abdullah topped 200 yards in both contests. The line paved the way for Abdullah’s fourth 200-yard rushing game of the season against Rutgers.

2014 (Senior)

Career

Kelly joined Nebraska just before the start of the season and played in six games. He saw action at Fresno State, then handled snapping duties in the final five games. Kelly helped Nebraska hit on 13-of-20 field goals and all 56 PAT attempts this season.

Career

Before coming to Nebraska, Kelly saw action in 23 games at Miami in 2012 and 2013. A two-year letterwinner, Kelly was the team’s primary short snapper in 2013. He played in 10 games in 2012 and earned the Hurricanes’ Most Valuable Walk-On Award. Prior to playing at Miami, Kelly played defensive line at John Carroll University in Ohio.

Chongo

Kondolo

Lewis joined the Nebraska program in 2014 after playing two seasons at Colorado in 2011 and 2012. Lewis started all 12 games at left guard in 2012, and played in every game in 2011. Lewis’ full biography can be found on page 117 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played– 12 (all in 2014) » Games Started– 12 (all in 2014)

Kevin

Maurice

#70

Junior l Offensive Line l 6-4 l 300 Carrollton, Texas | Creekview HS/Fresno City College Offensive guard Chongo Kondolo filled a key role in his first season of playing time with the Huskers. Kondolo was the top reserve at offensive guard, backing up senior starters Jake Cotton and Mike Moudy. Kondolo was also on the Huskers’ top kicking unit as a blocker. The 6-4, 300-pound Kondolo will head into spring practice with an eye on an expanded role in 2015, as both Moudy and Cotton will complete their eligibility in the Holiday Bowl.

#55

Sophomore l Defensive Tackle l 6-3 l 275 Orlando, Fla. | Freedom HS Sophomore defensive tackle Kevin Maurice has provided depth throughout 2014, helping make the Blackshirt defensive front one of the nation’s best. Maurice serves as a backup behind fellow sophomore starters Maliek Collins and Vincent Valentine. Behind the play of the defensive front, Nebraska ranked among the nation’s leaders in third down defense, pass efficiency defense and opponent completion percentage.

2014 (Sophomore)

2014 (Junior)

Kondolo played in all 12 regular-season games, providing depth on the offensive line, while also serving on the Huskers’ PAT and field goal unit. The play of the offensive line helped Nebraska rank in the top 20 nationally in both scoring and total offense, while I-back Ameer Abdullah posted his third straight 1,000-yard rushing season. Kondolo saw his most extensive action in October games against Northwestern and Rutgers. His play helped Nebraska dominate the line of scrimmage in the second half at Northwestern, while Ameer Abdullah topped 200 rushing yards against Rutgers.

Maurice played in 10 games at defensive tackle, finishing with eight tackles, including two solo stops. He opened the year by sharing a sack against Florida Atlantic, and had a season-high two tackles at Fresno State.

Career

Maurice played in six games as a true freshman in 2013 and made three tackles. Maurice’s full biography can be found on page 117 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

Career

Kondolo joined Nebraska in 2013, but sat out the season as a redshirt. Kondolo’s full biography can be found on page 116 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

» Games Played– 16 (6 in 2013; 10 in 2014) » Tackles– 11 (3 in 2013; 8 in 2014)

Career Stats

» Games Played– 12 (all in 2014)

Alex

Lewis

#71

Junior l Offensive Line l 6-6 l 290 Tempe, Ariz. | Mountain Point HS/Colorado » Second-Team All-Big Ten (Media, Coaches) » Academic All-Big Ten Junior Alex Lewis was one of three offensive linemen to start every game in 2014, holding down the left tackle spot for the Nebraska offense. Lewis performed well in his first year in the program, helping the Huskers rank in the top 20 nationally in both scoring offense and total offense. Lewis teamed with senior guard Jake Cotton to give the Huskers a strong left side of the line. The group up front powered senior running back Ameer Abdullah’s record-setting season, as he became NU’s all-time leader in all-purpose yards, while ranking second in career rushing yards. The line also helped Nebraska rank among the top offenses in the Big Ten in protecting the quarterback.

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2014 huskers

Greg

McMullen

josh

mitchell

#90

Senior l Cornerback l 5-11 l 160 Corona, Calif. l Eleanor Roosevelt HS

Sophomore l Defensive End l 6-3 l 280 Akron, Ohio | Hoban HS Sophomore Greg McMullen teamed with junior Randy Gregory to give Nebraska one of the nation’s top defensive end tandems in 2014. An Ohio native, McMullen was in the starting lineup in every game and regularly showed his ability to be an effective pass rusher, while also holding up against the run. The 6-3, 280-pound McMullen finished the season with 46 total tackles, including 20 solo stops, and tied for second on the team with 3.5 sacks. McMullen had eight tackles for loss, nine quarterback hurries and broke up four passes at the line of scrimmage. McMullen had at least four tackles six times in 2014, including a season-high nine stops against McNeese State. The play of the Nebraska front four helped the Husker defense rank among the nation’s leaders in opponent pass completion percentage, third-down defense and pass efficiency defense.

2014 (Sophomore)

Florida Atlantic: Made his first career 2014 Game by Game start at Nebraska... totaled four tackles and Opponent UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds Sack-Yds three of NU’s eight QB hurries... notched Florida Atlantic 1-3-4 2-6 0.5-4 a pass break-up and a pair of TFL’s for McNeese St. 6-3-9 2-3 1.0-2 six yards, including a sack for four yards. at Fresno St. 2-0-2 1-8 1.0-8 McNeese State: Was third on the team Miami 0-1-1 0-0 0.0-0 with nine tackles, including a sack and a Illinois 1-1-2 1-2 0.0-0 pair of TFLs. Fresno State: Made a pair at Michigan St. 3-1-4 1-6 0.0-0 of tackles, including an eight-yard sack. at Northwestern 1-1-2 0-0 0.0-0 Miami: Recorded one tackle and NU’s only Rutgers 1-2-3 0-0 0.0-0 pass break-up of the night. Illinois: Made Purdue 1-5-6 0-0 0.0-0 a pair of tackles, including a TFL... broke at Wisconsin 1-2-3 0-0 0.0-0 up a pass and notched three QB hurries. Minnesota 2-4-6 1-12 1.0-12 Michigan State: Recorded four tackles, at Iowa 1-3-4 0-0 0.0-0 including a six-yard TFL. Northwestern: Notched a pair of tackles and a QB hurry. Rutgers: Totaled three tackles. Purdue: Played in his 20th career game... made six tackles and deflected a pass. Wisconsin: Started and made three tackles. Minnesota: Recorded six tackles, including a 12-yard sack. Iowa: Totaled four tackles and a QB hurry.

Career

McMullen played in 11 games in 2013 and totaled 16 tackles, including nine solo stops. He had four tackles for loss, including a 10-yard sack at Purdue. McMullen had a season-high four tackles against Southern Miss, including a pair of tackles for loss and a forced fumble. McMullen redshirted in his first season at Nebraska in 2012. McMullen’s full biography can be found on page 117 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats Year 2012 2013 2014 Totals

G/S 11/0 12/12 23/12

(----------Tackles---------) UT AT TT TFL Sacks Redshirt 9 7 16 4-15 1.0-10 20 26 46 8-37 3.5-26 29 33 62 12-52 4.5-36

Single-Game Highs

» Tackles: 9 vs. McNeese State (2014) » Tackles for Loss: 2 three times » Sacks: 1.0 three times

Fum. C-R BK 1-0 0-0 1-0

0 0 0

QB PBU INT Hry. 0 4 4

0 0 0

2 9 11

» Honorable-Mention All-Big Ten (Media, Coaches) » Academic All-Big Ten » Team Captain Senior cornerback Josh Mitchell has been one of Nebraska’s team leaders in 2014, both emotionally and with his play in the Husker secondary. Mitchell was one of five senior captains this season, and his play helped NU’s defense excel against the pass. The Corona, Calif., native will complete his career in his home state against USC in the Holiday Bowl. Mitchell and his secondary teammates helped NU rank among the nation’s leaders in pass efficiency defense, opponent completion percentage and third-down defense. Just four of 12 opponents completed better than 50 percent of their pass attempts against NU. Mitchell started all 12 games and finished the season with 37 tackles, including 31 solo stops. He added a pair of sacks for 14 yards, both coming against Purdue, and he had a 57-yard fumble return for a touchdown against Miami. Mitchell led the team with 12 pass break-ups, pushing his career total to 24 PBU, good for eighth in school history. Mitchell earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten recognition for his play in 2014. He was also named to the Academic All-Big Ten team for the third straight season. Mitchell earned his degree in communication studies in December.

2014 (Senior)

Florida Atlantic: Tied a career high 2014 Game by Game with two of Nebraska’s five pass breakOpponent UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds PBUs ups on the day. McNeese State: Recorded 0-0 2 a pair of tackles and a pass break-up in Florida Atlantic 0-0-0 1-1-2 0-0 1 the 31-24 win. Fresno State: Posted four McNeese St. 4-0-4 0-0 2 solo tackles and tied his career high for at Fresno St. 0-1-1 0-0 0 the second time this season with two Miami pass break-ups. Miami: Returned a Illinois 4-0-4 0-0 0 fumble 57 yards for a touchdown in the at Michigan St. 3-1-4 0-0 2 third quarter to give Nebraska a 31-21 at Northwestern 3-1-4 0-0 0 lead... was the first by a Husker since Rutgers 5-0-5 0-0 1 Austin Cassidy had an 11-yard fumble Purdue 3-1-4 2-14 3 return for a touchdown at Minnesota at Wisconsin 5-0-5 0-0 0 on Oct. 22, 2011... was the longest fumble return by a Husker since Ralph Minnesota 1-1-2 0-0 0 2-0-2 0-0 1 Brown had a 74-yard fumble return for a at Iowa touchdown at Kansas State in 1998. Illinois: Produced four tackles in his 20th career start. Michigan State: Played in his 40th career game... notched four tackles and broke up a pair of passes for the third time this season. Northwestern: Produced four tackles for the fourth time this season. Rutgers: Produced a season-high five tackles and broke up one pass for his 20th career break-up. Purdue: Had three pass breakups, increasing his total in 2014 to a team-high 11... increased his career pass break-up total to 23 to move into the top 10 on the NU career PBU list... also produced two sacks for 14 yards after entering the game with one career sack. Wisconsin: Tied a season-high with five tackles, all solo stops. Minnesota: Had a pair of tackles in his 45th career game to give him 100 career stops. Iowa: Recorded two tackles and his 12th pass break-up of the season.

Career

Mitchell played in all 13 games in 2013 and made six starts at cornerback. His play helped Nebraska rank among the nation’s top defenses against the pass. Mitchell had 31 total tackles, including 23 solo stops, and added four tackles for loss. He was second on the team with six pass breakups. Mitchell closed the year with a pair of takeaways against Georgia in the Gator Bowl, both setting up Husker touchdowns. Mitchell played in 13 games in 2012 and made eight starts at cornerback. He had 28 tackles, including 20 solo stops, while adding two tackles for loss and a sack. Mitchell had five pass break-ups and had his first career interception against Idaho State. Mitchell had a career-high eight tackles in Nebraska’s win over Wisconsin in Lincoln. Mitchell played in eight games as a redshirt freshman in 2011, making a start against Washington. He had five tackles, while adding a pass break-up. Mitchell redshirted in his first season at Nebraska. Mitchell’s full biography can be found on page 121 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Totals

G/S 8/1 13/8 13/6 12/12 46/27

(----------Tackles---------) UT AT TT TFL Sacks Redshirt 2 3 5 0-0 0.0-0 21 8 29 2-6 1.0-1 23 8 31 4-7 0.0-0 31 6 37 2-14 2.0-14 77 25 102 8-27 3.0-15

Fum. C-R BK 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-1 1-1

0 0 0 0 0

QB PBU INT Hry. 1 5 6 12 24

0 1 1 0 2

0 0 2 0 2

Single-Game Highs

» Tackles–8 vs. Wisconsin (2012) » Pass Breakups–3 vs. Purdue (2014) » Interceptions–1 twice

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2014 huskers

Alonzo

Moore

#82

Sophomore l Wide Receiver l 6-2 l 195 Winnfield, La. | Winnfield HS Sophomore receiver Alonzo Moore was a regular part of the Huskers’ receiving rotation throughout the 2014 season. The 6-2, 195-pound Moore has excellent speed and elusiveness making him a threat in the return game as well as the passing game. Moore played in 11 games and made seven starts, but battled nagging injuries late in the season that limited his impact. Moore’s 10 receptions ranked fifth on the team, and the Louisiana native should play a bigger role in years to come.

Career

Moudy played in the first nine games in 2013, including three starts at right guard following an injury to Spencer Long. Moudy’s play helped Abdullah rush for 1,690 yards, the most by a Husker in 16 seasons. Moudy missed the final four games with a knee injury. Moudy was a reserve guard in 2012 and played in three games. He added depth in 2011, but did not play in a game. Moudy redshirted in his first season in the program in 2010. Moudy’s full biography can be found on page 122 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played: 24 (3 in 2012; 9 in 2013; 12 in 2014) » Games Started: 15 (3 in 2013; 12 in 2014)

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2014 (Sophomore)

Moore played in the first 11 games of the season, before missing the finale at Iowa because of injury. Moore started seven of the first eight games and had 10 receptions for 136 yards. He also had three kickoff returns for 53 yards. Moore caught three passes for 26 yards against Miami and had two receptions against Rutgers. He had a season-long 43-yard reception at Michigan State, keeping the Huskers’ comeback hopes alive late in the fourth quarter.

Career

Moore played in 10 games in 2013, with two starts. He had six receptions for 75 yards and averaged 23.2 yards on five kickoff returns. Moore had a career-high four receptions for 43 yards against Northwestern. He had 71 kickoff return yards at Minnesota. Moore redshirted in his first season in 2012. Moore’s full biography can be found on page 122 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats Year 2012 2013 2014 Totals

G/S

10/2 11/7 21/9

No.

Yds. Redshirt 6 75 10 136 16 211

Y/R

Y/G

Long

TDs

12.5 13.6 13.2

18.3 12.4 10.0

19 vs. South Dakota St. 43 at Michigan State 43 at Michigan State

0 0 0

Single-Game Highs

Moudy

#29

Sophomore l I-Back l 6-0 l 210 Omaha, Neb. | Elkhorn HS Sophomore Graham Nabity saw action throughout the 2014 season, providing depth in the Husker backfield, while also working on the Huskers’ special teams units. A walk-on from Elkhorn, Neb., Nabity helped the Huskers’ coverage units rank among the Big Ten’s best.

2014 (Sophomore)

Nabity played in 10 games, and had two carries for seven yards, with one carry each against Florida Atlantic and Fresno State. Nabity was a regular on kickoff coverage and made five tackles to rank among the leaders in special teams tackles. He had two stops at Michigan State.

Career

Nabity played in two games in 2013 as a reserve I-back. He had five carries for 24 yards, including three rushes for 14 yards against South Dakota State. Nabity redshirted in his first season in 2012. Nabity’s full biography can be found on page 123 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Receptions: 4 vs. Northwestern (2013) » Receiving Yards: 43 twice

Mike

Nabity

» Games Played– 12 (2 in 2013; 10 in 2014) » Rushing– 7 carries, 31 yards (5 carries, 24 yards in 2013; 2 carries, 7 yards in 2014)

Jordan

#74

Nelson

Senior l Offensive Line l 6-5 l 305 Castle Rock, Colo. | Douglas County HS

#39

Sophomore l I-Back l 5-7 l 180 Omaha, Neb. | Burke HS

» Academic All-Big Ten Senior offensive guard Mike Moudy has been a fixture in the Nebraska offensive line throughout the 2014 season. The Colorado native is one of three offensive linemen to start all 12 games during the regular season, and his play has helped Nebraska rank among the top 20 nationally in rushing offense and scoring offense. Moudy held down the right guard spot, teaming with fellow senior Jake Cotton to give the Huskers a reliable, veteran guard tandem. The group up front powered senior running back Ameer Abdullah’s record-setting season, as he became NU’s all-time leader in all-purpose yards, while ranking second in career rushing yards. The line also helped Nebraska rank among the top offenses in the Big Ten in protecting the quarterback. Moudy continued to be a standout in the classroom in 2014, earning Academic All-Big Ten honors for the third straight season. An English major, Moudy earned his degree in December.

Sophomore I-back Jordan Nelson has shown the versatility to play both running back and receiver in his Nebraska career. This fall, Nelson provided depth at I-back, while also seeing action on Nebraska’s coverage units.

2014 (Senior)

Nelson added depth at receiver in 2013, but did not play in a game. He redshirted in 2012. Nelson’s full biography can be found on page 124 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Moudy started all 12 games at right guard and was a key part of an offensive line that powered several record-setting performances. The Nebraska offense opened the season with a Big Ten modern-era record of 784 yards of total offense, including 498 rushing yards. The line pounded the defenses of both Miami and Illinois, as the Huskers rushed for 343 and 458 yards, respectively, and Ameer Abdullah topped 200 yards in both contests. The line paved the way for Abdullah’s fourth 200-yard rushing game of the season against Rutgers.

nebraska vs. usc

2014 (Sophomore)

Nelson played in 11 games this season, seeing work at I-back as well as on the kickoff coverage unit. Nelson finished with 13 rushes for 74 yards, an average of 5.7 yards per carry. Nelson had five carries for 32 yards in the opener against Florida Atlantic, helping Nebraska rush for 498 yards. Nelson had five carries for 35 yards against Illinois, and saw action against Purdue after Ameer Abdullah was sidelined with an injury. Nelson had one carry for four yards against the Boilermakers. Nelson had five tackles on kickoff coverage, including three solo stops.

Career

Career Stats

» Games Played– 11 (all in 2014) » Rushing– 13 carries, 74 yards (all in 2014) » Tackles– 5 (all in 2014)

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Marcus

Newby

Redshirt Freshman l Linebacker l 6-1 l 220 North Potomac, Md. | Quince Orchard HS Redshirt freshman linebacker Marcus Newby saw limited action during the 2014 season, while battling a series of nagging injuries. Newby was a backup at BUCK linebacker for the Huskers, but the majority of his playing time has come in passing situations when Newby has lined up at defensive end. Newby missed three of the final four games with an injury, but is hopeful of returning to action in the Holiday Bowl against USC.

Career Stats

Year 2013 2014 Totals

G/S 13/0 12/0 25/0

Career Stats

» Games Played–8 (all in 2014) » Tackles–3 (all in 2014) » Sacks–1 (at Fresno State, 2014)

Terrell

Newby

#34

Sophomore l I-Back l 5-10 l 200 Los Angeles, Calif. | Chaminade HS Sophomore I-back Terrell Newby will return to his home state for the holiday season as the Huskers take on USC in the Holiday Bowl. The Los Angeles native has seen regular action for the Huskers as a key reserve behind All-American Ameer Abdullah, and Newby also has played a role in the kickoff return game. The 5-10, 200-pound Newby finished as Nebraska’s fourth-leading rusher, picking up 282 yards on 63 carries, while adding five touchdown runs. He also caught six passes for 40 yards out of the Nebraska backfield. Newby had three kickoff returns for a total of 53 yards on the year. Newby opened the year with 107 yards on 16 carries and two rushing touchdowns against Florida Atlantic. He also topped 30 yards against Rutgers and Purdue. Newby will look to battle for an increased role in the Husker offense in 2015, following the graduation of Abdullah.

2014 (Sophomore)

Florida Atlantic: Notched his first career 100-yard game with 16 carries for 107 yards and two touchdowns... previous career high was 76 yards on 15 carries against Wyoming in 2013... marked the 76th double 100-yard rushing game by two Nebraska backs, as Ameer Abdullah also ran for a career-high 232 yards. McNeese State: Carried the ball four times off the bench for nine yards. Fresno State: Carried the ball seven times for 18 yards off the bench... added a 12-yard reception and a 20-yard kickoff return. Miami: Carried once for eight yards. Illinois: Carried the ball nine times off the bench for 34 yards and one touchdown... also caught a pair of passes for 21 yards. Michigan State: Did not record a carry against the Spartans. Northwestern: Carried the ball four times for 23 yards and caught a pair of passes for one yard. Rutgers: Rushed 10 times for 30 yards and returned one kickoff for 14 yards. Purdue: Rushed nine times for 42 yards and his fourth TD of the year on a seven-yard run in the fourth quarter... also caught one pass for six yards. Wisconsin: Carried the ball five times for 11 yards and one TD off the bench. Minnesota: Saw time off the bench, but didn’t record any stats. Iowa: Saw time off the bench, but didn’t record any stats.

Y/A 5.5 4.5 5.0

Y/G 24.8 23.5 23.2

Long TDs 23 at Purdue 2 43 vs. Florida Atlantic 5 43 vs. Florida Atlantic 7

» Rushes–16 vs. Florida Atlantic (2014) » Rushing Yards–107 vs. Florida Atlantic (2014) » Rushing Touchdowns–2 twice

mark

pelini

Newby played in eight games, finishing the year with three tackles, including a nine-yard sack at Fresno State. He also had two hurries against Fresno State, and made single tackles against Miami and Northwestern. Newby redshirted in his first season at Nebraska in 2013. Newby’s full biography can be found on page 124 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Net 298 282 580

Single-Game Highs

2014 (Redshirt Freshman)

Career

Att. Gain Loss 54 302 4 63 287 5 117 589 9

#56

Senior l Center l 6-0 l 290 Youngstown, Ohio l Cardinal Mooney HS » Rimington Trophy Watch List » Campbell Trophy Watch List » Academic All-Big Ten Senior center Mark Pelini was a mainstay on the Nebraska offensive line throughout the 2014 season, starting the first 11 games. Pelini suffered a season-ending ankle injury early on Senior Day against Minnesota and will not be available for the Holiday Bowl. Pelini and his offensive line teammates were a key part of a Nebraska offense that ranked among the top 20 units nationally in scoring and rushing offense. The group up front powered senior running back Ameer Abdullah’s record-setting season, as he became NU’s all-time leader in all-purpose yards, while ranking second in career rushing yards. The line also helped Nebraska rank among the top offenses in the Big Ten in protecting the quarterback. Pelini continued to be a standout on the academic side, earning Academic All-Big Ten honors for the third straight season. A double major in history and mathematics, Pelini picked up his degree in December.

2014 (Senior)

Pelini started the first 11 games of the season at center and was a key part of an offensive line that powered several record-setting performances. The Nebraska offense opened the season with a Big Ten modern-era record of 784 yards of total offense, including 498 rushing yards. The line pounded the defenses of both Miami and Illinois as the Huskers rushed for 343 and 458 yards, respectively, and Ameer Abdullah topped 200 yards in both contests. The line paved the way for Abdullah’s fourth 200-yard rushing game of the season against Rutgers.

Career

Pelini played in 13 games at center in 2013, including two starts late in the year when injuries hit the line. His play helped Ameer Abdullah rush for 1,690 yards, the most by a Husker in 16 seasons. Pelini played in seven games in 2012, including significant action in the final three games after an injury to starting center Justin Jackson. Pelini provided depth at center in 2011, but did not play in a game. A walk-on, he redshirted in his first season in 2010. Pelini’s full biography can be found on page 125 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played–30 (7 in 2012; 12 in 2013; 11 in 2014) » Games Started–13 (2 in 2013; 11 in 2014)

Career

Newby played in every game as a reserve I-back and finished third on the team with 298 rushing yards. Newby also had three receptions and averaged 19.3 yards on four kickoff returns. Newby had season highs of 15 carries and 76 yards against Wyoming and added 60 rushing yards against Southern Miss. He had 61 rushing yards at Purdue, including a season-long 23-yard run. Newby’s full biography can be found on page 124 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

2014 holiday bowl

2014 huskers

De’Mornay

Pierson-El

#15

Freshman l Wide Receiver l 5-9 l 175 Alexandria, Va. | West Potomac HS » Second-Team All-American (USA Today, SI, FWAA) » Third-Team All-American (Athlon) » Freshman All-American (Scout, 247 Sports, USA Today) » Two-Time Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Fresno State, Iowa) » Nebraska Freshman Record Holder - Punt Return Yards, Punt Return TDs, Longest PR » Nebraska Special Teams MVP De’Mornay Pierson-El was one of five true freshmen to see action for the Huskers in 2014, and made arguably the biggest impact with his game-breaking ability on punt returns. Pierson-El also saw his role as a receiver continue to grow throughout the season, and he was in the starting lineup for the final five games of the year. Pierson-El finished the regular season third nationally in punt return average at 17.8 yards per return. His 589 total punt return yards topped the nation, bettering all other players by more than 200 yards. The total also ranks third on the Nebraska season charts. Pierson-El also had three punt returns for touchdowns, tying for the national lead, while heading into the Holiday Bowl one return touchdown shy of the NU season record. He also had two of the eight longest punt returns in the nation this season with his 86-yard TD return at Fresno State and an 80-yard touchdown at Iowa. Pierson-El helped Nebraska be the most improved team in the nation in punt returns, after totaling just 70 return yards in 2013. The 5-9, 175-pounder also made his mark as a receiver. Pierson-El caught 15 passes for 219 yards and three touchdowns. He had nine of his 15 receptions in the final three games of the regular season. Pierson-El has been recognized for his work this season. He was named a second-team All-America selection and a freshman All-American by several organizations. Pierson-El was a second-team Football Writers Association of America selection, becoming the first Husker freshman to make the FWAA All-America team.

2014 (Freshman)

Florida Atlantic: Hauled in a 2014 Game by Game touchdown pass in his first career game Opponent Rec.-Yds-TDs PR-Yds-TDs as a Husker... ended the game with two Florida Atlantic 2-14-1 2-14-0 catches for 14 yards and also returned McNeese St. 0-0-0 5-52-0 a pair of punts for 14 yards. McNeese at Fresno St. 0-0-0 5-150-1 State: Returned five punts for 52 Miami 0-0-0 2-11-0 yards, including a 25-yard return... also Illinois 0-0-0 3-12-0 returned a pair of kicks for 36 yards. at Michigan St. 1-(-5)-0 2-95-1 Fresno State: Returned a punt 86 yards at Northwestern 3-66-0 3-26-0 for a touchdown in the second quarter Rutgers 0-0-0 4-36-0 to give Nebraska a 24-2 lead... was the Purdue 3-49-1 3-45-0 seventh-longest punt return in school at Wisconsin 1-2-0 2-33-0 history and longest ever by a Husker Minnesota 4-87-1 0-0-0 freshman... marked Nebraska’s longest at Iowa 1-6-0 3-134-1 punt return since Eric Haag’s schoolrecord 95-yard punt return against Texas in 2010 and the first punt return for a score by Nebraska since Ameer Abdullah had an 81-yard TD return vs. Idaho State in 2012... finished the day with five punt returns for 150 yards. Miami: Returned a pair of punts for 11 yards... rushed the ball once for no gain. Illinois: Returned three punts for 12 yards. Michigan State: Returned a fourth-quarter punt 62 yards for a touchdown, marking his second career punt return for a touchdown (also an 86-yard punt return at Fresno State). Northwestern: Threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. in the second quarter on a reverse.... became the first Husker to throw for a touchdown, score a touchdown on a punt return and catch a touchdown in a season since Bobby Newcombe in 2000... hauled in three passes on the night for 66 yards, including a 46-yard catch two plays before tossing the touchdown pass to Armstrong Jr. Rutgers: Made his first career start, as NU opened with four wide receivers... didn’t record a catch, but returned four punts for 26 yards. Purdue: Had a 17-yard TD reception to open the scoring... finished with three receptions for 49 yards... also had 45 yards on three punt returns, including a 42-yard return in the first quarter. Wisconsin: Started his third game of the season... hauled in one pass for six yards... returned one punt for 14 yards and a pair of kicks for 33 yards. Minnesota: Caught a career-high four passes for a career-best 87 yards and his third receiving TD of the season. Iowa: Had three punt returns for 134 yards and a TD... also rushed four times for 10 yards... returned two punts for 121 yards in the fourth quarter alone, including an 80-yard touchdown... also had a 41-yard fourth-quarter return, giving him nine returns of at least 20 yards this season... has 589 punt return yards this season to rank third in school history... three punt return touchdowns in 2014 are tied for the thirdmost in Nebraska history. Pierson-El’s full biography can be found on page 140 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

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Career Stats (Receiving) Year 2014

G/S 12/5

No. 15

Yds. 219

Career Stats (Punt Returns) Year 2014

G/S 12/5

No. 33

Yds. 589

Y/R 14.6

Y/G 18.2

Long 46 at Northwestern

TDs 3

Y/R 17.8

Y/G 49.1

Long 86 at Fresno State

TDs 3

Kickoff Returns: 8 returns, 114 yards, 14.2 avg., 0 TDs Rushing: 5 carries, 10 yards, 2.0 avg, 0 TDs Passing: 1-for-1, 16 yds, 1 TD All-Purpose: 56 attempts, 932 yards, 77.7 ypg

Single-Game Highs

» Receptions–4 vs. Minnesota » Receiving Yards–87 vs. Minnesota » Rushing Yards–10 vs. Iowa » Touchdowns–1 six times (3 receiving; 3 punt returns) » Kickoff Return Yards–36 vs. McNeese State » Punt Return Yards–150 at Fresno State » All-Purpose Yards–150 twice

Givens

Price

#78

Junior l Offensive Line l 6-4 l 310 Houston, Texas | Alief Taylor HS » Academic All-Big Ten Junior offensive tackle Givens Price worked his way into a prominent role in the Nebraska offense during the 2014 season. Price moved from guard to tackle in 2014, and was Nebraska’s third tackle for the majority of the season, alternating with Zach Sterup on the right side. Price saw action in 11 games and made two starts, with Sterup sidelined in the season opener and the regular-season finale at Iowa. Sterup will also miss the Holiday Bowl game and Price is expected to split time with Matt Finnin at right tackle. The play of Price and the offensive line helped Nebraska rank among the top 20 nationally in scoring offense and rushing offense. Price continues to excel off the field, being named to the Academic All-Big Ten team for the third consecutive year.

2014 (Junior)

Price saw action in 11 games and made starts against Florida Atlantic and Iowa. His play against Florida Atlantic helped Nebraska set a Big Ten modern era record for total offense with 784 yards, including 498 rushing yards. The group up front powered running back Ameer Abdullah’s record-setting season, as he became NU’s career leader in all-purpose yards while ranking second in rushing. The line also helped Nebraska rank among the top offenses in the Big Ten in protecting the quarterback.

Career

Price played in eight games as a reserve at guard in 2013. His role increased late in the season with injuries on the offensive line. He was also a regular on the PAT and field goal units late in the year. Price added depth on the line in 2012, and played in three games. He redshirted in his first season in 2011. Price’s full biography can be found on page 125 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played–22 (3 in 2012; 8 in 2013; 11 in 2014) » Games Started–2 (both in 2014

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Ryne

Reeves

Trevor

Roach

#65

Junior l Offensive Line l 6-3 l 300 Crete, Neb. | Crete HS

Senior l Linebacker l 6-2 l 235 Elkhorn, Neb. | Elkhorn HS

» Academic All-Big Ten Junior Ryne Reeves has overcome injuries throughout his career to battle his way into playing time on the Nebraska offensive line. After suffering injuries in each of the past two spring practices, Reeves became the No. 2 center this fall and saw regular action behind Mark Pelini. After Pelini was injured early in the Minnesota contest, Reeves moved into the starting role, only to suffer a knee injury against Iowa that will sideline him for the Holiday Bowl. Before being injured, Reeves’ play helped Nebraska rank among the top 20 offenses in the nation in both rushing offense and scoring offense. Reeves could be a leader on the offensive line in the 2015 season. Off the field, Reeves earned Academic All-Big Ten honors for the third straight season.

2014 (Junior)

Reeves played in 11 games, including a start in the regular-season finale at Iowa. The line helped Nebraska to a Big Ten modern-era record 784 yards of total offense in the opener against Florida Atlantic, and helped senior I-back Ameer Abdullah to a record-setting season. Abdullah rushed for more than 200 yards four times in 2014 and became NU’s all-time leader in all-purpose yards, while ranking second in rushing yards. The offensive line also ranked among the Big Ten’s best units in protecting the quarterback.

Career

Reeves played in 10 games as a reserve guard in 2013. He helped the offense excel against strong Michigan State and Penn State defenses after injuries to veteran linemen forced Reeves into duty. He was also a regular on NU’s PAT and field goal units as a blocker. Reeves was a reserve guard in 2012 and played in three games. He redshirted in his first season at Nebraska. Reeves’ full biography can be found on page 126 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played–24 (3 in 2012; 10 in 2013; 11 in 2014) » Games Started–1 (at Iowa, 2014)

Brandon

Reilly

#43

#87

Sophomore l Wide Receiver l 6-1 l 195 Lincoln, Neb. | Southwest HS » Academic All-Big Ten Sophomore receiver Brandon Reilly was sidelined for the first half of the 2014 season with a nagging hamstring injury. However, Reilly returned to the field for the second part of the season and quickly worked his way into the regular receiving rotation for the Huskers. One of the fastest players on the Nebraska roster, Reilly has big-play ability as a receiver when healthy and could also be a factor in the Huskers’ return game. Reilly also saw action on NU’s punt return unit as an outside rusher.

2014 (Sophomore)

Reilly missed the first six games of the year with an injury, but returned to play in the final six games, including a start at Wisconsin. Reilly had two catches for 49 yards, including a 14-yard catch at Wisconsin and a career-long 35-yard catch at Iowa. His reception at Iowa put Nebraska deep in Hawkeye territory in the closing seconds and set up a game-tying field goal. Reilly had a blocked punt against Purdue and helped alter another punt against the Boilermakers. He added one assisted tackle.

Career

Reilly played in 10 games as a reserve at receiver in 2013. He caught three passes for 24 yards with two catches for 19 yards at Penn State and a five-yard reception against South Dakota State. Reilly blocked a punt at Penn State. Reilly’s full biography can be found on page 126 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

» Academic All-Big Ten Linebacker Trevor Roach had an outstanding senior season, taking over the starting MIKE linebacker role at mid-season and ranking among the Blackshirts’ top tacklers. Roach played in every game and started the final six games of the 2014 campaign. Roach suffered a foot injury against Iowa, but is hopeful of being able to return to action in the Holiday Bowl against USC. A former walk-on, Roach has been a factor for the NU defense throughout his career. This season Roach finished with 63 tackles, including 32 solo stops and seven tackles for loss. He added a sack, two fumble recoveries and a fumble caused. Roach had at least six tackles five times, including 18 tackles at Michigan State, the most for any Husker defender this season. Roach also had four tackles for loss against the Spartans, the most for a Nebraska player this season. Off the field, Roach continued to excel. He earned Academic All-Big Ten honors for the third straight season. Roach earned his degree in finance/management in December.

2014 (Senior)

Florida Atlantic: Returned to the field 2014 Game by Game after missing all of 2013 with injury... Opponent UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds Sack-Yds totaled four tackles, including a TFL... Florida Atlantic 4-0-4 1-1 0.0-0 added a pass break-up and a QB hurry. McNeese St. 0-0-0 0-0 0.0-0 McNeese State: Saw time off the bench at Fresno St. 3-0-3 0-0 0.0-0 but didn’t record any stats. Fresno State: Miami 5-1-6 0-0 0.0-0 Made three tackles, all solo stops, off the Illinois 1-0-1 0-0 0.0-0 bench. Miami: Recorded six tackles off the at Michigan St. 9-9-18 4-9 0.0-0 bench and forced a fumble of Duke Johnson at Northwestern 4-6-10 1-7 1.0-7 in the third quarter that was returned for a Rutgers 1-5-6 1-1 0.0-0 touchdown by Josh Mitchell. Illinois: Saw Purdue 0-1-1 0-0 0.0-0 time off the bench and made one tackle. at Wisconsin 2-1-3 0-0 0.0-0 Michigan State: Made his first career Minnesota 1-2-3 0-0 0.0-0 start and finished with a career-high 18 at Iowa 2-6-8 0-0 0.0-0 tackles, bettering his seven tackles against Tennessee-Chattanooga in the 2011 season opener... also had a career-high four TFLs for nine yards. Northwestern: Led NU in tackles for the second straight game with 10 stops... notched his first sack of the year, a seven-yard loss. Rutgers: Produced six tackles, including a TFL... added his second pass break-up of the season. Purdue: Started and notched one tackle. Wisconsin: Recorded three tackles and forced one of Wisconsin’s four fumbles. Minnesota: Recorded three tackles against the Gophers. Iowa: Finished third on the team with eight tackles... also recovered a fumble and notched his second QB hurry of the season.

Career

Roach missed the 2013 season because of injury. He played in six games in 2012, and made five tackles, including three against Idaho State and two in a win over Minnesota. Roach played in five games in 2011, and had seven tackles and two tackles for loss, all in the opener against Chattanooga. Roach redshirted and worked on the scout team in 2010. Roach’s full biography can be found on page 128 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Totals

G/S 5/0 5/0 12/6 22/6

(----------Tackles---------) UT AT TT TFL Sacks Redshirt 2 5 7 2-3 0.0-0 1 4 5 1-1 0.5-1 Injured 32 31 63 7-18 1.0-7 35 40 75 10-22 1.5-8

Fum. C-R BK

QB PBU INT Hry.

0-0 0-0

0 0

1 0

1-2 1-2

0 0

2 2

0 0

2 3

Single-Game Highs

» Tackles: 18 at Michigan State (2014) » Tackles for Loss: 4 at Michigan State (2014) » Sacks: 1.0 at Northwestern (2014)

Career Stats

» Games Played–16 (10 in 2013; 6 in 2014) » Games Started–1 (at Wisconsin, 2014) » Receiving–5 catches, 73 yards (3 catches, 24 yards in 2013; 2 catches, 49 yards in 2014)

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jonathan

rose

#14

Sophomore l Cornerback l 6-1 l 195 Leeds, Ala. | Leeds HS | Auburn Junior cornerback Jonathan Rose saw regular action for Nebraska in 2014, both as a reserve in the secondary and as a key member of the Huskers’ special teams. Rose saw regular action while backing up Daniel Davie at one cornerback position. The 6-1, 195-pound Rose also served on the Huskers’ coverage units, helping the Huskers rank among the Big Ten’s best on punt and kickoff coverage. Rose began his career at Auburn before transferring to Nebraska.

2014 (Junior)

Rose played in all 12 games, seeing action on defense and special teams. He finished the year with 17 tackles, including 12 solo stops and a pass breakup. Rose had a seasonhigh three tackles four times, against Florida Atlantic, Fresno State, Miami and Wisconsin. He had his first career break-up at Fresno State. Rose was one of NU’s top special teams’ tacklers, with eight stops on coverage, including two in each of the first two games of the year.

Career

Rose played in 10 games as a reserve corner in 2013. He had a fumble recovery against South Dakota State. Rose sat out in 2012 after transferring from Auburn. He played in nine games as a true freshman for the Tigers in 2011, making two tackles. Rose’s full biography can be found on page 128 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career

Santos played in all 13 games in 2013 and made 10 starts. Santos started four games in the first half of the season at middle linebacker, before settling in on the outside later in the season. Santos was second on the team with 87 total tackles, including 48 solo stops, seven tackles for loss and two sacks. Santos made at least eight tackles in five games, including double-figure tackle efforts against Wyoming and Minnesota. Santos played in 13 games as a redshirt freshman with a start against Michigan. He had 24 tackles and three tackles for loss on the season. He had a season-high 10 tackles against Michigan, and had four tackles and a TFL against Penn State. He also had a key forced fumble against the Nittany Lions to help NU to a come-from-behind win. Santos redshirted in his first season in 2011. Santos’ full biography can be found on page 130 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 Totals

G/S 13/1 13/10 10/8 36/19

Brad

Simpson

#41

Junior l Linebacker l 6-0 l 225 Spring, Texas | Klein Collins HS Junior David Santos was a significant part of the Nebraska linebacker corps for the third straight season in 2014. The Texas native played in 10 games with eight starts while overcoming a knee injury that slowed him during the middle of the season. Santos holds down the starting job at the BUCK linebacker spot and has ability to play well against the run, as well as in pass coverage. Santos’ play helped the Nebraska defense rank among the nation’s best in opponent completion percentage, third-down defense and pass efficiency defense. Santos finished the season as Nebraska’s fifth-leading tackler with 50 stops, including 21 solo stops, despite missing games against Illinois and Michigan State after suffering a knee injury. He added three tackles for loss and a key interception against Miami.

2014 (Junior)

Florida Atlantic: Started at linebacker 2014 Game by Game and finished second on the team Opponent UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds Sack-Yds with six tackles, including one TFL. Florida Atlantic 2-4-6 1-1 0.0-0 McNeese State: Produced six tackles McNeese St. 3-3-6 0-0 0.0-0 for the second straight week. Fresno at Fresno St. 1-1-2 0-0 0.0-0 State: Made a pair of tackles off the Miami 5-5-10 1-1 0.0-0 bench. Miami: Led the Huskers with 10 Illinois -Did Not Playtackles and also notched his first career at Michigan St. -Did Not Playinterception. Illinois: Didn’t play against at Northwestern 0-0-0 0-0 0.0-0 the Illini due to injury. Michigan State: Rutgers 2-3-5 0-0 0.0-0 Didn’t play due to injury. Northwestern: Purdue 0-4-4 0-0 0.0-0 Returned to the field after missing two at Wisconsin 2-1-3 0-0 0.0-0 games with injury, but didn’t record Minnesota 4-5-9 0-0 0.0-0 any stats. Rutgers: Returned to the at Iowa 2-3-5 1-1 0.0-0 starting lineup and made five tackles. Purdue: Started and recorded four tackles. Wisconsin: Started and recorded three tackles. Minnesota: Played in his 35th career game... recorded nine tackles and one QB hurry. Iowa: Recorded five tackles, including his third TFL of the year.

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1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0

0 0 0 0

QB PBU INT Hry. 0 2 0 2

0 0 1 1

0 2 1 3

» Tackles–13 at Minnesota (2013) » Solo Tackles–7 at Minnesota (2013) » Tackles for Loss–2 twice (at Michigan, vs. Michigan State in 2013) » Sacks–1.0 twice (vs. South Dakota State, at Penn State in 2013)

» Games Played–22 games (10 in 2013; 12 in 2014)

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Fum. C-R BK

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Nebraska Career Stats

David

(----------Tackles---------) UT AT TT TFL Sacks Redshirt 11 13 24 3-4 0.0-0 48 39 87 7-16 2.0-9 21 29 50 3-3 0.0-0 80 81 161 13-23 2.0-9

#56

Sophomore l Linebacker l 6-0 l 220 Omaha, Neb. | Ralston HS Sophomore Brad Simpson has become a regular on Nebraska’s special teams in 2014. The play of the Omaha native has helped Nebraska rank among the Big Ten’s best units in kickoff coverage. Simpson also provides depth at linebacker for the defense.

2014 (Sophomore)

Simpson played in nine games, primarily on special teams. He finished the year with two solo tackles, with one special teams tackle against Fresno State and Purdue.

Career

Simpson saw action in four games on special teams in 2013, but did not have a tackle. He redshirted in his first season in 2012 and worked on the scout team. Simpson’s full biography can be found on page 131 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played–13 games (4 in 2013; 9 in 2014) » Tackles–2 tackles (both in 2014)

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Zach

Sterup

Paul

THURSTON

#57

Junior l Offensive Tackle l 6-8 l 320 Hastings, Neb. | Hastings St. Cecilia HS

Sophomore l Offensive Line l 6-5 l 295 Arvada, Colo. | Arvada West HS

Junior offensive tackle Zach Sterup was a key part of the Husker offensive line throughout the 2014 season. Sterup earned the starting job at right tackle this fall, helping the Nebraska offense rank among the top 20 units nationally in both scoring offense and rushing offense. The 6-8, 320-pound Sterup started 10 games this season, but has suffered knee injuries on both ends of the season. A minor knee surgery caused him to miss the season opener against Florida Atlantic, and he suffered a similar injury in November causing him to miss the Iowa contest and the Holiday Bowl. Sterup will return in 2015 to compete for a starting spot.

2014 (Junior)

Sterup started 10 games at right tackle, while missing two games because of injury. The play of the offensive line helped senior running back Ameer Abdullah to a record-setting season that saw him become Nebraska’s career leader in all-purpose yardage, while ranking second in rushing yards. Abdullah had four 200-yard rushing games in 2014. Sterup and his offensive line teammates were also one of the Big Ten’s best units at protecting the quarterback.

Sophomore center Paul Thurston has seen limited playing time in his first two seasons of action with the Huskers, but that changed against Iowa. Thurston was thrust into action after injuries to veteran centers Mark Pelini and Ryne Reeves. The 6-5, 295-pound Thurston is expected to make his first career start against USC in the Holiday Bowl.

2014 (Sophomore)

Thurston played in nine games in 2014. In addition to his work at center, Thurston served as a shield blocker on NU’s punt unit, helping the Huskers rank among the Big Ten’s best in net punting. Thurston’s play at Iowa helped Nebraska rally from a 24-7 deficit for a win, matching the largest road comeback in school history.

Career

Thurston added depth on the line in 2013, but did not play in a game. He redshirted in 2012. Thurston’s full biography can be found on page 133 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

Career

Sterup played in 11 games in 2013, seeing action at tackle and on the Huskers’ field goal and PAT units. He saw extensive action at tackle late in the year after injuries hammered the NU offensive line. Sterup was a reserve tackle in 2012 and played in four NU victories. He redshirted in his first season in 2011. Sterup’s full biography can be found on page 132 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide..

» Games Played–9 (all in 2014)

Dylan

UTTER

Career Stats

David

SUTTon

Sophomore walk-on Dylan Utter worked his way into playing time on the offensive line in the 2014 season. Utter is one of four guards who have played significant snaps this season, joining veterans Jake Cotton, Mike Moudy and Chongo Kondolo.

#86

Junior l Tight End l 6-3 l 240 Lincoln, Neb. | Southeast HS » Academic All-Big Ten Junior David Sutton continued to provide depth at tight end in the Nebraska offense in the 2014 season. The Lincoln native also worked on the Huskers’ special teams and played in 11 games this season. Off the field, Sutton continues to excel, being named to the Academic All-Big Ten team for the second straight season.

2014 (Junior)

Sutton played in 11 games, both as a reserve tight end and on NU’s kickoff return team and PAT and field goal units.

Career

Sutton added depth at tight end in 2013 and played in three games, but did not have a catch. He played in three games without a reception in 2012. Sutton redshirted in his first season in 2011. Sutton’s full biography can be found on page 132 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide. » Games Played–17 (3 in 2012; 3 in 2013; 11 in 2014)

#66

Sophomore l Offensive Line l 6-1 l 285 Papillion, Neb. | Papillion-La Vista HS

» Games Played–25 (4 in 2012; 11 in 2013; 10 in 2014) » Games Started–10 (all in 2014)

Career Stats

#55

2014 (Sophomore)

Utter played in five of the season’s first seven games, helping the offense to a strong start to the year. He helped NU rack up 498 rushing yards and 784 yards of offense against Florida Atlantic and saw significant action when NU topped 400 rushing yards against Illinois.

Career

Utter added depth on the line in 2013, but did not play in a game. He redshirted in 2012. Utter’s full biography can be found on page 135 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played–5 (all in 2014)

Vincent

Valentine

#98

Sophomore l Defensive Tackle l 6-3 l 320 Edwardsville, Ill. | Edwardsville HS Sophomore Vincent Valentine formed one half of an imposing duo of defensive tackles for the Blackshirt defense in 2014. The 6-3, 320-pound Valentine teamed with fellow sophomore Maliek Collins to give the Huskers one of the Big Ten’s best pair of defensive tackles, and with two seasons of eligibility remaining, Valentine’s potential is high. Valentine played in all 12 games with 10 starts, despite being limited by an arm injury in late October and early November. Valentine totaled 39 tackles on the season, including six tackles for loss and three sacks. He forced a fumble and added two quarterback hurries and two break-ups. Valentine made at least four tackles five times in 2014. The play of Valentine and the defensive line helped Nebraska rank among the nation’s best defenses in pass efficiency defense, third-down defense and opponent completion percentage.

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Jordan

2014 (Sophomore)

Florida Atlantic: Started at defensive 2014 Game by Game tackle and made a pair of tackles... Opponent UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds Sack-Yds notched one of NU’s eight QB hurries on Florida Atlantic 0-2-2 0-0 0.0-0 the afternoon. McNeese State: Started at McNeese St. 0-3-3 0-0 0.0-0 defensive tackle and made three tackles, at Fresno St. 3-1-4 3-14 2.0-12 all solo stops. Fresno State: Had a career Miami 2-4-6 0-0 0.0-0 night with two sacks for 12 yards... finished Illinois 1-0-1 1-1 0.0-0 with three TFLs for 14 yards. Miami: at Michigan St. 2-3-5 0-0 0.0-0 Totaled six tackles, including four solo at Northwestern 1-2-3 0-0 0.0-0 stops. Illinois: Only tackle of the game was Rutgers 0-0-0 0-0 0.0-0 a one-yard TFL. Michigan State: Recorded Purdue 1-2-3 0-0 0.0-0 five tackles... made a pair of plays that at Wisconsin 2-0-2 0-0 0.0-0 resulted in turnovers... forced a fumble Minnesota 2-2-4 0-0 0.0-0 that was recovered by Byerson Cockrell at Iowa 4-2-6 2-11 1.0-10 and notched a pass break-up that resulted in an interception by Randy Gregory on the game’s opening drive. Northwestern: Produced three tackles before leaving the game in the second half with an injury. Rutgers: Saw time off the bench, but didn’t record any stats. Purdue: Came off the bench to make three tackles and broke up a pass. Wisconsin: Produced a pair of solo stops, brining his career tackle total to 50. Minnesota: Started and made four tackles. Iowa: Notched six tackles, including four solo stops... notched a 10-yard sack and a pair of TFLs.

Career

Valentine played in all 13 games with six starts at defensive tackle in 2013. He finished the year with 21 tackles, including 11 solo stops, five tackles for loss and a sack. Valentine had a season-high five tackles against Iowa and made three of his five tackles for loss in the last two games. Valentine redshirted in his first season in the program in 2012. Valentine’s full biography can be found on page 135 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats Year 2012 2013 2014 Totals

G/S 13/6 12/10 25/16

(----------Tackles---------) UT AT TT TFL Sacks Redshirt 12 9 21 5-14 1.0-8 18 21 39 6-26 3.0-22 30 30 60 11-40 4.0-30

Fum. C-R BK 0-0 1-0 1-0

0 0 0

QB PBU INT Hry. 0 2 2

0 0 0

0 2 2

Single-Game Highs

» Tackles–6 vs. Miami (2014) » Tackles for Loss–3 at Fresno State (2014) » Sacks–2.0 at Fresno State (2014)

Chris

WEber

#49

Redshirt Freshman l Linebacker l 6-3 l 220 Omaha, Neb. | Elkhorn HS » Academic All-Big Ten Redshirt freshman Chris Weber made his impact on the Husker special teams in his first season of action at Nebraska. Weber played in every game, working primarily on kickoff coverage, helping Nebraska field one of the Big Ten’s units in that department. The walk-on also provided depth at linebacker. Weber was one of 21 Husker players to earn Academic All-Big Ten honors in 2014.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman)

Weber saw action in every game and finished the season with six tackles. He made four of his tackles on special teams, while also adding two tackles on defense at Fresno State.

Career

A walk-on, Weber redshirted in his first season in 2013. Weber’s full biography can be found on page 135 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played–12 (all in 2014) » Tackles–6 (all in 2014)

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Westerkamp

Sophomore l Wide Receiver l 6-0 l 195 Lombard, Ill. | Montini Catholic HS » Academic All-Big Ten Sophomore Jordan Westerkamp had an outstanding 2014 season, leading Nebraska in receptions heading into the Holiday Bowl. Westerkamp has been a standout performer the past two seasons and should be a key figure in the NU offense over the next two years. The 6-0, 195-pound Westerkamp teamed with Kenny Bell to give the Huskers a strong one-two punch at receiver. Both have topped 40 receptions this season, with Westerkamp grabbing a team-high 41 catches for 666 yards and four touchdowns. He is just 44 yards shy of the single-season top 10 in receiving yardage, and Westerkamp is in position to surpass 1,000 career receiving yards in the Holiday Bowl, needing just 51 yards to reach that plateau. Westerkamp opened the year by catching a touchdown pass in each of the season’s first three games. He added a fourth touchdown against Rutgers in late October. Westerkamp had a pair of 100-yard receiving games against Florida Atlantic and Michigan State, and had at least three catches in six games. In his first two seasons, Westerkamp has also earned the reputation of making the difficult catches routine. One of those plays was a behind-the-back reception against Florida Atlantic that earned Westerkamp ESPN’s College Foootball Play of the Year. Westerkamp earned Academic All-Big Ten honors for the second consecutive season.

2014 (Sophomore)

Florida Atlantic: Caught seven 2014 Receiving Game by Game passes for 125 yards, setting then career Opponent Catches Yds. TDs highs in both categories... had a 41Florida Atlantic 7 125 1 yard touchdown reception in the first McNeese St. 4 61 1 quarter for his second career touchdown 2 85 1 reception... Kenny Bell and Westerkamp at Fresno St. 1 14 0 combined to become the first Husker Miami 2 31 0 duo to both top 100 receiving yards Illinois 9 158 0 in a game since Marlon Lucky (IB) and at Michigan St. 2 28 0 Maurice Purify (WR) achieved the feat at at Northwestern 3 40 1 Colorado in 2007... Bell and Westerkamp Rutgers became the first pair of wide receivers Purdue 3 58 0 in Husker history to accomplish the feat. at Wisconsin 1 6 0 McNeese State: Caught a team-high four Minnesota 5 47 0 passes for 61 yards, including a 40-yard at Iowa 2 13 0 touchdown in the first quarter. Fresno State: Caught a career-long 70-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter to open the scoring... caught a touchdown for the third consecutive game, marking the first Husker to have a touchdown reception in three straight games since Quincy Enunwa caught a touchdown pass in each of the first three games of 2013. Miami: Caught one pass for 14 yards. Illinois: Hauled in two passes for 31 yards. Michigan State: Recorded career highs of nine catches and 158 receiving yards... nine receptions tied for eighth in Nebraska history and were the most by a Husker since Kenny Bell had nine catches against Minnesota in 2012... 158 receiving yards tied Maurice Purify (2007 at Kansas) for the fifth-highest total in school history. Northwestern: Caught a pair of passes for 28 yards, pushing him over 500 yards receiving on the year. Rutgers: Caught three passes for 40 yards and hauled in his fourth TD of the season on a four-yard catch in the third quarter. Purdue: Caught three passes for a team-high 58 yards against the Boilermakers. Wisconsin: Caught one pass for six yards. Minnesota: Caught five passes for 47 yards. Iowa: Caught a pair of passes for 13 yards... increased his season receiving yardage total to 666 yards, leaving him 44 yards shy of the single-season top 10 on the yardage list.

Career

Westerkamp played in all 13 games in 2013 and finished the season with 20 receptions for 283 yards and a touchdown. The touchdown catch will go down in Nebraska history, coming on a 49-yard Hail Mary pass to defeat Northwestern. Westerkamp totaled a season-high 104 receiving yards on four catches against the Wildcats. He had a season-high five catches for 62 yards at Penn State. Westerkamp also handled Nebraska’s punt return duties. He redshirted in his first season in the program in 2012. Westerkamp’s full biography can be found on page 133 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats Year 2012 2013 2014 Totals

G/S

13/1 12/9 25/10

No.

Yds. Redshirt 20 283 41 666 61 949

Y/R

Y/G

Long

TDs

14.1 16.2 15.6

23.6 55.5 38.0

49 vs. Northwestern 70 at Fresno State 70 at Fresno State

1 4 5

Rushing: 1 carry, 7 yards, 0 TDs (all in 2013) Punt Returns: 19 returns, 51 yards, 2.7 average, 0 TDs (all in 2013)

Single-Game Highs

» Receptions–9 at Michigan State (2014) » Receiving Yards–158 at Michigan State (2014) » Touchdowns–1 five times

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Senior l Linebacker l 6-0 l 200 Omaha, Neb. l Burke HS » Academic All-Big Ten Senior Austin Williams has been one of the Huskers’ core special teams players for each of the past three seasons. A walk-on from Omaha, Williams excels on kickoff coverage, helping the Huskers rank among the top units in the Big Ten in that category. Williams also provides depth at linebacker for the Blackshirt defense. Williams earned his degree in finance in December.

Career Stats Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 Totals

(----------Tackles---------) UT AT TT TFL Sacks Redshirt 1 3 4 1-1 0.0-0 Injured 5 13 18 7-30 2.5-24 6 16 22 8-31 2.5-24

G/S 5/0 9/2 14/2

Single-Game Highs

Fum. C-R BK

QB PBU INT Hry.

0-0

0-0 0-0

0 0

2 3

» Tackles: 6 at Iowa (2014) » Tackles for Loss: 3 at Northwestern (2014) » Sacks: 2.5 at Northwestern (2014)

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Williams played in all 12 games and finished with nine tackles, including four solo stops. Eight of Williams’ nine stops came on kickoff coverage, with four tackles at Iowa, including three unassisted stops. He also had one tackle on defense against Florida Atlantic.

Kieron

williams

Career

Williams played in 10 games in 2013, and made a tackle on kickoff coverage at Penn State, forcing a fumble on the play. He added a tackle on special teams against Georgia. Williams saw action in 13 games on special teams and as a reserve linebacker in 2012. He made four tackles. Prior to moving to linebacker, Williams spent the 2011 season as a reserve defensive back, but did not play in a game. Williams redshirted in 2010. Williams’ full biography can be found on page 137 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Starts

» Games Played–35 (13 in 2012; 10 in 2013; 12 in 2014) » Tackles–15 (4 in 2012; 2 in 2013; 9 in 2014)

Kevin

williams

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Freshman l Defensive Back l 6-0 l 185 Shreveport, La. l C.E. Byrd HS/Air Force Prep Kieron Williams was one of five true freshmen to see action for the Huskers in 2014. The Atlanta area product provided valuable depth in the Nebraska secondary, while also being one of the top coverage players on special teams. Williams backed up starting safeties Corey Cooper and Nate Gerry, helping an NU pass defense that ranked among the nation’s leaders in pass efficiency defense and opponent pass completion percentage.

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#92

Junior l Defensive Tackle l 6-2 l 275 Holland, Ohio l Springfield HS Junior defensive tackle Kevin Williams stayed in the best health of his Nebraska career in 2014, and as a result he was a productive force on the Blackshirt defense. The 6-2, 275-pound Williams was the top reserve behind starters Maliek Collins and Vincent Valentine on the interior front. Williams battled the effects of a minor knee injury during the first half of the season, but gained strength in the latter part of the year. He played in each of the last six games and started two games while Valentine was limited by injury. Williams missed the 2011 and 2013 seasons because of knee injuries. Williams earned his degree in management last August, playing his junior season as a graduate student and still has a year of eligibility remaining.

Williams played in all 12 games and finished the season with nine tackles, including four solo stops and a tackle for loss against Illinois. Williams had a pair of tackles against both McNeese State and Purdue, and also blocked a punt against the Boilermakers, setting up a Husker touchdown. Williams made six of his nine tackles on special teams. Williams’ full biography can be found on page 141 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

Career Stats

» Games Played: 12 (all in 2014) » Tackles: 9 (all in 2014) » Tackles for Loss: 1 vs. Illinois (2014) » Blocked Punts: 1 vs. Purdue (2014)

2014 (Junior)

Williams played in nine games with starts against Rutgers and Purdue. He finished the year with 18 tackles, including five solo stops. Williams was a disruptive force, racking up seven tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks, while adding two quarterback hurries. Williams recorded all of his sacks at Northwestern, as the NU defense dominated the second half. He had three tackles for loss against the Wildcats and added two tackles behind the line at Fresno State. Williams finished the year with a career-high six tackles and a tackle for loss at Iowa.

Career

Williams suffered a knee injury during fall camp in 2013 and missed the season. He played in five games as a reserve defensive tackle in 2012, making four tackles, including two tackles and a TFL against Idaho State. Williams suffered a knee injury in 2011, and sat out as a redshirt. Williams’ full biography can be found on page 137 of the Nebraska Football Media Guide.

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Boaz Joseph RFr. ¦ DB ¦ 6-1 ¦ 190 Weston, Fla

Jordan Westerkamp So. ¦ WR ¦ 6-0 ¦ 195 Lombard, Ill.

5 Josh Mitchell Sr. ¦ CB ¦ 5-11 ¦ 160 Corona, Calif.

Johnny Stanton RFr. ¦ QB ¦ 6-2 ¦ 230

Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.

LeRoy Alexander So. ¦ S ¦ 6-0 ¦ 195 Toledo, Ohio

Zack Darlington Fr. ¦ QB ¦ 6-2 ¦ 205 Apopka, Fla.

3 Marcus Newby RFr. ¦ LB ¦ 6-1 ¦ 220 North Potomac, Md.

4 Tommy Armstrong Jr. So. ¦ QB ¦ 6-1 ¦ 220 Cibolo, Texas

4 Randy Gregory Jr. ¦ DE ¦ 6-6 ¦ 240 Fishers, Ind.

Corey Cooper Sr. ¦ S ¦ 6-1 ¦ 215 Maywood, Ill.

Taariq Allen Jr. ¦ WR ¦ 6-3 ¦ 200 Weston, Mass.

AJ Bush Fr. ¦ QB ¦ 6-3 ¦ 210 Alpharetta, Ga.

Maliek Collins So. ¦ DT ¦ 6-2 ¦ 300 Kansas City, Mo.

Ameer Abdullah Sr. ¦ IB ¦ 5-9 ¦ 195 Homewood, Ala.

Tyson Broekemeier Jr. ¦ QB ¦ 6-1 ¦ 200 Aurora, Neb.

Sam Burtch Jr. ¦ WR ¦ 6-3 ¦ 200 Murdock, Neb.

Joshua Kalu Fr. ¦ DB ¦ 6-1 ¦ 175 Houston, Texas

Jamal Turner Sr. ¦ WR ¦ 6-1 ¦ 190 Arlington, Texas

Cethan Carter So. ¦ TE ¦ 6-4 ¦ 240 Metairie, La.

Chris Jones Fr. ¦ DB ¦ 6-0 ¦ 170 Jacksonville, Fla.

Luke Gifford Fr. ¦ DB ¦ 6-3 ¦ 200 Lincoln, Neb.

Zaire Anderson Sr. ¦ LB ¦ 5-11 ¦ 220 Philadelphia, Pa.

Lane Hovey So. ¦ WR ¦ 6-4 ¦ 205 Adel, Iowa

14 Jonathan Rose Jr. ¦ CB ¦ 6-1 ¦ 195 Leeds, Ala.

De’Mornay Pierson-El Fr. ¦ WR ¦ 5-9 ¦ 175 Alexandria, Va.

Michael Rose-Ivey So. ¦ LB ¦ 5-11 ¦ 240 Kansas City, Mo.

Trai Mosley Fr. ¦ DB ¦ 5-10 ¦ 165 Pflugerville, Texas

Ryker Fyfe So. ¦ QB ¦ 6-2 ¦ 210 Grand Island, Neb.

Sedrick King Fr. ¦ DE ¦ 6-4 ¦ 240 Plant City, Fla.

Glenn Irons Fr. ¦ WR ¦ 5-9 ¦ 155 New Orleans, La.

Joe Keels Jr. ¦ DE ¦ 6-3 ¦ 250 Kenosha, Wis.

Jariah Tolbert Fr. ¦WR ¦ 6-3 ¦ 190 New Orleans, La.

Charles Jackson Jr. ¦ DB ¦ 5-11 ¦ 180 Spring, Texas

Mikale Wilbon Fr. ¦ IB ¦ 5-8 ¦ 190 Chicago, Ill.

Anthony Ridder Jr. ¦ DB ¦ 6-2 ¦ 200 West Point, Neb.

Daniel Davie Jr. ¦ CB ¦ 6-1 ¦ 190 Beatrice, Neb.

Austin Rose Fr. ¦ IB ¦ 6-1 ¦ 215 Lincoln, Neb.

Murat Kuzu Jr. ¦ IB ¦ 5-11 ¦ 200 Plano, Texas

Nate Gerry So. ¦ DB ¦ 6-2 ¦ 205 Sioux Falls, S.D.

Blake Holtmeier Fr. ¦ WR ¦ 6-2 ¦ 195 Kearney, Neb.

Thomas Connely Fr. ¦ LB ¦ 5-11 ¦ 195 Kearney, Neb.

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Austin Williams Sr. ¦ LB ¦ 6-0 ¦ 200 Omaha, Neb.

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26 Brady Pelzer Fr. ¦ WR ¦ 5-11 ¦ 170 Bellevue, Neb.

Sam Foltz So. ¦ P ¦ 6-1 ¦ 200 Grand Island, Neb.

27 Kieron Williams Fr. ¦ DB ¦ 6-0 ¦ 185 Shreveport, La.

Derek Foster Sr. ¦ CB ¦ 5-11 ¦ 185 Elm Creek, Neb.

Bo Kitrell Fr. ¦ FB ¦ 6-1 ¦ 215 Ashland, Neb.

Joey Felici Sr. ¦ CB ¦ 5-9 ¦ 175 Omaha, Neb.

28 Byerson Cockrell Jr. ¦ DB ¦ 6-0 ¦ 185 Columbus, Miss.

32 Imani Cross Jr. ¦ IB ¦ 6-1 ¦ 230 Gainesville, Ga.

28 Adam Taylor RFr. ¦ IB ¦ 6-2 ¦ 210 Katy, Texas

33 Christian Bailey RFr. ¦ WR ¦ 5-11 ¦ 200 San Clemente, Calif.

Nolan Graham Fr. ¦ DB ¦ 5-11 ¦ 190 Firth, Neb.

Graham Nabity So. ¦ IB ¦ 6-0 ¦ 210 Omaha, Neb.

Garrett McKay So. ¦ LB ¦ 6-0 ¦ 210 Anaheim Hills, Calif.

Drew Brown Fr. ¦ PK ¦ 5-11 ¦ 180 Southlake, Texas

Terrell Newby So. ¦ IB ¦ 5-10 ¦ 200 Los Angeles, Calif.

Andy Janovich Jr. ¦ FB ¦ 6-1 ¦ 230 Gretna, Neb.

Zach Stovall RFr. ¦ DB ¦ 5-11 ¦ 185 Bellevue, Neb.

Mauro Bondi Jr. ¦ PK ¦ 6-0 ¦ 210 Boca Raton, Fla.

Harrison Jordan RFr. ¦ FB ¦ 5-10 ¦ 235 Omaha, Neb.

Cameron Jakub Fr. ¦ DB ¦ 5-11 ¦ 160 Columbus, Neb.

Jordan Nelson So. ¦ IB ¦ 5-7 ¦ 180 Omaha, Neb.

Ty Betka Jr. ¦ WR ¦ 5-7 ¦ 165 Superior, Neb.

Luke McNitt So. ¦ TE ¦ 6-2 ¦ 220 Kearney, Neb.

David Santos Jr. ¦ LB ¦ 6-0 ¦ 225 Spring, Texas

Trey Foster So. ¦ TE ¦ 6-0 ¦ 245 Lincoln, Neb.

Creighton Koley Fr. ¦ DB ¦ 6-0 ¦ 180 Omaha, Neb.

Noah Appleget Fr. ¦ WR ¦ 6-2 ¦ 200 Lincoln, Neb.

Trevor Roach Sr. ¦ LB ¦ 6-2 ¦ 235 Elkhorn, Neb.

Mitch McCann So. ¦ FB ¦ 6-0 ¦ 225 Omaha, Neb.

Mick Stoltenberg Fr. ¦ DL ¦ 6-5 ¦ 265 Gretna, Neb

A.J. Natter RFr. ¦ DE ¦ 6-5 ¦ 250 Milton, Wis.

Bryan Reimers Fr. ¦ TE ¦ 6-5 ¦ 200 Lincoln, Neb.

Matt Jarzynka Fr. ¦ DE ¦ 6-4 ¦ 220 Loup City, Neb.

Grant Schumacher RFr. ¦ PK ¦ 5-9 ¦ 165 Lincoln, Neb.

Erik Evans RFr. ¦ DE ¦ 6-3 ¦ 225 Waverly, Neb.

48 Gabe Rahn RFr. ¦ WR ¦ 6-1 ¦ 190 Le Mars, Iowa

Chris Weber RFr. ¦ LB ¦ 6-3 ¦ 220 Elkhorn, Neb.

Garret Johns So. ¦ DL ¦ 6-0 ¦ 280 Auroa, Neb.

Ryan Freudenburg Fr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-5 ¦ 305 Norfolk, Neb.

Josh Banderas So. ¦ LB ¦ 6-2 ¦ 235 Lincoln, Neb.

Alex Boryca Fr. ¦ LB ¦ 6-2 ¦ 220 Cozad, Neb.

Robby Painter So. ¦ OL ¦ 6-4 ¦ 280 Centennial, Colo.

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Garrett Poppen Fr. ¦ LB ¦ 6-1 ¦ 215 Giltner, Neb.

Kevin Maurice So. ¦ DT ¦ 6-3 ¦ 275 Orlando, Fla.

Paul Thurston So. ¦ OL ¦ 6-5 ¦ 295 Arvada, Colo.

Mark Pelini Sr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-0 ¦ 290 Youngstown, Ohio

Brad Simpson So. ¦ LB ¦ 6-0 ¦ 220 Omaha, Neb.

Zach Sterup Jr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-8 ¦ 320 Hastings, Neb.

Joel Lopez So. ¦ DL ¦ 6-2 ¦ 260 Burlington, Ill.

Corey Whitaker So. ¦ OL ¦ 6-4 ¦ 290 Murrieta, Calif.

Matt Finnin Jr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-7 ¦ 305 Crete, Ill.

Trent Ortmeier Fr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-6 ¦ 270 Dodge, Neb.

Noah Arneson Fr. ¦ DL ¦ 6-3 ¦ 300 Omaha, Neb.

Paul Kelly Sr. ¦ LS ¦ 6-1 ¦ 255 Davie, Fla.

Cole Conrad Fr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-5 ¦ 280 Fremont, Neb.

Tanner Farmer Fr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-4 ¦ 310 Highland, Ill.

Ryne Reeves Jr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-3 ¦ 300 Crete, Neb.

Dylan Utter So. ¦ OL ¦ 6-1 ¦ 285 Papillion, Neb.

Jerald Foster Fr. ¦ DT ¦ 6-3 ¦ 310 Lincoln, Neb.

Jake Cotton Sr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-6 ¦ 305 Lincoln, Neb.

Nick Gates Fr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-5 ¦ 290 Las Vegas, Nev.

Chongo Kondolo Jr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-4 ¦ 300 Carrollton, Texas

Alex Lewis Jr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-6 ¦ 290 Tempe, Ariz.

Zach Hannon RFr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-5 ¦ 305 Kansas City, Mo.

Sam Hahn So. ¦ OL ¦ 6-6 ¦ 300 DeWitt, Neb.

Mike Moudy Sr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-5 ¦ 305 Castle Rock, Colo.

Chris Long Jr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-4 ¦ 300 Blair, Neb.

Dwayne Johnson Jr. RFr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-6 ¦ 285 Houston, Texas

Dylan Owen Fr. ¦ DL ¦ 6-5 ¦ 225 Westchester, N.Y.

77 David Knevel RFr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-9 ¦ 310 Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Givens Price Jr. ¦ OL ¦ 6-4 ¦ 310 Houston, Texas

Kenny Bell Sr. ¦ WR ¦ 6-1 ¦ 185 Boulder, Colo.

Kevin Gladney RFr. ¦ WR ¦ 6-1 ¦ 190 Akron, Ohio

Alonzo Moore So. ¦ WR ¦ 6-2 ¦ 195 Winnfield, La.

Jared Blum So. ¦ TE ¦ 6-4 ¦ 240 Gretna, Neb.

Sam Cotton So. ¦ TE ¦ 6-4 ¦ 250 Lincoln, Neb.

David Sutton Jr. ¦ TE ¦ 6-3 ¦ 240 Lincoln, Neb.

87 Brandon Reilly So. ¦ WR ¦ 6-1 ¦ 195 Lincoln, Neb.

Freedom Akinmoladun Fr. ¦ TE ¦ 6-4 ¦ 230 Grandview, Mo.

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Ross Dzuris So. ¦ DE ¦ 6-3 ¦ 250 Plattsmouth, Neb.

Connor Ketter RFr. ¦ TE ¦ 6-5 ¦ 240 Norfolk, Neb.

Greg McMullen So. ¦ DE ¦ 6-3 ¦ 280 Akron, Ohio

Nate Meduna Fr. ¦ TE ¦ 6-5 ¦ 225 Wahoo, Neb.

Tyler Hoppes So. ¦ DE ¦ 6-4 ¦ 235 Lincoln, Neb.

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Josh Faulkenberry RFr. ¦ LS ¦ 6-3 ¦ 240 Arvada, Colo.

Kevin Williams Jr. ¦ DT ¦ 6-2 ¦ 275 Holland, Ohio

Jack Gangwish Jr. ¦ DE ¦ 6-2 ¦ 260 Wood River, Neb.

Gabe Miller So. ¦ LS ¦ 6-0 ¦ 240 Mishawaka, Ind.

Spencer Lindsay So. ¦ PK ¦ 5-9 ¦ 205 Kearney, Neb.

Logan Rath So. ¦ DL ¦ 6-4 ¦ 280 Aurora, Neb.

Vincent Valentine So. ¦ DT ¦ 6-3 ¦ 320 Edwardsville, Ill.

99 Peyton Newell Fr. ¦ DT ¦ 6-3 ¦ 270 Hiawatha, Kan.

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2014 Nebraska Schedule and Results Date

Opponent

Result Score

Aug. 30 Florida Atlantic W Sept. 6 McNeese State W Sept. 13 at Fresno State W Sept. 20 Miami W Sept. 27 Illinois* W Oct. 4 at No. 10 Michigan State* L Oct. 18 at Northwestern* W Oct. 25 Rutgers * W Nov. 1 Purdue * W Nov. 15 at No. 22 Wisconsin * L Nov. 22 Minnesota * L Nov. 28 at Iowa* W

55-7 31-24 55-19 41-31 45-14 22-27 38-17 42-24 35-14 24-59 24-28 37-34 (OT)

Record Conference Time Attend

1-0 2-0 3-0 4-0 5-0 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 8-2 8-3 9-3

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 4-2 4-3 5-3

3:20 3:23 3:41 3:24 3:24 3:54 3:34 3:13 3:28 3:34 3:20 3:44

91,441 91,082 41,031 91,585 91,225 75,923 47,330 91,088 91,107 80,539 91,186 66,897

* Big Ten conference game

Team Statistics TEAM STATISTICS

OPP

SCORE BY QUARTERS

1st

2nd

SCORING Points Per Game Points Off Turnovers FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average KICKOFFS-Yards Average Per Kick Net kick average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game

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449 298 37.4 24.8 66 83 262 224 140 104 99 105 23 15 2979 2118 3189 2423 210 305 544 454 5.5 4.7 248.2 176.5 33 23 2376 2355 158-308-11 191-402-12 7.7 5.9 15.0 12.3 198.0 196.2 21 12 5355 4473 852 856 6.3 5.2 446.2 372.8 35-703 51-1037 37-596 15-137 12-124 11-181 20.1 20.3 16.1 9.1 10.3 16.5 27-13 19-10 68-610 66-583 50.8 48.6 57-2315 81-3175 40.6 39.2 36.8 31.1 82-5099 57-3285 62.2 57.6 40.4 37.4 29:56 30:04 69/164 55/179 42% 31% 5/10 9/19 50% 47% 28-226 19-106 89 0 59 38 13-20 10-15 0-1 0-2 (47-53) 89% (33-41) 80% (38-53) 72% (24-41) 59% (56-56) 100% (38-38) 100% 638744 311720 7/91249 5/62344

3rd

4th ot Total

121 88 109 70 3 391 74 59 90 81 0 304

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RUSHING GP/GS Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Abdullah, Ameer 12-12 237 1558 35 1523 6.4 18 57 126.9 Armstrong Jr., Tommy 12-12 133 785 121 664 5.0 5 42 55.3 Cross, Imani 12-0 75 397 13 384 5.1 5 62 32.0 Newby, Terrell 12-0 63 287 5 282 4.5 5 43 23.5 Nelson, Jordan 11-0 13 76 2 74 5.7 0 18 6.7 Fyfe, Ryker 7-0 7 52 5 47 6.7 0 15 6.7 Foltz, Sam 12-0 1 14 0 14 14.0 0 14 1.2 Pierson-El, De’Mornay 12-5 5 13 3 10 2.0 0 6 0.8 Nabity, Graham 10-0 2 7 0 7 3.5 0 4 0.7 TEAM 12-0 8 0 26 -26 -3.2 0 0 -2.2 Total 12 544 3189 210 2979 5.5 33 62 248.2 Opponents 12 454 2423 305 2118 4.7 23 68 176.5

PASSING G/s Effic Armstrong Jr., Tommy 12-12 131.66 Fyfe, Ryker 7-0 106.60 TEAM 12-0 0.00 Stanton, Johnny 2-0 150.40 Pierson-El, De’Mornay 12-5 564.40 Total 12 131.46 Opponents 12 100.60 RECEIVING Westerkamp, Jordan Bell, Kenny Abdullah, Ameer Pierson-El, De’Mornay Moore, Alonzo Allen, Taariq Newby, Terrell Hovey, Lane Carter, Cethan Turner, Jamal Cotton, Sam Reilly, Brandon Janovich, Andy Armstrong Jr., Tommy Bailey, Christian Foster, Trey Total Opponents

Cmp-Att-Int 152-294-11 4-10-0 0-2-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 158-308-11 191-402-12

G/GS No. 12-9 41 12-11 40 12-12 16 12-5 15 11-7 10 12-0 8 12 6 12 5 8-7 4 2-2 4 12-4 3 6-1 2 12-1 1 12-12 1 3-0 1 8-1 1 12 158 12 191

Pct 51.7 40.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 51.3 47.5

Yds 2314 40 0 6 16 2376 2355

TD 19 1 0 0 1 21 12

Lng 73 12 0 6 16 73 71

Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G 666 16.2 4 70 55.5 717 17.9 5 73 59.8 208 13.0 3 58 17.3 219 14.6 3 46 18.2 136 13.6 0 43 12.4 73 9.1 1 34 6.1 40 6.7 0 20 3.3 69 13.8 0 29 5.8 73 18.2 1 34 9.1 37 9.2 0 17 18.5 41 13.7 2 23 3.4 49 24.5 0 35 8.2 16 16.0 0 16 1.3 16 16.0 1 16 1.3 10 10.0 1 10 3.3 6 6.0 0 6 0.8 2376 15.0 21 73 198.0 2355 12.3 12 71 196.2

PUNT RETURNS Pierson-El, De’Mornay Bell, Kenny Santos, David Williams, Kieron Total Opponents

No. 30 2 1 1 34 11

Yds Avg TD Long 455 15.2 2 86 5 2.5 0 3 -10 -10.0 0 0 12 12.0 0 0 462 13.6 2 86 93 8.5 0 28

INTERCEPTIONS Gerry, Nate Davie, Daniel Cooper, Corey Gregory, Randy Cockrell, Byerson Santos, David Kalu, Joshua Total Opponents

No. 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 11 9

Yds Avg TD Long 82 20.5 0 54 17 8.5 0 17 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 10 10.0 0 10 0 0.0 0 0 5 5.0 0 5 114 10.4 0 54 164 18.2 1 98

KICK RETURNS Abdullah, Ameer Pierson-El, De’Mornay Bell, Kenny Newby, Terrell Moore, Alonzo Cross, Imani Hart, Greg Total Opponents

No. 11 8 6 3 3 1 1 33 45

Yds Avg TD Long 272 24.7 0 76 114 14.2 0 19 148 24.7 0 35 53 17.7 0 20 53 17.7 0 21 10 10.0 0 10 10 10.0 0 10 660 20.0 0 76 911 20.2 0 44

FUMBLE RETURNS Mitchell, Joshua Kalu, Joshua Gerry, Nate Roach, Trevor Total Opponents

No. 1 1 1 1 4 3

Yds Avg TD Long 57 57.0 1 57 11 11.0 0 11 3 3.0 1 3 6 6.0 0 6 77 19.2 2 57 64 21.3 0 38

Avg/G 192.8 5.7 0.0 3.0 1.3 198.0 196.2

FIELD GOALS Brown, Drew Bondi, Mauro Total Opponents

FGM-FGA 12-19 1-1 13-20 9-14

Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk 63.2 1-1 3-4 6-7 2-6 0-1 44 1 100.0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 45 0 65.0 1-1 3-4 6-7 3-6 0-1 45 0 64.2 0-0 7-7 1-4 1-2 0-1 0 0

FG SEQUENCE Nebraska OPPONENTS Florida Atlantic (44),(45) 45 McNeese State (31) (24) Fresno State 43,(38),(22) 30,(27) Miami (19),(39) (34) Illinois (29),54 Michigan State (40) (28),(27),36 Northwestern 39,(33) (29) Rutgers 42 50, (41) Purdue 46 Wisconsin (32) (26) Minnesota (30) 30 Iowa 49,27,(20) (22),(25) Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. PUNTING Foltz, Sam TEAM Total Opponents

No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd 56 2346 41.9 70 4 19 22 16 0 1 -31 -31.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 57 2315 40.6 70 4 19 22 16 0 81 3175 39.2 74 3 14 12 10 2

KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLn Brown, Drew 39 2400 61.5 14 1 Bondi, Mauro 34 2173 63.9 15 0 Lindsay, Spencer 9 526 58.4 1 0 Total 82 5099 62.2 30 1 1037 40.4 24 Opponents 57 3285 57.6 18 2 703 37.4 27

Ameer Abdullah

2014 Holiday bowl

2014 nebraska statistics |------ PATs ------| SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Abdullah, Ameer 21 0-0 0-0 0-1 Brown, Drew 0 12-19 55-55 0-0 Armstrong Jr., Tommy 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 Pierson-El, De’Mornay 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 Cross, Imani 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 Newby, Terrell 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 Bell, Kenny 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 Westerkamp, Jordan 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 Cotton, Sam 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 Bailey, Christian 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 Allen, Taariq 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 Carter, Cethan 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 Gerry, Nate 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 Mitchell, Josh 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 Bondi, Mauro 0 1-1 1-1 0-0 Fyfe, Ryker 0 0-0 0-0 0-1 Total 59 13-20 56-56 0-2 Opponents 38 10-15 38-38 0-0

TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Armstrong Jr., Tommy 12 427 Abdullah, Ameer 12 237 Cross, Imani 12 75 Newby, Terrell 12 63 Fyfe, Ryker 7 17 Nelson, Jordan 11 13 Pierson-El, De’Mornay 12 6 Foltz, Sam 12 1 Nabity, Graham 10 2 Stanton, Johnny 2 1 TEAM 12 10 Total 12 852 Opponents 12 856

Tommy Armstrong Jr.

nebraska vs. USC

Rcv Pass 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0

DXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Rush Pass Total Avg/G 664 2314 2978 248.2 1523 0 1523 126.9 384 0 384 32.0 282 0 282 23.5 47 40 87 12.4 74 0 74 6.7 10 16 26 2.2 14 0 14 1.2 7 0 7 0.7 0 6 6 3.0 -26 0 -26 -2.2 2979 2376 5355 446.2 2118 2355 4473 372.8

Saf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

pts 126 91 36 36 30 30 30 24 12 6 6 6 6 6 4 0 449 298

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G Abdullah, Ameer 12 1523 208 0 272 0 2003 166.9 Pierson-El, De’Mornay 12 10 219 589 114 0 932 77.7 Bell, Kenny 12 0 717 5 191 0 913 76.1 Armstrong Jr., Tommy 12 664 16 0 0 0 680 56.7 Westerkamp, Jordan 12 0 666 0 0 0 666 55.5 Cross, Imani 12 384 0 0 10 0 394 32.8 Newby, Terrell 12 282 40 0 53 0 375 31.2 Moore, Alonzo 11 0 136 0 53 0 189 17.2 Gerry, Nate 12 0 0 0 0 92 92 7.7 Nelson, Jordan 11 74 0 0 0 0 74 6.7 Carter, Cethan 8 0 73 0 0 0 73 9.1 Allen, Taariq 12 0 73 0 0 0 73 6.1 Hovey, Lane 12 0 69 0 0 0 69 5.8 Reilly, Brandon 6 0 49 0 0 0 49 8.2 Fyfe, Ryker 7 47 0 0 0 0 47 6.7 Cotton, Sam 12 0 41 0 0 0 41 3.4 Turner, Jamal 2 0 37 0 0 0 37 18.5 Davie, Daniel 12 0 0 0 0 17 17 1.4 Janovich, Andy 12 0 16 0 0 0 16 1.3 Foltz, Sam 12 14 0 0 0 0 14 1.2 Williams, Kieron 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 1.0 Cockrell, Byerson 12 0 0 0 0 10 10 0.8 Hart, Greg 9 0 0 0 10 0 10 1.1 Bailey, Christian 3 0 10 0 0 0 10 3.3 Nabity, Graham 10 7 0 0 0 0 7 0.7 Foster, Trey 8 0 6 0 0 0 6 0.8 Kalu, Joshua 12 0 0 0 0 5 5 0.4 Santos, David 10 0 0 -10 0 0 -10 -1.0 TEAM 12 -26 0 0 0 0 -26 -2.2 Total 12 2979 2376 596 703 124 6778 564.8 Opponents 12 2118 2355 137 1037 181 5828 485.7

Kenny Bell

2014 nebraska statistics

Defensive Statistics Name

13 Anderson, Zaire 25 Gerry, Nate 6 Cooper, Corey 43 Roach, Trevor 41 Santos, David 4 Gregory, Randy 90 McMullen, Greg 7 Collins, Maliek 98 Valentine, Vincent 5 Mitchell, Josh 23 Davie, Daniel 52 Banderas, Josh 2 Kalu, Joshua 28 Cockrell, Byerson 92 Williams, Kevin 95 Gangwish, Jack 14 Rose, Jonathan 31 Felici, Joey 24 Williams, Austin 27 Williams, Kieron 55 Maurice, Kevin 51 Love, Courtney 1 Jones, Chris 49 Weber, Chris 29 Nabity, Graham 39 Nelson, Jordan 13 Hovey, Lane 97 Rath, Logan 3 Newby, Marcus 80 Bell, Kenny 27 Foltz, Sam 15 Pierson-El, Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mornay 56 Simpson, Brad 1 Westerkamp, Jordan 19 Keels, Joe 92 Faulkenberry, Josh 8A Singleton, D.J. 1A Joseph, Boaz 68 Cotton, Jake 87 Reilly, Brandon 45 Natter, A.J. 74 Moudy, Mike Total Opponents

Special Teams Tackles Felici, Joey Rose, Jonathan Kalu, Joshua Williams, Kieron Jones, Chris Hovey, Lane Nelson, Jordan Roach, Trevor Banderas, Josh Nabity, Graham Love, Courtney Williams, Austin Foltz, Sam Weber, Chris Davie, Daniel Simpson, Brad Newby, Marcus Williams, Kevin Maurice, Kevin Mitchell, Josh Faukenberry, Josh

GP-GS

12-11 12-12 11-11 12-6 10-8 10-10 12-12 12-12 12-10 12-12 12-12 11-5 12-2 12-5 9-2 11-2 12-0 12-0 12-0 12-0 10-0 12-0 11-0 12-0 10-0 11-0 12-0 2-0 8-0 12-11 12-0 12-5 9-0 12-9 5-0 12-0 4-0 5-0 12-12 6-1 3-0 12-12 12-0 12-0

|-------Tackles-------| Solo Ast Total

45 47 39 32 21 21 20 15 18 31 21 12 20 15 5 7 12 4 4 4 2 4 4 3 2 2 3 1 1 3 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 . . . . 428 -

50 38 26 31 29 29 26 25 21 6 15 24 7 11 13 11 5 7 5 5 6 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 . 1 1 . . . . . . 1 1 1 1 416 -

95 85 65 63 50 50 46 40 39 37 36 36 27 26 18 18 17 11 9 9 8 6 6 6 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 844 -

TFL-Yds

12-33 7-9 2-5 7-18 3-3 10-69 8-37 12-39 6-26 2-14 5-6 2-5 1-1 1-5 7-30 4-9 . . . 1-1 1-5 1-1 . . . . . 1-0 1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75-325 -

|-Sacks-| No-Yards 2.0-16 0.5-2 . 1.0-7 . 7.0-67 3.5-26 3.5-27 3.0-22 2.0-14 . . . . 2.5-24 0.5-6 . . . . 0.5-5 . . . . . . . 1.0-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-225 19-106

|---Pass Def---| Int-Yds BrUp

. 5 5-92 3 1-0 1 . 2 1-0 . 1-0 3 . 4 . . . 2 . 12 2-17 5 . . 1-5 3 1-10 7 . . . 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-124 49 11-181 30

QBH

3 3 1 2 1 16 10 13 2 . . 1 1 1 2 2 . . . . 1 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 23

|-Fumbles-| Rcv-Yds FF

2-0 3 1-3 2 . 2 2-6 1 . . . 1 . . . . . 1 1-57 . . . . . 1-11 2 1-0 . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . 1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77 14 13-64 13

Blkd Kick Saf . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . 4 1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

S-A/Tot FAU McNeese FS MIAMI Ill MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN Iowa BOWL 4-7/11 - 0-1/1 - 0-1/1 0-1/1 1-0/1 0-1/1 1-1/2 1-0/1 1-0/1 0-1/1 0-1/1 4-4/8 2-0/2 1-1/2 - 0-2/1 - 0-1/1 - - - 1-0/1 0-1/1 4-3/7 - 1-1/1 1-0/1 - - - 1-0/1 1-0/1 0-1/1 - 0-1/1 1-5/6 - 1-1/2 - - - - 0-1/1 0-1/1 0-2/2 - - 1-4/5 - - - - - 1-0/1 0-2/2 0-1/1 - - - 0-1/1 2-2/4 - 1-0/1 - - 0-1/1 1-0/1 - - - - - 0-1/1 3-2/5 - - 1-0/1 1-0/1 - 1-0/1 - - - - 0-1/1 0-1/1 2-1/3 - - 2-0/2 - - - 0-1/1 - - - 1-4/5 - - - - - - - 0-2/2 0-1/1 0-1/1 1-0/1 2-3/5 - - - - - 1-1/2 - 0-1/1 1-0/1 - - 0-1/1 1-1/2 - 1-0/1 - - - 0-1/1 - - - - - 5-3/8 - - 1-0/1 - - 0-1/1 - - 0-1/1 - 1-0/1 3-1/4 2-1/3 - - 1-0/1 - - 0-1/1 - - - - - 1-0/1 0-3/3 - - - - - - - 0-1/1 0-1/1 0-1/1 - - 1-0/1 - - 1-0/1 - - - - - - - - 2-0/2 - - 1-0/1 - - - - - 1-0/1 - - 0-1/1 - - - 0-1/1 - - - - - - - 0-1/1 - - - - - - - - - - - 0-1/1 0-1/1 - - - - - - - - - - - 0-1/1 1-0/1 - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-0/1 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

2014 Holiday bowl

2014 nebraska statistics

Individual Game By Game

RUSHING No-Yds/TD FAU MS FS UM ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA BOWL Abdullah, Ameer RB 237-1523/18 21-232/1 17-54/1 19-110/1 35-229/2 22-208/3 24-45/2 23-146/4 19-225/3 6-1/0 18-69/0 20-98/1 13-106/0 Armstrong Jr., Tommy QB 133-664/5 7-62/1 11-131/1 9-65/0 13-96/0 10-66/0 11-7/0 10-55/0 6-19/1 13-70/1 20-17/1 12-45/0 11-31/0 Cross, Imani RB 75-384/5 3-32/1 3-1/0 3-69/1 3-13/0 22-109/1 - 5-14/0 5-28/0 20-66/2 2-7/0 6-31/0 3-14/0 Newby, Terrell RB 63-282/5 16-107/2 2-9/0 7-18/0 1-8/0 9-34/1 - 4-23/0 10-30/0 9-42/1 5-11/1 - Nelson, Jordan RB 13-74/0 5-32/0 DNP 2-3/0 - 5-35/0 - - - 1-4/0 - - Fyfe, Ryker QB 7-47/0 4-29/0 DNP 1-12/0 DNP 2-6/0 - - DNP DNP - DNP Foltz, Sam P 1-14/0 - - - - - - - - - 1-14/0 - Pierson-El, De’Mornay WR 5-10/0 - - - 1-0/0 - - - - - - - 4-10/0 Nabity, Graham RB 2-7/0 1-4/0 DNP 1-3/0 DNP - - - - - - - TEAM 8--26/0 - - - 1--3/0 - 2--5/0 2--4/0 1--10/0 2--4/0 - - -

Receiving No-Yds/TD FAU MS FS UM ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA Bell, Kenny WR 40-717/5 4-116/0 1-14/0 5-84/0 4-70/1 5-105/1 3-31/0 5-89/0 6-63/0 1-5/0 2-14/1 1-73/0 3-53/2 Westerkamp, Jordan WR 41-666/4 7-125/1 4-61/1 2-85/1 1-14/0 2-31/0 9-158/0 2-28/0 3-40/1 3-58/0 1-6/0 5-47/0 2-13/0 Pierson-El, De’Mornay WR 15-219/3 2-14/1 - - - - 1--5/0 3-66/0 - 3-49/1 1-2/0 4-87/1 1-6/0 Abdullah, Ameer RB 16-208/3 1-9/0 3-96/1 - 1-3/1 - 2-22/0 4-13/0 2-26/0 - 1-26/0 - 2-13/1 Moore, Alonzo WR 10-136/0 - 1-11/0 - 3-26/0 1-9/0 1-43/0 1-18/0 2-26/0 - - 1-3/0 DNP Carter, Cethan TE 4-73/1 - 1-5/0 1-20/1 - - DNP DNP DNP DNP - - 2-48/0 Allen, Taariq WR 8-73/1 1-3/0 3-27/0 - - - 3-9/0 - - - - - 1-34/1 Hovey, Lane WR 5-69/0 - - 3-48/0 - - 1-8/0 - - - - 1-13/0 Reilly, Brandon WR 2-49/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - - - 1-14/0 - 1-35/0 Cotton, Sam TE 3-41/2 1-10/0 - 1-23/1 - - - - 1-8/1 - - - Newby, Terrell RB 6-40/0 - - 1-12/0 - 2-21/0 - 2-1/0 - 1-6/0 - - Turner, Jamal WR 4-37/0 1-9/0 3-28/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Janovich, Andy FB 1-16/0 - - - - - 1-16/0 - - - - - Armstrong Jr., Tommy QB 1-16/1 - - - - - - 1-16/1 - - - - Bailey, Christian WR 1-10/1 - - 1-10/1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Foster, Trey TE 1-6/0 - DNP - - - - 1-6/0 - - DNP DNP DNP

BOWL

PASSING #4 Armstrong Jr., Tommy Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic. Florida Atlantic 29 15 0 51.7 271 2 63 0 0 153.0 McNeese State 31 16 1 51.6 242 2 58 1 2 132.0 Fresno State 21 12 0 57.1 260 3 70 0 0 208.3 Miami 13 9 1 69.2 113 2 40 0 0 177.6 Illinois 21 10 1 47.6 166 1 63 1 8 120.2 Michigan State 43 20 2 46.5 273 0 43 5 25 90.5 Northwestern 29 18 0 62.1 221 0 46 0 0 126.1 Rutgers 22 14 1 63.6 163 2 22 0 0 146.8 Purdue 21 8 2 38.1 118 1 24 1 7 82.0 Wisconsin 18 6 1 33.3 62 1 26 4 31 69.5 Minnesota 19 12 0 63.2 223 1 73 4 23 179.1 Iowa 27 12 2 44.4 202 4 35 2 5 141.4 TOTALS 294 152 11 51.7 2314 19 73 18 101 131.7 #17 Fyfe, Ryker Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic Florida Atlantic 4 1 0 25.0 9 0 9 0 0 43.9 Fresno State 3 2 0 66.7 22 1 12 0 0 238.3 Michigan State 2 1 0 50.0 9 0 9 0 0 87.8 Iowa 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 TOTALS 10 4 0 40.0 40 1 12 1 5 106.6 #5 Stanton, Johnny Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic Florida Atlantic 1 1 0 100.0 6 0 6 0 0 150.4 Fresno State 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 TOTALS 1 1 0 100.0 6 0 6 0 0 150.4 #15 Pierson-El, De’Mornay Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic Northwestern 1 1 0 100.0 16 1 16 0 0 564.4 TOTALS 1 1 0 100.0 16 1 16 0 0 564.4 PUNT RETURNS No-Yds Pierson-El, De’Mornay 33-589 Williams, Kieron 1-12 Bell, Kenny 2-5 Santos, David 1--10

FAU MS FS UM ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA 2-14 5-52 5-150 2-11 3-12 2-95 3-26 4-36 3-45 1-14 - 3-134 - - - - - - - - 1-12 - - 2-5 - - - - - - - - - - - - 1--10 - DNP DNP - - - - - -

BOWL

Kick RETURNS No-Yds Abdullah, Ameer 11-272 Bell, Kenny 8-191 Pierson-El, De’Mornay 8-114 Moore, Alonzo 3-53 Newby, Terrell 3-53 Hart, Greg 1-10 Cross, Imani 1-10

FAU MS FS UM ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA - 1-34 - 4-81 1-4 2-48 1-15 2-90 - - - - 2-56 - - - - - - - 4-92 - 2-43 - 2-36 1-0 - - - 2-29 - - 2-33 1-16 1-14 - 1-18 - - - - - - 1-21 - DNP - - 1-20 - - - - 1-14 1-19 - - - DNP - DNP - DNP - 1-10 - - - - - - - - - - - 1-10 - - -

BOWL

nebraska vs. USC

2014 nebraska statistics

Defense Game By Game

TOTAL TACKLES UA-A TOT FAU MS FS Miami ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN Iowa Bowl Anderson, Zaire LB 45-50 95 3-4 2-6 - 1-2 4-5 4-2 2-6 6-5 6-5 4-2 5-7 8-6 Gerry, Nate S 47-38 85 3-1 6-7 1-1 3-3 1-4 5-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 7-2 6-5 10-5 Cooper, Corey S 39-26 65 - 3-3 2-1 4-4 2-1 3-2 6-2 5-1 4-4 6-4 4-4 DNP Roach, Trevor LB 32-31 63 4-0 - 3-0 5-1 1-0 9-9 4-6 1-5 0-1 2-1 1-2 2-6 Gregory, Randy DE 21-29 50 - DNP 3-0 2-5 5-2 1-6 2-2 2-3 2-2 2-3 2-6 DNP Santos, David LB 21-29 50 2-4 3-3 1-1 5-5 DNP DNP - 2-3 0-4 2-1 4-5 2-3 McMullen, Greg DE 20-26 46 1-3 6-3 2-0 0-1 1-1 3-1 1-1 1-2 1-5 1-2 2-4 1-3 Collins, Maliek DT 15-25 40 0-1 2-1 1-3 2-0 0-2 1-2 2-0 1-6 2-3 0-1 0-3 4-3 Valentine, Vincent DL 18-21 39 0-2 0-3 3-1 2-4 1-0 2-3 1-2 - 1-2 2-0 2-2 4-2 Mitchell, Josh DB 31-6 37 - 1-1 4-0 0-1 4-0 3-1 3-1 5-0 3-1 5-0 1-1 2-0 Davie, Daniel DB 21-15 36 5-0 2-1 3-0 2-1 - - 4-0 1-0 1-7 1-1 0-2 2-3 Banderas, Josh LB 12-24 36 0-3 3-7 3-1 0-5 1-1 2-1 1-3 1-2 0-1 1-0 - DNP Kalu, Joshua DB 20-7 27 1-0 1-1 6-0 - 4-3 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 - 0-1 5-1 Cockrell, Byerson DB 15-11 26 2-1 1-1 3-0 1-1 1-0 1-0 2-0 0-1 1-0 - 3-2 0-5 Williams, Kevin DL 5-13 18 - DNP 2-1 DNP - DNP 2-1 0-3 0-1 0-1 0-1 1-5 Gangwish, Jack DE 7-11 18 0-1 4-1 1-1 - - DNP 0-1 0-2 - - 1-1 1-4 Rose, Jonathan DB 12-5 17 3-0 1-1 3-0 1-2 - 0-1 - 1-0 - 3-0 0-1 Felici, Joey DB 4-7 11 - 0-1 - 0-1 0-1 1-0 0-1 1-1 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-1 Williams, Austin LB 4-5 9 0-1 - 0-1 - - 0-1 - - 0-1 - 1-0 3-1 Williams, Kieron DB 4-5 9 1-0 1-1 1-0 - 1-0 - 0-1 0-1 0-2 - - Maurice, Kevin DL 2-6 8 0-1 0-1 2-0 0-1 0-1 - - - DNP 0-1 0-1 DNP Weber, Chris LB 3-3 6 - - 2-0 - - - 0-1 1-0 0-1 - - 0-1 Jones, Chris DB 4-2 6 - - 2-0 DNP - 1-0 0-2 1-0 - - - Love, Courtney LB 4-2 6 1-0 1-0 - - - 0-1 - - - 2-1 - Nabity, Graham IB 2-3 5 - DNP - DNP - 1-1 - 0-1 1-0 - - 0-1 Hovey, Lane WR 3-2 5 - 1-0 - - 0-1 1-0 - - - - 1-0 0-1 Nelson, Jordan IB 2-3 5 - DNP 0-1 1-0 - 1-0 - - - - 0-1 0-1 Rath, Logan DL 1-3 4 1-3 DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Newby, Marcus LB 1-2 3 - - 1-0 0-1 - DNP 0-1 - DNP DNP - DNP Bell, Kenny WR 3-0 3 - - - - - 1-0 - 1-0 1-0 - - Foltz, Sam P 2-1 3 - - 1-0 - - 0-1 - - - - - 1-0 Simpson, Brad LB 2-0 2 - - 1-0 DNP - - DNP DNP 1-0 - - Pierson-El, Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mornay WR 1-1 2 - - - - - 1-0 - - - - 0-1 Cotton, Jake OG 0-1 1 - - - - - - - - - - 0-1 Faulkenberry, Josh LS 1-0 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 1-0 Reilly, Brandon WR 0-1 1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - - 0-1 - - Natter, A.J. DE 0-1 1 0-1 DNP - DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Moudy, Mike 0-1 1 - - - - - - - - 0-1 - - Singleton, D.J. DB 1-0 1 - - - DNP 1-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Keels, Joe DE 1-0 1 - - 1-0 DNP - DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP Westerkamp, Jordan WR 1-0 1 - - - - 1-0 - - - - - - Joseph, Boaz DB 1-0 1 DNP DNP 1-0 - - - - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP

Nate Gerry

2014 Holiday bowl

2014 nebraska statistics

Defense Game By Game

TACKLES FOR LOSS Anderson, Zaire LB Collins, Maliek DT Gregory, Randy DE McMullen, Greg DE Williams, Kevin DL Gerry, Nate S Roach, Trevor LB Valentine, Vincent DL Davie, Daniel DB Gangwish, Jack DE Santos, David LB Cooper, Corey S Banderas, Josh LB Mitchell, Josh DB Williams, Kieron DB Cockrell, Byerson DB Love, Courtney LB Maurice, Kevin DL Newby, Marcus LB Kalu, Joshua DB Rath, Logan DL

UA-A TOT FAU MS FS Miami ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN Iowa Bowl 7-5 12 1-4 2-0 - - 3-13 1-0 - 1-0 1-6 - 2-3 1-7 6-6 12 - - - 2-5 1-2 1-1 1-2 3-8 1-9 1-2 - 2-10 7-3 10 - DNP - 2-25 3-17 1-1 - 1-12 - 2-4 1-10 DNP 5-3 8 2-6 2-3 1-8 - 1-2 1-6 - - - - 1-12 4-3 7 - DNP 2-5 DNP - DNP 3-24 1-0 - - - 1-1 2-5 7 1-1 2-3 - - 1-2 - - - - - - 3-3 5-2 7 1-1 - - - - 4-9 1-7 1-1 - - - 6-0 6 - - 3-14 - 1-1 - - - - - - 2-11 3-2 5 - - 2-4 2-2 - - - - - - - 1-0 2-2 4 - 1-1 - - - DNP 1-6 1-1 - - - 1-1 0-3 3 1-1 - - 1-1 DNP DNP - - - - - 1-1 2-0 2 - - - - - - - - 1-4 1-1 - DNP 0-2 2 - 1-3 1-2 - - - - - - - - DNP 2-0 2 - - - - - - - - 2-14 - - 1-0 1 - - - - 1-1 - - - - - - 1-0 1 - - 1-5 - - - - - - - - 1-0 1 1-1 - - - - - - - - - - 0-1 1 1-5 - - - - - - - DNP - - DNP 1-0 1 - - 1-9 - - DNP - - DNP DNP - DNP 1-0 1 - - 1-1 - - - - - - - - 0-1 1 1-0 DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP

SACKS Gregory, Randy DE Collins, Maliek DT McMullen, Greg DE Valentine, Vincent DL Williams, Kevin DL Mitchell, Josh DB Anderson, Zaire LB Roach, Trevor LB Newby, Marcus LB Gangwish, Jack DE Gerry, Nate S Maurice, Kevin DL

UA-A TOT FAU MS FS Miami ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN Iowa Bowl 6-2 7.0 - DNP - 2.0-25 2.5-17 - - 1.0-12 - 0.5-3 1.0-10 DNP 3-1 3.5 - - - - - - - 1.0-7 1.0-9 0.5-2 - 1.0-9 3-1 3.5 0.5-4 1.0-2 1.0-8 - - - - - - - 1.0-12 3-0 3.0 - - 2.0-12 - - - - - - - - 1.0-10 2-1 2.5 - DNP - DNP - DNP 2.5-24 - - - - 2-0 2.0 - - - - - - - - 2.0-14 - - 2-0 2.0 - - - - 1.0-9 - - - - - - 1.0-7 1-0 1.0 - - - - - - 1.0-7 - - - - 1-0 1.0 - - 1.0-9 - - DNP - - DNP DNP - DNP 0-1 0.5 - - - - - DNP 0.5-6 - - - - 0-1 0.5 - - - - 0.5-2 - - - - - - 0-1 0.5 0.5-5 - - - - - - - DNP - - DNP

INT RETURNS No-Yds FAU Gerry, Nate 5-92 - Davie, Daniel 2-17 - Kalu, Joshua 1-5 - Cooper, Corey 1-0 - Gregory, Randy 1-0 - Cockrell, Byerson 1-10 - Santos, David 1-0 -

MS FS Miami ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN Iowa - - - 1-54 - 1-0 1-28 1-0 - - 1-10 - - - 2-17 - - - - - - - - 1-5 - - - - - - - 1-0 - - - - - - - - - DNP DNP - - - 1-0 - - - - - DNP - - - - - - - 1-10 - - - - 1-0 DNP DNP - - - - - -

Fumbles Recovered No FAU MS FS Miami ILL MSU NW Anderson, Zaire 2 - - - - - - - Roach, Trevor 2 - - - - - - - Cockrell, Byerson 1 - - - - - 1 - Faulkenberry, Josh 1 - - - - - 1 - Kalu, Joshua 1 - - - - - - - Gerry, Nate 1 - - - - - - - Jones, Chris 1 - - - DNP - - - Mitchell, Josh 1 - - - 1 - - -

Bowl

RUT PUR WIS MINN Iowa - - 2 - - - 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - 1 - - - - - 1 - - - - -

Bowl

FORCED FUMBLES No FAU MS FS Miami ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN Iowa Anderson, Zaire 3 - - - - - - - - - 1 1 1 Kalu, Joshua 2 - - 1 - - - - - - - - 1 Cooper, Corey 2 - - - - - - - - - 2 - DNP Gerry, Nate 2 1 - - - - - - - - 1 - Gangwish, Jack 1 - - - - - DNP 1 - - - - Roach, Trevor 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - Foltz, Sam 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Gregory, Randy 1 - DNP - 1 - - - - - - - DNP Valentine, Vincent 1 - - - - - 1 - - - - - -

Bowl

Fumble Returns No-Yds FAU Mitchell, Josh 1-57 - Kalu, Joshua 1-11 - Roach, Trevor 1-6 - Gerry, Nate 1-3 -

Bowl

nebraska vs. USC

MS FS Miami ILL MSU - - 1-57 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

NW - - - -

RUT PUR WIS MINN Iowa - - - - - - - - 1-11 - - - - 1-6 - - 1-3 - -

2014 nebraska statistics

Nebraska Team Game By Game Date Opponent Aug. 30, 2014 FLORIDA ATLANTIC Sept. 6, 2014 MCNEESE STATE Sept. 13, 2014 at Fresno State Sept. 20, 2014 MIAMI Sept. 27, 2014 ILLINOIS Oct. 4, 2014 at Michigan State Oct. 18, 2014 at Northwestern Oct. 25, 2014 RUTGERS Nov. 1, 2014 PURDUE Nov. 15, 2014 at Wisconsin Nov. 22, 2014 MINNESOTA Nov. 28, 2014 at Iowa Totals Opponent

|---RUSHING---| No. Yds TD Lg 57 498 5 47 33 195 2 42 42 280 2 62 54 343 2 26 70 458 5 28 37 47 2 11 44 234 4 50 41 292 4 53 51 179 4 29 46 118 2 14 38 174 1 29 31 161 0 53 544 2979 33 62 454 2118 23 68

|--RECEIVING--| No. Yds TD Lg 17 286 2 63 16 242 2 58 14 282 4 70 9 113 2 40 10 166 1 63 21 282 0 43 19 237 1 46 14 163 2 22 8 118 1 24 6 62 1 26 12 223 1 73 12 202 4 35 158 2376 21 73 191 2355 12 71

Date Opponent Aug. 30, 2014 FLORIDA ATLANTIC Sept. 6, 2014 MCNEESE STATE Sept. 13, 2014 at Fresno State Sept. 20, 2014 MIAMI Sept. 27, 2014 ILLINOIS Oct. 4, 2014 at Michigan State Oct. 18, 2014 at Northwestern Oct. 25, 2014 RUTGERS Nov. 1, 2014 PURDUE Nov. 15, 2014 at Wisconsin Nov. 22, 2014 MINNESOTA Nov. 28, 2014 at Iowa Totals Opponent

|---------TACKLES---------| |-SACKS-| |-FUMBLE-| Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds FF FR-Yds 27 26 53 6.0-19 1.0-9 1 0-0 38 42 80 5.0-10 1.0-2 0 0-0 53 12 65 11.0-48 4.0-29 1 0-0 29 38 67 6.0-33 2.0-25 2 1-57 28 22 50 9.0-38 4.0-28 0 0-0 42 34 76 6.0-17 0.0-0 1 2-0 33 34 67 5.0-39 4.0-37 1 0-0 32 38 70 5.0-22 2.0-19 0 0-0 27 46 73 5.0-33 3.0-23 0 0-0 39 20 59 3.0-7 1.0-5 4 4-3 33 52 85 4.0-25 2.0-22 1 0-0 47 52 99 10.0-34 3.0-26 3 3-17 428 416 844 75.0-325 27.0-225- 14 10-77 471 414 885 57.0-197 19.0-106 13 13-64

Date Opponent Aug 30, 2014 FLORIDA ATLANTIC Sept. 6, 2014 MCNEESE STATE Sept. 13, 2014 at Fresno State Sept. 20, 2014 MIAMI Sept. 27, 2014 ILLINOIS Oct. 4, 2014 at Michigan State Oct. 18, 2014 at Northwestern Oct. 25, 2014 RUTGERS Nov. 1, 2014 PURDUE Nov. 15, 2014 at Wisconsin Nov. 22, 2014 MINNESOTA Nov. 28, 2014 at Iowa Totals Opponent

|---------------------PUNTING---------------------| No Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ I20 2 71 35.5 40 0 0 1 0 0 6 307 51.2 61 0 0 1 5 4 5 237 47.4 59 0 0 2 3 2 1 49 49.0 49 0 0 1 0 0 3 113 37.7 49 0 0 1 0 2 8 287 35.9 54 0 1 1 1 1 5 167 33.4 37 0 0 3 0 5 3 99 33.0 36 0 0 2 0 2 6 259 43.2 62 0 1 0 2 3 8 375 46.9 70 0 0 5 3 2 4 174 43.5 56 0 1 2 1 1 6 177 29.5 50 0 1 0 1 0 57 2315 40.6 70 0 4 19 16 22 81 3175 39.2 74 2 3 14 10 12

Opponent Team Game By Game Opponent FLORIDA ATLANTIC MCNEESE STATE at Fresno State MIAMI ILLINOIS at Michigan State at Northwestern RUTGERS PURDUE at Wisconsin MINNESOTA at Iowa Opponent totals Nebraska

|---RUSHING---| No. Yds TD Lg 30 105 0 14 45 178 2 26 28 105 1 66 23 76 1 19 24 78 1 41 44 188 2 32 34 117 2 27 38 143 2 46 32 124 1 25 53 581 7 68 53 281 4 26 50 142 0 15 454 2118 23 68 544 2979 33 62

Date Aug 30, 2014 Sept. 06, 2014 Sept. 13, 2014 Sept. 20, 2014 Sept. 27, 2014 Oct. 4, 2014 Oct. 18, 2014 Oct. 25, 2014 Nov. 1, 2014 Nov. 15, 2014 Nov. 22, 2014 Nov. 28, 2014

Opponent FLORIDA ATLANTIC MCNEESE STATE at Fresno State MIAMI ILLINOIS at Michigan State at Northwestern RUTGERS PURDUE at Wisconsin MINNESOTA at Iowa Opponent totals Nebraska

|---------TACKLES---------| |-SACKS-| |-FUMBLE-| Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds FF FR-Yds 56 26 82 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 29 42 71 7.0-19 1.0-2 1 0-0 50 10 60 3.0-4 0.0-0 2 1-0 37 44 81 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 1-0 37 76 113 8.0-23 2.0-13 1 1-0 41 28 69 10.0-38 5.0-25 2 2-38 47 30 77 4.0-12 0.0-0 0 0-0 37 32 69 3.0-7 0.0-0 0 1-0 34 44 78 4.0-16 1.0-7 1 1-0 40 32 72 8.0-41 4.0-31 3 4-0 32 26 58 5.0-24 4.0-23 2 2-26 31 24 55 5.0-13 2.0-5 0 0-0 471 414 885 57.0-197 19.0-106 13 13-64 428 416 844 75.0-325 28.0-226 14 10-77

Opponent FLORIDA ATLANTIC MCNEESE STATE at Fresno State MIAMI ILLINOIS at Michigan State at Northwestern RUTGERS PURDUE at Wisconsin MINNESOTA at Iowa Opponent totals Nebraska

|---------------------PUNTING---------------------| No Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ I20 9 425 47.2 66 0 1 2 3 0 8 315 39.4 45 0 0 1 0 0 13 527 40.5 65 0 1 3 2 3 2 78 39.0 41 0 0 0 0 1 8 338 42.2 74 0 1 1 2 0 9 346 38.4 44 0 0 2 0 3 8 295 36.9 44 0 0 3 0 0 5 216 43.2 57 0 0 0 1 1 7 184 26.3 42 2 0 1 0 0 3 79 26.3 37 0 0 0 0 0 4 151 37.8 56 0 0 1 1 3 5 221 44.2 55 0 0 0 1 1 81 3175 39.2 74 2 3 14 10 12 57 2315 40.6 70 0 4 19 16 22

|--KICK RET--| No Yds TD Lg 1 14 0 14 5 126 0 35 3 38 0 20 4 81 0 31 1 4 0 4 2 48 0 26 3 44 0 19 4 114 0 76 2 29 0 19 7 146 0 25 1 16 0 16 2 43 0 26 35 703 0 76 51 1037 0 44

|--PUNT RET--| No Yds TD Lg 4 19 0 15 5 52 0 25 6 140 1 86 2 11 0 11 3 12 0 9 2 95 1 62 3 26 0 15 4 36 0 20 4 57 0 42 1 14 0 14 0 0 0 0 3 134 1 80 37 596 3 86 15 137 1 28

Pass Blkd |-Kicks------XPTS-| Int-Yds QBH Brk Kick Att-Mad Run Rcv 0-0 8 5 0 7-7 0 0 1-0 4 3 0 4-4 0 0 0-0 8 6 0 7-7 0 0 2-5 4 1 0 5-5 0 0 3-71 8 3 0 6-6 0 0 1-0 3 6 0 1-1 0 0 1-0 2 5 0 5-5 0 0 1-28 6 3 1 6-6 0 0 2-10 9 11 2 5-5 0 0 0-0 2 1 0 3-3 0 0 0-0 2 3 1 3-3 0 0 1-10 5 2 0 4-4 0 0 12-124 61 49 4 56-56 0 0 11-181 23 30 1 38-38 0 0

|--FIELD GOALS--| Att-Made Lg Blkd 2-2 45 0 1-1 31 0 3-2 38 0 2-2 39 0 2-1 29 0 1-1 40 0 2-1 33 0 1-0 0 0 1-0 0 0 1-1 32 0 1-1 30 0 3-1 20 1 20-13 45 1 15-10 41 2

Date Aug. 30, 2014 Sept. 06, 2014 Sept. 13, 2014 Sept. 20, 2014 Sept. 27, 2014 Oct. 04, 2014 Oct. 18, 2014 Oct. 25, 2014 Nov. 01, 2014 Nov. 15, 2014 Nov. 22, 2014 Nov. 28, 2014

Date Aug. 30, 2014 Sept. 6, 2014 Sept. 13, 2014 Sept. 20, 2014 Sept. 27, 2014 Oct. 4, 2014 Oct. 18, 2014 Oct. 25, 2014 Nov. 1, 2014 Nov. 15, 2014 Nov. 22, 2014 Nov. 28, 2014

|--RECEIVING--| No. Yds TD Lg 11 95 1 20 12 160 0 40 30 241 1 29 28 359 3 32 17 261 1 58 11 234 1 55 18 173 0 23 12 205 1 71 18 216 1 30 7 46 1 13 8 135 0 38 19 230 2 37 191 2355 12 71 158 2376 21 73

|-------PASSING-------| CMP-ATT-Int Yds TD Lg 17-35-0 286 2 63 16-31-1 242 2 58 14-24-0 282 4 70 9-13-1 113 2 40 10-21-1 166 1 63 21-45-2 282 0 43 19-30-0 237 1 46 14-22-1 163 2 22 8-21-2 118 1 24 6-18-1 62 1 26 12-20-0 223 1 73 12-28-2 202 4 35 158-308-11 2376 21 73 191-402-12 2355 12 71

|-------PASSING-------| CMP-ATT-Int Yds TD Lg 11-30-0 95 1 20 12-26-1 160 0 40 30-59-0 241 1 29 28-42-2 359 3 32 17-38-3 261 1 58 11-29-1 234 1 55 18-39-1 173 0 23 12-26-1 205 1 71 18-46-2 216 1 30 7-11-0 46 1 13 8-18-0 135 0 38 19-38-1 230 2 37 191-402-12 2355 12 71 158-308-11 2376 21 73

Saf Pts 0 55 0 31 0 55 0 41 0 45 0 22 0 38 0 42 0 35 0 24 0 24 0 37 0 449 1 298

|------KICKOFFS------| No Yds Avg TB 10 650 65.0 7 6 379 63.2 2 11 704 64.0 5 7 431 61.6 3 8 519 64.9 7 4 239 59.8 0 7 438 62.6 2 7 431 61.6 1 6 337 56.2 0 5 322 64.4 2 5 309 61.8 1 6 340 56.7 0 82 5099 62.2 30 57 3285 57.6 18

|--KICK RET--| No Yds TD Lg 3 105 0 44 4 65 0 24 6 135 0 33 3 53 0 24 1 28 0 28 4 57 0 20 5 101 0 28 6 132 0 44 6 93 0 21 3 66 0 24 4 76 0 29 6 126 0 28 51 1037 0 44 35 703 0 76

OB 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2

|--PUNT RET--| No Yds TD Lg 0 0 0 0 3 19 0 11 2 15 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 19 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 28 0 28 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 12 4 44 1 20 15 137 1 28 37 596 3 86

Pass Blkd |-Kicks------XPTS-| Int-Yds QBH Brk Kick Att-Mad Run Rcv 0-0 3 2 0 1-1 0 0 1-98 0 4 0 3-3 0 0 0-0 0 3 0 2-2 0 0 1-0 0 2 0 4-4 0 0 1-14 2 1 0 2-2 0 0 2-0 8 4 0 3-3 0 0 0-0 2 4 0 2-2 0 0 1-2 1 0 0 3-3 0 0 2-36 2 3 0 2-2 0 0 1-14 0 3 0 8-8 0 0 0-0 0 2 0 4-4 0 0 2-17 5 2 1 4-4 0 0 11-181 23 30 1 38-38 0 0 12-124 61 49 4 56-56 0 0

|--FIELD GOALS--| Att-Made Lg Blkd 1-0 0 0 1-1 24 0 2-1 27 0 1-1 34 0 0-0 0 0 3-2 28 0 1-1 29 0 2-1 41 1 0-0 0 0 1-1 26 0 1-0 0 1 2-2 25 0 15-10 41 2 20-13 45 1

Total Off. 784 437 562 456 624 329 471 455 297 180 397 363 5355 4473

|------KICKOFFS------| No Yds Avg TB 2 130 65.0 1 5 307 61.4 0 3 182 60.7 0 6 319 53.2 1 3 146 48.7 1 6 377 62.8 4 4 177 44.2 0 4 203 50.8 0 3 114 38.0 0 10 632 63.2 3 5 321 64.2 4 6 377 62.8 4 57 3285 57.6 18 82 5099 62.2 30

Total Off. 200 338 346 435 339 422 290 348 340 627 416 372 4473 5355

Saf Pts 0 7 0 24 1 19 0 31 0 14 0 27 0 17 0 24 0 14 0 59 0 28 0 34 1 298 0 449

OB 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1

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2014 nebraska statistics

Team Comparison Opponent Florida Atlantic McNeese State Fresno State Miami Illinois Michigan State Northwestern Rutgers Purdue Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Totals

Score 55-7 31-24 55-19 41-31 45-14 22-27 38-17 42-24 35-14 24-59 24-28 37-34 449-298

1st Dns (Run/Pass/Pen.) 35/13 (24/7; 11/5; 0/1) 17/15 (7/7; 9/7; 1/1) 22/20 (7/5; 13/13; 2/2) 27/24 (17/6; 5/16; 5/2) 35/16 (26/4; 6/10; 3/2) 20/17 (5/9; 12/8; 3/0) 25/21 (12/8; 11/9; 2/4) 21/15 (11/7; 8/8; 2/0) 17/16 (10/8; 6/8; 1/0) 12/20 (7/17; 3/3; 2/0) 18/23 (10/15; 7/7; 1/1) 13/24 (4/11; 8/11; 1/2) 262/224 (140/104; 99/105; 23/15)

Rushing 57-498/30-105 33-195/45-178 42-280/28-105 54-343/23-76 70-458/24-78 37-47/44-188 44-234/34-117 41-292/38-143 51-179/32-124 46-118/53-581 38-174/53-281 31-161/50-142 544-2979/454-2118

Passing 17-35-0/11-30-0 16-31-1/12-26-1 14-24-0/30-59-0 9-13-1/28-42-2 10-21-1/17-38-3 21-45-2/11-29-1 19-30-0/18-39-1 14-22-1/12-26-1 8-21-2/18-46-2 6-18-1/7-11-0 12-20-0/8-18-0 12-28-2/19-38-1 158-308-11/191-402-12

Pass Yds 286/95 242/160 282/241 113/359 166/261 282/234 237/173 163/205 118/216 62/46 223/135 202/230 2376/2355

Total Offense 92-784/60-200 64-437/71-338 66-562/87-346 67-456/65-435 91-624/62-339 82-329/73-422 74-471/73-290 63-455/64-348 72-297/78-340 64-180/64-627 58-397/71-416 59-363/88-372 852-5355/856-4473

Ret Yds 33/105 178/182 178/150 154/53 87/42 143/114 70/101 178/134 96/157 163/80 16/114 204/187 1500/1419

T/O 0/0 1/1 1/0 2/3 2/3 4/3 0/1 2/1 3/2 5/4 2/0 2/4 24/22

Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category

Opponent Florida Atlantic McNeese State Fresno State Miami Illinois Michigan State Northwestern Rutgers Purdue Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Totals

3rd Down 8-12/4-15 4-13/5-17 6-15/6-23 7-10/4-10 7-15/3-14 3-15/4-16 8-15/5-16 8-13/4-12 4-14/2-16 3-14/3-8 6-13/5-12 5-15/10-20 69-164/55-179

4th Down Time Poss Margin 0-0/0-1 33:55/26:05 7:50 1-2/2-2 25:08/34:52 -9:44 0-0/1-1 30:40/29:20 1:20 0-0/2-3 33:20/26:40 6:40 1-2/0-1 39:36/20:24 19:12 0-2/1-1 27:51/32:09 -4:18 0-0/0-1 32:49/27:11 5:38 0-0/0-1 29:28/30:32 -1:04 2-3/1-6 30:28/29:32 0:56 0-0/0-0 28:40/31:20 -2:40 0-0/1-1 24:57/35:03 -10:06 0-0/1-1 22:16/37:44 -15:28 5-10/9-19 359:08/360:52 -1:44

Yds/Rush 8.7/3.5 5.9/4.0 6.7/3.8 6.4/3.3 6.5/3.2 1.3/4.3 5.3/3.4 7.1/3.8 3.5/3.9 2.6/11.0 4.6/5.3 5.2/2.8 5.5/4.7

Yds/Pass 8.2/3.2 7.8/6.2 11.8/4.1 8.7/8.5 7.9/6.9 6.3/8.1 7.9/4.4 7.4/7.9 5.6/4.7 3.4/4.2 11.1/7.5 7.2/6.1 7.7/5.9

Yds/Play Punting Penlties 8.5/3.3 2-35.5/9-47.2 6-60/3-22 6.8/4.8 6-51.2/8-39.4 5-40/6-44 8.5/4.0 5-47.4/13-40.5 6-61/5-55 6.8/6.7 1-49.0/2-39.0 7-69/9-82 6.9/5.5 3-37.7/8-42.2 8-70/7-53 4.0/5.8 8-35.9/9-38.4 6-48/9-94 6.4/4.0 5-33.4/8-36.9 8-83/7-50 7.2/5.4 3-33.0/5-43.2 5-35/4-26 4.1/4.4 6-43.2/7-26.3 3-30/5-51 2.8/9.8 8-46.9/3-26.3 7-55/6-55 6.8/5.9 4-43.5/4-37.8 3-25/1-15 6.2/4.2 6-29.5/5-44.2 5-49/3-21 6.3/5.2 57-40.6/81-39.2 610/583

Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category

Nebraska Red Zone Chart

Nebraska 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

Aug. 30 Florida Atlantic W, 55-7 5 5 Sept. 6 McNeese State W 31-24 4 3 Sept. 13 at Fresno State W 55-19 3 3 Sept. 20 Miami W 41-31 4 4 *Sept. 27 Illinois W 45-14 6 6 *Oct. 4 at Michigan State L 22-27 4 3 *Oct. 18 at Northwestern W 38-17 6 6 *Oct. 25 Rutgers W 42-24 4 3 *Nov. 1 Purdue W 35-14 6 4 *Nov. 15 at Wisconsin L 24-59 4 4 *Nov. 22 Minnesota L 24-28 3 3 *Nov. 28 at Iowa W 37-34 4 3 Totals 53 47 47 of 53 (88.7%)

35 17 17 24 38 16 38 21 28 24 17 16 291

5 4 1 2 2 0 2 0 2 3 2 1 5 5 0 2 2 0 5 4 1 3 1 2 4 3 1 3 2 1 2 1 1 2 0 2 38 26 12

0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 9

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 1

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 Aug. 30 Florida Atlantic W 55-7 2 1 Sept. 6 McNeese State W 31-24 3 3 Sept. 13 at Fresno State W 55-19 3 2 Sept. 20 Miami W 41-31 5 5 *Sept. 27 Illinois W 45-14 1 0 *Oct. 4 at Michigan State L 22-27 3 2 *Oct. 18 at Northwestern W 38-17 3 3 *Oct. 25 Rutgers W 42-24 2 2 *Nov. 1 Purdue W 35-14 2 1 *Nov. 15 at Wisconsin L 24-59 7 7 *Nov. 22 Minnesota L 24-28 5 4 *Nov. 28 at Iowa W 37-34 5 3 Totals 41 33 33 of 41 (80.5%)

nebraska vs. USC

7 17 10 31 0 6 17 14 7 45 28 13 195

1 0 1 2 2 0 1 0 1 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 1 0 1 6 5 1 4 4 0 1 0 1 24 16 8

0 1 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 2 9

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 2 2 1

Game

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Game

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2014 nebraska statistics

Miscellaneous Numbers Long Season Plays (20 or more yards)

Husker Long Plays Rush Pass Ret. Total Florida Atlantic 5 4 0 9 McNeese State 3 3 4 10 Fresno State 3 5 3 11 Miami 1 1 4 6 Illinois 5 4 1 10 Michigan State 0 4 4 8 Northwestern 1 4 0 5 Rutgers 4 2 3 9 Purdue 2 3 1 6 Wisconsin 0 1 4 5 Minnesota 1 3 1 5 Iowa 2 4 3 9 Totals 27 38 28 93

Opponent Long Plays (96; 19 Runs; 40 Passes; 35 Returns)

Opponent Long Plays Rush Pass Ret. Total 0 1 3 4 1 3 2 6 1 4 5 10 0 7 2 9 2 5 1 8 2 6 1 9 1 1 3 5 1 3 3 7 1 5 4 10 8 0 3 11 2 3 2 7 0 2 6 8 19 40 35 96

Drive SUperlatives

Most Yards (Result) Most Plays (Result) Most Time (Result)

Nebraska Opponent 98 at Fresno State (TD) 89 at Northwestern (TD) 14 vs. Miami (TD) 15 at Northwestern (TD); Iowa (Fumble) 6:35 vs. Miami (TD) 6:34 vs. FAU (Downs)

Nebraska Long Plays (93; 27 Runs; 38 Passes; 28 Returns)

Yards Opponent Play

86 85 80 76 73 70 63 63 62 62 58 57 57 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 43 43 42 42 41 41 40 40 37 36 35 35 34 34 34 34 33 33 32 31 29 29 29 29 29 28 28 28 28 27 27 27 27 27 26 26 26 26 26 25 25 25 25 25 25 24 24 24 24 23 23 23 23 23 22 22 22 22 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

Fresno State Minnesota Iowa Rutgers Minnesota Fresno State Illinois Florida Atlantic Michigan State Fresno State McNeese State Miami Fresno State Illinois Rutgers Iowa Fresno State Northwestern Rutgers Rutgers Florida Atlantic Northwestern Florida Atlantic Michigan State McNeese State Purdue Michigan State Iowa McNeese State Miami Fresno State Florida Atlantic McNeese State Iowa Iowa Iowa McNeese State McNeese State Michigan State Florida Atlantic Iowa Miami Florida Atlantic Fresno State Purdue Northwestern Minnesota Minnesota Northwestern Illinois Rutgers Florida Atlantic McNeese State Fresno State Purdue Iowa Iowa Miami Michigan State Michigan State Wisconsin Wisconsin Florida Atlantic Florida Atlantic McNeese State Illinois Minnesota McNeese State Michigan State Purdue Wisconsin Wisconsin Northwestern Miami Fresno State Rutgers Rutgers Michigan State Purdue Illinois Illinois Illinois McNeese State Miami Wisconsin Wisconsin Fresno State Fresno State Illinois Illinois Illinois Rutgers Rutgers Purdue

PR (Pierson-El) FGR (Gerry) PR (Pierson-El) KOR (Abdullah) Pass (Armstrong-Bell) Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp) Pass (Armstrong-Bell) Pass (Armstrong-Bell) PR (Pierson-El) Run (Cross) Pass (Armstrong-Abdullah) FR (Mitchell) Run (Abdullah) IR (Gerry) Run (Abdullah) Run (Abdullah) PR (Pierson-El) Run (Abdullah) Run (Abdullah) Run (Abdullah) Run (Abdullah) Pass (Armstrong-Pierson-El) Run (Newby) Pass (Armstrong-Moore) Run (Armstrong) PR (Pierson-El) Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp) PR (Pierson-El) Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp) Pass (Armstrong-Bell) Pass (Armstrong-Bell) Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp) KOR (Bell) Pass (Armstrong-Reilly) Pass (Armstrong-Carter) Pass (Armstrong-Allen) KOR (Abdullah) Run (Armstrong) PR (Pierson-El) Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp) Pass (Armstrong-Bell) KOR (Abdullah) Pass (Armstrong-Bell) Pass (Armstrong-Hovey) Run (Armstrong) Pass (Armstrong-Bell) Run (Abdullah) Pass (Armstrong-Pierson-El) Pass (Armstrong-Bell) Run (Abdullah) IR (Gerry) Run (Abdullah) Pass (Armstrong-Abdullah) Run (Armstrong) Run (Armstrong) Run (Abdullah) KOR (Bell) Run (Abdullah) KOR (Abdullah) Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp) Pass (Armstrong-Abdullah) KOR (Bell) Run (Cross) Run (Abdullah) PR (Pierson-El) Run (Armstrong) Pass (Armstrong-Pierson-El) Run (Armstrong) Pass (Armstrong-Bell) Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp) KOR (Bell) KOR (Bell) Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp) KOR (Abdullah) Pass (Armstrong-Cotton) Run (Abdullah) Pass (Armstrong-Moore) KOR (Abdullah) Pass (Armstrong-Pierson-El) Pass (Armstrong-Bell) Run (Abdullah) Run (Abdullah) KOR (Bell) KOR (Abdullah) KOR (Moore) KOR (Bell) KOR (T. Newby) Pass (Armstrong-Carter) Pass (Armstrong-Newby) Run (Abdullah) Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp) Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp) PR (Pierson-El) Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp)

Result

Touchdown Touchdown Touchdown 1st-10 1st-Goal Touchdown 1st-10 1st-Goal Touchdown Touchdown Touchdown Touchdown Touchdown 1st-10 Touchdown 1st-Goal 1st-10 1st-Goal 1st-10 Touchdown Touchdown 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 Touchdown Touchdown 1st-10 Touchdown 1st-10 1st-10 1st-Goal Touchdown 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 Touchdown 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 Touchdown 1st-10 1st-10 Turnover 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-Goal 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 Turnover 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 Touchdown Touchdown 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 Touchdown 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10

Yards Opponent Play 98 McNeese State IR (Sam) 71 Rutgers Pass (Nova-Carroo) 68 Wisconsin Run (Gordon) 66 Fresno State Run (Burrell) 62 Wisconsin Run (Gordon) 58 Illinois Pass (O’Toole-Allison) 55 Michigan State Pass (Cook-Lippett) 46 Rutgers Run (Laviano) 44 Rutgers KOR (Grant) 44 Florida Atlantic KOR (Whitehead) 44 Wisconsin Run (Gordon) 43 Wisconsin Run (Gordon) 42 Wisconsin Run (Gordon) 41 Illinois Run (Ferguson) 40 Florida Atlantic KOR (Whitehead) 40 McNeese State Pass (Sams-Shelby) 39 Wisconsin Run (Gordon) 38 Minnesota Pass (Leidner-Maye) 37 Iowa Pass (Rudock-Smith) 36 Illinois Pass (O’Toole-Allison) 33 Fresno State KOR (Root) 32 McNeese State Pass (Bolfing-Bennett) 32 Miami Pass (Kaaya-Johnson) 32 Miami Pass (Kaaya-Dorsett) 32 Michigan State Run (Lippett) 31 Michigan State Run (Langford) 31 Wisconsin Run (Doe) 30 Purdue Pass (Appleby-Anthrop) 29 Fresno State Pass (Burrell-Root) 29 Michigan State Pass (Cook-Kings) 29 Minnesota KOR (Myrick) 28 Illinois KOR (Bentley) 28 Illinois Pass (O’Toole-Dudek) 28 Northwestern KR (Solomon) 28 Purdue Pass (Appleby-Hunt) 28 Purdue KOR (Anthrop) 28 Iowa KOR (Parker) 27 Purdue Pass (Appleby-Anthrop) 27 Northwestern Run (Jackson) 27 Illinois Run (Dudek) 27 McNeese State Pass (Bolfing-Hetrick) 26 Minnesota Run (Leidner) 26 McNeese State Run (Sams) 26 Miami Pass (Kaaya-Johnson) 26 Wisconsin Run (Gordon) 25 Michigan State Pass (Cook-Lippett) 25 Michigan State Pass (Cook-Mumphrey) 25 Purdue Run (Appleby) 25 Iowa Pass (Rudock-Martin-Manley) 24 Miami KOR (Coley) 24 Illinois Pass (O’Toole-Dudek) 24 Northwestern KOR (Solomon) 24 Rutgers KOR (Hicks) 24 Wisconsin KOR (Doe) 24 Iowa KOR (Parker) 23 Iowa KOR (Parker) 23 Rutgers Pass (Nova-Carroo) 23 Northwestern Pass (Siemian-Green) 23 Miami Pass (Kaaya-Berrios) 23 Miami KOR (Coley) 23 Purdue Pass (Appleby-Holmes) 22 Wisconsin KOR (Doe) 22 Fresno State KOR (Root) 22 Miami Pass (Kaaya-Yearby) 22 Illinois Pass (O’Toole-Ferguson) 22 Michigan State Pass (Cook-Burbridge) 22 Purdue IR (Feicher) 22 Minnesota Pass (Leidner-Cobb) 22 Minnesota Run (Leidner) 21 Minnesota Pass (Leidner-Williams) 21 Northwestern KOR (Solomon) 21 Michigan State Pass (Cook-Price) 21 Fresno State KOR (Root) 21 Fresno State KOR (Root) 21 Fresno State Pass (Burrell-Watson) 21 Fresno State Pass (Burrell-Harper) 21 Fresno State Pass (Burrell-Hardaway) 21 Florida Atlantic KOR (Whitehead) 21 McNeese State KOR (Holmes) 21 Rutgers KOR (Hicks) 21 Rutgers Pass (Laviano-Martin) 21 Purdue Pass (Appleby-Anthrop) 21 Purdue KOR (Mostert) 21 Iowa KOR (Parker) 21 Iowa KOR (Lindahl) 20 Iowa PR (VandeBerg) 20 Minnesota KOR (Myrick) 20 Florida Atlantic Pass (Johnson-Whitehead) 20 Fresno State KOR (Scott) 20 Miami Pass (Kaaya-Dobard) 20 Miami Pass (Kaaya-Walford) 20 Michigan State KOR (Shelton) 20 Purdue KOR (Mostert) 20 Wisconsin KOR (Doe)

Game-Opening Drives

[----- Nebraska ----- ]

Opponent Pts. 1st Dwn Florida Atlantic 7 4 McNeese State 0 0 Fresno State 7 2 Miami 7 3 Illinois 7 4 Michigan State 0 0 Northwestern 0 2 Rutgers 7 5 Purdue 7 1 Wisconsin 3 1 Minnesota 7 1 Iowa 0 1

Second Half-Opening Drives

[----- Nebraska ----- ]

Opponent Pts. 1st Dwn Florida Atlantic 7 5 McNeese State 0 0 Fresno State 7 4 Miami 7 5 Illinois 7 4 Michigan State 0 0 Northwestern 0 1 Rutgers 7 2 Purdue 0 4 Wisconsin 0 1 Minnesota 0 0 Iowa 0 0

[----- Opponent ----- ]

Yds Pts. 86 7 4 7 82 0 81 7 75 7 1 0 23 7 69 0 17 0 14 0 84 0 26 0

1st Dwn 5 3 0 5 2 0 6 3 0 0 1 5

[----- Opponent ----- ]

Yds Pts. 78 0 9 0 75 0 75 7 68 0 -6 0 33 0 72 3 56 0 23 0 -15 7 -5 7

1st Dwn 0 0 1 5 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 2

Result Touchdown Touchdown 1st-Goal Touchdown Touchdown Touchdown Touchdown 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-Goal 1st-10 Touchdown 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 Touchdown 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 Touchdown Touchdown 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 Touchdown 1st-10 1st-10 Touchdown 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 3rd-3 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 Turnover 1st-10 Touchdown 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10 1st-10

Yds 75 47 -3 75 70 0 89 51 3 5 31 62

Yds 2 2 8 76 18 9 8 51 6 -2 35 53

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2014 nebraska statistics Scoring Drives

Opponent Scoring Drives

Game Florida Atlantic McNeese St. Fresno St. Miami Illinois Michigan St. Northwestern Rutgers Purdue Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Scoring [---Time---] [--Plays--] Drives Total Avg. Total Avg. 9 27:33 3:03 72 8.00 5 11:19 2:15 32 6.40 9 17:47 1:58 40 4.44 7 26:51 3:50 56 8.00 7 21:46 3:06 53 7.57 4 5:54 1:28 24 6.00 6 17:13 2:52 74 6.83 6 13:50 2:18 30 5.00 5 11:41 2:20 27 5.40 4 7:43 1:55 20 0.00 4 10:01 2:30 22 0.00 6 4:10 0:41 22 3.67

5 or less 2 2 7 1 1 2 2 5 2 2 2 5

1 or 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 2

Totals Opponents

72 49

34 21

11 5

175:48 2:21 127:36 1:49

472 6.56 293 5.98

Nebraska Scoring Drives

[-----Drive-----] Opponent Plays Yds Time Score Florida Atlantic 13 86 5:41 7-0 Florida Atlantic 9 75 3:34 14-7 Florida Atlantic 9 49 2:30 17-7 Florida Atlantic 4 72 1:38 24-7 Florida Atlantic 7 66 2:19 31-7 Florida Atlantic 10 78 3:41 38-7 Florida Atlantic 3 80 1:10 45-7 Florida Atlantic 9 42 3:09 48-7 Florida Atlantic 8 71 3:51 55-7 McNeese State 6 73 1:37 7-7 McNeese State 6 67 2:10 14-7 McNeese State 12 82 4:16 21-14 McNeese State 5 33 2:22 24-14 McNeese State 3 62 0:54 31-24 Fresno State 4 82 1:46 7-0 Fresno State 1 57 0:10 14-0 Fresno State 10 57 4:47 17-2 Fresno State 0 0 0:00 24-2 Fresno State 5 22 2:00 27-2 Fresno State 4 75 1:27 34-5 Fresno State 4 98 1:47 41-12 Fresno State 5 55 2:30 48-12 Fresno State 7 44 3:20 55-19 Miami 6 81 2:06 7-7 Miami 14 79 6:35 14-14 Miami 11 50 6:01 17-14 Miami 11 75 4:54 24-14 Miami 0 0 0:00 31-21 Miami 8 54 4:09 34-24 Miami 6 40 3:05 41-24 Illinois 7 75 2:33 7-0 Illinois 10 80 13:21 14-7 Illinois 3 2 1:22 21-7 Illinois 1 63 0:08 28-7 Illinois 11 70 4:34 31-14 Illinois 11 68 5:31 38-14 Illinois 10 64 3:48 45-14 Michigan State 13 52 3:06 3-20 Michigan State 6 43 1:11 9-27 Michigan State 5 68 1:37 16-27 Michigan State 0 0 0:00 22-27 Northwestern 7 80 5:41 7-7 Northwestern 3 73 0:38 14-14 Northwestern 11 55 4:52 21-17 Northwestern 7 77 3:05 28-17 Northwestern 9 53 4:27 35-17 Northwestern 4 3 1:33 38-17 Rutgers 9 60 3:57 7-0 Rutgers 4 67 1:25 14-7 Rutgers 2 64 0:26 21-7 Rutgers 5 72 2:47 28-7 Rutgers 5 24 2:33 35-10 Rutgers 5 52 2:42 42-17 Purdue` 2 17 0:35 7-0 Purdue 8 65 3:39 14-7 Purdue 6 51 3:39 21-7 Purdue 10 45 4:19 28-7 Purdue 1 7 0:06 35-15 Wisconsin 6 14 1:45 3-0 Wisconsin 5 43 1:59 10-0 Wisconsin 8 30 3:53 17-3 Wisconsin 1 2 0:06 24-59 Minnesota 5 84 2:03 7-0 Minnesota 8 49 4:03 14-7 Minnesota 0 0 0:00 21-7 Minnesota 8 63 3:55 24-14 Iowa 4 36 0:47 7-10 Iowa 5 64 1:35 14-24 Iowa 1 32 0:08 21-24 Iowa 0 0 0:00 28-24 Iowa 8 69 1:41 31-31 Iowa 4 25 0:00 37-34

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Qtr./Time Play 1st/9:19 Armstrong Jr. 5-yd. run Westerkamp 36-yd. pass from Armstrong 1st/1:22 2nd/12:18 Brown 44-yd. FG 2nd/6:29 Abdullah 47-yd. run 2nd/2:30 Cross 3-yd. run 3rd/10:18 Newby 2-yd. run Pierson-El 8-yd. pass from Armstrong 3rd/6:41 3rd/3:09 Bondi 45-yd. FG 4th/13:20 Newby 1-yd. run 1st/6:44 Westerkamp 40-yd. pass from Armstrong 1st/3:00 Abdullah 2-yd. run 2nd/5:47 Armstrong 1-yd. run 3rd/3:51 Brown 31-yd. FG 4th/0:20 Abdullah 58-yd. pass from Armstrong 1st/13:14 Westerkamp 70-yd. pass from Armstrong 1st/12:03 Abdullah 57 yd. run 2nd/12:18 Brown 38-yd FG 2nd/9:11 Pierson-El 86-yd. punt return 2nd/5:40 Brown 22-yd. FG 3rd/11:50 Carter 20-yd. pass from Armstrong 3rd/2:47 Cross 62-yd. run 4th/10:48 Cotton 23-yd. pass from Armstrong 4th/3:04 Bailey 10-yd. pass from Fyfe 1st/8:12 Bell 40-yd. pass from Armstrong 2nd/7:10 Abdullah 3-yd. pass from Armstrong 2nd/0:00 Brown 19-yd. FG 3rd/10:06 Abdullah 6-yd. run 3rd/2:23 Mitchell 57-yd. fumble return 4th/9:21 Brown 39-yd. FG 4th/4:13 Abdullah 10-yd. run 1st/12:27 Abdullah 12-yd. run 2nd/13:21 Abdullah 8-yd. run 2nd/9:52 Abdullah 2-yd. run 2nd/8:43 Bell 63-yd. pass from Armstrong 2nd/2:48 Brown 29-yd FG 3rd/7:56 Cross 4-yd. run 4th/4:58 Newby 6-yd. run 3rd/6:12 Brown 40-yd. FG 4th/12:49 Abdullah 2-yd. run 3th/4:10 Abdullah 1-yd. run 4th/3:22 Pierson-El 62-yd. punt return 2nd/10:15 Abdullah 1-yd. run 2nd/1:15 Armstrong 16 yd. pass from Pierson-El 3rd/4:27 Abdullah 1-yd. run 4th/13:16 Abdullah 1-yd. run 4th/7:36 Abdullah 1-yd. run 4th/4:28 Brown 33-yd. FG 1st/6:48 Armstrong 16-yd. run 2nd/13:39 Abdullah 53-yd. run 2nd/10:28 Abdullah 48-yd. run 3rd/12:08 Cotton 8-yd. pass from Armstrong 3rd/6:35 Westerkamp 4-yd. pass from Armstrong 4th/8:07 Abdullah 23-yd. run 1st/13:25 Pierson-El 17-yd. pass from Armstrong 2nd/8:09 Cross 2-yd. run 2nd/3:35 Armstrong 29-yd. run 3rd/4:19 Cross 1-yd. run 4th/2:00 Newby 7-yd. run 1st/12:24 Brown 32-yd. FG 1st/9:21 Bell 12-yd. pass from Armstrong 2nd/14:12 Armstrong 5-yd. run 4th/2:54 Newby 2-yd. run 1st/9:42 Abdullah 2-yd. run 2nd/10:57 Pierson-El 18-yd. pass from Armstrong 2nd/5:18 Gerry 85-yd. blocked FG return 3rd/7:19 Brown 30-yd. FG 2nd/0:20 Abdullah 1-yd. pass from Armstrong 3rd/1:44 Allen 34-yd. pass from Armstrong 4th/13:24 Bell 32-yd. pass from Armstrong 4th/12:06 Pierson-El 80-yd. punt return 4th/0:08 Brown 20-yd. FG OT` Bell 9-yd. pass from Armstrong

[-----Drive-----] Opponent Plays Yds Time Score Florida Atlantic 11 75 4:23 7-7 McNeese State 10 47 4:36 0-7 McNeese State 0 0 0:00 14-14 McNeese State 12 83 4:59 21-24 McNeese State 14 88 6:06 24-24 Fresno State 0 0 0:00 2-14 Fresno State 14 63 3:25 5-27 Fresno State 2 78 0:34 12-34 Fresno State 2 14 0:39 19-48 Miami 9 75 4:34 7-0 Miami 4 56 1:38 14-7 Miami 10 76 4:51 21-24 Miami 8 47 3:46 24-31 Miami 14 79 3:49 31-41 Illinois 3 70 1:03 7-7 Illinois 4 75 1:16 14-28 Michigan State 3 80 0:59 0-7 Michigan State 1 31 0:08 0-14 Michigan State 7 45 2:52 0-17 Michigan State 4 5 1:28 0-20 Michigan State 7 84 4:05 3-27 Northwestern 15 89 5:41 0-7 Northwestern 10 88 3:07 7-14 Northwestern 8 54 1:11 14-17 Rutgers 3 75 1:27 7-7 Rutgers 6 51 2:58 10-28 Rutgers 4 21 1:55 17-35 Rutgers 6 53 2:47 24-42 Purdue 3 32 0:50 7-7 Purdue 7 32 3:06 14-28 Wisconsin 7 67 3:11 3-10 Wisconsin 4 77 1:45 10-17 Wisconsin 2 56 0:41 17-17 Wisconsin 6 7 2:38 24-17 Wisconsin 4 58 1:55 31-17 Wisconsin 2 74 0:41 38-17 Wisconsin 6 58 3:09 45-17 Wisconsin 2 26 0:12 52-17 Wisconsin 7 51 4:02 59-17 Minnesota 8 71 4:52 7-7 Minnesota 4 35 1:48 14-21 Minnesota 10 73 5:25 21-24 Minnesota 10 80 5:09 28-24 Iowa 0 0 0:00 7-0 Iowa 11 58 6:08 10-0 Iowa 5 53 2:30 17-7 Iowa 0 0 0:00 24-7 Iowa 12 53 5:17 31-28 Iowa 6 18 0:00 34-31

Qtr./Time Play 1st/4:56 Whitehead 20-yd. pass from Johnson 1st/8:26 Milton 9-yd. run 2nd/10:08 Sam 98-yd. interception return 4th/13:45 Bolfing 1-yd. run 4th/4:21 Kjellsten 24-yd. kick 1st/9:09 Team Safety 2nd/2:08 Kroening 27-yd. FG 3rd/4:42 Burrell 66-yd. run 4th/6:25 Hardaway 9-yd. pass from Burrell 1st/10:26 Johnson 2-yd. run 2nd/13:52 Walford 6-yd. pass from Kaaya 3rd/5:09 Lewis 9-yd. pass from Kaaya 4th/13:37 Badgley 34-yd. FG 4th/0:18 Berrios 4-yd. pass from Kaaya 1st/11:24 Ferguson 41-yd. run 2nd/7:27 Allison 58-yd. pass from Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole 1st/8:22 Lippett 55-yd. pass from Cook 2nd/13:48 Langford 31-yd. run 2nd/4:32 Geiger 28-yd. FG 3rd/9:18 Geiger 27-yd. FG 3rd/2:02 Lippett 32-yd. run 1st/5:58 Jackson 2-yd. run 2nd/1:52 Jackson 5-yd. run 2nd/0:03 Mitchell 29-yd. FG 1st/0:10 Carroo 71-yd. pass from Nova 3rd/9:10 Fererico 41-yd. FG 3rd/0:04 Peoples 3-yd. run 4th/5:11 Martin 4-yd. run 2nd/11:48 Appleby 25-yd. run 4th/10:18 Posey 23-yd. pass from Appleby 1st/6:10 Gaglianone 26-yd. FG 2nd/12:21 Gordon 62-yd. run 2nd/7:21 Clement 17-yd. run 2nd/3:31 Arnson 5-yd. pass from Stave 3rd/8:06 Gordon 1-yd. run 3rd/5:45 Gordon 6-yd. run 3rd/1:00 McEvoy 11-yd. run 3rd/0:00 Gordon 26-yd. run 4th/5:34 Ogunbowale 8-yd. run 1st/4:43 Leidner 1-yd. run 3rd/11:14 Cobb 4-yd. run 3rd/1:47 Williams 19-yd. run 4th/3:25 Leidner 1-yd. run 2nd/9:07 Lowdermilk 17-yd. interception return 2nd/1:44 Koehn 22-yd. FG 3rd/11:21 Smith 37-yd. pass from Rudock 3rd/8:45 Ott 12-yd. blocked punt return 4th/1:49 Canzeri 5-yd. pass from Rudock OT/0:00 Koehn 25-yd. FG

Nebraska Points Off Turnovers

Game

Florida Atlantic McNeese State Fresno State Miami Illinois Michigan State Northwestern Rutgers Purdue Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Totals Opponents

TOs Gained TDs FG-FGA Pts.

0 (1/0 F/L, 0 INT) 1 (1/0 F/L, 1 INT) 0 (1/0 F/L, 0 INT) 3 (2/1 F/L, 2 INT) 3 (0/0 F/L, 3 INT) 3 (2/2 F/L, 1 INT) 1 (1/0 F/L, 1 INT) 1 (0/0 F/L, 1 INT) 2 (2/0 F/L. 2 INT) 4 (5/4 F/L, 0 INT) 0 (2/0 F/L, 0 INT) 4 (3/3 F/L, 1 INT) 18 (17/7 F/L, 11 INT) 28 (30/16 F/L, 12 INT)

Starting Field Position*

0 0 0 2 2 0 7 0 0 2 0 1 8 10

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-3 2-2

0 0 0 14 14 0 0 0 0 17 0 7 59 76

NU Avg. Start

Opp. Avg. Start

(yards/drives/in 20/past 50)

Florida Atlantic McNeese State Fresno State Miami Illinois Michigan State Northwestern Rutgers Purdue Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Totals

26.2 (341/13/2/0) 36.4 (473/14/2/1) 28.7 (488/17/5/2) 32.4 (324/10/3/2) 34.6 (485/14/1/1) 34.0 (612/18/3/4) 41.9 (576/14/0/3) 38.5 (500/13/1/3) 48.1 (817/17/1/6) 40.6 (691/17/0/5) 23.3 (210/9/3/1) 33.9 (475/14/3/4) 35.3 (5992/170/24/32)

(NU Fumbles/Lost, INT)

0 (1/0 F/L, 0 INT) 1 (1/0 F/L, 1 INT) 1 (4/1, F/L, 0 INT) 2 (2/1 F/L, 1 INT) 2 (2/1 F/L, 1 INT) 4 (2/2 F/L, 2 INT) 0 (0/0 F/L, 0 INT) 2 (4/1 F/L, 1 INT) 3 (3/1 F/L, 2 INT) 5 (5/4 F/L, 1 INT) 2 (3/2 F/L, 0 INT) 2 (0/0, F/L, 2 INT) 28 (30/16 F/L, 12 INT) 18 (17/7 F/L, 11 INT)

26.9 (350/13/0/0) 20.1 (261/13/6/1) 26.1 (469/18/4/1) 28.7 (287/10/0/0) 25.9 (388/15/3/0) 33.3 (633/20/6/3) 19.2 (250/13/7/0) 31.1 (404/13/4/2) 28.4 (482/13/6/3) 30.4 (548/18/3/1) 25.2 (277/11/3/1) 31.9 (447/14/2/0) 28.1 (4796/171/44/12)

NU lead -0.7 16.3 2.7 3.7 8.8 0.7 22.7 7.4 19.7 10.2 -1.8 2.0 7.2

*does not include drives with time of 0:00 (ie, defensive and special teams touchdowns, end of half turnovers, overtime, etc.)

Penalty Numbers

Florida Atlantic McNeese State Fresno State Miami Illinois Michigan State Northwestern Rutgers Purdue Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Totals (Avg/Penalty) Avg/G

NU Pen.-Yds. Opp. Pen.-Yds 6-60 3-22 5-40 6-44 6-61 5-55 7-69 9-82 8-70 5-53 6-48 9-94 8-83 7-50 5-34 4-26 3-30 5-51 7-55 6-55 3-25 1-15 5-49 3-21 69-624 (9.0) 63-568 (9.1) 5.8-52.0 5.3-47.3

2014 nebraska statistics

Individual Career/Season Superlatives Season and Career, Most Passing Yards

Player Tommy Armstrong Jr. Ryker Fife Johnny Stanton IV De’Mornay Pierson-El

2014 273 at Michigan State 22 at Fresno State 6 vs. Florida Atlantic 16 at Northwestern

*-Indicates touchdown pass

Season and Career, Most Receiving Yards

Player Ameer Abdullah Taariq Allen Tommy Armstrong Jr. Christian Bailey Kenny Bell Sam Burtch Cethan Carter Sam Cotton Imani Cross Trey Foster Lane Hovey Andy Janovich Alonzo Moore Terrell Newby De’Mornay Pierson-EL Brandon Reilly Jamal Turner Jordan Westerkamp

2014 96 vs. McNeese State 34 at Iowa 16 at Northwestern 10 at Fresno State 116 vs. Florida Atlantic

Season and Career, Longest Pass

Season and Career, Longest Catch

Career Same Same Same Same

48 at Iowa 23 at Fresno State 6 at Northwestern 48 at Fresno State 16 at Michigan State 43 at Michigan State 21 vs. Illinois 87 vs. Minnesota 35 at Iowa 28 vs. McNeese State 158 at Michigan State

Indicates touchdown scored

Season and Career, Most Rushing Yards

Player Ameer Abdullah Tommy Armstrong Jr. Kenny Bell Imani Cross Sam Foltz Ryker Fyfe Andy Janovich Graham Nabity Jordan Nelson Terrell Newby De’Mornay Pierson-El Jamal Turner Jordan Westerkamp

2014 232 vs. Florida Atlantic 131 vs. McNeese State None 109 vs. Illinois 14 vs. Wisconsin 29 vs. Florida Atlantic None 4 vs. Florida Atlantic 35 vs. Illinois 107 vs. Florida Atlantic 10 at Iowa None None

Career Same Same Same Same 136 vs. Minnesota, 2012 86 vs. Michigan State, 2013 Same Same -1 vs. Wyoming, 2013 9 at Purdue, 2013 Same Same 43 vs. NW, 2013; at Michigan State Same same Same 84 at Wisconsin, 2011 Same

Career Same Same 82 at Minnesota, 2011 Same Same Same 6 vs. Idaho State, 2012 14 vs. South Dakota State, 2013 Same Same Same 6 at UCLA, 2012 7 vs. South Dakota State, 2013

2014 70* at Fresno State (Westerkamp) 12 at Fresno State (T. Newby) 6 vs. Florida Atlantic (Pierson-El) 16* at Northwestern (Armstrong)

Career 99* vs. Georgia, 2013 (Enunwa) Same Same Same

2014 58* vs. McNeese State (Armstrong) 34* at Iowa (Armstrong) 16* at Northwestern (Pierson-El) 10* at Fresno State (Fyfe) 73 vs. Minnesota (Armstrong)

Career Same Same Same Same 74 at Ohio State, 2012 (Martinez) 32* vs. Michigan State, 2013 (Armstrong) 34 at Iowa (Armstrong) Same 23* at Fresno State (Armstrong) Same -1 vs. Wyoming, 2013 (Martinez) 6 at Northwestern (Armstrong) 9 at Purdue, 2013 (Kellogg) 29 at Fresno State (Armstrong) Same 16 at Michigan State (Armstrong) Same 43 at Michigan State (Armstrong) Same 20 vs. Illinois (Armstrong) Same 46 at Northwestern (Armstrong) Same 35 at Iowa (Armstrong) Same 17 vs. McNeese State (McNeese St.) 43 vs. Fresno State, 2011 (Martinez) 70* at Fresno State (Armstrong) 49* vs. Northwestern (Kellogg)

Season and Career, Longest Run

2014 57* at Fresno State 42 vs. McNeese State None 62* at Fresno State 14 vs. Wisconsin 15 vs. Florida Atlantic None 4 vs. Florida Atlantic 18 vs. Illinois 43 vs. Florida Atlantic 6 at Iowa None None

Career 62 vs. Wyoming, 2013 Same 82* at Minnesota, 2011 Same Same Same 3 vs. Idaho State, 2012 6 vs. Southern Miss; vs. SDSU, 2013 Same Same Same 6 at UCLA, 2012 7 vs. South Dakota State,2013

*Indicates touchdown scored

Season and Career, MOST TACKLES, TFLs and SACKS

Player

Zaire Anderson Josh Banderas Byerson Cockrell Maliek Collins Corey Cooper Daniel Davie Joey Felici Jack Gangwish Nate Gerry Randy Gregory Lane Hovey Charles Jackson Chris Jones Boaz Joseph Joshua Kalu Joe Keels Courtney Love Greg McMullen Josh Mitchell Kevin Maurice A.J. Natter Marcus Newby Logan Rath Trevor Roach Michael Rose Jonathan Rose David Santos Brad Simpson Kevin Williams Kieron Williams Austin Williams Vincent Valentine Chris Weber

Tackles (2014)

14 at Iowa 10 vs. McNeese State 5 vs. Minnesota; at Iowa 7 vs. Rutgers; at Iowa 10 vs. Wisconsin 8 vs. Purdue 2 vs. Rutgers 5 vs. McNeese State; at Iowa 15 at Iowa 8 vs. Minnesota 2 vs. McNeese State None 2 at Fresno St.; at Northwestern 1 at Fresno State 7 vs. Illinois 1 at Fresno State 3 at Wisconsin 9 vs. McNeese State 5 vs. Rutgers; at Wisconsin 2 at Fresno State 1 vs. Florida Atlantic 1 at Fresno State 4 vs. Florida Atlantic 18 at Michigan State 3 4x last vs. Wisconsin 10 vs. Miami 1 at Fresno State; vs. Purdue 6 at Iowa 2 vs. McNeese St.; vs. Purdue 4 at Iowa 6 vs. Miami; at Iowa 2 at Fresno State

Career

Same 11 vs. UCLA, 2013 Same Same 12 vs. UCLA, 2013 Same Same Same Same 8 5x, last vs. Minnesota Same 3 vs. Wyoming, 2013 Same Same Same Same Same Same 8 vs. Wisconsin, 2012 Same Same Same Same Same 11 vs. Illinois, 2013 Same 13 at Minnesota, 2013 Same Same Same 1 4x last vs. Minnesota Same Same

TFL (2014)

3 vs. Illinois 1 vs. McNeese St.; at Fresno St. 1 at Fresno State 3 vs. Rutgers 1 vs. Purdue; at Wisconsin 2 at Fresno State; vs. Miami None 1 at Northwestern; at Iowa 3 at Iowa 3 vs. Illinois None None None None 1 at Fresno State None None 2 vs. FAU; vs. McNeese State None 2 vs. Purdue None 1 at Fresno State 1 vs. Florida Atlantic 4 at Michigan State None 1 vs. FAU; vs. Miami; at Iowa None 3 at Northwestern 1 vs. Illinois None 3 at Fresno State None

Career

Same 2 vs. UCLA, 2013 Same Same 1 8x, last vs. Purdue Same Same Same Same 3 at Michigan, 2013; vs. Illinois, 2014 Same Same Same Same Same Same Same 2, 3x, last vs. McNeese State 3 vs. Southern Miss, 2013 same Same Same Same Same 1 vs. Illinois, 2013 Same 2 at Michigan, 2013 Same Same Same same Same Same

Sacks (2014) Career 1.0 vs. Illinois; at Iowa None None 1.0 vs. RU; vs. Purdue; at Iowa None None None 0.5 at Northwestern 0.5 vs. Illinois 2.5 vs. Illinois None None None None None None None 1 vs. McNeese St.; at Fresno St. None 2.0 vs. Purdue None 1 at Fresno State None 1.0 at Northwestern None None None None 2.5 at Northwestern None None 2.0 at Fresno State None

2 at Michigan, 2013 1 vs. UCLA, 2013 at Purdue, ‘13 Same 1 3x, last vs. Purdue 1 vs. SDSU; vs. Northwestern, 2013 Same Same Same Same 3.0 at Michigan, 2013 Same Same Same Same Same Same Same 1 3x, last at Fresno State 1 vs. Southern Miss, 2012 same Same Same Same Same Same Same 1 vs. SDSU; at Penn State, 2013 Same Same Sams Same Same Same

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Nebraska Statistical Highs and Lows Nebraska Totals

Highs Lows

Opponent Totals

Highs Lows

Points Scored First Downs Rushing Attempts Rushing Yards Passes Attempted Passes Completed Had Intercepted Passing Yards Total Plays Total Yards Possession Time Fumbles Fumbles Lost Turnovers Turnover Margin Penalties Yards Penalized Sacks By-Yards Lost Team Tackles for Loss-Yards Points Scored First Downs Rushing Attempts Rushing Yards Passes Attempted Passes Completed Had Intercepted Passing Yards Total Plays Total Yards Possession Time Fumbles Fumbles Lost Turnovers Turnover Margin Penalties Yards Penalized Sacks By-Yards Lost Team Tackles for Loss-Yards

55 vs. Florida Atlantic; at Fresno State 35 vs. Florida Atlantic; vs. Illinois 70 vs. Illinois 498 vs. Florida Atlantic 45 at Michigan State 21 at Michigan State 2 at Michigan State; vs. Purdue; at Iowa 286 vs. Florida Atlantic 92 vs. Florida Atlantic 784 vs. Florida Atlantic 39:36 vs. Illinois 5 at Wisconsin 4 at Wisconsin 5 at Wisconsin +2 at Iowa 8 vs. Illinois; at Northwestern 83 at Northwestern 4-29 at Fresno St.; 4-28 vs. Illinois; 4-37 at Northwestern 11-48 at Fresno State 59 at Wisconsin 24 vs. Miami; at Iowa 53 at Wisconsin; vs. Minnesota 581 at Wisconsin 59 at Fresno State 30 at Fresno State 3 vs. Illinois 359 vs. Miami 88 at Iowa 627 at Wisconsin 37:44 at Iowa 5 at Wisconsin 4 at Wisconsin 4 at Wisconsin; at Iowa +2 vs. Minnesota 9 vs. Miami; at Michigan State 94 at Michigan State 5-25 at Michigan State 10-38 at Michigan State; 9-41 at Wisconsin

22 at Michigan State 11 at Wisconsin 31 at Iowa 47 at Michigan State 13 vs. Miami 6 at Wisconsin 0 vs. Florida Atlantic; at Fresno State; at Northwestern; vs. Minnesota 62 at Wisconsin 58 vs. Minnesota 180 at Wisconsin 22:16 at Iowa 0 at Northwestern; at Iowa 0 vs. Florida Atlantic; vs. McNeese State; at Northwestern; at Iowa 0 vs. Florida Atlantic; at Northwestern -2 vs. Minnesota 3 vs. Purdue; vs. Minnesota 25 vs. Minnesota 0-0 at Michigan State 4-7 at Wisconsin; 4-25 vs. Minnesota 7 vs. Florida Atlantic 13 vs. Florida Atlantic 23 vs. Miami 76 vs. Miami 11 at Wisconsin 7 at Wisconsin 0 vs. Florida Atlantic; at Fresno State; at Wisconsin; vs. Minnesota 46 at Wisconsin 60 vs. Florida Atlantic 200 vs. Florida Atlantic 20:24 vs. Illinois 0 vs. Illinois; vs. Rutgers 0, Eight games, last vs. Minnesota 0 vs. Florida Atlantic; at Fresno State; vs. Minnesota -2 at Iowa 1 vs. Minnesota 15 vs. Minnesota 0-0 vs. Florida Atlantic; at Fresno State; vs. Miami; at Northwestern; vs. Rutgers 0-0 vs. Florida Atlantic; vs. Miami

Nebraska Individual Highs

Most Rushing Attempts...........................................................35; Ameer Abdullah vs. Miami Most Net Rushing Yards..........................................................232; Ameer Abdullah vs. Florida Atlantic Most Rushing TDs....................................................................4; Ameer Abdullah at Northwestern Longest TD Run.......................................................................62; Imani Cross at Fresno State Longest Run, No TD.................................................................53; Ameer Abdullah at Iowa Most Pass Attempts................................................................31; Tommy Armstrong Jr. vs. McNeese State Most Completed Passes..........................................................21; Tommy Armstrong Jr. at Michigan State Most Passing Yards..................................................................273; Tommy Armstrong Jr. at Michigan State Most Passing TDs.....................................................................3; Tommy Armstrong Jr. at Fresno State Longest TD Pass.......................................................................70; Tommy Armstrong Jr. to Jordan Westerkamp at Fresno State Longest Pass, No TD................................................................73; Tommy Armstrong Jr. to Kenny Bell vs. Minnesota Most Pass Receptions..............................................................9; Jordan Westerkamp at Michigan State Most Receiving Yards..............................................................158; Jordan Westerkamp at Michigan State Most TD Receptions................................................................2; Kenny Bell at Iowa Most Total Offense Attempts..................................................56; Tommy Armstrong Jr. at Michigan State (11 rush, 45 passes) Most Total Offense Yards........................................................373; Tommy Armstrong Jr. vs. McNeese State Most All-Purpose Attempts.....................................................41; Ameer Abdullah vs. Miami (35 rushes, 1 reception; 4 kickoff returns) Most All-Purpose Yards...........................................................341*; Ameer Abdullah vs. Rutgers (School record) Most Touchdowns Scored.......................................................4; Ameer Abdullah at Northwestern Most Field Goals Attempted...................................................3; Drew Brown at Fresno State; at Iowa Most Field Goals Made...........................................................2; Drew Brown at Fresno State; vs. Miami Longest Field Goal Made.........................................................45; Mauro Bondi vs. Florida Atlantic Longest Field Goal Attempted.................................................54; Drew Brown vs. Illinois Most Interceptions..................................................................2; Daniel Davie vs. Illinois Longest Interception TD Return..............................................None Longest Interception Return, No TD.......................................54; Nate Gerry vs. Illinois Longest Fumble TD Return......................................................57; Josh Mitchell vs. Miami Longest Fumble Return, No TD...............................................11; Joshua Kalu at Iowa Longest Punt Return, TD.........................................................86; De’Mornay Pierson-El at Fresno State Longest Punt Return, No TD....................................................51; De’Mornay Pierson-El at Fresno State Most Punt Return Yardage......................................................150; De’Mornay Pierson-El at Fresno State (5 returns) Longest Kickoff Return, TD......................................................None Longest Kickoff Return, No TD................................................76; Ameer Abdullah vs. Rutgers Longest Blocked Punt, TD........................................................None Longest Blocked Field Goal Return:.........................................85; Nate Gerry vs. Minnesota Most Kickoff Return Yardage..................................................92; Kenny Bell at Wisconsin (4 returns) Most Punts..............................................................................8; Sam Foltz at Michigan State (35.9 avg.); at Wisconsin (46.9 avg.) Highest Punting Average.........................................................51.2; Sam Foltz vs. McNeese State (6 punts) Longest Punt............................................................................70; Sam Foltz at Wisconsin

nebraska vs. USC

2014 nebraska statistics

Nebraska Statistical Highs and Lows Nebraska Individual Highs....(Continued)

Most Total Tackles..................................................................18; Trevor Roach at Michigan State (9 solo, 9 asst.) Most Solo Tackles....................................................................10; Nate Gerry at Iowa Most Tackles for Loss..............................................................4; Trevor Roach vs. Michigan State (9 yards) Most Yards Lost.......................................................................25; Randy Gregory vs. Miami (2 TFL) Most Quarterback Sacks.........................................................2.5; Randy Gregory vs. Illinois (17 yards); Kevin Williams (24 yards) Most Yards Lost.......................................................................25; Randy Gregory vs. Miami (2.0 sacks) Most Pass Breakups................................................................3; Josh Mitchell vs. Purdue Most Blocked Field Goals........................................................1; Randy Gregory vs. Rutgers; vs. Minnesota Most Blocked Punts.................................................................1; Kieron Williams vs. Purdue; Brandon Reilly vs. Purdue Most Blocked PAT...................................................................None

Opponent Individual Highs

Most Yards Rushing.................................................................408; Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin) Most Rushing Attempts...........................................................29; Jeremy Langford (Michigan State) Most Yards Passing..................................................................359; Brad Kaaya (Miami) Most Passing Attempts............................................................59; Brian Burrell (Fresno State) Most Pass Completions...........................................................30; Brian Burrell (Fresno State) Most Pass Receptions..............................................................9; Josh Harper (Fresno State) Most Yards Receiving...............................................................127; Leonte Carroo (Rutgers)

Opponent Individual Longest Plays

Rush.........................................................................................66*; Brian Burrell (Fresno State) Pass.........................................................................................71; Leonte Carroo from Gary Nova (Rutgers) Field Goal.................................................................................41; Kyle Federico (Rutgers) Punt Return.............................................................................19; LaKendrick Williams (Fresno State) Kickoff Return..........................................................................44; Lucky Whitehead (Florida Atlantic); Janarion Grant (Rutgers) Fumble Return.........................................................................38; Shilique Calhoun (Michigan State) Interception Return.................................................................98*; Aaron Sam (McNeese State) Punt.........................................................................................74; Justin DuVernois (Illinois)

Nebraska Starting Lineups Husker Offensive Starters Game-by-Game

Opponent

FB PK

Florida Atlantic McNeese State Fresno State Miami Illinois Michigan State

Bell Moore Bell Bell Bell Bell

Turner Turner Moore Moore Moore Moore

Carter Carter Carter Carter Carter S. Cotton

Price Sterup Sterup Sterup Sterup Sterup

Moudy Moudy Moudy Moudy Moudy Moudy

Pelini Pelini Pelini Pelini Pelini Pelini

J. Cotton J. Cotton J. Cotton J. Cotton J. Cotton J. Cotton

Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis

Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong

Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah

Westerkamp# Westerkamp# Westerkamp# Westerkamp# Westerkamp# Foster^

Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown

Northwestern Rutgers Purdue Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell

Moore Moore Pierson-El Pierson-El Pierson-El Pierson-El

S. Cotton Pierson-El% Cotton Reilly% Carter Carter

Sterup Sterup Sterup Sterup Sterup Price

Moudy Moudy Moudy Moudy Moudy Moudy

Pelini Pelini Pelini Pelini Pelini Reeves

J. Cotton J. Cotton J. Cotton J. Cotton J. Cotton J. Cotton

Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis

Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong

Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah

Westerkamp# Westerkamp% Westerkamp# Westerkamp% S. Cotton^ Janovich

Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown

#-opened in three wide receiver formation; %-NU opened in a four-receiver set (three receivers and a tight end); ^-NU opened in two tight end set; $-NU opened in four receiver set (no tight end)

Husker Defensive Starters Game-by-Game

Opponent DE DT DT

BUCK MIKE WILL LCB FS

RCB P

Florida Atlantic McNeese State Fresno State Miami Illinois Michigan State Northwestern Rutgers Purdue Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Gregory Gangwish Gregory Gregory Gregory Gregory Gregory Gregory Gregory Gregory Gregory Gangwish

Santos Santos Cockrell# Santos Cockrell# Roach Cockrell# Santos Santos Santos Cockrell* Santos

Cooper Cooper Cooper Cooper Cooper Cooper Cooper Cooper Cooper Cooper Cooper Cockrell

Davie Davie Davie Davie Davie Davie Davie Davie Davie Davie Davie Davie

McMullen McMullen McMullen McMullen McMullen McMullen McMullen McMullen McMullen McMullen McMullen McMullen

Valentine Collins Valentine Collins Valentine Collins Valentine Collins Valentine Collins Valentine Collins Valentine Collins Ke. Williams Collins Ke. Williams Collins Valentine Collins Valentine Collins Valentine Collins

Banderas Banderas Banderas Banderas Anderson Banderas Roach Roach Roach Roach Santos Roach

Anderson Anderson Kalu# Anderson Kalu# Anderson Anderson Anderson Anderson Anderson Anderson Anderson

Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell

Gerry Gerry Gerry Gerry Gerry Gerry Gerry Gerry Gerry Gerry Gerry Gerry

Foltz Foltz Foltz Foltz Foltz Foltz Foltz Foltz Foltz Foltz Foltz Foltz

* - NU opened with nickel package # - NU opened with dime packages; %-NU opened with five defensive linemen; @-NU opened with three safties; !-NU opened with 3 defensive ends

Overall Participation Player (games):

Armstrong Jr., Tommy (12/12); Abdullah, Ameer (12/12); Allen, Taariq (12/-); Anderson, Zaire (12/11); Bailey, Christian (3/-); Banderas, Josh (11/5); Bell, Kenny (12/11); Blum, Jared (1/-); Bondi, Mauro (5/-); Brown, Drew (12/-); Carter, Cethan (8/7); Cockrell, Byerson (12/5); Collins, Maliek (12/12); Cooper, Corey (11/11); Cotton, Jake (12/12); Cotton, Sam (12/4); Cross, Imani (12/-); Davie, Daniel (12/12); Faulkenberry, Josh (12/-); Felici, Joey (12/-); Finnin, Matt (7/-); Foltz, Sam (12/-); Foster, Trey (8/1); Fyfe, Ryker (7/-); Gangwish, Jack (11/2); Gerry, Nate (12/12); Gladney, Kevin (7/-); Gregory, Randy (10/10); Hahn, Sam (1/-); Hannon, Zach (12/-); Hart, Greg (9/-); Hovey, Lane (12/-); Janovich, Andy (12/1); Jones, Chris (11/-); Johnson Jr., Dwayne (1/-); Jordan, Harrison (4/-); Joseph, Boaz (5/-); Kalu, Joshua (12/2); Keels, Joe (5/-); Kelly, Paul (6/-); Knevel, David (4/-); Kondolo, Chongo (12/-); Lewis, Alex (12/12); Love, Courtney (12/-); Maurice, Kevin (11/-); McMullen, Greg (12/12); Mitchell, Josh (12/12); Moore, Alonzo (11/7); Moudy, Mike (12/12); Nabity, Graham (10/-); Natter, A.J. (3/-); Nelson, Jordan (11/-); Newby, Marcus (8/-); Newby, Terrell (12/-); Pelini, Mark (11/11); Pierson-El, Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mornay (12/5); Price, Givens (11/2); Rath, Logan (2/-); Reeves, Ryne (11/1); Roach, Trevor (12/6); Rose, Jonathan (12/-); Santos, David (10/8); Simpson, Brad (9/-); Singleton, D.J. (4/-); Stanton, Johnny (2/-); Sterup, Zach (10/10); Sutton, David (11/-); Thurston, Paul (9/-); Turner, Jamal (2/2); Utter, Dylan (5/-); Valentine, Vincent (12/10); Weber, Chris (12/-); Westerkamp, Jordan (12/9); Williams, Austin (12/-); Williams, Kevin (9/2); Williams, Kieron (12/-)

2014 Holiday bowl

2014 nebraska statistics

Game 1 No. 22 Nebraska 55, Florida Atlantic 7 Game 2 No. 19 Nebraska 31, McNeese State 24 SCORE BY QUARTERS Florida Atlantic No. 22 Nebraska

1 7 14

2 0 17

3 0 17

4 FINAL 0 7 7 55

Lincoln (Aug. 30) --- Ameer Abdullah sprinted for a career-high 232 yards, while Kenny Bell and Jordan Westerkamp each added 100-yard receiving games, as No. 22 Nebraska rolled to a 55-7 victory over Florida Atlantic. The Husker offense enjoyed a record-setting day with a pair of 100-yard rushers and a pair of 100-yard receivers in the same game. Abdullah finished the day with 21 carries for 232 yards and a touchdown. Terrell Newby added his first career 100-yard game, crossing the plateau with 16 carries for 107 yards and two touchdowns. Bell added his fourth career 100-yard receiving game with four catches for 116 yards, while Westerkamp added his second career 100-yard game with career highs of seven catches for 125 yards and a touchdown. The Huskers finished with a Big Ten record 784 total yards, including 498 rushing and 286 passing. Tommy Armstrong Jr. completed 15-of-29 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns, while adding seven carries for 62 yards and another score to finish with 333 yards of total offense. The Huskers dominated offensively in the first half, scoring on each of their first five possessions to take a commanding 31-7 halftime lead. Armstrong put the Huskers on the board first with his five-yard touchdown run to cap Nebraska’s eight-play, 86-yard opening drive of the season. The Owls answered with a touchdown drive of their own, capped by Jaquez Johnson’s 20-yard touchdown pass to Lucky Whitehead with 4:56 left in the first. That would be the only score allowed by the Blackshirts, as Nebraska limited FAU to 200 yards of total offense. During one stretch, the Huskers forced seven consecutive 3-and-outs. Armstrong led NU on another first-quarter touchdown march, as NU went 75 yards in nine plays, capped by Westerkamp’s 36-yard TD grab. The Huskers added freshman place-kicker Drew Brown’s first career field goal, a 44-yarder, with 12:18 left in the half to push the margin to 17-7. After the Blackshirts held on their next possession, Abdullah cruised over the 100-yard rushing mark for the 18th time in his career before breaking off a 47-yard scoring jaunt. Another defensive stop set up a seven-play, 66-yard drive capped by a punishing three-yard touchdown run by Imani Cross with 2:30 left to push the Big Red lead to 31-7. The Huskers scored on each of their first five drives. Nebraska put the game out of reach, scoring on their first four possessions of the second half, including two scoring runs by Newby.

SCORING SUMMARY

1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th

09:19 04:56 01:22 12:18 06:29 02:30 10:18 06:41 03:09 13:20

NEB FAU NEB NEB NEB NEB NEB NEB NEB NEB

Armstrong Jr. 5 yd run (Brown kick) Whitehead 20 yd pass from Johnson (Joseph kick) Westerkamp 36 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Brown 44 yd field goal Abdullah 47 yd run (Brown kick) Cross 3 yd run (Brown kick) Newby 2 yd run (Brown kick) Pierson-El 8 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Bondi 45 yd field goal Newby 1 yd run (Bondi kick)

TEAM STATISTICS FAU

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

NEB

13 35 30-105 57-498 95 286 30-11-0 35-17-0 60-200 92-784 0-0 0-0 0-0 4-19 3-105 1-14 0-0 0-0 9-47.2 2-35.5 1-0 1-0 3-22 6-60 26:05 33:55 4 of 15 8 of 12 0 of 1 0 of 0 1-2 5-5S 0-0 1-9

RUSHING: FAU- Warren, Jay 14-77; Johnson, Jaquez 4-19; Bussey, Henry 1-5; Hankerson, Greg 6-4; Moore, Tony 4-3; Whitehead, Lucky 1-minus-3. Nebraska-Abdullah, Ameer 21-232; Newby, Terrell 16-107; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 7-62; Nelson, Jordan 5-32; Cross, Imani 3-32; Fyfe, Ryker 4-29; Nabity, Graham 1-4. PASSING: FAU-Hankerson, Greg 5-18-0-34; Johnson, Jaquez 6-12-0-61. Nebraska- Armstrong Jr., Tommy 15-29-0-271; Fyfe, Ryker 1-4-0-9; TEAM 0-1-0-0; Stanton, Johnny 1-1-0-6. RECEIVING: FAU-Whitehead, Luck 5-40; Deleon, Alex 2-18; Moore, Tony 1-15; Harrop, Michael 1-12; Moise, Derek 1-10; Johnson, Jaquez 1-0.Nebraska-Westerkamp, Jordan 7-125; Bell, Kenny 4-116; Pierson-El, De’Mornay 2-14; Cotton, Sam 1-10; Turner, Jamal 1-9; Abdullah, Ameer 1-9; Allen, Taariq 1-3. INTERCEPTIONS: FAU-None. Nebraska-None FUMBLES: FAU-Warren, Jay 1-0. Nebraska-Bell, Kenny 1-0. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): FAU- None Nebraska- Maurice, Kevin 0.5-5; McMullen, Greg 0.5-4. TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): FAU-Parms, Damian 8-1; Kirk, Andrae 5-4; Relf, Robert 5-4. Nebraska-Anderson, Zaire 3-4

nebraska vs. USC

SCORE BY QUARTERS McNeese State No. 19 Nebraska

1 7 14

2 7 7

3 0 3

4 FINAL 10 24 7 31

Lincoln (Sept. 6) --- Ameer Adbullah turned a short pass from Tommy Armstrong Jr. into a 58-yard touchdown with 20 seconds left, lifting No. 19 Nebraska to a 31-24 win over McNeese State. The Cornhuskers were facing a 3rd-and-6 with the game tied against the FCS power when Armstrong, who finished 16-for-31 for 242 yards and two touchdowns through the air, hit Abdullah, who turned the short pass into a highlight reel play. Until the catch, Abdullah was limited to just 54 yards and one rushing touchdown on 17 carries. However, he added three receptions out of the backfield for a careerhigh 98 yards. Armstrong led the Husker rushing attack with a careerhigh 131 yards and a touchdown on just 11 carries to lead a Nebraska ground game that finished with 195 yards. McNeese State finished with 338 total yards, but it was a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter by Aaron Sam that set the tone for the game. The Huskers were at the MSU 9-yard line looking to extend a 14-7 lead. McNeese State took an early 7-0 lead on a Derrick Milton nine-yard first-quarter run. Armstrong and the Huskers answered on the ensuing drive with a 40-yard touchdown strike to Jordan Westerkamp with 6:44 left in the opening period. Westerkamp finished his day with four receptions for 61 yards. After a defensive stop by the Blackshirts, NU headed to the second quarter with a 14-7 lead following a two-yard Abdullah TD. The defense kept the Cowboys at bay again and Nebraska sprinted into the red zone on a long run by Armstrong, before he threw his first interception of the year to tie the score at 14. Despite the major momentum swing, Armstrong and the Huskers responded with a 12-play, 82yard drive capped by his one-yard touchdown plunge to take a 21-14 lead to the halftime locker room. Nebraska pushed the lead to 24-14 in the third quarter on Drew Brown’s 31-yard field goal McNeese State refused to fold, answering with a one-yard touchdown run by Tyler Bolfing to cap a 12-play, 83-yard drive and pull the Cowboys within 24-21. Nebraska’s offense continued to struggle in the fourth quarter, and the Cowboys capitalized to tie the score on Alex Kjellsten’s 24-yard field goal with 4:21 left, capping a 14-play 88-yard drive. Following Abdullah’s 58-yard dash, the Cowboys started deep in their own territory with 14 seconds left and Corey Cooper intercepted Bolfing on the final play of the game to seal a Nebraska victory.

SCORING SUMMARY

1st 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 4th 4th 4th

06:44 03:00 10:08 05:47 03:51 13:45 04:21 00:20

NEB NEB MCN NEB NEB MCN MCN NEB

Westerkamp 40 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Abdullah 2 yd run (Brown kick) Sam 98 yd interception return (Kjellsten kick) Armstrong Jr. 1 yd run (Brown kick) Brown 31 yd field goal Bolfing 1 yd run (Kjellsten kick) Kjellsten 24 yd field goal Abdullah 58 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick)

TEAM STATISTICS McNEese NEB

15 17 45-178 33-195 160 242 26-12-1 31-16-1 71-338 64-437 0-0 0-0 3-19 5-52 4-65 5-126 1-98 1-0 8-39.4 6-51.2 1-0 1-0 6-44 5-40 34:52 25:08 5 of 17 4 of 13 2 of 2 1 of 2 3-3 3-4 1-2 2-2

RUSHING: McNeese-Sams, Daniel 10-74; Bennett, Kelvin 19-53; Holmes, Nate 3-23; Milton, Derrick 6-18; Thomas, Khalil 1-9; Celestie, Ernest 1-3; Bolfing, Tyler 3-3; Long, Dylan 2-minus-5. Nebraska Armstrong Jr., Tommy 11-131; Abdullah, Ameer 17-54; Newby, Terrell 2-9; Cross, Imani 3-1. PASSING: McNeese-Bolfing, Tyler 9-17-1-101; Sams, Daniel 3-9-0-59. Nebraska- Armstrong Jr., Tommy 16-31-1-242. RECEIVING: McNeese-Shelby, Kent 2-47; Bennett, Kelvin 2-35; Celestie, Ernest 2-20; Hetrick, Zach 1-27; Holmes, Nate 1-12; Bush, David 1-6; Milton, Derrick 1-5; McGilvery, Jereon 1-5; Long, Dylan 1-3. Nebraska-Westerkamp, Jordan 4-61; Abdullah, Ameer 3-96; Turner, Jamal 3-28; Allen, Taariq 3-27; Bell, Kenny 1-14; Moore, Alonzo 1-11; Carter, Cethan 1-5. INTERCEPTIONS: McNeese-Sam, Aaron 1-98. Nebraska-Cooper, Corey 1-0 FUMBLES: McNeese-Bolfing, Tyler 1-0. Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 1-0. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): McNeese- Hill, Dominique 1-2. Nebraska-McMullen, Greg 1-2 TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): McNeese-Ellefsen, Everett 4-3; Sam, Aaron 3-4; Spikes, Brent 1-6. NebraskaGerry, Nate 6-7

2014 nebraska statistics

Game 3 Nebraska 55, Fresno State 19

Game 4 No. 24 Nebraska 41, Miami 31

SCORE BY QUARTERS Arkansas State Nebraska Fresno Nebraska State

SCORE BY QUARTERS Arkansas State Miami Nebraska Nebraska

1 2 3 4 FINAL 0 14 13 3 14 10 14 0 55 13 2 14 14 3 7 0 7 14 19 42

Fresno, Calif. (Sept. 13) -- Nebraska scored on four plays of 55 or more yards, rolling to a 55-19 win over Fresno State. Nebraska (3-0) snapped Fresno State’s 13-game home winning streak, which was the second-longest home streak in the nation. The Huskers got big nights from I-back Ameer Abdullah, quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr., wide receivers Kenny Bell and Jordan Westerkamp and freshman punt returner De’Mornay Pierson-El. Abdullah notched his 19th career 100-yard rushing game with 19 carries for 110 yards, including a 57-yard scoring run in the first quarter. Bell and Westerkamp both produced 80-yard receiving games, as Bell pulled down a team-high five catches for 84 yards, while Westerkamp added two catches for 85 yards. Armstrong completed 12-of-21 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns, while Pierson-El added a huge night for the Big Red, returning five punts for 150 yards, including an 86-yard return for a touchdown. The Huskers wrote the storyline early, as Armstrong connected with Westerkamp for a 70-yard touchdown pass on NU’s fourth offensive play of the game to jump to a 7-0 lead. On NU’s next offensive play, Abdullah sprinted 57 yards to paydirt, putting the Huskers up 14-0 less than three minutes into the action. The Huskers struck with another big play late in the first half, as De’Mornay Pierson-El exploded on an electric 86-yard punt return for a touchdown to put the Big Red up 24-2. After another Blackshirt stop, Pierson-El continued to spark the Huskers with a 51-yard return on his next touch, setting up Drew Brown’s second field goal and giving NU a 27-5 halftime lead. The Big Red kept their foot on the gas to start the second half with the Blackshirts forcing a quick stop on the Bulldogs’ opening drive. Armstrong and the Huskers then went 75 yards in four plays, capped by Armstrong’s 20-yard scoring pass to Cethan Carter to push the lead to 34-5. Following a 66-yard touchdown run by Brian Burrell, Nebraska zipped 98 yards in just four plays, capped by an Imani Cross 62-yard sprint to the end zone. Armstrong threw his third TD pass of the night, finding Sam Cotton for a 23-yard strike to make it 48-12 with 10:48 left.

SCORING SUMMARY

1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th

13:14 12:03 09:09 12:18 09:11 05:40 02:08 11:50 04:42 02:47 10:48 06:25 03:04

TEAM STATISTICS

NEB NEB FS NEB NEB NEB FS NEB FS NEB NEB FS NEB

Westerkamp 70 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Abdullah 57 yd run (Brown kick) Team safety Brown 38 yd field goal Pierson-El 86 yd punt return (Brown kick) Brown 22 yd field goal Kroening 27 yd field goal Carter 20 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Burrell 66 yd run (Kroening kick) Cross 62 yd run (Brown kick) S. Cotton 23 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Hardaway 9 yd pass from Burrell (Kroening kick) Bailey 10 yd pass from Fyfe (Brown kick)

Neb FS

22 20 42-280 28-105 282 241 24-14-0 59-30-0 66-562 87-346 0-0 0-0 6-140 2-15 3-38 6-135 0-0 0-0 5-47.4 13-40.5 4-1 1-0 6-61 5-55 30:40 29:20 6 of 15 6 of 23 0 of 0 1 of 1 3-3 2-3 4-29 0-0

RUSHING: FS-Burrell, Brian 9-59; Quezada, Josh 10-28; Waller, Marteze 7-19; Root, Dillon 1-1; Micenheimer, Malique 1-minus-2. Nebraska- Abdullah, Ameer 19-110; Cross, Imani 3-69; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 9-65; Newby, Terrell 7-18; Fyfe, Ryker 1-12; Nabity, Graham 1-3; Nelson, Jordan 2-3. PASSING: FS--Burrell, Brian 30-59-0-241. Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 12-21-0-260; Fyfe, Ryker 2-3-0-22. RECEIVING: FS-Harper, Josh 9-76; Hardaway, Delvon 4-52; Watson, Greg 4-45; Peck, Aaron 3-17; Williams, LeKendrick 3-5; Root, Dillon 2-38; Waller, Marteze 2-0; Johnson, Justin 1-7; Micenheimer, Malique 1-6; Quezada, Josh 1-minus-5. Nebraska-Bell, Kenny 5-84; Hovey, Lane 3-48; Westerkamp, Jordan 2-85; Cotton, Sam 1-23; Carter, Cethan 1-20; Newby, Terrell 1-12; Bailey, Christian 1-10. INTERCEPTIONS: FS-None. Nebraska-None FUMBLES: FS-Root, Dillon 1-0 Nebraska-Pierson-El, De’Mornay 2-0; Newby, Terrell 1-0; Santos, David 1-0. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): FS-None. Nebraska-Valentine, Vincent 2-14; McMullen, Greg 1-8; Newby, Marcus 1-9 TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): FS-Edwards, Shannon 7-0; Riley, Curtis 6-1. Nebraska-Kalu, Joshua 6-0

1 2 3 4 FINAL 0 7 7 3 7 10 10 0 31 13 7 10 14 14 14 0 10 14 41 42

Lincoln (Sept. 20) -- Ameer Abdullah carried No. 24 Nebraska to victory over an old nemesis with the biggest all-purpose yardage total of his career in a 41-31 win over Miami. Playing in front of a Memorial Stadium record crowd of 91,585, Abdullah exploded for a then-career-high 313 all-purpose yards, including 229 rushing yards and two scores on a career-high 35 carries. He added a three-yard touchdown reception, as he finished the night as NU’s career all-purpose yardage leader. Along the way, Abdullah notched his second 200-yard rushing game of 2014 to lift Nebraska to a 4-0 record. As a team, the Big Red rolled up 343 rushing yards and took 33:20 off the clock to wear down the Hurricane defense. On the flipside, the Blackshirts held the Hurricanes to 76 rushing yards on 23 attempts. Quarterback Brad Kaaya completed 28-of-42 passes for 359 yards and three scores, as Miami managed 435 total yards. Tommy Armstrong Jr. completed 9-of-13 passes for 113 yards, including a three-yard touchdown pass to Abdullah, and a 40-yard scoring strike to Kenny Bell, accounting for NU’s first two scores. Abdullah, Armstrong and the Husker offensive line took control of the game in the second quarter. Trailing 14-7, NU covered 79 yards in 14 plays in 6:43 capped by Armstrong’s pass to Abdullah. The Blackshirts quickly forced a three-and-out, setting up an 11-play, 50-yard drive that resulted in Drew Brown’s 19-yard field goal to end the first half with a 17-14 Husker lead. Nebraska opened the second half by covering 75 yards in 11 plays to take a 24-14 lead on Abdullah’s six-yard touchdown run. The Hurricanes answered with a 10-play, 76-yard scoring drive capped by Malcolm Lewis’ nine-yard touchdown reception from Brad Kaaya with 5:09 left in the third quarter to pull Miami within 24-21. Momentum appeared to be fully shifting as Miami drove to the NU 46-yard line, but on the next play, linebacker Trevor Roach and cornerback Josh Mitchell joined forces for the Blackshirts’ biggest play of the night. Roach stripped the ball from Duke Johnson and Mitchell scooped it up and sprinted 57 yards for the touchdown. After Miami pulled to within 31-24, Abdullah and the Husker offense responded on the next drive, marching 54 yards on eight plays capped by Brown’s 39-yard field goal. Miami tried to answer on the following drive, but Josh Kalu picked off Kaaya on 4th-and-4 at the NU 35. Kalu, who intercepted it at the NU 25, headed to the Husker sideline with the rest of Nebraska’s players to celebrate. Abdullah took over, as he carried all six times on the ensuing drive, including a 10-yard run to put the Big Red up 41-24 and seal the win. In addition to big defensive plays by Mitchell, Roach and Kalu, the Blackshirts got a game-high 10 tackles from linebacker David Santos. Safety Corey Cooper added eight tackles, while Randy Gregory pitched in seven, including two sacks and a fumble forced on Kaaya for a total of 25 yards in losses, while adding a pair of quarterback hurries.

SCORING SUMMARY

1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th 4th

10:26 08:12 13:52 07:10 00:00 10:06 05:09 02:23 13:37 09:21 04:13 00:18

MIAMI NEB MIAMI NEB NEB NEB MIAMI NEB MIAMI NEB NEB MIAMI

Johnson 2 yd run (Badgley kick) Bell 40 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Walford 6 yd pass from Kaaya (Badgley kick) Abdullah 3 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Brown, 19 yd field goal Abdullah 6 yd run (Brown kick) Lewis 9 yd pass from Kaaya (Badgley kick) Mitchell 57 yd fumble recovery (Brown kick) Badgley 34 yd field goal Brown 39 yd field goal Abdullah 10 yd run (Brown kick) Berrios 4 yd pass from Kaaya (Badgley kick)

TEAM STATISTICS Miami

NEB

24 27 23-76 54-343 359 113 42-28-2 13-9-1 65-435 67-456 0-0 1-57 0-0 2-11 3-53 4-81 1-0 2-5 2-39.0 1-49.0 2-1 2-1 9-82 7-69 26:40 33:20 4 of 10 7 of 10 2 of 3 0 of 0 5-5 4-4 0-0 2-25

RUSHING: Miami-Johnson, Duke 18-93; Edwards, Gus 3-8; Kaaya, Brad 2-minus-25. Nebraska-Abdullah, Ameer 35-229; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 13-96; Cross, Imani 3-13; Newby, Terrell 1-8; Pierson-El, De’Mornay 1-0; TEAM 1-minus-3. PASSING: Miami-Kaaya, Brad 28-42-2-359 Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 9-13-1-113 RECEIVING: Miami-Walford, Clive 7-80; Johnson, Duke 5-84; Lewis, Malcolm 5-40; Berrios, Braxton 4-43; Coley, Stacy 3-22; Dorsett, Phillip 2-48; Yearby, Joe 1-22; Dobard, Standish 1-20. Nebraska-Bell, Kenny 4-70; Moore, Alonzo 3-26; Westerkamp, Jordan 1-14; Abdullah, Ameer 1-3. INTERCEPTIONS: Miami-Howard, Tracy 1-0. Nebraska-Kalu, Joshua 1-5; Santos, David 1-0 FUMBLES: Miami-Johnson, Duke 1-1; Kaaya, Brad 1-0. Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 1-1; Abdullah, Ameer 1-0; SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Miami-None. Nebraska-Gregory, Randy 2.0-25. TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Miami-Owens, Darrion 4-3; Kirby, Raphael 3-4; Armbrister, Thurston 3-4. Nebraska-Santos, David 5-5

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Game 5 No. 21 Nebraska 45, Illinois 14 SCORE BY QUARTERS Illinois Nebraska

1 2 3 4 FINAL 7 7 0 0 14 7 24 7 7 45

Game 6 No. 10 Mich St. 27, No. 19 Nebraska 22 SCORE BY QUARTERS Nebraska Michigan State

1 2 3 4 FINAL 0 0 3 19 22 7 10 10 0 27

Lincoln, Neb. (Sept. 27) -- Ameer Abdullah notched his third 200-yard rushing game of the season, carrying No. 21 Nebraska to a 45-14 win over Illinois in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Abdullah registered his second straight 200-yard rushing effort and third in five games, rushing 20 times for 196 yards and three touchdowns in the first half alone, as the Big Red took a 31-14 lead into the half. Abdullah finished with 22 carries for 208 yards and three touchdowns to help the Huskers finish with 458 rushing yards Abdullah’s big night allowed the Big Red to finish with 624 yards of total offense, marking the first time the Huskers had amassed 600 yards of total offense in a Big Ten Conference game. The Husker offense set the tone on the opening drive, as Abdullah carried five times for 60 yards capped by his 12-yard scoring run to put the Big Red up 7-0 just 2:33 into the game. Illinois answered quickly with Josh Ferguson’s 41-yard touchdown run to tie the game at seven, before the defenses controlled the rest of the quarter. Illinois forced a Husker turnover and drove deep into NU territory, but NU cornerback Daniel Davie answered with a diving interception in the end zone to keep the Illini from cashing in on the turnover. Abdullah struck again early in the second quarter, capping NU’s 10-play, 80-yard drive with an eight-yard run with 13:21 left in the half. Nathan Gerry then came up with a big play, picking off a Reilly O’Toole pass and returning it 54 yards to the Illinois four-yard line, setting up a two-yard scoring run by Abdullah. Tommy Armstrong Jr. took advantage on Nebraska’s next drive, hitting Kenny Bell in stride on a 63-yard touchdown strike to extend the lead to 28-7. Bell produced his fifth career 100-yard receiving game with five catches for 105 yards on the night. Illinois responded with a big play of its own, a 58-yard touchdown pass from O’Toole to Geronimo Allison, before Drew Brown added a 29-yard field goal to put the Huskers up 31-14 at the half. Nebraska pushed the lead to 38-14 early in the third quarter, as junior I-back Imani Cross rumbled into the end zone from four yards out to cap an 11-play, 68-yard drive. Cross, who finished with 109 yards on 22 carries, added his third career 100-yard game. The Huskers converted Davie’s second interception of the night into Terrell Newby’s touchdown for the Huskers’ final score, as the Blackshirts held Illinois scoreless in the second half.

East Lansing, Mich. (Oct. 4) --- No. 19 Nebraska almost put together the greatest fourth-quarter comeback in Husker history before falling 27-22 in the final seconds at Spartan Stadium. Nebraska scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns after falling behind 27-3 and had the ball at the MSU 37 in the final minute with a chance to win. Tommy Armstrong Jr. threw a strike into the end zone and wide receiver Alonzo Moore nearly made an amazing catch that would have given the Huskers a 28-27 lead with 35 seconds left. The next play, Michigan State’s Trae Waynes intercepted Armstrong, ending NU’s furious comeback. The Spartans led 27-3 heading into the fourth quarter, before the Huskers marched into MSU territory on their first drive of the final period. With Armstrong sidelined briefly, backup quarterback Ryker Fyfe finished off NU’s first touchdown drive, as Ameer Abdullah scored on a two-yard plunge to pull the Huskers within 27-9. Abdullah, who was held to just 45 yards rushing on 24 carries, scored again with 4:10 left on a one-yard smash and Drew Brown’s extra point pulled NU within 27-16. The Huskers forced a three-and-out, as Randy Gregory and Trevor Roach, who finished with 18 tackles including four tackles for loss, stuffed Jeremy Langford on 3rd-and-2 to force a punt. Spartan punter Mike Sadler’s kick sailed 43 yards, but De’Mornay Pierson-El fired off a 62-yard return for a touchdown to pull the Big Red within 27-22 with 3:22 left. It was Pierson-El’s second punt return for a touchdown this season. After Brown’s onside kick attempt was fielded cleanly by the Spartans, the Huskers stopped MSU on a short field, and Gregory forced Langford out of bounds with 1:12 left to stop the clock. Michigan State chose to attempt a field goal, but Michael Geiger’s kick hit the left upright, leaving the Huskers one final chance. Armstrong connected with Moore on a 43-yard pass down the right sideline to push the Huskers to the MSU 37. Michigan State took its final timeout before Armstrong nearly connected with Moore again in the end zone for what would have been the go-ahead touchdown. Despite being pursued relentlessly by the Spartans, Armstrong completed 24-of-43 passes for 273 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw a pair of interceptions. Wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp did the most damage for Armstrong and the Huskers, hauling in nine receptions for 158 yards. Bell added three catches for 31 yards in the first quarter before leaving the game after being tackled by three Spartan defenders on the NU sideline. Nebraska’s passing game rallied the Big Red, as Armstrong and Fyfe amassed 282 yards through the air, to overcome a running game that was bottled up for just 47 yards on 37 attempts by the Spartans.

SCORING SUMMARY

1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th

1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 4th

12:27 11:24 13:21 09:52 08:43 07:27 02:48 07:56 04:58

NEB ILL NEB NEB NEB ILL NEB NEB NEB

Abdullah 12 yd run (Brown kick) Ferguson 41 yd run (Reisner kick) Abdullah 8 yd run (Brown kick) Abdullah 2 yd run (Brown kick) Bell 63 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Allison 58 yd pass from O’Toole (Reisner kick) Brown 29 yd field goal Cross 4 yd run (Brown kick) Newby 6 yd run (Brown kick)

TEAM STATISTICS Ill

NEB

16 35 24-78 70-458 261 166 38-17-3 21-10-1 62-339 91-624 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-12 1-28 1-4 1-14 3-71 8-42.2 3-37.7 0-0 2-1 7-53 8-70 20:24 39:36 3 of 14 7 of 15 0 of 1 1 of 2 0-1 6-6 2-13 4-28

RUSHING: Illinois-Ferguson, Josh 11-61; Dudek, Mike 1-27; Young, Donovonn 5-17; Davis, Jon 1-minus-1 O’Toole, Reilly 6-minus-26. Nebraska-Abdullah, Ameer 22-208; Cross, Imani 22-109; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 10-66; Nelson, Jordan 5-35; Newby, Terrell 9-34; Fyfe, Ryker 2-6. PASSING: Illinois-O’Toole, Reilly 17-38-3-261. Nebraska - Armstrong Jr., Tommy 10-21-1-166 RECEIVING: Illinois-Dudek, Mike 6-90; Allison, Geronimo 5-118; Ferguson, Josh 3-29; Barr, Martize 2-17; Young, Donovonn 1-7. Nebraska-Bell, Kenny 5-105; Westerkamp, Jordan 2-31; Newby, Terrell 2-21; Moore, Alonzo 1-9. INTERCEPTIONS:Illinois-Neal Jr., T.J.. 1-6. Nebraska-Davie, Daniel 2-17; Gerry, Nate 1-54 FUMBLES (No.-Lost): Illinois-None. Nebraska-Cross, Imani 1-1; Abdullah, Ameer 1-0 SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Illinois-Thomas III, Earnest 1-; Nelson, Kenny 1-8. Nebraska-Gregory, Randy 2.5-17; Anderson, Zaire 1-9; Gerry, Nate 0.5-2 TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Illinois-Petty, Zane 2-13. Nebraska-Anderson, Zaire 4-5

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SCORING SUMMARY 08:22 13:48 04:32 09:18 06:12 02:02 12:49 04:10 03:22

TEAM STATISTICS

MSU MSU MSU MSU NEB MSU NEB NEB NEB

Score FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

Lippett 55 yd pass from Cook (Geiger kick) Langford 31 yd run (Geiger kick) Geiger 28 yd field goal Geiger 27 yd field goal Brown 40 yd field goal Lippett 32 yd run (Geiger kick) Abdullah 2 yd run (rush failed) Abdullah 1 yd run (Brown kick) Pierson-El 62 yd punt return (rush failed)

NEB MSU

22 27 20 17 37-47 44-188 282 234 45-21-2 29-11-1 82-329 73-422 0-0 1-38 2-95 4-19 2-48 4-57 1-0 2-0 8-35.9 9-38.4 2-2 2-2 6-48 9-94 27:51 32:09 3 of 15 4 of 16 0 of 2 1 of 1 3-4 2-3 0-0 5-25

RUSHING: Michigan St.-Langford, Jeremy 29-111; Lippett, Tony 1-32; Hill, Nick 9-30; Shelton, R.J. 3-22; TEAM 1-minus-1; Cook, Connor 1-minus-6. Nebraska-Abdullah, Ameer 24-45; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 11-7; TEAM 2-minus-5 PASSING: Michigan St.-Cook, Connor 11-29-1-234. Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 20-43-2-273; Fyfe, Ryker 1-2-0-9 RECEIVING: Michigan St.-Lippett, Tony 3-104; Kings Jr., Macgarrett 2-38; Burbridge, Aaron 2-37; Mumphery, Keith 2-34; Price, Josiah 1-21; Langford, Jeremy 1-0.Nebraska-Westerkamp, Jordan 9-158; Bell, Kenny 3-31; Allen, Taariq 3-9; Abdullah, Ameer 2-22; Moore, Alonzo 1-43; Janovich, Andy 1-16; Hovey, Lane 1-8; Pierson-El, De’Mornay 1-minus-5 INTERCEPTIONS: Michigan St.-Waynes, Trae 2-0. Nebraska-Gregory, Randy 1-0 FUMBLES: Purdue- Kings Jr., Macgarrett 1-1. Nebraska-Abdullah, Ameer 1-1; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 1-1 SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Michigan St. - Jones, Taiwan 1-4; Davis, Ed 1-2; Rush, Marcus 1-8; Calhoun, Shilique 1-7; Thomas, Lawrence. 1-4. Nebraska-None TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Michigan St.-Jones, Taiwan (6-4). Nebraska- Roach, Trevor (9-9)

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Game 7 No. 19 Nebraska 38, Northwestern 17 Game 8 No. 16 Nebraska 42, Rutgers 24 SCORE BY QUARTERS Nebraska Northwestern

1 2 3 4 FINAL 0 14 7 17 38 7 10 0 0 17

Evanston, Ill. (Oct. 18) -- No. 19 Nebraska needed no last-minute touchdown or Hail Mary this time. Instead, the Huskers got a dominant second-half defensive effort and a career-high four touchdowns from Ameer Abdullah in a 38-17 win. After being out-gained 262-227 in the first half, the Huskers dominated the second half 244-28. Abdullah was limited to 39 yards in the first half, but exploded for 107 yards and three scores on 14 totes after halftime. He finished with 146 yards on 23 carries for his 22nd career 100-yard game and became the first Husker with three 1,000-yard seasons. The Big Red closed the night with 234 rushing yards, including 55 yards on 10 carries by quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. He also completed 18-of-29 passes for 221 yards and caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from De’Mornay Pierson-El on a reverse. Pierson-El provided several highlights for Nebraska on the night, catching three passes for 66 yards, including a 46-yarder to set up his touchdown pass to Armstrong. Trevor Roach helped lead a dominant Blackshirt defense in the second half by notching a team-high 10 tackles for the game, including a sack of Wildcat quarterback Trevor Siemian. The Huskers harassed Siemian all night, recording four sacks and forcing him to complete just 18-of-39 passes for 173 yards. Roach was far from the only Blackshirt to get their paws on Siemian on the night, as the Big Red’s pressure overwhelmed the Wildcats in the second half. Kevin Williams led the Blackshirts’ second-half sack attack with 2.5 sacks to lead the Blackshirts. The Huskers trailed 7-0 after one quarter and 17-14 at the half against a fired up Wildcat bunch. But the Big Red outgained Northwestern nearly 10-1 in the second half, and allowed one snap by the Wildcats on the Husker half of the field. Nebraska took its first lead of the game midway through the third quarter when Abdullah hit paydirt on a one-yard plunge for the second time in the game to give the Big Red a 21-17 lead. After Nebraska took the lead, the Blackshirts started to overwhelm the Wildcat offensive line. On Northwestern’s final offensive play of the third quarter, Williams and Jack Gangwish sacked Siemian, with Gangwish forcing a fumble that was recovered by a Northwestern offensive lineman. The Huskers took the ball to the end of the third quarter and Armstrong found Alonzo Moore on an 18-yard pickup to keep the chains moving. Two plays later, Abdullah raced 50 yards to the Northwestern one-yard line, setting up his third touchdown of the evening. The Blackshirts continued to dominate, forcing a three-and-out after Williams gave the Huskers their third sack of Siemian on the night before NU put the game away with a scoring drive capped by Abdullah’s 1-yard plunge.

SCORING SUMMARY

1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 4th 4th 4th

05:58 10:14 01:52 01:14 00:03 04:27 13:16 07:36 04:28

TEAM STATISTICS

NU NEB NU NEB NU NEB NEB NEB NEB

Jackson 2 yd run (Mitchell kick) Abdullah 1 yd run (Brown kick) Jackson 5 yd run (Mitchell kick) Armstrong Jr. 16 yd pass from Pierson-El (Brown kick) Mitchell 29 yd field goal Abdullah 1 yd run (Brown kick) Abdullah 1 yd run (Brown kick) Abdullah 1 yd run (Brown kick) Brown 33 yd field goal

NEB

25 21 44-234 34-117 237 173 30-19-0 39-18-1 74-471 73-290 0-0 0-0 3-26 0-0 3-44 5-101 1-0 0-0 5-33.4 8-36.9 0-0 1-0 8-83 7-50 32:49 27:11 8 of 15 5 of 16 0 of 0 0 of 1 6-6 3-3 4-37 0-0

RUSHING: Northwestern-Jackson, Justin 22-128; Jones, Tony 1-8; Vault, Solomon 3-5; Green, Treyvon 1-2; Siemian, Trevor 7-minus-26. Nebraska-Abdullah, Ameer 23-146; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 10-55; Newby, Terrell 4-23; Cross, Imani 5-14; TEAM 2-Minus-4 PASSING: Northwestern-Siemian, Trevor 18-39-1-173 Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 18-29-0-221; Pierson-El, De’Mornay 1-1-0-16. RECEIVING: Northwestern-Shuler, Miles 5-33; Jones, Tony 3-24; Prater, Kyle 3-21; Vitale, Dan 2-22 Dickerson, Cameron 2-21; Green, Treyvon 1-23; Buckley, Stephen 1-19; Vault, Solomon 1-10. NebraskaBell, Kenny 5-89; Abdullah, Ameer 4-13; Pierson-El, De’Mornay 3-66; Westerkamp, Jordan 2-28; Newby, Terrell 2-1; Moore, Alonzo 1-18; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 1-16; Foster, Trey 1-6. INTERCEPTIONS: Northwestern- None. Nebraska-Gerry, Nate 1-0 FUMBLES (total-lost): Northwestern-Siemian, Trevor 1-0. Nebraska-None SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Northwestern-None. Nebraska-Williams, Kevin 2.5-25; Roach, Trevor 1-9; Gangwish, Jack 0.5-6 TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Northwestern-Henry, Traveon 8-4. Nebraska-Roach, Trevor 4-6

SCORE BY QUARTERS Rutgers No. 16 Nebraska

1 2 3 4 FINAL 7 0 10 7 24 7 14 14 7 42

Lincoln (Oct. 25) -- Ameer Abdullah produced one of the greatest individual performances in Nebraska history with a school-record 341 all-purpose yards, to power the No. 16 Huskers to a 42-24 win over Rutgers. Abdullah rushed for 225 yards, his fourth 200-yard day of the season, and scored on runs of 53, 48 and 23 yards against the Scarlet Knights. His total broke the school record of 321 all-purpose yards by Roy Helu in 2010 and was the highest single-game all-purpose total in the FBS this year. Abdullah wasn’t the only Husker to produce a recordsetting performance on the day. Fellow senior Kenny Bell hauled in six receptions for 63 yards to increase his career total to 167 receptions to pass Nate Swift’s previous school mark of 166 from 2005 to 2008. With Abdullah, Bell and quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. leading the way, Nebraska finished with 455 total yards, including 292 yards on the ground and 163 passing yards. The Big Red averaged 7.1 yards per carry on the ground, while Armstrong completed 14-of-22 passes with two touchdowns. Rutgers finished with 348 total yards, including 143 on the ground and 165 through the air. Backup quarterback Chris Laviano led the Scarlet Knights’ ground game with 54 yards on five carries after replacing starter Gary Nova, who was injured in the final minute of the first half. Laviano also completed 4-of-7 passes for 49 yards. Nova left the game after completing 8-of-19 passes for 156 yards, including a 71-yard touchdown pass to Leonte Carroo late in the first quarter. Rutgers was tied with Nebraska at the end of the first quarter after holding Abdullah to just 26 yards on six carries. But Abdullah shredded the Scarlet Knights for 123 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries in the second quarter including TD runs of 53 and 48 yards on consecutive carries to give the Huskers a 21-7 halftime lead. On his opening carry of the second half, Abdullah quickly pushed his total near 200 with a 49-yard burst. That run helped set up Armstrong’s eight-yard touchdown pass to tight end Sam Cotton that gave the Huskers a 28-7 lead with 12:08 left in the third quarter. Armstrong tossed his second TD of the day, a four-yard pass to Jordan Westerkamp to extend the lead to 35-10 before Abdullah’s final score of the day, a 23-yard scamper, accounted for the Huskers’ final points. Linebacker Zaire Anderson led the Blackshirt defense with 11 total tackles on the day, while defensive tackle Maliek Collins added seven tackles, including three tackles for loss and a sack of Nova. Defensive end Randy Gregory added five tackles, including a 12-yard sack, two quarterback hurries and a blocked field goal.

SCORING SUMMARY

1st 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th

06:48 00:10 13:39 10:28 12:08 09:10 06:35 00:04 08:07 05:11

TEAM STATISTICS

NEB RU NEB NEB NEB RU NEB RU NEB RU

Armstrong Jr. 16 yd run (Brown kick) Carroo 71 yd pass from Nova (Federico kick) Abdullah 53 yd run (Brown kick) Abdullah 48 yd run (Brown kick) Cotton 8 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Federico 41 yd field goal Westerkamp 4 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Peoples 3 yd run (Federico kick) Abdullah 23 yd run (Brown kick) Martin 4 yd run (Federico kick)

NEB

15 21 38-143 41-292 205 163 26-12-1 22-14-1 64-348 63-455 0-0 0-0 0-0 4-36 6-132 4-114 1-2 1-28 5-43.2 3-33.0 0-0 4-1 4-26 5-35 30:32 29:28 4 of 12 8 of 13 0 of 1 0 of 0 2-2 3-4 0-0 2-19

RUSHING: Rutgers- Laviano, Chris 5-54; Martin, Robert 6-32; Peoples, Desmon 12-32; Goodwin, Justin 13-31; Nova, Gary 2-minus-6. Nebraska- Abdullah, Ameer 19-225; Newby, Terrell 10-30; Cross, Imani 5-28; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 6-19; TEAM 1-minus-10 PASSING: Rutgers-Nova, Gary 8-19-1-156; Laviano, Chris 4-7-0-49. Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 1 4 22-1-163 RECEIVING: Rutgers-Carroo, Leonte 5-127; Kroft, Tyler 2-18; Martin, Robert 1-21; Agudosi, Carlton 1-18; Turzilli, Andre 1-12; Burton, Michael 1-8; Peoples, Desmon 1-1. Nebraska-Bell, Kenny 6-63; Westerkamp, Jordan 3-40; Moore, Alonzo 2-26; Abdullah, Ameer 2-26; Cotton, Sam 1-8. INTERCEPTIONS: Rutgers-Lambert, Quanzell 1-0. Nebraska-Gerry, Nate 1-28 FUMBLES: Rutgers-None Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 2-1; Team 1-0; Mitchell, Josh 1-0 SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Rutgers-None. Nebraska-; Gregory, Randy 1-12, Collins, Maliek 1-7 TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Rutgers-Longa, Steve 8-2. Nebraska-Anderson, Zaire 6-5

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Game 9 No. 17 Nebraska 35, Purdue 14 SCORE BY QUARTERS Purdue No. 17 Nebraska

1 2 3 4 FINAL 0 7 0 7 14 7 14 7 7 35

Lincoln (Nov. 1)--- Nebraska’s special teams and defense provided big plays and short fields in a 35-14 win over Purdue at Memorial Stadium. In the contest, Purdue outgained Nebraska 340-297, but Nebraska’s special teams blocked two punts which led directly to a pair of touchdowns. The Blackshirts held Purdue quarterback Austin Appleby to just 18-of-46 passing for 216 yards. The Husker defense made life tough for Appleby, recording two interceptions, 11 pass breakups, nine hurries and three sacks. Zaire Anderson led the Blackshirts with 11 tackles, including a TFL and a hurry, while Maliek Collins added five tackles, including a sack and three hurries, Josh Mitchell also chipped in four tackles, including a pair of sacks, and three pass breakups. Tommy Armstrong Jr. led a Nebraska rushing attack that managed 179 yards, largely without the services of AllAmerican I-back Ameer Abdullah, who left the game midway through the first quarter with an injury. Armstrong rushed 13 times for 70 yards, including a 29-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. He also completed 8-of-21 passes for 118 yards with a 17-yard touchdown pass to De’Mornay Pierson-El on NU’s second offensive play of the game. Imani Cross added 66 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries, while Terrell Newby contributed 42 yards and a score. In a first half dominated by defense and special teams, Nebraska carried a 21-7 lead into the locker room at halftime. Kieron Williams got NU started quickly, as his blocked punt on the first possession of the game put the ball at the Purdue 17. Two plays later, Armstrong found Pierson-El for a scoring pass to give the Big Red a 7-0 lead just 1:35 into the game. The Blackshirts held Purdue to just one first down as Nebraska took a 7-0 lead to the second quarter. However, with the wind at their back, Purdue was able to string together some positive plays and turned a strange play into points to tie the score at seven with 11:48 left in the half. Nebraska appeared to end a Purdue push into Husker territory with a Byerson Cockrell interception. But after Cockrell’s interception, he was hit and fumbled to give the Boilermakers the ball back at the NU 32. Three plays later, Appleby uncorked a 25-yard touchdown run. But Armstong and the Husker offense rose to the occasion with a pair of strong drives. NU answered Purdue’s score with an eight-play, 65-yard march that included a 27-yard run by Armstrong to help set up a two-yard Cross touchdown blast with 8:09 left in the half. After another Blackshirt stop, Brandon Reilly gave the NU special teams its second blocked punt of the day to set the Huskers up at their own 49. The Big Red capitalized, as Armstrong capped a six-play, 51-yard drive with his 29-yard touchdown run to convert 4th-and-4 and give the Huskers a 21-7 lead with 3:35 left in the half. Nebraska continued to dominate the third quarter, extending its margin to 28-7 with Cross’ second short touchdown run of the day to cap a 10-play, 45-yard drive with 4:19 left. Although Purdue was turned away on its first play of the quarter, the Boilermakers cut NU’s margin to 14 with 10:18 left when Appleby connected with Cameron Posey on a 23-yard touchdown pass. Nebraska added a seven-yard Newby touchdown run with two minutes left after the Blackshirts held on 4th-and-21 at the NU 7 to give the offense another short field.

SCORING SUMMARY

1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 4th 4th

13:25 11:48 08:09 03:35 04:19 10:18 02:00

NEB PUR NEB NEB NEB PUR NEB

Pierson-El 17 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Appleby 25 yd run (Griggs kick) Cross 2 yd run (Brown kick) Armstrong Jr. 29 yd run (Brown kick) Cross 1 yd run (Brown kick) Posey 23 yd pass from Appleby (Griggs kick) Newby 7 yd run (Brown kick)

TEAM STATISTICS Pur

Neb

16 17 32-124 51-179 216 118 46-18-2 21-8-2 78-340 72-297 0-0 0-0 1-28 4-57 6-93 2-29 2-36 2-10 7-26.3 6-43.2 1-0 3-1 5-51 3-30 29:32 30:28 2 of 16 4 of 14 1 of 6 2 of 3 1-2 4-6 1-7 3-23

RUSHING: Purdue-Hunt, Akeem 21-66; Appleby, Austin 7-23; Green, Keyante 1-18; Mostert, Raheem 2-14; Anthrop, Danny 1-3. Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 13-70; Cross, Imani 20-66; Newby, Terrell 9-42; Nelson, Jordan 1-4; Abdullah, Ameer 6-1; TEAM 2-Minus-4 PASSING: Purdue-Appleby, Austin 18-46-2 -216. Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 8-21-2-118 RECEIVING: Purdue-Hunt, Akeem 7-43; Anthrop, Danny 4-80; Posey, Cameron 3-44; Sinz, Justin 2-22; Holmes, Gabe 1-23; Monteroso, Dan 1-4. Nebraska-Westerkamp, Jordan 3-58; Pierson-El, De’Mornay 3-49; Newby, Terrell 1-6; Bell, Kenny 1-5 INTERCEPTIONS: Purdue-Feichter, Landon 2-36. Nebraska-Gerry, Nate 1-0, Cockrell, Byerson 1-10 FUMBLES (total-lost): Purdue-Anthrop, Danny 1-0. Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 2-0; Cockrell, Byerson 1-1 SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Purdue-Replogle, Jake 3-4 Nebraska-Mitchell, Josh 2-14; Collins, Maliek 1-9 TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Purdue-Ezechukwu, Danny 4-8. Nebraska-Anderson, Zaire 6-5

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Game 10 No. 22 Wisconsin 59, No. 11 Nebraska 24 SCORE BY QUARTERS No. 11 Nebraska No. 22 Wisconsin

1 10 3

2 7 21

3 0 28

4 FINAL 7 24 7 59

Madison, Wis. (Nov. 15)--- Nebraska capitalized on three early fumbles by Wisconsin to jump to an early 17-3 lead, but the No. 22 Badgers took control midway through the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium to hand the Huskers a 59-24 loss. With the win, the Badgers climbed into sole possession of first place in the Big Ten West Division standings. Nebraska’s Blackshirts recovered three first-half fumbles by the Badgers, including two by Melvin Gordon. The Huskers turned the first three Wisconsin miscues into 17 points in the game’s first 16 minutes. The Huskers started the scoring with a 32-yard field goal less than three minutes into the game to give NU a 3-0 lead. Just 3:03 later, Tommy Armstrong Jr. connected with Kenny Bell on a 12-yard touchdown pass to give the Huskers a 10-0 lead. After Wisconsin found the scoreboard, the Blackshirts forced a fumble by Gordon that was recovered by the Huskers at the Badger 30. Eight plays later, Armstrong sprinted left untouched to paydirt to give the Big Red a 17-3 lead with 14:12 remaining in the first half. The rest of the game belonged to Gordon and the Badgers, who scored 21 straight points to take a 24-17 lead into the halftime locker room. Gordon rumbled for more than 230 yards in the first half, including a 62-yard touchdown run. Gordon added first-half runs of 44, 42 and 39 yards to amass 187 yards on those four carries. Gordon finished with an NCAA FBS record 408 yards and four TDs on 25 carries, as Wisconsin rushed for 581 yards in the win. Gordon’s yardage broke the previous record of 406 by LaDainian Tomlinson in 1999. Gordon kept going in the second half, including third-quarter runs of 43 and 68 yards. On his 68-yard gallop, Gordon broke Wisconsin’s all-time single-game rushing record. On the next play, Gordon scored his third touchdown of the game, this time from six yards out to give the Badgers a 38-17 lead with 5:46 left in the third quarter. After a Husker punt, the Badgers went 58 yards on six plays as Tanner McEvoy went the final 11 yards for the score. On NU’s next offensive series, Marcus Trotter recovered an Armstrong fumble, and Wisconsin needed two plays to convert with Gordon scoring his fourth touchdown of the day, a 26-yard run that put him over 400 yards on the final play of the quarter to make it 52-17. The teams traded touchdowns in the fourth quarter with Terrell Newby notching the Huskers’ final score, a touchdown from 1-yard out.

SCORING SUMMARY

1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th

12:24 09:21 06:10 14:12 12:21 07:21 03:31 08:06 05:46 01:00 00:00 05:34 02:54

TEAM STATISTICS

NEB NEB WIS NEB WIS WIS WIS WIS WIS WIS WIS WIS NEB

Brown 32 yd field goal Bell 12 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Gaglianone 26 yd field goal Armstrong Jr. 5 yd run (Brown kick) Gordon 62 yd run (Gaglianone kick) Clement 17 yd run (Gaglianone kick) Arneson 5 yd pass from Stave (Gaglianone kick) Gordon 1 yd run (Gaglianone kick) Gordon 6 yd run (Gaglianone kick) McEvoy 11 yd run (Gaglianone kick) Gordon 26 yd run (Gaglianone kick) Ogunbowale 8 yd run (Gaglianone kick) Newby 2 yd run (Brown kick)

NEB

WIS

11 20 46-118 53-581 62 46 18-6-1 11-7-0 64-180 64-627 1-3 0-0 1-14 0-0 7-146 3-66 0-0 1-14 8-46.9 3-26.3 5-4 5-4 7-55 6-55 28:40 31:20 3 of 14 3 of 8 0 of 0 0 of 0 4-4 7-7 1-5 4-31

RUSHING: Wisconsin-Gordon, Melvin 25-408; Ogunbowale, Dare 10-62; McEvoy, Tanner 6-56; Doe, Kenzel 2-37; Clement, Corey 5-22; Houston, Bart 1-4; Team 3-minus-3; Stave, Joel 1-minus-5. Nebraska-Abdullah, Ameer 18-69; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 20-17; Foltz, Sam 1-14; Newby, Terrell 5-11; Cross, Imani 2-7. PASSING: Wisconsin-Stave, Joel 7-11-0-46. Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 6-18-1-62. RECEIVING: Wisconsin-Doe, Kenzel 2-16; Erickson, Alex 2-13; Fredrick, Jordan 1-11; Arneson, Sam 1-5 Fumagalli, Troy 1-1. Nebraska-Bell, Kenny 2-14; Abdullah, Ameer 1-26; Reilly, Brandon 1-14; Westerkamp, Jordan 1-6; Pierson-El, De’Mornay 1-2. INTERCEPTIONS: Wisconsin-Jean, Peniel 1-14. Nebraska-None FUMBLES (total-lost): Wisconsin-Gordon, Melvin 2-2; Doe, Kenzel 1-1; McEvoy, Tanner 1-0; Houston, Bart 1-1. Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 3-2; Abdullah, Ameer 1-1; Newby, Terrell 1-1 SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Wisconsin-Trotter, Marcus 1-8; Hudson, Austin 1-6; Jean, Peniel 1-6; Schobert, Joe 0.5-6; Goldberg; Arthur 0.5-5. Nebraska-Gregory, Randy 0.5-3; Collins, Maliek 0.5-2 TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Wisconsin-Trotter, Marcus 4-8 Nebraska-Cooper, Corey 6-4

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Game 11 Minnesota 28, No. 21 Nebraska 24 Game 12 Nebraska 37, Iowa 34 (OT) SCORE BY QUARTERS Minnesota No. 21 Nebraska

1 2 7 0 7 14

3 4 FINAL 14 7 28 3 0 24

Lincoln, Neb. (Nov. 22) -- Nebraska’s bid for a ninth win and a perfect home record fell short, as the Huskers’ final drive ended on a turnover inside the Minnesota 5-yard line, giving the Gophers a 28-24 victory. Trailing 21-7, Minnesota took advantage of a short field after NU’s first drive of the second half to go 35 yards, capped by David Cobb’s 17yard TD run to make it a seven-point game. Nebraska answered with a 30-yard Drew Brown field goal to make it 24-14, before Minnesota put up another touchdown on a 19-yard run from Rodrick Williams Jr. on 4th-and-1 to close to within three. Midway through the fourth quarter, Minnesota marched 80 yards on 10 plays, as Mitch Leidner’s second TD of the day, a three-yard run over the left side with 3:25 left, gave Minnesota a 28-24 lead. Tommy Armstrong Jr., who finished the day 12-of-19 passing for 223 yards and one touchdown, led the Huskers down the field beginning with a 16-yard pass to De’Mornay Pierson-El and a 13-yard pass to Lane Hovey before a 15-yard personal foul put the Huskers at the Minnesota 31. Three plays later, Armstrong found Pierson-El on the right side line. Pierson-El leaped high and came down momentarily with the football, but it was ripped out of his hands by Briean Boddy-Calhoun at the Minnesota 2. Pierson-El was Nebraska’s leading receiver on the day, finishing with four catches for 87 yards, including an 18-yard touchdown. As a team, Nebraska produced 397 total yards, including 174 on the ground led by 98 yards and the game’s first touchdown by senior Ameer Abdullah. Armstrong added 45 yards on 12 carries to finish with 268 total yards of offense. Minnesota answered with 416 total yards, including 281 yards on the ground. Leidner led the Gophers with 110 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries, while adding 135 yards on 8-of-17 passing. Nebraska took a 21-7 lead into the locker room thanks to solid defense and a pair of huge plays. Kenny Bell came up with the first big play for the Big Red on Senior Day, hauling in Armstrong’s pass over the middle and racing 73 yards to the left sideline. Bell was tackled out of bounds at the Minnesota 5. Two plays later, Abdullah scored from three yards out to give the Huskers a 7-0 lead. Minnesota answered the drive with a nine-play, 71-yard drive capped by Leidner’s one-yard sneak to tie the score with 4:43 left in the quarter. The Huskers regained the lead on Armstrong’s 18-yard touchdown pass to Pierson-El with 10:57 left in the half to put the Big Red back up, 14-7. Minnesota threatened to answer before the Blackshirts stiffened to force a 30-yard field goal attempt by Ryan Santoso. The Huskers then came up with a huge special teams’ play, as defensive end Randy Gregory blocked Santoso’s kick, which was scooped up by safety Nate Gerry, who raced 85 yards to give the Huskers a 21-7 lead. Gerry added 11 tackles and a pair of pass breakups on the day from his safety spot, while Gregory added eight stops including a sack of Leidner to end the half.

SCORING SUMMARY

1st 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th

09:42 04:43 10:57 05:18 11:14 07:19 01:47 03:25

NEB MINN NEB NEB MINN NEB MINN MINN

Abdullah 2 yd run (Brown kick) Leidner 1 yd run (Santoso kick) Pierson-El 18 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Gerry 85 yd blocked FG return (Brown kick) Cobb 17 yd run (Santoso kick) Brown 30 yd field goal Williams 19 yd run (Santoso kick) Leidner 3 yd run (Santoso kick)

TEAM STATISTICS Minn

NEB

23 18 53-281 38-174 135 223 18-8-0 20-12-0 71-416 58-397 2-26 0-0 1-12 0-0 4-76 1-16 0-0 0-0 4-37.8 4-43.5 2-0 3-2 1-15 3-25 35:03 24:57 5 of 12 6 of 13 1 of 1 0 of 0 4-5 3-3 4-23 2-22

RUSHING: Minnesota-Leidner, Mitch 22-111; Cobb, David 15-80; Kirkwood, Donnell 7-32; Williams Jr., Rodrick 3-22; Maye, KJ 2-15; Edwards, Berkley 2-11; Jones, Donovahn 1-8; Team 1-minus-2; Epping, Zac 0-4. Nebraska-Abdullah, Ameer 20-98; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 12-45; Cross, Imani 6-31. PASSING: Minnesota-Leidner, Mitch 8-17-0-135; Team 0-1-0-0. Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 12-190-223; Team 0-1-0-0 RECEIVING: Minnesota-Williams, Maxx 3-45; Maye, KJ 2-50; Cobb, David 2-29; Thomas, Miles 1-11. Nebraska-Westerkamp, Jordan 5-47; Pierson-El, De’Mornay 4-87; Bell, Kenny 1-73; Hovey, Lane 1-13; Moore, Alonzo 1-3. INTERCEPTIONS: Minnesota-None. Nebraska-None. FUMBLES (total-lost): Minnesota-Leidner, Mitch 1-0; Myrick, Jalen 1-0. Nebraska-Pierson-El, De’Mornay 2-2; Allen, Taariq 1-0. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Minnesota-Wilson, Damien 2-5; Cockran, Theiren 1-7, Amaefula, Michael 0.5-6; Campbell, De’Vondre 0.5-5. Nebraska-McMullen, Greg 1-12; Gregory, Randy 1-10 TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Minnesota-Campbell, De’Vondre 7-4. Nebraska-Anderson, Zaire 5-7

SCORE BY QUARTERS Nebraska Iowa

1 2 3 4 OT FINAL 0 7 7 17 6 37 0 10 14 7 3 34

Iowa City, Iowa (Nov. 28) -- Nebraska overcame a 24-7 thirdquarter deficit, as Tommy Armstrong Jr. threw a career-high four touchdowns, including a 9-yard strike to Kenny Bell in overtime, giving Nebraska a 37-34 win over Iowa. After Iowa scored a field goal on its first possession in overtime, the Huskers were facing 3rd and 6 at the Iowa 21-yard line. Armstrong kept the drive alive by hitting Bell for 12 yards to the Iowa 9. On the next play, Armstrong scrambled and found Bell at the pylon in the corner of the end zone, giving the Huskers the comeback win and the Heroes Game Trophy for the third time in four years. Armstrong completed 12-of-27 passes for 202 yards and four scores, while Bell had three catches for 53 yards and two scores. Ameer Abdullah rushed 13 times for 106 yards, as the Huskers totaled 363 yards and received big performance from De’Mornay Pierson-El, who returned three punts for 134 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Nebraska needed heroics to get the game to overtime, going 69 yards before Drew Brown’s 20-yard field goal with eight seconds left sent the game to overtime. Armstrong completed a 14-yarder to Cethan Carter and a 35-yard pass to Brandon Reilly to get the ball to the Iowa 12 to keep the drive alive and help set up the field goal. Iowa controlled most of the action early, but the Blackshirts were opportunistic, forcing four first-half turnovers, including two in the red zone. NU finally cashed in on a Hawkeye turnover late the first half to pull within 10-7 at the break. Iowa dominated time of possession in the first half with a 20:01-to-9:59 advantage, while also racking up 178 yards on 40 plays, while Nebraska managed 92 yards on 21 plays. Iowa got the ball first and drove down into Nebraska territory. With 3rd-and-goal at the Nebraska 7-yard line, Iowa’s Jake Rudock tried to thread a pass into the end zone, but instead sophomore safety Nate Gerry came through with his team-high fifth interception of the year. Rudock completed 19-of-38 passes for 230 yards, but had an interception and was sacked four times. The Blackshirts forced five straight punts after falling behind 24-7, and Pierson-El nearly broke one, returning a punt 41 yards to the Iowa 32-yard line. The Huskers took advantage one play later, as Armstrong found Bell for a 32-yard touchdown pass - his first reception of the day - to pull the Huskers within 24-21 with 13:24 left. After a three-and-out, Pierson-El gave the Huskers their first lead of the day, as the freshman took the punt from Dillon Kidd and found a seam, taking it 80 yards for his third punt return touchdown of the season to give NU a 28-24 lead.

SCORING SUMMARY

2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 4th 4th OT OT

09:07 01:44 00:20 11:21 08:45 01:44 13:24 12:06 01:49 00:08 15:00 15:00

TEAM STATISTICS

IOWA IOWA NEB IOWA IOWA NEB NEB NEB IOWA NEB IOWA NEB

Lowdermilk 17 yd interception return (Koehn kick) Koehn 22 yd field goal Abdullah 5 yd run (Brown kick) Smith 37 yd pass from Rudock (Koehn kick) Ott 12-yd punt return (Koehn kick) Allen 34 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Bell 32 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick) Pierson-El 80 yd punt return (Brown kick) Canzeri 5 yd pass from Rudock (Koehn kick) Brown 20 yd field goal Koehn 25 yd field goal Bell 9 yd pass from Armstrong Jr.

NEB IOWA

13 24 31-161 50-142 202 230 12-28-2 19-38-1 59-363 88-372 2-17 0-0 3-134 4-44 2-43 6-126 1-10 2-17 6-29.5 5-44.2 0-0 3-3 5-49 3-21 22:16 37:44 5 of 15 10 of 20 0 of 0 1 of 1 3-4 3-5 3-26 2-5

RUSHING: IOWA-Weisman, Mark 24-82; Canzeri, Jordan 16-55; Parker, Jonathan 1-4; Rudock, Jake 8-2. Nebraska-Abdullah, Ameer 13-106; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 11-31; Cross, Imani 3-14; Pierson-El, De’Mornay 4-10 PASSING: IOWA-Rudock, Jake 19-38-1-230-2. Nebraska-Armstong Jr., Tommy 12-27-2-202-4; Fyfe, Ryker 0-1-0-0-0 RECEIVING: IOWA-Martin-Manley, Kevonte 6-63; Smith, Tevaun 4-71; Canzeri, Jordan 3-17; Duzey, Jake 2-28; Kenny, John 2-20; Hamilton, Ray 1-10; Powell, Damond 1-6. Nebraska-Bell, Kenny 3-53; Carter, Cethan 2-48; Westerkamp, Jordan 2-13; Abdullah, Ameer 2-13; Reilly, Brandon 1-35; Allen, Taariq 1-34; Pierson-El, De’Mornay 1-6. INTERCEPTIONS: IOWA-Lowdermilk, John 1-17; King, Desmond 1-0. Nebraska-Gerry, Nate 1-10 FUMBLES (total-lost): IOWA-VandeBerg, Matt 1-1; Rudock, Jake 1-1; Powell, Damond. Nebraska-None SACKS (Sacks-Yds): IOWA-Alston, Quinton 1-3; Davis, Carl 1-2. Nebraska-Valentin, Vincent 1-10; Collins, Maliek 1-9; Anderson, Zaire 1-7 TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): IOWA-Lomas, Jordan 6-2; Alston, Quinton 4-4. Nebraska-Gerry, Nate 10-5

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NCAA Statistics 2014 nebraska statistics

Nebraska - 2014-15 Football Ranking Summary thru games 12/13/2014 Nebraskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NCAA Statistical Rankings Statistic

National Conference National Value Rank Rank Leader

3rd Down Conversion Pct (125 ranked) 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense (125 ranked) 4th Down Conversion Pct (125 ranked)

52 9 58

4 4 7

4th Down Conversion Pct Defense (125 ranked) Blocked Kicks (66 ranked) Blocked Kicks Allowed (122 ranked)

51 9 32

7 3 4

1 116 38 53

1 13 4 9

Fewest Penalties Per Game (125 ranked)

Fewest Penalty Yards (125 ranked) Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game (125 ranked) First Downs Defense (125 ranked)

55 56 29

10 11 6

First Downs Offense (125 ranked) Fumbles Lost (125 ranked)

52 110

4 13

Fumbles Recovered (125 ranked)

Kickoff Return Defense (125 ranked) Kickoff Returns (125 ranked) Net Punting (125 ranked) Passes Had Intercepted (125 ranked)

53 82 74 58

7 10 4 6

Passes Intercepted (125 ranked)

Passing Offense (125 ranked) Passing Yards Allowed (125 ranked) Passing Yards per Completion (125 ranked) Punt Return Defense (125 ranked) Punt Returns (125 ranked) Red Zone Defense (125 ranked) Red Zone Offense (125 ranked) Rushing Defense (125 ranked) Rushing Offense (125 ranked) Sacks Allowed (124 ranked) Scoring Defense (125 ranked) Scoring Offense (125 ranked) Tackles for Loss Allowed (125 ranked) Team Passing Efficiency (125 ranked) Team Passing Efficiency Defense (125 ranked) Team Sacks (125 ranked) Team Tackles for Loss (125 ranked) Time of Possession (125 ranked) Total Defense (125 ranked) Total Offense (125 ranked) Turnover Margin (125 ranked) Turnovers Gained (124 ranked) Turnovers Lost (125 ranked) Winning Percentage (12 4 ranked)

91 26 4 90 5 42 26 78 16 28 48 13 20 59 3 44 50 61 48 33 74 38 94 17

9 7 1 9 1 3 5 9 4 3 8 3 2 6 2 8 7 9 8 4 6 5 11 4

Blocked Punts (16 ranked) Blocked Punts Allowed (125 ranked) Completion Percentage (125 ranked) Defensive TDs (38 ranked) Fewest Penalties (125 ranked)

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0.421 Georgia Tech 0.307 Virginia Tech 0.500 Missouri Georgia 0.474 Penn St. 4 4 teams tied 1 31 teams tied

Value

Conference Value Leader

0.570 Ohio St. 0.273 Wisconsin 0.857 Minnesota 0.857 0.188 Penn St. 6 Northwestern 0 Wisconsin Michigan St. Indiana 2 Temple 3 4 teams tied Tulsa 3 0 83 teams tied 0 7 teams tied 0.513 Southern California 0.701 Ohio St. 2 Washington 7 Ohio St. 68 Navy 28 Michigan Iowa 5.67 Navy 2.33 Michigan Iowa 610 Navy 277 Iowa 50.83 Navy 23.08 Iowa 224 Clemson 168 Penn St. Michigan St. 261 Baylor 366 Ohio St. 13 UNLV 3 Michigan St. Boston College 3 Missouri 3 10 FIU 19 Michigan St. Temple 19 20.33 UConn 15.49 Iowa 20.09 UAB 28.15 Michigan St. 36.81 Idaho 43.45 Ohio St. 11 Oregon 2 Iowa Army 2 12 Louisville 25 Ohio St. Louisiana Tech 25 198.0 Washington St. 477.7 Michigan St. 196.3 San Jose St. 117.8 Wisconsin 15.04 Georgia Tech 17.75 Nebraska 9.13 TCU -1.00 Penn St. 16.11 Stanford 18.29 Nebraska 0.805 Mississippi St. 0.600 Northwestern 0.887 Memphis 0.943 Maryland 176.5 Penn St. 84.8 Penn St. 248.3 Navy 345.1 Wisconsin 1.58 Oklahoma 0.67 Michigan St. 24.8 Ole Miss 13.8 Penn St. 37.4 Baylor 48.8 Ohio St. 4.75 Duke 3.33 Michigan St. 131.46 Oregon 185.34 Ohio St. 100.60 LSU 98.70 Penn St. 2.33 Utah 4.33 Michigan St. 6.3 Clemson 10.2 Ohio St. 29:55 Michigan St. 35:14 Michigan St. 372.8 Clemson 259.6 Penn St. 446.3 Baylor 581.3 Ohio St. -0.17 Michigan St. 1.67 Michigan St. 22 Louisiana Tech 40 Michigan St. 24 Oregon 8 Michigan St. 0.750 Florida St. 1.000 Ohio St.

0.515 0.281 0.778 0.188 6 0 0 0 2 0 0.643 5 42 42 3.50 3.50 347 28.92 174 174 335 6

16 16.29 24.06 41.31 6 21 261.6 164.3 15.04 3.68 16.11 0.771 0.909 84.8 314.0 0.83 17.7 45.2 4.17 172.36 99.71 3.08 7.7 35:14 269.8 507.6 1.67 33 13 0.923

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Nebraska Bowl Game Records

Team Records

Individual Records

» Most Plays............................................................ 90; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame » Most Yards....................................................... 636; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern » Fewest Yards.................................................................. 110; 1955 Orange Bowl vs. Duke » Best Per-Play Average........................................ 7.7; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern » Most First Downs................................................. 30; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame ................................................................................ 30; 1998 Orange Bowl vs. Tennessee » Fewest First Downs............................................................ 6; 1955 Orange Bowl vs. Duke

» Most Yards Gained........................... 304; Tommie Frazier, 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida » Best Per-Play Average..........16.4; Johnny Rodgers, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame » Most TDs Responsible......................4; Bob Churchich, 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama ..................................................4; Craig Sundberg, 1985 Sugar Bowl vs. Louisiana State ................................................... 4; Johnny Rodgers, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame ........................................................ 4; Eric Crouch, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern

Rushing

» Most Attempts...............................37; Cory Ross, 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State » Most Yards............................ 240; Dan Alexander, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern » Best Per-Rush Average.....................12.4; Tommie Frazier, 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida » Longest Rush.......................................75; Tommie Frazier, 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida » Most Rushing TDs................................3; Scott Frost, 1998 Orange Bowl vs. Tennessee ................................................... 3; Johnny Rodgers, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame

Total Offense

» Most Attempts................................................... 69; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern » Most Yards.................................................................... 524; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida » Best Per-Rush Average....................................................7.7; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida » Fewest Rushing Attempts..........................................24; 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama » Fewest Rushing Yards.................................................... 58; 1941 Rose Bowl vs. Stanford » Most Touchdowns............................................................ 6; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida .................................................................................. 6; 1998 Orange Bowl vs. Tennessee ..............................................................................6; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern

Passing

» Most Attempts..............................................................38; 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama » Fewest Attempts................................................................ 9; 1955 Orange Bowl vs. Duke ....................................................................................... 9; 1964 Orange Bowl vs. Auburn » Most Completions........................................................22; 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama » Fewest Completions.......................................................... 1; 1955 Orange Bowl vs. Duke » Most Interceptions Thrown............................................5; 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama » Most Yards......................................................... 260; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame » Fewest Yards.................................................................... 16; 1974 Sugar Bowl vs. Florida » Most Touchdowns.......................................................3; 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama ............................................................................. 3; 1985 Sugar Bowl vs. Louisiana State ..............................................................................3; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern ......................................................................................3; 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan » Highest Completion Percentage..................................................................... .824 (14-17) ............................................................................... 1977 Liberty Bowl vs. North Carolina » Lowest Completion Percentage......................................................................... .111 (1-9) ............................................................................................... 1955 Orange Bowl vs. Duke

Punting

» Most Punts..................................................................10; 1980 Cotton Bowl vs. Houston » Best Average............................................................51.5; 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan

Scoring

» Most Points........................................................ 66; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern » Most Touchdowns................................................9; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern » Largest Margin of Victory...................................49; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern » Largest Margin of Defeat................................................. 27; 1955 Orange Bowl vs. Duke ......................................................................................27; 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama » Most Points in a Loss.....................................................30; 1984 Orange Bowl vs. Miami » Fewest Points in a Win................................................. 13; 1964 Orange Bowl vs. Auburn ......................................................................................... 13; 1974 Sugar Bowl vs. Florida » Most Points in a Quarter.....................31 (second); 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern » Fewest Points Scored.......................................................0; 1992 Orange Bowl vs. Miami

Turnovers

» Most Fumbles............................................................... 6; 1986 Fiesta Bowl vs. Michigan .........................................................................................6; 1984 Orange Bowl vs. Miami » Most Fumbles Lost............................................ 4; 1983 Orange Bowl vs. Louisiana State ..................................................................................... 4; 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama » Fewest Fumbles.............................................................................................. 0; 10 games » Most Turnovers (fumbles & interceptions)....................7; 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama

Interceptions

» Most Passes Intercepted.................................................... 6; 1969 Sun Bowl vs. Georgia » Most Return Yards............................................................ 68; 1969 Sun Bowl vs. Georgia

Penalties

» Most Penalties..................................................... 12; 2010 Holiday Bowl vs. Washington » Most Yards Penalized......................................... 102; 2010 Holiday Bowl vs. Washington » Fewest Penalties..................................... 1; 1976 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl vs. Texas Tech » Fewest Yards Penalized........................... 5; 1976 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl vs. Texas Tech

Total Offense

Rushing

Passing

» Most Attempts............................................36; Joe Ganz, 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson » Most Completions............................ 21; Bob Churchich, 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama » Most Interceptions Thrown...................... 4; David Humm, 1974 Sugar Bowl vs. Florida » Most Yards................................................236; Joe Ganz, 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson » Most Touchdowns............................3; Bob Churchich, 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama ..................................................3; Craig Sundberg, 1985 Sugar Bowl vs. Louisiana State ...................................................................3; Zac Taylor, 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan » Best Percentage.......... .846 (11-13); Tom Sorley, 1977 Liberty Bowl vs. North Carolina » Longest TD Pass....................................... 99; Tommy Armstrong Jr. to Quincy Enunwa, .............................................................................................2014 Gator Bowl vs. Georgia

Receiving

» Most Receptions....................................... 6; Tom Penny, 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama ..................................................... 6; Bobby Thomas, 1975 Fiesta Bowl vs. Arizona State ........................................................6; Dennis Richnafsky, 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama ............................................................... 6; Marlon Lucky, 2006 Cotton Bowl vs. Auburn » Most Yards.............................138; Johnny Mitchell, 1991 Citrus Bowl vs. Georgia Tech » Most TDs..................................................2; Tony Jeter, 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama ......................................................... 2; Todd Frain, 1985 Sugar Bowl vs. Louisiana State ..................................................... 2; Matt Davison, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern ...........................................................2; Terrence Nunn, 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan ............................................................. 2; Quincy Enunwa, 2014 Gator Bowl vs. Georgia » Longest Reception...............................99; Quincy Enunwa from Tommy Armstrong Jr., .............................................................................................2014 Gator Bowl vs. Georgia

Interceptions

» Most Interceptions....................... 2; Chad Daffer, 1985 Sugar Bowl vs. Louisiana State ................................................................. 2; Charles Fryar, 1989 Orange Bowl vs. Miami ..............................................................2; Tyrone Legette, 1992 Orange Bowl vs. Miami » Most Return Yards..............................65; Steve Manstedt, 1974 Cotton Bowl vs. Texas » Longest Return....................................65; Steve Manstedt, 1974 Cotton Bowl vs. Texas » Passes Broken Up.......................... 5; Zackary Bowman, 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan

Punting

» Most Punts..............................................10; Tim Smith, 1980 Cotton Bowl vs. Houston » Best Average........................................ 51.5; Sam Koch, 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan » Longest Punt.................................62; Grant Campbell, 1982 Orange Bowl vs. Clemson

Punt Returns

» Most Returns......................... 8, DeJuan Groce, 2002 Independence Bowl vs. Ole Miss » Most Return Yards ...............136; Johnny Rodgers, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame » Longest Return........................77; Johnny Rodgers, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame

Kickoff Returns

» Most Returns............................... 5; Josh Davis, 2002 Independence Bowl vs. Ole Miss ..........................................................................5; Josh Davis, 2002 Rose Bowl vs. Miami ............................................................ 5; Damon Benning, 1995 Orange Bowl vs. Miami ....................................................................5; Richard Bell,1989 Orange Bowl vs. Miami » Most Return Yards .......................... 130; Frank Solich, 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama » Longest Return........................................ 92; Willie Ross, 1962 Gotham Bowl vs. Miami

Scoring

» Most Points............................. 24; Johnny Rodgers, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame » Most Touchdowns.................... 4; Johnny Rodgers, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame » Longest TD Play............................99; Quincy Enunwa pass from Tommy Armstrong Jr., .............................................................................................2014 Gator Bowl vs. Georgia » Most Field Goals...........................................4; Paul Rogers, 1969 Sun Bowl vs. Georgia ................................................................. 4; Alex Henery, 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson ................................................................ 4; Alex Henery, 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona » Longest Field Goal........................ 51; Josh Brown, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern » Most PATs....................... 9 (of 9 att.); Josh Brown, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern

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Team

Total Offense

» Most Plays......................................................................86; Alabama, 1966 Orange Bowl » Most Yards............................................................. 589; Georgia, 2013 Capital One Bowl » Fewest Yards................................................................. 109; Arizona, 2009 Holiday Bowl » Best Per-Play Average............................................. 8.3; Georgia, 2013 Capital One Bowl » Most First Downs............................................................. 34; Miami, 1962 Gotham Bowl » Fewest First Downs........................................................... 6; Arizona, 2009 Holiday Bowl

Rushing

» Most Attempts.....................................................................64; Duke, 1955 Orange Bowl » Most Yards................................................................ 292; Oklahoma, 1979 Orange Bowl » Best Per-Rush Average.......................................... 6.1; Northwestern, 2000 Alamo Bowl » Fewest Rushing Attempts............................................... 20; Arizona, 2009 Holiday Bowl » Fewest Rushing Yards........................................................-28; Florida, 1996 Fiesta Bowl

Passing

» Most Attempts...........................................................51; Florida State, 1988 Fiesta Bowl » Most Completions.....................................................28; Florida State, 1988 Fiesta Bowl » Most Interceptions Thrown.................................................... 6; Georgia, 1969 Sun Bowl » Most Yards............................................................. 427; Georgia, 2013 Capital One Bowl » Fewest Yards................................................................... 46; Arizona, 2009 Holiday Bowl » Most Touchdowns.......................................................5; Florida State, 1990 Fiesta Bowl .................................................................................... 5; Georgia, 2013 Capital One Bowl » Highest Completion Percentage................. .714 (25-35); Tennessee, 1998 Orange Bowl » Lowest Completion Percentage...................... .231 (2-13); Alabama, 1972 Orange Bowl » Fewest Attempts........................................................... 3; Oklahoma, 1979 Orange Bowl » Fewest Completions..................................................... 2; Oklahoma, 1979 Orange Bowl

Interceptions

» Most Interceptions.............................................................5; Alabama, 1967 Sugar Bowl » Most Return Yards...............................................................84; Florida, 1974 Sugar Bowl

Punting

» Most Punts......................................................................... 10; Georgia, 1969 Sugar Bowl ................................................................................ 10; Northwestern, 2000 Alamo Bowl » Best Average............................................................52.3; Tennessee, 1998 Orange Bowl

Scoring

» Most Points............................................................... 45; Georgia Tech, 1991 Citrus Bowl .................................................................................. 45; Georgia, 2013 Capital One Bowl » Most Touchdowns.......................................................6; Florida State, 1990 Fiesta Bowl ..................................................................................... 6; Georgia Tech, 1991 Citrus Bowl .................................................................................... 6; Georgia, 2013 Capital One Bowl » Largest Margin of Victory....................................................27; Duke, 1955 Orange Bowl ...........................................................................................27; Alabama, 1967 Sugar Bowl » Fewest Points in a Win...................................................10; Arkansas, 1965 Cotton Bowl » Most Points in a Quarter........................................ 27 (second); Miami, 2002 Rose Bowl » Fewest Points Scored........................................................ 0; Arizona, 2009 Holiday Bowl

Turnovers

» Most Fumbles...................................................................7; Houston, 1980 Cotton Bowl » Most Fumbles Lost....................................................4; Mississippi State, 1980 Sun Bowl » Fewest Fumbles......................................................................................... 0; Seven times » Most Turnovers (fumbles & interceptions)............................ 9; Georgia, 1969 Sun Bowl

Penalties

» Most Penalties...........................................................13; Florida State, 1990 Fiesta Bowl » Most Yards Penalized.......................................................143; Miami, 1992 Orange Bowl » Fewest Penalties.................................................................1; Alabama, 1967 Sugar Bowl » Fewest Yards Penalized.................................................... 15; Alabama, 1967 Sugar Bowl

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Individual

Total Offense

» Most Yards Gained........................430; Aaron Murray, Georgia, 2013 Capital One Bowl » Best Per-Play Average....................15.9; Peter Tom Willis, Florida St., 1990 Fiesta Bowl » Most TDs Responsible........................5; Peter Tom Willis, Florida St., 1990 Fiesta Bowl ...........................................................5; Aaron Murray, Georgia, 2013 Capital One Bowl

Rushing

» Most Attempts...................................... 34; Chris Polk, Washington, 2010 Holiday Bowl » Most Yards...........................................177; Chris Polk, Washington, 2010 Holiday Bowl » Best Per-Rush Average.......... 8.3; Damien Anderson, Northwestern, 2000 Alamo Bowl » Longest Rush......................... 69; Damien Anderson, Northwestern, 2000 Alamo Bowl » Longest Rushing TD............... 69; Damien Anderson, Northwestern, 2000 Alamo Bowl » Most Rushing TDs.................... 2; Toward Sanford, Ole Miss, 2002 Independence Bowl ............................................................... 2; William Bell, Georgia Tech, 1991 Citrus Bowl .........................................................................2; Nick Ryder, Miami, 1962 Gotham Bowl

Passing

» Most Attempts.................................51; Danny McManus, Florida St., 1988 Fiesta Bowl » Most Completions...........................28; Danny McManus, Florida St., 1988 Fiesta Bowl » Most Interceptions Thrown.............................. 5; Paul Gilbert, Georgia, 1969 Sun Bowl » Most Yards.................................... 427; Aaron Murray, Georgia, 2013 Capital One Bowl » Most Touchdowns..............................5; Peter Tom Willis, Florida St., 1990 Fiesta Bowl ...........................................................5; Aaron Murray, Georgia, 2013 Capital One Bowl » Best Percentage.................. .696 (16-23) Shawn Jones, Georgia Tech, 1991 Citrus Bowl » Longest TD Pass..............................87; Aaron Murray, Georgia, 2013 Capital One Bowl

Receiving

» Most Receptions........................................ 9; Ray Perkins, Alabama, 1966 Orange Bowl ....................................................................... 9; Andy Hamilton, LSU, 1971 Orange Bowl » Most Yards................................................199; Andre Johnson, Miami, 2002 Rose Bowl » Most Touchdowns.................................................................................. 2; seven players .......................................... (most recent Chris Conley, Georgia, 2013 Capital One Bowl) » Longest Reception.............................87; Chris Conley, Georgia, 2013 Capital One Bowl » Longest TD Reception........................87; Chris Conley, Georgia, 2013 Capital One Bowl

Interceptions

» Most Interceptions......................................3; Bobby Johns, Alabama, 1967 Sugar Bowl » Most Return Yards.................................63; Crezdon Butler, Clemson, 2009 Gator Bowl » Longest Return.......................................63; Crezdon Butler, Clemson, 2009 Gator Bowl

Punting

» Most Punts.......................................................10; Spike Jones, Georgia, 1969 Sun Bowl ........................................................ 10; J.J. Standring, Northwestern, 2000 Alamo Bowl » Best Average......................................52.3; Chris Hogue, Tennessee, 1998 Orange Bowl » Longest Punt.........................................78; Chris Hogue, Tennessee, 1998 Orange Bowl

Punt Returns

» Most Returns........................................ 7; Steve Breaston, Michigan, 2005 Alamo Bowl » Most Yards Returned.......................... 72; Steve Breaston, Michigan, 2005 Alamo Bowl » Longest Return........................................... 48; Eddie Brown, Miami, 1984 Orange Bowl

Kickoff Returns

» Most Returns.............................................6; Reidel Anthony, Florida, 1996 Fiesta Bowl » Most Yards Return.................................195; Reidel Anthony, Florida, 1996 Fiesta Bowl » Longest Return.........................................93; Reidel Anthony, Florida, 1996 Fiesta Bowl

Scoring

» Most Points......................................... 18; William Bell, Georgia Tech, 1991 Citrus Bowl ............................................... 18; Billy Taylor, Texas Tech, 1976 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl » Most Touchdowns................................ 3; William Bell, Georgia Tech, 1991 Citrus Bowl ................................................. 3; Billy Taylor, Texas Tech, 1976 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl » Longest TD................................ 93; Reidel Anthony (kickoff), Florida, 1996 Fiesta Bowl » Most Field Goals............................... 4; Scott Bentley, Florida State; 1994 Orange Bowl ............................................................... 4; Marshall Morgan, Georgia, 2014 Gator Bowl » Longest Field Goal...................................... 49; Juan Bentanzos, LSU, 1983 Orange Bowl » Most PATs.............................................. 6; Scott Sisson, Georgia Tech, 1991 Citrus Bowl

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Combined Records

» Most Points......................................................86; 1996 Fiesta Bowl (NU 62, Florida 24) » Fewest Points................................................ 17; 1965 Cotton Bowl (NU 7, Arkansas 10) » Most Touchdowns...............................................11; 1996 Fiesta Bowl (NU 8, Florida 3) ................................................................. 11; 2000 Alamo Bowl (NU 9, Northwestern 2) » Fewest Touchdowns..................................................................................... 2; five times ........................................................ most recently 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State » Most Points in Quarter................................................... 45 (second); 2000 Alamo Bowl ................................................................................................. (NU 31, Northwestern 14) » Most Plays.......................................................163; 1969 Sun Bowl (NU 88, Georgia 75) » Most First Downs................................. 49; 2013 Capital One Bowl (NU 26, Georgia 23) » Fewest First Downs....................................22; 1965 Cotton Bowl (NU 11, Arkansas 11) » Most Total Offensive Yards......... 1,032; 2013 Capital One Bowl (NU 443, Georgia 589) » Fewest Total Offensive Yards.............. 344; 1965 Cotton Bowl (NU 168, Arkansas 176) » Most Rushing Yards...................... 708; 2000 Alamo Bowl (NU 476, Northwestern 232) » Fewest Rushing Yards................................. 129; 2009 Gator Bowl (NU 125, Clemson 4) » Most Rushes Attempted................................ 115; 1974 Sugar Bowl (NU 60, Florida 55) » Fewest Rushes Attempted............................ 61; 2009 Gator Bowl (NU 35, Clemson 26) » Most Passing Yards.........................631; 2013 Capital One Bowl (NU 204, Georgia 427) » Fewest Passing Yards..................................... 108; 1955 Orange Bowl (NU 26, Duke 82) » Most Passes Attempted.............................. 74; 2005 Alamo Bowl (NU 31, Michigan 43) » Fewest Passes Attempted..................................22; 1955 Orange Bowl (NU 9, Duke 13) » Most Passes Completed........................ 40; 1990 Fiesta Bowl (NU 15, Florida State 25) » Fewest Passes Completed......................................7; 1974 Sugar Bowl (NU 2, Florida 5) » Most Touchdown Passes............................ 7; 2013 Capital One Bowl (NU 2, Georgia 5) » Most Touchdown Rushes.......................................7; 1996 Fiesta Bowl (NU 6, Florida 1) ................................................................... 7; 2000 Alamo Bowl (NU 6, Northwestern 1) » Most Interceptions.................................................. 8; 1969 Sun Bowl (NU 2, Georgia 6) » Most Fumbles.........................................11; 1987 Sugar Bowl (NU 5, Louisiana State 6) » Fewest Fumbles..................................................0; 1985 Sugar Bowl vs. Louisiana State » Most Fumbles Lost................................. 6; 1971 Orange Bowl (NU 3, Louisiana State 3) » Most Turnovers.................................................9; 1967 Orange Bowl (NU 7, Alabama 2) ................................................................ 9; 1971 Orange Bowl (NU 4, Louisiana State 5) » Most Penalties..................................... 21; 1994 Orange Bowl (NU 11, Florida State 10) » Fewest Penalties.......................... 3; 1976 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl (NU 1, Texas Tech 2) ............................................................................. 3; 1967 Sugar Bowl (NU 2, Alabama 1) » Most Yards Penalized......................208; 1987 Sugar Bowl (NU 78, Louisiana State 130) » Fewest Yards Penalized............ 26; 1976 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl (NU 5, Texas Tech 21)

Longest Scoring Plays

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

99 92 77 75 74 71 69 68 60 60 11. 58 12. 52 52 52 52 16. 50 50 50

Quincy Enunwa pass from Tommy Armstrong Jr.; 2014 Gator Bowl vs. Georgia Willie Ross kickoff return; 1962 Gotham Bowl vs. Miami Johnny Rodgers punt return; 1972 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama Tommie Frazier run; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida Niles Paul pass from Zac Lee; 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona DeJuan Groce punt return; 2002 Rose Bowl vs. Miami Matt Davison pass from Bobby Newcombe; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern Dennis Claridge run; 1964 Orange Bowl vs. Auburn Bobby Newcombe punt return; 2000 Fiesta Bowl vs. Tennessee DeJuan Groce punt return; 2002 Independence Bowl vs. Ole Miss Bobby Newcombe pass from Eric Crouch; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern Frosty Anderson pass from Johnny Rodgers; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame Tim McCrady pass from Jeff Quinn; 1980 Sun Bowl vs. Miss. State Dana Brinson punt return; 1988 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida State Terrence Nunn pass from Zac Taylor; 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan Johnny Rodgers pass from David Humm; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame Derek Brown run; 1991 Citrus Bowl vs. Georgia Tech Eric Crouch run; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern

Longest Passes 1. 2. 3. 4.

*99 Quincy Enunwa from Tommy Armstrong Jr.; 2014 Gator Bowl vs. Georgia *74 Niles Paul from Zac Lee; 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona *69 Matt Davison from Bobby Newcombe; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern *58 Bobby Newcombe from Matt Davison; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern 58 Isaiah Fluellen from Jammal Lord; 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan St. 6. 56 Johnny Rodgers from Jerry Tagge; 1972 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama 56 Ben Cotton from Taylor Martinez; 2013 Capital One Bowl vs. Georgia 8. 55 Tim McCrady from Jeff Quinn; 1980 Sun Bowl vs. Miss. State 9. *52 Frosty Anderson from Johnny Rodgers; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame *52 Tim McCrady from Jeff Quinn; 1980 Sun Bowl vs. Miss. State *52 Terrence Nunn from Zac Taylor; 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan 12. *50 Johnny Rodgers from David Humm; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame * Scoring play

Longest Rushes

1. *75 Tommie Frazier; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida 2. *68 Dennis Claridge; 1964 Orange Bowl vs. Auburn 3. 66 Jammal Lord; 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State 4. 58 Quentin Castille; 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson 5. *50 Derek Brown; 1991 Citrus Bowl vs. Georgia Tech *50 Eric Crouch; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern 7. 47 Ahman Green; 1998 Orange Bowl vs. Tennessee 47 Willie Miller; 2000 Fiesta Bowl vs. Tennessee 9. 45 Harry Wilson; 1965 Cotton Bowl vs. Arkansas 10. 43 Ahman Green; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida * Scoring play

Interception Returns For TD 1. 2.

42 Michael Booker; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida 24 Will Compton; 2013 Capital One Bowl vs. Georgia

Punt Returns For TD 1. 2. 3. 5.

77 71 60 60 52

Johnny Rodgers; 1972 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama DeJuan Groce; 2002 Rose Bowl vs. Miami Bobby Newcombe; 2000 Fiesta Bowl vs. Tennessee DeJuan Groce; 2002 Independence Bowl vs. Ole Miss Dana Brinson; 1988 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida State

Kickoff Returns For TD 1. 92 Willie Ross; 1962 Gotham Bowl vs. Miami

Fumble Returns For TD 1.

31 Jason Peter; 1996 Orange Bowl vs. Virginia Tech

Tommie Frazier had a dazzling 75-yard touchdown run in the third quarter of the 1996 Fiesta Bowl, the longest rush in Nebraska bowl game history. Frazier finished with 199 yards rushing in the No. 1 Huskers’ 62-24 national championship victory over No. 2 Florida, which stood as an NCAA bowl game rushing record for a quarterback until 2005.

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Single-Game Top Performances 100-Yard Rushing Games 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

14. 15. 17. 18.

240 206 199 165 161 147 140 138 126 125 122 118 118 114 108 108 106 102

Dan Alexander; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern Ahman Green; 1998 Orange Bowl vs. Tennessee Tommie Frazier; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida Lawrence Phillips; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida Cory Ross; 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan Mike Rozier; 1984 Orange Bowl vs. Miami Rex Burkhead; 2013 Capital One Bowl Cory Ross; 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State Tony Davis; 1974 Sugar Bowl vs. Florida Quentin Castille; 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson Ameer Abdullah; 2014 Gator Bowl vs. Georgia Rick Berns; 1976 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl vs. Texas Tech Mike Rozier; 1983 Orange Bowl vs. Louisiana State Eric Crouch; 2002 Rose Bowl vs. Miami Dennis Claridge; 1964 Orange Bowl vs. Auburn Dan Alexander; 2000 Fiesta Bowl vs. Tennessee Tony Davis; 1974 Cotton Bowl vs. Florida Doug Dubose; 1985 Sugar Bowl vs. LSU

Passing Yards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

236 232 220 209 206 204 201 193 186 184

Joe Ganz; 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson Bob Churchich; 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama Tom Sorley; 1979 Orange Bowl vs. Oklahoma Tom Haase; 1991 Citrus Bowl vs. Georgia Tech Tommie Frazier; 1994 Orange Bowl vs. Florida State Taylor Martinez, 2013 Capital One Bowl vs. Georgia Bob Churchich; 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama Eric Crouch; 1998 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona David Humm, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame Turner Gill; 1983 Orange Bowl vs. Louisiana State

Receiving Yards 1. 2. 3.

138 129 123 123 5. 107 107 7. 96 8. 91 9. 85 10. 84 84 84

Johnny Mitchell; 1991 Citrus Bowl vs. Georgia Tech (5 receptions) Quincy Enunwa; 2014 Gator Bowl vs. Georgia (4 receptions) Corey Dixon; 1993 Orange Bowl vs. Louisiana State (5 receptions) Niles Paul; 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona (4 receptions) Chuck Malito; 1976 Bluebonnet Bowl vs. Texas Tech (3 receptions) Tim McCrady; 1980 Sun Bowl vs. Mississippi State (2 receptions) Todd Peterson; 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson (4 receptions) Terrence Nunn; 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan (4 receptions) Matt Davison; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern (3 receptions) Johnny Rodgers; 1972 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama (4 receptions) Irving Fryar; 1983 Orange Bowl vs. Louisiana State (5 receptions) Isaiah Fluellen; 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State (4 receptions)

All-Time Bowl Career Leaders Rushing Yards

1. 357 Rex Burkhead, 2009-12 (four games) 2. 349 Dan Alexander, 1998-2000 (three games) 3. 340 Mike Rozier, 1982-84 (three games) 4. 326 Ahman Green, 1996-98 (three games) 5. 325 Lawrence Phillips, 1994-96 (three games) Most Attempts: 76; Rex Burkhead, 2009-12

Passing Yards

1. 501 Bob Churchich, 1965-67 (three games) 2. 494 Eric Crouch, 1998-2002 (four games) 3. 447 Tommie Frazier, 1993-96 (four games) 4. 373 Taylor Martinez, 2010-13 (three games) 5. 365 Jerry Tagge, 1969-71 (three games) Most Attempts: 66, Bob Churchich, 1965-67 (three games) Most Completions: 41, Bob Churchich, 1965-67 (three games)

Receiving Yards

1. 233 Matt Davison, 1998-2000, (three games) 2. 200 Johnny Rodgers, 1971-73 (three games) 3. 195 Johnny Mitchell, 1991-92 (two games) 4. 173 Corey Dixon, 1993-94, (two games) 5. 150 Tim Smith, 1977-80, (three games) Most Receptions: 13, Rex Burkhead, 2009-12 (four games)

Scoring 1. 2. 3.

36 Kris Brown 1996-98 (four games) 32 Josh Brown, 1999-2002 (four games) 30 Johnny Rodgers, 1971-73 (three games) 30 Scott Frost, 1996-98 (two games) 30 Alex Henery, 2008-10 (three games) Touchdowns: 5, Frost and Rodgers

NCAA Bowl Records Held by Nebraska Team

» Most Net Rushing Yards--524 (68 att.), 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida » Most Touchdowns--10, 2000 Alama Bowl vs. Northwestern (tied with one other team) » Most Punt Returns--9, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern (tied with one other team) » Fewest Points Allowed--0, 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona (tied with several teams)

Individual

» Longest Touchdown Pass- 99 yards, Tommy Armstrong Jr. to Quincy Enunwa, 2014 Gator Bowl vs. Georgia

Longest Field Goals 1. 2.

5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

51 50 50 50 48 47 46 43 42 42

Josh Brown; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern Paul Rogers; 1969 Sun Bowl vs. Georgia Greg Barrios; 1989 Orange Bowl vs. Miami Alex Henery; 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona Alex Henery; 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson Alex Henery; 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona Pat Smith; 2014 Gator Bowl vs. Georgia Rich Sanger; 1974 Cotton Bowl vs. Texas Paul Rogers; 1969 Sun Bowl vs. Georgia Dale Klein; 1987 Sugar Bowl vs. Louisiana State

Leading Scorers 1. 2.

4. 5.

24 18 18 16 15

Sacks 1. 3.

3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Johnny Rodgers; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame Lawrence Phillips; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida Scott Frost; 1998 Orange Bowl vs. Tennessee Paul Rogers; 1969 Sun Bowl vs. Georgia Alex Henery; 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona Trev Alberts; 1994 Orange Bowl vs. Florida State (29 yards) Dwayne Harris; 1995 Orange Bowl vs. Miami (11 yards) Terrell Farley; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida (9 yards) Aaron Wills, 2000 Fiesta Bowl vs. Tennessee (8 yards) Trevor Johnson; 2002 Independence Bowl vs. Mississippi (19 yards) Trevor Johnson; 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State (16 yards) Demorrio Williams; 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State (12 yards) Ndamukong Suh; 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson (19 yards) Pierre Allen; 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona (20 yards) Lavonte David; 2012 Capital One Bowl vs. South Carolina (14 yards) Jason Ankrah; 2014 Gator Bowl vs. Georgia (21 yards)

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Second-ranked Nebraska defeated No. 3 Tennessee, 42-17, to give Head Coach Tom Osborne a share of the national championship in his final game. The 2013 Capital One Bowl was Osborne’s final game as Nebraska’s Athletic Director.

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Nebraska’s All-Time Bowl Games 1941 Rose Bowl Stanford - 21 Nebraska - 13

1962 Gotham Bowl Nebraska - 36 Miami - 34

1965 Cotton Bowl Arkansas - 10 Nebraska - 7

Score by Quarters Stanford Nebraska

Score by Quarters Miami Nebraska

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Final Arkansas 3 0 0 7 10 Nebraska 0 7 0 0 7

Statistics First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards

1 2 3 4 Final 7 7 7 0 21 7 6 0 0 13

Statistics Nebraska Miami First Downs 12 34 Rush Yards 150 181 Pass Yards 146 321 Total Yards 296 502

Statistics Nebraska Arkansas First Downs 11 11 Rush Yards 100 45 Pass Yards 68 131 Total Yards 168 176

Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 1, 1941 - Nebraska was only the third Big Six team to play in a postseason bowl game, but the Cornhuskers made their first bowl trip a memorable one with an invitation to the granddaddy of them all — The Rose Bowl. Under the warm California sun in Pasadena, Coach Biff Jones’ Cornhuskers led Clark Shaughnessy’s Stanford Indians twice in the first half, but fell victim to the innovative T-formation, 21-13. The Huskers took a 7-0 lead just six plays after the kickoff when fullback Vike Francis plunged over from the two. Stanford tied the count four plays later when Hugh Gallarneau bolted over from nine yards out. In the second quarter, the Huskers took the lead again on a 33-yard Herm Rohrig-to-Allen Zikmund pass, but the Indians came back on Frankie Albert’s 41-yard TD pass to Gallarneau for a 14-13 halftime lead. A 39-yard TD punt return by Pete Kmetovic iced the game for the Indians in the third quarter. The 92,000 fans on hand made up the largest crowd ever to see Nebraska play until the 2002 Rose Bowl (93,781).

New York, N.Y., Dec. 15, 1962 - Playing under Coach Bob Devaney, Nebraska won its first bowl game in three tries, upsetting Miami and George Mira, 36-34, in the second and last of New York’s now-defunct Gotham Bowl. Playing in Yankee Stadium before only 6,166 fans in freezing weather, the Huskers and Hurricanes put on one of the greatest bowl shows ever, trading scores in every quarter. Willie Ross’ one-yard plunge and Bill “Thunder” Thornton’s subsequent two-point conversion run gave the Huskers a 36-27 lead just minutes into the fourth quarter. Mira, who passed for 321 yards, led a valiant comeback attempt but was thwarted by a last-minute interception by Husker guard Bob Brown.

Dallas, Texas, Jan. 1, 1965 - Coach Frank Broyles' Arkansas Razorbacks mounted an 80-yard fourth quarter drive against a previously impregnable Nebraska defense to down the Huskers, 10-7, in NU's first Dallas appearance. The Huskers had led most of the way in one of the greatest defensive battles in bowl history. Arkansas opened the scoring on a 31-yard Tom McKnelly field goal in the first quarter. Sophomore Harry Wilson then capped a 69-yard Husker march in the second quarter with a one-yard plunge to give Nebraska a 7-3 halftime lead. The Huskers held that lead until Bobby Burnett finished the Arkansas drive with a three-yard TD run with 4:41 left in the game. In the fierce defensive struggle, first downs were even at 11, and the Razorbacks held a slim edge in total offense, 176-168.

1955 Orange Bowl Duke - 34 Nebraska - 7

1964 Orange Bowl Nebraska - 13 Auburn - 7

1966 Orange Bowl Alabama - 39 Nebraska - 28

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Final Duke 0 14 6 14 34 Nebraska 0 0 7 0 7

Score by Quarters Auburn Nebraska

Score by Quarters Alabama Nebraska

Statistics Nebraska Duke First Downs 9 23 Rush Yards 84 288 Pass Yards 26 82 Total Yards 110 370

Statistics Nebraska Auburn First Downs 11 17 Rush Yards 204 126 Pass Yards 30 157 Total Yards 234 283

Statistics Nebraska Alabama First Downs 17 29 Rush Yards 145 222 Pass Yards 232 296 Total Yards 377 518

Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, 1955 - If Nebraska’s first bowl bid was a memorable one, its second was one to forget. The 1954 Cornhuskers finished second behind Oklahoma in the Big Seven race and went to Miami under the no-repeat rule. Making their first bowl appearance in 14 years, Bill Glassford’s Cornhuskers trailed Duke’s Blue Devils at the half, 14-0, but pulled within 14-7 early in the third quarter after a minus two-yard Duke punt. Halfback Don Comstock scored from the three to cap a 35-yard drive. After that, it was all Duke. Coach Bill Murray’s Blue Devils rolled 65 yards to score on their next possession and added two more tallies in the fourth quarter to ice the game, 34-7.

Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, 1964 - Nebraska made its second Orange Bowl trip a happier one than the first with a 13-7 win over Auburn in the 1964 Miami classic. The Huskers evened their bowl record with the win and handed Bob Devaney his second bowl win in as many tries. Husker quarterback Dennis Claridge broke the game open before most of the 72,647 fans had settled in their seats. On the Huskers' second play from scrimmage, Claridge bolted 68 yards down the sideline to put NU ahead 7-0. At the time, it was the longest TD run in Orange Bowl history. Moments later, Dave Theisen broke another Orange Bowl record with a 31-yard field goal. The record lasted until the second quarter when Theisen booted a 36-yarder to give NU a 13-0 halftime lead. Auburn quarterback Jimmy Sidle almost brought the Tigers back, but Husker linebacker John Kirby batted a fourth-and-four pass away at the goal line with less than three minutes to go to preserve the win for Nebraska.

Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, 1966 - With the national championship riding on the outcome, Coach Bob Devaney's Huskers took on Alabama's Crimson Tide for the first time. Nebraska went into the game 10-0 and ranked third, while Alabama was 8-1-1 and fourth. Earlier in the day, top-ranked Michigan State lost to UCLA in the Rose Bowl and LSU knocked off No. 2 Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl to set up a national title game in the Orange Bowl. Playing in Nebraska's first night bowl game, 'Bama won the title 39-28. The Tide led 24-7 at the half and the game was never in serious doubt, but led by the passing of Bob Churchich, the Huskers fought back and made the final score respectable.

Nebraska Stanford 9 15 58 202 85 68 143 270

1 2 3 4 Final 6 14 7 7 34 6 14 8 8 36

1 2 3 4 Final 0 0 7 0 7 10 3 0 0 13

1 2 3 4 Final 7 17 8 7 39 0 7 6 15 28

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Nebraska’s All-Time Bowl Games 1967 Sugar Bowl Alabama - 34 Nebraska - 7

1971 Orange Bowl Nebraska - 17 LSU - 12

1973 Orange Bowl Nebraska - 40 Notre Dame - 6

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Final Alabama 17 7 3 7 34 Nebraska 0 0 0 7 7

Score by Quarters LSU Nebraska

Score by Quarters Notre Dame Nebraska

Statistics Nebraska Alabama First Downs 16 19 Rush Yards 84 157 Pass Yards 213 279 Total Yards 297 436

Statistics Nebraska LSU First Downs 18 20 Rush Yards 132 51 Pass Yards 161 227 Total Yards 293 278

Statistics Nebraska Notre Dame First Downs 30 13 Rush Yards 300 104 Pass Yards 260 103 Total Yards 560 207

New Orleans, La., Jan. 2, 1967 - Never one to duck a challenge, Coach Bob Devaney and his Huskers accepted a bid for a rematch with Alabama and Bear Bryant in the Sugar Bowl. It turned out to be a little too much of a challenge as No. 3 'Bama handed the No. 6 Huskers a 34-7 thumping. The Tide rolled up a 17-0 first-quarter advantage and led at halftime, 24-0, behind the passing of Kenny Stabler. Sophomore fullback Dick Davis prevented a complete whitewashing with a 15-yard TD catch of a Bob Churchich pass on the first play of the fourth quarter for NU's only score. Churchich sparkled again against the Tide, completing 21-of-34 passes for 201 yards. With the defeat, the Huskers became just the second team in NCAA history, behind Alabama, to hold the dubious distinction of having lost in each of the four major bowls.

Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, 1971 - Playing under the lights in Miami's Orange Bowl for the first time in five years, Coach Bob Devaney's Nebraska Cornhuskers won the first of two straight national titles by virtue of a 17-12 win over LSU and some fortunate circumstances. Earlier in the day, top-ranked Texas was upset by Notre Dame, 24-11, in the Cotton Bowl, and No. 2 Ohio State was shocked by Stanford, 27-17, in the Rose Bowl. That left the door to the title wide open for No. 3 Nebraska. The Huskers responded by building a 10-0 first-quarter lead on a 25-yard field goal by Paul Rogers and a three-yard TD run by Joe Orduna. But a pair of Mark Lumpkin FGs and a 31-yard Buddy Lee-to-Al Coffee TD pass on the last play of the third quarter gave the aroused Tigers a 12-10 lead. Nebraska showed its grit by driving 67 yards. Quarterback Jerry Tagge stretched the ball over from the one-yard line with 8:50 left, and the Huskers clinched their first national title.

Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, 1973 - Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers went wild, scoring four touchdowns and passing for another, as the Cornhuskers became the first team to win three straight Orange Bowls, romping over Notre Dame, 40-6. In his last game as a Cornhusker, Rodgers was moved to I-back from his usual wingback position, and on the game's first play he took a pitchout for a 13-yard gain. It was a sign of things to come. "Johnny R" capped his career by scoring on runs of eight, four and five yards and caught the Irish defense by surprise with a 52-yard TD pass to Frosty Anderson in the second quarter. He scored the last of his 50 career TDs (including bowls) when he caught a sideline pass from Dave Humm in the third quarter and scampered 50 yards to paydirt. The contest marked the final appearance of Head Coach Bob Devaney on the Husker sideline, as he retired after the season with a 101-20-2 record and two national titles in 11 years at Nebraska.

1969 Sun Bowl Nebraska - 45 Georgia - 6

1972 Orange Bowl Nebraska - 38 Alabama - 6

1974 Cotton Bowl Nebraska - 19 Texas - 3

Score by Quarters Georgia Nebraska

Score by Quarters Alabama Nebraska

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Final Texas 3 0 0 0 3 Nebraska 0 3 13 3 19

1 2 3 4 Final 0 0 0 6 6 18 0 14 13 45

1 2 3 4 Final 0 3 9 0 12 10 0 0 7 17

1 2 3 4 Final 0 0 6 0 6 14 14 3 7 38

1 2 3 4 Final 0 0 0 6 6 7 13 20 0 40

Statistics Nebraska Georgia First Downs 17 11 Rush Yards 190 55 Pass Yards 165 130 Total Yards 355 185

Statistics Nebraska Alabama First Downs 15 16 Rush Yards 183 241 Pass Yards 159 47 Total Yards 342 288

Statistics Nebraska Texas First Downs 21 11 Rush Yards 240 106 Pass Yards 91 90 Total Yards 331 196

El Paso, Texas, Dec. 20, 1969 - Golden-toed Paul Rogers booted a Sun Bowl-record four field goals — all in the first quarter — and Coach Bob Devaney's Huskers romped to a 45-6 win over Georgia in the 35th edition of El Paso's Sun Bowl. Rogers booted FGs of 50, 32, 42 and 37 yards, and sophomore I-back Jeff Kinney added a TD run of 11 yards that gave Nebraska an 18-0 lead at the end of the first quarter, and the Huskers were never threatened. For his record-setting effort, Rogers was named the game's outstanding offensive player. The Big Eight co-champion Cornhuskers rolled up a 355-185 total offense advantage over the outmanned Bulldogs. Dan Schneiss led the Husker rushers with 63 yards, and Van Brownson completed 11of-18 passes for 109 yards. After two years away from the bowl scene, Nebraska started an NCAA record run of 35 consecutive bowl appearances for the Huskers (1969-2003) in the Sun Bowl.

Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, 1972 - It was supposed to be another “Game of the Century,” rivaling Nebraska’s 35-31 win over Oklahoma a few weeks earlier. The 12-0 Huskers were No. 1, the 11-0 Alabama Crimson Tide were No. 2, but the Orange Bowl had a dream game for a little less than a quarter. The Huskers struck early on a two-yard TD run by Jeff Kinney before Johnny Rodgers broke the Tide's back with a 77-yard punt return for a touchdown on the last play of the first quarter. The Huskers added two more scores in the second stanza, and by halftime the Huskers left no doubt about who was No. 1, as Nebraska led 28-0. The Huskers continued to dominate and rolled to a 38-6 win, giving Nebraska a second straight national title and Coach Bob Devaney a satisfying first win in three tries over Alabama Coach Bear Bryant.

Dallas, Texas, Jan. 1, 1974 - Tom Osborne’s Nebraska Cornhuskers broke open a tight contest in the third quarter with a pair of game-breaking plays to chalk up a 19-3 win over the Texas Longhorns. The chilled crowd of 67,500 saw the Big Eight’s runner-up and the Southwest Conference champion battle to a 3-3 tie at halftime, thanks to a brilliant Longhorn goal-line stand just before the gun. But the Huskers were not to be denied and midway through the third quarter, safety Bob Thornton returned a Texas field goal try 41 yards to set up the clinching touchdown. Ritch Bahe got the final 12 yards on a reverse to make it 10-3. Four plays later, John Bell recovered a Texas fumble at the Longhorn 19, and Tony Davis ripped in from the three to make it 16-3. Rich Sanger kicked a 43-yard field goal with 8:09 left to complete the scoring. Texas had scored first on a 22-yard field goal by Bill Schott in the wake of a Husker fumble, but early in the second quarter, defensive end Steve Manstedt picked up a Roosevelt Leaks fumble in mid-air and raced 65 yards to the eight. But a stiff Longhorn defense forced a 24-yard field goal by Sanger.

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Nebraska’s All-Time Bowl Games 1974 Sugar Bowl Nebraska - 13 Florida - 10

1976 Bluebonnet Bowl Nebraska - 27 Texas Tech - 24

1979 Orange Bowl Oklahoma - 31 Nebraska - 24

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Final Florida 7 3 0 0 10 Nebraska 0 0 0 13 13

Score by Quarters Texas Tech Nebraska

Score by Quarters Oklahoma Nebraska

Statistics Nebraska Florida First Downs 18 13 Rush Yards 304 178 Pass Yards 16 97 Total Yards 320 275

Statistics Nebraska Texas Tech First Downs 21 24 Rush Yards 164 191 Pass Yards 232 193 Total Yards 396 384

Statistics Nebraska Oklahoma First Downs 27 17 Rush Yards 217 292 Pass Yards 220 47 Total Yards 437 339

New Orleans, La., Dec. 31, 1974 - Rallying from a 10-0 deficit, Nebraska scored three times in the fourth quarter to win its sixth straight bowl game with a 13-10 defeat of the Florida Gators. Florida scored once in the first quarter and kicked a field goal in the second, while holding Nebraska's usually strong offense to 138 total yards. But in the fourth quarter, Tony Davis, Terry Luck, kicker Mike Coyle and the Blackshirts led Nebraska to victory. Freshman sensation I-back Monte Anthony scored the Huskers' first touchdown with 13:24 left in the game, when he ran straight up the middle for two yards and a score. Coyle's kick was good, and the Huskers trailed 10-7. Davis set up Coyle's two deciding field goals with inspired running, as he picked up 126 yards on 17 carries, including the longest run of the game for 40 yards. For his performance, Davis was named the game's most valuable player, an award he also received in the Cotton Bowl the previous year. Coyle tied the score on a 37-yard boot with 7:13 left in the game, and his 39-yard kick gave the Huskers the win.

Houston, Texas, Dec. 31, 1976 - In the most exciting bowl game of the year, Nebraska edged a determined Texas Tech team, 27-24, in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl. Twice Nebraska rallied to overcome 10-point deficits. With Texas Tech ahead 17-7 and time running out in the second quarter, quarterback Vince Ferragamo moved the Cornhuskers 80 yards in less than two minutes to score on a 22-yard touchdown pass to Mark Dufresne. But Texas Tech running back Billy Taylor countered in the third quarter with an eight-yard TD run to open the gap to 24-14. Once again, the Cornhuskers started to work on the Texas Tech lead. Rick Berns broke around the right end and dashed untouched 18 yards into the end zone to put Nebraska within three. The Huskers took the lead when Ferragamo connected with Chuck Malito for a 23-yard touchdown pass. Malito’s touchdown proved to be the final score, but the game was in doubt until Reg Gast recovered a Red Raider fumble with 1:34 left in the game. The fumble killed a Tech threat and allowed Nebraska to run out the clock.

Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, 1979 - In the first-ever matchup of Big Eight teams in a bowl game, Nebraska just missed duplicating its 17-14 win over Oklahoma several weeks earlier in losing to the Sooners, 31-24. Nebraska got off to a fast start in trying for an unprecedented double over OU, driving 80 yards in 15 plays after the opening kickoff to take a 7-0 lead on Tom Sorley's 21-yard touchdown pass to Tim Smith. The Huskers then watched the revenge-minded Sooners score 24 unanswered points. Nebraska's rally started with 9:12 left in the game when I-back Rick Berns capped a 78-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown run that reduced the deficit to 31-17. A little more than a minute later, defensive tackle David Clark recovered quarterback Thomas Lott's fumble at the OU 42, and the Huskers were back in the game. Oklahoma's defense yielded 35 yards to the seven, but stiffened to stop I-back Craig Johnson on a fourth-and-one with 4:24 to go to seal the win. The Huskers did march 58 yards in 10 plays to score on a two-yard pass from Sorley to Junior Miller on the final play of the game.

1975 Fiesta Bowl Arizona State - 17 Nebraska - 14

1977 Liberty Bowl Nebraska - 21 North Carolina - 17

1980 COTTON Bowl Houston - 17 Nebraska - 14

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Final Arizona State 3 3 0 11 17 Nebraska 0 7 7 0 14

Score by Quarters North Carolina Nebraska

Score by Quarters Houston Nebraska

Statistics Nebraska Arizona State First Downs 20 20 Rush Yards 198 162 Pass Yards 90 173 Total Yards 288 335

Statistics Nebraska North Carolina First Downs 21 17 Rush Yards 206 169 Pass Yards 161 93 Total Yards 367 262

Statistics Nebraska Houston First Downs 13 18 Rush Yards 136 206 Pass Yards 91 119 Total Yards 227 325

Tempe, Ariz., Dec. 26, 1975 - Nebraska's record-tying sixgame bowl win streak was snapped by Arizona State in the 1975 Fiesta Bowl, when the Sun Devils edged the Huskers, 17-14, before 51,396 partisan fans on ASU’s home field. The final blow came with 4:50 remaining in the game, when ASU kicker Dan Kush successfully booted a 29-yard field goal, breaking a 14-14 tie and capping a rally from a 14-6 deficit after three quarters. Fighting to the very end, Nebraska took the ensuing kickoff and drove to the Arizona State 31-yard line with less than two minutes to play. The Huskers' next two plays were incomplete passes, but on third down, quarterback Terry Luck hit fullback Tony Davis with a pass at the ASU 21-yard line. Davis was hit hard by two Arizona State players and fumbled the ball. The Sun Devils recovered, killed the clock and claimed the 17-14 win. Nebraska ended the 1975 season at 10-2 and ranked No. 9 in the country. The Huskers lost their last two games of the year to Oklahoma, 35-10, and Arizona State, which finished 1-2 in the final AP poll.

Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 19, 1977 - Quarterback Randy Garcia came off the bench in the fourth quarter to throw two touchdown passes and rally Nebraska from a 10-point, fourth-quarter deficit to a 21-17 win over North Carolina in the 19th annual Liberty Bowl. Garcia, who replaced starter Tom Sorley, first hit wingback Curtis Craig, who made a sensational diving catch, for a 10-yard touchdown with 10:51 left to cut the Husker deficit to 17-14. Garcia then threw a 34-yard scoring pass to Tim Smith with 3:16 left in the game to cap a rally that ended UNC’s upset hopes. The Tar Heels drew first blood early in the second quarter on a 12-yard scoring pass from Matt Kupec to tight end Brooks Williams. After the Huskers tied the game at 7-7 on a 15-yard touchdown run by fullback Dodie Donnell, Kupec threw a 10-yard scoring pass to fullback Bob Loomis late in the half for a 14-7 North Carolina lead at intermission. Carolina appeared to take control at 17-7 late in the third quarter on a 47-yard field goal by Tom Biddle, before Garcia’s heroics brought NU back.

Dallas, Texas, Jan. 1, 1980 - Reserve quarterback Terry Elston threw a six-yard, fourth-down touchdown pass to Eric Herring with just 12 seconds left as Houston handed Nebraska a heartbreaking 17-14 loss in a six-year string of incredible finishes in Husker bowl games. Before a CBS national audience, the Huskers and Cougars battled tooth-and-nail for a full 60 minutes. The goal-line situation at the end was a fitting finale. Nebraska struck first as Jarvis Redwine scored on a nineyard run late in the first period, but Houston responded when Elston scored to knot the game 7-7 at the half. After a scoreless third period, Southwest Conference champion Houston took its first lead of the game on a 41yard field goal by Ken Hatfield with 8:25 left. The Huskers then forced a Houston fumble and Jeff Quinn found Jeff Finn for the go-ahead touchdown with 3:56 remaining. The next 3:44 were all Elston, as the junior accounted for all but 11 yards in the Cougars' winning 66-yard drive, completing 5-of-7 passes for 45 yards, including three for crucial first downs, and rushing three times for 10 yards.

1 2 3 4 Final 3 14 7 0 24 7 7 13 0 27

1 2 3 4 Final 0 14 3 0 17 0 7 0 14 21

1 2 3 4 Final 7 7 17 0 31 7 0 3 14 24

1 2 3 4 Final 0 7 0 10 17 7 0 0 7 14

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Nebraska’s All-Time Bowl Games 1980 Sun Bowl Nebraska - 31 Mississippi State - 17

1983 Orange Bowl Nebraska - 21 LSU - 20

1985 Sugar Bowl Nebraska - 28 LSU - 10

Score by Quarters Mississippi State Nebraska

Score by Quarters LSU Nebraska

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Final LSU 3 7 0 0 10 Nebraska 0 7 7 14 28

1 2 3 4 Final 0 0 3 14 17 7 10 7 7 31

1 2 3 4 Final 7 7 3 3 20 7 0 7 7 21

Statistics Nebraska Mississippi State First Downs 16 15 Rush Yards 159 93 Pass Yards 159 102 Total Yards 318 195

Statistics Nebraska LSU First Downs 22 12 Rush Yards 219 38 Pass Yards 184 173 Total Yards 403 211

Statistics Nebraska LSU First Downs 23 21 Rush Yards 280 183 Pass Yards 143 221 Total Yards 423 404

El Paso, Texas, Dec. 27, 1980 - A great passing performance by senior Jeff Quinn and a stout defensive effort enabled Nebraska to enjoy a successful return to the Sun Bowl by downing Mississippi State, 31-17. The Huskers drew first blood just 2:30 into the game when, on the first play after MSU’s Mardye McDole fumbled a Nebraska punt, split end Todd Brown scored on a 23-yard end-around. NU added 10 points in the second quarter on a 22-yard Kevin Seibel field goal and an eight-yard Quinnto-Jeff Finn pass to take a 17-0 lead into the locker room at halftime. MSU finally scored in the third quarter on a 47-yard field goal and appeared to be gaining momentum when Husker defensive end Jimmy Williams recovered a fumble at the Bulldog 25 to set up a two-yard touchdown run by Andra Franklin. The Huskers iced the game with a 52-yard Quinn-to-Tim McCrady pass late in the game. For their efforts, Williams and Quinn were named the outstanding players of the 1980 Sun Bowl.

Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, 1983 - Nebraska was its own worst enemy for most of the game, but the Huskers pulled out a 21-20 victory over LSU with a strong second half. After jumping out to an early 7-0 lead, NU appeared poised for another score following an interception. But Nebraska turned the ball right back over to set up a tying Tiger touchdown. The Huskers then fumbled the ball away at the LSU 15, forced a punt and fumbled it at their own 45 to set up another LSU score. Then NU threw an interception and was thankful to be down only 14-7 at halftime. The second half did not start out any better, as NU missed a field goal and fumbled again to set up a field goal that gave LSU a 17-7 lead. But down 10 points, the Husker offense came alive, driving 80 yards in 12 plays to score on an 11-yard pass from Turner Gill to Mike Rozier, and going 47 yards in seven plays to regain the lead, 21-17, early in the fourth quarter on a one-yard run by Gill. Another interception set up an LSU field goal that cut the margin to 21-20. But the Husker offense sealed the win by eating up the final 5:05.

New Orleans, La., Jan. 1, 1985 - Senior quarterback Craig Sundberg closed out his career in grand style, as he led the Huskers back from a 10-0 first-half deficit to a 28-10 win over Louisiana State in the 51st annual Sugar Bowl. LSU scored on two of its first three possessions to grab the early lead, but after a rocky start, the Sundberg-led NU offense put up 28 unanswered points. Two of the Huskers’ four touchdowns were set up by a defense that forced six Tiger turnovers, including five interceptions. Doug DuBose helped spark Nebraska with a 102-yard rushing effort, but it was Sundberg who provided most of the punch and was named the game’s most valuable player. Starting for the first time since arm trouble knocked him out of the starting lineup at midseason, Sundberg completed 10-of-15 passes for 143 yards, threw for three touchdowns and ran for the go-ahead score on a nine-yard sprint 6:46 into the second half. Sundberg’s three touchdown passes tied a Nebraska bowl record. Two of those scoring tosses went to tight end Todd Frain, tying another NU bowl mark.

1982 Orange Bowl Clemson - 22 Nebraska - 15

1984 Orange Bowl Miami - 31 Nebraska - 30

1986 Fiesta Bowl Michigan - 27 Nebraska - 23

Score by Quarters Clemson Nebraska

Score by Quarters Miami Nebraska

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Final Michigan 3 0 24 0 27 Nebraska 0 14 0 9 23

1 2 3 4 Final 6 6 10 0 22 7 0 0 8 15

1 2 3 4 Final 17 0 14 0 31 0 14 3 13 30

Statistics Nebraska Clemson First Downs 13 17 Rush Yards 193 155 Pass Yards 63 134 Total Yards 256 289

Statistics Nebraska Miami First Downs 25 22 Rush Yards 306 130 Pass Yards 172 300 Total Yards 478 430

Statistics First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards

Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, 1982 - The battle between top-ranked Clemson and No. 4 Nebraska was for the national title as No. 2 Georgia and No. 3 Alabama lost their bowl games. The dream of a third national title in 12 years was not to be for the Huskers, as their own errors and standout performances by Clemson quarterback Homer Jordan and the Tiger defense gave the South Carolina school its first national title and a 12-0 season with a 22-15 victory. The Tigers scored first on a 41-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead, but NU came back and took a 7-3 lead midway through the first quarter on a 25-yard TD pass from I-back Mike Rozier to wingback Anthony Steels. The opportunistic Tigers then took advantage of Husker errors to score 19 unanswered points and led 22-7 after three periods. Early in the fourth quarter, the Huskers came back on a 26-yard scoring run and a two-point conversion by Roger Craig, cutting the margin to 22-15. But an eighth untimely penalty stopped another promising drive moments later, and the elusive Jordan ate up all but six seconds of the last 5:24.

Miami, Fla., Jan. 2, 1984 - In one of the most exciting bowl games ever played, No. 4 Miami overcame two rallies from double-digit deficits from No. 1 Nebraska to win the national championship. The game was decided when strong safety Ken Calhoun knocked Turner Gill's two-point PAT pass out of Jeff Smith's hands with 48 seconds left in the game, preserving a 31-30 home-field win for Miami. Behind Bernie Kosar, Miami jumped to a quick 17-0 first-quarter lead and never trailed. The Huskers rallied to score two second-quarter touchdowns, then tied the game early in the second half on a Scott Livingston field goal, but Miami scored twice in a five-minute span later in the third period to put the visitors in a 31-17 hole. Jeff Smith came in for injured Heisman Trophy winner Mike Rozier and rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns, the second, a 24-yarder on fourth-and-eight, to get the Huskers within 31-30. Coach Tom Osborne eschewed the PAT kick, and a tie that would have assured Nebraska the national title, and decided to go for it all. But, thanks to Calhoun, Gill, Smith and Osborne came up just short.

Tempe, Ariz., Jan. 1, 1986 - After building a 14-3 halftime lead, Nebraska self-destructed in the third quarter and was never able to recover completely in dropping a 27-23 decision to Michigan in the Sunkist Fiesta Bowl. The Huskers used a pair of second-quarter touchdowns by I-back Doug DuBose to take the lead, but a fumble on the third play of the second half set up a 21-yard Wolverine touchdown drive that cut the NU margin to 14-10. Nebraska fumbled again on the second play after the ensuing kickoff, setting up a 38-yard touchdown drive that put Michigan up for good, 17-14. Nebraska’s next drive stalled after one first down, and the Wolverines blocked Dan Wingard’s punt, recovering it at the NU six-yard line. The Nebraska defense held, and a 19-yard Pat Moons field goal made it 20-14 Michigan, 8:18 into the second half. Later in the period, the Maize and Blue took advantage of two pass interference penalties to score another touchdown to build what proved to be an insurmountable 27-14 lead.

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Nebraska 20 304 66 370

Michigan 16 171 63 234

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Nebraska’s All-Time Bowl Games 1987 Sugar Bowl Nebraska - 30 LSU - 15

1989 Orange Bowl Miami - 23 Nebraska - 3

1991 Citrus Bowl Georgia Tech - 45 Nebraska - 21

Score by Quarters LSU Nebraska

Score by Quarters Miami Nebraska

Score by Quarters Georgia Tech Nebraska

1 2 3 4 Final 7 0 0 8 15 0 10 7 13 30

1 2 3 4 Final 7 13 0 3 23 0 0 3 0 3

1 2 3 4 Final 7 17 7 14 45 0 14 7 0 21

Statistics Nebraska LSU First Downs 22 10 Rush Yards 242 32 Pass Yards 110 159 Total Yards 352 191

Statistics Nebraska Miami First Downs 10 20 Rush Yards 80 69 Pass Yards 55 285 Total Yards 135 354

Statistics Nebraska Georgia Tech First Downs 14 19 Rush Yards 126 190 Pass Yards 209 277 Total Yards 335 467

New Orleans, La., Jan. 1, 1987 - Louisiana State had a 66-yard touchdown drive in the first three minutes of the contest and another 66-yard touchdown drive in the last three minutes of the game. In between, Nebraska dominated the Tigers by running off 30 unanswered points to post a 30-15 win in the USF&G Sugar Bowl, the Huskers’ 25th bowl appearance. Between those two Tiger drives, Nebraska gained 334 yards to LSU’s 59, and had a first-down advantage of 22-3. The Huskers made a remarkable recovery from a disheartening loss to Oklahoma at the end of the regular season and posted Nebraska’s fourth bowl win over LSU in as many tries and the third in five years. Steve Taylor became the second Nebraska quarterback in three years to win the Miller-Digby Trophy as the Sugar Bowl MVP. He completed 11-of-19 passes for 110 yards and one touchdown and rushed 20 times for 63 yards and another score. Of Taylor’s 173 total offensive yards, 90 came in two drives in which the Huskers went from a 7-3 deficit to a 17-7 lead.

Miami, Fla., Jan. 2, 1989 - Second-ranked Miami’s quickness, particularly on defense, proved to be too much for No. 6 Nebraska, as the Hurricanes dominated the Huskers, 23-3. Despite the win and a final 11-1 record, the Hurricanes were unable to lay claim to a second straight national title, which went to undefeated Notre Dame. Although the Nebraska defense held the Miami offense to 354 total-offense yards, nearly 100 yards less than its season average, the Huskers never could get untracked against the Hurricanes’ second-ranked defense. After leading the nation in rushing at 382.3 yards per game during the regular season, NU managed only 80 yards rushing against Miami and finished with 10 first downs. NU needed a career-long 50-yard field goal by Gregg Barrios to capitalize on its only serious scoring threat. Early in the third quarter, Tahaun Lewis picked off a pass and returned it to the Miami 37. But the Huskers had to settle for Barrios’ field goal, which prevented Nebraska’s first shutout since the 1973 season.

Orlando, Fla., Jan. 1, 1991 - Despite a second-quarter rally, Nebraska was unable to overcome a 21-0 deficit as the Huskers fell to undefeated Georgia Tech, 45-21, in the Florida Citrus Bowl. The Yellow Jackets finished 11-0-1 with the victory and edged Colorado for the UPI national title, while the Buffaloes, who had beaten NU, 27-12, in November, claimed the AP crown. Two freshmen gave Husker fans a ray of hope after Tech took a three-touchdown lead. All-Big Eight tight end Johnny Mitchell hauled in a 30-yard touchdown pass from Tom Haase, then I-back Derek Brown sprinted 50 yards to cut the margin to 21-14 with 5:07 left in the half. But that was as close as Nebraska would get, and running back William Bell’s two fourth-quarter touchdowns sealed the Huskers’ fate. Mitchell finished the game with five receptions for an NU bowl record 138 yards, while Brown rushed for 99 yards, and Haase came off the bench to complete 14-of-21 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns.

1988 Fiesta Bowl Florida State - 31 Nebraska - 28

1990 Fiesta Bowl Florida State - 41 Nebraska - 17

1992 Orange Bowl Miami - 22 Nebraska - 0

Score by Quarters Florida State Nebraska

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Final Miami 13 0 9 0 22 Nebraska 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 Final 0 21 3 7 31 14 0 14 0 28

1 2 3 4 Final 0 21 20 0 41 7 3 0 7 17

Statistics Nebraska Florida State First Downs 20 26 Rush Yards 242 82 Pass Yards 142 375 Total Yards 384 457

Statistics Nebraska Florida State First Downs 18 18 Rush Yards 115 72 Pass Yards 207 422 Total Yards 322 494

Statistics Nebraska Miami First Downs 9 25 Rush Yards 82 182 Pass Yards 89 257 Total Yards 171 439

Tempe, Ariz., Jan. 1, 1988 - Florida State quarterback Danny McManus hit Ronald Lewis with a 15-yard, fourth-down touchdown pass with 3:07 left in the game to give Florida State a 31-28 win over Nebraska. The TD pass capped a 97-yard touchdown drive by the Seminoles, who had taken over at their three-yard line with 6:58 to go when a fumble kept the Huskers from putting the game away. It was a frustrating day for Nebraska, which jumped to a 14-0 first-quarter lead on a short drive set up by a Richard Bell punt return, and a 52-yard punt return touchdown by Dana Brinson. The Husker defense held FSU to just 82 yards on the ground, including only 28 yards by standout tailback Sammie Smith. But McManus threw for 375 yards, his career high by 100 yards. He was named the offensive player of the game, while Husker tackle Neil Smith earned defensive honors. Even after Florida State took the late lead, the Huskers almost rallied, but Steve Taylor’s 58-yard pass to Morgan Gregory that advanced NU to the Seminole two-yard line was called back because of a penalty.

Tempe, Ariz., Jan. 1, 1990 - Fifth-ranked Florida State rode the arm of quarterback Peter Tom Willis and the talents of a bevy of quick, talented receivers to a 41-17 win over No. 6 Nebraska in the 19th Sunkist Fiesta Bowl. NU had the lead twice in the first half after driving 69 yards for a touchdown on their first possession, and taking a 10-7 lead on a field goal in the second period. From then on, it was all FSU. The Seminoles scored touchdowns on five of their next seven possessions to build a 41-10 lead at the end of three quarters. In the process, Willis had the best passing day ever against NU in a bowl game, completing 25-of-40 passes for 422 yards and five touchdowns. For the second straight year, the Huskers faced a bowl opponent that was probably the best team in the nation, but had virtually no hope of winning the national title because of untimely defeats early in the year. FSU lost its first two games in 1989 to Southern Mississippi and Clemson, then roared back to win its last 10, including a 24-10 victory over eventual No. 1 Miami.

Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, 1992 - No. 1-ranked Miami, playing on its home field for at least a share of its fourth national title in nine years, used overwhelming team speed and a smothering defense to blank Nebraska, 22-0. It was the Cornhuskers’ first shutout defeat in 221 games since the 1973 season. The win left the Hurricanes 12-0 on the season with a split national title, joining a 12-0 Washington team that beat Nebraska, 36-21, at Lincoln in September. The Hurricanes were No. 1 in the Associated Press poll, while the Huskies claimed the top spot in the USA Today/CNN Coaches poll. It was the second straight year for a split title, and for the second straight year Nebraska, 9-2-1, lost to both teams involved, having been defeated by Colorado and Georgia Tech the previous season. Miami held Nebraska to 82 rushing yards after the Huskers had won the NCAA rushing title in the regular season at 353.2 yards per game.

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Nebraska’s All-Time Bowl Games 1993 Orange Bowl Florida State - 27 Nebraska - 14

1995 Orange Bowl Nebraska - 24 Miami - 17

1996 Orange Bowl Nebraska - 41 Virginia Tech - 21

Score by Quarters Florida State Nebraska

Score by Quarters Miami Nebraska

Score by Quarters Virginia Tech Nebraska

1 2 3 4 Final 7 13 7 0 27 0 7 0 7 14

1 2 3 4 Final 10 0 7 0 17 0 7 2 15 24

1 2 3 4 Final 7 7 7 0 21 0 17 14 10 41

Statistics Nebraska Florida State First Downs 13 23 Rush Yards 144 221 Pass Yards 146 215 Total Yards 290 436

Statistics Nebraska Miami First Downs 20 14 Rush Yards 199 29 Pass Yards 106 248 Total Yards 305 277

Statistics Nebraska Virginia Tech First Downs 25 22 Rush Yards 279 193 Pass Yards 136 214 Total Yards 415 407

Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, 1993 - The Seminoles scored 20 straight points to open the game and cruised to a 27-14 victory. Nebraska had missed on two field goal opportunities, while Florida State was good on two attempts. After Nebraska stalled on its first possession of the second half, the Seminoles put together an 85-yard drive to go up 277. That would prove to be FSU’s last score, as the Husker defense forced the Seminoles to punt on all of their five remaining possessions. Tommie Frazier connected with Gerald Armstrong on a one-yard pass with 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter to pull within 13, but two interceptions thwarted the comeback bid. The No. 11 Huskers turned the ball over three times after leading the nation in turnover margin during the regular season. NU was limited to 144 yards rushing after leading the nation in that category during the regular season. NU dropped to 9-3 on the season and finished 14th in the final polls, its 24th consecutive year finishing in the AP top 25. FSU finished second to Alabama in the rankings.

Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, 1995 - Behind a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown runs by fullback Cory Schlesinger, No. 1 Nebraska defeated third-ranked Miami, 24-17, to capture its first national title since 1971. The title was the first for NU Head Coach Tom Osborne, whose teams fell just short in the 1982, 1984 and 1994 Orange Bowls. After spotting the Hurricanes a 10-0 advantage at the end of the first quarter, the Huskers trailed 10-7 at half following a second-quarter Brook Berringer 19-yard touchdown pass to Mark Gilman. Miami extended the margin to 17-7 on a 44-yard touchdown pass five plays into the third quarter, but would not score again. On Miami’s next possession, Dwayne Harris sacked Frank Costa for a safety. In the fourth quarter, Schlesinger scored from 15 yards out and NU converted its two-point try to tie the game at 17-17. After forcing a three-and-out on Miami’s next possession, Nebraska marched 58 yards on six plays before Schlesinger’s 14-yard score gave the Huskers a 24-17 lead. Kareem Moss ended any Hurricane comeback hopes with an interception.

Miami, Fla., Dec. 31, 1996 - Nebraska used strong performances from I-back Damon Benning and quarterback Scott Frost to down 10th-ranked Virginia Tech, 41-21. The sixth-ranked Huskers picked up their third straight bowl victory, as Benning rushed for 95 yards and scored on touchdown runs of 33 and six yards. The Hokies led 7-0 after the first quarter, before Nebraska scored 17 straight points. Kris Brown’s 25-yard field goal cut the Hokie lead to 7-3, before Scott Frost scored on a five-yard touchdown run. The NU defense pushed the margin to 17-7 after Jason Peter recovered a fumble and raced 31 yards for a touchdown. Jim Druckenmiller threw a pair of touchdown passes to close the gap to 24-21 midway through the third quarter before NU scored the final 17 points. Benning scored on a six-yard run, while Brown added a 37-yard field goal before a 22-yard touchdown run by Frost with three minutes left clinched the victory.

1994 Orange Bowl Florida State - 18 Nebraska - 16

1996 Fiesta Bowl Nebraska - 62 Florida - 24

1998 Orange Bowl Nebraska - 42 Tennessee - 17

Score by Quarters Florida State Nebraska

Score by Quarters Florida Nebraska

Score by Quarters Tennessee Nebraska

1 2 3 4 Final 0 6 9 3 18 0 7 0 9 16

1 2 3 4 Final 10 0 8 6 24 6 29 14 13 62

1 2 3 4 Final 0 3 6 8 17 7 7 21 7 42

Statistics Nebraska Florida State First Downs 20 22 Rush Yards 183 47 Pass Yards 206 286 Total Yards 389 333

Statistics Nebraska Florida First Downs 27 15 Rush Yards 524 -28 Pass Yards 105 297 Total Yards 629 269

Statistics Nebraska Tennessee First Downs 30 16 Rush Yards 409 128 Pass Yards 125 187 Total Yards 534 315

Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, 1994 - Nebraska came up just short against Florida State, losing 18-16 in the final seconds of the national title game. NU entered the game ranked first in the coaches poll, while FSU was No. 1 in the AP poll. Nebraska had a punt return for a touchdown called back, but the Huskers still led 7-6 at the half on the strength of a Tommie Frazier 34-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Baul. In the third quarter, FSU scored on a one-yard TD run and followed with a 39-yard field goal for a 15-7 lead. NU answered when Lawrence Phillips scored from 12 yards out on the first play of the fourth quarter to make it 15-13. Late in the fourth quarter, Frazier sprinted down to the FSU 4, setting up a Byron Bennett 27-yard field goal that put NU on top 16-15 with 1:16 remaining. FSU Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward then led the Seminoles downfield, and Scott Bentley kicked a 22-yard field goal with 21 seconds left to give FSU an 18-16 lead. Frazier came right back and hit Trumane Bell for a 29yard gain and the Huskers were able to call timeout with one second remaining to set up a game-winning 45-yard field goal attempt that sailed wide left.

Tempe, Ariz., Jan. 2, 1996 - In one of the greatest performances in college football history, top-ranked Nebraska became only the second team ever to post perfect back-to-back national championship seasons with a 62-24 victory over No. 2 Florida. The 38-point margin was the second largest in a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown. The Huskers trailed 10-6 at the end of the first period before striking for 29 unanswered points in the second quarter. Lawrence Phillips’ 42-yard score gave NU a 13-10 advantage. Jamel Williams then sacked Danny Wuerffel for a safety and NU added an Ahman Green touchdown run on the ensuing possession. After Kris Brown’s field goal made it 25-10, Michael Booker intercepted a Wuerffel pass and returned it 42 yards for a touchdown, giving the Huskers a 32-10 cushion. Brown’s second field goal of the quarter extended the lead to 35-10 at halftime. Tommie Frazier scored on a pair of long touchdowns in the second half - including a 75-yard TD run - to finish with 199 yards rushing. NU rushed for an NCAA bowl-record 524 yards in the performance and held Florida to minus-28 yards on the ground.

Miami, Fla., Jan. 2, 1998 - Nebraska sent Tom Osborne out on top in his final game as head coach, as the Huskers defeated Tennessee, 42-17, giving Coach Osborne his third undefeated national championship season in four years. In a showdown between two of the top offenses in the nation, the Husker defense would steal the spotlight early, forcing a pair of Vol turnovers that led directly to touchdowns. Ahman Green opened the scoring from one yard out, before Shevin Wiggins’ 10-yard TD run. Leading 14-3 at halftime, Nebraska exploded for 21 points in the third quarter. The Huskers used a strong ground game to take control in the decisive quarter. Frost opened the period with touchdown runs of one and 11 yards, before Green scored from 22 yards out. Frost then added a nine-yard TD run in the fourth quarter to put NU in front 42-10. Green rushed for an Orange Bowl-record 206 yards and two touchdowns, including 159 yards in the third quarter alone. Overshadowed in the offensive effort was a defense that held UT quarterback Peyton Manning to a season-low 134 yards in the air and forced three turnovers.

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Nebraska’s All-Time Bowl Games 1998 Holiday Bowl Arizona - 23 Nebraska - 20

2000 Alamo Bowl Nebraska - 66 Northwestern - 17

2002 Independence Bowl Mississippi - 27 Nebraska - 23

Score by Quarters Arizona Nebraska

Score by Quarters Northwestern Nebraska

Score by Quarters Mississippi Nebraska

1 2 3 4 Final 6 3 0 14 23 0 13 0 7 20

1 2 3 4 Final 3 14 0 0 17 7 31 21 7 66

1 2 3 4 Final 0 14 10 3 27 3 14 3 3 23

Statistics Nebraska Arizona First Downs 12 16 Rush Yards 87 107 Pass Yards 193 158 Total Yards 280 265

Statistics Nebraska Northwestern First Downs 28 14 Rush Yards 476 232 Pass Yards 160 151 Total Yards 636 383

Statistics Nebraska Mississippi First Downs 17 20 Rush Yards 266 52 Pass Yards 93 313 Total Yards 359 365

San Diego, Calif., Dec. 30, 1998 - Kelvin Eafon’s one-yard touchdown run with 6:08 remaining lifted fifth-ranked Arizona to a 23-20 victory over No. 14 Nebraska, ending the Huskers’ four-game bowl winning streak. In a wild fourth quarter that saw three lead changes, the Huskers rallied from a 16-13 deficit as Eric Crouch connected with Tracey Wistrom for a four-yard touchdown to give the Huskers a 20-16 lead with 10:55 remaining. Arizona came right back on its next possession, driving 68 yards on nine plays, capped by Eafon’s touchdown. NU had a final opportunity to regain the lead, driving to the UA 46-yard line before an Arizona interception. NU erased a 9-0 deficit to lead 13-9 at the half thanks to two Arizona turnovers. Loran Kaiser’s fumble recovery set up a 25-yard field goal by Kris Brown. On the Huskers’ next possession, Crouch found wingback Shevin Wiggins for a 44-yard touchdown that gave the Huskers a 10-9 advantage. On the ensuing kickoff, Billy Legate forced a Wildcat fumble deep in UA territory, leading to Brown’s second field goal of the half as time expired.

San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 30, 2000 - Nebraska scored an NU and NCAA bowl record 66 points while dominating Big Ten co-champion Northwestern, 66-17. Trailing 10-7 early in the second quarter, the Huskers exploded for an NCAA bowl-record tying 31-point second quarter. Overall, NU outscored Northwestern 59-7 after the Wildcats took their only lead of the game. Eric Crouch opened NU's second-quarter scoring with a 50-yard touchdown run. NU then scored 24 straight before Northwestern's Damien Anderson ran for a 69-yard score. Bobby Newcombe's 58-yard touchdown reception gave NU a 38-17 halftime lead. A 21-point third quarter, including Matt Davison’s 69-yard touchdown reception for Newcombe, put NU ahead 59-17. Place-kicker Josh Brown tied the NCAA bowl record for extra-point kick attempts (9) and extra-point kicks made (9).Dan Alexander ran for an NU bowl-record 240 rushing yards. As a team, the Huskers had an Alamo Bowl-record 476 rushing yards.

Shreveport, La., Dec. 27, 2002 - DeJuan Groce tied an NCAA record with his fourth punt return touchdown of the season, but the Huskers fell to Ole Miss, 27-23, in a loss that left NU with a 7-7 record, ending its streak of winning seasons at 40 straight. The loss also snapped the Huskers’ 11-game bowl winning streak against teams from the Southeastern Conference. Nebraska jumped to a 10-0 lead in the game’s first 17 minutes, as Josh Brown connected on a 29-yard field goal before Jammal Lord found Matt Herian for a 41-yard second-quarter touchdown. Eli Manning cut NU’s lead to 10-7 with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Kerry Johnson before Groce's punt return put the Huskers up 17-7. Toward Sanford scored from one yard out to pull the Rebels within three at the half. In the second half, Nebraska managed just 97 total yards and two field goals. The teams exchanged field goals before Sanford’s second one-yard scoring run gave the Rebels a 24-20 edge. Ole Miss added another field goal with 4:38 remaining after NU had cut the lead to 24-23.

2000 Fiesta Bowl Nebraska - 31 Tennessee - 21

2002 Rose Bowl Miami - 37 Nebraska - 14

2003 Alamo Bowl Nebraska - 17 Michigan State - 3

Score by Quarters Tennessee Nebraska

Score by Quarters Miami Nebraska

Score by Quarters Michigan State Nebraska

Statistics First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards

1 2 3 4 Final 0 7 7 7 21 14 3 7 7 31 Nebraska 23 321 148 469

Tennessee 17 44 267 311

Tempe, Ariz., Jan. 2, 2000 - No. 3 Nebraska defeated No. 6 Tennessee, 31-21, to finish the season 12-1 and ranked No. 2 in the AP poll. NU jumped out to a 14-0 first-quarter lead, scoring on a Dan Alexander seven-yard touchdown run and on a 60-yard punt return by Bobby Newcombe. A Josh Brown 31-yard field goal and a UT touchdown in the final seconds of the half gave the Huskers a 17-7 halftime advantage. After the Vols closed to within 17-14 early in the third quarter, the Huskers responded by marching 96 yards in nine plays. Fullback Willie Miller set up the touchdown with a career-long 47-yard run. NU scored on the next play, as Eric Crouch connected with Aaron Golliday for a 13-yard touchdown pass to give the Huskers a 24-14 lead. NU put the game out of reach with a 10-play, 99-yard drive, capped by Correll Buckhalter’s two-yard touchdown run. Alexander rushed for 108 yards against the nation’s seventh-best rush defense. In the final game for Defensive Doordinator Charlie McBride, the Blackshirts held the Vols to just 44 yards rushing and forced two interceptions.

Statistics First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards

1 2 3 4 Final 7 27 0 3 37 0 0 7 7 14 Nebraska 16 197 62 259

Miami 18 110 362 472

Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 3, 2002 - Playing in front of a sellout partisan Nebraska crowd, the Huskers fell to Miami 37-14 in the BCS national championship game. Miami came out strong from the start and gained 472 yards of total offense, including 362 yards passing by quarterback Ken Dorsey. The victory capped Miami's perfect 12-0 campaign under first-year head coach Larry Coker. The 11-2 Huskers were held to a season-low 259 yards, including 197 on the ground. The Hurricanes opened the scoring, capitalizing on a trio of first-half Husker turnovers. Miami converted the miscues into 14 points, helping the Hurricanes build a 34-point halftime lead. Fullback Judd Davies got Nebraska on the board late in the third quarter with a 16-yard TD run to cut the lead to 34-7. The Huskers closed to within 20 points after DeJuan Groce returned a Miami punt 71 yards for a touchdown with more than 14 minutes remaining. Miami's Todd Sievers kicked a 37-yard field goal to account for the final 37-14 margin.

Statistics First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards

1 2 3 4 Final 3 0 0 0 3 3 14 0 0 17 Nebraska 20 229 160 389

Michigan State 13 45 156 174

San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 29, 2003 - Behind a stifling defense, No. 22 Nebraska picked up its 10th victory of the year with a 17-3 win over Michigan State. Under Interim Head Coach Bo Pelini, the Blackshirts recorded five sacks and intercepted three passes to hold the Spartans to three points, equaling the lowest point total ever by a Husker bowl opponent. NU held MSU without a touchdown and just 174 total yards, more than 200 yards below its season average. While the Blackshirts kept MSU in check, Cory Ross did the offensive damage, rushing for 138 yards and two touchdowns on a school-record 37 carries. Ross scored on TD runs of 2 and 6 yards, as NU built a 14-point halftime lead that would hold up after a scoreless second half. The Husker defense forced its first turnover when Daniel Bullocks intercepted Jeff Smoker at the NU 36-yard line. The Huskers quickly took advantage, as Ross scored the first of two second-quarter touchdowns, giving the Huskers a 10-3 lead they would not relinquish.

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Nebraska’s All-Time Bowl Games 2005 Alamo Bowl Nebraska - 32 Michigan - 28

2007 Cotton Bowl Auburn - 17 Nebraska - 14

2009 gator Bowl Nebraska - 26 Clemson - 21

Score by Quarters Michigan Nebraska

Score by Quarters Auburn Nebraska

Score by Quarters Clemson Nebraska

Statistics First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards

1 2 3 4 Final 7 7 7 7 28 7 7 3 15 32 Nebraska 16 151 167 318

Michigan 23 130 270 400

Statistics First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards

1 2 3 4 Final 7 7 3 0 17 7 7 0 0 14 Nebraska 17 104 126 230

Auburn 12 67 111 178

Statistics First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards

1 2 3 4 Final 0 14 7 0 21 0 3 20 3 26 Nebraska 14 125 236 361

Clemson 14 4 206 210

San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 28, 2005 - Nebraska produced its greatest bowl comeback in school history, overcoming a 28-17 deficit with less than nine minutes left on its way to a thrilling 32-28 victory over No. 20 Michigan. Nebraska jumped out to a 7-0 lead after a 52-yard touchdown pass from Zac Taylor to Terrence Nunn. Michigan answered with a pair of Chad Henne touchdown passes, before Taylor responded with another strike to Nate Swift to tie the game at the half. Jordan Congdon kicked his school-record 19th field goal of the season to give NU a 17-14 lead midway through the third quarter, before Henne threw for a touchdown and ran for another score to put the Wolverines in front by 11. Cory Ross, who earned MVP honors after rushing for 161 yards on 28 carries, led NU back with a 31-yard touchdown burst with 8:08 left. Taylor then hit Todd Peterson for the two-point conversion to trim Michigan's lead to 28-25. Following a Michigan fumble, Taylor hit Nunn with the gamewinning 13-yard touchdown strike with 4:29 remaining. The game’s final play was a series of laterals that covered 62 yards and went all the way down to the NU 13.

Dallas, Texas, Jan. 1, 2007 - In a classic defensive struggle, No. 10 Auburn managed the only points of the second half on a 42-yard John Vaughn third-quarter field goal to defeat No. 22 Nebraska, 17-14. The Huskers fell to the Tigers despite surrendering just 178 total yards, as both Auburn touchdowns came in the first half on drives of less than 15 yards following NU turnovers. Nebraska was in position to tie or win the game late in the fourth quarter after senior linebacker Stewart Bradley recovered an Auburn fumble at the Tiger 42 with 5:24 remaining. The Huskers drove to the Auburn 27 before facing a fourth-and-11 at the 30. NU elected to go for it, but Zac Taylor's pass fell incomplete. NU's field goal attempt would have been from 47 yards out and the longest Husker field goal of the 2006 season was just 40 yards. Nebraska scored on its opening possession, going 80 yards in 15 plays capped by Nate Swift's 13-yard scoring reception. Brandon Jackson reeled off a 20-yard run to tie the game with nine minutes to play in the first half. Vaughn posted the winning points in the third quarter, handing NU its fourth loss to a top-10 team on the year.

Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 1, 2009 - Nebraska scored 16 unanswered points to rally from an 11-point halftime deficit and post a 26-21 win over Clemson. All 21 Clemson points came off turnovers, as the Blackshirts held the Tigers to just 210 total yards, including only four yards rushing on 26 attempts. Clemson scored first when DeAndre McDaniel found the end zone on a 28-yard fumble recovery. NU answered with an Alex Henery field goal before an interception set Clemson up for a 25-yard touchdown pass with 19 seconds remaining in the first half. On the first drive of the third quarter, Joe Ganz found Nate Swift for a 17-yard touchdown pass to close the gap to four. Following a fumbled punt, Clemson took over near midfield and completed a 41-yard touchdown pass to put the Tigers on top 21-10. Ganz then found Todd Peterson for a 19-yard touchdown midway through the third quarter to open the run of 16 unanswered points. Henery secured the win by booting three field goals over the final 20 minutes. Ganz, the game’s MVP, completed 19-of-36 passes and threw for a Nebraska bowl-record 236 yards in the win.

2009 HOLIDAY Bowl Nebraska - 33 Arizona - 0

2010 HOLIDAY Bowl Washington - 19 nebraska - 7

2012 capital one Bowl south carolina - 30 nebraska - 13

Score by Quarters Arizona Nebraska

Score by Quarters Nebraska Washington

Score by Quarters Nebraska South Carolina

Statistics First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards

1 2 3 4 Final 0 0 0 0 0 10 13 10 0 33 Nebraska 19 223 173 396

Arizona 6 63 46 109

San Diego, Calif., Dec. 30, 2009 - In one of Nebraska’s most dominant bowl performances in history, the No. 20 Cornhuskers registered their first-ever bowl shutout with a 33-0 whitewashing of Arizona in the 2009 Pacific Life Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. It was also the first bowl shutout in Big 12 Conference history. NU notched its first 10-win season since 2003, while the 33-point victory marked its largest bowl-game margin since a 66-17 win over Northwestern in the 2000 Alamo Bowl. Led by All-American defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and Holiday Bowl Defensive MVP Matt O’Hanlon, the Blackshirts’ performance was near perfection, surrendering just 109 total yards. The only serious Wildcat threat came on the final drive, when they produced 72 of their 109 yards. An efficient and balanced offense led by Offensive MVP Niles Paul finished with 396 total yards, including 223 rushing yards and 173 passing yards. Paul had four receptions for 123 yards, including an NU bowl-record 74-yard touchdown catch. He finished the night with 237 all-purpose yards, while fellow junior Alex Henery went 4-for-4 on field goals.

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Statistics First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards

1 2 3 4 Final 0 7 0 0 7 10 0 7 2 19 Nebraska 14 91 98 189

Washington 21 268 72 340

San Diego, Calif., Dec. 30, 2010 - Nebraska struggled to find its offensive rhythm against an inspired Washington defense in a 19-7 loss to the Huskies in the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. With the loss, the Huskers finished with a 10-4 mark for the second straight season. NU managed just 91 rushing yards as a team, led by Rex Burkhead’s 39 yards on 12 carries and Roy Helu’s 34 yards on 11 carries. Helu closed his career as NU’s No. 4 all-time leading rusher with 3,404 yards, including 1,245 in 2010. Chris Polk led the way for the Huskies with 177 yards on 34 carries. The Huskies amassed 268 yards on the ground to overcome another struggle in the air for Jake Locker against the Blackshirt secondary. Locker finished just 5-of-16 passing for 56 yards. Along with the strong running performance, the Huskies got help from the Huskers who committed 12 penalties for 102 yards, as well as turning the ball over twice on one fumble and one interception.

Statistics First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards

1 2 3 4 Final 13 0 0 0 13 9 7 0 14 30 Nebraska 17 137 116 253

South Carolina 16 121 230 351

Orlando, Fla., Jan. 1, 2012 - No. 20 Nebraska jumped to a 13-9 lead at the end of the first quarter, but No. 9 South Carolina scored the game’s final 21 points in the Huskers’ 30-13 loss in the Capital One Bowl at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. Nebraska ended its 2011 season with a 9-4 overall record, its fourth consecutive nine-win season. Nebraska scored first when Taylor Martinez hit Kenny Bell on a 30-yard touchdown strike just over three minutes into the game. Brett Maher’s extra-point attempt was then blocked and scooped up by South Carolina’s Stephon Gilmore, who raced the other way for a two-point return. USC used that momentum to take the lead on a Connor Shaw touchdown run on the ensuing drive before NU answered with its second straight touchdown, an Ameer Abdullah 1-yard run to go ahead 13-9. The Huskers held that lead before Martinez threw an interception with 38 seconds left in the half. Alshon Jeffery then caught a 51-yard hail mary touchdown pass on the final play of the half. Nebraska was unable to recover from the deflating end to the first half, as USC scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns while limiting NU to 64 yards in the second half.

nebraska bowl records

Nebraska’s All-Time Bowl Games 2013 Capital one Bowl Georgia - 45 Nebraska - 31

2014 Gator bowl Nebraska - 24 Georgia - 19

Score by Quarters Nebraska Georgia

Statistics First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards

1 2 3 4 Final 14 10 7 0 31 16 7 8 14 45 Nebraska 26 239 204 443

Georgia 23 162 427 589

Orlando, Fla., Jan. 1, 2013 - No. 16 Nebraska hung tough with No. 7 Georgia for three quarters, but a pair of Bulldog touchdown passes in the fourth quarter provided the margin in the Huskers’ 45-31 loss in the Capital One Bowl. Nebraska ended its 2012 campaign with a 10-4 overall record that included a 7-1 Big Ten mark and a Legends Division title. Georgia, the SEC runner-up, finished with a 12-2 overall mark. Senior I-back Rex Burkhead led the Huskers with 140 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries, while adding four receptions for 39 yards and another score in his final game as a Husker. Burkhead, who produced his 14th 100-yard rushing performance, closed his career with 3,329 yards at No. 5 on Nebraska’s all-time rushing list. He also became the 10th player in NU history with 30 career rushing touchdowns. Burkhead’s 357 rushing yards on 76 attempts in four bowl games are both Nebraska records. Taylor Martinez added 46 yards on the ground to push his season rushing total past 1,000 yards. He finished with 1,019 rushing yards in 2012 as just the fourth Husker quarterback to produce a 1,000-yard campaign.

Statistics First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards

1 2 3 4 Final 0 10 14 0 24 0 9 3 7 19 Nebraska 14 144 163 307

Georgia 22 96 320 416

Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 1, 2014 - Heroic efforts by Blackshirt defenders and the longest play from scrimmage in Nebraska football history sent a determined bunch of Husker seniors out with a dramatic 24-19 victory over No. 22 Georgia in the TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl at EverBank Field on New Year’s Day. Nebraska, which secured its sixth consecutive nine-win season under Coach Bo Pelini, finished the 2013 campaign with a 9-4 record. Georgia closed its season at 8-5. Senior wide receiver Quincy Enunwa capped one of the top receiving careers in school history with a career-high 129 yards on four receptions to earn TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl MVP honors. Enunwa hauled in a pair of touchdown passes on the day, including a decisive 99-yard catch from sophomore quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. on 3rd-and-14 midway through the third quarter. The game-winning pass play was the longest play from scrimmage in Nebraska football and Gator Bowl history. The play was set up after Armstrong fumbled a shotgun snap on second down and managed to recover it just inches outside the NU end zone to save the Big Red from a safety that would have trimmed the Husker lead to 17-14.

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Nebraska Bowl Game History Nebraska All-Time Bowl Appearances by Season

Year Bowl Opp. (Rank) Result 1941 Rose Stanford (7/2) L, 13-21 1955 Orange Duke (--/14) L, 7-34 1962 Gotham Miami (--/--) W, 36-34 1964 Orange Auburn (6/5) W, 13-7 1965 Cotton Arkansas (6/2) L, 7-10# 1966 Orange Alabama (3/4) L, 28-39# 1967 Sugar Alabama (6/3) L, 7-34 Start of NCAA-Record 35 Consecutive Bowl Appearances (from 1969 to 2003) 1969 Sun Georgia (14/--) W, 45-6 1971 Orange Louisiana State (3/5) W, 17-12# 1972 Orange Alabama (1/2) W, 38-6# 1973 Orange Notre Dame (9/12) W, 40-6 1974 Cotton Texas (12/8) W, 19-3 1974 Sugar Florida (8/18) W, 13-10 1975 Fiesta Arizona State (6/7) L, 14-17 1976 Astro-BB Texas Tech (13/9) W, 27-24 1977 Liberty North Carolina (12/14) W, 21-17 1979 Orange Oklahoma (6/4) L, 24-31 1980 Cotton Houston (7/8) L, 14-17 1980 Sun Mississippi State (8/17) W, 31-17 1982 Orange Clemson (4/1) L, 15-22# 1983 Orange Louisiana State (3/13) W, 21-20 1984 Orange Miami (1/5) L, 30-31# 1985 Sugar Louisiana State (4/12) W, 28-10 1986 Fiesta Michigan (7/5) L, 23-27 1987 Sugar Louisiana State (6/5) W, 30-15 1988 Fiesta Florida State (5/3) L, 28-31 1989 Orange Miami (6/2) L, 3-23 1990 Fiesta Florida State (6/5) L, 17-41 1991 Citrus (Capital One) Georgia Tech (19/2) L, 21-45# 1992 Orange Miami (11/1) L, 0-22# 1993 Orange Florida State (11/3) L, 14-27 1994 Orange Florida State (2/1) L, 16-18# 1995 Orange Miami (1/3) W, 24-17# 1996 Fiesta Florida (1/2) W, 62-24# 1996 Orange Virginia Tech (6/10) W, 41-21 1998 Orange Tennessee (2/3) W, 42-17# 1998 Holiday Arizona (14/5) L, 20-23 2000 Fiesta Tennessee (3/6) W, 31-21 2000 Alamo Northwestern (9/18) W, 66-17 2002 Rose Miami (4/1) L, 14-37# 2002 Independence Ole Miss (--/--) L, 23-27 2003 Alamo Michigan State (22/--) W, 17-3 2005 Alamo Michigan (--/20) W, 32-28 2007 Cotton Auburn (22/10) L, 14-17 2009 Gator Clemson (--/--) W, 26-21 2009 Holiday Arizona (20/22) W, 33-0 2010 Holiday Washington (18/--) L, 7-19 2012 Capital One South Carolina (20/9) L, 13-30 2013 Capital One Georgia (16/7) L, 31-45 2014 Gator Georgia (--/22) W, 24-19 # National Championship Game for at least one of the two teams Bold denotes NU conference champion teams.

Nebraska Bowl Superlatives Record by Bowl Game Orange Bowl..................................................................8-9 Fiesta Bowl....................................................................2-4 Sugar Bowl.....................................................................3-1 Cotton Bowl...................................................................1-3 Alamo Bowl...................................................................3-0 Capital One/Citrus Bowl................................................0-3 Sun Bowl........................................................................2-0 Gator Bowl.....................................................................2-0 Rose Bowl......................................................................0-2 Holiday Bowl..................................................................1-2 Liberty Bowl...................................................................1-0 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl.................................................1-0 Gotham Bowl ................................................................1-0 Independence Bowl.......................................................0-1 Bowl Record vs. Conferences vs. SEC.........................................................................13-7 vs. ACC.........................................................................5-11 vs. Big Ten......................................................................3-1 vs. Big 12.......................................................................2-1 vs. Pac-12.......................................................................1-4 vs. Notre Dame..............................................................1-0 vs. Conference USA.......................................................0-1

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Nebraska All-Time Bowl Appearances by Bowl Game

Year Bowl Opp. (Rank) Result 1941 Rose Stanford (7/2) L, 13-21 2002 Rose Miami (4/1) L, 14-37# 1955 Orange Duke (--/14) L, 7-34 1964 Orange Auburn (6/5) W, 13-7 1966 Orange Alabama (3/4) L, 28-39# 1971 Orange Louisiana State (3/5) W, 17-12# 1972 Orange Alabama (1/2) W, 38-6# 1973 Orange Notre Dame (9/12) W, 40-6 1979 Orange Oklahoma (6/4) L, 24-31 1982 Orange Clemson (4/1) L, 15-22# 1983 Orange Louisiana State (3/13) W, 21-20 1984 Orange Miami (1/5) L, 30-31# 1989 Orange Miami (6/2) L, 3-23 1992 Orange Miami (11/1) L, 0-22# 1993 Orange Florida State (11/3) L, 14-27 1994 Orange Florida State (2/1) L, 16-18# 1995 Orange Miami (1/3) W, 24-17# 1996 Orange Virginia Tech (6/10) W, 41-21 1998 Orange Tennessee (2/3) W, 42-17# 1962 Gotham Miami (--/--) W, 36-34 1965 Cotton Arkansas (6/2) L, 7-10# 1974 Cotton Texas (12/8) W, 19-3 1980 Cotton Houston (7/8) L, 14-17 2007 Cotton Auburn (22/10) L, 14-17 1967 Sugar Alabama (6/3) L, 7-34 1974 Sugar Florida (8/18) W, 13-10 1985 Sugar Louisiana State (4/12) W, 28-10 1987 Sugar Louisiana State (6/5) W, 30-15 1969 Sun Georgia (14/--) W, 45-6 1980 Sun Mississippi State (8/17) W, 31-17 1975 Fiesta Arizona State (6/7) L, 14-17 1986 Fiesta Michigan (7/5) L, 23-27 1988 Fiesta Florida State (5/3) L, 28-31 1990 Fiesta Florida State (6/5) L, 17-41 1996 Fiesta Florida (1/2) W, 62-24# 2000 Fiesta Tennessee (3/6) W, 31-21 1976 Astro-BB Texas Tech (13/9) W, 27-24 1977 Liberty North Carolina (12/14) W, 21-17 1991 Citrus (Capital One) Georgia Tech (19/2) L, 21-45# 2012 Capital One South Carolina (20/9) L, 13-30 2013 Capital One Georgia (16/7) L, 31-45 2000 Alamo Northwestern (9/18) W, 66-17 2003 Alamo Michigan State (22/--) W, 17-3 2005 Alamo Michigan (--/20) W, 32-28 1998 Holiday Arizona (14/5) L, 20-23 2009 Holiday Airzona (22/20) W, 33-0 2010 Holiday Washington(18/--) L, 7-19 2002 Independence Ole Miss (--/--) L, 23-27 2009 Gator Clemson (--/--) W, 26-21 2014 Gator Georgia (--/22) W, 24-19 # National Championship Game for at least one of the two teams Bold denotes NU conference champion teams.

Bowl Record When.... Out-rushing opponent...............................................22-14 Out-passing opponent.................................................12-6 Out-gaining opponent.................................................21-6 Getting out-rushed......................................................3-11 Getting out-passed....................................................13-19 Getting out-gained......................................................4-19 Leading at the half.......................................................15-7 Trailing at the half........................................................8-16 Tied at the half..............................................................2-2 Scoring first..................................................................15-8 Scoring less than 20 points..........................................5-15 Scoring 20 or more points.........................................20-10 Game is decided by five points or less........................9-10 Game is decided by 10 points or less........................12-13 Game decided by more than 14 points.......................14-9 Playing a top-5 team...................................................7-17 Playing a top-10 team...............................................11-22 Playing a top-25 team...............................................21-22 Nebraska Bowl Streaks Consecutive wins..............................................................6 Consecutive losses...........................................................7 Consecutive appearances.............................................35* Consecutive January bowl appearances.......................17^ *NCAA Record (1969-2003) ^NCAA Record (1981-1987)

NCAA Bowl Rankings (Through 2014)

All-Time Bowl Appearances Rank Team Appearances 1. Alabama 62 2. Texas 53 3. Nebraska 51 4. Georgia 50 Tennessee 50 6. Southern California 49 7. Oklahoma 48 8. LSU 46 9. Ohio State 44 10. Michigan 43 All-Time Consecutive Bowl Appearances Rank Team Streak 1. Nebraska (1969-2003) 35 2. Michigan (1975-2007) 33 Florida State (1982-pres.) 33 4. Alabama (1959-83) 25 5. Florida (1991-2012) 22 Virginia Tech (1993-pres.) 22 7. Georgia (1997-pres.) 18 Georiga Tech (1997-pres.) 18 9. BYU (1978-1994) 17 10. Tennessee (1989-2004) 16

nebraska bowl records

highlighting nebraska’s bowl history

1955 ORANGE BOWL 1971 ORANGE BOWL 1977 LIBERTY BOWL 1985 SUGAR BOWL 1992 ORANGE BOWL 1998 HOLIDAY BOWL

2005 ALAMO BOWL 2014 GATOR BOWL

1995 ORANGE BOWL

1998 ORANGE BOWL

2003 ALAMO BOWL 2013 CAPITAL ONE BOWL

2007 COTTON BOWL

1941 ROSE BOWL 1969 SUN BOWL 1976 ASTRO-BLUE BONNET

1984 ORANGE BOWL 1991 CITRUS BOWL

1967 SUGAR BOWL 1983 ORANGE BOWL 1990 FIESTA BOWL 1996 ORANGE BOWL

1975 FIESTA BOWL

1966 ORANGE BOWL 1975 SUGAR BOWL 2002 INDEPENDENCE BOWL

2012 CAPITAL ONE BOWL

1982 ORANGE BOWL 1989 ORANGE BOWL 1996 FIESTA BOWL

1965 COTTON BOWL 1974 COTTON BOWL 2002 ROSE BOWL 2010 HOLIDAY BOWL

1988 FIESTA BOWL

1987 SUGAR BOWL 1994 ORANGE BOWL 2000 ALAMO BOWL 2009 HOLIDAY BOWL

1980 SUN BOWL

1964 ORANGE BOWL 1973 ORANGE BOWL

1986 FIESTA BOWL 1993 ORANGE BOWL 2000 FIESTA BOWL

1980 COTTON BOWL

Nebraska Bowl Bids

BOWL GAMES Orange Bowl 17 Fiesta Bowl 6 Sugar Bowl 4 Cotton Bowl 4 Holiday Bowl 4 Citrus/Capital One Bowl 3 Alamo Bowl 3 Gator Bowl 2 Rose Bowl 2 Sun Bowl 2 Independence Bowl 1 Liberty Bowl 1 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl 1 Gotham Bowl 1

2009 GATOR BOWL

1979 ORANGE BOWL

1972 ORANGE BOWL

1962 GOTHAM BOWL

The photos on this page represent the bowl program covers from Nebraska’s first 50 all-time bowl games. The Huskers’ rich bowl tradition dates back 73 years to their first bowl appearance in the 1941 Rose Bowl. Below are some highlights from NU’s bowl history: » Nebraska owns a 25-25 all-time bowl record, including 11 wins in its last 18 games. » Nebraska ranks third all-time with 51 all-time bowl appearances. » The Huskers appeared in 35 consecutive bowl games from 1969 to 2003, the longest streak in NCAA history. » Nebraska’s streak of 17 consecutive January bowl appearances from 1981 to 1997 is the longest in NCAA history. » Nebraska has appeared in 14 different bowl games.

2014 Holiday bowl