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2011 Nebraska ScheduleDate Opponent (TV) Time/ResultSept. 3 Chattanooga (BTN) W, 40-7Sept. 10 Fresno State (BTN) W, 42-29Sept. 17 Washington (ABC) W, 51-38Sept. 24 at Wyoming (Versus) W, 38-14Oct. 1 at Wisconsin (ABC) 7 p.m.Oct. 8 Ohio State (ABC or ESPN) 7 p.m.Oct. 22 at Minnesota (ABC) 2:30 p.m.Oct. 29 Michigan State TBDNov. 5 Northwestern TBDNov. 12 at Penn State TBDNov. 19 at Michigan TBDNov. 25 Iowa (ABC) 11 a.m.Dec. 3 Big Ten Championship Game (Fox) at Indianapolis, Ind. 7 p.m.All times Central

TelevisionABCBrent Musburger, Play-by-PlayKirk Herbstreit, AnalystErin Andrews, Sidelines

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

InternetHuskers.comHSN free audioLive stats, blog, game-day information, photos

OtherSatellite RadioSirius Channel 93 (Nebraska)

A Numbers Game

1Saturday’s game at Wisconsin marks Nebraska’sfirst-ever Big Ten Conference game. The Huskers

were accepted into the Big Ten on June 11, 2010, and officially joined the conference on July 1,

2011. Saturday’s game is Nebraska’s first against a Big Ten team since a victory over Michigan

in the 2005 Alamo Bowl.

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HuskersRecord: 4-0Rankings:Coaches-8;

AP-8Last Game:

def. Wyoming, 38-14Coach: Bo Pelini

Career/NU Record:34-12/4th year

vs. WIS: first meeting

Game 5:Nebraska at Wisconsin

Oct. 1, 2011 | Camp Randall Stadium Madison, Wis. | 7 p.m. Badgers

Record: 4-0Rankings:

Coaches-7; AP-7Last Game:

def. South Dakota, 59-10

Coach: Bret BielemaCareer/WIS Record:

53-16/6th yearvs. NU: first meeting

Game InformationTelevision: ABC

Radio: Husker Sports NetworkCapacity: 80,321Surface: FieldTurf

Series Record: Nebraska leads, 3-2In Madison: Series tied, 1-1

Last Meeting: Wisconsin 21-20 in 1974

The MatchupNebraska makes a historic road trip this week traveling to Madison, Wis., to take on the Badgers in the Huskers’

first-ever Big Ten Conference. The game will be televised nationally on ABC, with kickoff set for shortly after 7 p.m. CT. The game is just the fourth matchup of top-10 ranked teams in college football this season, as the Huskers enter the game ranked eighth in both the AP and coaches polls, while Wisconsin checks in at No. 7 in both polls.

Nebraska is 4-0 following a 38-14 victory over Wyoming in Laramie last Saturday. The Nebraska offense continued to show a powerful rushing attack, topping 300 yards on the ground for the second straight week, and the Huskers lead the Big Ten in rushing. The win also gave NU a 4-0 start and a perfect non-conference season for the second straight year.

Wisconsin has been among the nation’s most impressive teams in starting 4-0 in 2011. The Badgers breezed through non-conference play winning by an average of 40 points per game. The Badger offense is one of the nation’s most balanced units and has rolled up more than 530 yards per game. Defensively, Wisconsin is allowing just 8.5 points per contest to rank third in the nation in that category.

The SeriesNebraska and Wisconsin are meeting for the first time since the 1974 season and just the sixth time overall.

Nebraska holds a 3-2 edge in the all-time series between the schools, and the teams have split the two previous meetings in Madison. Nebraska won both games of a home-and-home matchup in 1965 and 1966, before the teams split in 1973 and 1974 with the Badgers winning the most recent meeting, 21-20, in Madison in 1974.

The CoachesNebraska: Bo Pelini (Ohio State, ‘90) owns a 34-12 record in his fourth season. Pelini has guided NU to nine or

more wins in each of his first three seasons as head coach, joining Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne and Frank Solich in accomplishing that feat. Pelini has guided Nebraska to a conference championship game the past two seasons and to at least a share of the Big 12 divisional crown his first three seasons as head coach.

Wisconsin: Bret Bielema (Iowa, ‘92) owns a 53-16 record in his sixth season as the Badgers head coach, giving him the fourth-best winning percentage in the country among active coaches. In 2010, he guided Wisconsin to a Big Ten championship, the school’s first title since the 1999 season.

Nebraska FootballNebraska is 841-345-40 all-time, one of just eight schools with 800 all-time victories w Nebraska has won five

national championships (1970, 1971, 1994, 1995, 1997). w The Cornhuskers have won 43 conference championships. w Nebraska’s 47 all-time bowl appearances rank fifth nationally. w Since 1970, Nebraska has 407 wins, 25 more than any other school. w Nebraska’s 99 football Academic All-Americans lead the nation. w The Huskers have had 107 All-Americans in school history.

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Nebraska-Wyoming Stat WrapTeam Stats NU WYOFirst Downs 24 18Rushes-Yards 49-333 31-137 Passes 12-21-0 18-34-1Passing Yards 157 168Total Offense 490 3053rd-Down Conversions 7-of-13 7-of-17Turnovers 1 1Penalties 5-48 7-68 Time of Possession 28:32 31:28

NU Rushing LeadersRex Burkhead–15 carries, 170 yards, 2 TDTaylor Martinez–12 carries, 37 yards, TDNU Passing LeaderTaylor Martinez–12-21-0, 157 yards, TDNU Receiving LeadersBrandon Kinnie–3 receptions, 31 yardsKenny Bell–2 receptions, 20 yards, TDNU Defensive LeadersP.J. Smith–4 UT, 3 AT, 7 TT, INTThad Randle–3 UT, 2 AT, 5 TT, 1-3 sackNU Special Teams LeaderBrett Maher–1-2 FG, 5-5 PAT, 53.0-yard punting average

2011 Big Ten StandingsLegends Division RecordsTeam Big Ten Overall Next GameMichigan 0-0 4-0 MinnesotaNebraska 0-0 4-0 at WisconsinMichigan State 0-0 3-1 at Ohio StateNorthwestern 0-0 2-1 at IllinoisIowa 0-0 3-1 at Penn State (10/8)Minnesota 0-0 1-3 at Michigan

Leaders Division RecordsTeam Big Ten Overall Next GameIllinois 0-0 4-0 NorthwesternWisconsin 0-0 4-0 NebraskaOhio State 0-0 3-1 Michigan StatePenn State 0-0 3-1 at IndianaPurdue 0-0 2-1 Notre DameIndiana 0-0 1-3 Penn State

2011 Non-Conference OpponentsTeam Overall Conf. Next GameChattanooga 2-2 0-0 The CitadelFresno State 2-2 0-0 Ole MissWashington 3-1 0-0 at UtahWyoming 3-1 0-0 at Utah State (10/8)

Date ......... Opponent ................ Time/Result ... TV ..............Series ...............Last Meeting (Site)/Notes Sept. 3 ...... Chattanooga ............ W, 40-7 .......... BTN ...........NU, 1-0 .............Huskers win 26th straight home opener/Martinez rushes for 135 yards and three touchdownsSept. 10 .... Fresno State ............. W, 42-29 ........ BTN ...........NU, 1-0 .............Huskers win 22nd straight game vs. WAC foes/Martinez 385 yards of total offense, 219 passingSept. 17 .... Washington ............. W, 51-38 ........ ABC ...........NU, 5-4-1 ..........NU rushes for 309 yards, including 217 after halftime/Burkhead 22-120-2 rushing TDSept. 24 .... at Wyoming............... W, 38-14 .........Versus ........NU, 6-0 ............. Burkhead runs for career-high 170 yards, 2 TD/NU perfect in non-league for second straight yearOct. 1 ........ at Wisconsin ............. 7 p.m...............ABC ............NU, 3-2 ............. 1974, UW 21-20 in Madison/Huskers’ first Big Ten game/NU ranked in top 10 in last four meetingsOct. 8 ....... Ohio State ................ 7 p.m. ............ ABC/ESPN ..OSU, 2-0 ...........1956, OSU 34-7 in Columbus/OSU’s first trip to Lincoln/NU 16-1 at home vs. Big Ten since 1962Oct. 22 ...... at Minnesota ............. 2:30 p.m. ........ABC ............UM, 29-20-2 ..... 1990, NU 56-0 in Lincoln/Huskers have won last 14 meetings, including two straight shutoutsOct. 29...... Michigan State ......... TBD ............... TBD ...........NU, 5-0 .............2003, NU 17-3 in San Antonio (Alamo Bowl)/Bo Pelini was NU interim HC in teams’ last meetingNov. 5 ....... Northwestern .......... TBD ............... TBD ...........NEB, 3-1 ...........2000, NEB 66-17 in San Antonio (Alamo Bowl)/NEB bowl-record 66 points in team’s last meetingNov. 12...... at Penn State ............. TBD .................TBD ............PSU, 7-6 ............ 2003, NU, 18-10 in Lincoln/PSU owns a 5-1 lead in State College, including two straight winsNov. 19...... at Michigan ............... TBD .................TBD ............UM, 3-2-1 ......... 2005, NU, 32-28 in San Antonio (Alamo Bowl)/teams’ first meeting in regular season since 1962Nov. 25 ..... Iowa ........................ 11 a.m. .......... ABC ...........NU, 26-12-3 ......2000, NU 42-13 in Lincoln/NU has won three straight in the series, scoring 42 points each gameDec. 3 ........ Big Ten Championship .. 7 p.m...............FOX ...................................... 2011 marks the inaugural Big Ten Championship game/played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis

Inside the Cornhuskers’ 2011 Schedule

Noting Game 4...Nebraska 38, Wyoming 144Nebraska’s victory gave the Huskers a 4-0 start for the second straight year and marked NU’s second straight perfect non-conference season. Nebraska’s win was also its ninth straight in the month of September. Nebraska improved to 6-0 all-time against Wyoming. Nebraska also posted its ninth win in its past 10 road games.

4Nebraska scored 38 points, marking the fourth straight game to open the season with at least 30 points. The Huskers have opened the year with four 30-point games for the first time since 2008 and for only the second time since 1995.

4Junior I-back Rex Burkhead rushed 15 times for a career-high 170 yards, including a 45-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and a 16-yard TD run in the third quarter. Burkhead’s 45-yard touchdown was the second-longest run of his career, bettered only by a 52-yard run against Chattanooga. Burkhead produced his sixth career 100-yard rushing game and his two touchdowns give him seven rushing touchdowns this season. With his 170 yards, Burkhead moved up three spots to 30th on NU’s career rushing list with 1,717 career yards.

4Burkhead’s 45-yard touchdown run marked Nebraska’s fourth one-play scoring drive of the season. In addition, Nebraska has a kickoff return for a touchdown.

4The Wyoming contest marked the third straight game Burkhead has had a pair of rushing touchdowns.

4Nebraska rushed for a season-high 333 yards, improving to 14-0 in the past two seasons when rushing for at least 200 yards. Nebraska is 21-2 under Bo Pelini when rushing for at least 200 yards. Nebraska had 113 first-half rushing yards, before churning out 220 rushing yards in the second half. Last week, Nebraska had 217 second-half rushing yards against Washington.

4Nebraska junior tight end Kyler Reed had a 44-yard reception in the third quarter, his second catch of the season covering better than 40 yards. Reed has six career receptions of at least 33 yards.

4Nebraska had six offensive plays of 20 yards or more, giving the Huskers 23 plays of that length this season. Nebraska had two plays of longer than 40 yards, giving NU 11 plays of at least 40 yards.

4Nebraska redshirt freshman receiver Kenny Bell caught an eight-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter for his first career touchdown.

4True freshman I-back Braylon Heard ran for a one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter for his first career touchdown. 4Nebraska senior defensive tackle Jared Crick did not play, ending a streak of 31 consecutive starts.

4Junior punter/place-kicker Brett Maher had a 61-yard punt in the first quarter, a season and career-long punt. Maher also had a 56-yard punt in the first quarter and has eight punts of 50 yards or longer this season. Maher missed a 50-yard field goal as time expired in the first half, his first career miss after making his first seven FG attempts. Maher did connect on a 20-yarder in the third quarter.

4Sophomore defensive tackle Thad Randle had a three-yard sack in the second quarter, marking his first career sack. He finished the game with a career-high five tackles.

4Redshirt freshman cornerback Corey Cooper made his first career start. Senior defensive tackle Terrence Moore made his second career start. Moore also started the Holiday Bowl against Washington.

4Senior defensive back Lance Thorell had a two-yard tackle for loss in the second quarter marking his first career TFL.



Ron BrownRunning Backs

4th/21st Year-Field

Barney CottonAssoc. HC/OL

4th/5th Year-Press Box

Tim BeckOff. Coord./QBs

4th Year-Press Box

Nebraska Head Coach Bo PeliniBo Pelini is in his fourth season as Nebraska’s head coach and owns a 34-12 record with the

Huskers. Pelini helped Nebraska to at least a share of the Big 12 North title in each of his first three seasons, becoming the first coach in the history of that league to win at least a share of a division title in each of his first three years. Nebraska has posted its second straight 4-0 start in 2011.

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

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

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

Pelini Stacks up Well with PeersIn guiding Nebraska to a 34-12 record, Pelini has put himself in some impressive company.

4 Pelini is the fourth Nebraska head coach to win nine games in each of his first three seasons with the Cornhuskers. The others to reach that win plateau were Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne and Frank Solich. Pelini has joined Solich as the only NU coaches with two 10-win seasons in their first three years.

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

4 Pelini’s nine victories in 2008 tied for the most among 18 coaches in their first season at their respective schools. Among first-time head coaches, Pelini’s victory total was the best in the nation. Pelini’s 19 victories in his first two seasons were second among that group, and he has moved to the top of the 2008 hiring class with his 32 wins, three more than Navy’s Ken Niumatalolo. (see page 11)

4 Pelini was just the eighth BCS conference (since 1998) first-time head coach to post nine or more victories in his first season. He was just the second first-year head coach in that span to win nine games after inheriting a team with a losing record the previous year. Only Pelini and Bill Stewart (former West Virginia coach) from the group won nine games each of the past three seasons.

Pelini Continues Defensive Accomplishments at NebraskaAt Nebraska, Pelini has continued his history of building championship defenses. Nebraska finished second in the

Big 12 in total defense in 2008, a year after NU was 100th or worse in nearly every defensive category. In 2009, the Huskers led the nation in scoring defense and had the nation’s best scoring defensive improvement (18.1 ppg). Last season Nebraska again ranked among the nation’s best in several defensive categories.

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

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

4 Pelini guided LSU defenses to No. 3 national finishes in total defense each of his three seasons in Baton Rouge. 4In 112 games as a collegiate coach, Pelini’s defenses have posted 10 shutouts, held the opposition to seven

points or less 36 times and to 20 points or less 74 times. 4 Pelini-led defenses have 221 total takeaways, including two top-three national rankings.

Four Assistants in First Season on Husker Staff After having the same coaching staff for each of his first three seasons at Nebraska, Bo Pelini welcomed four new assistants in 2011. Rich Fisher (receivers), John Garrison (assistant offensive line/tight ends), Ross Els (linebackers) and Corey Raymond (secondary) are all in their first seasons as full-time members of the Husker coaching staff. In addition to the new faces, Pelini shuffled some duties among returning coaches. Tim Beck takes over the role of offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, while Ron Brown shifts to tutoring the Nebraska running backs.

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

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

LSU, 2005-07defensive coordinator

Oklahoma, 2004co-def. coordinator, defensive backs

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

Green Bay Packers, 2000-02linebackers

New England Patriots, 1997-99linebackers

San Francisco 49ers, 1994-96assistant secondary

Cardinal Mooney High School, 1993 quarterbacks

Iowa, 1991graduate assistant

Overall ...................................................................34-12 vs. AP Ranked Teams ..............................................5-7 vs. AP Top 10 Teams ...............................................1-5 vs. Unranked Teams ..............................................29-5 vs. Big Ten Teams ....................................................1-0 Home ....................................................................20-5 Road .....................................................................11-4 Neutral ....................................................................3-3 In August ................................................................1-0 In September ........................................................13-2 In October...............................................................7-5 In November .........................................................10-2 In December ...........................................................2-3 In January ...............................................................1-0 When Rushing for 200 or more yards ...................21-2 When Rushing for 300 or more yards .....................8-0 When Passing for 200 or more yards....................14-6 When Passing for 300 or more yards......................7-1 When NU player rushes for 100 yards ..................21-2 When NU has two 100-yard rushers ............................. 3-0 When NU player has 100 yards receiving ...............9-1 When Opponent has 100 Yd. Rusher ......................8-4 When Scoring 35 or More Points..........................20-0 When Holding Opponent to 10 Pts. or less ..........14-2 When forcing three or more turnovers ................12-1 When Nebraska scores first ..................................27-3 When Nebraska leads at halftime ........................26-2 When Nebraska trails at halftime ...........................5-9 When Nebraska is tied at halftime .........................3-1 Games decided by 11 points or more ..................26-4 Games decided by 10 or less ..................................8-7 Games decided by 7 or less ....................................3-7 Games decided by 3 or less ....................................1-5 Overtime games .....................................................1-1

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John GarrisonAsst. OL/TE

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Corey RaymondSecondary

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Scouting WisconsinWisconsin puts its 4-0 record and an 11-game home winning streak on the line

Saturday night in a battle of top-10 teams. The seventh-ranked Badgers have won 11 consecutive regular-season games. The Badgers have won each of their first four games by at least 34 points this season and have held each of their first four opponents to 17 points or less.

Offensively, senior quarterback Russell Wilson is the key to the explosive Badger attack. His play has helped Wisconsin rank sixth nationally in scoring offense, eighth in total offense and 13th in rushing. A transfer from North Carolina State, Wilson ranks among the Big Ten and national leaders in total offense at 311.0 yards per game. He also ranks second in passing efficiency and has thrown for 11 touchdowns and just one interception. Running backs Montee Ball and James White give the Badger

running game an impressive one-two punch. The duo has combined to rush for 663 yards and 12 rushing touchdowns. Ball ranks fifth in the Big Ten in rushing at 90.0 yards per game and is fourth nationally in scoring at 15.0 points per contest. Wide receiver Nick Toon is Wilson’s favorite target in the passing game, with 21 receptions for 353 yards and five touchdowns this season.

Defensively, UW ranks in the top 25 nationally in rush defense, total defense and scoring defense, including third nationally in scoring. The Badgers are allowing only 2.9 yards per rush, but have allowed opponents to complete 64.3 percent of their passes while throwing for 157.3 yards per game.

Series HistorySaturday’s meeting will be the

sixth all-time matchup between the two schools and the first since a 1974 matchup in Madison.

Nebraska owns a 3-2 edge in the all-time series between the schools. The first meeting was an 18-0 Wisconsin win in a 1901 matchup in

Milwaukee. Nebraska won the next three games by a combined margin of 88-19. In a home-and-home series in 1965 and 1966, Nebraska shut out the Badgers 37-0 in Lincoln and posted a 31-3 win in Madison. Current Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez was a linebacker on those Nebraska teams.

The teams met again in Lincoln in 1973, when second-ranked Nebraska escaped with a 20-16 win in Tom Osborne’s first season as head coach. NU quarterback Dave Humm threw for 297 yards in the victory, setting a single-game school passing record that stood for 31 years. In the return game in Madison in 1974, the Badgers edged fourth-ranked Nebraska 21-20. Nebraska has been ranked in the top 10 in each of the past five meetings with Wisconsin, including its No. 8 ranking this season. This is the first time Wisconsin has been ranked entering a game against Nebraska.

Wisconsin Head Coach Bret BielemaBret Bielema is in his sixth season as the head coach of the Badgers and owns a

53-16 record. His .768 winning percentage ranks fourth nationally among active FBS head coaches. Bielema is already third in Badger history for head coaching victories.

Bielema has guided the Badgers to nine or more victories in four of his first five seasons as the head man, including a 12-1 record in 2006 and an 11-2 mark last season when UW captured its first Big Ten title since 1999.

Prior to taking over as head coach, Bielema served as Wisconsin’s defensive coordinator in 2004 and 2005, following two seasons as the co-defensive coordinator at Kansas State. Bielema began his coaching career at Iowa as a graduate assistant in 1993 and 1994, then served as the Hawkeyes’ linebackers coach from 1996 to 2001. Overall, Bielema has spent 16 of his 18 years as a coach in the Big Ten. Overall, Bielema was 2-2 against Nebraska as an assistant coach, 0-2 at Iowa in 1999 and 2000, and 2-0 at Kansas State in 2002 and 2003.

Wisconsin FactsLocation: Madison, Wis.Nickname: BadgersEnrollment: 23,581Colors: Cardinal and WhiteConference: Big TenStadium: Camp Randall StadiumCapacity: 80,321Series Record: NU leads, 3-2Head Coach: Bret Bielema (6th year)Alma Mater (Year): Iowa (1992)Record at Wisconsin: 53-16Career Record: sameRecord vs. Nebraska: First meeting

Wisconsin ScheduleDate Opponent Time/ScoreSept. 1 UNLV W, 51-17Sept. 10 Oregon State W, 35-0Sept. 17 vs. Northern Illinois W, 49-7Sept. 24 South Dakota W, 59-10Oct. 1 Nebraska 7 p.m.Oct. 15 Indiana 11 a.m.Oct. 22 at Michigan State 7 p.m.Oct. 29 at Ohio State 7 p.m.Nov. 5 Purdue TBANov. 12 at Minnesota TBANov. 19 at Illinois TBANov. 26 Penn State TBA

Wisconsin Statistical LeadersRushing G Att. Yards YPC TD Avg./GMontee Ball, RB 4 63 360 5.7 9 90.0James White, RB 4 45 303 6.7 3 75.8Jeffrey Lewis, RB 4 18 120 6.7 1 30.0

Passing Comp. Att. Pct. Int. Yards TDRussell Wilson, QB 69 91 75.8 1 1,136 11Joe Brennan, QB 2 7 28.6 1 11 0

Receiving G No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GNick Toon, WR 4 21 353 16.8 5 88.2Jared Abbrederis, WR 4 15 233 15.5 1 58.2Jacob Pederson, TE 4 11 175 15.9 4 43.8Montee Ball, RB 4 6 120 20.0 1 30.0Bradie Ewing, RB 4 6 106 17.7 0 30.0

Tackles G UT AT TT TFL SacksChris Borland, LB 4 16 19 35 5.0 0.0Mike Taylor, LB 4 9 21 30 3.0 1.0Marc Cromartie, DB 4 11 8 19 0.5 0.0Aaron Henry, DB 4 11 5 16 0.0 0.0Shelton Johnson, DB 4 6 9 15 3.5 0.0

Punt Returns No. Yards Avg. TD LongJared Abbrederis, WR 6 101 16.8 0 30

Field Goals Att. Made Pct. Blkd. LongKyle French, K 2 4 50.0 0 29

Punts No. Yards Avg. Blkd. LongBrad Nortman, P 8 347 43.4 0 57

Statistical ComparisonCategory (per game) NU UW Big Ten Big Ten Natl. Natl.Rushing Offense 272.5 245.5 1st 4th 8th 13thPassing Offense 166.5 286.8 11th 1st 106th 26thTotal Offense 439.0 532.3 4th 1st 36th 8thScoring Offense 42.8 48.5 2nd 1st 13th 6thRushing Defense 133.3 89.3 9th 3rd 56th 22ndPass Efficiency Defense 116.28 116.74 6th 7th 34th 37thPass Defense 216.5 157.3 9th 3rd 63rd 10thTotal Defense 349.8 246.5 7th 2nd 52nd 7thScoring Defense 22.0 8.5 9th 1st 46th 3rdNet Punting 39.1 40.9 5th 4th 29th 17thPunt Returns 12.8 16.3 4th 2nd 21st 9thKickoff Returns 35.4 20.8 1st 8th 1st 75thTurnover Margin 0.0 0.3 10th 9th t-57th 46thSacks 1.5 2.5 7th 2nd 78th t-32ndTackles For Loss 4.0 6.3 9th 4th t-104th 49thSacks Allowed 1.3 1.0 4th 2nd t-35th t-25th

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Husker History in a New ConferenceIn its inaugural season as a member of the Big Ten

Conference, Nebraska is calling a new conference home for the first time since the Big 12 was formed prior to the 1996 season. Overall, the Huskers have been a part of seven football conferences in program history. NU was the Missouri Valley Conference co-champion in its first year in the league in 1907 and the Huskers were Big 6 Conference champions in that league’s inaugural year in 1928. Nebraska also won the Big 12 North Division title in the league’s inaugural season in 1996.

Below is a look at how Nebraska has fared in its first year in a new conference in the program’s 122-year history:

Nebraska’s Inaugural Years in a New ConferenceConference First Season RecordWIUFBA 1892 2-2-1Missouri Valley* 1907 8-2-0Big 6* 1928 7-1-1Big 7 1948 2-8-0Big 8 1960 4-6-0Big 12 1996 11-2-0Big Ten 2011 4-0*conference championWIUFBA = Western Inter-State University Foot Ball Association

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

victories, and NU’s 841 all-time victories is fourth nationally. 1. Michigan 888 2. Texas 8533. Notre Dame 8474. Nebraska 8415. Ohio State 8346. Penn State 8217. Oklahoma 8148. Alabama 806Nebraska is in its 122nd season of college football, and

owns an 841-345-40 all-time record in 1,226 games (.702). 4Since the first season of Nebraska football in 1890,

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

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

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

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

the start of the 1970s, when Bob Devaney guided NU to back-to-back national titles in 1970 and 1971. During the past four decades, the Huskers have compiled a 407-104-5 record, for a .794 winning percentage in 516 games. NU’s 406 wins in that time period are 25 more than any other school.

1. Nebraska 407 2. Ohio State 3823. Oklahoma 3794. Michigan 3715. Penn State 3694Nebraska has 39 nine-win seasons and 23 10-win

seasons since 1970. Nebraska has posted back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first time since 2000 and 2001. NU has posted three straight nine-win seasons for the first time since an NCAA record 33 straight from 1969 to 2001.

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

Nebraska in Inaugural Season in Big Ten ConferenceNebraska officially became the 12th member of the Big Ten Conference on July 1, 2011, and Saturday it will begin its

first season of Big Ten Conference play at Wisconsin. Nebraska will compete in the Legends Division, where it was widely regarded as the preseason favorite, while Wisconsin was the preseason Leaders Division favorite. The respective division winners will meet in the first Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 3.

Nebraska has won football championships in four conferences during its 121 years of intercollegiate football, and also competed as an independent for several years. Overall, Nebraska has won 43 conference championships.

The major conferences for the Nebraska football program since the first season of play in 1890 include:1890-1891: Independent1892-1897: Western Inter-State Foot Ball Association1898-1906, 1918-1920: Independent1907-1917, 1921-1927: Missouri Valley Conference (12 conference titles)1928-1947: Big Six Conference (9 conference titles)1948-1959: Big Seven Conference1960-1995: Big Eight Conference (20 conference titles)1996-2010: Big 12 Conference (2 conference titles)2011-: Big Ten Conference

Nebraska holds a 31-6 record against Big Ten opponents since 1970. The Huskers have won seven straight games in Lincoln against conference foes dating back to a 1981 loss to Penn State, an independent at that time. 4 Among Big Ten Conference opponents, Nebraska has faced Minnesota the most, taking on the Gophers 51 times.

Minnesota holds a 29-20-2 edge in the all-time series, but Nebraska has won the past 14 meetings dating back to 1963.

4Nebraska and Iowa have met 41 times in football, with the Huskers owning a 26-12-3 advantage. The two teams have met just six times since 1946, with NU winning five of those six meetings. Nebraska and Iowa will complete the regular season against each other through at least 2014, and will battle on the Friday after Thanksgiving in 2011 and 2012. Nebraska has played on the day after Thanksgiving every year since 1990, facing either Oklahoma or Colorado.

4 Nebraska has faced the remaining six Big Ten foes on the 2011 schedule a total of 35 times, led by 13 meetings with Penn State.

4 Saturday’s game at Wisconsin will mark the sixth all-time meeting with Wisconsin, with NU holding a 3-2 edge. The series is tied 1-1 in Madison.

Legends and LeadersThe Big Ten Conference is divided into two divisions for football competition–Legends and Leaders. Winners of the

respective divisions will meet on Dec. 3 in Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship. Nebraska is in the Legends Division along with Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota and Northwestern.

Nebraska will face each member of the Legends Division on an annual basis. The Leaders Division consists of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue and Wisconsin. The Huskers will face Penn State every year in a protected cross-over game, while the other five opponents will rotate onto Nebraska’s schedule.

In 2011 and 2012, Nebraska will face Ohio State and Wisconsin from the Leaders Division. Nebraska will take on Illinois and Purdue in the 2013 and 2014 seasons, and does not face Indiana in the regular season in its first four years of Big Ten schedules.

The 2011 ScheduleNebraska is facing arguably one of the nation’s most difficult schedules in 2011 and one of the most demanding

slates in school history. In addition to a competitive non-conference schedule, the Huskers will face an extremely challenging schedule in their first season of competition in the Big Ten Conference.

The 2011 schedule features nine games against teams that participated in a bowl game in 2010. Included in that group are BCS bowl teams Ohio State (Sugar) and Wisconsin (Rose). Other teams that appeared in a bowl game include Fresno State (Humanitarian), Washington (Holiday), Michigan State (Capital One), Northwestern (Ticket City), Penn State (Outback), Michigan (Gator) and Iowa (Insight).

Wisconsin, Ohio State and Michigan State shared the Big Ten title in 2010, and each of those three schools won 11 regular-season games.

Nebraska’s home schedule is arguably the most attractive in school history. In addition to the new flavor of Big Ten foes, six of the seven opponents coming to Memorial Stadium competed in a bowl game last fall.

Huskers Finish Non-Conference PerfectionNebraska’s 38-14 victory at Wyoming gave Nebraska a perfect 4-0 non-conference record and a ninth straight

regular-season victory against non-conference opponents. The 2011 season marks Nebraska’s second straight perfect non-conference season and fourth in the past 10 years.

This season marks the 30th straight winning non-conference season for Nebraska, dating back to a 2-2 non-league record in 1981. Since that season, Nebraska has lost zero (17 times) or one (13 times) non-conference game.

Nebraska also completed September unbeaten for the second straight year, and has won nine straight games in the month, dating back to a 2009 loss at Virginia Tech.



Huskers on Preseason Watch ListsRex Burkhead, Junior, IBDoak Walker Award Watch List

Mike Caputo, Senior, CDave Rimington Trophy Watch List

Jared Crick, Senior, DTChuck Bednarik Award Watch ListLombardi Award Watch ListBronko Nagurski Trophy Watch ListOutland Trophy Watch ListWalter Camp Award Watch ListLott Trophy Watch ListLowe’s Senior CLASS Award Candidate

Lavonte David, Senior, LBChuck Bednarik Award Watch ListButkus Award Watch ListLombardi Award Watch ListBronko Nagurski Trophy Watch ListLott Trophy Watch List

Alfonzo Dennard, Senior, CBChuck Bednarik Award Watch ListBronko Nagurski Trophy Watch ListJim Thorpe Award Watch List

Taylor Martinez, Sophomore, QBManning Award Watch ListDavey O’Brien Award Watch ListMaxwell Award Watch List

Cameron Meredith, Junior, DETed Hendricks Award Watch ListLombardi Award Watch List

Kyler Reed, Junior, TEJohn Mackey Award Watch List

2011 Game CaptainsChattanooga–IB Austin Jones, FB Tyler Legate, LB Jim Ebke, DB Lance ThorellFresno State–QB Taylor Martinez, WR Quincy Enunwa, DE Cameron Meredith, CB Dijon WashingtonWashington–TE Kyler Reed, C Mike Caputo, LB Lavonte David, S P.J. SmithWyoming–WR Brandon Kinnie, OT Yoshi Hardrick, LB Mathew May, DT Baker Steinkuhler

Big Ten Conference POW NomineesGame Offense Defense Sp. Teams FroshUTC Martinez Meredith Maher --FSU Martinez David Abdullah AbdullahUW Burkhead -- Abdullah GreenWYO Burkhead -- Maher --WISOSUMINNMSUNWPSUMICHIOWABold indicates winner

Big Ten Conference OpenerNebraska embarks on its first-ever Big Ten Conference game on Saturday night in Madison. While this will be the

Huskers’ opener in a new conference, Nebraska has a history of success in conference openers through the years.4The Huskers have won 34 of their 36 conference-opening games since 1975. The only blemishes on that record

were a 2002 loss at Iowa State and a 2008 loss to Missouri in Lincoln.4Nebraska won its conference opener in its final two years in the Big 12--both on the road. NU won 27-12 at

Missouri in 2009, and defeated Kansas State 48-13 in 2010. Both games were played on Thursday night.4The Huskers are 94-19-2 all-time in conference openers, including a 9-5 against ranked teams in conference

openers. Wisconsin is ranked seventh by the Associated Press entering Saturday’s game.4Nebraska has also been successful in its first road game in conference play. Nebraska is 24-7 in conference road

openers since 1980.

Huskers-Badgers to Square off in Top-10 MatchupThe Nebraska-Wisconsin matchup is one of the top early-season games in college football. The Huskers enter the

game ranked No. 8 in both polls, while Wisconsin is just ahead at No. 7 in both polls. Wisconsin is the highest ranked team Nebraska has faced since taking on No. 3 Texas in the 2009 Big 12 Championship Game. Nebraska defeated Missouri in Lincoln last season in a game the Tigers also entered ranked No. 7 by the Associated Press, NU’s first win against a top-10 opponent since defeating No. 2 Oklahoma in Lincoln in 2001.

4Saturday night’s game marks the first time Nebraska has played in a matchup of top-10 ranked teams since the 2002 Rose Bowl game (2001 season) when Nebraska lost 37-14 to top-ranked Miami. The Huskers were fourth by the AP entering that game and No. 2 in the BCS standings.

4A win over Wisconsin would represent the highest ranked team Nebraska has defeated away from home since a win over No. 6 Tennessee in the 2000 Fiesta Bowl. Nebraska’s most recent win over a top-10 team in the opponent’s stadium was a 27-14 win at No. 2 Washington in 1997.

Huskers Strong on Road Under PeliniNebraska has been consistently solid on the road in Bo Pelini’s four seasons as head coach. The Huskers’ victory

at Wyoming last Saturday improved Nebraska to 11-4 in road games under Pelini, including 4-1 records in both 2009 and 2010.

4Nebraska’s lone setbacks on opponent home fields the past two seasons were a 16-15 loss at No. 13 Virginia Tech in 2009, and a 9-6 loss at 18th-ranked Texas A&M in 2010.

4The three-point loss at Texas A&M last season ended a streak of eight straight road victories for Nebraska, its longest since winning 10 straight from 1996 to 1998. NU has won nine of its last 10 road games.

Numerous Ties Link Nebraska and Wisconsin ProgramsBesides the obvious color schemes and striking similarities between uniforms between Nebraska and Wisconsin,

there are numerous other ties between the two Big Ten programs.4Wisconsin Athletic Director and former head coach Barry Alvarez lettered at linebacker for Nebraska from 1965

to 1967, under Hall of Fame Head Coach Bob Devaney. In Alvarez’s final two seasons as a player at Nebraska, the Huskers defeated Wisconsin in both 1965 and 1966.

4Bo Pelini began his college coaching career as a graduate assistant at Iowa in 1991. Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema was a junior defensive lineman on that Hawkeye team.

4Nebraska head football strength coach James Dobson is a graduate of Wisconsin (1996). He also served on Iowa’s strength staff from 1999 to 2007, including three seasons while Bielema was on the Hawkeye coaching staff.

Husker Returnees Fill Preseason National Award Watch ListsNebraska features several players who ranked among the nation’s top returning talent in 2011. Senior defensive

tackle Jared Crick, senior linebacker Lavonte David and senior cornerback Alfonzo Dennard were all selected as preseason All-Americans by at least one media outlet. Including each member of that trio, a total of eight Huskers have combined for 23 selections to preseason watch lists for a major national award. Nebraska also boasts the returning production of several players who rank among the nation’s best.4Jared Crick has 20.0 career sacks and 35 career tackles-for-loss. His 20.0 sacks rank third nationally among active players and are tops among interior defensive linemen. Crick’s 35 TFLs also lead all interior defensive linemen nationally.4Lavonte David set a school record with 152 tackles in his first year as a Husker in 2010, and has opened 2011 with 32 tackles in three games. David’s career average of 10.6 tackles per game ranks fourth nationally.4Sophomore quarterback Taylor Martinez rushed for 965 yards last season, the second-highest total by a Husker freshman, regardless of position. Martinez’s 2010 rushing total ranked second nationally among returning quarterbacks, trailing only Michigan’s Denard Robinson.4Martinez and junior I-back Rex Burkhead combined to rush for 1,916 yards last season. That total ranked Martinez and Burkhead as the third-highest returning quarterback-running back rushing tandem in the country. After combining for 137 yards per game last season, the duo has combined for at least 200 rushing yards in each of the first four games, and is averaging 210.3 rushing yards per game through four contests.



Nebraska Total Offense StatsYear Total Offense2001 451.22002 373.12003 345.02004 363.22005 320.32006 414.62007 468.32008 450.82009 322.82010 398.12011 439.0

Nebraska Scoring Offense StatsYear Scoring Offense2001 37.42002 27.42003 24.82004 25.02005 24.72006 30.62007 33.42008 35.42009 25.12010 30.92011 42.8

Nebraska Rushing Offense StatsYear Rushing Offense2001 314.72002 268.72003 235.62004 176.32005 96.02006 170.52007 144.42008 169.82009 147.12010 247.62011 272.5

Top NU Rushing Efforts Since 2004Rk. Game Yards1. at Kansas State, 2010 4512. vs. Nevada, 2007 4133. at Washington, 2010 3834. vs. Western Illinois, 2004 3635. vs. Idaho, 2010 3606. at Kansas State, 2008 3407. at Wyoming, 2011 3338. vs. New Mexico State, 2008 3309. vs. Missouri, 2010 32810. vs. Troy, 2006 31611. vs. Washington, 2011 309

Nebraska 100-yard Rushing GamesTaylor Martinez, 19 carries, 135 yards, 3 TD vs. ChattanoogaTaylor Martinez, 15 carries, 166 yards, 2 TD vs. Fresno StateRex Burkhead, 22 carries, 120 yards, 2 TD vs. WashingtonRex Burkhead, 15 carries, 170 yards, 2 TD at Wyoming

Huskers Featuring One of Nation’s Top Rushing Attacks Nebraska led the Big 12 and ranked ninth nationally in rushing offense in 2010, averaging 247.6 yards per game. Nebraska’s national rushing ranking was its highest since 2003 (7th) and the 247.6 yards per game were its best since averaging 268.7 yards on the ground in 2002. Nebraska did not finish higher than 23rd nationally in rushing between 2004 and 2009. The Huskers are again one of the nation’s top running teams in 2011, averaging 272.5 yards per game. Nebraska leads the Big Ten and ranks eighth nationally in the category. The Huskers have topped 200 yards on the ground in each of the first four games, including 309 rushing yards against Washington and 333 rushing yards at Wyoming. Nebraska is now 14-0 the past two seasons when rushing for 200 yards or more and 21-2 under Bo Pelini when hitting the 200-yard plateau. The past two weeks, Nebraska has flexed its rushing muscle after halftime. The Huskers produced 217 yards on the ground in the second half against Washington and rolled up 220 second-half rushing yards at Wyoming. The rushing numbers Nebraska has produced since the start of the 2010 season bring back memories of past Nebraska running attacks. 4Nebraska’s back-to-back 300-yard rushing games against Washington and Wyoming marks the second time NU has accomplished that in the past two seasons (also games 2 and 3 in 2010). Prior to that, NU had not topped 300 rushing yards in consecutive games since late in 2002. Nebraska has opened 2011 with four straight 200-yard rushing games, after beginning last year with five straight 200-yard rushing games. 4Nebraska’s 333 rushing yards at Wyoming were its seventh-most rushing yards since the start of 2004. 4Last season, Nebraska posted 300 rushing yards in consecutive road games (Washington, Kansas State) for the first time since 2001. 4Nebraska has produced four 100-yard rushing games this season (Martinez, 2; Burkhead, 2). A year ago, Nebraska had 12 100-yard rushing games, after having just 16 combined 100-yard rushing games the previous three seasons (2007-2009). The 12 100-yard games in 2010 were the most by NU since the 2001 team had 16 100-yard rushing outings in 13 games.4Nebraska has rushed for 1,090 yards through four games. In 2010, Nebraska rushed for 3,466 yards in 14 games, over 1,400 yards more than in 14 games in 2009. The 2010 season marked the first time NU rushed for 2,500 yards in a season since 2003.

Burkhead and Martinez Give NU One of Nation’s Top Rushing Tandems Entering the season, I-back Rex Burkhead and quarterback Taylor Martinez figured to provide Nebraska with one of the nation’s top running tandems. The duo lived up to those expectations during the non-conference portion of the schedule. Through four games, the duo has nearly identical rushing production. Martinez has rushed 63 times for 421 yards and seven touchdowns, for an average of 6.68 yards per carry. Martinez had 100-yard rushing games in each of the season’s first two games. Burkhead has ran the ball 63 times for 420 yards and seven touchdowns, good for 6.67 yards per tote. He has topped 100 rushing yards in each of the past two games, including a career-high 170 yards at Wyoming. Martinez ranks second in the Big Ten and 24th nationally in rushing yards per game, while Burkhead is third in the conference and 25th nationally in rushing. Nebraska is the only school with a pair of 400-yard rushers in 2011, and the only team with two runners in the top 25 nationally in that category. Both Martinez and Burkhead topped 900 yards last season–Martinez with 965 yards and Burkhead with 951. Nebraska and Wisconsin were the one only teams nationally with a pair of returning 900-yard rushers from last season. Not only was a pair of returning 900-yard rushers a rare feat in college football this season, it is also nearly unheard of in the history of Nebraska football. The 2011 season marked only the third time in Husker history that Nebraska returned two 900-yard rushers from the previous season. The only other seasons where NU returned that production were in 1982 (Roger Craig and Mike Rozier) and 1992 (Derek Brown and Calvin Jones). Burkhead and Martinez also ranked third among the nation’s top returning running back-quarterback rushing tandems (behind Michigan’s Vincent Smith and Denard Robinson and Oregon’s LaMichael James and Darron Thomas).

FBS Teams Returning Multiple 900-Yard Rushers from 20101. Wisconsin (James White – 1,052; Montee Ball – 996)2. Nebraska (Taylor Martinez (QB) – 965; Rex Burkhead – 951)

FBS Top Returning Quarterback-Running Back Rushing Combination1. Michigan, 2,303 yards (Denard Robinson – 1,702; Vincent Smith – 601)2. Oregon, 2,217 yards (Darron Thomas – 486; LaMichael James – 1,731)3. Nebraska, 1,916 yards (Taylor Martinez – 965; Rex Burkhead – 951)

Husker Teams with Two Returning 900-Yard Rushers from Previous Season» 2011 (Taylor Martinez & Rex Burkhead)» 1992 (Derek Brown & Calvin Jones)» 1982 (Roger Craig & Mike Rozier)



NU Career QB Rushing YardsRk. Player, Years Yards1. Eric Crouch, 1998-2001 3,4342. Jammal Lord, 2000-03 2,5733. Steve Taylor, 1985-88 2,1254. Tommie Frazier, 1992-95 1,9555. Scott Frost, 1996-97 1,5336. Taylor Martinez, 2010-present 1,3867. Turner Gill, 1980-83 1,3178. Gerry Gdowski, 1987-89 1,2119. Mickey Joseph, 1988-91 1,091

NU Career Passing YardsRk. Player, Years Yards1. Zac Taylor, 2005-06 5,8502. Joe Ganz, 2006-08 5,125--10. Steve Taylor, 1985-88 2,81511. Scott Frost, 1996-97 2,67712. Bob Churchich, 1964-66 2,43413. Sam Keller, 2007 2,42214. Taylor Martinez, 2010-present 2,278

NU QB Season Rushing YardsRk. Player, Year Yards1. Jammal Lord, 2002 1,4122. Eric Crouch, 2001 1,1153. Scott Frost, 1997 1,0954. Eric Crouch, 2000 9715. Taylor Martinez, 2010 965

NU Frosh Season Rushing YardsRk. Player, Position, Year Yards1. Ahman Green, IB, 1995 1,0862. Taylor Martinez, QB, 2010 9653. Calvin Jones, IB, 1991 900

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

Burkhead Game-by-Game in 2011 Rushing Game Att. Yards TD LgUTC 11 77 1 52FSU 15 55 2 9WASH 22 120 2 18WYO 15 170 2 45

Huskers Offense Starting FastNebraska scored just two plays into its 51-38 victory over

Washington. The Huskers’ touchdown on their opening drive marked the first time NU had scored a touchdown on its first possession since the Missouri game in 2010 (nine games). It was the first time in six games NU had posted points on its opening drive (FG at Texas A&M, 2010). The Huskers’ touchdown just 34 seconds into the Washington game marked the quickest Nebraska has scored at the start of a game since scoring a touchdown just 15 seconds into the game at Colorado in 1999. At Wyoming, Nebraska scored on just its sixth offensive play, a 45-yard touchdown run by Rex Burkhead on the first play of NU’s second offensive series.

Red Zone SuccessNebraska has been outstanding in the red zone in 2011,

converting 20 of 21 trips inside the opponent’s 20-yard line into scores. The only red-zone drive that did not end in a score was at Wyoming, when Nebraska kneeled to end the game after moving to the Cowboy 2 in the final minute. Nebraska has 15 touchdowns and five fields goals in its red zone drives

Martinez Produces Another Dynamic Opening MonthNebraska sophomore quarterback Taylor Martinez has been a prolific play-maker for the Nebraska offense since

taking the reins of the offense at the start of the 2010 season. Martinez has produced another strong start in 2011, much like his redshirt freshman campaign.

Martinez rushed for 135 yards and three touchdowns against Chattanooga, then had 166 yards and two touchdowns against Fresno State. Through four games, Martinez is averaging 105.3 rushing yards per game to rank second in the Big Ten and 24th nationally.

4Martinez is fourth in the Big Ten and 35th nationally in total offense at 267.0 yards per game. Martinez threw for 219 yards against Fresno State, the second-highest passing total of his career. In that game, he also posted his second career 200-passing, 100-yard rushing day, the only two such games in NU history.

4Martinez continues to show his big-play ability. He has six rushes of at least 20 yards in 2011, including four of at least 40 yards. He also has 11 passes covering at least 20 yards, including five plays of more than 40 yards.

Martinez’s dual-threat ability has shown the brightest in the month of September, including two impressive efforts in season openers. Martinez rushed for three touchdowns in this year’s opener against Chattanooga.

4The Chattanooga contest marked the fourth time in Martinez’s career he has rushed for at least three touchdowns, including season openers the past two years. Overall, he has six career multi-rushing TD games.

4Martinez’s had back-to-back 100-yard rushing games to start the year, and has seven 100-yard rushing games in 17 career games. Martinez’s seven career 100-yard rushing games is already third among Nebraska quarterbacks, trailing only Eric Crouch (18) and Jammal Lord (8).

In eight September games as Nebraska’s starter, Martinez has guided the Huskers to an 8-0 record, with the offense averaging 41.3 points per game. As a September passer, Martinez has completed 77-of-142 passes for 1,179 yards and six touchdowns, but his ground game has provided his biggest September statistics.

Martinez averages 113.9 rushing yards per game in September and has topped 100 rushing yards in five of eight games. He averages an impressive 7.9 yards per carry in September, including 14 rushes of 20 yards or more. Martinez also has 15 of his 19 career rushing touchdowns in September, including runs of 43 (twice), 46 (twice), 47, 67 and 80 yards. Martinez has three games in September with three rushing touchdowns.

Taylor Martinez in September Passing RushingOpponent C-A-INT Yds. TD Att. Yds. Avg. TD 2010Western Kentucky 9-15-0 136 0 7 127 18.1 3Idaho 12-17-1 106 0 14 157 11.2 2at Washington 7-11-0 150 1 19 137 7.2 3South Dakota State 6-14-2 140 1 13 75 5.8 02011Chattanooga 11-22-0 116 0 19 135 7.1 3Fresno State 10-21-2 219 1 15 166 11.1 2Washington 10-21-0 155 2 17 83 4.8 1Wyoming 12-21-0 157 1 12 37 3.1 1Totals 77-142-5 1,179 6 116 917 7.9 15

Burkhead a Workhorse in Rushing AttackJunior I-back Rex Burkhead has been the focal point of the Nebraska rushing attack the past two weeks, topping

100 yards on the ground against both Washington and Wyoming. After a career-high 22 carries for 120 yards against Washington, Burkhead ran for a career-high 170 yards on just 15 carries at Wyoming. Burkhead has six career 100-yard rushing games and has found the end zone seven times this year, including two rushing touchdowns in each of the past three games.

Burkhead has also accurately earned a reputation as a tough, durable and powerful back. 4 On 63 carries in 2011, Burkhead has just three rushing yards lost and averages 6.7 yards per carry.4 The Nebraska ground game has been at its best in the second half this season, in large part due to Burkhead.

NU averages 152.0 yards rushing in the second half. Burkhead saw only limited second-half action in the opener against Chattanooga, but in the past three games he has averged 66.3 yards rushing in the second half. He also played a key role in clock-killing clinching drives against both Fresno State and Washington.

Burkhead continues to move up the Nebraska rushing chart. He has 1,717 career rushing yards to rank 30th on the Husker career rushing list.

Nebraska Lighting the Scoreboard Early in 2011Nebraska is averaging 42.8 points per game to rank second in the Big Ten Conference and 13th nationally. The

Huskers scored 40 points or more in each of the first three games, and have topped 30 points in the first four games.4 The 2011 season marked the first time Nebraska opened the season with three straight games of 40-plus points

since the 1995 season. Nebraska opened the year with four straight games of at least 40 points en route to a 12-0 record and second straight national championship.

4 This season marked only the fourth time in school history Nebraska scored 40 points or more in each of the first three games, also in 1995, 1989 and 1983. The 1983 team opened the year with five straight 40-plus point games, the 1995 had four and the 1989 team with three.

4 Nebraska had not topped 40 points in three straight games at any point in the season since 2008.4 This year marks the first time since 2008 Nebraska has had 30 or more points in each of its first four games. Prior

to 2008, NU had not accomplished that scoring feat since 1995.



2011 Game-by-GameOffenseRushingGame Att. Yds. TD LongUTC 34 229 4 52FSU 35 219 4 57UW 55 309 4 36WYO 49 333 4 45

PassingGame Passes Yds. TD Long SacksUTC 12-25-0 135 0 31 1-5FSU 10-21-2 219 1 53 1-4UW 10-21-0 155 2 50 2-9WYO 12-21-0 157 1 44 1-3

DefenseRushingGame Att. Yds. TD LongUTC 31 60 0 14FSU 40 190 1 21UW 31 146 1 25WYO 31 137 0 21

PassingGame Passes Yds. TD Long SacksUTC 22-36-1 170 1 25 3-24FSU 20-41-0 254 1 55 0-0UW 21-37-2 274 4 52 2-3WYO 18-34-1 168 2 48 1-3

Sacks/TFL Game Sacks Yds. TFL YardsUTC 3 24 10 40FSU 0 0 0 0UW 2 3 3 5WYO 1 3 3 7

TeamTurnover Margin Turnovers TakeawaysGame Fumb. INT Total Fumb. INT Total +/-UTC 2 0 2 0 1 1 -1FSU 0 2 2 1 0 1 -1UW 1 0 1 1 2 3 +2WYO 1 0 1 0 1 1 0

Penalties NU OpponentGame Pen. Yds. Pen. Yds.UTC 3 33 8 76FSU 3 25 5 50UW 7 60 9 90WYO 5 48 7 68

NU Offense Continues to Show Home-Run AbilityNebraska’s 2010 offense featured a big-play element led by Taylor Martinez, and 2011 appears to be no different.

NU is averaging 6.5 yards per play, including 23 offensive plays of at least 20 yards and 11 of more than 40 yards. 4Martinez has four rushes of more than 40 yards, including a long of 57 yards against Fresno State and

touchdowns of 43, 46 and 47 yards. He also had a 37-yard run against Fresno State. Martinez is averaging 6.7 yards per rush and 7.2 yards per play this season.

4NU had three pass plays of more than 40 yards against Fresno State and added a 50-yard pass on the first play from scrimmage against Washington. Martinez averaged 21.9 yards on 10 completions against Fresno State and 15.5 yards on 10 completed passes against Washington. He is averaging 15.0 yards per completion through four games. Four Husker receivers are each averaging more than 17.0 yards per catch through four games.

Young Huskers Adding Explosive Element to NU OffenseThe Nebraska offense is filled with youth this fall, as 11 players in the offensive two-deep depth chart saw their

first action in the opener against Chattanooga. That young talent and ability has been very evident early in 2011.4Every yard and point in the Fresno State contest was accounted by a player that was a junior or younger,

highlighted by explosive plays by Nebraska freshmen and sophomore quarterback Taylor Martinez. 4A trio of freshmen delivered at the skill positions against Fresno State. I-back/returner Ameer Abdullah and

receivers Jamal Turner and Kenny Bell combined for 336 all-purpose yards on 12 touches, a 28.0-yard average.4Abdullah had 231 all-purpose yards on eight touches, including a school-record 211 kickoff return yards on five

returns. Abdullah had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, tying for the second-longest return in school history. The 211 return yards were eighth in Big Ten history. Abdullah added three returns for 129 yards, including a 66-yarder against Washington. His average of 42.5 yards per return ranks second nationally.

4Abdullah and fellow true freshmen backs Aaron Green and Braylon Heard combined for 11 rushes for 74 yards against Washington and 15 rushes for 88 yards at Wyoming. Green also had a 25-yard touchdown reception against Washington.

4Turner and Bell have become big-play threats in the NU passing game. The duo has combined for three receptions of better than 40 yards. Turner is tied for the team lead with eight catches and averages 17.4 yards per catch, while Bell averaged 24.2 yards on his five receptions.

Youth Served on Nebraska Offensive LineNebraska has a long tradition of annually putting one of the nation’s top offensive lines on the field. The Huskers

traditionally have also had an offensive line consisting primarily of upperclassmen. Last year, the Huskers started three seniors and a junior on the line for the majority of the season. That trend has changed in 2011, with a youth movement up front. In the first two games in 2011, Nebraska started a true freshman, redshirt freshman, and a pair of sophomores up front, along with a pair of seniors.

Highlighting the youth movement is true freshman Tyler Moore who has started at right tackle each of the first four weeks, marking a historic milestone in Nebraska history.

4Moore, who enrolled in January, was the first true freshman offensive lineman to start a season opener in Nebraska history, and just the fourth freshman offensive lineman to earn a start in Nebraska’s season opener, joining redshirt freshmen Jeremiah Sirles (2010 vs. Western Kentucky), Marcel Jones (2008 vs. Western Michigan) and Richie Incognito (2002 vs. Arizona State).

4Moore is also just the fourth true freshman offensive lineman to start a game at Nebraska and the first since 2007. Previous true freshman starters on the offensive line include: Jaivorio Burkes (2 starts in 2007), Jacob Hickman (1 start in 2006) and Matt Slauson (3 starts in 2005).

4Moore is only the 10th true freshman offensive lineman to appear in a game for the Huskers since freshmen regained eligibility in 1973, and just the sixth to appear in a season opener.

True Freshmen Offensive Linemen to Play at Nebraska (10)Tyler Moore (2011), Andrew Rodriguez (2010), Jaivorio Burkes (2007), Jacob Hickman (2006), Matt Slauson (2005), Greg Austin (2003), Toniu Fonoti (1999), John Garrison (1999), Will Shields (1989), Jake Young (1986)

True Freshmen Offensive Linemen to Play in Season Opener (6)Tyler Moore (2011), Andrew Rodriguez (2010), Tonui Fonoti (1999), John Garrison (1999), Will Shields (1989), Jake Young (1986)

True Freshmen Offensive Linemen to Start a Game (4)Tyler Moore (2011), Jaivorio Burkes (2 games in 2007), Jacob Hickman (1 games in 2006), Matt Slauson (3 games in 2005)

Freshmen Offensive Linemen to Start Season Opener (4)Tyler Moore (2011), Jeremiah Sirles (RFr., 2010), Marcel Jones (RFr., 2008), Richie Incognito (RFr., 2002)

4The three underclassmen in Nebraska’s starting offensive line were a rarity. The Chattanooga game marked the first time the Huskers started three underclassmen on the offensive line in any game since 2008, and the first time ever in a season opener.

Against Washington and Wyoming, Nebraska has had another rarity on the line. Junior walk-on Seung Hoon Choi has started the last two games at left guard, joining right guard Spencer Long and center Mike Caputo as original walk-on players who started on the line. The Washington game marked the first time since the first two games of 1988 that Nebraska had started three walk-ons on the offensive line.

Nebraska has employed a rotation of eight offensive linemen in each of the past two games.



David Poised to Build on Record-Setting 2010 SeasonLinebacker Lavonte David arrived on the Nebraska campus just a few months before the 2010 season, but by the

end of the year he had put his name in the Nebraska record book and in the minds of college football fans around the country. In 2011, the 6-1, 225-pound David is playing at an equally high level and is a strong candidate for national honors, including one of the leading contenders for the Butkus Award.

David set a Nebraska season record with 152 tackles in 2010, and his 10.9 tackles per game ranked 11th nationally and tops in the Big 12. His tackle total surpassed the previous school record of 149 tackles by Barrett Ruud in 2003. The 6-1, 220-pound David was also the first Blackshirt defender to record 100 tackles since Ruud in 2004.

David opened the 2011 season with a team-high nine tackles, including a tackle for loss in the win over Chattanooga, helping the Huskers limit the Mocs to just seven points and 230 total yards. He backed that up with 15 tackles against Fresno State for his ninth career double-figure tackle game, including four with at least 15 tackles. Against Washington, David added his first career interception to stop a Husky first-quarter scoring threat in the Nebraska red zone.

Through four games his 38 tackles leads the team and his 9.5 tackles per game is fourth in the Big Ten.4 David had a career-high 19 tackles in the Huskers’ victory over South Dakota State in 2010. His tackle total vs.

SDSU was tied for the most in the Big 12, and was the highest for a Nebraska player since Ruud totaled 19 tackles at Kansas State in 2004. The tackle total tied for the seventh-most in a single game in Nebraska history.

4 David had 35 tackles in back-to-back games against South Dakota State and Kansas State, the best for a Husker since Ruud had 36 tackles in back-to-back games against Kansas State and Missouri in 2004. David made 17 tackles against Oklahoma in the Big 12 title game, giving him the top three tackle efforts of the past six seasons.

In addition to leading the team in tackles, David was second on the team in tackles for loss (15-60), sacks (6-50) and pass breakups (10), while ranking fourth in hurries (7). David was named the Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year by every outlet that selected that honor. He was also a first-team All-Big 12 selection, while the Kansas City Star named him its conference defensive player of the year. David also received national accolades, including first-team All-America honors by Rivals.com and CBSSports.com, while the AP and SI.com named him to the second team.

Despite having the benefit of only two seasons in a Nebraska uniform, David is in position to rank among the top 10 career tackles in school history. David needs 58 tackles to crack the top 10, and just 30 to reach the top 20 on the career list. Demorrio Williams’ 220 career tackles are the most by a Nebraska defender who played just two seasons as a Husker (2002-03), while David’s 190 tackles are second in that group.

Crick Looking for Dominant 2011 Season for BlackshirtsDefensive tackle Jared Crick has been a fixture on Nebraska’s defensive line and in opponent backfields for three

seasons. The 6-6, 285-pound Crick has earned first-team all-conference honors each of the past two seasons, and is likely to be a strong candidate for numerous national honors this fall.

Crick sat out the Wyoming game with an injury, but is expected to return against Wisconsin. His absence ended a streak of 31 consecutive starts for the senior defensive tackle.

In addition to his All-Big 12 award in 2010, Crick was also a first-team All-America choice by Rivals.com, while earning second-team honors from the Associated Press and CBSSports.com. Crick was one of 12 semifinalists for the Rotary Lombardi Award, and he was a quarterfinalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy.

Crick entered 2011 in position to cement his place as one of the top defenders in Nebraska history. He was a first-team All-American by nearly every preseason outlet and is among the favorites for Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.

Crick opened the year with five tackles, including a pair of tackles for loss, against Chattanooga. He also broke up a pass that was intercepted and added a quarterback hurry. Against Washington, Crick had a season-high six tackles and recorded his first sack of the season and the 20th of his Nebraska career.

4 Crick has the opportunity to become Nebraska’s first three-time, first-team all-conference selection since cornerback Ralph Brown achieved the rare honor in 1997, 1998 and 1999. Just 21 players in school history have been three-time all-conference picks, including only five since 1990.

4 Crick made 70 tackles last season to rank third on the team and first among linemen. He led all Big 12 defensive linemen with 5.0 tackles per game.

4 Crick had a team-high 9.5 sacks, including three games with two or more sacks. He also had 9.5 sacks in 2009. Crick’s 20 career sacks is eighth in school history and he is His sack total ranks eighth in school history and he is third among active players in sacks. Crick is four sacks from cracking the top five in NU history and 9.5 sacks from Trev Alberts’ school record of 29.5 career sacks.

4 Crick led the team with 17 tackles for loss (91 yards) in his junior season. His 35 career tackles for loss are three shy of the top 10 on the career chart, and Crick is nine tackles for loss from cracking the top five in school history.

4 In 2009, Crick pushed Ndamukong Suh for team statistical leads in tackles, sacks and tackles for loss. Crick finished with 73 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, 16 quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries. His 5.2 tackles per game were second behind Suh among Big 12 defensive linemen.

4 Crick had one of the most prolific defensive days in school history with a record-setting performance at Baylor in 2009. Crick had a school-record five sacks for 24 yards in the game. His five sacks were the most in a single game by any player in the nation in 2009, just ahead of Suh’s 4.5 sacks against Texas. Crick had seven tackles for loss, tying the NU school record also held by Jim Skow (1985 vs. Missouri) and Suh (2009 vs. Texas). The seven TFLs by Crick and Suh were three more than any other Big 12 player in 2009.

Nebraska Season TacklesPlayer, Year Tackles1. Lavonte David, 2010 1522. Barrett Ruud, 2003 1493. Barrett Ruud, 2004 1434. Lee Kunz, 1977 1415. Jerry Murtaugh, 1970 132

Nation’s Active Tackles LeadersPlayer, School Tackles/Game1. Luke Kuechly, Boston College 13.73. Brian Wagner, Akron 10.93. Trent Mackey, Tulane 10.84. Lavonte David, Nebraska 10.6

Nebraska Career TacklesPlayer, Years Tackles1. Barrett Ruud, 2001-04 4322. Jerry Murtaugh, 1968-70 342--10. Trev Alberts, 1990-93 248--20. Ken Geddes, 1967-69 220 Mike Anderson, 1990-93 220 Demorrio Williams, 2002-03 22030. Tom Ruud, 1972-74 20231. Reggie Cooper, 1987-90 195 LeRoy Etienne, 1985-88 19533. Keyuo Craver, 1998-2001 19234. Lavonte David, 2010-present 190--51. Kerry Weinmaster, 1976-79 16552. Prince Amukamara, 2007-10 16153. Josh Bullocks, 2002-04 16054. Jared Crick, 2008-present 159

Nebraska Career SacksPlayer, Years Sacks1. Trev Alberts, 1990-93 29.52. Grant Wistrom, 1994-97 26.53. Jim Skow, 1983-85 264. Ndamukong Suh, 2005-09 24 Danny Noonan, 1984-86 246. Broderick Thomas, 1985-88 22.57. Adam Carriker, 2003-06 20.58. Jared Crick, 2008-present 209. Barry Turner, 2005-09 1710. Travis Hill, 1989-92 16.5

Nebraska Career TFLsPlayer, Years TFLs1. Grant Wistrom, OLB, 1994-97 58.52. Ndamukong Suh, DT, 2005-09 573. Barrett Ruud, MLB, 2001-04 504. Trev Alberts, OLB, 1990-93 455. Jim Skow, RT, 1982-85 446. Adam Carriker, DE, 2003-06 41 Willie Harper, DE, 1970-72 418. Broderick Thomas, OLB, 1985-88 399. Mike Rucker, RE, 1995-98 38 Jay Moore, DE, 2003-06 38-- Jared Crick, DT, 2008-present 35

Nation’s Active Sacks LeadersPlayer, School Sacks1. Julian Miller, West Virginia 21.5 Cordarro Law, Southern Miss 21.53. Jared Crick, Nebraska 20.0



COMBINED DEFENSIVE NUMBERS (2009-2011)TOTAL DEFENSETeam GP Yds. YPGAlabama 31 7,877 254.1TCU 30 7,675 255.8Ohio St. 30 7,924 264.1Florida 31 8,448 272.5Texas 29 7,905 272.6Boise St. 30 8,527 284.2Nebraska 32 9,502 296.9

SCORING DEFENSETeam GP Pts. PPGAlabama 31 372 12.0Ohio St. 30 412 13.7TCU 30 421 14.0Nebraska 32 477 14.9Boise St. 30 463 15.4

PASS EFFICIENCY DEFENSE Opp. Pass Numbers Team % INT Yds TD Rating Alabama 48.4 50 5,168 26 91.56Nebraska 49.1 43 5,521 28 94.86Ohio St. 53.9 47 5,090 25 98.93Florida 52.9 46 5,127 31 101.09Boise St. 53.3 44 5,103 28 101.11

PASSING YARDS PER GAMETeam GP Yds. YPGAir Force 29 4,523 155.9TCU 30 4,736 157.9Florida 31 5,127 165.4Alabama 31 5,168 166.7Texas 29 4,915 169.5Ohio State 30 5,090 169.6Boise St. 30 5,103 170.1Nebraska 32 5,521 172.5

Pelini Among Impressive GroupBo Pelini had 29 wins in his first three seasons as NU

head coach. He is in impressive company among coaches at BCS Conference schools in the BCS era (since 1998).3-Year Win Total Among New BCS Coaches

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

3-Year Win Total Among BCS First-Time CoachesCoach School First 3 Years WinsLarry Coker Miami 2001-03 35Mark Richt Georgia 2001-03 32Frank Solich Nebraska 1998-2000 31Bob Stoops Oklahoma 1999-2001 31Bo Pelini Nebraska 2008-10 29Pete Carroll USC 2001-03 29

3-Year Win Total Among Nebraska Head CoachesCoach First 3 Years WinsFrank Solich 1998-2000 31Bo Pelini 2008-10 29Bob Devaney 1962-64 28Tom Osborne 1973-75 28

Most Wins Among Class of 2008 Head CoachesCoach School WinsBo Pelini* Nebraska 33Ken Niumatalolo* Navy 29Paul Johnson Georgia Tech 29*first-time head coaches

Blackshirts Look to Get Back to Stingy Scoring DefenseNebraska was among the nation’s top scoring defenses in both 2009 and 2010. The 2009 defense led the nation

at 10.4 points per game, and held seven foes to single digits and eight teams to 10 or fewer points. Both of those totals led the nation. Nebraska posted two shutouts for the first time since 2003. In 2010, Nebraska again ranked in the top 10 nationally, holding opponents to 17.4 points per game to rank ninth.

Nebraska has given up more points in 2011, averaging 22.0 points per game allowed, but the Huskers combined numbers from 2009 to 2011 still rank among the nation’s best. Including four games in 2011, Nebraska has allowed an average of 14.9 points per game in 32 games since the start of the 2009 season. That is the fourth-best scoring defense mark in the nation in that span, trailing only Alabama, Ohio State and TCU. 4 Nebraska’s 10.4 points per game allowed in 2009 were the fewest since the 1984 defense led the nation by

allowing just 9.5 points per game. NU had not allowed fewer than 15 points per game since 2003.4 Before the last two seasons, Nebraska had not ranked in the top 10 in scoring defense in consecutive seasons

since 1995 and 1996. 4 Nebraska held 13 of 14 opponents to 20 or fewer points in 2009. To put that accomplishment in perspective, NU

held just six opponents to fewer than 20 points in 2007 and 2008 combined. Nebraska held 10 of 14 teams to 20 or fewer points in 2010, and only one opponent scored more than 24 points in regulation play.

4 Only 14 Nebraska opponents have scored as many as 17 points since the start of the 2009 season (32 games). In that stretch, Nebraska has allowed 10 or fewer points in 13 games.

No Passing ZoneNebraska’s defense has consistently been among the nation’s best under Bo and Carl Pelini. That effort has been

led by the Blackshirts’ remarkable pass defense. Nebraska had a dominant secondary in 2010, marking the second straight season NU ranked among the nation’s top pass defenses.

Nebraska finished third nationally in pass efficiency defense (96.29 rating) and fifth in passing yards allowed (153.6 ypg) in 2010. Nebraska allowed opposing passers to complete just 48.7 percent of passing attempts, a mark that ranked second nationally. Nebraska is currently 34th in the nation in pass efficiency defense in 2011.

The 2010 pass defense effort came a year after Nebraska led the nation in pass efficiency defense in 2009. Since the start of 2009, Nebraska has allowed 28 touchdown passes, while picking off 43 opponent passes. NU allowed just seven passing touchdowns in 2009 and 13 in 2010.

The Huskers have a 94.86 pass efficiency defensive rating since the start of 2009, second-best in the nation. In 32 games since the start of the 2009 season, NU has allowed just 172.5 passing yards per game, eighth-best in the nation.

Other notable accomplishments for Nebraska’s pass defense include:4 Nebraska opponents have completed less than 50 percent of their passes each of the past two seasons. Ten

of 14 opponents in 2009 completed 50 percent or less of their pass attempts, and five opponents had less than 150 yards passing. In 2010, seven opponents threw for 135 yards or less, and NU also held seven opponents below a 50 percent completion rate.

4 Nebraska had 19 interceptions in 2010 to tie for 11th in the country. In 2009, Nebraska tied for seventh in the nation with 20 interceptions. Nebraska has four interceptions in 2011.

4 Nebraska’s average of 153.6 yards per game allowed through the air in 2010 was its best pass defense average since allowing 131.0 yards per game in 1990.

4 The Blackshirts allowed 15 passing yards against Kansas in 2010, the fewest since allowing zero completions against Nicholls State in 2006. It was just the eighth time since 1990 that NU held an opponent to 50 or fewer passing yards. Kansas did not complete a pass after the first quarter (0-of-9).

Maher Impressive in Taking Over Kicking and Punting Duties When you must replace the most accurate place-kicker in NCAA history there is obviously going to be some concern. However, junior place-kicker/punter Brett Maher has quickly put most of those concerns to rest with a near-perfect effort through four games. Maher replaced Alex Henery, Nebraska’s starting place-kicker from 2007 to 2010, and starting punter the past two seasons. Henery is now with the Philadelphia Eagles. A native of Kearney, Neb., Maher was a perfect 4-of-4 on field goals in the opener, including a 50-yarder into a strong wind on his first career attempt. He added field goals of 48, 34 and 21 yards later in the game and his four field goals tied for the third-most in school history and also tied the record for most field goals in a season opener. Maher added a 3-of-3 field-goal performance in the win over Washington. He narrowly missed a 50-yarder at Wyoming and is now 8-of-9 on the season. Maher is also perfect on 21 extra-point tries. Maher is tied for sixth nationally in field goals per game at 2.0 per contest and his 11.25 points per game places him 15th nationally. Maher has been even more impressive in the punting department. He showed his strong leg in the opener, averaging 52.0 yards on his four punts, including downing two inside the Chattanooga 20-yard line. The 52.0-yard per punt average was the best by a Nebraska punter since the 2005 season. Against Fresno State, Maher averaged 50.8 yards on five punts, and again downed a pair of punts inside the 20. Maher was the first Nebraska punter to average 50.0 yards per punt in consecutive games since Sam Koch accomplished the feat in the final two games of the 2005 season. Maher added a third 50.0-yard average, booming three punts for a 53.0-yard average at Wyoming. Maher’s punting average of 49.0 yards per boot leads the Big Ten and ranks second nationally. He has downed six punts inside the opponent 20 and has eight 50-plus-yard punts. Maher was rewarded for his effort against Chattanooga by being named co-Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. The Huskers captured that award in consecutive weeks as freshman Ameer Abdullah received the weekly honor for his explosive return effort against Fresno State. Abdullah had five kickoff returns for a school-record 211 yards against the Bulldogs, including a 100-yard return for a touchdown. Through four games, Nebraska leads the nation in kickoff returns at 35.4 yards per return and ranks 21st nationally in punt returns.



Avoiding Yellow Throughout the offseason, the coaching staff preached the importance of having fewer penalties and turnovers in 2011. Last season, NU set school records for most penalties and penalty yards and also led the nation in fumbles. Nebraska has been much improved in the penalty area and has had mixed results in the turnover area. 4Nebraska had just three penalties against both Chattanooga and Fresno State to open the season. Nebraska ranks 21st nationally in fewest penalties per game at 4.5 per contest, and has been peanlized a total of 166 yards in four games. In 2010, Nebraska had at least six penalties in 13 of 14 games and tallied at least 45 yards in penalties in all but one game. NU’s season low last season was three penalties for 15 yards against Oklahoma, and Nebraska had a season-high of 16 penalties for 145 yards at Texas A&M. 4Nebraska has committed six turnovers in the first four games, and is at a net zero in the turnover margin.

Several Huskers Earn First Start, Playing Time Several Huskers made either their career debut, first career start or both in the season opener. First-time starters against Chattanooga included true freshman Tyler Moore, sophomores Spencer Long and Andrew Rodriguez and senior Jermarcus “Yoshi” Hardrick on the offensive line, sophomore receiver Quincy Enunwa, sophomore cornerback Andrew Green, sophomore defensive end Jason Ankrah and junior punter and place-kicker Brett Maher. 4In addition to Moore, other true freshmen to see action against Chattanooga included I-backs Ameer Abdullah, Aaron Green and Braylon Heard, wide receiver Jamal Turner and place-kicker Mauro Bondi. Last season, just three true freshmen played for the Huskers and Nebraska also played six true freshman in 2009. 4Other players seeing their first action as Huskers included junior transfers Joseph Carter (defensive end) and Daimion Stafford (safety), redshirt freshmen Kenny Bell (wide receiver), Brion Carnes (quarterback), Corey Cooper (safety), Jake Cotton (offensive guard), Tyler Evans (wide receiver), Harvey Jackson (safety), Stanley Jean-Baptiste (wide receiver), Josh Mitchell (cornerback), Trevor Roach (linebacker) and Chase Rome (defensive tackle). 4Against Fresno State, safety Daimion Stafford and tight end Kevin Thomsen each made their first career starts. First-time starters against Washington included junior guard Seung Hoon Choi, Bell at receiver, Mitchell at cornerback and junior defensive back Justin Blatchford. Redshirt freshman cornerback Corey Cooper made his first career start at Wyoming.

Four Walk-ons Placed on Scholarship Nebraska Coach Bo Pelini announced during fall camp that four Huskers had been placed on scholarship after originally joining the team as walk-ons. The group included senior I-back Austin Jones, senior fullback Tyler Legate, senior defensive back Lance Thorell and junior long snapper P.J. Mangieri. Pelini has made the walk-on program a huge priority since taking over the Nebraska program. In his first four recruiting classes, Nebraska has welcomed more than 80 walk-on players into the Nebraska program. In his first four seasons, Pelini has placed 14 players on scholarship prior to the start of the season. A senior from Aurora, Colo., Jones has played in 14 games as a reserve I-back in his career and compiled 114 rushing yards and a touchdown on 25 career carries. Legate joined the Nebraska program in 2008 after one season at South Dakota. Legate has played in 31 games, including 13 starts at fullback. He has five career receptions, including a three touchdown grabs. Legate was Nebraska’s 2009 walk-on MVP and was a first-team academic All-Big 12 pick in 2010. A native of Loomis, Neb., Thorell has been a fixture in the Nebraska secondary for the past three seasons. Thorell has played in 43 games, including six career starts, and has often being used in a nickel or dime role. Thorell is a three-time academic All-Big 12 pick and a three-year member of the Brook Berringer Citizenship Team. Mangieri joined the Nebraska program as a walk-on from Peoria, Ill., in 2009 and has started every game the past three seasons as Nebraska’s long snapper. His work helped former NU place-kicker Alex Henery shatter numerous school records the past two seasons.

Nebraska Seeks Third Straight 10-Win SeasonNebraska has posted 10 wins in each of the past two seasons, giving the Huskers back-to-back double-digit victory

seasons for the first time since 2000 (10-2) and 2001 (11-2). A third straight season with 10 or more victories in 2011 would mark the first time the Huskers have accomplished that since a three-year span from 1999 to 2001.

Nebraska is one of just nine schools in the nation with back-to-back 10 win seasons, including Wisconsin and Ohio State of the Big Ten, Alabama (SEC), Virginia Tech (ACC), Oregon and Utah (Pac-12) and TCU and Boise State (Mountain West). 4 2010 marked the first time Nebraska posted 10 wins in the regular season since the 2001 team won 11 regular-

season games. 4 Bo Pelini joined Frank Solich as the only NU coaches to post two 10-win seasons in their first three years.4 The 2010 season was Nebraska’s 25th all-time 10-win season in school history, including 23 since 1970.

Huskers in Elite Group with Three Straight Nine-Win SeasonsNebraska secured its third straight nine-win season under third-year head coach Bo Pelini in 2010.

4The three straight years of nine wins marks the first time NU has accomplished that since its NCAA record streak of 33 straight nine-win seasons from 1969 to 2001.

4 Nebraska is one 10 schools to with nine wins or more in each of the past three seasons, joining TCU, Oregon, Boise State, Oklahoma State, Ohio State, Virginia Tech, Alabama, Utah and West Virginia. Nebraska has 45 nine-win seasons in school history.

Nebraska Extends Nation-BestSeason-Opening Win Streak

Nebraska captured its season opener for the 26th straight year, a nation-leading streak, four better than Florida’s 22 straight wins. 4Nebraska has won each of the 26 games by at least 10 points. NU has outscored opponents 185-44 in four openers under Bo Pelini.4The Cornhuskers have limited the opponent to 14 points or less 18 times in the winning streak.4Nebraska is 91-26-5 all-time in season openers.Year Opponent (rank) Result1986 Florida State (11) W, 34-171987 Utah State W, 56-121988 Texas A&M (10)* W, 23-141989 Northern Illinois W, 48-171990 Baylor W, 13-01991 Utah State W, 59-281992 Utah W, 49-221993 North Texas W, 76-141994 West Virginia (24)* W, 31-01995 at Oklahoma State W, 64-211996 Michigan State W, 55-141997 Akron W, 59-141998 Louisiana Tech** W, 56-271999 at Iowa W, 42-72000 San Jose State W, 49-132001 TCU*** W, 21-72002 Arizona State@ W, 48-102003 Oklahoma St. (24) W, 17-72004 Western Illinois W, 56-172005 Maine W, 25-72006 Louisiana Tech W, 49-102007 Nevada W, 52-102008 Western Michigan W, 47-242009 Florida Atlantic W, 49-32010 Western Kentucky W, 49-102011 Chattanooga W, 40-7*-Kickoff Classic ; **-Eddie Robinson Classic***-Pigskin Classic; @-BCA Classic

1971 Championship Team ReunitedMore than 55 members of Nebraska’s 1971 national

championship team gathered in Lincoln Sept. 2-3 for a reunion. The group had a private dinner on Friday evening and was honored on the field at halftime of the Chattanooga game. The group included 1971 team captains Jim Anderson and Jerry Tagge and 1972 Heisman winner Johnny Rodgers.

The 1971 team won the second of Nebraska’s five national championships with a perfect 13-0 record under Hall of Fame Coach Bob Devaney. Nebraska opened the year No. 2 in the AP poll, moved to the top spot after the season opener and never relinquished the position. The Huskers held 10 of 13 opponents to single-digit points, while topping 30 points on offense in all 13 contests.

The highlight of the 1971 season was a 35-31 victory over No. 2 Oklahoma in Norman in the “Game of the Century”. Nebraska capped its championship season with a 38-6 drubbing of Alabama in the Orange Bowl.

The 1971 team is also being recognized this week by The Sporting News as the top college football team of the past 125 years.



NCAA Record Sellout Streak ContinuesOne of the most remarkable streaks in collegiate sports continues into the 2011 season. Nebraska has sold out

every game at Memorial Stadium since November of 1962, and the streak stands at 314 games. With seven home games in 2011, the streak is likely to reach 318 by season’s end. Nebraska celebrated the 300th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 26, 2009 against Louisiana-Lafayette, with a stadium record crowd of 86,304. Notre Dame is second in all-time consecutive sellouts with 222, 92 fewer than Nebraska.

Memorial Stadium Provides Huskers with Huge Home-Field EdgeNebraska has rewarded the loyalty of its fans with incredible success at Memorial Stadium through the years.

» Nebraska has won at least six home games in 20 of the past 25 seasons. Nebraska is 138-19 at home in the last 23 seasons (since 1989). Nebraska finished 6-1 at home in 2010, its best record at Memorial Stadium since also going 6-1 in 2006. The Huskers are 3-0 at home this season.

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

» The Huskers are 507-138-20 (.777, 665 games, 122 years) in Lincoln, and 382-115-13 (.762, 510 games, 89 years) in Memorial Stadium (since 1923). Nebraska has had 42 straight winning home seasons.

» Nebraska posted its 500th all-time home win against Idaho on Sept. 11, 2010. The 500th home victory put Nebraska in elite company. Only three other schools in college football history (Michigan, Ohio State, Tennessee) reached the 500-win plateau at home before Nebraska.

Memorial Stadium Expansion in ProgressFans arriving at Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium this fall will see construction on the East side of the stadium.

When complete for the 2013 season, the addition will push Nebraska’s average attendance beyond 90,000. While adding more than 5,000 seats, including a combination of club seats, suites and general public seating, the addition will preserve the rich tradition and orginial architecture of Memorial Stadium. The East Stadium addition will also include dedicated restrooms and concessions areas. A new grand lobby, expanded concourse, and additional first-aid areas will also be added. No current East Stadium seats will be removed and no season ticket holders will be required to relocate their seats as part of this project.

The addition will also include dedicated areas on the ground floor for research, both for Athletics and UNL Research. Construction will resume in full force following the football season and will be completed in time for the 2013 season.

Huskers Open 2011 Season in Associated Press Top 10 Nebraska opened the 2011 season ranked 10th according to the Associated Press, while the Huskers checked in at No. 11 in the preseason coaches poll. Nebraska is currently xxx in both polls. A year ago, Nebraska began the year ranked eighth in the preseason Associated Press poll. This marks the first time NU has opened in the top 10 in back-to-back years since 2001 and 2002. In fact, Nebraska opened in the top 10 each year from 1993 to 2002, and was also in the preseason top 10 each season from 1978 to 1990. Last season, Nebraska ranked as high as fifth in the Associated Press poll, the Huskers highest ranking in the AP poll at any time since ranking fourth entering the 2002 Rose Bowl contest against Miami.

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

Conference Crowns Nebraska has won 43 football conference championships in school history, and is making its debut in the Big Ten Conference this fall. 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.

Seeing DoubleThe 2011 Nebraska roster includes three sets of twins and five total sets of brothers. Courtney and Steven Osborne

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

In addition to the three sets of twins, Nebraska also has two other sets of brothers on the roster—Ben and Jake Cotton, and Andrew and Aaron Green. The Cottons are the sons of Nebraska associate head coach Barney Cotton. In addition, walk-on redshirt freshman offensive lineman Mark Pelini is the nephew of Bo and Carl Pelini. Fullback Mike Marrow is the son of Nebraska graduate assistant coach Vince Marrow. Freshman walk-on linebacker Broderick Boehm is the son of Nebraska Executive Associate Athletic Director Marc Boehm.

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

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

Huskers Prominent on NFL RostersNebraska has a long-standing tradition of placing large

numbers of players in the NFL. NU currently has 29 players on NFL rosters, representing 19 teams.

Nebraska owns one of the most impressive histories of any school in producing NFL-caliber players. NU had seven players selected in the 2011 NFL Draft, the most of any Big Ten school and fourth among all college programs. The seven draft picks were Nebraska’s most since having seven picks in the 2001 Draft.

Since 1997, Nebraska has had 72 players selected in the NFL Draft, including 46 defensive players. Nebraska has had at least three players selected in the draft each of the past 42 seasons. Cornerback Prince Amukamara was a first-round pick, giving Nebraska back-to-back seasons with first-round draft choices. Nebraska is one of only seven programs to produce first-round draft picks in both 2010 and 2011.

Huskers in the NFLPlayer TeamPrince Amukamara, CB New York GiantsLarry Asante, S Tampa BayZack Bowman, CB ChicagoStewart Bradley, LB ArizonaJosh Brown, PK St. LouisAdam Carriker, DE WashingtonDeJon Gomes, S WashingtonEric Hagg, S ClevelandRoy Helu Jr., RB WashingtonAlex Henery, PK PhiladelphiaRicky Henry, OG Chicago (practice squad)Russ Hochstein, OG DenverRichie Incognito, OL MiamiBrandon Jackson, RB Cleveland (injured reserve)D.J. Jones, OL Miami (practice squad)Chris Kelsay, DE BuffaloSam Koch, P BaltimoreLydon Murtha, OT Miami (injured reserve)Carl Nicks, OG New OrleansNiles Paul, WR WashingtonZach Potter, TE JacksonvilleDominic Raiola, C DetroitBarrett Ruud, LB TennesseeScott Shanle, LB New OrleansMatt Slauson, OG New York JetsNdamukong Suh, DT DetroitKyle Vanden Bosch, DE DetroitFabian Washington, CB New Orleans (injured reserve)Demorrio Williams, LB Kansas CityKeith Williams, OL Buffalo (practice squad)



Nebraska Football FactsTeamSeason of Football ................................................. 122ndNational Championships .............................................. 5Back-to-Back National Championship Seasons ............. 2Undefeated Seasons .................................................... 11Perfect Seasons ............................................................. 9Total Conference Championships ............................... 43All-Time Games Played ........................................... 1,226All-Time Record .................................. 841-345-40 (.702)National Ranking in All-Time Wins .............................4thAll-Time Bowl Appearances ......................................... 47National Ranking in Bowl Appearances ......................5thAll-Time Bowl Record ............................................. 24-23Home Games Played ................................................. 665Home Games Record .......................... 507-138-20 (.777)Memorial Stadium Games Played ............................. 510Memorial Stadium Record ................. 382-115-13 (.762)Consecutive Home Winning Seasons .......................... 42Consecutive Home Sellouts ....................................... 314Record in Sellout Streak ....................................... 272-42 vs. Ranked Teams .............................................. 41-24All-Time Record in August ........................ 11-0-0 (1.000)All-Time Record in September ............... 158-37-6 (.801)All-Time Record in October ................ 347-131-19 (.717)All-Time Record in November ............ 290-147-15 (.657)All-Time Record in December ................... 21-11-0 (.656)All-Time Record in January ....................... 13-19-0 (.406)All-Time Record in February ....................... 1-0-0 (1.000)Since 1962 .......................................................475-123-5 Away ........................................................334-204-20 Road (on campus) ................................292-163-17 Neutral Sites ..............................................41-42-3vs. Big Ten Teams ...............................................81-68-10 In Big Ten Action (beginning 2011) ....................... 0-0 Home ................................................................ 0-0 Away ................................................................. 0-0 Neutral .............................................................. 0-0When Scoring 35+ Points........................................ 338-4When Allowing 10 or Less Points ........................241-7-1In Overtime................................................................. 6-1At Night ...............................................................79-31-3vs. Ranked Teams...All-Time .............................................................98-114-3 Home .............................................................45-36-0 Away ..............................................................31-59-3 Neutral ...........................................................22-19-0 as No. 1 Team ...................................................46-7-1

IndividualCollege Football Hall of Fame Players ......................... 15College Football Hall of Fame Coaches ......................... 6First-Team All-Americans .......................................... 109CoSIDA Academic All-Americans* ............................... 99NCAA Top Eight Award Winners*.................................. 9Heisman Trophy Winners .............................................. 3Walter Camp Award Winners ........................................ 3Maxwell Trophy Winners .............................................. 1Outland Trophy Winners* ............................................. 9Lombardi Trophy Winners ............................................. 5Butkus Award Winners .................................................. 1Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Winners .................. 1Davey O’Brien Award Winners ...................................... 1Rimington Award Winners ............................................ 1Bednarik Award Winners............................................... 1Nagurski Trophy Winners .............................................. 1Retired Jerseys ............................................................ 17Retired Numbers ........................................................... 2All-Conference Selections ......................................... 504*Total leads the nation

NU Streaks...The Huskers have...4 won 98 straight when rushing for 400 yards 4 scored in 194 consecutive games4 scored in 280 straight home games4 shut out opponents 105 times

Nebraska Football–A Family AffairThe Cotton family is one of several father-son combinations who have played for Nebraska. Barney lettered at

Nebraska in 1976-78, while Ben is a junior tight end and Jake is a redshirt freshman offensive lineman. Other current Nebraska players whose fathers also played at NU include DB Joey Felici (Tony, 1980-82), LB Sean Fisher (Todd, 1983), DE Andy Gdowski (Tom, 1980-82), WR KC Hyland (John, 1970-72), LB Micah Kreikemeier (Keith, 1981-85), DE Jay Martin (Bob, 1973-75), OL Tyler Moore (Brian, 1982-85), LB Anthony Ridder (Dave, 1981-83), TE Eddie Ridder (Tom, 1970s), C Cole Pensick (Dan, 1977-79), LB Colby Starkebaum (John, 1972-74) and DT Baker Steinkuhler (Dean, 1981-83).

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

in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals and St. Louis Cardinals from 1979 to 1982, giving his sons Ben and Jake a direct line to the NFL. Other players whose fathers played in the NFL include Kenny Bell (Ken, Denver, 1986-89), Jay Martin (Bob, N.Y. Jets, San Francisco, 1976-79), Mike Marrow (Vince, Buffalo, Carolina, N.Y. Jets, Chicago, San Francisco, 1992-99) Baker Steinkuhler (Dean, Houston, 1984-91), and Lester Ward (Lester, Sr., Dallas).

Nebraska Football Continues Winning Ways in the ClassroomNebraska football has long been one of the nation’s most successful programs on the field. Success in the classroom

is also a cornerstone of the Nebraska football program.

CASSIDY CONTINUES ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA TRADITIONNebraska junior safety Austin Cassidy was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America first team in 2010. Cassidy

was Nebraska’s first first-team academic All-American since 2005. Cassidy carries a 3.905 cumulative grade-point average in psychology, and has been named to the academic all-district team each of the past two seasons.

NATION-LEADING TOTAL OF ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANSThe selection of Cassidy continued to help build Nebraska’s nation-leading total of CoSIDA Academic All-Americans

in football. The Huskers now have 99 all-time CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in football, including 64 first-team selections. Nebraska also leads the nation in academic All-Americans with 291 academic All-Americans across all teams and all sports, including 14 honorees in 2010-11.

SENIOR CLASS IN STRONG ACADEMIC STANDINGNebraska’s 21-player senior class includes two players–Austin Cassidy and Jared Crick–who are playing the 2011

season as graduate students. Cassidy picked up his undergraduate degree in May and Crick graduated in August. » Another 12 seniors are on track to complete their degree work in the fall, giving the Huskers 14 senior graduates

by the bowl season. All 21 members of the senior class are scheduled to complete their undergraduate work by August 2012, including 20 of the 21 by next May.

» In addition to the senior class, five current NU juniors are scheduled to complete their undergraduate work during the fall semester, finishing in just 3 1/2 years. That group includes Kenny Anderson, Will Compton, Ben Cotton, Baker Steinkuhler and Josh Williams. Another seven juniors are currently on track to graduate in May of 2012.

» Among Bo Pelini’s first three senior classes, 52 of 57 players are on track to earn their degrees by December.

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

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

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



Nebraska Possible Starters at a GlanceOffenseReturning Starters (*-Letters Earned)Pos.–Player Yr. Ht/Wt Notable WR–Kenny Bell RFr. 6-1/180 Two receptions of better than 40 yards/First career TD at Wyoming-or- Brandon Kinnie** Sr. 6-3/225 Leading returning receiver moving toward top 10 on NU career listWR–Quincy Enunwa* So. 6-2/210 First career TD reception against Fresno State/Team-high eight catchesWR–Jamal Turner Fr. 6-1/180 Averaging better than 17 yards on eight receptions this season-or- Tim Marlowe** Jr. 5-10/175 Dual threat also plays key role in Nebraska return gameTE–Ben Cotton** Jr. 6-6/255 Career-long 27-yard reception vs. Chattanooga-or- Kyler Reed** Jr. 6-3/230 NU tight end record eight TD catches in 2010/Avg. 27.4 ypr in 2011 LT– Yoshi Hardrick* Sr. 6-7/320 Played in every game in 2010, but made first career start vs. ChattanoogaJeremiah Sirles* Soph. 6-6/320 Rotates at left tackle after starting all 14 games as redshirt freshmanLG– Seung Hoon Choi Jr. 6-2/290 Korea native made first two career starts against Wash. and Wyoming Andrew Rodriguez* So. 6-6/325 Started first two games and continues to see regular rotation at guardC-Mike Caputo*** Sr. 6-1/275 Rimington Award candidate is veteran anchor of young offensive lineRG–Spencer Long So. 6-4/305 Walk-on has started all four games in his first career actionRT–Tyler Moore Fr. 6-6/290 Four starts are most ever by an NU true frosh offensive linemanMarcel Jones*** Sr. 6-7/320 Senior is healthy for 2011 and is in regular rotation at tackle spotQB– Taylor Martinez* So. 6-1/200 Seven rushing TDs in 2011/Ranks fourth in Big Ten in total offenseFB–Tyler Legate** Sr. 5-10/235 36-yard run vs. Washington was longest by NU fullback in seven seasonsIB–Rex Burkhead** Jr. 5-11/210 Career-high 170 yards at Wyoming/17 career rushing TDs, 7 in 2011

DefensePos.–Player Yr. Ht/Wt Notable DE–Jason Ankrah* So. 6-4/265 Five tackles and tackle for loss in first four career starts at endDT–Jared Crick*** Sr. 6-6/285 20th career sack vs. Wash./Streak of 31 straight starts ends at WyomingDT–Baker Steinkuhler** Jr. 6-6/290 Second year as starter at DT/son of Outland/Lombardi winner DeanDE–Cameron Meredith** Jr. 6-4/260 Leads team with three sacks while adding an INT and three hurriesWILL–Lavonte David* Sr. 6-1/225 School-record 152 tackles in 2010/Fourth in Big Ten in tackles per gameMIKE–Will Compton* Jr. 6-2/225 Career-high 15 tackles vs. Fresno after sitting most of opener with injuryBUCK–Sean Fisher* Jr. 6-6/235 Returned to field after missing 2010 with broken leg/16 tackles in 2011LCB–Corey Cooper RFr. 6-1/210 Made first career start at Wyoming after switching from safetyCiante Evans* So. 5-11/185 Started first three games and has 14 tackles and a PBURCB–Alfonzo Dennard*** Sr. 5-10/205 Preseason All-American returned at Wyo. after missing 3 gamesS–Daimion Stafford Jr. 6-1/210 Transfer has 29 tackles, 3 PBU, TFL and forced fumble in four gamesS–Austin Cassidy*** Sr. 6-1/210 Academic All-American has 20 tackles, three PBU and INT in 2011S-P.J. Smith** Jr. 6-2/210 Team-high seven tackles and had INT in first start of 2011 at Wyoming

Special TeamsPos.–Player Yr. Ht/Wt Notable PK–Brett Maher** Jr. 6-0/185 8-of-9 on field goals/four FG vs. UTC tied most FG ever in an openerP–Brett Maher** Jr. 6-0/185 50-plus average in 3 of 4 games/Second in nation at 49.0 yppKO–Brett Maher** Jr. 6-0/185 Booted 12 touchbacks on 29 kickoffs including six at WyomingMauro Bondi Fr. 6-0/190 One of six true freshmen to make debut in season openerKOR–Tim Marlowe** Jr. 5-10/175 Averaged 21.9 yards per return in 2010Ameer Abdullah Fr. 5-9/180 School-record 211 yards in KOR against FSU/Second nationally in KORPR–Ameer Abdullah Fr. 5-9/180 Averages 12.0 yards per return to rank in top 15 nationallyLS–P.J. Mangieri** Jr. 6-4/240 Third season as starter/Kickers are 50-56 on FG with him as snapperH–Austin Cassidy*** Sr. 6-1/210 Returns to role he held in 2009 after Maher served as holder in 2010

National RankingsAssociated Press (Sept. 25) No. Team (1st) Record Points 1. LSU (42) 4-0 1,471 2. Oklahoma (12) 3-0 1,422 3. Alabama (5) 4-0 1,413 4. Boise State (1) 3-0 1,280 5. Oklahoma State 4-0 1,209 6. Stanford 3-0 1,205 7. Wisconsin 4-0 1,176 8. Nebraska 4-0 991 9. Oregon 3-1 985 10. South Carolina 4-0 950 11. Virginia Tech 4-0 883 12. Florida 4-0 820 13. Clemson 4-0 744 14. Texas A&M 2-1 734 15. Baylor 3-0 659 16. South Florida 4-0 585 17. Texas 3-0 466 18. Arkansas 3-1 434 19. Michigan 4-0 417 20. TCU 3-1 338 21. Georgia Tech 4-0 298 22. West Virginia 3-1 280 23. Florida State 2-2 239 24. Illinois 4-0 179 25. Arizona State 3-1 112

USA Today Coaches (Sept. 25) No. Team (1st) Record Points 1. Oklahoma (32) 3-0 1,434 2. Alabama (7) 4-0 1,404 LSU (20) 4-0 1,404 4. Stanford 3-0 1,225 5. Boise State 3-0 1,223 6. Oklahoma State 4-0 1,172 7. Wisconsin 4-0 1,156 8. Nebraska 4-0 1,040 9. South Carolina 4-0 976 10. Virginia Tech 4-0 935 11. Oregon 3-1 914 12. Florida 4-0 817 13. Texas A&M 2-1 681 14. South Florida 4-0 631 15. Clemson 4-0 598 16. Baylor 3-0 528 17. Texas 3-0 525 18. Arkansas 3-1 432 19. Michigan 4-0 414 20. TCU 3-1 364 21. Georgia Tech 4-0 333 22. Illinois 4-0 181 23. West Virginia 3-1 158 24. Florida State 2-2 157 25. Michigan State 3-1 153

Huskers in the 2011 PollsDate AP C H BCS ResultsPre. 10 11 -- -- def. Chattanooga, 40-79-6 10 10 -- -- def. Fresno State, 42-299-11 11 10 -- -- def. Washington, 51-389-18 9 9 -- -- def. Wyoming, 38-149-25 8 8 -- --



OffensePos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr.WR X 80 Kenny Bell, 6-1, 180, RFr. -OR- 84 Brandon Kinnie, 6-3, 225, Sr.LT 50 Jermarcus “Yoshi” Hardrick, 6-7, 320, Sr. 71 Jeremiah Sirles, 6-6, 320, So.LG 77 Seung Hoon Choi, 6-2, 290, Jr. -OR- 63 Andrew Rodriguez, 6-6, 325, So. 79 Brandon Thompson, 6-6, 300, Jr. C 58 Mike Caputo, 6-1, 275, Sr. 62 Cole Pensick, 6-2, 275, So.RG 61 Spencer Long, 6-4, 305, So. 68 Jake Cotton, 6-6, 295, RFr. 79 Brandon Thompson, 6-6, 300, Jr. RT 73 Tyler Moore, 6-6, 290, Fr. 78 Marcel Jones, 6-7, 320, Sr. 76 Brent Qvale, 6-7, 320, So.TE 81 Ben Cotton, 6-6, 255, Jr. -OR- 25 Kyler Reed, 6-3, 230, Jr. 37 Kevin Thomsen, 6-2, 245, Sr. -OR- 41 Jake Long, 6-4, 240, So.WR Z 18 Quincy Enunwa, 6-2, 210, So. 1 Khiry Cooper, 6-2, 195, Jr.WR A 10 Jamal Turner, 6-1, 180, Fr. -OR- 6 Tim Marlowe, 5-10, 175, Jr.QB 3 Taylor Martinez, 6-1, 200, So. 15 Brion Carnes, 6-1, 200, RFr. 12 Ron Kellogg III, 6-1, 215, So.IB 22 Rex Burkhead, 5-11, 210, Jr. 8 Ameer Abdullah, 5-9, 180, Fr. -OR- 5 Braylon Heard, 5-11, 180, Fr. -OR- 2 Aaron Green, 5-11, 190, Fr. 28 Austin Jones, 5-10, 210, Sr.FB 48 Tyler Legate, 5-10, 235, Sr. 31 C.J. Zimmerer, 6-0, 235, So.

DefensePos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr.DE 9 Jason Ankrah, 6-4, 265, So. 46 Eric Martin, 6-2, 260, Jr. 7 Joseph Carter, 6-5, 250, Jr.DT 94 Jared Crick, 6-6, 285, Sr. 90 Terrence Moore, 6-3, 290, Sr. 97 Chase Rome, 6-3, 295, RFr.DT 55 Baker Steinkuhler, 6-6, 290, Jr. 53 Thaddeus Randle, 6-1, 300, So.DE 34 Cameron Meredith, 6-4, 260, Jr. 98 Josh Williams, 6-4, 260, Jr.BUCK 42 Sean Fisher, 6-6, 235, Jr. 45 Alonzo Whaley, 6-1, 235, Jr. 38 Graham Stoddard, 6-2, 235, Jr.MIKE 51 Will Compton, 6-2, 230, Jr. 43 Trevor Roach, 6-2, 235, RFr. 41 David Santos, 6-0, 205, Fr.WILL 4 Lavonte David, 6-1, 225, Sr. 36 Mathew May, 6-1, 215, Sr. 32 Jim Ebke, 6-0, 205, Sr. LCB 6 Corey Cooper, 6-1, 210, RFr. -OR- 17 Ciante Evans, 5-11, 185, So.S 8 Austin Cassidy, 6-1, 210, Sr. 13 P.J. Smith, 6-2, 210, Jr.S 3 Daimion Stafford, 6-1, 210, Jr. 12 Courtney Osborne, 6-3, 200, Jr. 1 Harvey Jackson, 6-2, 205, RFr.RCB 15 Alfonzo Dennard, 5-10, 205, Sr. 11 Andrew Green, 6-0, 190, So.DIME 39 Justin Blatchford, 6-1, 200, Jr. -OR- 23 Lance Thorell, 6-1, 200, Sr.

Special TeamsPos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr.PK 96 Brett Maher, 6-0, 185, Jr. 37 Mauro Bondi, 6-0, 190, Fr.P 96 Brett Maher, 6-0, 185, Jr. 37 Mauro Bondi, 6-0, 190, Fr.LS 92 P.J. Mangieri, 6-4, 240, Jr. 67 Sam Meginnis, 6-2, 230, Jr.KO 96 Brett Maher, 6-0, 185, Jr. 37 Mauro Bondi, 6-0, 190, Fr.HOLD 8 Austin Cassidy, 6-1, 210, Sr.KOR 8 Ameer Adbullah/6 Tim MarlowePR 8 Ameer Adbullah, 5-8, 180, Fr. 6 Tim Marlowe, 5-10, 175, Jr.

Nebraska Depth Chart-Wyoming Career Starts OFFENSE

Mike Caputo, Sr., C ............................. 18Ben Cotton, Jr., TE .............................. 18Brandon Kinnie, Sr., WR ..................... 15Taylor Martinez, So., QB .................... 16Jeremiah Sirles, So., OT ..................... 14Marcel Jones, Sr., OT .......................... 12Tyler Legate, Sr., FB ............................ 12Kyler Reed, Jr., TE ............................... 12Rex Burkhead, Jr., IB ............................ 6Khiry Cooper, Jr., WR ........................... 4Yoshi Hardrick, Sr., OT .......................... 4Spencer Long, So., OG ......................... 4Tyler Moore, Fr., OT ............................. 4Quincy Enunwa, So., WR ..................... 4Andrew Rodriguez, So., OG ................. 2Kenny Bell, RFr., WR............................. 2Seung Hoon Choi, Jr., OG ..................... 2Curenski Gilleylen, Sr., IB ..................... 2Tim Marlowe, Jr., WR ........................... 1Kevin Thomsen, Sr., TE ......................... 1

SPECIAL TEAMSP.J. Mangieri, Jr., LS ............................ 32Brett Maher, Jr., P ................................ 4Brett Maher, Jr., PK .............................. 4

DEFENSEJared Crick, Sr., DT ............................. 31Alfonzo Dennard, Sr., CB .................... 23Lavonte David, Sr., LB ......................... 18Cameron Meredith, Jr., DE ................. 18Baker Steinkuhler, Jr., DT ................... 17Will Compton, Jr., LB .......................... 15Austin Cassidy, Sr., S........................... 11Sean Fisher, Jr., LB ................................ 8Lance Thorell, Sr., DB ........................... 6Courtney Osborne, Jr., S ...................... 5Ciante Evans, So., CB ........................... 4Jason Ankrah, So., DE .......................... 4P.J. Smith, Jr., S ..................................... 4Andrew Green, So., CB ........................ 3Daimion Stafford, Jr., S ......................... 3Eric Martin, Jr., DE ............................... 2Terrence Moore, Jr., DT........................ 2Corey Cooper, RFr., CB ......................... 1Josh Mitchell, RFr., CB .......................... 1Justin Blatchford, Jr., DB ...................... 1Alonzo Whaley, Jr., LB .......................... 1

PronunciationTaariq Allen ............................................. tuh-reakMauro Bondi............................................ bond-eeTyson Broekemeier .......................... brock-meyerBrion Carnes ............................................ BREE-onKhiry Cooper ............................................... KY-reeAlfonzo Dennard ...................................DENN-erdQuincy Enunwa.................................uh-NUN-wuhCiante Evans ........................................ SEE-on-tayCurenski Gilleylen ............................... GILL-uh-lenMitch Hron .................................................... RONMicah Kreikemeier ............................crack-meyerTyler Legate ............................................ luh-GATEBrett Maher ............................................. mah-herP.J. Mangieri ..................................... man-JEER-eeMike Moudy .......................................... MOU-deeTobi Okuyemi ............................... oak-uh-YEM-eeMax Pirman .......................................... PEER-manBrent Qvale............................................... kwal-eeBaker Steinkuhler ............................. STINE-koolerZach Sterup ................................................ stir-up



No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (High School/College) 8 Abdullah, Ameer IB 5-9 180 Fr. Homewood, Ala. 62 Allen, Nathaniel DL 6-1 270 Fr. Ainsworth, Neb. 7 Allen, Taariq WR 6-3 195 Fr. Weston, Mass. (The Rivers School) 70 Anderson, Kenny DE 6-2 260 Jr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard West) 9 * Ankrah, Jason DE 6-4 265 So. Gaithersburg, Md. (Quince Orchard) 70 Ash, Nick OL 6-5 275 So. Keller, Texas 47 Ashburn, Walker DE 6-2 255 RFr. Kenner, La. 82 Barry, Robert TE 6-8 245 So. Battle Creek, Neb. 2 ** Bell, Antonio CB 6-2 200 Jr. Daytona Beach, Fla. (Mainland) 80 Bell, Kenny WR 6-1 180 RFr. Boulder, Colo. (Fairview) 39 ** Blatchford, Justin S 6-1 200 Jr. Ponca, Neb. 50 Boehm, Broderick LB 5-11 205 Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) 37 Bondi, Mauro PK 6-0 190 Fr. Boca Raton, Fla. (West Boca Raton) 9 Broekemeier, Tyson QB 6-1 175 Fr. Aurora, Neb. 22 ** Burkhead, Rex IB 5-11 210 Jr. Plano, Texas 46 Burtch, Sam WR 6-3 175 Fr. Elmwood, Neb. (Elmwood-Murdock) 58 *** Caputo, Mike OL 6-1 275 Sr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard North) 15 Carnes, Brion QB 6-1 200 RFr. Bradenton, Fla. (Manatee) 7 Carter, Joseph DE 6-5 250 Jr. Jackson, S.C. (Silver Bluff/Chaffey College) 8 ** Cassidy, Austin S 6-1 210 Sr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) 51 Chapek, Brandon OL 6-5 305 So. Wahoo, Neb. (Bishop Neumann) 77 Choi, Seung Hoon OL 6-2 290 Jr. Lincoln, Neb. (Christian) 51 ** Compton, Will LB 6-2 230 Jr. Bonne Terre, Mo. (North County) 6 Cooper, Corey CB 6-1 210 RFr. Maywood, Ill. (Proviso East) 1 ** Cooper, Khiry WR 6-2 195 Jr. Shreveport, La. (Calvary Baptist Academy) 81 ** Cotton, Ben TE 6-6 255 Jr. Ames, Iowa 68 Cotton, Jake OL 6-6 295 RFr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) 94 *** Crick, Jared DT 6-6 285 Sr. Cozad, Neb. 67 Criss, Scott OL 6-3 270 So. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep/Wyoming) 27 Damkroger, Jon P 6-1 185 Sr. Firth, Neb. (Norris/Nebraska-Omaha) 4 * David, Lavonte LB 6-1 225 Sr. Miami, Fla. (Northwestern/Fort Scott CC) 13 Davie, Daniel DB 6-1 185 Fr. Beatrice, Neb. 31 ** Dean, Jase CB 6-0 200 Jr. Bridgeport, Neb. 15 *** Dennard, Alfonzo CB 5-10 205 Sr. Rochelle, Ga. (Wilcox County) 87 Dixon, Taylor WR 5-11 195 Jr. Wauneta, Neb. (Wauneta-Palisade) 32 * Ebke, Jim LB 6-0 205 Sr. Lincoln, Neb. (East/South Dakota State) 18 * Enunwa, Quincy WR 6-2 210 So. Moreno Valley, Calif. (Rancho Verde) 17 * Evans, Ciante CB 5-11 185 So. Arlington, Texas (Juan Seguin) 88 Evans, Tyler WR 6-1 195 RFr. Waverly, Neb. 25 Felici, Joey DB 5-9 175 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) 42 * Fisher, Sean LB 6-6 235 Jr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard North) 30 Foster, Derek DB 5-11 190 RFr. Elm Creek, Neb. 95 Gangwish, Jack LB 6-2 225 Fr. Wood River, Neb. 80 Gdowski, Andy DE 6-3 255 RFr. Grand Island, Neb. 11 *** Gilleylen, Curenski IB 6-0 215 Sr. Leander, Texas 2 Green, Aaron IB 5-11 190 Fr. San Antonio, Texas (James Madison) 11 Green, Andrew CB 6-0 190 So. San Antonio, Texas (James Madison) 99 Guy, Jay DT 6-1 295 RFr. Houston, Texas (Eisenhower) 50 * Hardrick, Jermarcus OL 6-7 320 Sr. Batesville, Miss. (South Panola/Fort Scott CC) 54 Hayes, Aaron OL 6-3 265 Fr. Elkhorn, Neb. 5 Heard, Braylon IB 5-11 180 Fr. Youngstown, Ohio (Cardinal Mooney) 35 Holt, Andrew DB 6-0 200 RFr. Lee’s Summit, Mo. (West) 85 * Hyland, KC WR 6-6 215 Jr. Lincoln, Neb. (Pius X) 1 Jackson, Harvey S 6-2 205 RFr. Fresno, Texas (Hightower) 72 Jackson, Justin OL 6-3 270 Jr. Roca, Neb. (Norris) 29 Jameson, Seth DB 6-1 200 So. Southlake, Texas (Southlake Carroll) 16 Jean-Baptiste, Stanley CB 6-3 220 So. Miami, Fla. (Miami Central/Fort Scott CC) 28 ** Jones, Austin IB 5-10 210 Sr. Aurora, Colo. (Smoky Hill) 78 *** Jones, Marcel OL 6-7 320 Sr. Phoenix, Ariz. (Trevor Browne) 12 Kellogg III, Ron QB 6-1 215 So. Omaha, Neb. (Westside) 89 Kerr, J.T. TE 6-4 245 So. San Diego, Calif. (Scripps Ranch) 84 ** Kinnie, Brandon WR 6-3 225 Sr. Kansas City, Mo. (Grandview/Fort Scott CC) 52 Klachko, Ryan OL 6-4 300 Fr. Springfield, Ill. (Sacred Heart-Griffin) 44 Kreikemeier, Micah LB 6-3 220 Jr. West Point, Neb. (Central Catholic) 53 Kucera, Adam OL 6-6 295 Fr. Litchfield, Neb. 24 Kuzu, Murat RB 5-11 195 Fr. Plano, Texas 48 ** Legate, Tyler FB 5-10 235 Sr. Neligh, Neb. (Neligh-Oakdale/South Dakota) 75 Lingenfelter, Luke OL 6-4 280 Sr. Plainview, Neb. 41 Long, Jake TE 6-4 240 So. Elkhorn, Neb.

2011 Nebraska cornhuskers roster Lettermen in bold; *-Indicates Letters Earned

Numerical RosterNo. Name................................. ................ Position1 ** Khiry Cooper ........................................WR1 Harvey Jackson ....................................... S2 ** Antonio Bell .......................................... CB2 Aaron Green .......................................... IB3 * Taylor Martinez ................................... QB3 Daimion Stafford .................................... S4 * Lavonte David ....................................... LB5 Braylon Heard ....................................... IB5 Josh Mitchell ........................................ CB6 Corey Cooper ....................................... CB6 ** Tim Marlowe .......................................WR7 Taariq Allen .........................................WR7 Joseph Carter .......................................DE8 Ameer Abdullah .................................... IB8 ** Austin Cassidy ........................................ S9 * Jason Ankrah ........................................DE9 Tyson Broekemeier ............................. QB10 Jamal Turner........................................WR10 Dijon Washington ................................. CB11 *** Curenski Gilleylen .................................. IB11 Andrew Green ...................................... CB12 Ron Kellogg III ...................................... QB12 ** Courtney Osborne .................................. S13 Daniel Davie .........................................DB13 ** P.J. Smith ................................................ S14 * Lester Ward .......................................... FB15 Brion Carnes ........................................ QB15 *** Alfonzo Dennard .................................. CB16 Stanley Jean-Baptiste ........................... CB16 Yusef Wade ..........................................DB17 * Ciante Evans ........................................CB]18 * Quincy Enunwa ...................................WR18 Charles Jackson ....................................DB19 Mike Marrow ....................................... FB19 Wil Richards ........................................... S21 Bronson Marsh ....................................... S21 Steven Osborne ...................................WR22 ** Rex Burkhead ........................................ IB22 Derek Slaughter .................................... LB23 *** Lance Thorell ........................................DB24 Murat Kuzu ........................................... RB24 Austin Williams ....................................DB25 Joey Felici .............................................DB25 ** Kyler Reed ............................................ TE26 Anthony Ridder ................................... QB26 Tyler Wullenwaber ..............................WR27 Jon Damkroger ....................................... P28 ** Austin Jones .......................................... IB29 Seth Jameson .......................................DB29 Collins Okafor ........................................ IB30 Derek Foster .........................................DB30 Richard Wynne Jr. ................................. IB31 ** Jase Dean ............................................. CB31 C.J. Zimmerer ....................................... FB32 * Jim Ebke ............................................... LB32 ** Marcus Mendoza ................................. CB33 Colin McDermott .................................. FB34 ** Cameron Meredith ...............................DE35 Andrew Holt .........................................DB35 ** Jay Martin ............................................. TE36 *** Mathew May ........................................ LB36 Eddie Ridder ......................................... TE37 Mauro Bondi ........................................ PK37 * Kevin Thomsen ..................................... TE38 ** Graham Stoddard ................................. LB39 ** Justin Blatchford .................................... S40 Max Pirman .......................................... LB40 Zach Taylor ............................................ IB41 Jake Long .............................................. TE41 David Santos ......................................... LB



61 Long, Spencer OL 6-4 305 So. Elkhorn, Neb. 96 ** Maher, Brett P/PK 6-0 185 Jr. Kearney, Neb. 92 ** Mangieri, P.J. LS 6-4 240 Jr. Peoria, Ill. (Dunlap) 49 Manninger, Matt LB 6-1 220 Jr. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 6 ** Marlowe, Tim WR 5-10 175 Jr. Youngstown, Ohio (Cardinal Mooney) 19 Marrow, Mike FB 6-2 250 So. Holland, Ohio (Central Catholic/Eastern Michigan) 21 Marsh, Bronson S 6-0 200 Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) 46 ** Martin, Eric DE 6-2 260 Jr. Moreno Valley, Calif. (Rancho Verde) 35 ** Martin, Jay TE 6-2 230 Sr. Waverly, Neb. 3 * Martinez, Taylor QB 6-1 200 So. Corona, Calif. (Centennial) 36 *** May, Mathew LB 6-1 215 Sr. Imperial, Neb. (Chase County) 33 McDermott, Colin FB 6-2 250 Jr. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 89 McDermott, Conor DE 6-2 255 Jr. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 67 Meginnis, Sam LS 6-2 230 Jr. Lincoln, Neb. (East) 32 ** Mendoza, Marcus CB 5-10 190 Sr. Houston, Texas (Spring Woods) 34 ** Meredith, Cameron DE 6-4 260 Jr. Huntington Beach, Calif. (Mater Dei) 5 Mitchell, Josh CB 5-11 165 RFr. Corona, Calif. (Eleanor Roosevelt) 68 Molek, Josh DT 6-3 255 Jr. Omaha, Neb. (Skutt Catholic) 52 Moore, J.C. DE 6-3 265 RFr. Fremont, Neb. 90 *** Moore, Terrence DT 6-3 290 Sr. New Orleans, La. (McDonogh 35) 73 Moore, Tyler OL 6-6 290 Fr. Clearwater, Fla. (Countryside) 74 Moudy, Mike OL 6-5 305 RFr. Castle Rock, Colo. (Douglas County) 69 Nickens, Brodrick OL 6-5 300 So. Alliance, Neb. 29 Okafor, Collins IB 6-1 225 Jr. Omaha, Neb. (Westside) 48 Okuyemi, Tobi DE 6-2 265 RFr. Maple Grove, Minn. (Wayzata) 12 ** Osborne, Courtney S 6-3 200 Jr. Garland, Texas (South Garland) 21 Osborne, Steven WR 6-4 210 Jr. Garland, Texas (South Garland) 57 Peat Jr., Todd DT 6-3 305 Fr. Tempe, Ariz. (Corona Del Sol) 56 Pelini, Mark OL 6-0 285 RFr. Youngstown, Ohio (Cardinal Mooney) 62 * Pensick, Cole OL 6-2 275 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Northeast) 40 Pirman, Max LB 6-5 215 Fr. Orrville, Ohio 66 Price, Givens OL 6-4 275 Fr. Houston, Texas (Alief Taylor) 76 * Qvale, Brent OL 6-7 320 So. Williston, N.D. 53 * Randle, Thaddeus DT 6-1 300 So. Galena Park, Texas (North Shore) 25 ** Reed, Kyler TE 6-3 230 Jr. Shawnee, Kan. (St. Thomas Aquinas) 65 Reeves, Ryne OL 6-3 300 Fr. Crete, Neb. 19 Richards, Wil S 5-11 195 So. Lee’s Summit, Mo. (West) 26 Ridder, Anthony QB 6-2 195 Fr. West Point, Neb. (Central Catholic) 36 Ridder, Eddie TE 6-6 225 Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Mount Michael Benedictine) 43 Roach, Trevor LB 6-2 235 RFr. Elkhorn, Neb. 63 * Rodriguez, Andrew OL 6-6 325 So. Aurora, Neb. 97 Rome, Chase DT 6-3 295 RFr. Columbia, Mo. (Rock Bridge) 97 Rotherham, Joseph LS 6-0 200 Fr. Green Bay, Wis. (Notre Dame de la Baie Academy) 59 Sailors, Will OL 6-3 255 Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (Northeast) 41 Santos, David LB 6-0 205 Fr. Spring, Texas (Klein Collins) 71 * Sirles, Jeremiah OL 6-6 320 So. Lakewood, Colo. (Bear Creek) 22 Slaughter, Derek LB 5-11 195 Fr. Pelham, Ala. 13 ** Smith, P.J. S 6-2 210 Jr. River Ridge, La. (John Curtis) 3 Stafford, Daimion S 6-1 210 Jr. Norco, Calif. (Norco/Chaffey College) 59 Starkebaum, Colby LB 6-1 220 So. Sterling, Colo. 55 ** Steinkuhler, Baker DT 6-6 290 Jr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) 57 Sterup, Zach OL 6-8 275 Fr. Hastings, Neb. (Hastings St. Cecilia) 38 ** Stoddard, Graham LB 6-2 235 Jr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) 98 Sutton, David TE 6-3 240 Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) 40 Taylor, Zach IB 6-0 210 RFr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) 79 * Thompson, Brandon OL 6-6 300 Jr. The Woodlands, Texas 37 * Thomsen, Kevin TE 6-2 245 Sr. Elkhorn, Neb. 23 *** Thorell, Lance DB 6-1 200 Sr. Loomis, Neb. 59 Thorson, Brian OL 6-3 280 Jr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard North) 10 Turner, Jamal WR 6-1 180 Fr. Arlington, Texas (Sam Houston) 61 Uher, Jeff DT 6-1 275 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 91 Vestal, Donovan DE 6-5 250 RFr. Arlington, Texas (Bowie) 16 Wade, Yusef DB 5-10 185 RFr. Lincoln, Neb. (North Star) 14 * Ward, Lester FB 6-3 230 Jr. Brenham, Texas 10 Washington, Dijon CB 6-0 190 So. Lawndale, Calif. (Leuzinger) 45 * Whaley, Alonzo LB 6-1 235 Jr. Madisonville, Texas 24 Williams, Austin DB 6-0 190 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Burke) 98 * Williams, Josh DE 6-4 260 Jr. Denton, Texas (Ryan) 92 Williams, Kevin DT 6-2 270 Fr. Holland, Ohio (Springfield) 26 Wullenwaber, Tyler WR 6-1 195 RFr. Utica, Neb. (Centennial) 30 Wynne Jr., Richard IB 5-9 170 Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 31 Zimmerer, C.J. FB 6-0 235 So. Omaha, Neb. (Gross)

42 * Sean Fisher ........................................... LB43 Trevor Roach ........................................ LB44 Micah Kreikemeier ............................... LB45 * Alonzo Whaley ..................................... LB46 Sam Burtch ..........................................WR46 ** Eric Martin ............................................DE47 Walker Ashburn ...................................DE48 ** Tyler Legate .......................................... FB48 Tobi Okuyemi .......................................DE49 Matt Manninger ................................... LB50 Broderick Boehm .................................. LB50 * Jermarcus Hardrick............................... OL51 Brandon Chapek ................................... OL51 ** Will Compton. ...................................... LB52 Ryan Klachko ........................................ OL52 J.C. Moore ............................................DE53 Adam Kucera ........................................ OL53 * Thaddeus Randle ..................................DT54 Aaron Hayes ......................................... OL55 ** Baker Steinkuhler .................................DT56 Mark Pelini ........................................... OL57 Todd Peat Jr..........................................DT57 Zach Sterup .......................................... OL58 *** Mike Caputo ......................................... OL59 Will Sailors ............................................ OL59 Colby Starkebaum ................................ LB59 Brian Thorson ....................................... OL61 Spencer Long ........................................ OL61 Jeff Uher ...............................................DT62 * Cole Pensick ......................................... OL62 Nathaniel Allen ..................................... DL63 * Andrew Rodriguez ................................ OL65 Ryne Reeves ......................................... OL66 Givens Price .......................................... OL67 Scott Criss ............................................. OL67 Sam Meginnis ........................................LS68 Jake Cotton........................................... OL68 Josh Molek ...........................................DT69 Brodrick Nickens .................................. OL70 Kenny Anderson ...................................DE70 Nick Ash ................................................ OL71 * Jeremiah Sirles ..................................... OL72 Justin Jackson ....................................... OL73 Tyler Moore .......................................... OL74 Mike Moudy ......................................... OL75 Luke Lingenfelter .................................. OL76 * Brent Qvale .......................................... OL77 Seung Hoon Choi .................................. OL78 *** Marcel Jones ........................................ OL79 * Brandon Thompson .............................. OL80 Kenny Bell ............................................WR80 Andy Gdowski ......................................DE81 ** Ben Cotton ........................................... TE82 Robert Barry ......................................... TE84 ** Brandon Kinnie ....................................WR85 * KC Hyland ............................................WR87 Taylor Dixon ........................................WR88 Tyler Evans ..........................................WR89 J.T. Kerr................................................. TE89 Conor McDermott ................................DE90 *** Terrence Moore ...................................DT91 Donovan Vestal ....................................DE92 ** P.J. Mangieri ..........................................LS92 Kevin Williams ......................................DT94 *** Jared Crick ............................................DT95 Jack Gangwish ...................................... LB96 ** Brett Maher .......................................P/PK97 Chase Rome..........................................DT97 Joseph Rotherham ................................LS98 David Sutton ......................................... TE98 * Josh Williams ........................................DE99 Jay Guy .................................................DT

Cornhuskers to WatchAaron GreenI-BackFreshman | 5-11 | 190San Antonio, Texas

SeaSon HigHSRushes – 5 vs. Washington; Rushing Yards – 36 vs. Washington; Rushing TDs – 1 vs. Washington; Receptions - 1 vs. Washington; Receiving Yards - 25 vs. Washington; Receiving TDs - 1 vs. Washington

Career ruSHing StatiStiCSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2011 3/0 10 62 1

Career reCeiving StatiStiCSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2011 3/0 1 25 1

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Highly touted freshman who made his Husker debut, carrying twice for seven yards in the third quarter, including a four-yard gain on 3rd-and-1. Fresno State: Did not play. Washington: Green enjoyed his best game to date, rushing five times for 36 yards while collecting his first career reception, a 25-yard score in the second quarter after Washington took its only lead of the day...Gave the Huskers a 17-14 lead when he caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Taylor Martinez...keyed a fourth-quarter scoring drive, carrying five times for 36 yards including a six-yard score, as Nebraska went a season-long 86 yards on the drive. Wyoming: Green had three carries for 19 yards, including a 12-yard run.

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Taylor MartinezQuarterbackSophomore | 6-1 | 200Corona, Calif.

SeaSon HigHSPassing Attempts – 22 vs. Chattanooga; Completions – 12 at Wyoming; Passing Yards – 219 vs. Fresno State; Long Pass – 53 vs. Fresno State; Passing TDs – 2 vs. Washington

Rushes – 19 vs. Chattanooga; Rushing Yards – 166 vs. Fresno State; Rushing TDs – 3 vs. Chattanooga

Career PaSSing StatiStiCSYear G/GS Comp.-Att.-Int. Yards TD2009 -- Redshirt --2010 13/12 116-196-7 1,631 102011 4/4 43-85-2 674 4totals 17/16 159-281-9 2,278 14

Career ruSHing StatiStiCSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2009 -- Redshirt --2010 13/12 162 965 122011 4/4 63 421 7totals 17/16 225 1,386 19

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Martinez shined in the opener, topping 100 yards on the ground for the sixth time in his career...accounted for 251 yards of total offense, rushing for 135 yards and three TDs, including scoring runs of seven, 43 and 47 yards, while also completing 11-of-22 passes for 116 yards without an interception...it was the fifth time in his career that Martinez rushed for at least three TDs...also went over 1,000 yards in his career, becoming the ninth Husker QB and 59th Husker overall to accomplish the feat. Fresno State: Martinez set season bests in both rushing and passing, throwing for 219 yards and a score while rushing for 166 yards and two touchdowns..his performance was just the second 200+ passing, 100+ rushing effort in school history, while his 385 yards of total offense ranked eighth on NU’s single-game list...scored on TD runs of 1 and 46 yards, his sixth multi-rushing TD game of his career...rushed 15 times for 166 yards, his seventh career 100-yard effort...his 219 yards in the air marked his best total since throwing for 323 yards at Oklahoma State last season. Washington: Martinez guided an attack that rolled up 51 points and 464 yards of offense, including 309 on the ground...carried 17 times for 83 yards, including a six-yard touchdown...threw for 155 yards and scores of three and 25 yards. Wyoming: Martinez notched 194 total yards, including 157 through the air, and accounted for a pair of touchdowns...guided an offense that scored on four of his five second-half drives.

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Lavonte DavidLinebackerSenior | 6-1 | 225Miami, Fla.

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 15 vs. Fresno State; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 1 vs. Chattanooga; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions - 1 vs. Washington

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2010 14/14 152 6.0-50 15-602011 4/4 38 0-0 1-1totals 18/18 190 6.0-50 16-61

2011 game by gameChattanooga: David keyed the Blackshirts in the season opener, totaling a team-high nine tackles, including a TFL, as Nebraska held UTC to seven points and 230 total yards. Fresno State: David reached double figures in tackles for the ninth time in his career, matching Will Compton with a game-high 15 tackles...has four career games with 15+ tackles and moved into second all-time among two-year players at Nebraska. Washington: David made eight stops and intercepted Kevin Price at the UW 13-yard line after Washington drove deep into Husker territory. Wyoming: David keyed a defense that allowed 305 total yards, as he had six tackles in Nebraska’s win.

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Daimion StaffordSafetyJunior | 6-1 | 210Norco, Calif.

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 11 vs. Fresno State; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 1 vs. Chattanooga; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – 2 Wyoming; Interceptions – None

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2011 4/3 29 0-0 1-1totals 4/3 29 0-0 1-1

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Junior college transfer who made a quick impact for the Blackshirts...totaled six tackles, including five solo stops, a tackle for loss and forced a fumble on UTC’s Chris Awuah with a jarring hit in the third quarter. Fresno State: Made his first career start and totaled 11 tackles, including five solo stops, and a pass breakup in Nebraska’s 42-29 win. Washington: Led Nebraska with nine tackles, including six solo stops, in the Huskers’ win. Wyoming: Stafford played as Nebraska’s nickel back, totaling three tackles and two pass breakups as the Cowboys threw for 168 yards in a 38-14 win.

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Braylon HeardI-BackFreshman | 5-11 | 180Youngstown, Ohio

SeaSon HigHSRushes – 9 at Wyoming; Rushing Yards – 34 vs. Washington; Rushing TDs – 1 at Wyoming

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2011 3/0 17 79 1totals 3/0 17 79 1

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Highly touted freshman who made his Husker debut, rushing three times for 12 yards, including runs of five and six yards, while also catching a pass out of the backfield. Fresno State: Did not play. Washington: Heard helped Nebraska eclipse the 300-yard mark on the ground, carrying five times for 34 yards, including a 25-yard gallop in the third quarter...had three carries for 31 yards on a third-quarter drive to set up a Brett Maher field goal. Wyoming: Heard saw extensive action in the second half of the Huskers’ win over Wyoming, carrying a career-high nine times for 33 yards and scoring his first career touchdown in the fourth quarter.

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

Career reCeiving StatiStiCSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2008 -- Redshirt --2009 13/0 0 0 02010 14/0 0 0 02011 4/0 2 16 0totals 31/0 2 16 0

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Sure-handed junior is a standout on special teams returns and sees action as a receiver...made his first career catch vs. Chattanooga, hauling in a three-yard pass from Taylor Martinez in the fourth quarter. Fresno State: Had one catch for a career-long 13 yards in the second quarter of Nebraska’s 42-29 win over the Bulldogs. Washington: Did the majority of his work on the Huskers’ return units, as he had eight yards on his lone kickoff return of the game. Wyoming: Marlowe got the Huskers going in the second half, returning the opening kickoff of the third quarter 24 yards to the Wyoming 44.

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Austin CassidySafetySenior | 6-1 | 210Lincoln, Neb.

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 6 vs. Washington, vs. Fresno State, at Wyoming; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – 2 vs. Fresno State; Interceptions –1 vs. Washington

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT PBU INT2007 -- Redshirt --2008 2/0 1 0 02009 14/0 9 1 02010 14/7 48 0 12011 4/4 20 3 1totals 34/11 78 4 2

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Totaled four tackles, as the Huskers limited Chattanooga to just 230 yards in a 40-7 win. Fresno State: Broke up a career-high two passes while also adding four tackles in Nebraska’s win over the Bulldogs Washington: Made a season-high six tackles and snuffed out Washington’s final scoring threat with a diving interception with 1:32 remaining. Wyoming: Tied his season high with six tackles as Nebraska held the Cowboys to 305 yards.

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Courtney OsborneSafetyJunior | 6-3 | 200Garland, Texas

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

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT PBU INT2008 -- Redshirt --2009 6/0 1 0 02010 14/5 41 0 1-332011 2/1 1 0 0totals 22/6 43 0 1-33

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Starter at safety totaled one stop, as the Huskers held the Mocs to just 230 yards of total offense in a 40-7 victory. Fresno State: Did not play. Washington: Did not play. Wyoming: Saw action, but did not have a tackle in the 38-14 win.

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Ameer AbdullahI-BackFreshman | 5-9 | 180Homewood, Ala.

SeaSon HigHSRushes – 4 vs. Chattanooga; Rushing Yards – 36 at Wyoming; Rushing TDs – None; Punt Returns - 4; Punt Return Yards - 67 vs. Chattanooga; Long Punt Return - 28 vs. Chattanooga; Kickoff Return Yards - 211 vs. Fresno State (school record); Longest Kickoff Return - 100 vs. Fresno State.

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2011 4/0 10 44 0totals 4/0 10 44 0

Career return StatiStiCSYear G/GS KR Yards TD PR Yards TD2011 4/0 8 340 1 8 96 0totals 4/0 7 340 1 8 96 0

SCHool reCordMost Single-Game Kickoff Return Yards - 211 vs. Fresno State

HonorSBig Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (vs. Fresno State)Big Ten Freshman of the Week (vs. Fresno State)

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Talented freshman who has excelled on special teams as well as out of the backfield...was NU’s primary returner, bringing back five punts for 69 yards, including a 28-yard return in the third quarter to set up a Husker touchdown...also had four carries in the fourth quarter. Fresno State: Put together one of the best return nights in program history, accounting for 228 return yards, including a school record 211 yards on five kickoff returns...broke the previous school record of 186 by Josh Davis in 2002...broke open a 28-26 game with a 100-yard kickoff return for a score with 11:50 left, becoming just the fourth Husker to return a kickoff at least 100 yards...Had at least 20 yards on all five of his kickoff returns, including a 38-yarder on the Huskers’ first possession of the second half to set up the go-ahead score. Washington: Abdullah had 141 all-purpose yards before leaving the game with an injury....returned a kickoff 66 yards in the second quarter to set up a Husker touchdown after Washington took a 14-10 lead. Washington: Abdullah enjoyed his best rushing game, carrying three times for 36 yards, including a 24-yard run to set up NU’s final score.

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Jamal TurnerWide ReceiverFreshman | 6-1 | 180Arlington, Texas

Catches – 3 vs. Fresno State; Receiving Yards – 63 vs. Fresno State; Receiving TDs – None; Long – 43 vs. Fresno State

Career reCeiving StatiStiCSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2011 4/0 8 139 0totals 4/0 8 139 0

2011 game by gameChattanooga: True freshman who has cracked the two-deep at wide receiver...had a 19-yard reception in the fourth quarter on his only touch of the afternoon...Enrolled at Nebraska in January of 2011 and moved to receiver from quarterback to get a shot at early playing time. Fresno State: Led Nebraska with three catches for 63 yards, all coming in the second half...set up Nebraska’s go-ahead score by hauling in a 43-yard reception on the Huskers’ first offensive series of the second half...added two more catches on Nebraska’s next offensive series, including a 13-yard reception to keep the drive alive. Washington: Turner had two catches for 34 yards, including a 27-yard reception...also returned on kickoff for 17 yards. Wyoming: Turner had two catches for 23 yards in NU’s win over the Cowboys.

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Jason AnkrahDefensive EndSophomore | 6-4 | 265Gaithersburg, Md.

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 2 vs. Chattanooga; vs. Fresno State; Sacks – 1 vs. Chattanooga; Tackles for Loss – 1 vs. Chattanooga; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2009 -- Redshirt --2010 10/0 2 0.0-0 0-02011 4/4 5 1.0-2 1-2totals 14/4 7 1.0-2 1-2

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Ankrah played a solid game in his first career start, recording two tackles, including a sack, as Nebraska held the Mocs to seven points and 60 yards rushing in a 40-7 win. Fresno State: Totaled a pair of tackles in Nebraska’s win over the Bulldogs. Washington: Started, but did not have any tackles in the win over the Huskies. Wyoming: Totaled one tackle in NU’s 38-14 win over the Cowboys.

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Alfonzo DennardCornerbackJunior | 5-10 | 205Rochelle, Ga.

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 4 at Wyoming; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT PBU INT2008 12/0 5 0 0-02009 13/9 31 8 0-0 2010 13/13 30 7 4-312011 1/1 4 0 0-0totals 39/23 70 15 4-31

2011 game by gameChattanooga: All-America candidate at cornerback who returns for his third season as a starter...did not play vs. UTC because of a leg injury. Fresno State: Did not play. Washington: Did not play. Wyoming: Dennard made his 2011 season debut, making four tackles and holding Wyoming to 168 yards through the air in a 38-14 win.

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Ciante EvensCornerbackSophomore | 5-11 | 185Arlington, Texas 17

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 6 vs. Fresno State; vs. Washington. Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – 1 vs. Fresno State; Interceptions – None

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT PBU INT2010 8/1 9 2 0-02011 4/3 14 1 0-0totals 12/4 23 3 0-0

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Keyed a pass defense that allowed just 170 yards against UTC and one completion longer than 20 yards..had one tackle in NU’s 40-7 rout of the Mocs. Fresno State: Evans helped the Blackshirts hold Derek Carr to under 50 percent passing, totaling a career-high six tackles, including three solo stops, and a pass breakup in the victory over the Bulldogs. Washington: Evans tied his season high with six tackles in the Huskers win over the Huskies. Wyoming: Evans had one tackle, as Nebraska held Wyoming to 168 yards in a 38-14 win.

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

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 7 at Wyoming; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions – 1 at Wyoming

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT PBU INT2009 14/0 15 1 02010 14/3 38 4 32011 3/1 17 0 1 totals 31/4 70 5 4

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Smith put together a solid perfomance against UTC, coming off the bench for five tackles, including three solo stops...helped Nebraska hold UTC to just 230 total yards. Fresno State: Smith was a factor on special teams with a team-high five tackles, all on coverage units. Washington: Did not play. Wyoming: Smith made an impact on safety, leading Nebraska with seven tackles and grabbing his first interception on Wyoming’s final offensive series.

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Quincy EnunwaWide ReceiverSophomore | 6-2 | 210Moreno Valley, Calif.

Catches – 4 vs. Chattanooga; Receiving Yards – 58 vs. Chattanooga; Receiving TDs – 1 vs. Fresno State; Long – 31 vs. Chattanooga

Career reCeiving StatiStiCSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2010 10/0 1 10 02011 4/4 8 111 1totals 14/4 9 121 1

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Made the most of his first career start against UTC, setting career bests in both catches (four) and receiving yards (58) - all coming in the first half...hauled in a career-long 31-yard reception in the first quarter to set up a Brett Maher field goal...all four of his catches went for first downs, as NU built a 23-0 halftime lead. Fresno State: Enunwa made two of the biggest plays in Nebraska’s 42-29 win...hauled in a 16-yard touchdown reception from Taylor Martinez in the third quarter, as Nebraska took a 21-20 lead...created a fumble as he hustled after a Martinez interception and delivered a jarring hit on Derron Smith at the NU 27-yard line which was recovered by Rex Burkhead. Washington: Enunwa had his third straight multi-catch day with two catches for seven yards, as Nebraska racked up 51 points in a win over the Huskies. Wyoming: Enunwa hauled in one catch for 30 yards in the second quarter to set up NU’s second touchdown, while his blocking keyed several long runs, including Rex Burkhead’s 45-yard touchdown run.

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

SeaSon HigHSAttempts – 22 vs. Washington; Rushing Yards – 170 vs. Wyoming; Long Rush – 52 vs. Chattanooga; Touchdowns – 2 vs. Fresno State, vs. Washington, vs. Fresno State; Receptions – 1 vs. Fresno State, at Wyoming; Receiving Yards – 4 vs. Fresno State. Long Reception – 4 vs. Fresno State

Career ruSHing StatiStiCSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2009 9/0 81 346 3 2010 14/2 172 951 72011 4/4 63 420 7totals 27/6 316 1,717 17

Career reCeiving StatiStiCSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2009 9/0 13 90 12010 14/2 15 148 02011 4/4 2 0 0totals 27/6 30 238 1

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Burkhead put together a solid effort, rushing 11 times for 75 yards, including a three-yard TD in the third quarter...set up Nebraska’s first touchdown drive with a career-long 52-yard run to the UTC 7-yard line before Taylor Martinez scored on the next play. Fresno State: Burkhead carried 15 times for 55 yards and two scores in the 42-29 win...scored on runs of 1 and 6 yards and did most of his damage in the fourth quarter...carried six straight times, totaling 34 yards to set up Taylor Martinez’s final touchdown run to put the game away. Washington: Burkhead picked up his fifth career 100-yard game, leading Nebraska with 120 yards on a career-high 22 carries against the Huskies...did the majority of his work in the second half, racking up 84 yards and both TDs on 15 carries in the second half, as Nebraska ran for 217 yards after halftime...both scores were one-yard runs nine seconds apart in the third quarter on consecutive Husker offensive plays. Wyoming: For the second straight game, Burkhead went over 100 yards, rushing for a career-high 170 yards and two TDs on 15 carries...put the Huskers on the scoreboard with a 45-yard TD run and added a 16-yard scamper in the third quarter...his 170 yards are the most by a Husker I-back since Roy Helu Jr.’s 307-yard performance against Missouri in 2010.

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SeaSon HigHSTackles – 3 at Wyoming; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 1 vs. Wyoming; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT INT PBU2007 -- Redshirt --2008 11/5 24 0 12009 14/1 7 0 12010 14/0 7 0 02011 4/0 6 0 0 totals 43/6 44 0 2

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Thorell, who was put on scholarship prior to the season, saw extensive time in nickel and dime situations in the 40-7 win...totaled a pair of solo stops, as Nebraska held UTC to just 170 yards in the air and 230 total yards. Fresno State: Made one tackle as Fresno State was held under 50 percent passing in the Huskers’ 42-29 win. Washington: Played, but did not have any stats. Wyoming: Saw extensive action in Nebraska’s nickel and dime sets, totaling three tackles, including his first career TFL, while holding the Cowboys to 168 passing yards.

Lance ThorellDefensive BackSenior | 6-1 | 200Loomis, Neb.

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

SeaSon HigHSReceptions – 2 vs. Fresno State; Receiving Yards – 61 vs. Fresno State; Touchdowns – None; Long – 53 vs. Fresno State

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2008 -- Redshirt --2009 11/1 6 54 02010 14/10 22 395 82011 4/1 5 137 0totals 29/12 33 586 8

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Reed saw extensive action as the Huskers used multiple tight ends...had one catch for 13 yards on a 3rd-and-9 play in the second quarter, as it set up a 48-yard field goal from Brett Maher to give NU a 13-0 lead. Fresno State: Reed had two catches for 61 yards in NU’s 42-29 win...Had both catches on a scoring drive that gave Nebraska a 28-20 lead...hauled in a 53-yarder on the first play before his second reception, an eight-yard catch, gave the Huskers the ball at the 6-yard line. Washington: Reed had one catch, a 19-yarder, in Nebraska’s two-minute offense to set up Brett Maher’s 35-yard field goal to end the first half. Wyoming: Reed hauled in a 44-yard reception in the third quarter, setting up Brett Maher’s field goal that put the Huskers ahead 24-7...it was Reed’s sixth career catch of at least 30 yards.

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

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 5 vs. Fresno State, at Wyoming; Sacks – 2.0 vs. Chattanooga; Tackles for Loss – 2 vs. Chattanooga; QB Hurries – 2 vs. Fresno State; Interceptions – 1 vs. Chattanooga

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2008* 1/0 0 0-0 0-02009 14/0 21 1.5-12 5-182010 14/14 64 2.0-5 8-122011 4/4 17 3.0-24 3-24totals 33/18 102 6.5-41 16-54*received medical redshirt

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Meredith was Nebraska’s nominee for Big Ten Defensive honors, totaling three tackles, including a career-high two sacks in a 40-7 win...paced a Blackshirt defense that allowed just 230 yards, as he picked up two of the Huskers’ three sacks...set up another Husker touchdown, as he intercepted a pass at the UTC 3-yard line in the third quarter. Fresno State: Meredith enjoyed a solid effort, totaling five tackles and recording a pair of quarterback hurries, as Fresno was held under a 50 percent completion rate. Washington: Meredith helped the Blackshirts down Washington, totaling four tackles, a quarterback hurry and a two-yard sack of UW quarterback Keith Price on fourth down to end a Husky series. Wyoming: Meredith tied his season high with five tackles against the Cowboys as Nebraska allowed 305 total yards.

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Sean FisherLinebackerJunior | 6-6 | 235Omaha, Neb.

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 6 vs. Chattanooga; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 1 vs. Chattanooga; 1 vs. Washington; QB Hurries – None; Interceptions – None

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2008* 1/0 0 0.0-0 0-02009 12/6 34 1.0-3 2-52010 -- Injured --2011 4/3 16 0.0-0 2-6Totals 17/9 50 1.0-3 4-11*received medical redshirt

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Fisher saw his first action since the 2009 Holiday Bowl, as he started at linebacker..totaled six tackles, including a tackle-for-loss, as Nebraska held Chattanooga to just 60 yards rushing and 230 total yards in a 40-7 win. Fresno State: Fisher totaled five tackles in Nebraska’s win over the Bulldogs. Washington: Fisher had four tackles, including a TFL, in the win over the Huskies...tackled Jesse Callier for a two-yard loss on Washington’s final drive of the first half. Wyoming: Fisher saw limited duty, as the Huskers were in nickel and dime defenses most of the game. He registered one tackle.

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Trevor RoachLinebackerJunior | 6-2 | 235Elkhorn, Neb.

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 7 vs. Chattanooga; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 2 vs. Chattanooga; QB Hurries –1 vs. Chattanooga; Interceptions – None

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2010 -- Redshirt --2011 2/0 7 0-0 2-3Totals 2/0 7 0-0 2-3

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Walk-on who turned in an impressive debut against UTC...came off the bench and finished second on the team with seven tackles, including a pair for losses..also added a quarterback hurry, as Nebraska limited the Mocs to 230 total yards in a 40-7 win. Fresno State: Did not play Washington: Roach saw time on defense, but did not make a tackle in the win over the Huskies. Wyoming: Did not play.

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Cornhuskers to WatchEric MartinDefensive EndJunior | 6-2 | 260Moreno Valley, Calif.

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 2 vs. Washington; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries –None; Interceptions – None

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2009 14/0 15 0.0-0 0-02010 13/2 26 0.0-0 0-02011 4/0 3 0.0-0 0-0totals 31/2 44 0.0-0 0-0

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Martin saw time as a reserve defensive end, totaling one tackle in NU’s 40-7 win over UTC. Fresno State: Martin saw action, but did not record a tackle in the Huskers’ win over the Bulldogs. Washington: Martin made an impact on defense and special teams, recording a pair of tackles in Nebraska’s win. Wyoming: Martin saw significant time in pass rush situations, helping the Huskers limit the Cowboys to 305 total yards in a 38-14 win.

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Tyler LegateFullbackSenior | 5-10 | 235Neligh, Neb.

SeaSon HigHSAttempts – 2 vs. Washington; Yards – 37 vs. Washington; Long Rush – 36 vs. Washington; Touchdowns – None

Career ruSHing StatiStiCSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2007 -- Redshirt -- 2008 0/0 0 0 02009 14/4 0 0 02010 10/6 0 0 02011 4/2 4 42 0totals 28/12 4 42 0

Career reCeiving StatiStiCSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2007 -- Redshirt --2008 0/02009 14/4 3 27 12010 10/6 1 1 12011 4/2 1 3 1totals 28/12 5 31 3

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Starting fullback who is primarily used as a blocking back...had his first career carry on the opening play from scrimmage against UTC, the first run by a Husker fullback since 2004. Fresno State: Legate saw time at fullback and on special teams, but did not have any stats in Nebraska’s win...helped an offense average 6.3 yards per carry on the ground.Washington: Legate helped power a rushing attack that totaled 309 yards on the ground and 51 points in a win over Washington...rushed twice for 37 yards, including a career-long 36-yard run to set up a third-quarter touchdown...also caught a three-yard touchdown to cap Nebraska’s first drive. Wyoming: Legate’s blocking helped Nebraska rush for a season-high 333 yards and four TDs...also had one rush for four yards in a 38-14 win.

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Yoshi HardrickOffensive TackleSenior | 6-7 | 320Batesville, Miss.

CareerGames Played: 18 (14 in 2010; 4 in 2011)Games Started: 4 (4 in 2011)

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Hardrick was one of four first-time starters on the Husker offensive line against UTC...helped Nebraska rack up 229 yards rushing in a 40-3 victory. Fresno State: Hardrick helped the Huskers total 42 points and 438 yards, as Nebraska averaged 7.8 yards per offensive snap. Washington: Hardrick helped anchor a Husker offense that generated 51 points and 464 total yards in a 51-38 win...Nebraska scored on five consecutive drives, turning a 17-all deadlock into a 44-17 cushion early in the fourth quarter. Wyoming: Hardrick keyed a rushing attack that had 333 yards on the ground, 490 total yards and four scores in a 38-14 win...his blocking helped the Huskers score on four of their first five possessions after halftime.

Will ComptonLinebackerJunior | 6-2 | 230Bonne Terre, Mo.

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 15 vs. Fresno State; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries –2 at Wyoming; Interceptions – None

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2008 -- Redshirt --2009 14/8 40 0.5-2 1-22010 9/4 15 1.0-2 1-22011 4/4 22 0.0-0 0-0totals 27/16 77 1.5-4 2-4

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Compton started at linebacker and had one tackle, as the Huskers held UTC to 60 rushing yards in a 40-7 win. Fresno State: Compton enjoyed one of the best games of his career, totaling a team-high 15 tackles, including a team-high six solo stops. Washington: Compton had four tackles and a quarterback hurry in Nebraska’s win over the Huskies.Wyoming: Compton had two tackles and a pair of quarterback hurries in Nebraska’s 38-14 win, Wyoming was held to 305 total yards.

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

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 6 vs. Fresno State; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – 1 vs. Chattanooga; vs. Fresno State; Interceptions – None

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2008 -- Redshirt --2009 13/0 17 0.0-0 1-22010 13/13 46 3.5-30 4-302001 4/4 12 0.0-0 0-0totals 30/17 75 3.5-30 5-32 2011 game by gameChattanooga: Steinkuhler keyed a defense that allowed seven points and just 60 yards on the grounds...had one tackle and a quarterback hurry, as Nebraska allowed just 230 total yards in a 40-7 win. Fresno State: Steinkuhler totaled six tackles and had a quarterback hurry in Nebraska’s win over the Bulldogs. Washington: Steinkuhler started at defensive tackle and had two tackles in the Huskers’ win. Wyoming: Steinkuhler produced three tackles, as Huskers limit Wyoming to 305 total yards in a 38-14 win.

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

CareerGames Played: 31 (7 in 2008; 6 in 2009; 14 in 2010; 4 in 2011)Games Started: 18 (14 in 2010; 4 in 2011)

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Caputo led a revamped offensive line in the season opener, as he was the only returning starter for NU...helped the Huskers rush for 229 yards and four rushing touchdowns in a 40-7 victory. Fresno State: Caputo helped the Huskers total 42 points and 438 yards, as Nebraska averaged 7.8 yards per offensive snap. Washington: Helped anchor a Husker offense that generated 51 points and 464 total yards in a 51-38 win...Nebraska scored on five consecutive drives, turning a 17-all deadlock into a 44-17 cushion early in the fourth quarter. Wyoming: Caputo keyed a rushing attack that had 333 yards on the ground, 490 total yards and four scores in a 38-14 win...his blocking helped the Huskers score on four of their first five possessions after halftime.

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Spencer LongOffensive GuardSenior | 6-4 | 305Elkhorn, Neb.

CareerGames Played: 4 (4 in 2011)Games Started: 4 (4 in 2011)

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Long, a walk-on, was one of four first-time starters on the Husker offensive line against UTC...helped Nebraska rack up 229 yards rushing and four rushing scores in a 40-7 victory. Fresno State: Long helped the Huskers total 42 points and 438 yards, as Nebraska averaged 7.8 yards per offensive snap. Washington: Long helped anchor a Husker offense that generated 51 points and 464 total yards in a 51-38 win...Nebraska scored on five consecutive drives, turning a 17-all deadlock into a 44-17 cushion early in the fourth quarter. Wyoming: Long keyed a rushing attack that had 333 yards on the ground, 490 total yards and four scores in a 38-14 win...his blocking helped the Huskers score on four of their first five possessions after halftime

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Andrew RodriguezOffensive GuardSophomore | 6-6 | 325Aurora, Neb.


2011 game by gameChattanooga: Rodriguez was one of four first-time starters on the Husker offensive line against UTC...helped Nebraska rack up 229 yards rushing and four rushing scores in a 40-7 victory. Fresno State: Rodriguez helped the Huskers total 42 points and 438 yards, as Nebraska averaged 7.8 yards per offensive snap. Washington: Did not play because of an injury. Wyoming: Rodriguez helped the Huskers rush for 333 yards, 490 total yards and four scores in a 38-14 win...his blocking helped the Huskers score on four of their first five possessions after halftime.

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Jeremiah SirlesOffensive TackleSophomore | 6-6 | 320Lakewood, Colo.


2011 game by gameChattanooga: Sirles, who missed part of training camp, returned to action and came off the bench in the season opener. Fresno State: Sirles helped the Huskers total 42 points and 438 yards, as Nebraska averaged 7.8 yards per offensive snap. Washington: Sirles came off the bench and played extensively, as the Huskers generated 51 points and 464 total yards in a 51-38 win. Wyoming: Sirles helped the Huskers rush for 333 yards, 490 total yards and four scores in a 38-14 win...his blocking helped the Huskers score on four of their first five possessions after halftime

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Tyler MooreOffensive TackleFreshman | 6-6 | 290Clearwater, Fla.

CareerGames Played: 4 (4 in 2011)Games Started: 4 (4 in 2011)

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Moore, who enrolled in January, became the first true freshman to start a season opener - and just the fourth true freshman to ever start on the offensive line at NU - when he started at right tackle....helped Nebraska rack up 229 yards rushing and four rushing scores in a 40-7 victory. Fresno State: Moore helped the Huskers total 42 points and 438 yards, as Nebraska averaged 7.8 yards per offensive snap. Washington: Moore keyed a Husker offense that generated 51 points and 464 total yards in a 51-38 win...Nebraska scored on five consecutive drives, turning a 17-all deadlock into a 44-17 cushion early in the fourth quarter. Wyoming: Moore keyed a rushing attack that had 333 yards on the ground, 490 total yards and four scores in a 38-14 win...his blocking helped the Huskers score on four of their first five possessions after halftime.

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Marcel JonesOffensive TackleSenior | 6-7 | 320Phoenix, Ariz.

CareerGames Played: 31 (13 in 2008; 11 in 2009; 4 in 2010; 3 in 2011)Games Started: 12 (1 in 2008; 11 in 2009)

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Jones who recently returned to practice following an injury early in fall camp, saw action off the bench in NU’s season opener...helped Nebraska rack up 229 yards rushing and four rushing scores in a 40-7 win. Fresno State: Did not play. Washington: Jones came off the bench and played extensively, as the Huskers generated 51 points and 464 total yards in a 51-38 win. Wyoming: Jones extensive action in helping the Huskers rush for 333 yards, 490 total yards and four scores in a 38-14 win...his blocking helped Nebraska score on four of their first five possessions after halftime.

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

SeaSon HigHSReceptions – 1 3x, last vs. Washington; Receiving Yards – 27 vs. Chattanooga; Touchdowns – None; Long – 27 vs. Chattanooga

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2008 -- Redshirt --2009 14/1 5 43 12010 14/13 3 34 02011 4/4 3 55 0totals 32/18 11 132 1

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Cotton made the start at tight end as the Huskers went with a run set...hauled in a career-long 27-yard grab in the second quarter, setting up Brett Maher’s 34-yard field goal with 10 seconds left in the half to extend the lead to 23-0...his blocking helped NU total 229 yards and four TDs on the ground. Fresno State: Cotton helped set up Nebraska’s first touchdown with a 20-yard catch to the 1-yard line. He added a tackle on special teams. Washington: Cotton’s strong blocking from his tight end spot helped Nebraska rack up 51 points and 309 yards rushing in a 51-38 win...also added one catch for eight yards. Wyoming: Cotton did not have any catches, but his blocking helped the Huskers rush for 333 yards and average 6.8 yards per attempt.

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Brandon KinnieWide ReceiverSenior | 6-3 | 225Kansas City, Mo.

SeaSon HigHSReceptions – 2 vs. Chattanooga; Receiving Yards – 7 vs. Chattanooga; Touchdowns – None; Long – 4 vs. Chattanooga

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2009 13/2 15 141 02010 14/11 44 494 52011 4/2 5 38 0totals 31/15 64 673 5

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Kinnie caught two passes for seven yards in Nebraska’s 40-7 win in the season opener. Fresno State: Kinnie was held without a catch for the first time since last October, as Nebraska won 42-29. Washington: Kinnie’s strong blocking helped Nebraska rack up 51 points and 309 yards rushing, but he did not have a catch in a 51-38 win. Wyoming: Kinnie put together his best game of the non-conference season, hauling in a team-high three passes for 31 yards in Nebraska’s 38-14 win.

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Cornhuskers to WatchJared CrickDefensive TackleSenior| 6-6 | 285Cozad, Neb.

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 6 vs. Washington; Sacks – 1.0 vs. Washington; Tackles for Loss – 2 vs. Chattanooga; QB Hurries – 1 vs. Chattanooga; PBUs – 1 vs. Chattanooga; Interceptions – None

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2008 9/0 2 0.0-0 0-02009 14/14 73 9.5-57 15-632010 14/14 70 9.5-87 17-922011 3/3 14 1.0-1 3-7totals 40/31 159 20.0-145 34-161

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Crick, the preseason Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, was disruptive as Nebraska limited UTC to seven points and 230 yards of total offense...had five tackles, including two tackles for loss, a pass breakup and a quarterback hurry...stuffed a key first-quarter drive with a six-yard loss of Chris Awuah on 4th-and-2 at the NU 35 with NU holding a 7-0 lead...deflected a third-quarter pass that was picked off by Cameron Meredith at the Mocs’ 3-yard line and Nebraska scored one play later. Fresno State: Crick had three tackles in Nebraska’s win over Fresno State Washington: Crick delivered a strong performance in Nebraska’s win over Washington with a season-high six tackles, including a sack of Kevin Price in the second quarter. Wyoming: Crick saw his streak of 31 consecutive starts snapped because of an injury.

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Brett MaherPlace-Kicker/PunterJunior | 6-0 | 185Kearney, Neb.

SeaSon HigHSField Goals Made – 4 vs. Chattanooga; Long Field Goal – 50 vs. Chattanooga; PATs Made – 6 vs. Fresno State, Washington Consecutive FG Made – 7 Punts – 5 vs. Fresno State; Punting Avg. – 53.0 at Wyoming; Long Punt – 61 at Wyoming;; Inside 20 – 2 vs. Chattanooga; vs. Fresno State

Career KiCKing StatiStiCSYear G/GS PAT FG Long2008 -- Redshirt --2009 14/0 0-0 0-02010 13/0 0-0 0-0 2011 4/4 21-21 8-9 50totals 31/4 21-21 8-9 50 Career Punting StatiStiCSYear G/GS Punts Yards Avg I202008 -- Redshirt --2009 14/0 None2010 13/0 None2011 4/4 16 784 49.0 5totals 31/4 16 784 49.0 5

2011 HonorSBig Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week (Sept. 5)

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Maher made a successful debut filling the shoes of departed All-American Alex Henery...was 4-for-4 on field goals, including kicks of 50 and 48 yards, while also going perfect on four PATs...turned in an impressive punting display, averaging 52.0 yards on four punts and pinned UTC inside its 20-yard line twice as he was the Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week...Maher’s award was the first individual honor by a Husker athlete since joining the Big Ten in July of 2011. Fresno State: Maher became the first Husker punter since 2005 to average 50+ per punt in consecutive games, averaging 50.8 yards per punt on five kicks...also went 6-for-6 in PATs as Nebraska won 42-29. Washington: Maher was perfect on kicks, hitting three field goals, including a 44-yarder, and all six of his PATs in Nebraska’s 51-38 win..averaged 40.8 yards on four punts and placed one inside the Washington 20-yard line.Wyoming: Maher eclipsed 50 yards per punt for the third time in four games, averaging a career-best 53.0 yards on three kicks, including a career-long 61-yarder...also was 5-of-5 on PATs and went 1-of-2 on field goals, missing only a 50-yarder at the end of the first half...also kicked six of his seven kickoffs for touchbacks, as Wyoming started only three of 11 drives past its own 20-yard line.

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Josh WilliamsDefensive EndJunior | 6-4 | 260Denton, Texas

SeaSon HigHSTackles – 2 vs. Fresno State; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None; Blocked Kicks – 1 vs. Chattanooga

Career StatiStiCSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2008 -- Redshirt --2009 3/0 3 0.0-0 0-02010 13/0 12 0.0-0 0-02011 4/0 4 0.0-0 0-0totals 20/0 19 0.0-0 0-0

2011 game by gameChattanooga: Williams saw time at defensive end, but made his biggest impact on special teams...blocked Nick Pollard’s 37-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to stop a scoring threat in NU’s 40-7 win. Fresno State: Williams posted two tackles in Nebraska’s win over the Bulldogs. Washington: Williams rotated in at the defensive end spot and had one tackle in the win over Washington. Wyoming: Williams had one tackle as Nebraska held Wyoming to 305 yards in a 38-14 win.

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2011 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL

2011 Nebraska Schedule and ResultsdATE OPPONENT RESULT SCORE RECORd CONFERENCE TiME ATTENdSept. 3, 2011 Chattanooga w 40-7 1-0 0-0 3:06 84,883Sept. 10, 2011 Fresno State w 42-29 2-0 0-0 3:36 85,501Sept. 17, 2011 washington w 51-38 3-0 0-0 3:32 85,110Sept.24,2011 atWyoming W 38-14 4-0 0-0 3:07 32,617*BigTenconferencegame

Team StatisticsTEAM STATiSTiCS NU OPPSCORING 171 88PointsPerGame 42.8 22.0FIRSTDOWNS 80 75Rushing 46 31Passing 27 39Penalty 7 5RUSHINGYARDAGE 1,090 533Yardsgainedrushing 1,168 586Yardslostrushing 78 53RushingAttempts 182 133AveragePerRush 6.0 4.0AveragePerGame 272.5 133.2TDsRushing 16 2PASSINGYARDAGE 666 866Comp-Att-Int 44-88-2 81-148-4AveragePerPass 7.6 5.9AveragePerCatch 15.1 10.7AveragePerGame 166.5 216.5TDsPassing 4 8TOTALOFFENSE 1,756 1,399TotalPlays 270 281AveragePerPlay 6.5 5.0AveragePerGame 439.0 349.8KICKRETURNS:#-Yards 11-389 20-471PUNTRETURNS:#-Yards 9-115 11-159INTRETURNS:#-Yards 4-1 2-13KICKRETURNAVERAGE 35.4 23.5PUNTRETURNAVERAGE 12.8 14.5INTRETURNAVERAGE 0.2 6.5FUMBLES-LOST 13-4 6-2PENALTIES-Yards 18-166 29-284AveragePerGame 41.5 71.0PUNTS-Yards 16-784 27-1,097AveragePerPunt 49.0 40.6Netpuntaverage 39.1 34.9TIMEOFPOSSESSION/Game 27:22 32:383RD-DOWNConversions 23/55 29/693rd-DownPct 42% 42%4TH-DOWNConversions 2/4 2/54th-DownPct 50% 40%SACKSBY-Yards 6-30 5-21MISCYARDS 7 0TOUCHDOWNSSCORED 21 11FIELDGOALS-ATTEMPTS 8-9 4-6ON-SIDEKICKS 0-0 0-2RED-ZONESCORES (20-21)95% (8-11)73%RED-ZONETOUCHDOWNS (15-21)71% (6-11)55%PAT-ATTEMPTS (21-21)100% (10-10)100%ATTENDANCE 255,094 32,617Games/AvgPerGame 3/85,031 1/32,617NeutralSiteGames 0/0

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1ST 2Nd 3Rd 4TH OT TOTALNebraska 34 37 51 49 171Opponents 21 20 10 37 88

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2011 Nebraska individual StatisticsRUSHiNG GP/GS ATT GAiN LOSS NET AVG Td LONG AVG/GMartinez,Taylor 4/4 63 471 50 421 6.7 7 57 105.2Burkhead,Rex 4/4 63 423 3 420 6.7 7 52 105.0Heard,Braylon 3/0 17 79 0 79 4.6 1 25 26.3Green,Aaron 3/0 10 62 0 62 6.2 1 12 20.7Abdullah,Ameer 4/0 10 49 5 44 4.4 0 24 11.0Legate,Tyler 4/2 4 42 0 42 10.5 0 36 10.5Jones,Austin 3/0 4 38 0 38 9.5 0 22 12.7Turner,Jamal 4/0 1 4 0 4 4.0 0 4 1.0Carnes,Brion 2/0 2 0 6 -6 -3.0 0 0 -3.0TEAM 4/0 8 0 14 -14 -1.8 0 0 -3.5Total 4 182 1168 78 1090 6.0 16 57 272.5Opponents 4 133 586 53 533 4.0 2 25 133.2

PASSiNG G/S EFFiC CMP-ATT-iNT PCT YdS Td LNG AVG/GMartinez,Taylor 4/4 125.35 43-85-2 50.6 647 4 53 161.8Burkhead,Rex 4/4 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Carnes,Brion 2/0 259.60 1-1-0 100.0 19 0 19 9.5TEAM 4/0 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Total 4 124.03 44-88-2 50.0 666 4 53 166.5Opponents 4 116.31 81-148-4 54.7 866 8 55 216.5

RECEiViNG G/GS NO. YdS AVG Td LONG AVG/GTurner,Jamal 4/0 8 139 17.4 0 43 34.8Enunwa,Quincy 4/4 8 111 13.9 1 31 27.8Reed,Kyler 4/1 5 137 27.4 0 53 34.2Bell,Kenny 4/2 5 121 24.2 1 50 30.2Kinnie,Brandon 4/2 5 38 7.6 0 11 9.5Cotton,Ben 4/4 3 55 18.3 0 27 13.8Marlowe,Tim 4/0 2 16 8.0 0 13 4.0Legate,Tyler 4/2 2 5 2.5 1 3 1.2Burkhead,Rex 4/4 2 0 0.0 0 4 0.0Green,Aaron 3/0 1 25 25.0 1 25 8.3Abdullah,Ameer 4/0 1 11 11.0 0 11 2.8Jean-Baptiste,Stanley 1/0 1 7 7.0 0 7 7.0Heard,Braylon 3/0 1 1 1.0 0 1 0.3Total 4 44 666 15.1 4 53 166.5Opponents 4 81 866 10.7 8 55 216.5

PUNT RETURNS NO. YdS AVG Td LONGAbdullah,Ameer 8 96 12.0 0 28Burkhead,Rex 1 19 19.0 0 19Total 9 115 12.8 0 28Opponents 11 159 14.5 1 67

iNTERCEPTiONS NO. YdS AVG Td LONGSmith,P.J. 1 0 0.0 0 0David,Lavonte 1 0 0.0 0 0Meredith,Cameron1 1 1.0 0 1Cassidy,Austin 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 4 1 0.2 0 1Opponents 2 13 6.5 0 13

KiCK RETURNS NO. YdS AVG Td LONGAbdullah,Ameer 8 340 42.5 1 100Marlowe,Tim 2 32 16.0 0 24Turner,Jamal 1 17 17.0 0 17Total 11 389 35.4 1 100Opponents 20 471 23.5 0 64

FUMBLE RETURNS NO. YdS AVG Td LONGNONETotal 0 0 0.0 0 0Opponents 1 3 3.0 0 3

FiELd GOALS FGM-FGA PCT 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 LG BLKMaher,Brett 8-9 88.9 0-0 3-3 2-2 2-2 1-2 50 0

FG SEQUENCE NEBRASKA OPPONENTSChattanooga (50),(48),(34),(21) 37FresnoState - (22),(36),(37)Washington (44),(35),(29) (40)Wyoming 50,(20) 32Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

PUNTiNG NO. YdS AVG LONG TB FC i20 BLKdMaher,Brett 16 784 49.0 61 0 1 6 0Total 16 784 49.0 61 0 1 6 0Opponents 27 1097 40.6 59 2 6 8 0

KiCKOFFS NO. YdS AVG TB OB RETN NET YdLNMaher,Brett 29 1974 68.1 12 0Bondi,Mauro 3 198 66.0 0 0Total 32 2172 67.9 12 0 471 45.7 24Opponents 17 1054 62.0 3 0 389 35.6 34

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|------ PATS ------|SCORiNG Td FGS KiCK RUSH RCV PASS dXP SAF PTSMaher,Brett 0 8-9 21-21 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 45Burkhead,Rex 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 42Martinez,Taylor 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 42Green,Aaron 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Heard,Braylon 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Bell,Kenny 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Enunwa,Quincy 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Abdullah,Ameer 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Legate,Tyler 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Total 21 8-9 21-21 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 171Opponents 11 4-6 10-10 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 88

TOTAL OFFENSE G PLAYS RUSH PASS TOTAL AVG/GMartinez,Taylor 4 148 421 647 1068 267.0Burkhead,Rex 4 64 420 0 420 105.0Heard,Braylon 3 17 79 0 79 26.3Green,Aaron 3 10 62 0 62 20.7Abdullah,Ameer 4 10 44 0 44 11.0Legate,Tyler 4 4 42 0 42 10.5Jones,Austin 3 4 38 0 38 12.7Carnes,Brion 2 3 -6 19 13 6.5Turner,Jamal 4 1 4 0 4 1.0TEAM 4 9 -14 0 -14 -3.5Total 4 270 1090 666 1756 439.0Opponents 4 281 533 866 1399 349.8

ALL PURPOSE G RUSH REC PR KOR iR TOT AVG/GAbdullah,Ameer 4 44 11 96 340 0 491 122.8Burkhead,Rex 4 420 0 19 0 0 439 109.8Martinez,Taylor 4 421 0 0 0 0 421 105.2Turner,Jamal 4 4 139 0 17 0 160 40.0Reed,Kyler 4 0 137 0 0 0 137 34.2Bell,Kenny 4 0 121 0 0 0 121 30.2Enunwa,Quincy 4 0 111 0 0 0 111 27.8Green,Aaron 3 62 25 0 0 0 87 29.0Heard,Braylon 3 79 1 0 0 0 80 26.7Cotton,Ben 4 0 55 0 0 0 55 13.8Marlowe,Tim 4 0 16 0 32 0 48 12.0Legate,Tyler 4 42 5 0 0 0 47 11.8Kinnie,Brandon 4 0 38 0 0 0 38 9.5Jones,Austin 3 38 0 0 0 0 38 12.7Jean-Baptiste,Stanley 1 0 7 0 0 0 7 7.0Meredith,Cameron 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.2Carnes,Brion 2 -6 0 0 0 0 -6 -3.0TEAM 4 -14 0 0 0 0 -14 -3.5Total 4 1090 666 115 389 1 2261 565.2Opponents 4 533 866 159 471 13 2042 510.5

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defensive Statistics |-------TACKLES-------| |-SACKS-| |---PASS dEF---| |-FUMBLES-| BLKd LEAdERS GP-GS SOLO AST TOTAL TFL-YdS NO-YARdS iNT-YdS BRUP QBH RCV-YdS FF KiCK SAF4David,Lavonte 4-4 11 27 38 2-3 . 1-0 . 1 . . . .3Stafford,Daimion 4-3 19 10 29 1-1 . . 3 . . 1 . .51Compton,Will 4-3 8 14 22 . . . . 3 . . . .8Cassidy,Austin 4-4 5 15 20 . . 1-0 3 . . . . .13Smith,P.J. 3-1 9 8 17 . . 1-0 . . . . . .34Meredith,Cameron 4-4 6 11 17 3-24 3.0-24 1-1 . 3 . . . .42Fisher,Sean 4-2 3 13 16 2-6 . . . . . . . .11Green,Andrew 4-3 10 5 15 . . . 3 . . . . .17Evans,Ciante 4-3 5 9 14 . . . 1 . . . . .94Crick,Jared 3-3 3 11 14 3-7 1.0-1 . 1 1 . . . .55Steinkuler,Baker 4-4 2 10 12 . . . . 2 . . . .43Roach,Trevor 2-0 2 5 7 2-3 . . . 1 . . . .6Cooper,Corey 4-1 7 . 7 . . . . . . . . .39Blatchford,Justin 4-1 4 2 6 . . . . 1 . . . .23Thorell,Lance 4-0 5 1 6 1-2 . . 1 . . . . .38Stoddard,Graham 4-0 2 4 6 . . . . . . . . .7Carter,Joseph 3-0 . 6 6 . . . . . . . . .9Ankrah,Jason 4-4 2 3 5 1-2 1.0-2 . . . . . . .53Randle,Thaddeus 4-0 3 2 5 1-3 1.0-3 . . . . . . .5Mitchell,Josh 3-1 2 3 5 . . . 1 . . . . .15Dennard,Alfonzo 1-1 4 . 4 . . . . . . . . .98Williams,Josh 4-0 . 4 4 . . . . . . . 1 .45Whaley,Alonzo 4-0 1 2 3 . . . . . . . . .46Martin,Eric 4-0 1 2 3 . . . . . . . . .10Washington,Dijon 4-0 2 1 3 . . . . . . . . .90Moore,Terrence 4-1 . 2 2 . . . . 3 . . . .36May,Mathew 4-0 1 1 2 . . . . . 1-0 . . .32Ebke,Jim 4-0 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . .96Maher,Brett 4-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .81Cotton,Ben 4-4 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .32Mendoza,Marcus 3-0 1 . 1 1-1 . . . . . . . .97Rome,Chase 2-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .68Cotton,Jake 3-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .1Jackson,Harvey 3-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .12Osborne,Courtney 2-1 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .92Mangieri,P.J. 4-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .18Enunwa,Quincy 4-4 1 . 1 . . . . . . 1 . .80Bell,Kenny 4-2 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .22Burkhead,Rex 4-4 . . . . . . . . 1-0 . . .Total 4-0 124 176 300 17-52 6-30 4-1 13 15 2-0 2 1 .Opponents 4-0 125 152 277 23-54 5-21 2-13 17 3 4-3 7 . .

SPECiAL TEAMS TACKLES S-A/TOT UTC FRES wASH wYO wiS OSU MiNN MSU Nw PSU MiCH iOwA B1G BOwLSmith,P.J. 3-4/7 0-1/1 2-3/5 -- 1-0/1Stoddard,Graham 1-4/5 -- 1-2/3 0-2/2 --Cooper,Corey 4-0/4 2-0/2 -- 2-0/2 --Blatchford,Justin 1-2/3 1-1/2 0-1/1 -- --Stafford,Daimion 0-3/3 -- 0-3/3 -- --Washington,Dijon 1-1/2 1-0/1 -- 0-1/1 --Green,Andrew 0-2/2 0-1/1 -- 0-1/1 --Ebke,Jim 0-2/2 0-1/1 -- 0-1/1 --Whaley,Alonzo 0-2/2 -- 0-1/1 0-1/1 --Martin,Eric 1-1/2 -- -- 1-1/2 --David,Lavonte 0-1/1 -- 0-1/1 -- --Cassidy,Austin 0-1/1 -- 0-1/1 -- --Cotton,Ben 1-0/1 -- 1-0/1 0-0/1 --Bell,Kenny 0-1/1 -- 0-0/1 0-0/1 --Mangieri,P.J, 0-1/1 -- -- 0-1/1 --Maher,Brett 1-0/1 -- -- 1-0/1 --May,Matthew 1-0/1 -- -- -- 1-0/1

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individual Game By GameRUSHiNG NO-YdS/Td UTC FRES wASH wYO wiS OSU MiNN MSU Nw PSU MiCH iOwA B1G BOwLMartinez,Taylor 63-421/7 19-135/3 15-166/2 17-83/1 12-37/1Burkhead,Rex 63-420/7 11-75/1 15-55/2 22-120/2 15-170/2Heard,Braylon 17-79/1 3-12/0 DNP 5-34/0 9-33/1Green,Aaron 10-62/1 2-7/0 DNP 5-36/1 3-19/0Abdullah,Ameer 10-44/0 4-1/0 2-3/0 1-4/0 3-36/0Legate,Tyler 4-42/0 1-1/0 - 2-37/0 1-4/0Jones,Austin 4-38/0 - DNP - 4-38/0Turner,Jamal 1-4/0 1-4/0 - - -Carnes,Brion 2--6/0 2--6/0 DNP DNP -TEAM 8--14/0 - 3--5/0 3--5/0 2--4/0

RECEiViNG NO-YdS/Td UTC FRES wASH wYO wiS OSU MiNN MSU Nw PSU MiCH iOwA B1G BOwLTurner,Jamal 8-139/0 1-19/0 3-63/0 2-34/0 2-23/0Reed,Kyler 5-137/0 1-13/0 2-61/0 1-19/0 1-44/0Bell,Kenny 5-121/1 - 1-42/0 2-59/0 2-20/1Enunwa,Quincy 8-111/1 4-58/0 1-16/1 2-7/0 1-30/0Cotton,Ben 3-55/0 1-27/0 1-20/0 1-8/0 -Kinnie,Brandon 5-38/0 2-7/0 - - 3-31/0Green,Aaron 1-25/1 - DNP 1-25/1 -Marlowe,Tim 2-16/0 1-3/0 1-13/0 - -Abdullah,Ameer 1-11/0 - - - 1-11/0Jean-Baptiste,Stanley 1-7/0 1-7/0 DNP DNP DNPLegate,Tyler 2-5/1 - - 1-3/1 1-2/0Heard,Braylon 1-1/0 1-1/0 DNP - -Burkhead,Rex 2-0/0 - 1-4/0 - 1--4/0

PASSiNG#3 Martinez, Taylor Att Comp int Pct Yards Td Long Sack Yds EfficChattanooga 22 11 0 50.0 116 0 31 1 5 94.3FresnoState 21 10 2 47.6 219 1 53 1 4 131.9Washington 21 10 0 47.6 155 2 50 2 9 141.0Wyoming 21 12 0 57.1 157 1 44 1 3 135.7TOTALS 85 43 2 50.6 647 4 53 5 21 125.4

#15 Brion Carnes Att Comp int Pct Yards Td Long Sack Yds EfficChattanooga 1 1 0 100.0 19 0 19 0 0 259.6TOTALS 1 1 0 100.0 19 0 19 0 0 259.6

#22 Burkhead, Rex Att Comp int Pct Yards Td Long Sack Yds EfficChattanooga 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0TOTALS 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

PUNT RETURNS NO-YdS/Td UTC FRES wASH wYO wiS OSU MiNN MSU Nw PSU MiCH iOwA B1G BOwLAbdullah,Ameer 8-96 4-67 1-17 2-8 1-4Burkhead,Rex 1-19 - - 1-19 -

KiCK RETURNS NO-YdS/Td UTC FRES wASH wYO wiS OSU MiNN MSU Nw PSU MiCH iOwA B1G BOwLAbdullah,Ameer 8-340 - 5-211 3-129 -Marlowe,Tim 2-32 - - 1-8 1-24Turner,Jamal 1-17 - - 1-17 -

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defense Game By GameTOTAL TACKLES UA-A TOT UTC FRES wASH wYO wiS OSU MiNN MSU Nw PSU MiCH iOwA B1G BOwLDavid,Lavonte 11-27 38 3-6 5-10 1-7 2-4Stafford,Daimion 19-10 29 5-1 5-6 6-3 3-0Compton,Will 8-14 22 1-0 6-9 0-4 1-1Cassidy,Austin 5-15 20 1-3 0-4 0-6 4-2Meredith,Cameron 6-11 17 2-1 1-4 1-3 2-3Smith,P.J. 9-8 17 3-2 2-3 DNP 4-3Fisher,Sean 3-13 16 2-4 0-5 1-3 0-1Green,Andrew 10-5 15 3-1 2-1 4-3 1-0Crick,Jared 3-11 14 1-4 0-3 2-4 DNPEvans,Ciante 5-9 14 1-0 3-3 1-5 0-1Steinkuhler,Baker 2-10 12 0-1 1-5 0-2 1-2Cooper,Corey 7-0 7 2-0 - 2-0 3-0Roach,Trevor 2-5 7 2-5 DNP - DNPBlatchford,Justin 4-2 6 2-1 2-1 - -Thorell,Lance 5-1 6 2-0 1-0 - 2-1Carter,Joseph 0-6 6 0-1 DNP 0-2 0-3Stoddard,Graham 2-4 6 0-1 1-2 1-1 -Mitchell,Josh 2-3 5 - - 2-3 DNPRandle,Thaddeus 3-2 5 - - - 3-2Ankrah,Jason 2-3 5 1-1 1-1 - 0-1Dennard,Alfonzo 4-0 4 DNP DNP DNP 4-0Williams,Josh 0-4 4 - 0-2 0-1 0-1Washington,Dijon 2-1 3 2-0 - 0-1 -Martin,Eric 1-2 3 0-1 - 1-1 -Whaley,Alonzo 1-2 3 1-0 0-1 0-1 -Ebke,Jim 0-2 2 0-1 - 0-1 -May,Mathew 1-1 2 0-1 - - 1-0Moore,Terrence 0-2 2 0-1 - - 0-1Jackson,Harvey 1-0 1 1-0 - DNP -Mangieri,P.J. 0-1 1 - - 0-1 -Maher,Brett 1-0 1 - - 1-0 -Rome,Chase 0-1 1 DNP DNP 0-1 -Cotton,Ben 1-0 1 - 1-0 - -Bell,Kenny 0-1 1 - - 0-1 -Mendoza,Marcus 1-0 1 1-0 DNP - -Osborne,Courtney 1-0 1 1-0 DNP DNP -Cotton,Jake 1-0 1 1-0 DNP - -Enunwa,Quincy 1-0 1 - 1-0 - -

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iNT RETURNS NO-YdS UTC FRES wASH wYO wiS OSU MiNN MSU Nw PSU MiCH iOwA B1G BOwLSmith,P.J. 1-0 - - DNP 1-0David,Lavonte 1-0 - - 1-0 -Meredith,Cameron 1-1 1-1 - - -Cassidy,Austin 1-0 - - 1-0 -

FUMBLES RECOVEREd NO-YdS UTC FRES wASH wYO wiS OSU MiNN MSU Nw PSU MiCH iOwA B1G BOwLMay,Mathew 1 - - 1 -Burkhead,Rex 1 - 1 - -

FORCEd FUMBLES NO UTC FRES wASH wYO wiS OSU MiNN MSU Nw PSU MiCH iOwA B1G BOwLEnunwa,Quincy 1 - 1 - -Stafford,Daimion 1 1 - - -

FUMBLE RETURNS NO-YdS UTC FRES wASH wYO wiS OSU MiNN MSU Nw PSU MiCH iOwA B1G BOwLNone -- - -

TACKLES FOR LOSS UA-A TOT UTC FRES wASH wYO wiS OSU MiNN MSU Nw PSU MiCH iOwA B1G BOwLCrick,Jared 2-1 3 2-6 - 1-1 DNPMeredith,Cameron 3-0 3 2-22 - 1-2 -Roach,Trevor 2-0 2 2-3 DNP - DNPFisher,Sean 2-0 2 1-4 - 1-2 -David,Lavonte 1-1 2 1-1 - - 1-2Ankrah,Jason 1-0 1 1-2 - - -Thorell,Lance 1-0 1 - - - 1-2Mendoza,Marcus 1-0 1 1-1 DNP - -Randle,Thaddeus 1-0 1 - - - 1-3Stafford,Daimion 1-0 1 1-1 - - -

SACKS UA-A TOT UTC FRES wASH wYO wiS OSU MiNN MSU Nw PSU MiCH iOwA B1G BOwLMeredith,Cameron 3-0 3.0 2.0-22 - 1.0-2 -Crick,Jared 1-0 1.0 - - 1.0-1 DNPRandle,Thaddeus 1-0 1.0 - - - 1.0-3Ankrah,Jason 1-0 1.0 1.0-2 - - -

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Nebraska Team Game By Game

|---RUSHiNG---| |--RECEiViNG--| |-------PASSiNG-------| |--KiCK RET--| |--PUNT RET--| ALLdATE OPPONENT NO. YdS Td LG NO. YdS Td LG ATT-CMP-iNT YdS Td LG NO YdS Td LG NO YdS Td LG PURPSept.3,2011 CHATTANOOGA 31 60 0 14 22 170 1 25 22-36-1 170 1 25 6 115 0 30 2 6 0 8 230Sept.10,2011 FRESNOSTATE 40 190 1 21 20 254 1 55 20-41-0 254 1 55 6 149 0 33 5 110 1 67 444Sept.17,2011 WASHINGTON 31 146 1 25 21 274 4 52 21-37-2 274 4 52 7 187 0 64 3 34 0 16 420Sept.24,2011 atWyoming 31 137 0 21 18 168 2 48 18-34-1 168 2 48 1 20 0 20 1 9 0 9 305 Opponenttotals 133 533 2 25 81 866 8 55 81-148-4 866 8 55 20 471 0 64 11 159 1 67 1399 Nebraska 182 1090 16 57 44 666 4 53 44-88-2 666 4 53 11 389 1 100 9 115 0 28 1756

|---------TACKLES---------| |-SACKS-| |-FUMBLE-| PASS BLKd |-KiCKS------XPTS-|dATE OPPONENT SOLO AST TOTAL TFL-YdS NO-YdS FF FR-YdS iNT-YdS QBH BRK KiCK ATT-MAd RUN RCV SAF PTSSept.3,2011 CHATTANOOGA 29 46 75 12-26 1.0-5 1 2-3 0-0 2 6 0 1-1 0 0 0 7Sept.10,2011 FRESNOSTATE 24 32 56 4-10 1.0-4 3 0-0 2-13 0 4 0 2-2 0 0 0 29Sept.17,2011 WASHINGTON 37 38 75 4-10 2.0-9 0 1-0 0-0 1 4 0 5-5 0 0 0 38Sept.24,2011 atWyoming 35 36 71 3-8 1.0-3 3 1-0 0-0 0 3 0 2-2 0 0 0 14 Opponent totals 125 152 277 23-54 5.0-21 7 4-3 2-13 3 17 0 10-10 0 0 0 88 Nebraska 124 176 300 17-52 6.0-30 2 2-0 4-1 13 12 1 21-21 0 0 0 171

|---------------------PUNTiNG---------------------| |--FiELd GOALS--| |------KiCKOFFS------|dATE OPPONENT NO YdS AVG LONG BLKd TB FC 50+ i20 ATT-MAdE LG BLKd NO YdS AVG TB OBSept.3,2011 CHATTANOOGA 9 377 41.9 52 0 0 1 3 3 1-0 0 1 1 63 63.0 0 0Sept.10,2011 FRESNOSTATE 7 253 36.1 43 0 1 3 0 4 3-3 37 0 7 469 67.0 2 0Sept.17,2011 WASHINGTON 5 203 40.6 52 0 0 0 1 0 1-1 40 0 6 355 59.2 0 0Sept.24,2011 atWyoming 6 264 44.0 59 0 1 2 2 1 1-0 0 0 3 167 55.7 1 0 Opponent totals 27 1097 40.6 59 0 2 6 6 8 6-4 40 1 17 1054 62.0 3 0 Nebraska 16 784 49.0 61 0 0 1 8 6 9-8 50 0 32 2172 67.9 12 0

Opponent Team Game By Game

|---RUSHiNG---| |--RECEiViNG--| |-------PASSiNG-------| |--KiCK RET--| |--PUNT RET--| ALLdATE OPPONENT NO. YdS Td LG NO. YdS Td LG ATT-CMP-iNT YdS Td LG NO YdS Td LG NO YdS Td LG PURPSept.3,2011 CHATTANOOGA 43 229 4 52 12 135 0 31 12-25-0 135 0 31 0 0 0 0 4 67 0 28 364Sept.10,2011 FRESNOSTATE 35 219 4 57 10 219 1 53 10-21-2 219 1 53 5 211 1 100 1 17 0 17 438Sept.17,2011 WASHINGTON 55 309 4 36 10 155 2 50 10-21-0 155 2 50 5 154 0 66 3 27 0 19 464Sept.24,2011 atWyoming 49 333 4 45 12 157 1 44 12-21-0 157 1 44 1 24 0 24 1 4 0 4 490 Totals 182 1090 16 57 44 666 4 53 44-88-2 666 4 53 11 389 1 100 9 115 0 28 1756 Opponent 133 533 2 25 81 866 8 55 81-148-4 866 8 55 20 471 0 64 11 159 1 67 1399

|---------TACKLES---------| |-SACKS-| |-FUMBLE-| PASS BLKd |-KiCKS------XPTS-|dATE OPPONENT SOLO AST TOTAL TFL-YdS NO-YdS FF FR-YdS iNT-YdS QBH BRK KiCK ATT-MAd RUN RCV SAF PTSSept.3,2011 CHATTANOOGA 38 36 74 11-40 3.0-24 1 0-0 1-1 5 2 1 4-4 0 0 0 40Sept.10,2011 FRESNOSTATE 32 60 92 0-0 0.0-0 1 1-0 0-0 4 5 0 6-6 0 0 0 42Sept.17,2011 WASHINGTON 23 54 77 3-5 2.0-3 0 1-0 2-0 4 3 0 6-6 0 0 0 51Sept.24,2011 atWyoming 31 26 57 3-7 1.0-3 0 0-0 1-0 0 2 0 5-5 0 0 0 38 Totals 124 176 300 17-52 6.0-30 2 2-0 4-1 13 12 1 21-21 0 0 0 171 Opponent 125 152 277 23-54 5.0-21 7 4-3 2-13 3 17 0 10-10 0 0 0 88

|---------------------PUNTiNG---------------------| |--FiELd GOALS--| |------KiCKOFFS------|dATE OPPONENT NO YdS AVG LONG BLKd TB FC 50+ i20 ATT-MAdE LG BLKd NO YdS AVG TB OBSept.3,2011 CHATTANOOGA 4 208 52.0 55 0 0 1 4 2 4-4 50 0 9 607 67.4 3 0Sept.10,2011 FRESNOSTATE 5 254 50.8 57 0 0 0 2 2 0-0 0 0 7 487 69.6 1 0Sept.17,2011 WASHINGTON 4 163 40.8 48 0 0 0 0 1 3-3 44 0 9 589 65.4 2 0Sept.24,2011 atWyoming 3 159 53.0 61 0 0 0 2 1 2-1 20 0 7 489 69.9 6 0 Totals 16 784 49.0 61 0 0 1 8 6 9-8 50 0 32 2172 67.9 12 0 Opponent 27 1097 40.6 59 0 2 6 6 8 6-4 40 1 17 1054 62.0 3 0

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OPPONENT SCORE 1ST dNS (RUN/PASS/PEN.) RUSHiNG PASSiNG PASS YdS TOTAL OFFENSE RET YdS T/OCHATTANOOGA 40-7 18/13(8/5,7/7,3/1) 43-229/31-60 12-25-0/22-36-1 135/170 68-364/67-230 70/124 2/1FRESNOSTATE 42-29 16/24(7/13,7/11,2/0) 35-219/40-190 10-21-2/20-41-0 219/254 56-438/81-444 228/272 2/1WASHINGTON 51-38 22/20(16/8,6/10,0/2) 55-309/31-146 10-21-0/21-37-2 155/274 76-464/68-420 181/221 1/3Wyoming 38-14 24/18(15/5,7/11,2/2) 49-333/31-137 12-21-0/18-34-1 157/168 70-490/65-305 28/29 1/1Totals 171-88 80/75 (46/31, 27/39, 7/5) 182-1090/133-533 44-88-2/81-148-4 666/866 270-1756/281-1399 505/646 6/6Note:GametotalsaredisplayedintheformatTEAM/OPPONENTforeachcategory

OPPONENT 3Rd dOwN 4TH dOwN TiME POSS MARGiN YdS/RUSH YdS/PASS YdS/PLAY PUNTiNG PENALTiESCHATTANOOGA 9-18/6-18 1-1/0-1 27:39/32:21 -4:42 5.3/1.9 5.4/4.7 5.4/3.4 4-52.0/9-41.9 3-33/8-76FRESNOSTATE 4-12/9-20 1-2/1-1 22:48/37:12 -14:24 6.3/4.8 10.4/6.2 7.8/5.5 5-50.8/7-36.1 3-25/5-50WASHINGTON 3-12/7-14 0-1/0-1 30:29/29:31 0:58 5.6/4.7 7.4/7.4 6.1/6.2 4-40.8/5-40.6 7-60/9-90Wyoming 7-13/7-17 0-0/1-2 28:32/31:28 -2:56 6.8/4.4 7.5/4.9 7.0/4.7 3-53.0/6-44.0 5-48/7-68Totals 23-55/29-69 2-4/2-5 109:28/130:32 -21:04 6.0/4.0 7.6/5.9 6.5/5.0 16-49.0/27-40.6 166/284

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Team Comparison

Nebraska Red Zone ChartNEBRASKA iNSidE OPPONENTS REd-ZONE TiMES TiMES TOTAL RUSH PASS FGS ------- FAiLEd TO SCORE iNSidE RZ --------dATE OPPONENT SCORE iN RZ SCOREd PTS TdS TdS TdS MAdE FGA dOwNS iNT FUMB HALF GAMESept.3 Chattanooga W40-7 4 4 20 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0Sept.10 FresnoState W42-29 4 4 28 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sept.17 Washington W51-38 7 7 41 5 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0Sept.24 atWyoming W38-14 6 5 31 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 Totals 21 20 120 15 12 3 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 20 of 21 (95.2%)

OPPONENT iNSidE NEBRASKA REd-ZONE TiMES TiMES TOTAL RUSH PASS FGS ------- FAiLEd TO SCORE iNSidE RZ --------dATE OPPONENT SCORE iN RZ SCOREd PTS TdS TdS TdS MAdE FGA dOwNS iNT FUMB HALF GAMESept.3 Chattanooga W40-7 2 1 7 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Sept.10 FresnoState W42-29 3 3 13 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0Sept.17 Washington W51-38 4 3 21 3 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0Sept.24 atWyoming W38-14 2 1 7 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 11 8 48 6 2 4 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 8 of 11 (72.7%)

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Miscellaneous NumbersLONG SEASON PLAYS (20 OR MORE YARdS) HUSKER LONG PLAYS OPPONENT LONG PLAYS RUSH PASS RET. TOTAL RUSH PASS RET. TOTAL Chattanooga 3 2 2 7 0 1 2 3FresnoState 2 3 5 10 1 4 6 11Washington 3 3 3 9 1 3 4 8Wyoming 5 2 1 8 1 1 0 2

dRiVE SUPERLATiVES Nebraska OpponentMostYards(Result) 86vs.Washington(TD) 803x,lastWyoming(TD)MostPlays(Result) 12vs.Chattanooga(FG) 14FresnoSt.(FG);Wyo(TD)MostTime(Result) 4:51vs.Washington(TD) 6:19FresnoState(FG)

GAME-OPENiNG dRiVES [----- Nebraska ----- ] [----- Opponent ----- ]Opponent Pts. 1st dwn Yds Pts. 1st dwn Yds Chattanooga 0 0 9 0 0 -7FresnoState 0 0 9 0 3 46Washington 7 1 53 7 4 80Wyoming 0 1 24 0 0 -2

SECONd HALF-OPENiNG dRiVES [----- Nebraska ----- ] [----- Opponent ----- ]Opponent Pts. 1st dwn Yds Pts. 1st dwn Yds Chattanooga 3 3 37 7 4 72FresnoState 7 2 61 3 3 61Washington 7 4 56 0 0 4Wyoming 7 5 56 0 2 30

NEBRASKA LONG PLAYS (34; 13 RUNS; 10 PASSES; 11 RETURNS)YARdS OPPONENT PLAY RESULT100 FresnoState KOR(Abdullah) Touchdown66 Washington KOR(Abdullah) 1st-1057 FresnoState Run(Martinez) 1st-1053 FresnoState Pass(Martinez-Reed) 1st-1052 Chattanooga Run(Burkhead) 1st-1050 Washington Pass(Martinez-Bell) 1st-1047 Chattanooga Run(Martinez) Touchdown46 FresnoState Run(Martinez) Touchdown45 Wyoming Run(Burkhead) Touchdown44 Wyoming Pass(Martinez-Reed) 1st-1043 Chattanooga Run(Martinez) Touchdown43 FresnoState Pass(Martinez-Turner) 1st-1042 FresnoState Pass(Martinez-Bell) 1st-1040 Washington KOR(Abdullah) 1st-1038 FresnoState Run(Martinez) 1st-1038 FresnoState KOR(Abdullah) 1st-1036 Washington Run(Legate) 1st-1031 Chattanooga Pass(Martinez-Enunwa) 1st-1030 Wyoming Pass(Martinez-Enunwa) 1st-1028 Wyoming Run(Burkhead) 1st-1028 Chattanooga PR(Abdullah) 1st-1028 Washington Run(Martinez) 1st-1027 Washington Pass(Martinez-Turner) 1st-1027 Chattanooga Pass(Martinez-Cotton) 1st-1026 FresnoState KOR(Abdullah) 1st-1025 Washington Pass(Martinez-Green) Touchdown25 Washington Run(Heard) 1st-1024 FresnoState KOR(Abdullah) 1st-1024 Wyoming Run(Abdullah) 1st-1024 Wyoming KOR(Marlowe) 1st-1023 FresnoState KOR(Abdullah) 1st-1023 Washington KOR(Abdullah) 1st-1022 Wyoming Run(Burkhead) 1st-1022 Wyoming Run(Jones) 1st-1020 FresnoState Pass(Martinez-Cotton) 1st-1020 Chattanooga PR(Abdullah) 1st-10

OPPONENT LONG PLAYS (24; 3 RUNS; 9 PASSES; 12 RETURNS)YARdS OPPONENT PLAY RESULT67 FresnoState PR(Wylie) Touchdown64 Washington KOR(Smith) 1st-1055 FresnoState Pass(Carr-Johnson) 1st-1052 Washington Pass(Price-Johnson) Touchdown48 Wyoming Pass(Smith-Ogbonna) Touchdown38 Washington Pass(Price-Kearse) Touchdown33 FresnoState KOR(Burse) 1st-1032 Washington KOR(Callier) 1st-1030 Chattanooga KOR(Awuah) 1st-1030 Washington KOR(Smith) 1st-1028 FresnoState KOR(Burse) 1st-1026 FresnoState Pass(Carr-Harper) Touchdown26 FresnoState KOR(Burse) 1st-1026 Washington KOR(Callier) 1st-1025 Washington Run(Polk) 1st-1025 Chattanooga Pass(Coleman-Awuah) 1st-1025 Chattanooga KOR(Awuah) 1st-1024 Washington Pass(Price-Johnson) 1st-1023 FresnoState KOR(Burse) 1st-1022 FresnoState KOR(Burse) 1st-1021 Wyoming Run(Herrion) 1st-1021 FresnoState Pass(Carr-Rouse) 1st-1021 FresnoState Run(Rouse) 1st-1020 FresnoState Pass(Carr-Evans) 1st-1

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STARTiNG FiELd POSiTiON* NU Avg. Start Opp. Avg. Start NU lead (yards/drives/in 20/past 50) (yards/drives/in 20/past 50)

Chattanooga 39.9(518/13/3/4) 26.6(399/15/4/2) +13.2FresnoState 24.7(371/13/4/0) 28.5(371/15/3/1) -3.8Washington 41.9(670/16/2/5) 36.6(512/14/2/2) +5.3Wyoming 32.7(392/12/1/2) 20.9(230/11/2/0) +11,8WisconsinOhioStateMinnesotaMichiganStateNorthwesternPennStateMichiganIowaB1GBowlTotals 36.1 (1951/54/10/11) 27.5 (1512/55/11/5) +8.6*doesnotincludedriveswithtimeof0:00(ie,defensiveandspecialteamstouchdowns,endofhalfturnovers,overtime,etc.)

PENALTY NUMBERS NU Pen.-Yds. Opp. Pen.-YdsChattanooga 3-33 8-76FresnoState 3-25 5-50Washington 7-60 9-90Wyoming 5-48 7-68WisconsinOhioStateMinnesotaMichiganStateNorthwesternPennStateMichiganIowaB1GBowlTotals (Avg/Penalty) 18-166(9.2) 29-284 (9.8)Avg/G 4.5-41.5 7.3-71.0

NEBRASKA POiNTS OFF TURNOVERSGame TOs Gained Tds FG-FGA Pts. (NU Fumbles/Lost, iNT)Chattanooga 1(2/0F/L,1Int) 1 0-0 7 2(4/2F/L,0Int)FresnoState 1(2/1F/L,0Int) 0 0-0 0 2(3/0F/L,2Int)Washington 3(2/1F/L,2Int) 1 0-0 7 1(2/1F/L,0Int)Wyoming 1(0/0F/L,1Int) 0 0-0 0 1(4/1,0Int)WisconsinOhioStateMinnesotaMichiganStateNorthwesternPennStateMichiganIowaB1GBowlTotals 6 (6/2 F/L, 4 int) 2 0-0 14 6 (13/4 F/L, 2 int)Opponents 6 (13/4 F/L, 2 int) 1 0-0 7 6 (6/2 F/L, 4 int)

OPPONENT SCORiNG dRiVES [-----drive-----] Opponent Plays Yds Time Score Qtr./Time PlayChattanooga 7 72 3:10 7-23 3rd/11:43 Anthony13-yd.passfromColemanFresnoState 0 0 0:00 0-7 1st/7:45 Wylie67-yd.puntreturnFresnoState 10 67 5:17 7-14 1st/0:28 Carr3-yd.runFresnoState 11 67 4:18 14-17 2nd/0:25 Goessling22-yd.FGFresnoState 10 61 4:43 14-20 3rd/10:17 Goessling36-yd.FGFresnoState 4 76 0:46 26-28 4th/12:06 Harper26-yd.passfromCarrFresnoState 14 52 6:19 29-35 4th/5:24 Goessling37-yd.FGWashington 6 80 2:32 7-7 1st/11:54 Kearse38-yd.passfromPriceWashington 4 23 1:47 10-14 2nd/13:40 Kearse6-yd.passfromPriceWashington 8 44 2:45 17-17 2nd/9:24 Folk40-yd.FGWashington 5 32 1:50 24-44 4th/10:15 Polk2-yd.runWashington 3 53 0:56 31-44 4th/7:21 Johnson10-yd.passfromPriceWashington 1 52 0:10 38-51 4th/4:27 Johnson52-yd.passfromPriceWyoming 7 80 2:51 7-14 2nd/3:37 Ogbonna48-yd.passfromSmithWyoming 14 80 5:42 14-31 4th/8:13 Herron10-yd.passfromSmith

SCORiNG dRiVES Scoring [---Time---] [--Plays--] Game drives Total Avg. Total Avg. 5 or less 1 or 0UTC 8 17:49 2:13 50 6.25 3 2FresnoState 6 10:52 1:48 26 4.33 4 1Washington 9 18:12 2:01 53 5.89 3 1Wyoming 6 14:39 2:26 39 6.50 3 1WisconsinOhioStateMinnesotaMichiganStateNorthwesternPennStateMichiganIowaB1GBowlSeason 29 61:32 2:07 168 5.79 13 5Opponents 15 43:05 3:09 104 6.93 6 2

NEBRASKA SCORiNG dRiVES [-----drive-----] Opponent Plays Yds Time Score Qtr./Time PlayChattanooga 4 63 1:45 7-0 1st/10:08 Martinez7-yd.runChattanooga 7 27 3:23 10-0 1st/1:52 Maher50-yd.FGChattanooga 12 40 3:53 13-0 2nd/10:11 Maher48-yd.FGChattanooga 10 76 4:35 20-0 2nd/2:07 Martinez43-yd.runChattanooga 8 40 0:46 23-0 2nd/0:10 Maher34-yd.FGChattanooga 7 38 3:12 26-7 3rd/8:30 Maher21-yd.FGChattanooga 1 3 0:04 33-7 3rd/7:28 Burkhead3-yd.runChattanooga 1 47 0:11 40-6 3rd/6:08 Martinez47-yd.runFresnoState 5 80 1:51 7-7 1st/5:54 Martinez1-yd.runFresnoState 6 85 2:49 14-14 2nd/4:52 Burkhead1-yd.runFresnoState 5 61 1:50 21-20 3rd/8:20 Enunwa16yd.passfromMartinezFrensoState 3 67 1:00 28-20 4th/12:59 Burkhead6-yd.runFresnoState 0 0 0:00 35-26 4th/11:50 Abdullah100-yd.kickoffreturnFresnoState 7 80 3:22 42-29 4th/2:02 Martinez46-yd.runWashington 2 53 0:34 7-0 1st/14:26 Legate3-yd.passfromMartinezWashington 7 42 1:47 10-7 1st/7:39 Maher44-yd.FGWashington 4 34 1:13 17-14 2nd/12:17 Green25-yd.passfromMartinezWashington 10 42 1:49 20-17 2nd/0:00 Maher35-yd.FGWashington 9 56 3:43 27-17 3rd/10:18 Burkhead1-yd.runWashington 1 1 0:04 34-17 3rd/10:09 Burkhead1-yd.runWashington 6 31 1:24 37-17 3rd/7:20 Maher29-yd.FGWashington 9 86 4:51 44-17 4th/12:18 Green6-yd.runWashington 5 43 2:37 51-31 4th/4:42 Martinez6-yd.runWyoming 1 45 0:09 7-0 1st/8:29 Burkhead45-yd.runWyoming 8 80 2:50 14-0 6:28/2nd Martinez8-yd.runWyoming 4 56 1:21 21-7 13:39/3rd Burkhead16-yd.runWyoming 5 47 2:12 24-7 8:06/3rd Maher20-yd.FGWyoming 10 80 3:51 31-7 13:55/4th Bell8-yd.passfromMartinezWyoming 11 80 4:16 38-14 3:57/4th Heard1-ydrun

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individual Career/Season SuperlativesSEASON ANd CAREER, MOST PASSiNG YARdS SEASON ANd CAREER, LONGEST PASSPlayer 2011 Career 2011 CareerTaylorMartinez 219vs.FresnoState 323atOklahomaState,2010 53vs.FresnoState(Reed) 79*atKansasState(Reed)BrionCarnes 19vs.Chattanooga Same 19vs.Chattanooga(Turner) SameRexBurkhead None 30vs.Colorado,2010 None 26*vs.Colorado(Kinnie)*-Indicatestouchdownpass

SEASON ANd CAREER, MOST RECEiViNG YARdS SEASON ANd CAREER, LONGEST CATCHPlayer 2011 Career 2011 CareerAmeerAbdullah 11atWyoming same 11atWyoming(Martinez) sameStanleyJean-Baptiste 7vs.Chattanooga same 7vs.Chattanooga(Martinez) sameKennyBell 59vs.Washington same 50vs.Washington(Martinez) sameRexBurkhead 4vs.FresnoState 47vs.WesternKentucky,2010 4vs.FresnoState(Martinez) 31vs.WesternKentucky(Martinez)KhiryCooper None 26vs.Louisiana-Lafayette,2009 None 17vs.Louisiana-Lafayette,2009(Green)BenCotton 27vs.Chattanooga 33atColorado,2009 27vs.Chattanooga(Martinez) 24*atColorado,2009(Lee)QuincyEnunwa 58vs.Chattanooga same 31vs.Chattanooga(Martinez) sameAaronGreen 25vs.Washington same 25*vs.Washington(Martinez)CurenskiGilleylen None 92vs.FloridaAtlantic,2009 None 51*vs.FloridaAtlantic,2009(Lee)BraylonHeard 1vs.Chattanooga same 1vs.Chattanooga(Martinez) sameBrandonKinnie 31atWyoming 105vs.Washington,2010 11atWyoming(Martinez) 55vs.Washington,2010(Martinez)TylerLegate 3*vs.Washington 13vs.KansasState,2009 3*vs.Washington(Martinez) 13vs.KansasState,2009(Lee)JakeLong None 17vs.Colorado,2010 None 17vs.Colorado(Lee)TimMarlowe 13vs.FresnoState same 13vs.FresnoState(Martinez) sameMarcusMendoza None 32vs.TexasTech,2009 None 9vs.TexasTech,2009KylerReed 61vs.FresnoState 79atKansasState,2010 53vs.FresnoState(Martinez) 79*atKansasState(Martinez)JamalTurner 63vs.FresnoState Same 43vs.FresnoState(Martinez) same*Indicatestouchdownscored

SEASON ANd CAREER, MOST RUSHiNG YARdS SEASON ANd CAREER, LONGEST RUNPlayer 2011 Career 2011 CareerAmeerAbdullah 36atWyoming same 24atWyoming sameRexBurkhead 170atWyoming same 52vs.Chattanooga sameBrionCarnes -6vs.Chattanooga same -6vs.Chattanooga sameAaronGreen 36vs.Washington same 12atWyoming sameBraylonHeard 34vs.Washington same 25vs.Washington sameAustinJones 38atWyoming same 22atWyoming sameTylerLegate 37vs.Washington same 36vs.Washington sameTimMarlowe None 13vs.WesternKentucky,2010 None 13vs.WesternKentucky,2010TaylorMartinez 166vs.FresnoState 241atKansasState,2010 57vs.FresnoState 80**vs.Wash,2010;atKansasSt.,2010MarcusMendoza None 58atKansasState,2009 None 35vs.NewMexicoState,2008CollinsOkafor None 2vs.WesternKentucky,2010 None 2vs.WesternKentucky,2010JamalTurner 4vs.Chattanooga same 4vs.Chattanooga sameLesterWard None 16atBaylor,2009 None 8vs.ArkansasState,2009*Indicatestouchdownscored

SEASON ANd CAREER dEFENSE HiGHSPlayer Tackles (2011) Career TFL (2011) Career Sacks (2011) CareerJasonAnkrah 2vs.Chattanooga;vs.FresnoSt.same 1vs.Chattanooga same 1.0vs.Chatanooga sameJustinBlatchford 3vs.Chattanooga;vs.FresnoSt.3atKansasState,2010;vs.UTC,2011 None same None sameJosephCarter 3atWyoming same None same None sameAustinCassidy 6vs.Washington;atWyoming 12atIowaState,2010 None same None sameWillCompton 15vs.FresnoState same None 1vs.TexasTech,‘09;vs.Kansas,‘10 None 1.0vs.Kansas.2010CoreyCooper 3atWyoming same None same None sameJaredCrick 6vs.Washington 13atBaylor,2009 2vs.Chattanooga 7atBaylor,2009(T-SchoolRecord) 1.0vs.Washington 5.0atBaylor,2009(SchoolRecord)LavonteDavid 15vs.FresnoState 19vs.SouthDakotaState,201 1vs.Chattanooga;1atWyoming 3atTexasA&M,2010 None 2.0vs.Kansas,2010JaseDean None 3vs.FloridaAtlantic,2009 None same None sameAlfonzoDennard 4atWyoming 6vs.OU,2009;W.Kentucky,2010 None 1fourtimes,2009 None sameJimEbke 1vs.Chattanooga;Washington 13x,lastvs.UTC,2011 None same None sameCianteEvans 6vs.FresnoState;Washington same None same None sameSeanFisher 6vs.Chattanooga 9vs.IowaState,2009 1vs.Chattanooga;1vs.Wash. 14x,lastvs.Wash,2011 None 1.0atBaylor,2009AndrewGreen 7vs.Washington same None same None sameHarveyJackson 1vs.Chattanooga same None same None sameJustinJackson None 1vs.FloridaAtlantic,2009 None same None sameFaronKlingelhoefer None 1vs.ASU,vs.ULL,2009 None same None sameEricMartin 2vs.Washington 6atWashington,2010 None same None sameJayMartin None 2vs.SouthDakotaState,2010 None same None sameMathewMay 1vs.Chattanooga;atWyoming 4atMissouri,2009 None same None sameMarcusMendoza 1vs.Chattanooga same 1vs.Chattanooga same None sameCameronMeredith 5vs.FresnoState;atWyoming 10atIowaState,2010 2vs.Chattanooga 24x,lastatUTC,2011 2.0vs.Chattanooga sameJoshMitchell 5vs.Washington same None same None sameTerrenceMoore 1vs.Chattanooga;atWyoming 4atWashington,2010 None 2vs.W.Michigan,2008 None 2.0vs.W.Michigan,‘08CourtneyOsborne 1vs.Chattanooga 7atIowaState,2010 None 2atIowaState,2010 None 1.0vs.Missouri,2010ThaddeusRandle 5atWyoming same 1atWyoming same 1.0atWyoming sameChaseRome 1vs.Washington same None same None sameTrevorRoach 7vs.Chattanooga same 2vs.Chattanooga same None sameP.J.Smith 7atWyoming 11vs.Texas,2010 None same None sameDaimionStafford 11vs.FresnoState same 1vs.Chattanooga same None sameBakerSteinkuhler 6vs.FresnoState 8vs.Texas,2010 None 2vs.Idaho,2010 None 1.5vs.Idaho,2010GrahamStoddard 3vs.FresnoState 3;3x,lastvs.FresnoState None same None sameKevinThomsen None 1vs.Missouri None 1vs.Missouri,2010 None 1.0vs.Missouri,2010LanceThorell 3atWyoming 8vs.NewMexicoSt.,2008 1atWyoming same None sameDijonWashongton 2vs.Chattanooga same None same None sameAlonzoWhaley 13xlastvs.Washington 5vs.WesternKentucky None same None sameJoshWilliams 2vs.FresnoState 3vs.Idaho,atIowaState None same None same

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NEBRASKA TOTALS HiGHS LOwSPointsScored 51(Washington) 38(Wyoming)FirstDowns 24(Wyoming) 16(FresnoState)RushingAttempts 55(Washington) 35(FresnoState)RushingYards 333(Wyoming) 219(FresnoState)PassesAttempted 25(Chattanooga) 21(FresnoState;Washington;Wyoming)PassesCompleted 12(Chattanooga;Wyoming) 10(FresnoState;Washington)HadIntercepted 2(FresnoState) 0(Chattanooga;Washington;Wyoming)PassingYards 219(FresnoState) 135(Chattanooga)TotalPlays 76(Washington) 56(FresnoState)TotalYards 490(Wyoming) 364(Chattanooga)PossessionTime 30:29(Washington) 22:48(FresnoState)Fumbles 4(Chattanooga;Wyoming) 2(Washington)FumblesLost 2(Chattanooga) 0(FresnoState)Turnovers 2(Chattanooga;FresnoState) 1(Washington;Wyoming)TurnoverMargin +2(Washington) -1(Chattanooga;FresnoState)Penalties 7(Washington) 3(Chattanooga;FresnoState)YardsPenalized 60(Washington) 25(Chattanooga)SacksBy-YardsLost 3-24(Chattanooga) 0-0(FresnoState)TeamTacklesforLoss-Yards 10-40(Chattanooga) 0-0(FresnoState)

OPPONENT TOTALS HiGHS LOwS PointsScored 38(Washington) 7(Chattanooga)FirstDowns 24(FresnoState) 13(Chattanooga)RushingAttempts 40(FresnoState) 31(Chattanooga;Washington;Wyoming)RushingYards 193(FresnoState) 60(Chattanooga)PassesAttempted 41(FresnoState) 36(Chattanooga)PassesCompleted 22(Chattanooga) 18(Wyoming)HadIntercepted 2(Washington) 0(FresnoState)PassingYards 274(Washington) 168(Wyoming)TotalPlays 81(FresnoState) 65(Wyoming)TotalYards 444(FresnoState) 230(Chattanooga)PossessionTime 37:12(FresnoState) 29:31(Washington)Fumbles 2(Chattanooga;FresnoState;Washington) 0(Wyoming)FumblesLost 1(FresnoState;Washington) 0(Chattanooga;Wyoming)Turnovers 3(Washington) 1(Chattanooga;FresnoState;Wyoming)TurnoverMargin +1(Chattanooga;FresnoState) -2(Washington)Penalties 9(Washington) 5(FresnoState)YardsPenalized 90(Washington) 50(FresnoState)SacksBy-YardsLost 1-5(Chattanooga);1-4(FresnoState);1-1(Washington) 1-5(Chattanooga);1-4(FresnoState);1-1(Washington);1-3(Wyoming)TeamTacklesforLoss-YardsLost 9-26(Chattanooga) 4-10(FresnoState)4-10(Washington)

NEBRASKA iNdiVidUAL HiGHSMostRushingAttempts..........................................................22RexBurkheadvs.WashingtonMostNetRushingYards.........................................................170;RexBurkheadatWyomingMostRushingTDs...................................................................3;TaylorMartinezvs.ChattanoogaLongestTDRun.......................................................................47;TaylorMartinezvs.ChattanoogaLongestRun,NoTD................................................................57;TaylorMartinezvs.FresnoStateMostPassAttempts...............................................................22;TaylorMartinezvs.ChattanoogaMostCompletedPasses.........................................................12;TaylorMartinezvs.Chattanooga;atWyomingMostPassingYards.................................................................219;vs.FresnoStateLongestTDPass......................................................................25;TaylorMartineztoAaronGreenvs.WashingtonLongestPass,NoTD...............................................................53;TaylorMartineztoKylerReedvs.FresnoStateMostPassReceptions.............................................................4;QuincyEnunwavs.ChattanoogaMostReceivingYards.............................................................63;JamalTurnervs.FresnoStateMostTDReceptions...............................................................1;QuincyEnunwavs.FresnoState;TylerLegatevs.Washington;AaronGreenvs.Washington;KennyBellatWyomingMostTotalOffenseAttempts.................................................41;TaylorMartinezvs.Chattanooga(22pass,19rush)MostTotalOffenseYards.......................................................385;TaylorMartinezvs.FresnoState(166rushing,219passing)MostAllPurposeAttempts....................................................22;RexBurkheadvs.WashingtonMostAllPurposeYards..........................................................231;AmeerAbdullahvs.FresnoStateMostTouchdownsScored......................................................3;TaylorMartinezvs.ChattanoogaMostFieldGoalsAttempted..................................................4;BrettMahervs.ChattanoogaMostFieldGoalsMade...........................................................4;BrettMahervs.ChattanoogaLongestFieldGoalMade........................................................50;BrettMahervs.ChattanoogaLongestFieldGoalAttempted................................................50;BrettMahervs.Chattanooga;atWyomingMostInterceptions.................................................................1;CameronMeredithvs.Chattanooga;LavonteDavidvs.Washington;AustinCassidyvs.Washington;P.J.SmithatWyomingLongestInterceptionTDReturn.............................................NoneLongestInterceptionReturn,NoTD.......................................1;CameronMeredithvs.ChattanoogaLongestFumbleTDReturn.....................................................NoneLongestFumbleReturn,NoTD..............................................NoneLongestPuntReturn,TD........................................................NoneLongestPuntReturn,NoTD...................................................28;AmeerAbdullahvs.ChattanoogaMostPuntReturnYardage.....................................................67;AmeerAbdullahvs.Chattanooga(4returns)LongestKickoffReturn,TD.....................................................100;AmeerAbdullahvs.FresnoStateLongestKickoffReturn,NoTD...............................................66;AmeerAbdullahvs.WashingtonMostKickoffReturnYardage..................................................211*;vs.FresnoState(schoolrecord)MostPunts.............................................................................5;BrettMahervs.Chattanooga(50.8avg.)HighestPuntingAverage........................................................53.0;BrettMaheratWyoming(3punts)LongestPunt...........................................................................61;BrettMaheratWyoming

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NEBRASKA iNdiVidUAL HiGHS....(CONTiNUEd)MostTotalTackles..................................................................15;LavonteDavidvs.FresnoState(5solo,10asst.);WillCompton(6solo,9asst.)MostSoloTackles...................................................................6;WillComptonvs.FresnoState;DaimionStaffordvs.WashingtonMostTacklesforLoss.............................................................2;threeplayersMostYardsLost......................................................................22;CameronMeredithvs.Chattanooga(2TFL)MostQuarterbackSacks.........................................................2.5;CameronMeredithvs.Chattanooga(22yards)MostYardsLost......................................................................22;CameronMeredith(2.0sacks)MostPassBreakups...............................................................2;AustinCassidyvs.FresnoState;DaimionStaffordatWyomingMostBlockedFieldGoals.......................................................1;JoshWilliamsvs.ChattanoogaMostBlockedPunts................................................................NoneMostBlockedPAT..................................................................None

OPPONENT iNdiVidUAL HiGHSMostYardsRushing................................................................169;RobbieRouse(FresnoState)MostRushingAttempts..........................................................36;RobbieRouse(FresnoState)MostYardsPassing.................................................................274;KeithPrice(Washington)MostPassingAttempts..........................................................41;DerekCarr(FresnoState)MostPassCompletions..........................................................21;KeithPrice(Washington)MostPassReceptions.............................................................6;RashadEvans(FresnoState);JamesJohnson(Washington)MostYardsReceiving.............................................................108;JamesJohnson(Washington)

OPPONENT iNdiVidUAL LONGEST PLAYSRush........................................................................................25;ChrisPolk(Washington)Pass.........................................................................................55;DerekCarrtoA.J.Johnson(FresnoState)FieldGoal................................................................................40;ErikFolk(Washington)PuntReturn............................................................................67*;DevonWylie(FresnoState)KickoffReturn.........................................................................64;KevinSmith(Washington)FumbleReturn........................................................................NoneInterceptionReturn................................................................1;DerronSmith(FresnoState)Punt........................................................................................59;AustinMcCoy(Wyoming)

Nebraska Starting LineupsHUSKER OFFENSiVE STARTERS GAME-BY-GAMEOpponent wR wR TE LT LG C RG RT QB iB FB PKChattanooga Kinnie Enunwa Cotton Hardrick Rodriguez Caputo Long Moore Martinez Burkhead Legate Maher

FresnoState Kinnie Enunwa Cotton Hardrick Rodriguez Caputo Long Moore Martinez Burkhead Thomsen^ Maher

Washington Bell Enunwa Cotton Hardrick Choi Caputo Long Moore Martinez Burkhead Legate Maher

Wyoming Bell Enunwa Cotton Hardrick Choi Caputo Long Moore Martinez Burkhead Reed^ Maher^-NUopenedintwotightendformation#-NUopenedinthreewidereceiverformationl;%-NUopenedinafour-receiverset(threereceiversandatightend)

HUSKER dEFENSiVE STARTERS GAME-BY-GAMEOpponent dE dT dT dE BUCK MiKE wiLL LCB FS SS RCB PChattanooga Ankrah Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Fisher Compton David Evans Cassidy Osborne An.Green Maher

FresnoState Ankrah Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Fisher Compton David Evans Cassidy Stafford An.Green Maher

Washington Ankrah Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Blatchford# Mitchell# David Evans Cassidy Stafford An.Green Maher

Wyoming Ankrah Moore Steinkuhler Meredith Stafford* Compton David Dennard Cassidy Smith C.Cooper Maher

*-NUopenedwithnickelpackage#-NUopenedwithdimepackages

PLAYER (GAMES): Abdullah,Ameer(4/-);Ankrah,Jason(4/4);Bell,Antonio(1/-);Bell,Kenny(4/2);Blatchford,Justin(4/1);Bondi,Mauro(2/-);Burkhead,Rex(4/4);Caputo,Mike(4/4);Carnes,Brion(2/-);Carter,Joseph(4/-);Cassidy,Austin(4/4);Choi,SeungHoon(3/2);Compton,Will(4/4);Cooper,Corey(4/1);Cooper,Khiry(3/-);Cotton,Ben(4/4);Cotton,Jake(3/-);Crick,Jared(3/3);David,Lavonte(4/4);Dennard,Alfonzo(1/1/;Ebke,Jim(4/-);Enunwa,Quincy(4/4);Evans,Ciante(4/3);Evans,Tyler(2/-);Fisher,Sean(4/2);Green,Aaron(3/-);Green,Andrew(4/3);Hardrick,Jamarcus(4/4);Heard,Braylon(3/-);Jackson,Harvey(3/-);Jean-Baptiste,Stanley(1/-);Jones,Austin(4/-);Jones,Marcel(3/-);Kinnie,Brandon(4/2);Legate,Tyler(4/2);Long,Jake(3/-);Long,Spencer(4/4);Maher,Brett(4/-);Mangieri,P.J.(4/-);Marlowe,Tim(4/-);Martin,Eric(4/-);Martinez,Taylor(4/4);May,Mathew(4/-);Mendoza,Marcus(3/-);Meredith,Cameron(4/4);Mitchell,Josh(3/1);Moore,Terrence(4/-);Moore,Tyler(4/4);Osborne,Courtney(2/1);Pensick,Cole(2/-);Qvale,Brent(4/-);Randle,Thaddeus(4/-);Reed,Kyler(4/1);Richards,Wil(3/-);Roach,Trevor(2/-);Rodriguez,Andrew(3/2);Sirles,Jeremiah(4/-);Smith,P.J.(3/1);Stafford,Daimion(4/2);Steinkuhler,Baker(4/4);Stoddard,Graham(4/-);Thompson,Brandon(4/-);Thomsen,Kevin(4/1);Thorell,Lance(4/-);Turner,Jamal(4/-);Washington,Dijon(4/-);Whaley,Alonzo(4/-);Williams,Josh(4/-);Zimmerer,C.J.(4/-).

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SCORiNG SUMMARY1st 10:08 NEB Martinez,7ydrun(Maherkick)1st 01:52 NEB Maher50ydfieldgoal2nd 10:11 NEB Maher48ydfieldgoal2nd 02:07 NEB Martinez43ydrun(Maher)2nd 00:10 NEB Maher34ydfieldgoal3rd 11:43 UTC Anthony13ydpassfromColeman(Pollardkick)3rd 08:30 NEB Maher21ydfieldgoal3rd 07:28 NEB Burkhead3ydrun(Maher)3rd 06:08 NEB Martinez47ydrun(Maher)

TEAM STATiSTiCS UTC NUFIRSTDOWNS 13 18RUSHES-YARDS(NET) 31-60 43-229PASSINGYDS(NET) 170 135PassesAtt-Comp-Int 36-22-1 25-12-0TOTALOFFENSEPLAYS-YARDS 67-230 68-364FumbleReturns-Yards 1-3 0-0PuntReturns-Yards 2-6 5-69KickoffReturns-Yards 6-115 0-0InterceptionReturns-Yards 0-0 1-1Punts(Number-Avg) 9-41.9 4-52.0Fumbles-Lost 2-0 4-2Penalties-Yards 8-76 3-33PossessionTime 32:21 27:39Third-DownConversions 6of18 9of18Fourth-DownConversions 0of1 1of1Red-ZoneScores-Chances 1-2 4-4SacksBy:Number-Yards 1-5 3-24

RUSHiNG: Chattanooga-MarquisGreen7-37;TaharinTyson4-15;J.J.Jackson5-15;ChrisAwuah10-13;ThomasGreen1-5;B.J.Coleman3-Minus24.Nebraska-Martinez,Taylor19-135;Burkhead,Rex11-75;Heard,Braylon3-12;Green,Aaron2-7;Turner,Jamal1-4;Legate,Tyler1-1;Abdullah,Ameer4-1;Carnes,Brion2-Minus6.PASSiNG:Chattanooga - B.J.Coleman19-33-1-174;GrahamNichols3-3-0-minus-4.Nebraska-Martinez,Taylor11-22-0-116;Carnes,Brion1-1-0-19;Burkhead,Rex0-1-0-0RECEiViNG: Chattanooga - JoelBradford4-47;ChrisAwuah4-43;FaysalShafaat4-34;MarquisGreen3-8;JeffVeres2-17;MarlonAnthony1-13;J.J.Jackson1-4;SloanAllison1-4;T.Robinson1-1;TommyHudson1-Minus1.Nebraska Enunwa,Quincy4-58;Kinnie,Brandon2-7;Cotton,Ben1-27;Turner,Jamal1-19;Reed,Kyler1-13;Jean-Baptiste,Stanley1-7;Marlowe,Tim1-3;Heard,Braylon1-1.iNTERCEPTiONS: Chattanooga-none.Nebraska-Meredith,Cameron1-0FUMBLES: Chattanooga-ChrisAwuah1-0;MarquisGreen1-0.Nebraska-Martinez,Taylor2-0;Carnes,Brion1-1;Abdullah,Ameer1-1.SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Chattanooga - Reed,Keyon1-5.Nebraska- Meredith,Cameron2-22,Ankrah,Jason1-2.TACKLE LEAdER (UA-A): Chattanooga-Consiglio,Ryan4-10.Nebraska-David,Levonte3-6.

Game 1 Nebraska 40, Chattanooga 7

Lincoln (Sept. 3) --- TaylorMartinezrushedfor135yardsandthreeTDs,andBrettMaherenjoyedaperfectdebutasNebraska’sstartingkicker,astheHuskersrolledtoa40-7victory.

PlayinginfrontofanNCAA-record312thconsecutivesellout of 84,833 atMemorial Stadium and a Big TenNetwork television audience in the Huskers’ seasonopener,Martinezproduced the sixth100-yard rushinggameofhiscareer.ThesophomorefromCorona,Calif.,scoredonrunsof47,43andsevenyardsinNebraska’snew-lookoffense.

InNebraska’sfirst-evergameasaBigTenConferencemember,theHuskersrolledto364yardsoftotaloffenseon68plays, including229rushingyards. Junior I-backRexBurkheadadded75yardsandascoretobolstertheNUgroundgame.

Maher addedanearly flawlessperformance inhisstartingdebutinreplacing2010first-teamAll-AmericanAlex Henery. The junior went 4-for-4 on field goals,includinga50-yarderagainstthewindonhisfirstcareerattempt.Headdeda48-yarderonhissecondattempt,beforeconnectingontriesfrom34and21yards.Hewasalsoaperfect4-for-4onextrapoints,whileaveraging52.0yardsonfourpunts.

WhileMartinez andMaher combined to put up 34 of Nebraska’s 40 points, CameronMeredith,JaredCrickandLavonteDavidledtheBlackshirtsagainsttheMocs,asUTCtotaledjust230totalyards.Meredithuncorkedapairofsacks for22yardsand interceptedapass thatwasdeflectedat the lineofscrimmagebyCrick.That interceptionsetupBurkhead’sthird-quartertouchdownrun,puttingtheHuskersahead33-7.Earlyinthefourthquarter,MeredithalsoscoopedupaUTCfieldgoalattemptthatwasblockedatthelinebyJoshWilliams.ApreseasonAll-Americadefensivetackle,Crickfinishedwithfivetackles,includingtwotacklesforloss,whileDavid,aseniorpreseasonAll-Americalinebacker,closedwithateam-leadingninetackles,includingaTFL.ThesolidteameffortinallphasesallowedNebraskatoextenditsnation-leadingwinstreakinseasonopenersto26games.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FiNALChattanooga 0 0 7 0 7No.10Nebraska 10 13 17 0 40

SCORiNG SUMMARY1st 07:45 FS Wylie67ydpuntreturn(Goesslingkick)1st 05:54 NEB Martinez1ydrun(Maherkick)1st 00:28 FS Carr3ydrun(Goesslingkick)2nd 04:52 NEB Burkhead1ydrun(Maherkick)2nd 00:25 FS Goessling22ydfieldgoal3rd 10:17 FS Goessling36ydfieldgoal3rd 08:20 NEB Enunwa16ydpassfromMartinez(Maherkick)4th 12:59 NEB Burkhead6ydrun(Maherkick)4th 12:06 FS Harper26ydpassfromCarr(passfailed)4th 11:50 NEB Abdullah100ydkickoffreturn(Maherkick)4th 05:24 FS Goessling37ydfieldgoal4th 02:02 NEB Martinez46ydrun(Maherkick)

TEAM STATiSTiCS FS NUFIRSTDOWNS 24 16RUSHES-YARDS(NET) 40-190 35-219PASSINGYDS(NET) 254 219PassesAtt-Comp-Int 41-20-0 21-10-2TOTALOFFENSEPLAYS-YARDS 81-444 56-438FumbleReturns-Yards 0-0 0-0PuntReturns-Yards 5-110 1-17KickoffReturns-Yards 6-149 5-211InterceptionReturns-Yards 2-13 0-0Punts(Number-Avg) 7-36.1 5-50.8Fumbles-Lost 2-1 3-0Penalties-Yards 5-50 3-25PossessionTime 37:12 22:48Third-DownConversions 9of20 4of12Fourth-DownConversions 1of1 1of2Red-ZoneScores-Chances 3-3 4-4SacksBy:Number-Yards 1-4 0-0

RUSHiNG: Fresno St.-Rouse,Robbie(36-169);Carr,Derek(3-16);Wylie,Devon(1-5);Nebraska-Martinez,Taylor15-166;Burkhead,Rex15-55;Abdullah,Ameer2-3;TEAM3-Minus5.PASSiNG: Fresno St.-Carr,Derek20-41-0-254-1.Nebraska-Martinez,Taylor10-21-2-219RECEiViNG: Fresno St.-Evans,Rashad6-63;Wylie,Devon4-50;Rouse,Robbie3-28;Harper,Josh2-33;Burse,Isaiah2-5;Johnson,A.J.1-55;Saunders,Jalen1-17;Raphael,Austin1-3.Nebraska Turner,Jamal3-63;Reed,Kyler2-61;Bell,Kenny1-42;Cotton,Ben1-20;Enunwa,Quincy1-16;Marlowe,Tim1-13;Burkhead,Rex1-4.iNTERCEPTiONS: Fresno St.-Smith,Derron1-13;Jones,L.J.1-0.Nebraska-None.FUMBLES: Fresno St.-Smith,Derron1-1;Burse,Isaiah1-0.Nebraska-Martinez,Taylor3-0SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Fresno St.-Akers,Matt1-4Nebraska-NoneTACKLE LEAdER (UA-A): Fresno St.-Davis,Terrance(4-4);Knox,Kyle(2-6).Nebraska-David,Lavonte(5-10);Compton,Will(6-9).

Game 2 Nebraska 42, Fresno State 29

Lincoln (Sept. 10) --- TaylorMartinezthrewfor219yardsandrushedfor166more,andfreshmanAmeerAbdullahsetaschoolrecordwith211kickreturnyards,includinga100-yardfourth-quarterexplosion,leadingNo.10Nebraskatoa42-29winoverFresnoState.

WhiletheBulldogsusedfourscoringdrivesof10ormoreplays,theHuskersusedfourscoringdrivesofsixorfewerplaystooutlasttheBulldogs,asMartinez’s46-yardtouchdownrunwith 2:02 left capped a back-and-forth contest. Alongwitha pair of touchdown runs, Martinez added a third-quartertouchdown pass to Quincy Enunwa and finished with 385yards of total offense - the second-best total of his career.Nebraskahadeightplaysof38yardsormoreon thenight,assixplaysaccountedfor279ofNebraska’s438yardsoftotaloffense.

FresnoStateusedabigplayonspecialteamstostrikefirst,asreturnerDevonWileytookBrettMaher’spuntback67yardsforatouchdowntogivetheBulldogsa7-0lead.MartinezprovidedaquickanswerfortheHuskers,pushingNU80yardsinjustfiveplayscappedbyhisone-yardtouchdownrun.DerekCarrthanprovidedananswerofhisownwithafour-yardTDruntogiveFresnoStatea14-7lead.TheHuskersansweredagainmidwaythroughthesecondquarter,asMartinezopenedthedrivewitha38-yardrun,thenconnectedwithKennyBellona42-yardpassonthenextplaytoputNUontheBulldogs’doorstepbeforeRexBurkheadscoredfromoneyardouttotiethegameat14.ButFresnoStatecarriedtheleadtothelockerroombymarching67yardson11plays,cappedbyKevinGoessling’s22-yardfieldgoalwith25secondsleftinthehalf.

TheBulldogs built their lead to 20-14 asGoessling tackedon a 36-yard field goal on their openingdrive.MartinezthengaveNebraskaitsfirstleadofthegameashehookedupwithTurnerona43-yardcompletionbeforefindingEnunwaona16-yardtouchdownstrike.Burkhead’ssecondscoreofthenightgavetheHuskersa28-20leadwith12:59left,butFresnoStatescoredfourplayslateronCarr’s26-yardtouchdownpasstoJoshHarper,cuttingtheNUleadto28-26,asthetwo-pointconversionfailed.

Abdullahansweredwithadazzling100-yardreturntoputtheHuskersup35-26with11:50left.FresnoStatepulledtowithin35-29onGoessling’sthirdfieldgoalofthenight,thisonefrom37yardswith5:24left,butcouldgetnocloser.Nebraskathenrespondedwithitslongestsustaineddriveofthenight,covering80yardsinsevenplaysin3:22.Burkheadcarriedtheballthefirstsixtimesfor34yardsonthedrive,beforeMartinezexplodedovertheleftsideonanoptionplaytorace46yardsforthefinalscore.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FiNALFresnoState 14 3 3 9 29No.10Nebraska 7 7 7 21 42

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SCORiNG SUMMARY1st 14:26 NEB Legate3ydpassfromMartinez(Maherkick)1st 11:54 WASH Kearse38ydpassfromPrice(Folkkick)1st 07:39 NEB Maher44ydfieldgoal2nd 13:40 WASH Kearse6ydpassfromPrice(Folkkick)2nd 12:17 NEB Green25ydpassfromMartinez(Maherkick)2nd 09:24 WASH Folk40ydfieldgoal2nd 00:00 NEB Maher35ydfieldgoal3rd 10:18 NEB Burkhead1ydrun(Maherkick)3rd 10:09 NEB Burkhead1ydrun(Maherkick)3rd 07:20 NEB Maher29ydfieldgoal4th 12:18 NEB Green6ydrun(Maherkick)4th 10:15 WASH Polk2ydrun(Folkkick)4th 07:21 WASH Johnson10ydpassfromPrice(Folkkick)4th 04:42 NEB Martinez6ydrun(Maherkick)4th 04:27 WASH Johnson52ydpassfromPrice(Folkkick)

TEAM STATiSTiCS wASH NUFIRSTDOWNS 20 22RUSHES-YARDS(NET) 31-146 55-309PASSINGYDS(NET) 274 155PassesAtt-Comp-Int 37-21-2 21-10-0TOTALOFFENSEPLAYS-YARDS 68-420 76-464FumbleReturns-Yards 0-0 0-0PuntReturns-Yards 3-34 3-27KickoffReturns-Yards 7-187 5-154InterceptionReturns-Yards 0-0 2-0Punts(Number-Avg) 5-40.6 4-40.8Fumbles-Lost 2-1 2-1Penalties-Yards 9-90 7-60PossessionTime 29:31 30:29Third-DownConversions 7of14 3of12Fourth-DownConversions 0of1 0of1Red-ZoneScores-Chances 3-4 7-7SacksBy:Number-Yards 2-9 2-3

RUSHiNG: washington-Polk,Chris22-130;Price,Keith6-10;Callier,Jesse3-6. Nebraska-Burkhead,Rex22-120;Martinez,Taylor17-83;Legate,Tyler2-37;Green,Aaron5-36;Heard,Braylon5-34;Abdullah,Ameer1-4;TEAM3-Minus-5.PASSiNG: washington-Price,Keith21-37-2-274.Nebraska-Martinez,Taylor10-21-0-155.RECEiViNG: washington-Johnson, James6-108;Kearse, Jermaine5-69;Aguilar,Devin5-42;Williams,Kasen2-24;Polk,Chris 2-16; Seferian-Jenkins,Austin1-15.Nebraska-Bell, Kenny2-59; Turner, Jamal2-34;Enunwa,Quincy2-7;Green,Aaron1-25;Reed,Kyler1-19;Cotton,Ben1-8;Legate,Tyler1-3.iNTERCEPTiONS: washington-None.washington-David,Lavonte1-0;Cassidy,Austin1-0.FUMBLES: washington-Price,Keith1-0;Sankey,Bishop1-1.Nebraska-Abdullah,Ameer1-1;Martinez,Taylor1-0.SACKS (Sacks-Yds): washington-Dennison,Cort1-2;Fuimaono,Princeton1-7.Nebraska-Crick,Jared1-1;Meredith,Cameron1-2.TACKLE LEAdER (UA-A): washington-Glenn,Justin8-7.Nebraska-Stafford,Daimion6-3.

Game 3 Nebraska 51, washington 38

Lincoln (Sept. 17)---Nebraska’s offenseproduced itsbestperformanceof the seasonand theHusker specialteamsmadebigplaysagaintopowerNUtoa51-38winoverWashington.

Withthevictory,No.11Nebraskaimprovedto3-0andproduced40ormorepointsforthethirdconsecutivegametoopentheseason.Itmarkedthefirsttimesince1995thattheHuskershaveaccomplishedthatfeattoopenaseason.

RexBurkhead scoredon a pair of one-yard runsonback-to-backplaysfromscrimmageinanine-secondspaninthethirdquarterandnotchedhisfifth100-yardrushinggameofhiscareer.Thejuniorfinishedwith120yardsonacareer-high22carriestoleadanNUrushingattackthatamassed309yards.

QuarterbackTaylorMartinez,whoadded83yardsandNU’sfinaltouchdownon17carries,alsothrewfor155yardsinthegame.Martinez,whocompleted10-of-21passesforthegame,neededonly10passingyardstohelptheHuskersrollup31second-halfpointsontheirwaytovictory.

SpecialteamswashugeagainfortheHuskers,justlikeitsbeenthroughthefirsttwogamesoftheseason.ArguablythebiggestplayofthegamecameonMathewMay’srecoveryofamuffedWashingtonkickoffearlyinthirdquarter.UW’sBishopSankeydroppedtheballintheendzone,thenkickeditoutoftheendzonewhereitwasrecoveredbyadivingMayattheUW1.Oneplaylater,Burkheadplungedoverthetopforhissecondone-yardruninanine-secondspantoturnatieballgamewithtwosecondsleftinthefirsthalf,intoa17-pointNebraskaleadlessthanfiveminuteslater.

TheHuskersbuilttheleadto37-17onaBrettMaherfieldgoalwith7:20leftinthethirdquarter.Maherwasperfectonthreefieldgoalsandsixextrapointsontheafternoon,whilebootingfourpuntsfora40.3-yardaverage.Nebraskapushedtheleadto44-17early inthethirdquarterbycappingitslongestdriveoftheseasononfreshmanAaronGreen’ssix-yardtouchdownrunwith12:18leftinthegame.Green,whofinishedwithfivecarriesfor36yards,andaddeda25-yardtouchdownreceptioninthesecondquarter,putanexclamationpointonanine-play,86-yarddrivethatconsumed4:51.

Trailingby27,theHuskiescontinuedtofight.UWquarterbackKeithPricefinishedwith274yardsandfourtouchdownson21-of-37passing.Healsothrewtwointerceptions,includingLavonteDavid’sfirstcareerpick,andAustinCassidy’sinterceptiononUW’sfinaloffensiveplayofthegame.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FiNALWashington 7 10 0 21 38No.11Nebraska 10 10 17 14 51

SCORiNG SUMMARY1st 08:29 NEB Burkhead45ydrun(Maherkick)2nd 06:28 NEB Martinez8ydrun(Maherkick)2nd 03:37 WY Ogbonna48ydpassfromSmith(Sullivankick)3rd 13:39 NEB Burkhead16ydrun(Maher)3rd 08:06 NEB Maher,Brett20ydfieldgoal4th 13:55 NEB Bell8ydpassfromMartinez(Maherkick)4th 08:13 WY Herron10ydpassfromSmith(Sullivan)kick4th 03:57 NEB Heard1ydrun(Maherkick)

TEAM STATiSTiCS NEB wYOFIRSTDOWNS 21 20FIRSTDOWNS 24 18RUSHES-YARDS(NET) 49-333 31-137PASSINGYDS(NET) 157 168PassesAtt-Comp-Int 21-12-0 34-18-1TOTALOFFENSEPLAYS-YARDS 70-490 65-305FumbleReturns-Yards 0-0 0-0PuntReturns-Yards 1-4 1-9KickoffReturns-Yards 1-24 1-20InterceptionReturns-Yards 1-0 0-0Punts(Number-Avg) 3-53.0 6-44.0Fumbles-Lost 4-1 0-0Penalties-Yards 5-48 7-68PossessionTime 28:32 31:28Third-DownConversions 7of13 7of17Fourth-DownConversions 0of0 1of2Red-ZoneScores-Chances 5-6 1-2SacksBy:Number-Yards 1-3 1-3

RUSHiNG: Nebraska-Burkhead,Rex15-170;Jones,Austin4-38;Martinez,Taylor12-37;Abdullah,Ameer3-36;Heard,Braylon9-33;Green,Aaron3-19;Legate,Tyler1-4;TEAM 2-minus-4.wyoming-AlvesterAlexander14-55;Miller,Brandon10-38;Herron,Robert 1-21;Muhammad,Ghaali3-21;Smith,Brett3-2.PASSiNG: Nebraska-Martinez,Taylor12-21-0-157.wyoming-Smith,Brett17-33-1-166;McCoy,Austin1-1-0-2RECEiViNG: Nebraska-Kinnie,Brandon3-31;Turner,Jamal2-23;Bell,Kenny2-20;Reed,Kyler1-44;Enunwa,Quincy1-30;Abdullah,Ameer1-11;Legate,Tyler1-2;Burkhead,Rex 1-minus-4.wyoming-Herron,Robert4-35;Rufran,Dominic3-26;Doctson,Josh3-17;Ogbonna,Mazi2-54;McNeill,Chris2-18;Muhammad,Ghaali2-11;Lester,DeJay2-7.iNTERCEPTiONS: Nebraska-Smith,P.J.1-0.wyoming-None.FUMBLES: Nebraska-Martinez,Taylor2-0;Abdullah,Ameer1-1;Heard,Braylon1-0.wyoming-None.SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Nebraska-Randall,Thaddeus1-3.wyoming-Knapton,Gabe1-3TACKLE LEAdER (UA-A): Nebraska-Smith,P.J.4-3wyoming-Biezuns,Josh3-5

Game 4 Nebraska 38, wyoming 14

Laramie, wyo. (Sept. 24) --I-backRexBurkheadrushedfora career-high170yardsandapairof touchdowns tocarry No. 9 Nebraska to a 38-14 victory at previouslyunbeatenWyoming.

Burkhead’s career-best performance marked hissecond straight 100-yard rushing effort and sixth of hiscareerand includedscoringrunsof45and16yards.Hisimpressive rushing total came on just 15 carries, easilytoppinghispreviouscareerhighof129yardsatIowaStatein2010.

As a team, the Huskers rolled up a season-high 333rushing yards, marking their second straight 300-yardrushingeffortandfourthstraightgameof200-plustoopentheseason.Nebraska’sgroundgamepoweredanoffensethat finished the night with 490 yards of total offense.Nebraska added 157 yards through the air, as TaylorMartinezcompleted12-of-21passeswithonetouchdown.

Burkhead’sbignightstartedearly,asheraced45yards fora touchdownonthe firstplayofNU’ssecondpossessionofthegametoputtheHuskersup7-0with8:29leftinthefirstquarter.Thetwoteamswentscorelessformorethanaquarter,beforeMartinezgavetheHuskersa14-0edgewithaneight-yardtouchdownrun tocapaneight-play,80-yarddrive.TheCowboys tried tokeep it interesting,asBrettSmithhitMaziOgbonnaonaquickslantthatresultedina48-yardtouchdownpass,cuttingNebraska’sleadto14-7with3:37leftinthehalf.

TheHuskersseizedcontrolofthegameearlyinthethirdquarter.TimMarlowereturnedthesecondhalfkickofftothe44,andaWyomingpersonalfoulputtheballattheCowboy41-yardline.Fourplayslater,BurkheadcappedNU’sshortdrivewitha16-yardscoringruntomake it21-7 just1:21 intothesecondhalf.AftertheBlackshirtspickedupastop,Mahermadeit24-7witha20-yardfieldgoalwith8:06left inthequarter.WhiletheNUdefensewasshuttingouttheCowboysinthethirdquarter,theoffensemarched80yardsin10playscappedbyKennyBell’sfirstcareertouchdownreception,aneight-yardstrikefromMartinezwith13:55lefttotaketheirbiggestleadofthenight.Wyomingcontinuedtofight,answeringwitha14-play,80-yardmarchthatconsumed5:42andwascappedbySmith’s10-yardtouchdownpasstoRobertHerronwith8:13left.Nebraska’sfreshmanrunningbackscontinuedtoruntheballrightatWyoming.AmeerAbdullah,AaronGreenandBraylonHeardrotatedatI-backonthedriveasHeardfoundtheendzoneonaone-yardplungetocapan11-play,80-yarddriveforthefinalscore.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FiNALNo.9Nebraska 7 7 10 14 38Wyoming 0 7 0 7 14

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