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1 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. washington huskies Inside the Huskers Holiday Bowl Guide Introduction Table of Contents...1 Brief Nebraska Breakdown...2 Brief Washington Breakdown...3 Media Schedule/Travel Itinerary...4 Nebraska Notes NU Holiday Bowl Game Notes Coaches & Staff Head Coach Bo Pelini Defensive Coordinator Carl Pelini...27 Offensive Coord. Shawn Watson...27 Assistant Coaches Football Support Staff Nebraska Board of Regents...32 Athletic Director Tom Osborne Nebraska Cornhusker Bios 2010 Honors & Awards...35 Holiday Bowl Rosters Individual Records Watch Holiday Bowl Depth Chart Pierre Allen, Sr., DE...41 Prince Amukamara, Sr., CB Jason Ankrah, RFr., DE...42 Antonio Bell, So., DB...42 Justin Blatchford, So. DB...42 Joe Broekemeier, Sr., WR...42 Rex Burkhead, So., IB...43 Mike Caputo, Jr., C...43 Austin Cassidy, Jr., S Will Compton, So., LB Khiry Cooper, So., WR Ben Cotton, So., TE...45 Jared Crick, Jr., DT...45 Lavonte David, Jr., LB Jase Dean, So., CB Alfonzo Dennard, Jr., CB...47 Jim Ebke, Jr., S...47 Quincy Enunwa, Fr., WR...47 Ciante Evans, Fr., CB...47 Tyrone Fahie, Sr., DE Currenski Gilleylen, Jr., WR DeJon Gomes, Sr., DB Cody Green, So. QB...49 Thomas Grove, Sr., LB...49 Eric Hagg, Sr., DB Jermarcus Hardrick, Jr., OL Roy Helu Jr., Sr., IB Alex Henery, Sr., PK/P Ricky Henry, Sr., OL...52 Will Henry, Sr., WR...52 Austin Jones, Jr., IB...52 D.J. Jones, Sr., OL Marcel Jones, Jr., OL...53 Brandon Kinnie, Jr., WR...53 Adi Kunalic, Sr., PK Zac Lee, Sr., QB Tyler Legate, Jr., FB Brett Maher, So., P/PK P.J. Mangieri, So., LS...55 Tim Marlowe, So., WR...55 Eric Martin, So., DE...55 Jay Martin, Jr., FB...55 Taylor Martinez, RFr., QB...56 Mathew May, Jr., LB...57 Mike McNeill, Sr., WR...57 Cameron Meredith, So., DE Terrence Moore, Jr., DT Brent Moravec, So., DB Courtney Osborne, So., S Niles Paul, Sr., WR...59 Cole Pensick, RFr., OL...59 Thad Randle, RFr., DT Kyler Reed, So., TE Dontrayevous Robinson, So. IB Andrew Rodriguez, Fr., OL Jeremiah Sirles, RFr., OL...61 P.J. Smith, So., S...61 Graham Stoddard, So., LB...61 Rickey Thenarse, Sr., S...61 Brandon Thompson, So., OL...62 Lance Thorell, Jr., DB...62 Latravis Washington, Sr., QB...62 Anthony West, Sr., DB...62 Alonzo Whaley, So., LB...63 Josh Williams, So., DE...63 Keith Williams, Sr., OL...63 Additional Husker Head Shots Statistics & Game Recaps Team Statistics & Results...67 Individual Statistics Individual Defensive Statistics...70 Individual Game-by-Game Team/Opponent Game By Game...74 Team Comparison/Red Zone...75 Miscellaneous Statistics Individual /Season Highs...78 Team Season Highs Starting Lineups/Participation...81 Game Recaps Big 12 Conference Statistics Nebraska Bowl History & Records Nebraska Bowl Game Records Nebraska Bowl Game Recaps Nebraska Bowl Game History Husker Bowl Highlights Holiday bowl guide credits The Nebraska Holiday Bowl Media Guide was written and edited by Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations Keith Mann, Associate Director Shamus McKnight and Assistant Directors Brandon Gries and Matt Smith. Editing assistance provided by Director of Operations Jeff Griesch and Administrative Assistant Vicki Cartwright. Cover design by Design Specialist Annie Wood. Photos by Athletic Department Photographer Scott Bruhn. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 1

2 a look at the nebraska cornhuskers Huskers Briefly» Record: 10-3» Big 12 Record: 6-2» Home: 6-1; Away: 4-1; Neutral: 0-1» Total Attendance: 999,514» Average Attendance: 76,885» Home Attendance: 599,648» Average Home Attendance: 85,664 Offense» Yards Rushing/Game: 259.6» Yards Rushing/Att: 5.7» Passing Yards/Game: 159.9» Passing Yards/Att./Comp.: 2,010/261/153» Total Net Yards/Game: 414.2» Total Net Yards/Att: 6.3» Points/Game: 32.7» Turnover Margin/Game: +.08 Defense» Yards Rushing/Game: 144.3» Passing Yards/Game: 159.9» Total Net Yards/Game: 304.2» Points/Game: 17.2 General Information» Location: Lincoln, Neb.» Population: 254,001» Founded: 1869» Enrollment: 23,573» Football Stadium: Memorial Stadium (1923)/ Tom Osborne Field (1998)» Capacity: 81,067» Surface: Field Turf» Nickname: Cornhuskers or Huskers» Colors: Scarlet and Cream» Conference: Big 12» Chancellor: Harvey S. Perlman, J.D.» Institutional Rep: Josephine Potuto, J.D.» Athletic Director: Tom Osborne» Assistant A.D. - Football: Jeff Jamrog» Assistant A.D. - Media Relations: Keith Mann Administration» President: James B. Milliken, J.D. Board of Regents:» Timothy Clare, Lincoln» Randolph Ferlic, M.D., Omaha» Chuck Hassebrook, Lyons» Howard Hawks, Omaha» Jim McClurg, Ph.D., Lincoln» Bob Phares, North Platte» Kent Schroeder, J.D., Kearney» Bob Whitehouse, Omaha Student Regents:» Nathan Summerfield, Nebraska-Kearney» Andrew Klutman, Nebraska-Medical Center» Michael Crabb, Nebraska-Omaha» Justin Solomon, Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska schedule AND Results (10-3, 6-2 Big 12) Date: Opponent: Television: Results: Att: AP Rank* AP Rank^ Sept. 4 Western Kentucky FSN PPV W, ,555 8/-- 17/-- Sept. 11 Idaho FSN PPV W, ,732 6/-- 17/-- Sept. 18 at Washington ABC W, ,876 8/-- 17/-- Sept. 25 south Dakota State FSN PPV W, ,573 6/-- 17/-- Oct. 7 at Kansas State # ESPN W, ,051 7/RV 17/-- Oct. 16 Texas # ABC L, ,648 5/RV 17/-- Oct. 23 at Oklahoma State # ABC W, ,935 14/17 17/16 Oct. 30 Missouri # ABC W, ,907 14/7 17/14 Nov. 6 at Iowa State # ABC W, (OT) 51,149 9/-- 17/-- Nov. 13 kansas # FSN PPV W, ,507 9/-- 17/-- Nov. 20 at Texas A&M # ABC L, ,079 9/18 17/18 Nov. 26 Colorado # ABC W, ,646 16/-- 17/-- Dec. 4 vs. Oklahoma % ABC L, ,802 13/10 17/9 Dec. 30 vs. Washington $ ESPN 7 p.m. (Pacific) 17/-- 17/-- #-Big 12 Conference Game; %-Big 12 Championship Game; $-Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl *-AP ranking entering the game; ^-Current AP Ranking Final 2010 Big 12 CONFerence standings No. North Conf. overall No. south Conf. overall t-1. Nebraska t-1. Oklahoma t-1. Missouri t-1. Oklahoma State t-3. Kansas State t-1. Texas A&M t-3. Iowa State Baylor Colorado Texas Tech Kansas Texas conference champion; Big 12 Championship Game: Oklahoma 23, Nebraska 20 Husker Quick Stats Rushing g Att. Yards YPC Net YPG Long TDs Roy Helu Jr., IB , Taylor Martinez, QB Rex Burkhead, IB Passing g Att-Cmp-Int Pct. Yards YPG TDs eff. Rating Taylor Martinez, QB , Cody Green, QB Receiving g No. yards ypr ypg long tds Brandon Kinnie, WR Niles Paul, WR Kyler Reed, TE Tackles g ut tot tfl-yds sacks-yds Pbu int.-yards Lavonte David, LB DeJon Gomes, DB Jared Crick, DT Cameron Meredith, DE Prince Amukamara, CB Pierre Allen, DE Baker Steinkuhler, DT Eric Hagg, DB Austin Cassidy, S Team COMPARIson Nebraska (10-3) Washington (6-6) Category average Natl. Rank average Natl. Rank Rushing Offense th th Passing Offense th th Total Offense th th Scoring Offense th rd Rushing Defense nd rd Passing Defense th th Pass Eff. Defense th th Total Defense th th Scoring Defense th rd Net Punting nd th Punt Returns th nd Kickoff Returns st th Turnover Margin th 0.00 T-53rd Sacks nd 1.92 T-67th Tackles for Loss th rd Bold indicates a mark which ranks in nation s top 25 2 NEBRASKA S 48th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

3 a look at the washington huskies washington schedule AND Results (6-6, 5-4 Pac-10) Date: Opponent: Television: Results: Att: AP Rank* AP Rank^ Sept. 4 at BYU CBS College Sports L, ,771 --/RV --/-- Sept. 11 syracuse FSN W, ,418 --/-- --/-- Sept. 18 Nebraska ABC L, ,876 --/8 --/17 Oct. 2 at USC # ESPN2 W, ,796 --/20 --/-- Oct. 9 Arizona State # FSN L, ,685 --/-- --/-- Oct. 16 Oregon State # espn W, (2OT) 65,235 --/RV --/RV Oct. 23 at Arizona # ESPN L, ,244 --/17 --/-- Oct. 30 stanford # Versus L, ,020 --/12 --/4 Nov. 6 at Oregon # ABC L, ,017 --/1 --/2 Nov. 18 ucla # espn W, ,347 --/-- --/-- Nov. 27 at California # FSN W, ,613 --/-- --/-- Dec. 4 at Washington State # Versus W, ,157 --/-- --/-- Dec. 30 vs. Nebraska $ ESPN 7 p.m. --/17 --/17 #-Pac-10 Game; $-Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl *-AP ranking entering the game; ^-Current AP Ranking Final 2010 PAC-10 Conerence standings No. Team Conf. overall No. team Conf. overall 1. Oregon t-5. Arizona State Stanford t-5. Oregon State t-3. USC California t-3. Washington UCLA t-5. Arizona Washington State conference champion Husky Quick Stats Rushing g Att. Yards YPC Net YPG Long TDs Chris Polk, RB , Jesse Callier, RB Passing g Att-Cmp-Int Pct. Yards YPG TDs eff. Rating Jake Locker, QB , Receiving g No. yards ypr ypg long tds Jermaine Kearse, WR , D Goodwin, WR Devin Aguilar, WR Chris Polk, RB Tackles g ut tot tfl-yds sacks-yds Pbu int.-yards Mason Foster, LB Nate Williams, S Cort Dennison, LB Victor Aiyewa, LB Nathan Fellner, S Nebraska and washington Statistical individual Leaders Natl. avg./ Natl. avg./ Category NU Player rank game uw Player rank. game Rushing Roy Helu Jr. 32nd Chris Polk 17th Taylor Martinez 56th Rex Burkhead 73rd Passing Efficiency Taylor Martinez 38th Jake Locker 63rd Total Offense Taylor Martinez 60th Jake Locker 51st Receptions Per Game Niles Paul N/A 3.55 Jermaine Kearse T-47th 5.17 Receiving Yards Per Game Niles Paul N/A Jermaine Kearse 23rd Interceptions Eric Hagg T-26th.38 Nate Fellner T-33rd.33 Alfonzo Dennard T-33rd.33 Punting Alex Henery 24th Kiel Rasp 23rd Punt Returns Niles Paul 22nd Cody Bruns 65th 3.94 Kickoff Returns Niles Paul 45th Jesse Callier 77th Kevin Smith 100th Field Goals Alex Henery T-23rd 1.38 Erik Folk T-65th 1.00 Scoring Alex Henery 37th 8.23 Jermaine Kearse NA 6.00 Sacks Jared Crick T-23rd.72 Mason Foster NA.38 Lavonte David T-93rd.46 Tackles for Loss Jared Crick t-67th 1.50 Victor Aiyema T-11th Mason Foster T-97th.92 Bold indicates a mark which ranks in nation s top 25 Note: To be listed above, player must have played in 75% of team s games and must rank in the top 100 nationally BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Steve Sarkisian Head Coach huskies Briefly» Record: 6-6» Pac-10 Record: 5-4» Home: 3-3; Away: 3-3» Total Attendance: 735,179» Average Attendance: 61,624» Home Attendance: 397,581» Average Home Attendance: 66,264 Offense» Yards Rushing/Game: 164.2» Yards Rushing/Att: 4.6» Passing Yards/Game: 200.2» Passing Yards/Att./Comp.: 2,403/357/199» Total Net Yards/Game: 364.4» Total Net Yards/Att: 5.6» Points/Game: 22.1» Turnover Margin/Game:.00 Defense» Yards Rushing/Game: 198.8» Passing Yards/Game: 202.4» Total Net Yards/Game: 401.2» Points/Game: 31.2 Jake Locker Quarterback General Information» Location: Seattle, Wash.» Population: 602,000» Founded: 1861» Enrollment: 42,933» Football Stadium: Husky Stadium (1920)» Capacity: 72,500» Surface: FieldTurf» Nickname: Huskies» Colors: Purple and Gold» Conference: Pac-10» Interim President: Phyllis Wise» Athletic Director: Scott Woodward» Director, Football Operations: Dennis Slutak» Media Relations Director: Jeff Bechtold Coaching Staff:» Head Coach: Steve Sarkisian» Overall Record: 11-13» Record at UW: 11-13» Assistant Coaches: Nick Holt, Doug Nussmeier, Mike Cox, Dan Cozzeto, Jimmy Dougherty, Demetrice Martin, Jeff Mills, Johnny Nansen, Joel Thomas FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 3

4 2010 bridgeport education HOLIDAY bowl holiday bowl information Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl Qualcomm Stadium San Diego, CA Phone: (619) Media Contact: Mark Neville, Director of Communications travel plans The Huskers will fly from Lincoln to San Diego on Saturday, Dec. 25, and return to Lincoln following the Holiday Bowl on Friday, Dec. 31, via charter. nebraska practice facility University of California, San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr. La Jolla, CA (858) Nebraska will practice at UCSD Dec nebraska team hotel San Diego Sheraton Hotel & Marina 1380 Harbor Island Drive San Diego, CA Phone: (619) Fax: (619) Nebraska media relations University of Nebraska Media Relations Staff members in attendance for the 2010 Bridgeport Education Holiday Bowl will include Assistant A.D./Media Relations Keith Mann (Dec ), Assistant MRD Matt Smith (Dec ), Association MRD Shamus McKnight (Dec ) and staff photographer Scott Bruhn (Dec ). A media relations staff member will be at practice each day and at most media functions during the team's stay in San Diego. General information on the 33rd Annual HOLIDAY bowl Home/Visiting Teams: Holiday Bowl Web Site: Nebraska Web Site: Washington Web Site: Stadium: Washington/Nebraska HolidayBowl.com Huskers.com GoHuskies.com Qualcomm Stadium nebraska media policies and practice procedures All of Nebraska's football practices are closed to the media and the public. Practice reports following each of Nebraska s practices in San Diego will be ed and posted on Huskers.com. Still photographers and videographers are welcome to shoot the stretching and an additional few minutes of practice as indicated below, but will be asked to leave after the allotted time is finished. Please wait to begin shooting until instructed to do so by media relations staff. Please refer to the schedule below for player interviews. Contact the NU Media Relations staff to arrange other interviews. On practice days marked (post-practice interviews), media must contact MRD with player and coach requests. There will be no phone interviews available from the bowl site, unless pre-arranged before departing for San Diego. All times are subject to change and are Pacific time, unless indicated. tentative schedule for nebraska in san diego Day Date Event Time Location/Notes Sat. Dec. 25 Departure 6 p.m. (CT) Team departs Lincoln via charter Arrival 7 p.m.* (PT) Team charter arrives at San Diego International Airport 7:40 p.m.* Team buses arrive at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Team Event 7:45-8:45 p.m. Team Welcome (at hotel) Sun. Dec. 26 Practice 9:30-11:30 a.m. Beginning of practice open to shoot Coach Pelini, requested players and assistants available after practice for interviews Team Event 12:35 p.m. Team day at World Famous San Diego Zoo (photo opportunity at zoo) Mon. Dec. 27 Practice 9:30-11:30 a.m. Beginning of practice open to shoot Offensive Coordinator Shawn Watson, Defensive Coordinator Carl Pelini, requested players and assistants available after practice for interviews Team Event 1:20 p.m. Team day at Sea World (photo opportunity at Sea World) Tues. Dec. 28 Practice 9:10-10:40 a.m. Stretching open to shoot Coach Pelini, and requested assistants available after practice for interviews Team Event 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Navy & Marine Corps Luncheon and Tour Keith Mann Assistant A.D./MRD Cell: kmann@huskers.com Shamus McKnight Associate MRD Cell: smcknight@huskers.com Matt Smith Assistant MRD Cell: msmith@huskers.com media headquarters Omni Hotel 675 L. Street San Diego, CA Hotel Phone: (619) Note: Press conference will be held at the Omni Hotel on Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 10:30 a.m. washington headquarters Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego One Market Place, San Diego, CA Phone: (619) Media Relations Director: Jeff Bechtold Assistant MRD: Jeremy Cothran Media Relations Intern: Blake Grimsley Wed. Dec. 29 Press Conf. 10:30 a.m. Press conference at Omni Hotel Washington Coach Steve Sarkisian Nebraska Coach Bo Pelini Luncheon Noon Holiday Bowl Luncheon (San Diego Convention Center) Walk-Thru & 2:55-3:30 p.m.* Qualcomm Stadium visit (closed to media) Team Photo Thurs. Dec. 30 Kickoff 9 p.m. (CT) Nebraska vs. Washington Press Conf. Post-Game Coach Pelini, requested players and requested assistants Fri. Dec. 31 Departure 11 a.m.* (PT) Team Charter Departs San Diego 4 p.m.* (CT) Team Charter arrives in Lincoln *-Approximate times Please note all practice times are subject to slight changes. Practice time changes will be distributed to the media via , when possible. Please contact Holidady Bowl staff for media availability at all team functions other than practice. 4 NEBRASKA S 48th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

5 Television ESPN-HD Chris Fowler, Play-by-Play Todd Blackledge, Analyst Erin Andrews, Sidelines Radio Husker Sports Network Greg Sharpe, Play-by-Play Matt Davison, Color Lane Grindle, Sidelines Internet Huskers.com Husker Sports Network free audio Live stats, blog, game-day information, photos Other Satellite Radio Sirius Channel TBA, XM TBA National Radio ESPN Radio Bill Rosinski, Play-by-Play David Norrie, Color Joe Schad, Sidelines A Numbers Game 11 Nebraska will attempt to capture its 11th win of 2010 in the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl against Washington. The 11-win season would be the first for Nebraska since the 2001 season. The Huskers have posted 12 seasons with 11 or more victories in their first 120 seasons of football. Nebraska is already one of just seven schools nationally to post double-figure win totals in both 2009 and Huskers Record: 10-3 (6-2 in Big 12) Rankings: Coaches-16; AP-17; BCS-18 Last Game: lost to Oklahoma, Coach: Bo Pelini /NU Record: 30-11/3rd season vs. Washington: BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL huskers Set FOR SECONd CONSECutive APPEARANCE in Holiday Bowl 4 NU, Huskies to Meet for Second Time in 2010 in San Diego Game 14 Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl Nebraska vs. Washington Dec. 30, 2009 Qualcomm Stadium San Diego, Calif. 7 p.m. (PST) Television: ESPN-HD Radio: Husker Sports Network Series Record: Nebraska leads, Last Meeting: Sept. 18 at Washington, NU Surface: Natural Grass Capacity: 66,000 Huskies Record: 6-6 (5-4 in Pac-10) Rankings: Not ranked Last Game: def. Washington St., Coach: Steve Sarkisian /UW Record: 11-13/2nd season vs. Nebraska: 0-1 The Matchup Nebraska makes its 47th all-time bowl appearance and its second straight trip to the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl. The matchup against Washington will be played at San Diego s Qualcomm Stadium. Kickoff for the game is set for 7 p.m. (PST) with ESPN providing high-definition national television coverage. The Huskers enter the game with a 10-3 overall record following a loss to Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship Game in Arlington, Texas on Dec. 4. Nebraska s 10 victories mark the second straight season the Huskers have notched double-figure win totals, and NU has won at least nine games in each of Bo Pelini s three seasons as the Cornhuskers head coach. Nebraska comes into the Holiday Bowl ranked 16th according to the Coaches Poll and No. 17 in the Associated Press Poll. The Huskers finished No. 14 in last year s final polls and a Holiday Bowl victory would likely give NU backto-back top-15 final rankings for the first time since 2000 and In order to reach the 11-win plateau, Nebraska will need to defeat Washington for a second time in The Huskers posted a victory at Seattle on Sept. 18, and will be attempting to defeat an opponent two times in a season for the first time since Nebraska last played an opponent twice in a season in 1999, when NU defeated Texas in the Big 12 title game, after losing in Austin earlier that season. Washington enters the game with a 6-6 overall record, and has won its past three games entering the Holiday Bowl. The Huskies finished 5-4 in the Pac-10 Conference to tie for third behind BCS bowl participants Oregon and Stanford. The Series This will be the ninth all-time meeting between the schools. Nebraska holds a series edge and has won the past three meetings. The schools are set to meet again in Lincoln on Sept. 17, The Coaches Nebraska: Bo Pelini (Ohio State, 90) owns a record in his third season. Pelini has guided NU to nine or more wins in each of his first three seasons as head coach, joining Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne and Frank Solich in accomplishing that feat. Pelini has joined Frank Solich and Mack Brown as the only coaches in Big 12 history (since 1996) to win nine games in each of their first three seasons. He is 3-0 in bowl games. Washington: Steve Sarkisian (BYU, 97) is in second season at UW and has an record with the Huskies. He has guided Washington to its first bowl game in eight seasons. Nebraska Football Nebraska is all-time, one of just eight schools with 800 all-time victories Nebraska has won five national championships (1970, 1971, 1994, 1995, 1997). The Cornhuskers have won 43 conference championships. Nebraska s 47 all-time bowl appearances rank fifth nationally. Since 1970, Nebraska has 403 wins, 25 more than any other school. Nebraska s 99 football Academic All-Americans lead the nation. The Huskers have had 109 All-Americans in school history. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 5

6 800-Win Club Nebraska is one of eight programs with 800 all-time victories, and NU s 837 all-time victories is fourth nationally. 1. Michigan Texas Notre Dame Nebraska Ohio State Alabama Penn State Oklahoma 810 Nebraska is in its 121st season of college football, and owns an all-time record in 1,221 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 Nebraska last won 11 games in the 2001 season. 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 70 Nebraska 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 During the past four decades, the Huskers have compiled a record, for a.794 winning percentage in 511 games. NU s 403 wins in that time period are 25 more than any other school. 1. Nebraska Ohio State Oklahoma Michigan Penn State 364 4Nebraska has 39 nine-win seasons and win seasons since Nebraska posted its first 10-win season since 2003 last fall, and this season posted its first backto-back 10-win seasons since 2000 and Nebraska has posted three straight nine-win seasons for the first time since an NCAA record 33 straight from 1969 to Nebraska 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 ( ). NU narrowly missed 100 wins in the 1970s (98). Nebraska posted 84 wins in the recently completed decade. Inside the Cornhuskers 2010 Schedule 2010 Nebraska Season Recap Nebraska comes into the Holiday Bowl with a 10-3 overall record, and the Huskers captured at least a share of the Big 12 North Division crown for the third straight year. The Huskers have been in the nation s top 15 for most of the season, but enter the bowl game ranked 17th by the AP, after a pair of three-point losses in their final three games. Nebraska breezed through the non-conference portion of its schedule, defeating four opponents by an average of better than 27 points per game. The Huskers opened with a victory over Western Kentucky in Lincoln for their 25th straight victory in a season opener. The Blackshirt defense accounted for two touchdowns in a win over Idaho the following week. Nebraska then went on the road and unleashed a dominant rushing attack against Washington in Seattle. Three Huskers topped 100 yards on the ground, and Nebraska rolled to a victory. The point total was Nebraska s most in a non-conference road game since NU then closed out non-league play with a 17-3 victory over South Dakota State in Lincoln. The Huskers embarked on their final trip through the Big 12 Conference, opening with a Thursday night contest at Kansas State. Led by Taylor Martinez s 241 rushing yards, including four touchdowns, Nebraska rolled up 451 rushing yards, its best total on the ground in seven seasons. Nebraska then returned home for a rematch of the 2009 Big 12 Championship Game with Texas, but the Longhorns jumped to an early lead and held on for a victory to hand NU its first loss. Nebraska responded the following two weeks with a pair of impressive victories over nationally ranked opponents. The Huskers first went on the road and defeated 17th-ranked Oklahoma State in a shootout in Stillwater. Nebraska went to halftime with a lead after an explosive first half, then took control of the game in the second half and pulled out a victory. Martinez became the first player in Nebraska history to pass for 300 yards and rush for 100 yards in the same game. The Cowboys were the highest ranked team NU had defeated on the road in 13 seasons. A week later, Nebraska returned home to take on unbeaten and No. 7 Missouri in a Big 12 North showdown. Nebraska took control early, scoring on its first play from scrimmage and taking a 24-0 lead after one quarter. Behind the running of senior I-back Roy Helu Jr., Nebraska controlled throughout and held off the Tigers Helu Jr. had three rushing touchdowns of at least 50 yards and rolled up a Nebraska school-record 307 rushing yards in the contest. The win over Missouri put Nebraska in the driver s seat in the Big 12 North, but it would face several challenges the rest of the way. The first of those challenges came a week later at Iowa State, when an inspired Cyclone squad nearly pulled its second upset of Nebraska in as many years. ISU opened a 10-7 halftime lead, but a third-quarter rally gave Nebraska a edge, before ISU rallied for two fourth-quarter scores to force overtime. Nebraska and Iowa State quickly exchanged touchdowns in the first overtime, but the Cyclones faked the extra point and NU defensive back Eric Hagg intercepted the pass to secure the win and improve NU to 8-1. The Nebraska defense held Kansas to just three points and 87 total yards a week later in a 20-3 win. KU completed just three passes for 15 yards, the lowest passing total for an opponent in four years, and the Jayhawks five first downs were the fewest by an NU foe in 13 years. The Nebraska defense again held its opponent out of the end zone the following week against nationally ranked Texas A&M. However, a banged-up NU offense sputtered throughout the night, and managed just a pair of field goals in an emotional 9-6 loss. The setback forced Nebraska into a must-win situation the following week against Colorado in the final conference meeting between the two schools. Nebraska responded in impressive fashion with a victory over the Buffs. I-back Rex Burkhead highlighted the victory with an impressive rushing outing, while also taking numerous direct snaps in a Wildcat formation. The win sent Nebraska to the Big 12 Championship Game for the second straight season and the sixth time overall. The Huskers opened a 17-0 advantage over Oklahoma early in the second quarter, but a high-powered Oklahoma offense continued to chip away at the lead against the tough Blackshirt defense. NU took a lead into the locker room, but the offense could not produce any points in the second half and a pair of OU field goals after halftime allowed the Sooners to pull out a win. Numerous Husker players earned postseason accolades including cornerback Prince Amukamara who was the second straight Nebraska player to win Big 12 Defensive Player-of-the-Year honors. He was also a Thorpe Award finalist and a unanimous All-American. Place-kicker Alex Henery became Nebraska s all-time leading scorer and was also a first-team All-American, while five other Huskers earned first-team all-conference honors including offensive guard Ricky Henry, linebacker Lavonte David, defensive tackle Jared Crick, defensive end Pierre Allen and defensive back Eric Hagg. Date... Opponent... Time/Result... TV...Series...Last Meeting (Site)/Notes Sept Western Kentucky... W, FSN PPV...NU, Martinez rushes for 127 yards and 3 TD/NU gains 536 total yards to win 25th straight opener Sept Idaho... W, FSN PPV...NU, Huskers force six Idaho turnovers, including two INT returns for TDs/360 rushing yards Sept at Washington... W, ABC...NU, NU posts highest point total in non-conference road game since 1986/383 rushing yards Sept South Dakota State... W, FSN PPV...NU, Huskers hold eight home opponent in 10 games to 10 or fewer points/david 19 tackles Oct at Kansas State... W, ESPN...NU, NU rushes for 451 yards/martinez NU QB record 241 rushing/huskers win sixth straight vs. KSU Oct Texas... L, ABC...Texas, Longhorns rush for 209 yards/huskers held to less than 200 rushing yards for first time Oct at Oklahoma State... W, ABC... NU, Martinez sets NU frosh records for passing yards (323), passing TDs (5) and total offense (435) Oct Missouri...W, ABC...NU, Helu Jr. rushes for NU record 307 yards and 3 TDs/NU s 24 first-quarter points most in 10 seasons Nov at Iowa State... W, (OT)..ABC...NU, Nebraska improves to 6-1 all-time in overtime/burkhead career-high 129 yards and 2 TD Nov Kansas... W, FSN PPV...NU, NU allows just 87 yards, the fewest by an opponent in 10 seasons/ku throws for just 15 yards Nov at Texas A&M... L, ABC...NU, Late Aggie FG spoils strong defensive effort/david 14 tackles, sack, 4 TFL Nov Colorado... W, ABC...NU, Nebraska rushes for 265 yards/burkhead and Green each post two passing touchdowns Dec vs. Oklahoma... L, ABC...OU, Nebraska makes sixth Big 12 title game appearance, but drops to 2-4 in the game Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl Dec vs. Washington... 7 p.m. (PT)...ESPN...NU, Sept. 18 in Seattle, NU 56-21/First opponent twice in a season since Texas in 1999 (1-1) 6 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

7 Huskers, Huskies in NCAA Rankings Nebraska Top 30 National Rankings Team» Rushing Offense: (9th)» Scoring Offense: 32.7 (28th)» Pass Efficiency Defense: 97.9 (5th)» Total Defense: (10th)» Scoring Defense: 17.2 (8th)» Punt Returns: 12.9 (15th)» Pass Defense: (7th) Individual» Eric Hagg, Interceptions: 0.38 pg (T-26th)» Alex Henery, Punting: 43.9 pg (24th)» Niles Paul, Punt Returns: 11.4 pg (22nd)» Alex Henery, Field Goals: 1.38 pg (T-23rd)» Jared Crick, Sacks: 0.73 pg (T-23rd)» Lavonte David, Tackles: pg (7th) Washington Individual» Chris Polk, Rushing: pg (17th)» Jermaine Kearse, Receiving Yards: 83.4 ypg (23rd)» Mason Foster, Tackles: 12.6 pg (2nd)» Victor Aiyewa, Tackles for Loss: 1.50 pg (T-11th) Earlier Meeting in 2010 Sept. 18, Seattle, Wash.» Nebraska 56, Washington 21 No. 8 Nebraska jumped to a 14-0 lead after just five offensive plays, then scored two more touchdowns on the Huskers first five offensive plays of the second half on the way to a victory at Washington on Sept. 18. Nebraska rolled up 533 yards of total offense, including 383 on the ground. The Husker trio of Taylor Martinez (137 yards, 3 TD, 19 carries), Roy Helu Jr. (110 yards, 2 TD, 10 carries) and Rex Burkhead (104 yards, TD, 13 carries) combined for Nebraska s fourth triple-100-yard game in school history, and the first since the Baylor game in The Blackshirts surrendered just 246 total yards to the Huskies, including just 71 passing and 175 on the ground. The Huskers held Jake Locker to just 4-of-20 passing on the afternoon, but NU s nation-leading streak of 10 games of holding its opponent to 20 or fewer points ended. Game Recap Score by Quarters Final Nebraska Washington Statistics NU UW First Downs Net Rushing Passes Att.-Comp.-Int Net Passing Total Offense » Leading NU Rusher: Taylor Martinez, 137 yards, 3 TD» Leading NU Passer: Taylor Martinez, 150 yards, 1 TD» Leading NU Receiver: Brandon Kinnie, 105 yards» Attendance: 72, BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Washington Breakdown Just two years removed from a winless season (0-12 in 2008), second-year head coach Steve Sarkisian has guided Washington to a 6-6 record and its first bowl game since After beginning the year 1-2, including a loss at home to Nebraska, the Huskies rebounded to defeat No. 18 USC in Los Angeles two weeks later, Despite a three-game losing streak in weeks 7-to-9, Washington won its last three in a row to become bowl eligible. The late season surge included a home win over UCLA (24-7) and road wins at California (16-13) and Washington State (35-28). Offense Senior quarterback Jake Locker has thrown for 2,209 yards with a 56.6 completion percentage (179-of-316) in With his third season over 2,000 passing yards, Locker ranks second all-time in school history with 7,583. A 2010 honorable mention All-Pac 10 selection, Locker has thrown 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season, the lowest turnover total of his career. Locker struggled against Nebraska in September, completing just 4-of-20 passes for 71 yards while being intercepted twice (Eric Hagg and Alfonzo Dennard). Possibly the most pleasant surprise for the Husky offense this season has been running back Chris Polk. The sophomore earned second-team All-Pac 10 honors after rushing for 103 yards per game during the regular season, the 17th-best average in the nation and second-highest in the league. Polk has scored eight touchdowns to go along with his 1,287 rushing yards. Junior wide receiver Jermaine Kearse joined Polk on the All-Pac 10 second team, as he ranks 23rd nationally with 83.4 receiving yards per game. He has caught 12 touchdowns, including a 45-yard score against Nebraska in September. Defense Washington fields one of college football s best defenders in All-American linebacker Mason Foster. The senior is the Pac-10 s leading tackler with 151 total stops, the second-best mark in the nation. Foster has 11 tackles for loss, while senior Victor Aiyewa leads the league in that category with 18 tackles for loss. The linebacker duo of Foster and Aiyewa, an honorable-mention All-Pac 10 pick, has combined for eight sacks. Washington ranks seventh in the Pac-10 in total defense by giving up 402 yards per game. Opponents have scored 31.2 points per game on the Huskies, although UW held two of its last three foes (UCLA and California) to under 14 points. Special Teams Junior place-kicker Erik Folk has connected on 12-of-17 field goal attempts this season, including a perfect 8-of-8 inside 40 yards. Folk hit a 32-yard field goal as time expired to defeat No. 18 USC, 32-31, two weeks after UW lost to Nebraska. Junior punter Kiel Rasp is averaging 44 yards per punt, the 23rd-highest average in the nation. He has pinned 21-of- 65 punts inside the 20-yard line. Series History The Nebraska-Washington series dates back to a 6-6 tie in Lincoln on Oct. 17, Since then, Nebraska has a 4-3 edge in the series, including three consecutive Husker victories (1997, 1998, 2010). The 1997 contest in Seattle was one of the marquee games of the college football season, as No. 7 Nebraska upset No. 2 Washington, The following year in Lincoln, the No. 2 Huskers ran past the No. 9 Huskies, The Huskers lost a 10-6 battle on Nov. 25, 1926 before a 17-7 win on Sept. 16, Washington s other two series wins came in back-to-back seasons in 1991 and Nebraska defeated the Huskies in Seattle on Sept. 18, 2010, 56-21, and the two teams will meet again in Lincoln on Sept. 17, Coach Steve Sarkisian Steve Sarkisian is in his second season as Washington s head coach, following five years at USC, including the final two as offensive coordinator/assistant head coach. After a winless 2008 campaign, Sarkisian led the Huskies to a 5-7 record in his first season, the biggest improvement in the nation in Sarkisian s inaugural season was highlighted by home upsets over No. 3 USC and No. 19 California. He is in two years at Washington. A native of Torrance, Calif., Sarkisian began his coaching career at El Camino Junior College before joining USC for a three-year run as an offensive assistant and quarterbacks coach ( ). Following one season as quarterbacks coach for the Oakland Raiders, Sarkisian returned to the Trojans. Sarkisian was the starting quarterback at BYU in 1995 and 1996, earning WAC Offensive Player-of-the-Year honors as a senior. Ironically, the Cougars only loss of the 1996 season came at Washington. Sarkisian and the Huskies met his alma mater in the 2010 season opener, falling at BYU on Sept. 4. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 7

8 Nebraska in Bowl Games (24-22) NU/Opp. Year Bowl Opp. AP Rank Result (BIFF JONES 0-1) 1941* Rose Stanford 7/2 L, (Bill GlASSFORd 0-1) 1955* Orange Duke /14 L, 7-34 (Bob DevANEy 6-3) 1962 Gotham Miami / W, * Orange Auburn 6/5 W, * Cotton Arkansas 6/2 L, 7-10# 1966* Orange Alabama 3/4 L, 28-39# 1967* Sugar Alabama 6/3 L, Sun Georgia 14/ W, * Orange Louisiana St. 3/5 W, 17-12# 1972* Orange Alabama 1/2 W, 38-6# 1973* Orange Notre Dame 9/12 W, 40-6 (Tom OSBORNE 12-13) 1974* Cotton Texas 12/8 W, * Sugar Florida 8/18 W, Fiesta Arizona State 6/7 L, Astro-BB Texas Tech 13/9 W, Liberty North Carolina 12/14 W, * Orange Oklahoma 6/4 L, * Cotton Houston 7/8 L, Sun Miss. State 8/17 W, * Orange Clemson 4/1 L, 15-22# 1983* Orange Louisiana St. 3/13 W, * Orange Miami 1/5 L, 30-31# 1985* Sugar Louisiana State 4/12 W, * Fiesta Michigan 7/5 L, * Sugar Louisiana State 6/5 W, * Fiesta Florida State 5/3 L, * Orange Miami 6/2 L, * Fiesta Florida State 6/5 L, * Citrus Georgia Tech 19/2 L, 21-45# 1992* Orange Miami 11/1 L, 0-22# 1993* Orange Florida State 11/3 L, * Orange Florida State 2/1 L, 16-18# 1995* Orange Miami 1/3 W, 24-17# 1996* Fiesta Florida 1/2 W, 62-24# 1996* Orange Virginia Tech 6/10 W, * Orange Tennessee 2/3 W, 42-17# (FRANk Solich 2-3) 1998 Holiday Arizona 14/5 L, * Fiesta Tennessee 3/6 W, Alamo Northwestern 9/18 W, * Rose Miami 4/1 L, 14-37# 2002 Indepen. Mississippi / L, (Bill Callahan, 1-1) 2005 Alamo Michigan /20 W, * Cotton Auburn 22/10 L, (Bo PelINI, 3-0) 2003 Alamo** Michigan St. 22/ W, Gator* Clemson / W, Holiday Arizona 20/22 W, Holiday Washington 17/ # winner won or shared national championship * year is when game was played not season; **-interim coach Bold indicates conference champion teams NU Bowl Summary» 46 Bowls (fifth all-time): 24-22» vs. current Pac-10 schools in bowl game: 1-3 NU in the Bowls» Alamo: 3-0» Astro Bluebonnet: 1-0» Cotton: 1-3» Fiesta: 1-4» Florida Citrus: 0-1» Gator: 1-0» Gotham: 1-0» Holiday: 1-1» Independence: 0-1» Liberty: 1-0» Orange: 7-9» Rose: 0-2» Sun: 2-0» Sugar: 3-1 Husker Bowl History Nebraska Making 47th All-Time Bowl appearance in San Diego Nebraska is participating in its 47th all-time bowl game with its appearance in the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl. The Huskers missed bowl games in 2004 and 2007, but have played in the postseason in 40 of the past 42 seasons, including an NCAA-record 35 straight bowl games from 1969 to Last season Nebraska improved to in bowl games with a 33-0 victory over Arizona in the Holiday Bowl, the Huskers first-ever bowl shutout. The Huskers 47 all-time bowl appearances overall rank fifth, trailing only Alabama (58), Texas (49), Tennessee (49) and USC (48). Nebraska s 24 bowl victories rank eighth nationally. Nebraska played the first of its 47 bowls in the Rose Bowl, when No. 7 Nebraska lost to No. 2 Stanford, 21-13, following the 1940 season. Nebraska s 35 consecutive bowls began with a 45-6 win over Georgia in the 1969 Sun Bowl, and ended following its appearance in the 2003 Alamo Bowl. The Huskers have been successful in recent years, winning 10 of their last 14 bowl games since the 1994 season. Nebraska s Holiday Bowl opponent, Washington, will be making its 30th all-time bowl appearance and enters the game with a record in bowl games. The Huskies are making their first bowl appearance since the 2002 season, when UW appeared in the Sun Bowl. This will be Washington s fourth appearance in the Holiday Bowl, and the Huskies have an 0-3 record in their previous appearances. NU Set for Fifth Bowl Game in California Nebraska s trip to San Diego for the 2010 Holiday Bowl marks the Huskers third overall appearance in the game, including its second straight, and NU s fifth overall bowl game in the state of California. Nebraska is 1-3 in its previous bowl games in California. The Huskers first win was its 33-0 shutout of Arizona last season, after NU had dropped the 1998 Holiday Bowl, as well as the 1941 and 2002 Rose Bowls. The Holiday Bowl is one of 14 bowl destinations in Nebraska s 47 all-time bowl appearances. All-Time Bowl Appearances 1. Alabama Texas 49 Tennessee USC Nebraska 47 Top 20 Bowl Appearances Consecutive Rk. School All-Time Most Current 1. Alabama Texas Tennessee USC Nebraska 47 * Georgia Oklahoma Penn State Ohio State Louisiana State Michigan Georgia Tech Florida State Arkansas Florida Auburn Miami Texas Tech Clemson Mississippi *NCAA record Nebraska Hopes to Build on Recent Bowl Success Nebraska s victory in the Holiday Bowl last year pushed the school s all-time bowl record to overall. This year, Nebraska will be attempting to push its bowl record three games over the.500 mark for the first time since owning a bowl record following a 1986 Sugar Bowl victory over LSU. The Huskers have won 10 of their last 14 bowl games since 1994 to get back to a winning postseason record. By coach in bowl games, Nebraska was 0-1 under Biff Jones, 0-1 under Bill Glassford, 6-3 under Bob Devaney, under Tom Osborne, 2-3 under Frank Solich, 1-1 under Bill Callahan, and 3-0 under Bo Pelini who served as the interim coach in the 2003 Alamo Bowl win over Michigan State, and has guided NU to a wins over Clemson (Gator) and Arizona (Holiday) in his first two full seasons as head coach. Five of Nebraska s nine bowl games from 1993 to 2001 were for at least a share of the national title, with the Huskers on the winning end in three of those games. Huskers to Face Rare Unranked Bowl Opponent Nebraska will enter its bowl game ranked 17th in the AP poll and 16th according to the coaches. This marks the 42nd time in 47 bowl appearances that Nebraska has been nationally ranked. With 6-6 Washington unranked heading into the bowl game, this will mark just the sixth unranked opponent NU has faced in a bowl game in 47 appearances. 4 Nebraska has faced a top-10 opponent in 17 of its past 24 bowl games. Nebraska has faced the AP s top-ranked team in a bowl game four times since the 1981 season. Nebraska Looking to Improve Bowl Record Against Pac-10 The matchup with Washington will mark Nebraska s fifth bowl meeting against a current member of the Pac-10 Conference. Nebraska s 33-0 shutout of Arizona last season was its first in four tries against Pac-10 opponents in bowl games. Nebraska had previously lost to Arizona in the 1998 Holiday Bowl (23-20), to Stanford in the 1941 Rose Bowl (21-13) and Arizona State in the 1975 Fiesta Bowl (17-14). Nebraska vs. Pac-10 in bowl Games (0-3) Year* Bowl Opponent AP Ranks Result NU Coach 1941 Rose Stanford* 7/2 L, Biff Jones 1975 Fiesta Arizona State 6/7 L, Tom Osborne 1998 Holiday Arizona 14/5 L, Frank Solich 2009 Holiday Arizona 20/22 W, 33-0 Bo Pelini * year is calendar year when game was played not season 8 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

9 2010 Big 12 Standings North Division Records Team Big 12 Overall Bowl Game Nebraska Holiday vs. Washington Missouri Insight vs. Iowa Kansas St Pinstripe vs. Syracuse Iowa St Season complete Colorado Season complete Kansas Season complete South Division Records Team Big 12 Overall Next Game Oklahoma Fiesta vs. Connecticut Oklahoma St Alamo vs. Arizona Texas A&M Cotton vs. LSU Baylor Texas vs. Illinois Texas Tech Ticket City vs. Northwestern Texas Season complete 2010 Nebraska Non-Conference Opponents Team Record Bowl Game Western Kentucky 2-10 Season Complete Idaho 6-7 Season Complete Washington 6-6 Holiday vs. Nebraska South Dakota State 5-6 Season complete Big 12 Sends Eight to Bowl Games Nebraska is one of eight Big 12 teams that will play in the postseason in Oklahoma represents the league in the BCS, playing in the Fiesta Bowl against Connecticut. Other Big 12 teams participating in bowl games include Texas A&M (Cotton), Oklahoma State (Alamo), Missouri (Insight), Baylor (Texas), Kansas State (Pinstripe) and Texas Tech (Music City). Nebraska squared off against six bowl teams in 2010 and posted a 4-2 record against those teams. The Huskers victories came against Washington, Kansas State, Oklahoma State and Missouri, with three-point losses against Texas A&M and Oklahoma. Washington has played six games against bowl teams, and posted a 1-5 record in those contests. Eight members of the Big Ten Conference, Nebraska s new home beginning in 2011 will participate in bowl games. Nine of Nebraska s Football Bowl Subdivision opponents next year are participating in a bowl game. Big 12 Bowl Games Insight Bowl» Tuesday, Dec. 28 Missouri vs. Iowa, 9 p.m. Texas Bowl» Wed. Dec. 29 Baylor vs. Illinois, 5 p.m. Alamo Bowl» Wed., Dec. 29 Oklahoma State vs. Arizona, 8:15 p.m. Pinstripe Bowl» Thursday, Dec. 30 Kansas State vs. Syracuse, 2:20 p.m. Holiday Bowl» Thursday, Dec. 30 Nebraska vs. Washington, 9 p.m. Ticket City» Saturday, Jan. 1 Texas Tech vs. Northwestern, 11 a.m. Fiesta Bowl» Saturday, Jan. 1 Oklahoma vs. Connecticut, 7:30 p.m. Cotton Bowl» Friday, Jan. 7 Texas A&M vs. LSU, 7 p.m. All times are central BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Nebraska vs. Pac-10 Foes Nebraska will be facing Washington for the second time this season, and facing a Pac-10 opponent for the second straight year in the postseason. Before last year s Holiday Bowl meeting with Arizona, the Huskers had not faced a Pac-10 school since a home-and-home series with USC in 2006 and 2007, when the Trojans defeated Nebraska each year. Those two setbacks against USC are two of just six losses against the Pac-10 since In the last 21 seasons (since 1990) Nebraska is 14-6 against Pac-10 opponents, including 4-1 vs. Arizona State, 2-0 vs. UCLA, 2-0 vs. California, 3-2 vs. Washington, 1-0 vs. Oregon State, 1-0 vs. Washington State, 1-1 vs. Arizona and 0-2 vs. USC. Stanford and Oregon are the only Pac-10 schools Nebraska has not faced in the past 21 seasons. Nebraska is scheduled to play regular-season games against Pac-10 opponents each of the next three seasons. Nebraska and the Huskies will meet for the third time in 12 months, when the Huskers play host to UW on Sept. 17 in Lincoln. The Huskers will also face UCLA in back-to-back years in 2012 and Nebraska is all-time against Pac-10 opponents. Nebraska to Face Rare Rematch The Holiday Bowl matchup between Nebraska and Washington will be a rare rematch for the Cornhuskers. The last time Nebraska met a team twice in one season was in 1999, when NU and Texas squared off twice. The Longhorns won the regular-season meeting in Austin, before Nebraska rebounded with a 22-6 victory to capture the Big 12 Championship. Nebraska s other five Big 12 title game appearances were not rematches of regular-season games, including this year s contest with Oklahoma. This marks the second time Nebraska has faced a regular-season rematch in a bowl game. In 1978, No. 4 Nebraska upset top-ranked Oklahoma, 17-14, in Lincoln in mid-november. However, the Huskers lost to Missouri a week later in Lincoln, creating a tie with the Sooners atop the league standings. The Orange Bowl chose to rematch the two Big Eight powers in Miami on New Year s night, and the Sooners picked up a victory. Nebraska has defeated a team twice in a season only twice in school history. In 1891, Nebraska and Doane College met three times, with NU winning two of the matchups. In 1894, Nebraska defeated the Omaha YMCA twice during a 6-2 campaign. Noting the 2010 Huskers Nebraska Head Coach Bo Pelini Bo Pelini is in his third season as Nebraska s head coach and owns a record with the Huskers. Pelini helped Nebraska to at least a share of the Big 12 North title in each of his first three seasons, becoming the first coach in the history of the Big 12 to win at least a share of a division title in each of his first three years. Pelini took charge of the Huskers after a highly successful five-year run as a collegiate defensive coordinator, including orchestrating NU s defensive efforts in 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 Pelini Stacks up Well with Peers In guiding Nebraska to a record, (29-11 from ), Pelini put himself in some impressive company. 4Pelini is the fourth Nebraska head coach to win nine games in each of his first three seasons with the Cornhuskers. The others to reach that win plateau were Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne and Frank Solich. He has joined Solich as the only NU coaches with two 10-win seasons in their first three years. 4Pelini, Solich and Texas Mack Brown are the only coaches in Big 12 history (1996) to win nine or more games in each of their first three seasons. 4Pelini s nine victories in 2008 tied for the most among 18 coaches in their first season at their respective school. Among first-time head coaches, Pelini s victory total was the best in the nation. Pelini s 19 victories in his first two seasons were second among that group, and he has moved to the top of the 2008 hiring class with his 29 wins, two more than than Navy s Ken Niumatalolo and West Virginia s Bill Stewart. 4Pelini was just the eighth BCS Conference (since 1998) first-time head coach to post nine or more victories in his first season. He was just the second first-year head coach in that span to win nine games after inheriting a team with a losing record the previous year. Only Pelini and Stewart from the class of 2008 have won nine games each of the past three seasons. Most Wins Among Third-Year Head Coaches Bo Pelini, Nebraska* 29 Ken Niumatalolo, Navy* 27 Bill Stewart, West Virginia 27 Paul Johnson, Georgia Tech 26 four tied with 23 *first-time head coach FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 9

10 Pelini Moving Into Impressive Group Nebraska s Bo Pelini has 29 victories in his first three full seasons as Nebraska head coach. He is moving into impressive company among coaches at BCS Conference schools in the BCS era (since 1998). Coach School First 3 Years Wins Larry Coker Miami Les Miles LSU Nick Saban Alabama Brian Kelly Cincinnati Jim Tressel Ohio State Mark Richt Georgia Frank Solich Nebraska Bob Stoops Oklahoma Urban Meyer Florida Pete Carroll USC Bo Pelini Nebraska Nebraska under Pelini Overall vs. AP Ranked Teams vs. AP Top 10 Teams vs. Unranked Teams vs. Big 12 Teams Home Road Neutral In August In September In October In November In December In January When Rushing for 200 or more yards When Rushing for 300 or more yards When Passing for 200 or more yards When Passing for 300 or more yards When NU player rushes for 100 yards When NU has two 100-yard rushers When NU player has 100 yards receiving When Opponent has 100 Yd. Rusher When Scoring 35 or More Points When Holding Opponent to 10 Pts. or less When forcing three or more turnovers When Nebraska scores first When Nebraska leads at halftime When Nebraska trails at halftime When Nebraska is tied at halftime Games decided by 11 points or more Games decided by 10 or less Games decided by 7 or less Games decided by 3 or less Overtime games Nebraska All-Time 11-win Seasons Year Record Coach Bob Devaney Bob Devaney Tom Osborne Tom Osborne Tom Osborne Tom Osborne Tom Osborne Tom Osborne Tom Osborne Tom Osborne Frank Solich Frank Solich Pelini Looks to Stay Perfect in the Postseason Nebraska Head Coach Bo Pelini guided Nebraska to three bowl victories in three tries. In addition to leading the Huskers to back-to-back wins in his first two seasons as head coach, he also led NU to a 2003 Alamo Bowl win over Michigan State as interim coach. Pelini is the only coach in Nebraska history to win his first three bowl games, and would put himself in impressive company nationally with a win over Washington. 4 Pelini would become only the 20th coach in NCAA history to win his first four bowl games, and only the 12th to win all four games at the same school. 4 Pelini is one of only five active coaches with a three-game bowl winning streak at his current school. Bowl Win Streaks of Active Coaches at Current School (min. 3) Kyle Whittingham, Utah 5 Mark Richt, Georgia 4 Greg Schiano, Rutgers* 4 Bo Pelini, Nebraska 3 Les Miles, LSU 3 Pelini Defenses Excel in Bowl Games Nebraska Head Coach Bo Pelini has an excellent track record of defensive success in bowl games, both in his time as Nebraska head coach and previously as a defensive coordinator. Pelini-coached defenses have been dominant in bowl games, helping Nebraska to a 3-0 record under his direction. In its three bowl wins under Pelini, Nebraska has allowed just 8.0 points per game, including last year s 33-0 shutout of Arizona, the first bowl shutout in 46 appearances for Nebraska. Of those 24 points, seven were scored by the opposing defense and another 14 followed Nebraska turnovers. 4 The 24 points Pelini s teams have allowed in his first three bowl games are tied for the seventh-fewest in NCAA history by a coach through three bowl contests. Pelini is the only coach since 1986 to have his defenses allow fewer than 30 points in his first three bowls games as a head coach. 4 Nebraska has also allowed just yards per game in its three bowl wins under Pelini, and 28.3 rushing yards per contest. Last season, NU held Arizona to just 109 total yards, 63 rushing yards and 46 passing yards on a 10-of-31 passing effort. 4 Nebraska has allowed an average of just 2.8 yards per play in Pelini s three bowls games with the Huskers, while forcing three-and-outs on 62 percent of opponent possessions (26-of-42). Nebraska Bowl Defenses under Pelini Game Result Points Allowed Rush Yds Total Yds 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State W, Gator Bowl vs. Clemson W, Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona W, Totals (8.0 ppg) 85 (28.3 ypg) 493 (164.3 ypg) Pelini s bowl defensive success is not limited to Nebraska. He was also dominant in three bowl games as LSU s defensive coordinator, helping the Tigers to three victories, including two in BCS contests. His Tiger defenses allowed an average 13.7 points per game, total yards and rushing yards per game. Overall in six bowl games in which Pelini has been the head coach or the lone defensive coordinator, his teams have allowed an average of just 10.8 points, 71.0 rushing yards and total yards per game. Those teams are a perfect 6-0. Nebraska Earns Second Straight 10-Win Season Nebraska picked up its 10th win of the 2010 season with its victory over Colorado in the regular-season finale in Lincoln. Nebraska finished 10-4 in 2009, and the back-to-back 10-win seasons are a first for Nebraska since 2000 (10-2) and 2001 (11-2). Nebraska is one of eight schools in the nation with back-to-back 10-win seasons, and the only Big 12 school to reach that plateau. The others are Wisconsin and Ohio State of the Big Ten, Virginia Tech (ACC), Oregon (Pac-10), Utah and TCU (Mountain West) and Boise State (WAC). 4 The 2010 season marks the first time Nebraska has posted 10 wins in the regular season since the 2001 team won its first 11 games and finished the regular season at Bo Pelini joined Frank Solich as the only Nebraska coaches to post two 10-win seasons in their first three years in Lincoln. 4 This is Nebraska s 25th all-time 10-win season in school history, including 23 since A win in the Holiday Bowl would give Nebraska its first 11-win season since 2001, and just the 13th 11-win season in school history. Huskers in Elite Group with Three Straight Nine-Win Seasons Nebraska secured its third straight nine-win season under third-year head coach Bo Pelini in mid-november. 4 The three straight years of nine wins marks the first time NU has accomplished that since its NCAA record streak of 33 straight nine-win seasons from 1969 to Nebraska was one of only 22 schools to win nine games in both 2008 and Nebraska is one of only 10 schools in that group to have secured a third straight nine-win season, joining TCU, Oregon, Boise State, Oklahoma State, Ohio State, Virginia Tech, Alabama, Utah and West Virginia. Nebraska has 45 nine-win seasons in school history. 10 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

11 Huskers from California Several Nebraska players will be making a trip home to the Golden State for the Holiday Bowl. The Nebraska roster includes 13 players from California, including two from San Diego. The 13 players from California are the third-most from any state on the NU roster, trailing Nebraska and Texas. Senior defensive back Anthony West (Point Loma) and redshirt freshman tight end J.T. Kerr (Scripps Ranch) are the San Diego natives on the Nebraska roster. Other Californians include Quincy Enunwa (Moreno Valley), DeJon Gomes (Hayward), Roy Helu Jr. (Danville), Zac Lee (San Francisco), Eric Martin (Moreno Valley), Taylor Martinez (Corona), Cameron Meredith (Santa Ana), Lazarri Middleton (Long Beach), Josh Mitchell (Corona), Rickey Thenarse (Los Angeles) and Dijon Washington (Lawndale). Nebraska does not have any players on its roster from the state of Washington. Huskers to Play Second Straight Game in NFL Stadium The Holiday Bowl will be Nebraska s third appearance at Qualcomm Stadium, and add to numerous appearances in NFL stadiums in recent years. The game will mark the Huskers second straight contest in an NFL stadium, following its loss to Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship Game, which was played at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This marks the third straight year Nebraska has played its bowl game in an NFL venue, following its win over Clemson at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in the 2009 Gator Bowl, and last year s Holiday Bowl. Since 1983, Nebraska owns an record in games played in NFL stadiums, including a 9-9 record in bowl games, an 0-4 mark in Big 12 title games and a 9-1 record in regularseason games. Alex Henery Game-by-Game in 2010 Place-Kicking Game FG length PAT Pts. WKU IDAHO UW SDSU KSU , UT , OSU , 32, MU (miss-51) ISU KU , A&M , CU OU , Totals long Punting Game No. Avg. lg 50+ I20 WKU IDAHO UW SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU A&M CU OU Totals BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Amukamara, Henery Add to Nebraska s All-America Tradition Nebraska continued its All-America tradition this season with seniors Prince Amukamara and Alex Henery being added to the Cornhuskers impressive total of All-Americans. Amukamara was a unanimous All-America pick at cornerback (one of 10), while Henery was the first-team place-kicker on the Associated Press All-America squad. Amukamara and Henery became the 94th and 95th players to earn first-team All-America honors at Nebraska, and when including 14 two-time first-teamers, Nebraska increased its total to 109 first-team All-Americans in school history. Amukamara is among the national leaders in pass breakups, helping the Huskers rank in the top five nationally in pass efficiency defense. Henery has become Nebraska s all-time leader in scoring and has connected on 18-of-19 field goal attempts during his senior season. Two other Huskers earned second-team All-America honors from the AP, as junior linebacker Lavonte David and junior defensive tackle Jared Crick earned the recognition. Senior defensive back Eric Hagg was a third-team All- America pick by the Associated Press. Nebraska had four first-team All-Americans according to Rivals.com with Amukamara, Henery, David and Crick all earning the recognition. Henery was also selected a first-team All-America by CBSSports.com and SI.com, and Amukamara has been a first-team pick by nearly every media outlet. Henery To Cap Record-Setting in Holiday Bowl Nebraska place-kicker Alex Henery has been one of the nation s best for the past four seasons. However, a closer examination of Henery s amazing kicking numbers reveals that he is one of the best place-kickers in NCAA history. 4Henery has made 89.5 percent of his career field goal attempts (68-of-76). The NCAA record is 87.8 percent by Florida s Bobby Raymond. (min. 45 attempts) 4Henery has made 78.8 percent of his career field goals from 40 yards or longer (26-of-33). The NCAA career record is 72.1 percent by Georgia s Billy Bennet. Henery has made 10-of-11 field goals from beyond 40 yards in Henery has made 97.7 percent of his career field goals from inside 40 yards (42-of-43). The NCAA career record is 97.0 percent by Florida s Bobby Raymond. 4Henery is tied for the NCAA record with six career games with at least four field goals. 4Henery has combined to make 260 of his 269 career kicks (PATs and field goals), a 96.7 percent accuracy rate. The NCAA FBS career record is 94.9 percent set by Missouri s Jeff Wolfert. Henery has 396 career points and is within four points of becoming just the 12th player in NCAA history to reach 400 career points. Nebraska Records Falling by the Wayside While Henery is close to putting his name in the NCAA record book, he has already left a lasting mark in the Nebraska record book. The All-American has become Nebraska s career scoring leader, career kicking accuracy leader and has also emerged as one of the nation s top punters the past two seasons. Despite being the most accurate kicker in NCAA history, Henery did not reach the finalist stage of the Lou Groza Award, instead being named a semifinalist for the second straight season. He was also named to the Ray Guy Award Watch List in 2010, making Henery the only player in the nation who was both a semifinalist for the Groza Award, and a candidate for the Ray Guy Award. Henery connected on field goals of 53 and 42 yards in the Big 12 Championship Game against Oklahoma and is now 18-of-19 in He also made both of his PAT attempts against the Sooners, giving him 107 points on the season and 396 career points, good for a Nebraska career record, surpassing Kris Brown s 388 points. Henery made his first 10 field-goal attempts in 2010, giving him a school-record 18 straight made field goals before he had a 51-yarder blocked against Missouri. The 18 straight field goals made broke Kris Brown s school record of 17 straight. Henery has also increased his career field goal total to 68, 11 better than Brown s previous school record of 57. Henery connected on a school-record 24-of-28 field goals in 2009, including three games with at least four field goals. He hit 5-of-5 field goals at Virginia Tech, the second-highest field goal total in school history, trailing only Dale Klein s school-record seven field goals in He also had 4-of-4 field goal efforts against Texas and Arizona. 4Henery has six career games with four or more field goals, an accomplishment that has already tied an NCAA record. He has 17 multiple-fg games in his career, including six in Nebraska Scoring Player, Years Points 1. Alex Henery, 2007-present Kris Brown, Eric Crouch, Josh Brown, Mike Rozier, Nebraska FG Made Player, Years FGs 1. Alex Henery, 2007-present Kris Brown, Josh Brown, Nebraska Season FG Made Player, Year FGs 1. Alex Henery, Jordan Congdon, Alex Henery, Alex Henery, Kris Brown, Henery s 24 field goals in 2009 shattered the school record, and his 68 career made field goals have come on 76 attempts, making him the most accurate kicker in school history. His 18 field goals this season matches his total of 2008, and is tied for third on the NU single-season list. 4Among kickers with at least 50 career attempts, Henery is the nation s most accurate active field goal kicker. He is also the most accurate kicker in NU history on extra points, hitting 192-of-193 in his career, a 99.5 percent accuracy rate. He has made 115 straight PATs, including perfect PAT seasons as a freshman and junior, and he is 53-of-53 as a senior entering the bowl game. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 11

12 Nebraska Season Scoring Player, Position, Year Points 1. Mike Rozier, IB, Bobby Reynolds, HB, Ahman Green, IB, Eric Crouch, QB, Eric Crouch, QB, Kris Brown, PK, Scott Frost, QB, Alex Henery, PK, Alex Henery, PK, Alex Henery, PK, Big 12 Conference POW Nominees Game Offense Defense Sp. Teams WKU Martinez -- Paul Idaho -- Crick Henery UW Martinez Hagg Kinnie SDSU KSU Martinez David Henery UT OSU Martinez -- Henery MU Helu Jr. Crick Kunalic ISU Burkhead Cassidy -- KU -- Crick Henery A&M -- David -- CU Burkhead Gomes Henery Bold indicates winner Awards Winners Named at Banquet Nebraska honored several team award winners and named its 2010 season captains at its postseason banquet on Dec. 11. Senior Eric Hagg was named the team MVP, while Lavonte David earned defensive MVP honors. Alex Henery was Nebraska s special teams MVP for the third straight season, while Roy Helu Jr. earned the offensive honors for the second straight year. Helu Jr. and Henery were two of four seniors named season captains, joining cornerback Prince Amukamara and defensive end Pierre Allen. The season captains were named after NU selected game captains each week Game Captains Western Kentucky Niles Paul, Pierre Allen, Alex Henery, Rickey Thenarse Idaho Keith Williams, Mike McNeill, Adi Kunalic, Anthony West Washington Austin Cassidy, Roy Helu Jr., DeJon Gomes, Jared Crick South Dakota State Jim Ebke, Brandon Kinnie, Ricky Henry, Cameron Meredith Kansas State Alfonzo Dennard, Lavonte David, D.J. Jones, Ryan Hill Texas Rex Burkhead, Niles Paul, Pierre Allen, Alex Henery Oklahoma State Mike Caputo, Mike McNeill, Eric Hagg, Graham Stoddard Missouri Roy Helu Jr., Prince Amukamara, Keith Williams, Mathew May Iowa State Kyler Reed, Ben Cotton, Terrence Moore, Will Compton Kansas Mike Caputo, Eric Martin, Tyler Legate Texas A&M Keith Williams, Austin Cassidy, Adi Kunalic, Alfonzo Dennard Colorado Senior class Oklahoma Pierre Allen, Prince Amukamara, Alex Henery, Roy Helu Jr. 4Among Henery s eight career missed field goals, just two have come from inside 50 yards. In fact, Henery had a streak of 25 straight made field goals from inside 50 yards. Henery has also made 17 career field goals from 44 yards or longer. His 53-yard field goal against Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship Game was the sixth-longest in school history and the longest ever by a Nebraska player away from Lincoln. He had tied that mark earlier this season with a 52-yarder at Oklahoma State. 4Henery became the fifth Nebraska player with at least 300 career points in the second game this season, and set a new Nebraska scoring record against Oklahoma. Henery is second nationally in scoring among active players, and is poised to become just the 12th player in NCAA history with 400 career points. 4 Henery scored 110 points in both 2008 and 2009, eighth on the single-season scoring list. His two 110-point seasons trail only Kris Brown (116 in 1997) for season scoring by a kicker. He has 107 points this season to rank 10th on the season scoring list. 4Henery averaged 41.4 yards in his first season as Nebraska s starting punter in 2009, making him one of only three players nationally to rank in the top 50 in both field goals and punting average. Henery led the Big 12 with 30 punts downed inside the 20, including an impressive eight inside the three-yard line. 4This season, Henery s punting has been strong and consistent. He is averaging 43.9 yards per punt to rank fifth in the Big 12 and 24th nationally. He has had 26 kicks downed inside the 20, including five against Kansas. Henery has had 17 punts travel at least 50 yards, including a season-long 69-yarder at Iowa State. Henery has averaged at least 47.0 yards per punt five times this season. Henery Looks to Extend Postseason Mastery Alex Henery has been a model of excellence and consistency throughout his career. However, Henery has saved his very best for the postseason throughout his Nebraska career. 4Henery has participated in four postseason games, including two bowl games and two Big 12 Championship Games. In those four contests, Henery is a remarkable 14-of-14 on field goals, including three games with perfect 4-of-4 efforts. 4Henery extended his streak by hitting both of his field-goal attempts in the Big 12 title game with Oklahoma, including a 53-yard field goal. 4In last year s Holiday Bowl win over Arizona, Henery made field goals of 47, 50, 41 and 22 yards. He has made nine field goals of 40 yards or more in the postseason, including three field goals of at least 50 yards. 4Henery is also a perfect 7-of-7 on PAT attempts in the postseason and has scored 49 points in four postseason contests. Prince Leads a Royal Nebraska Secondary In 2010 it has been hard to single out one player as the standout in the Nebraska secondary. Every player who has seen extensive action has produced big plays and played key roles in the shutdown ability of the Cornhusker secondary. Senior cornerback Prince Amukamara was the most recognizable name coming into the season after earning his share of honors last fall and putting his name on many preseason All-America teams. A first-team All-Big 12 pick in 2009, Amukamara is regarded as the cornerstone of a deep and veteran Nebraska secondary. Amukamara showed why he earned the preseason hype, but ironically he is the only player among NU s top eight defensive backs who has not picked off a pass in Despite not picking off a pass, his lockdown ability has been a key part of Nebraska defenders recording 19 picks, including four for scores. The dominant coverage skills exhibited by Amukamara were recognized on the conference and national level. Amukamara was one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation s top defensive back. Amukamara is Nebraska s first-ever finalist for the Thorpe Award. Prince was also one of eight semifinalists for the Lott IMPACT Defensive Player of the Year and one of 16 semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award. Amukamara also become the second straight Husker to earn Big 12 Defensive Player-of-the-Year honors after being tabbed as the league s top defender by the head coaches. He joined Ndamukong Suh and Grant Wistrom as the only Huskers to win the award. In the past two weeks, Amukamara has been chosen as a unanimous All- American, being named by all the major selectors including the AFCA, Walter Camp, FWAA, AP and Sporting News. Amukamara has made 58 tackles, including a career-high 10 tackles at Texas A&M, and eight stops against Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship Game. He has also posted a team-high 13 pass breakups, including a careerhigh tying three PBU against Missouri. He had two breakups each against Idaho, Kansas State and Colorado, and has eight games the past two seasons with multiple pass breakups. His first PBU against Idaho deflected into the air and was intercepted by P.J. Smith--the first of five NU picks in the game. The 6-1, 205-pound Amukamara has 27 career pass breakups, which places him seventh on the Husker career list. 4Amukamara s impact cannot be measured only by interceptions, tackles and PBU. Through 13 games opponents had targeted Amukamara just 53 times, and completed only 18 passes against the lock-down corner. 4His 13 pass breakups are tied for fourth in the nation and rank seventh on the Nebraska single-season list. No Free Passes Following Nebraska s first meeting with Washington in September, UW Coach Steve Sarkisian labeled Nebraska the best pass defense in America. That statement is not surprising given that the Blackshirt defense limited Husky quarterback Jake Locker to a 4-of-20 performance, including a pair of interceptions. That effort was indicative of the type of dominant effort by the Nebraska secondary throughout the 2010 season. 12 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

13 2010 Defense by the Numbers Against the Run Game Att. Yds. Td long WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU A&M CU OU Against the Pass Game Passes Yds. Td long Sacks WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU A&M CU OU Takeaways Game Fumb. INT Total WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU A&M CU OU Sacks Game-by-Game Game Sacks Yds. TFl yards WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU A&M CU OU BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Nebraska led the nation in pass efficiency defense in 2009 and returned eight defensive backs with starting experience this fall, making the Husker secondary one of the most highly regarded in the nation. In 2010, NU ranks fifth in the nation in passing efficiency defense (97.99 rating) and is seventh in passing yards allowed per game (159.9 ypg). The Huskers have caused major problems for opposing passers, including highly rated prospects such as Locker, Nathan Enderle of Idaho and Blaine Gabbert of Missouri. 4 Nebraska opponents are completing percent of their pass attempts, the third-best in the nation. That includes a 4-of-20 effort by Washington s Jake Locker, and a 4-of-16 showing by Texas Garrett Gilbert, a 3-of-13 effort by Kansas, and a 10-of-27 outing by Colorado. Opponents have thrown for 13 touchdown passes in Last season, NU opponents completed 47.8 percent of their passes (No. 4 in nation), and NU allowed just seven passing TDs (second-fewest nationally). 4Nebraska has 19 interceptions this season to tie for fifth in the country. Nebraska has intercepted 5.12 percent of opposing passes, eighth in the nation. Last season, Nebraska tied for seventh in the nation with 20 interceptions. 4Ten of NU s 14 opponents in 2009 completed 50 percent or less of their pass attempts, and five opponents had less than 150 yards passing. NU s 2010 opponents are averaging passing yards per game, including six with 135 yards or less. Washington threw for just 71 yards, South Dakota State had 95 yards, Texas had 62 yards and Kansas had just 15 passing yards. Oklahoma is the only team to surpass 300 passing yards, connecting for 342 yards in the Big 12 Championship Game. 4The 15 passing yards allowed against Kansas were the fewest by NU since allowing zero completions against Nicholls State in It was just the eighth time since 1990 NU has held an opponent to 50 or fewer passing yards. Kansas did not complete a pass after the first quarter (0-of-9), and had only one completion longer than two yards. 4Nebraska allowed an average of yards per game through the air in 2009, NU s best pass defense since allowing yards per game in If NU were to maintain its yard per game pass defense average it would rank as the Huskers best since allowing yards per game in The Huskers five-interception effort against Idaho was the second time in the past two seasons NU has picked off five passes (also Oklahoma, 2009). Nebraska has intercepted at least two passes in nine of its past 19 games. 4Nebraska returned two interceptions for touchdowns against Idaho, tying a school record that had been accomplished five other times. Both of the pick-six scores came in the second quarter marking the first time NU has ever returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the same quarter. 4Nebraska has added interception returns for touchdowns at Washington and at Iowa State. This season is the first time Nebraska has had four INT returns for a touchdown in a season since 1996, and the four picks for touchdowns matches the combined total of 2008 and The school record for interceptions for touchdowns is five set in both 1971 and Recent Nebraska Pass Defense Efforts against Top Quarterbacks Quarterback, School Date Att.-Comp. Pct. INT yards TD Lg Passer Rating Blaine Gabbert, Missouri Brandon Weeden, Okla. St Garrett Gilbert, Texas Jake Locker, Washington Nathan Enderle, Idaho Nick Foles, Arizona Colt McCoy, Texas Landry Jones, Oklahoma Band of Blackshirt Thieves Prince Amukamara is the highest profile member of the Nebraska secondary, but opposing quarterbacks have found that the football is never safe with the Huskers ball-hawking secondary crew. 4Senior Eric Hagg is Nebraska s nickel back and has been arguably Nebraska s biggest play-maker on defense in Hagg has a team-leading five interceptions this season, to rank second in the Big 12 and tied for 26th nationally in interceptions. Hagg set the tone in the first meeting with Washington, picking off Locker s first pass attempt of the game to set up the Huskers opening score. He also had two breakups against the Huskies and earned Big 12 Co-Defensive Player-of-the-Week honors for his effort at Washington. Hagg showed his play-making ability against Texas with a 95-yard punt return for a touchdown, the longest punt return in school history on his only career return. Hagg had a season-high eight tackles and an interception at Oklahoma State and seven solo stops and two TFL vs. Missouri. Against Iowa State, Hagg had his fourth pick of the season, and ironically he does not officially receive credit for his most important interception of the year. In overtime, ISU scored to cut NU s lead to 31-30, then faked its PAT attempt, which Hagg alertly intercepted to secure a win. He added a pick in the third quarter against Colorado and his 26-yard return set up a Nebraska touchdown one play later. Hagg was a first-team All-Big 12 pick by nearly every outlet, while being named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press and a second-team choice by Rivals.com. He was also voted the team MVP by his teammates. 4Junior cornerback Alfonzo Dennard teams with Amukamara to give NU two of the nation s top cover corners. Dennard has four interceptions this season, including a 31-yard touchdown return for a score against Washington. He is tied for 33rd nationally in interceptions, and also has 27 tackles and six pass breakups. Dennard missed most of the Missouri game and all of the Iowa State game with an injury. He was a second-team All-Big 12 choice by both the league s coaches and the Associated Press. 4Senior safety/dime back DeJon Gomes has been a turnover machine during his NU career. Gomes has intercepted seven passes in 23 career games, and has also caused five fumbles. In 2010, Gomes has caused two fumbles and has three interceptions. He picked off an Idaho pass and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown, added his second pick against Missouri, and then his third pick on Colorado s first drive of the second half. 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14 Nebraska Season Tackles Rk. Player, Year Tackles 1. Barrett Ruud, Lavonte David, Barrett Ruud, Lee Kunz, Jerry Murtaugh, Nebraska Sacks Rk. Player, Years Sacks 1. Trev Alberts, Grant Wistrom, Jim Skow, Ndamukong Suh, Danny Noonan, Broderick Thomas, Adam Carriker, Jared Crick, 2008-present Barry Turner, Travis Hill, Blackshirts Keeping Opposing Quarterbacks in Check Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones became the first player in 30 games to record 300 yards of total offense against the Nebraska defense. In that stretch, Nebraska held numerous top quarterbacks in check. The Huskers did not allow a 300-yard total offense game in the first 12 games of 2010, all 14 games in 2009, and the final three games of straight games. Prior to Jones, the last opponent player to gain 300 yards of total offense was Todd Reesing, QB, Kansas, Nov. 8, 2008 (304 passing, 35 rushing 339 total) marked the first season since 1995, that NU did not allow at least one opposing individual to amass 300 total offense yards in one game during the season. 4The 29-game streak without a 300-yard total offensive effort was the longest stretch without an opposing individual producing a 300-yard total offense game since NU had a 42-game streak Chad May, K-State, 1993 to James Brown, Texas, Big 12 Championship Game, Total Defensive Dominance Nebraska ranked seventh nationally in total defense at yards per game in 2009, its best defensive average since allowing yards per game in This fall, Nebraska is allowing yards to rank second in the Big 12 and 10th in the nation. Nebraska is on the verge of finishing in the top 10 nationally in total defense in back-toback seasons for the first time since 1996 and NU held seven straight foes to fewer than 280 total yards in 2009, the longest sub-300-yard streak for an NU defense since NU held 13 of 14 opponents to fewer total offensive yards than their season average in Nebraska has held nine of its 13 opponents this season to 315 or fewer yards. Nebraska Completes 2010 Non-Conference Perfection Nebraska 17-3 win over South Dakota State allowed the Huskers to finish non-league play with a perfect 4-0 mark. It marked just the third perfect non-conference slate for Nebraska since 2002, and the first since With a 4-0 record, Nebraska posted its 29th straight winning non-conference season. That streak dates back to a 2-2 non-league record in Since 1981, the Huskers have lost either one (12 times) or zero (17 times) non-conference games. 19-yard fumble return against the Buffs. Gomes ranks second on the team with 93 tackles, including a career-high 12 stops at Kansas State and double-figure tackle totals against Texas and Oklahoma State. He has four tackles for loss. Gomes was an honorable-mention All-Big 12 selection. 4Two new faces excelled in the Nebraska secondary against Missouri. Junior Austin Cassidy and sophomore Courtney Osborne were called on for starting duty at safety and performed well with six tackles each. The performances earned the duo a permanent role. Cassidy was even better against Iowa State, with a career-high 12 tackles and a 29-yard interception return for a touchdown. He also caused a fumble. Cassidy has 41 tackles on the year, while Osborne has 35 tackles, including five tackles for loss and an 11-yard sack. David Posting Record-Setting Tackle Totals Nebraska junior linebacker Lavonte David arrived on the Nebraska campus just a few short months ago. But he has proven to be a quick learner and has moved into a leading role on the Nebraska defense. David has a team-high 145 tackles, and his 11.2 tackles per game leads the Big 12 and ranks seventh nationally. David has been widely honored for his 2010 effort. He was named the league s 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 has also received national accolades, including first-team All- America honors by Rivals.com and CBS Sports.com, while the AP and SI.com named him to the second team. The 6-1, 210-pound David racked up 17 tackles in the Big 12 Championship Game against Oklahoma, his eighth double figure tackle game of the season. His 145 tackles in 2010 is second on the Nebraska season tackle list, just four shy of Barrett Ruud s school-record 149 tackles in David is the first Blackshirt defender to record 100 tackles since Ruud in David is also second on the team wiht 14 tackles for loss, second in sacks (6-50), second in pass breakups (10), while ranking fourth in hurries (7). 4David had a team season-high 19 tackles in the Huskers victory over South Dakota State. David s tackle total tied for the most in the Big 12 this season, and was the highest for a Nebraska player since Barrett Ruud totaled 19 tackles at Kansas State in Ruud, a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is Nebraska s all-time leading tackler. 4The 19 tackles vs. SDSU were not only the best by a Husker in six seasons, but the total also ranked in a tie for the seventh-most tackles in school history. 4David backed that up with 16 tackles at Kansas State, and his effort earned David Big 12 Defensive Player-ofthe-Week honors. His 35 tackles in back-to-back games are the best for a Husker since Ruud had 36 tackles in backto-back games against Kansas State and Missouri in He made 17 tackles against Oklahoma giving him the top three tackle efforts of the past six seasons. 4David has eight games with double-figure tackle totals this season, including 14 tackles at Texas A&M, when he had a season-high four tackles for loss. Crick Has Another Award-Winning Season Junior defensive tackle Jared Crick emerged as a standout performer in 2009, and was the anchor of Nebraska s defensive line in The 6-6, 285-pound Crick was the preseason Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and a firstteam preseason All-America choice by numerous outlets. He delivered another outstanding season in 2010, earning him first-team All-Big 12 honors for the second straight season. 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 also one of 12 semifinalists for the Rotary Lombardi Award, before the award s list was trimmed to four finalists, and was a quarterfinalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy. Crick has 63 tackles, including a season-high nine against Kansas. He is third on the team in tackles and first among linemen. Crick leads all Big 12 defensive linemen in tackles per game at 4.6 per contest. Crick leads the Blackshirts with 9.5 sacks, including seven in the past seven games, capped by two sacks for 22 yards against Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship Game. The contest was Crick s third of the season with two or more sacks. Crick ranks second in the Big 12 and 23rd nationally in sacks. He had two sacks against Kansas for 12 yards, and shared a pair of sacks at Texas A&M. Crick s 16 tackles for loss (91 yards) lead the team and have eclipsed his 2009 TFL total of 15. Crick has also added 10 quarterback hurries to rank second on the team. The recent sack surge by Crick has pushed his career total to 19, eighth on the Nebraska career list. He has 31 career tackles for loss. The top statistical game of Crick s 2010 season came against Idaho, when Crick had 2.5 sacks for 30 yards and four tackles for losses, totaling 32 yards. He had eight tackles, two TFL and two QB hurries in the win over Missouri. Crick Game-by-Game in 2010 Game UT-AT-TT Sack TFL QBH WKU IDAHO UW SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU A&M CU OU Totals In 2009, Crick pushed Ndamukong Suh for team statistical leads in tackles, sacks and tackles for loss all season. Crick finished with 73 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, 16 quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries. Crick had one of the most prolific defensive days in school history with a record-setting performance at Baylor in 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. 4Crick had seven tackles for loss, tying the NU school record also held by Jim Skow (1985 vs. Missouri) and Suh (2009 vs. Texas). The seven TFLs by Crick and Suh were three more than any other Big 12 player in Crick earned Big 12 and national defensive player-of-the-week honors for his performance, before going on to first-team All-Big 12 honors. His 5.2 tackles per game ranked second only to Suh among Big 12 defensive linemen. 14 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

15 Blackshirts Completely Dominant Against Jayhawks The Nebraska defense has been one of the nation s best units the past two seasons, and has had numerous impressive outings. Statistically, no defensive effort was better than the effort in a 20-3 victory against Kansas on Nov. 13. In fact, the Nebraska defense put up numbers that had not been seen in a decade. 4The Huskers allowed only 87 total yards, and the offensive output by Kansas was the lowest by a Nebraska opponent since Baylor had 84 yards of total offense in Lincoln on Oct. 21, 2000, also the last time NU limited an opponent to fewer than 100 yards. The KU game marked the fifth time since 1990 that Nebraska held an opponent below the century mark in total offense. 4KU passed for just 15 yards, the lowest since Nicholls State did not complete a pass against Nebraska on Sept. 9, The 15 passing yards marked just the eighth time since 1990 an NU opponent has had fewer than 50 passing yards. 4The Jayhawks tallied just five first downs, the fewest by an opponent since Kansas had only four first downs in a 35-0 loss to the Huskers in Lawrence in Top NU Rushing Efforts Since 2004 Rk. Game yards 1. at Kansas State, vs. Nevada, at Washington, vs. Western Illinois, vs. Idaho, at Kansas State, vs. New Mexico State, vs. Missouri, vs. Troy, vs. Western Kentucky, One-Play Wonders Nebraska has scored a touchdown on a single play 13 times in Nebraska has seven one-play scoring drives, including five touchdown runs of 58 yards or longer by senior I-back Roy Helu Jr. The Huskers also have six returns for scores, most recently a 29-yard INT return for a touchdown at Iowa State by Austin Cassidy. NU has four interception returns for touchdowns, a kickoff return TD and a punt return score. The average length of those 13 plays is 58.2 yards. Huskers Have Record Offensive Explosion at Kansas State Nebraska averaged 11.3 yards per play against Kansas State a new school record. The Huskers totaled 587 yards on just 52 snaps, an average of yards per play, breaking the previous record of yards per play at Minnesota in 1983 (790 yards on 70 snaps). Nebraska also nearly broke the single-game yards per rush average at Kansas State. NU averaged yards on 42 rushes, just shy of the yards per rush at Minnesota in Working Overtime Nebraska played its first overtime contest since 2008, and its second under Head Coach Bo Pelini with its win at Iowa State on Nov. 6. The Huskers victory in that contest improved Nebraska to 6-1 all-time in overtime contests. Nebraska Overtime Games Year Game Result 1997 at Missouri W, at Colorado W, at Notre Dame W, vs. Iowa State W, (2 OT) 2006 vs. Kansas W, at Texas Tech L, at Iowa State W, BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Points Don t Come Easy vs. Huskers Oklahoma State was the first NU opponent to top 21 points in 15 games, and Nebraska has been remarkably stingy on the scoreboard the past two seasons. The 2009 defense led the nation in scoring defense at 10.4 points per game, and held seven foes to single digits and eight teams to 10 or fewer points. Both of those totals led the nation. Nebraska posted two shutouts for the first time since This season, NU ranks eighth nationally in scoring defense at 17.2 points per game. 4Nebraska s 10.4 points per game allowed last season were the fewest since the 1984 Nebraska defense also led the nation by allowing just 9.5 points per game. NU had not allowed fewer than 15 points per game since NU allowed just 25 trips into the red zone by its opponents, the second-fewest red-zone chances in the nation. Only 11 of those drives ended in touchdowns, and Nebraska s 64 percent rank in red zone defense was the nation s best. Nebraska has allowed 35 red-zone drives in 2010, with only 16 (46 percent) resulting in touchdowns. 4The Huskers allowed only 10 offensive touchdowns in eight Big 12 games in Nebraska held 13 of 14 opponents to 20 or fewer points last season. To put that accomplishment in perspective, NU held just six opponents to less than 20 points in 2007 and 2008 combined. This season, nine of 13 teams have scored 20 or fewer points, and only one has scored more than 24 points in regulation play. 4Only 11 Nebraska opponents have scored as many as 17 points since the start of the 2009 season (27 games). In the past two seasons, Nebraska has allowed 10 or fewer points in 12 games. Blackshirts Boast Amazing Improvements over Past Three Seasons Nebraska Head Coach Bo Pelini, defensive coordinator Carl Pelini and a strong defensive staff have led one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college football in recent years. Nebraska was one of the nation s most improved defenses in 2008, finishing second in the Big 12 in total defense just one season after ranking last in the Big 12 and 112th nationally in total defense. As impressive as the progress was in 2008, the Blackshirts made even larger strides as a unit in 2009 and continued to be among the nation s best in Two seasons after ranking 116th nationally in scoring defense (37.9 ppg), NU led the nation in that category at 10.4 points per game in NU allowed 28.5 points per game in 2008 and its 18.1 ppg improvement last fall easily led the nation. Nebraska s 79-spot move from 80th nationally in total defense in 2008 to first in 2009 was also the nation s best. This season Nebraska is allowing 17.2 points to rank eighth nationally. 4In two seasons, Nebraska s sack total has increased from 13 to 35 to 44 in This season, Nebraska has 31 sacks in 13 games, including a seven-sack effort against Idaho and six each against Missouri and Kansas. 4Against the run, NU cut its per-game average nearly in half in 2008, then shaved another 23 yards per game off its average allowed in Nebraska improved 48 places (55th to 7th) in total defense in 2009, improving from yards per game to yards per game and the 77.9-yard improvement was the sixth-best in the nation. The Huskers are allowing yards per game this season to rank 10th in the nation, and second in the Big 12. The Blackshirts have held seven foes to less than 300 yards. 4Nebraska led the nation in pass efficiency defense and finished 18th in passing yards allowed per game in 2009, an improvement of 71 places--the fourth-best in the nation. This season, NU is fifth in pass efficiency defense and seventh in passing yards allowed at just yards per game, despite facing three of the nation s top 10 passing offenses. Nebraska Churning out Impressive Rushing Numbers Nebraska finds itself back among the Big 12 and national leaders in rushing offense. Nebraska is averaging rushing yards per game to rank first in the Big 12 and ninth nationally. Nebraska finished seventh in the nation in rushing in 2003, but has not finished higher than 23rd in that category since. If the Huskers were to maintain their current rushing average, it would mark their best rushing output since averaging yards on the ground in The Huskers opened the season with 289 rushing yards against Western Kentucky and have since topped that total four times. NU picked up 360 rushing yards against Idaho, and 383 yards at Washington. NU saved its most powerful running attack for Big 12 play, racking up 451 rushing yards at Kansas State its most rushing yards in 109 games. The Huskers churned out 328 rushing yards against Missouri in Lincoln. 4Nebraska has topped 200 rushing yards in 10 of 13 games. The Huskers are 10-0 when rushing for 200 yards and 0-3 when they have failed to reach that plateau. 4Before its back-to-back 300-yard rushing games in games 2 and 3, NU had not topped 300 rushing yards in consecutive games since late in the 2002 season. NU had five straight 200-yard rushing games to start the season and six overall including the Holiday Bowl, marking the longest streak for the Huskers since also posting six straight 200-yard rushing games during the 2002 season. 4Nebraska s 451 rushing yards at Kansas State were its most since posting 641 rushing yards at Baylor in It also marked just the Huskers second 400-yard rushing game in the past seven seasons (413 vs. Nevada, 2007). 4In thrashing Washington and Kansas State away from Lincoln, Nebraska rushed for more than 300 yards in back-to-back road games for the first time since 2001 when NU topped 300 rushing yards in back-to-back games at Missouri and Baylor. NU also topped 200 rushing yards in road wins at Oklahoma State (217) and Iowa State (235). 4Nebraska has produced five of the top-10 team rushing efforts since 2004 this season, including the first, third and fifth-best rushing efforts in that stretch. 4Senior I-back Roy Helu Jr. has surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the second straight season, the first NU player to do that since Calvin Jones in 1992 and Helu s 1,211 rushing yards is 12th on the NU single-season list and the third-best ever by an NU senior. Helu Jr. is 88 yards from reaching the top 10 on the Huskers season chart. 4Quarterback Taylor Martinez has 942 yards, and with another 58 rushing yards, he and Helu Jr. will become just the fourth Nebraska duo to each have 1,000 rushing yards in a season joining Calvin Jones and Derek Brown in 1992, Ahman Green and Scott Frost in 1997, and Dahrran Diedrick and Eric Crouch in FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 15

16 Nebraska Total Offense Stats Year Total Offense Nebraska Scoring Offense Stats Year Scoring Offense Nebraska Rushing Offense Stats Year Rushing Offense NU Adds to Season-Opening Streak Nebraska extended its season-opening win streak to 25 straight with its win over Western Kentucky. The Huskers streak leads the nation, bettering Florida s 21 straight wins. NU s last loss in a season opener was a setback against Florida State at Memorial Stadium in Nebraska has won each of the 25 games by at least 10 points, and has scored at least 40 points in 18 of the 25 games, including each of the last five seasons. 4The Cornhuskers have limited the opponent to 14 points or less 17 times in the winning streak. 4NU has won its three openers under Pelini by at least 23 points, with an average margin of victory of 36.0 points. Huskers Strong Away From Lincoln Nebraska s loss at Texas A&M ended a streak of eight straight road victories and eight straight Big 12 Conference road wins. The winning streak was Nebraska s longest on the road since winning 10 straight road games from 1996 to 1998, a streak that ended with a loss at Texas A&M in Nebraska s Big 12 road winning streak was its longest since winning its first eight Big 12 games when the league was formed in 1996 and Nebraska won 19 straight conference road games from 1992 to 1997 (Big Eight and Big 12). The 4-0 record in Big 12 road games in 2009 was the first for Nebraska since Nebraska is 9-3 on the road in Big 12 play under Bo Pelini, with all three losses against ranked teams. The Huskers are also 3-2 on neutral fields under Pelini. 4Sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead stands at 912 yards entering the Holiday Bowl and also has a reasonable shot to reach the 1,000-yard plateau. Nebraska has never had three players reach 1,000 rushing yards in the same season. 4Nebraska had three players crack the century mark in rushing yards in the first meeting with Washington, as Martinez, Helu Jr. and Burkhead all surpassed 100 yards. The game marked the fifth time in school history Nebraska has had three players reach 100 rushing yards in the same game, and the first time it has happened since four Husker runners topped 100 yards at Baylor in Martinez and Helu Jr. also teamed up to produce double 100-yard rushing games against Idaho and Kansas State. The Idaho game marked the first time since 2006 (Iowa State) NU had a pair of 100-yard rushers in the same game. Nebraska has now had two players rush for 100 yards in the same game 68 times in school history. 4NU narrowly missed another double 100-yard effort with Burkhead rushing for a career-high 129 yards at Iowa State, and Helu Jr. totaling 99 yards. 4Nebraska has yard rushing games in 2010 after having just five each of the past two years and six in The yard games are the most by NU since the 2001 team had yard rushing outings in 13 games. 4Helu Jr. set a Nebraska school-record with 307 rushing yards in Nebraska s win over Missouri, which marks the His rushing yardage the third-highest total in Football Bowl Subdivision in Nebraska is averaging 5.69 yards-per-carry, the fifth-best average in the country. 4Nebraska has rushed for 3,375 yards in 13 games. In 14 games in 2009, NU rushed for 2,059 yards. This year marks the first time NU has rushed for 2,500 yards in a season since Huskers Showing Explosive Ability in all Phases Nebraska has shown the ability to light up the scoreboard from anywhere on the field in Quarterback Taylor Martinez was the headliner early in the season in an offense that has flashed tremendous big-play ability, but several other players have shown big-play capability. NU is averaging 6.50 yards per play, among the top 25 teams in the country. That is just one of several impressive numbers posted by Nebraska in Nebraska has reached the end zone 53 times. The average length of those 53 touchdown plays has been 31.8 yards, with 24 of those plays covering at least 31 yards. 4Through 13 games, Nebraska has 64 offensive plays from scrimmage of at least 20 yards (34 rush, 30 pass). Last season, Nebraska posted 53 scrimmage plays of 20 yards or more in 14 games. 4The Husker offense has found the end zone in five-or-fewer plays on 24 of 47 touchdown drives, including seven one-play scoring drives, six two-play scoring drives and four three-play touchdown drives. Twenty of the 47 drives have taken less than 2:00, including 14 TD drives using 1:00 or less, most recently two against Colorado. 4Nebraska has six return TDs this season, including four INT returns, a kickoff return and a punt return. On its seven one-play scoring drives and its six return touchdowns, the average length of NU s scores is 58.2 yards. 4Nebraska has 32 TD runs that total 980 yards (30.6 yds per TD), 15 TD passes that total 365 yards (24.3 yds per TD) and 47 TDs from scrimmage for a total of 1,345 yards (28.6 per TD). 4Nebraska had four scoring plays of 40 yards or more against Idaho, with each of those long scores coming in the second quarter. The four 40+-yard scores marked the first time Nebraska had four touchdowns of at least 40 yards since Nov. 2, 1996 at Oklahoma when NU also had four. Nebraska accomplished the feat for a second time vs. Mizzou, including three runs of at least 53 yards by Roy Helu Jr. 4Nebraska showed its lightning-quick scoring ability in a similar way at Washington. The Huskers opened the game with a two-play scoring drive, then scored three times in a span of less than seven minutes to open the second half, with each of those third-quarter scores covering at least 31 yards. 4Nebraska s offensive display at Kansas State was also remarkable. The Huskers had five touchdowns cover at least 35 yards, including scores of 80, 79 and 68 yards. The 79-yard pass play from Taylor Martinez to Kyler Reed was NU s longest pass play in eight seasons. NU set a school record at KSU by averaging 11.3 yards per play. 4Against Oklahoma State, Nebraska had scoring passes of 45 and 41 yards, and a 100-yard kickoff return. 4Nebraska s average touchdown drive this season lasts 5.4 plays and covers 62.0 yards in 2:15. 4Thirty-six of the 47 TD drives have consumed less than four minutes. The Huskers longest touchdown drive of the season came on their final scoring drive at Oklahoma State, taking 6:23 and 12 plays to cover 81 yards. That drive iced the OSU game, and against Missouri, NU killed the final 8:40 on the clock on a non-scoring drive. NU s two regulation TD drives at Iowa State took 12 and 11 plays, respectively. Fast Starts a Key for Huskers Led by its quick-strike offense, Nebraska has regularly had fast starts this season, scoring on its opening possession less than 10 minutes into the game eight times. The Huskers have scored on their opening possession in nine of their last 15 games, dating back to During the streak, NU has scored six touchdowns (Arizona in 2009 and WKU, UW, KSU, OSU and MU in 2010) and three field goals (Texas in 2009 and Idaho and A&M in 2010). On opening possessions this season, NU has scored 41 points, while the opposition has scored just three points on its opening possession. 4The Huskers have been especially fast starters on the road, scoring in the first nine minutes of the game nine times in the past 11 games away from Lincoln, most recently with a TD less than 7:00 into the game vs. Oklahoma. 4Nebraska s 10-0 deficit after the first quarter against Texas ended a streak of 13 straight games in which NU had led or been tied after the first quarter. Nebraska has outscored the opposition in the first quarter in Nebraska opened a 24-0 first-quarter lead against Missouri, including a touchdown on its first offensive play. The Huskers 24 first-quarter points were their most in the opening quarter since scoring 38 against Baylor in The quick scores have afforded Nebraska the luxury of playing with a lead. Nebraska did not trail in its first five games and has had a deficit in just five games this season. Aside from trailing the final 55 minutes against Texas, NU has had a deficit for only 29:06 this season (5:04 at OSU, 6:30 at ISU, 9:04 at Texas A&M, 8:28 vs. OU). 4Forcing turnovers has also been a key part of the quick starts. In 13 of the past 20 games, NU has forced a firsthalf turnover. These turnovers have resulted in nine touchdowns and two field goals. 16 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

17 NU Rushing No. Player, Years yards 1. Mike Rozier, , Ahman Green, , Eric Crouch, , Roy Helu Jr., 2007-present 3, Calvin Jones, ,153 NU Season Rushing Yards No. Player, Year yards 1. Mike Rozier, , Dahrran Diedrick, , Keith Jones, , Roy Helu Jr., , Calvin Jones, , Ken Clark, , Doug DuBose, , Dan Alexander, , Roy Helu Jr., ,147 Roy Helu Jr. 100-yard Games 2008 at No. 4 Oklahoma (16 carries, 157 yards, TD) vs. Kansas (16 carries, 115 yards, 2 TD) vs. Colorado (25 carries, 166 yards) 2009 vs. Florida Atlantic (16 carries, 152 yards, 3 TD) at No. 13 Virginia Tech (28 carries, 169 yards) vs. No. 20 Oklahoma (20 carries, 138 yards) at Kansas (28 carries, 156 yards, 3 TD) 2010 vs. Idaho (9 carries, 107 yards, TD) at Washington (10 carries, 110 yards, 2 TD) at Kansas State (8 carries, 110 yards, TD) vs. No. 7 Missouri (28 carries, 307 yards, 3 TD) Three True Frosh Seeing Action While redshirt freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez stole the majority of the headlines throughout the season, several other young players have made an impact. Three true freshmen made their debuts in the opener, including offensive guard Andrew Rodriguez, wide receiver Quincy Enunwa and cornerback Ciante Evans. Rodriguez has played a reserve role throughout the season. Enunwa has one catch for 10 yards and Evans has eight tackles. Evans played a key role against Missouri after Alfonzo Dennard went to the sideline with an injury, and the freshman responded with four tackles and two breakups. He earned his first career start at Iowa State. Rodriguez is just the eighth true freshman offensive lineman to play at Nebraska and the first since Rodriguez is the first true freshman offensive lineman to play in a season opener since Toniu Fonoti and John Garrison each appeared in the 1999 season opener against Iowa. Fahie Presented with Honorary Lott Trophy Nebraska senior defensive end Tyrone Fahie was presented an honorary Lott IMPACT Trophy at a banquet in Newport Beach, Calif. on Dec. 12. The four finalists for the 2010 Lott IMPACT Defensive Player of the Year were also in attendance at the banquet. The 28-year-old Fahie served two tours of duty in Iraq as a member of the U.S. Navy Seal One unit. A walk-on to the football team, Fahie has been a member of the defensive scout unit throughout his career. Fahie s story received additional attention early this fall when he was part of a patriotic salute for NU s Sept. 11 game against Idaho. Fahie and members of police, fire and rescue units the team out of the tunnel carrying American flags. Backs Making Most of Touches Nebraska quarterbacks and I-backs have made the most of their offensive touches this season. The explosive NU offense has averaged just 65.7 plays per game, but plenty of players have taken advantage of their opportunities to post impressive numbers. Nebraska averaged 8.8 yards per tote in the opener against Western Kentucky, its best since the 2004 opener against Western Illinois when NU averaged 9.3 yards per rush. Nebraska didn t miss a beat against Idaho, again averaging 8.8 yards per attempt with 360 yards on 41 rushing attempts. At Washington, Nebraska totaled 383 yards on 54 carries, an average of 7.1 yards per carry. Those impressive totals were nothing compared to NU s yards per rush against Kansas State, just shy of the school record of yards per carry set in Quarterback Taylor Martinez has averaged more than 10 yards per rush three times, including 18.1 yards on seven rushes vs. WKU, 11.2 yards per attempt on 14 carries against Idaho and 16.1 yards on 15 carries at Kansas State. He averages 6.4 yards per carry for the season on his 148 rushing attemtps. 4Senior I-back Roy Helu Jr. has also made the most of 177 rushing attempts, rolling up 1,211 yards. Helu Jr. is averaging 6.8 yards per carry to rank sixth nationally. Helu has seven touchdown runs of at least 53 yards this season and has 11 rushes of 50 yards or more in his career. His 73-yard touchdown run against Missouri was a career long, bettering his 68-yarder at Kansas State earlier in October. 4Sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead has 160 rushes and 13 receptions this season, and has accumulated 1,048 yards, an average of 6.6 yards per touch. He is averaging 5.7 yards on his 160 rushing attempts and 10.5 yards on 13 pass receptions. Ten of his touches have covered at least 20 yards. Helu Jr. Continues Climb in Nebraska Rushing Record Book Nebraska I-back Roy Helu Jr. emerged as one of the Big 12 s top backs in 2008, and battled through injuries to surpass 1,000 rushing yards last year as a junior. Helu s effort in 2009 earned him second-team All-Big 12 honors. The 6-0, 220-pounder produced even better numbers during his senior campaign, again earning him second-team all-conference recognition. Helu Jr. has led Nebraska in rushing for the second straight year, and become one of the nation s top big-play running threats. The senior has posted his second consecutive 1,000- yard rushing season with 1,211 rushing yards heading into the Holiday Bowl. Helu Jr. is the first Nebraska player to rush for 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons since Calvin Jones in 1992 and That is just the latest milestone for the California native who has proven to be one of the finest backs in Nebraska history. He is averaging 93.3 yards per game to rank fifth in the Big 12 and 32nd nationally. 4Helu Jr. had a record-setting effort in Nebraska s victory over Missouri in Lincoln. Helu took the Huskers first snap from scrimmage and raced 66 yards for a touchdown. That long score was a sign of things to come, as Helu added a career-long 73-yard TD run later in the first quarter and a 53-yarder in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, he showed the ability to be a workhorse and helped NU run the final 8:40 off the clock. In doing so, Helu Jr. set a Nebraska single-game record with 307 rushing yards on 28 carries. The mark topped the previous Nebraska school-record of 294 rushing yards by Calvin Jones in Helu Jr. s rushing total is the third-most in the FBS ranks this season. 4Helu Jr. s effort against Missouri marked just the third time in the past five seasons a player in the Football Bowl Subdivision has had three touchdown runs of at least 50 yards in a game. Helu also set a Nebraska record for singlegame all-purpose yards with 321 against the Tigers. 4Helu has posted four 100-yard rushing games in In addition to his record effort against Mizzou, he has topped the century mark against Idaho, Washington and Kansas State, giving him 11 career 100-yard games. He is just the 15th player in NU history with at least NU I-Backs Game-by-Game in 2010 Roy Helu Jr. Rushing Receiving Game Att. yards Td lg No. yds. TD WKU IDAHO UW SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU A&M CU OU Totals 177 1, Rex Burkhead Rushing Receiving Game Att. yards Td lg No. yds. TD WKU IDAHO UW SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU A&M CU OU Totals yard rushing games. He narrowly missed his fifth 100-yard game of the year with 99 rushing yards at Iowa State. Helu has 11 rushing touchdowns this season, including a career-high tying three against Missouri. His 28 career rushing touchdowns are tied for 11th in Nebraska history. 4Helu has 3,370 career rushing yards, and ranks fourth on the NU career rushing list. In the Missouri game alone, Helu passed Derek Brown, Cory Ross, Dahrran Diedrick, Lawrence Phillips and I.M. Hipp on the career chart, and he has since passed Ken Clark and Calvin Jones. Helu Jr. needs 65 yards in the Holiday Bowl to surpass Eric Crouch (3,434) and move into third on the NU career rushing list. 4Helu has 1,211 rushing yards this season, giving him the 30th 1,000-yard rushing season in school history. His total is the 12th-best in school history, and he is 88 yards from reaching the single-season top 10. Helu is just 22 yards from posting the second-highest rushing total for a Nebraska senior. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 17

18 Nebraska Freshman Records Held by Taylor Martinez Rushing Rushing Yards in a Game 241 at Kansas State Rushing TDs by a Freshman QB 4 at Kansas State Season Rushing Yards by a Freshman QB 942 Longest TD Run by a Freshman 80 vs. Washington and KSU Most 100-Yd. Rushing Games by a Freshman-5 (tied) Passing Passing Yards in a Game 323 at Oklahoma State Passing TDs in a Game 5 at Oklahoma State Passing Yards in a Season 1,435 Passing TDs in a Season 9 Total Offense Total Offense Yards in a Game 435 at Oklahoma State Total Offense Yards in a Season 2,409 Martinez Game-by-Game in 2010 Rushing Passing Game Att. yards Td lg C-A-I yds. Td lg WKU IDAHO UW SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU A&M CU Injured Did Not Play OU Totals , NU Frosh Season Rushing Yards Rk. Player, Position, Year yards 1. Ahman Green, IB, , Taylor Martinez, QB, Calvin Jones, IB, DeAngelo Evans, IB, David Horne, IB, Monte Anthony, IB, Lawrence Phillips, IB, Eric Crouch, QB, Tommie Frazier, QB, Brandon Jackson, IB, NU Frosh Season Rushing TDs Rk. Player, Position, Year TDs 1. Calvin Jones, IB, DeAngelo Evans, IB, Ahman Green, IB, Taylor Martinez, QB, NU QB Season Rushing Yards Rk. Player, Year yards 1. Jammal Lord, , Eric Crouch, , Scott Frost, , Eric Crouch, Jammal Lord, Taylor Martinez, Gerry Gdowski, Eric Crouch, Steve Taylor, Tommie Frazier, Helu has shined against top competition and in road environments. Helu has four 100-yard rushing games in NU s last 11 contests against ranked opponents. In 13 road games since the beginning of the 2008 campaign, Helu has rushed for 1,224 yards on 194 carries and average of 6.3 yards per tote. 4Helu had a Big 12-best 12 runs of 20+ yards in 2009, and 30 rushes of at least 20 yards over his past 29 games. 4Helu had three of the nine 150-yard rushing games by Big 12 players in 2009, and four of the top 13 rushing efforts in the league last season. 4Helu s 81.9 yards per game in 2009 ranked fourth in the Big 12, and his 1,147 rushing yards were the 16th-most in NU history. Burkhead Gives NU Strong 1-2 Punch and Versatile Performer in Backfield Nebraska sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead teams with Helu Jr. to give Nebraska one of the nation s best running back tandems. Burkhead has rushed for 912 yards this season, while averaging 5.7 yards per rush. The Plano, Texas,native has been arguably Nebraska s most valuable performer over the past five games while quarterback Taylor Martinez has been slowed by an ankle injury. 4Burkhead has often engineered the Nebraska offense from the wildcat formation, and has been extremely effective in the role. The 5-11, 210-pounder has posted two of his four career 100-yard rushing games in recent weeks, running for a career-high 129 yards at Iowa State and 101 yards against Colorado. He added 90 rushing yards on 16 carries against Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship Game. 4Burkhead excelled in the Wildcat role against Colorado. In addition to several strong runs out of the formation, Burkhead threw a four-yard touchdown pass to Kyler Reed. He also threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Kinnie on a second-quarter halfback pass. He is believed to be the first Nebraska non-quarterback to throw for two touchdowns in a game in the modern era. Burkhead added his third TD pass of the season on a five-yard TD pass to Reed against Oklahoma. 4Burkhead first debuted in the wildcat role in last year s Holiday Bowl against Arizona. He had an outstanding game in the 33-0 win, rushing 17 times for 89 yards and a touchdown. He also shined against Washington earlier this season, racking up 104 rushing yards on 13 carries. Martinez Making Name for Himself on National Level Nebraska redshirt freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez battled injury throughout the final five games of the season, but has still made his mark in the Nebraska record book and the postseason awards lists. Martinez did not play quarterback in two of Nebraska s final five games, and was limited throughout the month of November after an ankle injury he suffered against Missouri. Despite his limited action in the second half of the year, Martinez was chosen as the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year, and an honorable-mention all-conference quarterback. He was also named a first-team freshman All- American by numerous outlets. Martinez won a tight three-man quarterback race during fall camp, and quickly showed why early in He has accounted for the top five rushing games in school history by a freshman quarterback and four of the top 12 rushing efforts by any Nebraska frosh. He has also accounted for at least 215 yards of total offense seven times, while completing 109-of-187 passes and throwing for nine touchdowns. Martinez s signature performances this season came at Kansas State and at Oklahoma State. Martinez set an NU quarterback record with 241 rushing yards and four touchdowns on just 15 carries against the Wildcats. He also set a then-husker freshman total offense record with 369 yards. That record lasted less than three weeks, as Martinez accumulated 435 yards of total offense at No. 17 Oklahoma State, including an NU freshman record 323 passing yards, and another 112 rushing yards. In the win, he also threw for a freshman-record five touchdowns, the second-most ever by a Nebraska quarterback. Those explosive efforts are the biggest highlights of Martinez s highlight-filled 2010 campaign: 4Martinez has rushed for 942 yards on 148 carries, an average of 6.4 yards per carry. Martinez has 14 rushes of at least 20 yards, including touchdown runs of 67, 46, 43, 20, 80, 35, 80 and 41 yards. The 80-yard touchdown runs against Washington and Kansas State are the longest ever by a Nebraska freshman and the second-longest in school history by a Husker quarterback, trailing only Eric Crouch s school-record 95-yard TD run at Missouri in Martinez owns the three longest runs by an NU quarterback in the past nine seasons. 4Martinez averages 78.5 rushing yards per game to rank ninth in the Big 12. He is fifth nationally among quarterbacks, and also fifth nationally among freshmen. Martinez s game average took a significant hit at Iowa State when he played one play in an emergency role (lined up at WR) and did not have a carry. 4Martinez had 127 rushing yards in the opener, the most ever by a Nebraska freshman quarterback, but he has topped that three times since. He had 157 yards on 14 carries against Idaho, 137 yards at Washington, and an NU quarterback record 241 yards at Kansas State. The 241 rushing yards were the second-most ever by an NU freshman, while his 157 yards vs. Idaho were the sixth-most ever for a Husker frosh. The five 100+ outings this season are the top five rushing totals by an NU quarterback in the past eight seasons. His five 100-yard rushing games ties Ahman Green for the Nebraska freshman record, and marks the most for a quarterback since Eric Crouch in In four road games when he has played at quarterback, Martinez has rushed 64 times for 507 yards and seven touchdowns. He averaged 7.92 yards per rush in opponent stadiums and scored seven touchdowns in 64 carries one TD every 9.1 carries. 4Martinez s 127 rushing yards against Western Kentucky were the most by an NU quarterback in an opener since Tommie Frazier s 130-yard effort against West Virginia in The three straight 100-yard rushing games to open the year marked the first time a Nebraska quarterback topped the century mark in three straight games since Eric Crouch in Prior to this season, no NU quarterback had topped the century mark on the ground since Jammal Lord in NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

19 NU Season Total Offense Rk. Player, Year yards 1. Joe Ganz, , Zac Taylor, , Jammal Lord, , Eric Crouch, , Zac Taylor, , Taylor Martinez, , Sam Keller, , Jerry Tagge, , Scott Frost, , Zac Lee, ,314 Long Rushes by Martinez Rushes of 80 yards or more 2 (2 TD) Rushes of 60 yards or more 3 (3 TD) Rushes of 40 yards or more 7 (6 TD) Rushes of 20 yards or more 14 (8 TD) Note: Martinez also has 23 passes of 20 yards or more. He has accounted for 39 plays of 20 yards or more. Moglia Named Head Coach and President of Virginia UFL Franchise Nebraska executive advisor to the head football coach Joe Moglia was named the Head Coach and President of the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League on Nov. 10. Moglia will remain with the Huskers through the Holiday Bowl before taking over the expansion franchise. Moglia has spent the last two seasons with the Nebraska football program while pursuing his dream of earning a head coaching position. Moglia spent seven years before joining Nebraska as the CEO of TD AMERITRADE. Moglia spent 16 years in coaching before getting into the business world. He was the defensive coordinator at Dartmouth and spent time at Lafayette. Cassidy Placed on Scholarship Nebraska junior safety Austin Cassidy is the latest Husker to go from walk-on to scholarship player. Cassidy was awarded a scholarship by Head Coach Bo Pelini before the 2010 season. A graduate of Lincoln Southwest High School, Cassidy has been a key performer on NU s special teams in 2008 and In addition to continuing in that role this fall, the 6-1, 210-pound Cassidy has moved into a starting role in the second half of the season and earned his first career start against Missouri. Cassidy was also named first-team Academic All-America this season. Pelini has made the walk-on program a huge priority since taking over the Nebraska program. In his first three recruiting classes, Nebraska has welcomed nearly 70 walk-on players into the Nebraska program. Crick Earns Berringer Scholarship Nebraska junior defensive tackle Jared Crick was presented with the Brook Berringer Memorial Endowed Scholarship before the Western Kentucky game. The scholarship was endowed in the memory of former NU quarterback Brook Berringer who died in a plane crash on April 18, Criteria for the scholarship includes the following: football student-athlete; involved in community service with high ideals, excellent character and integrity. A native of Cozad, Neb., Crick has excelled on and off the field during his time with the Cornhuskers. Crick is a two-time first-team all-conference selection in 2009 and Off the field, Crick was named to the 2010 Brook Berringer Citizenship Team for his work in the community. Crick has volunteered on team hospital visits, as a speaker at elementary schools and during a World War II veterans visit BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL 4Martinez has 12 rushing touchdowns, with three each against Western Kentucky and Washington, and four against Kansas State. His 12 rushing TDs are the fourth-most ever by a Nebraska freshman, just two shy of the record. 4Martinez s three rushing TDs vs. WKU were the most ever by an NU freshman in a season opener. It marked the second straight season an NU player has rushed for three touchdowns in the season opener. 4Martinez is the first player to have three games with three or more rushing touchdowns in a season since Eric Crouch had four games with at least three touchdowns in Martinez s effort at KSU also marked the most rushing TDs by a Husker since true freshman I-back David Horne had four rushing touchdowns at Texas A&M in Martinez s two 80-yard rushes are the longest by any Nebraska player since Cory Ross had an 86-yard touchdown run against Missouri in Martinez s 942 rushing yards rank second on the Nebraska freshman season rushing chart, while ranking No. 1 among quarterbacks. He is 142 yards from Ahman Green s Nebraska freshman record (1,086). Eric Crouch held the previous NU freshman QB record with 459 yards in Martinez is 58 yards from the second 1,000-yard rushing season by a Nebraska freshman and the fourth 1,000- yard season by a NU quarterback. It would also mark only the third 1,000-yard rushing season in NCAA history by a freshman quarterback. He is 151 yards from the NCAA record for rushing yards by a freshman quarterback (1,093, Brad Smith, Missouri, 2002). Husker Freshman Quarterbacks to Rush for 100 Yards Rk. Player yards Opponent, Year 1. Taylor Martinez 241 at Kansas State, Taylor Martinez 157 vs. Idaho, Taylor Martinez 137 at Washington, Taylor Martinez 127 vs. Western Kentucky, Taylor Martinez 112 at Oklahoma State, Eric Crouch 108 vs. Texas, 1998 Eric Crouch 108 at Kansas, 1998 Top Freshman Single-Game Rushing Totals in NU History Rk. Player yards Opponent, Year 1. Calvin Jones 294 at Kansas, Taylor Martinez 241 at Kansas State, Ahman Green 176 vs. Washington State, Ahman Green 176 vs. Iowa State, DeAngelo Evans 168 vs. Kansas State, Monte Anthony 157 at Colorado, 1974 Taylor Martinez 157 vs. Idaho, Lawrence Phillips 137 at UCLA, 1993 Taylor Martinez 137 at Washington, DeAngelo Evans 130 vs. Texas, David Horne 128 at Texas A&M, Taylor Martinez 127 vs. Western Kentucky, 2010 Damon Benning 127 vs. Texas Tech, 1993 Martinez Shows Ability to Beat you With His Arm Most of the attention Martinez received throughout 2010 centered on his running ability. That changed at Oklahoma State, when the freshman had easily his most prolific passing day. In a road victory over the No. 17 Cowboys, Martinez completed 23-of-35 passes for 323 yards and five touchdowns. Coupled with his 112 rushing yards, Martinez had one of the most dynamic games in school history for a quarterback. 4The 435 yards of total offense were an NU freshman record and the third-highest single-game total offense outing in school history. 4His 323 passing yards shattered the previous freshman passing record of 193 yards by Eric Crouch in the 1998 Holiday Bowl. The five touchdowns also broke the frosh TD pass record of three shared by Crouch and Tommie Frazier. The five touchdowns tied for the second-most in school history by any player. 4With 323 passing yards and 112 rushing yards, Martinez became the first Nebraska player to pass for 300 yards and rush for 100 yards in the same game. Martinez was also the first to pass for 200 and rush for 100 yards in a game. His performance at Oklahoma State earned Martinez the Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week and the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week awards. Receiving Leader Paul Sidelined by Injury Nebraska s offense suffered a big blow when senior receiver Niles Paul went down with a foot injury in practice on Nov. 23. Paul missed the Colorado game and Oklahoma games, but he and the coaching staff are hopeful Paul can return for the Holiday Bowl game. If he is healthy it would give Paul an opportunity to perform at the site of one of his finest games, as he was named the Offensive MVP of last year s Holiday Bowl game. Paul has been a key figure in Nebraska s receiving corps and return game for each of the past three seasons. A year ago, Paul caught 40 passes for 796 yards and four touchdowns. Paul s receiving yardage total was the fifth-best total in school history and his 19.9 yards per catch led the Big 12 Conference. His per-catch average also ranked third in school history among players with at least 20 receptions and tops among players with 40 catches in a season. This season, Paul has shown similar all-around skills with 39 catches for 516 yards, most recently with four catches for 53 yards at Texas A&M. With 39 catches, Paul is just three receptions from the top 10 on the Husker single-season receptions chart. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 19

20 NU Receptions No. Player, Years Catches 1. Nate Swift, Marlon Lucky, Niles Paul, 2007-present Matt Davison, Maurice Purify, Jeff Kinney, Mike McNeill, 2007-present 79 NU Receiving Yards No. Player, Years yards 1. Johnny Rodgers, , Todd Peterson, , Niles Paul, 2007-present 1, Matt Davison, , Maurice Purify, , Marlon Lucky, , Matt Herian, , Irving Fryar, , Mike McNeill, 2007-present 1,039 NU Single-Season Receiving Yards Rank, Player, Year (Receptions) Y yards 1. Johnny Rodgers, 1972 (55) Nate Swift, 2008 (63) Johnny Rodgers, 1971 (53) Maurice Purify, 2007 (57) Niles Paul, 2009 (40) 796 NU Single-Season Receptions Rank, Player, Year Catches 1. Marlon Lucky, Nate Swift, Nate Swift, Terrence Nunn, Cory Ross, Terrence Nunn, Brandon Kinnie, Niles Paul, Niles Paul, NU Single-Game Receiving Yards Rank, Player, Game yards 1. Matt Davison, at Texas A&M, Oct. 10, Chuck Malito, at Hawaii, Dec. 4, Guy Ingles, vs. Oklahoma St., Oct. 25, Frantz Hardy, vs. Kansas, Sept. 30, Maurice Purify, at Kansas, Nov. 3, Niles Paul, at Kansas, Nov. 14, Frantz Hardy, vs. Maine, Sept. 3, Dennis Richnafsky, at Kansas State, Oct. 7, Niles Paul, vs. Iowa State, Oct. 24, Frosty Anderson, vs. Wisconsin, Sept. 29, NU All-Purpose Yards No. Player, Years yards 1. Johnny Rodgers, , Mike Rozier, , Ahman Green, , Marlon Lucky, , Niles Paul, 2007-present 4,061 Paul had the most complete game of his career in Nebraska s victory at Oklahoma State. Paul accounted for a career-high 274 all-purpose yards in the game, the sixth-best all-purpose game in school history. Included in his effort at Oklahoma State was a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, marking the longest for Nebraska in 61 years and tying the second-longest in NU history. Paul also caught a career-high nine passes, tying for the eighthmost catches for a Husker player. His 131 receiving yards marked the fifth 100-yard receiving game of his career and his first in Paul opened the year with 158 all-purpose yards against Western Kentucky, including five receptions for 92 yards and a 33-yard TD grab. He had two catches of at least 20 yards against the Hilltoppers, then led NU with four catches against Idaho. He tied his previous career high with six catches against Texas, and has had at least four catches in eight of 15 games dating back to last season. 4Paul has moved into the top 10 on the Nebraska career receptions chart, and at 103 career catches, he is just the sixth Husker with 100 career catches. Paul has 1,532 career receiving yards to rank fifth in NU career receiving yards. In 2009, Paul had an impressive list of accomplishments. 4Paul tied the NU school record in 2009 with four 100-yard receiving games, including three in Big 12 play and against Arizona in the Holiday Bowl. His 154 yards on four catches at Kansas represented the sixth-best receiving day in NU history, while his 143 yards vs. Iowa State ranked ninth. 4Paul earned Holiday Bowl Offensive MVP honors by accounting for 237 all-purpose yards, including 123 receiving yards. He had a career-long 74-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter to cap the scoring in a 33-0 rout. 4Paul had 11 catches of at least 20 yards, with nine of those covering 35 yards or more. His 38.5 yards per catch at Kansas was the second-best single-game effort in the Big 12 in Paul ranked second in the Big 12 in both kickoff return and punt return average in 2009, and his allpurpose yards per game ranked ninth in the Big 12. This season, Paul again ranks among the league s best in both categories. 4Paul became the first Husker since Dana Brinson (1986) to lead Nebraska in receiving, kickoff return yards, punt return yards and all-purpose yards. The only other Huskers in history to lead the Huskers in all four categories in the same season are: Johnny Rodgers (1970, 1971, 1972), Pat Fischer (1958) and Dick Hutton (1946). The only other Husker in history to lead NU in four offense/special teams yardage categories in the same season was Frank Solich (1964 all-purpose, KOR, PR, rushing). Paul again leads Nebraska in kickoff and punt return yardage, as well as receiving yardage. He is second in receptions and all-purpose yards. McNeill and Kinnie Also Provide Dangerous Receiving Targets Senior Mike McNeill has been a fixture in the Nebraska passing game for the past three seasons. He was a prolific pass catching tight end, before the 6-4, 235-pound McNeill moved to wide receiver last spring. He teams with Paul and junior Brandon Kinnie to give Nebraska one of the biggest and most physical receiving corps in the Big 12. McNeill set a tight end record with 32 catches as a sophomore in 2008, and was second on the team with 28 catches for 259 yards last season. He also tied with Paul for the team lead with four touchdown catches. McNeill averages 17.4 yards per catch on his 18 receptions this season, and is coming off a four-catch effort against Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship Game. 4In addition to a tight end position record 32 catches in 2008, McNeill s six touchdown receptions were just one shy of the position record. 4McNeill has 79 career catches to rank 10th on the Nebraska career list. McNeill s receptions total represents a Nebraska career tight ends reception record, bettering the 65 by Matt Herian from 2002 to McNeill has 1,039 career receiving yards and has become the 19th Husker and fourth tight end to reach 1,000 career receiving yards. He snared his 11th career touchdown with a 24-yard grab at Washington, then had a career-long 64-yard reception against South Dakota State. 4McNeill had his best game of 2010 at Oklahoma State, posting a career-high five catches for 61 yards. Kinnie also made huge strides in the offseason, and that has carried into outstanding play in Kinnie leads the team with 42 catches, while his 473 yards ranks second. His 42 catches are tied for 10th on the NU single-season receptions list. Kinnie has also caught five touchown passes this season to rank second on the team. 4Kinnie posted his first three career touchdown receptions at Oklahoma State, incuding a 45-yard catch and run to open the scoring in the first quarter. Kinnie s three TD catches tied a school record, accomplished nine previous times in NU history. He added two touchdown catches against Colorado. Kinnie opened the year with a career-high six receptions and 59 yards against Western Kentucky. He excelled against Washington with five receptions for a career-high 105 yards. He totaled 180 all-purpose yards, adding 75 yards on kickoff returns. Against Kansas, Kinnie matched his career-high with six catches for 67 yards. Kinnie has five games with at least four receptions this season. Sophomore tight end Kyler Reed has supplied a big-play threat throughout the year. Reed has 20 catches for 364 yards this season, an impressive 18.2-yard per catch average. Reed has caught a team-high seven touchdown receptions, with four of those covering at least 33 yards. He snared two second-half touchdowns against Colorado, and tied the NU tight end position record with his seventh TD catch of the season against Oklahoma. Reed has been at his best in the stretch run. He has become one of the favorite targets in the NU passing game, catching 17 of his 20 passes in the past seven games. 20 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

21 Nebraska Football Facts Team Season of Football st National Championships... 5 Back-to-Back National Championship Seasons... 2 Undefeated Seasons Perfect Seasons... 9 Total Conference Championships Big 12 Conference Championships... 2 All-Time Games Played... 1,221 All-Time Record (.702) National Ranking in All-Time Wins...4th All-Time Bowl Appearances National Ranking in Bowl Appearances...5th All-Time Bowl Record Home Games Played Home Games Record (.776) Memorial Stadium Games Played Memorial Stadium Record (.760) Consecutive Home Winning Seasons Consecutive Home Sellouts Record in Sellout Streak vs. Ranked Teams All-Time Record in August (1.000) All-Time Record in September (.797) All-Time Record in October (.717) All-Time Record in November (.657) All-Time Record in December (.677) All-Time Record in January (.406) All-Time Record in February (1.000) Since Away Road (on campus) Neutral Sites vs. Big 12 Teams In Big 12 Action (since 96) Home Away Neutral When Scoring 35+ Points When Allowing 10 or Less Points In Overtime At Night vs. Ranked Teams... All-Time Home Away Neutral as No. 1 Team Individual College Football Hall of Fame Players College Football Hall of Fame Coaches... 6 All-Americans CoSIDA Academic All-Americans* NCAA Top Eight Award Winners*... 9 Heisman Trophy Winners... 3 Walter Camp Award Winners... 3 Maxwell Trophy Winners... 1 Outland Trophy Winners*... 9 Lombardi Trophy Winners... 5 Butkus Award Winners... 1 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Winners... 1 Davey O Brien Award Winners... 1 Rimington Award Winners... 1 Bednarik Award Winners... 1 Nagurski Trophy Winners... 1 Retired Jerseys Retired Numbers... 2 All-Conference Selections *Total leads the nation NU Streaks...The Huskers have... 4 won 98 straight when rushing for 400 yards 4 scored in 191 consecutive games 4 scored in 277 straight home games 4 shut out opponents 105 times Nebraska Knocks Off Ranked Foes in Back-to-Back Weeks Nebraska had one of its most impressive two-week stretches in recent years when it knocked off Oklahoma State and Missouri in late October. The Huskers defeated then unbeaten and No. 17 Oklahoma State in Stillwater, 51-41, on Oct. 23, before coming home a week later to knock off seventh-ranked Missouri, The wins over Oklahoma State and Missouri marked the first time Nebraska had defeated ranked opponents in consecutive games since defeating No. 25 Missouri (34-20) and No. 24 Texas A&M (28-27) in Prior to this season, the last time Nebraska defeated a pair of teams ranked 20th or higher in consecutive games came at the end of the 1999 season when NU knocked off No. 12 Texas in the Big 12 title game and sixth-ranked Tennessee in the Fiesta Bowl. 4The win over No. 7 Missouri was the highest ranked team NU had defeated since a win over No. 2 Oklahoma in 2001 in Lincoln. It also marked the first time NU had defeated a top-10 team since that 2001 game against OU, ending a streak of 12 straight losses against top-10 teams. 4The win at 17th-ranked Oklahoma State represented the highest ranked team NU had defeated on the road since a win at No. 2 Washington in September of Nebraska is 5-4 against ranked teams since the start of the 2009 season. The Huskers were 3-2 against ranked teams in 2009, and are 2-2 this season, suffering three-point losses to Texas A&M and Oklahoma. The Huskers three wins against ranked teams last year marked their most wins over ranked teams since four wins over ranked foes during a 12-1 campaign in Nebraska s win at Oklahoma State was its third win over a ranked team away from home in the past two seasons, including the win at Missouri last year and a victory over No. 22 Arizona in the Holiday Bowl. 4Before the 2009 and 2010 seasons, NU last posted multiple wins over ranked teams in back-to-back seasons in 2000 and Nebraska won at least two games against ranked teams in 11 straight seasons from 1991 to In Big 12 play, NU defeated three teams that entered the contest unbeaten (KSU, OSU, MU). Before its wins over Oklahoma State and Missouri, NU last defeated a pair of unbeatens that late in the season in 1995 when NU knocked off 6-0 Kansas State on Oct. 21 and 12-0 Florida in the Fiesta Bowl to close the year. Lofty Rankings Nebraska finished the 2009 season with its highest postseason ranking (No. 14 in both polls) since the 2001 season. The Huskers also started the 2010 season in its best poll position in several seasons. 4The Huskers were No. 8 in the preseason Associated Press Poll and were ranked ninth in the first USA Today Coaches Poll. The rankings represent NU s highest starting position since opening at No. 4 in the AP poll in Nebraska s No. 8 preseason ranking was the first time in the top 10 at any point since being ranked 10th by the AP in October of 2003 following a 5-0 start to the season. 4NU was ranked fifth in the Oct. 10 AP poll and fourth in the coaches poll, Nebraska s highest rankings since entering the 2002 Rose Bowl against Miami ranked fourth in the nation. The Huskers moved back into the top 10 in both polls following the win over Missouri on Oct. 30, but slipped back to second 10 following the loss at Texas A&M. 4Nebraska has received first-place votes in the coaches poll two separate weeks this season, the first time since 2001 that NU has received a first-place vote in either poll. A win in the Holiday Bowl would likely give the 17th-ranked (AP) Huskers their first back-to-back top-15 finishes since 2000 and Nebraska Has Recent History of Fourth-Quarter Excellence Nebraska has been among the nation s best fourth-quarter teams under Bo Pelini. In 2008, NU ranked second nationally in fourth-quarter points scored (155) and fourth-quarter point differential (+103). The 2009 season was no different as NU outscored the opposition 96-32, with the 32 points allowed tying Alabama for the lowest in the nation. The 64-point differential in the fourth quarter was the fourth-best nationally. 4The fourth-quarter highlight in 2009 was at No. 24 Missouri. NU trailed 12-0 entering the fourth quarter, before scoring 27 unanswered points. The rally from a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit tied a school record, and the 27 points were the most by NU in any quarter since the 2004 season opener, and the most in the fourth quarter since NU allowed Big 12 opponents just 23 fourth-quarter points and held eight foes without a fourth-quarter point. 4Nebraska outscored its opponents in the second half in The 55 second-half points were the fewest allowed by any team in the nation. 4Under Bo Pelini, Nebraska is 30-2 when leading at any point in the fourth quarter. The lone losses were onepoint setbacks against Virginia Tech and Texas in This season, Nebraska has allowed 51 fourth-quarter points, while scoring 64 of its own. Injury Bug a Factor For Huskers Throughout 2010 Nebraska endured more than its share of injuries in 2010, beginning in fall camp when four returning starters were sidelined for all of part of the season. 4Senior offensive lineman Mike Smith suffered a season-ending leg injury during the first week of fall camp. Smith was Nebraska s starting left tackle each of the past two seasons, collecting 26 career starts. Smith was set to play a key role on the line this fall, with the ability to possibly serve as a key backup at tackle, guard or even center. Smith has been working out recently, and could see a limited role in the bowl game. 4Sophomore linebacker Sean Fisher also suffered a season-ending leg injury during fall camp. Fisher started six games as a redshirt freshman last fall, and was expected to be among the Huskers top linebackers in Sophomore linebacker Will Compton joined Fisher on the sidelines when he suffered a foot injury in practice on Sept. 2, just two days before the opener. Compton has since returned, seeing action in the past seven games. 4Senior tight end Dreu Young underwent back surgery in late August and was unable to return. Young also battled back issues during his junior campaign. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 21

22 Huskers Top 10 Home Crowds No. Attend. Opponent Date 1. 86,304 La.-Lafayette (W, 55-0) Sept. 26, ,115 Oklahoma (W, 10-3) Nov. 7, ,107 Texas Tech (L, 31-10) Oct. 17, ,998 Kansas State (W, 17-3) Nov. 21, ,938 Iowa State (L, 9-7) Oct. 24, ,907 Missouri (W, 31-17) Oct. 30, ,831 Virginia Tech (L, 35-30) Sept. 27, ,800 Colorado (W, 37-14) Nov. 24, ,732 Idaho (W, 38-17) Sept. 11, ,719 Florida Atlantic (W, 49-3) Sept. 5, 2009 Largest Crowds To See Nebraska Play No. Opponent Attend. 1. at Penn State, Sept. 14, , Miami (Rose Bowl), Jan. 3, , Stanford (Rose Bowl), Jan. 1, ,000 at USC, Sept. 16, , at Texas A&M, Nov. 20, , vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, Sept. 26, , vs. Oklahoma, Nov. 7, , vs. Texas Tech, Oct. 17, , vs. Kansas State, Nov. 21, , at Texas, Oct. 27, ,968 home games in bold Nebraska Cracks Top 10 in Average Home Attendance Nebraska ranked 10th nationally and second among Big 12 schools in average attendance in Nebraska averaged a school-record 85,888 fans for seven home games, including a school-record 86,304 fans against Louisiana-Lafayette. Five Big 12 teams ranked in the top 30 nationally in attendance, led by fourth-ranked Texas (101,175 fans per game). This season Nebraska averaged 85,664 fans for its seven home games. Huskers in the NFL Player Titus Adams, DT Larry Asante, S Zack Bowman, CB Stewart Bradley, LB Chris Brooks, WR Josh Brown, PK Kris Brown, PK Correll Buckhalter, RB Josh Bullocks, S Adam Carriker, DT Phillip Dillard, LB Cody Glenn, LB Russ Hochstein, OL Brandon Jackson, RB Chris Kelsay, DE Sam Koch, P Lydon Murtha, OL Carl Nicks, OL Chris Patrick, OL Zach Potter, TE Dominic Raiola, C Barrett Ruud, LB Scott Shanle, LB Matt Slauson, OL Le Kevin Smith, DT Ndamukong Suh, DT Barry Turner, DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, DE Fabian Washington, CB Demorrio Williams, LB Team Cleveland (Injured Reserve) Tampa Bay Chicago Philadelphia Indianapolis St. Louis San Diego Denver Chicago Washington New York Giants Indianapolis Denver Green Bay Buffalo Baltimore Miami New Orleans San Francisco (Injured Reserve) Jacksonville Detroit Tampa Bay New Orleans New York Jets Denver Detroit Chicago Detroit Baltimore Kansas City 4Junior reserve cornerback Anthony Blue suffered his second knee injury in the past 2 1/2 years during fall camp and was sidelined for the year. Blue was expected to be among Nebraska s top reserves at corner. Aside from those injuries, Nebraska made it through the first half of its schedule relatively healthy, but that has since changed. Quarterback Taylor Martinez injured an ankle against Missouri, missed the second half of that contest and has been limited since. Adding to Nebraska s quarterback issue is the sore hand of backup quarterback Zac Lee, who did not play in three straight games before returning to reserve duty against Colorado. Alfonzo Dennard, one of the nation s top cornerbacks, suffered a concussion against Missouri in the first quarter and missed the remainder of that game and NU s game at Iowa State. Senior receiver Niles Paul suffered a foot injury and missed NU s final two games, but is hopeful of seeing bowl action. Nebraska Among Leaders in Associated Press National Titles Notre Dame leads the nation by winning eight Associated Press national titles since 1936, with Oklahoma (7), Alabama (6), Miami (5), USC (5), Nebraska (4) and Minnesota (4) next in line. While the Huskers were awarded the national title by the coaches in 1997, NU finished second to Michigan in the AP poll. In 1970, Nebraska was awarded the AP national title, but not the coaches (Texas was first, Ohio State second and NU third) as the final poll was released before the bowl games were played. In the coaches poll (since 1950), NU is tied for fourth with Miami and Texas with four titles, behind Alabama and Oklahoma with six apiece, and USC with five. NCAA Record Sellout Streak One of the most remarkable streaks in collegiate sports reached another milestone on Sept. 26, 2009, against Louisiana-Lafayette when Nebraska celebrated the 300th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium. A stadium record crowd of 86,304 fans were on hand for the historic event, and the streak reached 311 games this season. The sellout streak dates back to Hall of Fame Coach Bob Devaney s first year in 1962 (vs. Missouri on Nov. 3). Notre Dame is second in all-time consecutive sellouts with 220, 91 fewer than Nebraska. NU Owns Dominant Advantage at Memorial Stadium Nebraska has rewarded the loyalty of its fans with incredible success at Memorial Stadium through the years. 4Nebraska has won at least six home games in 20 of the past 24 seasons. Nebraska is at home in the last 22 seasons (since 1989). Nebraska finished 6-1 at home this season, its best record at Memorial Stadium since also going 6-1 in 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, and overall has posted 40 unbeaten and untied home seasons. 4The Huskers are (.776, 662 games, 121 years) in Lincoln, and (.759, 507 games, 88 years) in Memorial Stadium (since 1923). Nebraska has had 42 straight winning home seasons, including Nebraska posted its 500th all-time home win against Idaho on Sept. 11. The 500th home victory put Nebraska in elite company. Only three other schools in college football history (Michigan, Ohio State, Tennessee) reached the 500-win plateau at home before Nebraska. Memorial Stadium Expansion for 2013 Approved The Nebraska Board of Regents approved an expansion plan for the east side of Memorial Stadium, which will increase Memorial Stadium s attendance to more than 90,000. NU plans to expand Memorial Stadium by adding approximately 5,000 new seats, which will include between 2,000 and 2,250 new club seats, approximately 400 to 500 seats within approximately 30 new indoor/outdoor suites, and approximately 2,500 to 2,800 new general seats, including additional seating for disabled patrons. Each new seating area would include dedicated restrooms and concessions areas. A new grand lobby, expanded concourse, and additional first-aid areas would also be added. No current East Stadium seats will be removed and no season ticket holders will be required to relocate their seats as part of this project. The proposed height of the new addition to be constructed above and around the current east balcony will be similar to the West Stadium, completed in Within the six proposed levels of the new East Stadium building, approximately 40,000 square feet of interior shell space will also be created. Athletics will retain approximately 20,000 of the undeveloped space for future growth, and as part of a unique partnership between athletics and UNL Research, will allocate approximately 20,000 square feet for future office and laboratory space for research at UNL. The total projected cost of the project is $55.5 million. The proposal calls for $40.5 million to come from private donations and the remaining $15 million from bond revenues. Approximately $7 million in new revenue is expected to be generated annually from the new seating. These additional revenues will be used to pay off the bonds. Construction could begin in November of 2011 and be complete by the fall of Huskers Prominent on National Football League Rosters Nebraska has a long-standing tradition of placing large numbers of players in the NFL. NU had 26 players on 2010 NFL opening-day rosters and three other players on practice squads. The Huskers are represented on the rosters of 19 NFL teams. Nearly 40 former Huskers were in training camps. Nebraska owns one of the most impressive histories of any school in producing NFL-caliber players. Since the start of Big 12 play in 1996, Nebraska has led all Big 12 schools with 65 players selected in the NFL Draft. No other conference school has had more than 57 players chosen in that period. The Huskers have been especially impressive on defense, with 43 players chosen since No other Big 12 school has had more than 30. Three Huskers were selected in the 2010 NFL Draft, marking the 41st consecutive season at least three Nebraska players were taken in the draft. 22 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

23 Nebraska Set for Move to Big Ten in 2011 June 11, 2010 was a historic day for the University of Nebraska, as NU was admitted to the Big Ten Conference as the 12th member of the nation s oldest conference. The Cornhuskers will begin play in the Big Ten in The Huskers have a long history of meeting Big Ten opponents on the gridiron, compiling an all-time record against the league s other 11 members. Nebraska most recently met a Big Ten opponent in a victory over Michigan in the 2005 Alamo Bowl. NU s last regularseason matchup with a Big Ten opponent was a home-andhome series in 2002 and 2003 with Penn State. The schools split the two games, each winning at home. The Big Ten Conference announced its divisional alignment on Sept. 1. The Huskers will compete in The Legends Division with Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota and Northwestern. The Leaders Division is comprised of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue and Wisconsin. Nebraska s first Big Ten game will be at Wisconsin on Oct. 1, 2011, with its first Big Ten home game against Ohio State on Oct. 8, The first Big Ten Championship Game is set for Indianapolis Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 3, Nebraska Closes out Run in Big 12 Conference Nebraska s appearance in the Big 12 Conference Championship Game against Oklahoma was th Huskers final conference game as a member of the league. The Huskers win over Colorado on Nov. 26 gave NU an regularseason record in its 15 seasons of Big 12 play. Nebraska also had a 2-4 record in conference championship games. Conference Crowns Nebraska made its sixth trip to the Big 12 title game and its second consecutive. The Huskers played in three of the first four Big 12 title games. Nebraska is one of three teams to capture two or more Big 12 titles, joining Oklahoma with seven and Texas with three. Kansas State, Texas A&M and Colorado each captured one Big 12 crown. Oklahoma leads the way with eight Big 12 title game appearances, followed by Nebraska with six and Texas with five. The Huskers have won 43 football conference championships overall, including eight under Coach Bob Devaney and 13 under Coach Tom Osborne. Caputo Presented With Jake Young Memorial Scholarship Nebraska junior center Mike Caputo was presented with the Jake Young Memorial Endowed Scholarship before the Idaho game. The scholarship is awarded to a varsity football student-athlete who demonstrates a high level of athletic and academic achievement and effective leadership skills. The scholarship honors the former Nebraska All-America and Academic All-America center who was killed in a terrorist attack in Bali in October of Caputo, a graduate of Millard North High School, has moved into the role of starting center this fall. He was Nebraska s No. 2 center each of the past two seasons. Originally a walk-on Caputo was presented a scholarship before the start of the 2009 season. Seeing Double The 2010 Nebraska roster includes three sets of twins and five total sets of brothers. Courtney and Steven Osborne of Garland, Texas, signed with the Huskers in 2008 and enter their third season in the program Courtney as a safety and Steven at wide receiver. Colin and Conor McDermott walked on to Nebraska from Omaha Creighton Prep high school and will both be sophomore defensive ends this fall. Jake and Spencer Long also hail from Omaha (Elkhorn High School) and are in their second season in the program. Jake lines up at tight end, while Spencer is an offensive lineman. In addition to the three sets of twins, Nebraska also has another set of brothers on the roster Ben and Jake Cotton. The Cottons are the sons of Nebraska associate head coach Barney Cotton, and senior defensive back Adam Watson is the son of offensive coordinator Shawn Watson. In addition, walk-on freshman offensive lineman Mark Pelini is the nephew of Bo and Carl Pelini. Nebraska Football A Family Affair The Cotton family is one of just several father-son combinations who have played for Nebraska represented on the 2010 Cornhusker roster. Barney lettered at Nebraska in , while Ben is a sophomore tight end and Jake is a freshman defensive lineman. Other current Nebraska players whose fathers also played at NU include DB Joey Felici (Tony, ), LB Sean Fisher (Todd, 1983), DE Andy Gdowski (Tom, ), WR KC Hyland (John, ), DB Brent Moravec (Mark, ), DE Jay Martin (Bob, ), C Cole Pensick (Dan, ), LB Colby Starkebaum (John, ) and DT Baker Steinkuhler (Dean, ). NFL Has Large Influence on Nebraska Roster Several 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 Other players whose fathers played in the NFL include Anthony Blue (Anthony, Sr., Seattle, 1987), Zac Lee (Bob, Minnesota, Atlanta, L.A. Rams, ), Jay Martin (Bob, N.Y. Jets, San Francisco, ), Baker Steinkuhler (Dean, Houston, ), Anthony West (Robert, Kansas City, San Francisco, ) and Lester Ward (Lester, Sr., Dallas). NEBRASKA FOOTBALL CONTINUES TO WIN IN THE CLASSROOM Nebraska football has long been one of the nation s most successful programs on the field. Success in the classroom is also a cornerstone of the Nebraska football program. CASSIDY NAMED TO ESPN ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA TEAM Nebraska junior safety Austin Cassidy was named to the ESPN Academic All-American team on Nov. 23. Cassidy is Nebraska s first first-team academic All-American since Dane Todd and Kurt Mann earned the honors in Cassidy carries a 3.88 cumulative grade-point average in psychology, and was previously named to the all-district team for the second straight year. Cassidy was one of three Big 12 Conference representatives on the first-team academic All-America list. NATION-LEADING TOTAL OF COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS The selection of Cassidy gives NU a nation-leading total of 99 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in football. Nebraska also leads the nation in academic All-Americans with 279 academic All-Americans across all teams and all sports. NU LEADS IN ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12 SELECTIONS Nebraska had 23 players named to the 2010 academic All-Big 12 team, including 13 first-team selections, and 10 second-team honorees. Nebraska s 23 honorees were the highest total in the Big 12 Conference. The group was highlighted by four players who earned academic All-Big 12 honors for a third time, including seniors Adi Kunalic and Thomas Grove and juniors Ryan Hill and Lance Thorell. Seven other Huskers earned academic all-conference accolades for a second time. Former Husker linebacker Blake Lawrence was among the honorees nominated with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average. SENIOR CLASS IN STRONG ACADEMIC STANDING Nebraska s 23-player senior class includes six players who played the 2010 season as graduate students. Among those, defensive end Tyrone Fahie graduated in December of 2009 in just 3 ½ years, while offensive lineman D.J. Jones, quarterback Zac Lee and defensive back Anthony West picked up their degrees in May. Tight end Mike McNeill and offensive lineman Mike Smith joined the group in summer commencement exercises. 4Another seven seniors completed their degree work in the fall, giving the Huskers 13 graduates playing in the Holiday Bowl. All but one member of the senior class are expected to complete their degrees by the end of the 2011 spring semester. 4Among Bo Pelini s first three senior classes, 52 of 57 players are on track to earn their degree by next August. NEBRASKA Posts Impressive EXHAUSTED ELIGIBILITY GRADUATION RATES Nebraska 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 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 FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 23

24 National Rankings Associated Press (Dec. 5) No. Team (1st) Record Points 1. Auburn (36) , Oregon (23) , TCU (1) , Wisconsin , Stanford , Ohio State , Michigan State , Arkansas , Oklahoma Boise State LSU Virginia Tech Nevada Missouri Alabama Oklahoma State Nebraska Texas A&M South Carolina Utah Mississippi State West Virginia Florida State Hawaii Connecticut USA Today Coaches (Dec. 5) No. Team (1st) Record Points 1. Oregon (34) , Auburn (24) , TCU (1) , Wisconsin , Stanford , Ohio State , Michigan State , Oklahoma ,008 Arkansas , Boise State Virginia Tech LSU Oklahoma State Missouri Nevada Nebraska Texas A&M Alabama Utah South Carolina West Virginia Mississippi State Florida State UCF Hawaii Huskers in the 2010 Polls Date AP C H BCS Results Pre def. Western Kentucky, def. Idaho, def. Washington, def. South Dakota State, idle def. Kansas State, lost to Texas, def. Oklahoma St., def. Missouri, def. Iowa State, (OT) def. Kansas, lost to Texas A&M, def. Colorado, lost to Oklahoma, A Look Ahead to 2011 Nebraska is set for big changes in 2011 with its move to the Big Ten Conference. On the field, Nebraska s changes will not be as drastic, but the Huskers must replace 10 starters who will be lost to graduation. Offensively, Nebraska will return six players who have made at least nine starts this season. Nebraska will return seven defensive players who have been regular starters during the latter half of the season, but must replace four seniors who have been mainstays for the Blackshirts. The Husker special teams will need to be re-tooled following the loss of Alex Henery, NU starting place-kicker and punter, and kickoff specialist Adi Kunalic. Below is a quick look at Nebraska s 2011 schedule and its returning starting experience for Nebraska Schedule Nine opponents on Nebraska s 2011 schedule are participating in bowl games this year, including BCS Bowl teams Wisconsin (Rose) and Ohio State (Sugar), which will be the Huskers first two Big Ten Conference games next October. The Huskers non-league slate will open with Tennessee-Chattanooga on Sept. 3, followed by a visit from Fresno State (Humanitarian), and a return game against Washington on Sept. 17 (Holiday). NU caps its non-conference slate with a road trip to Wyoming on Sept. 24. The Big Ten Conference schedule includes home games against Ohio State, Michigan State (Capital One), Northwestern (Ticket City) and Iowa (Insight), with road tests at Wisconsin, Minnesota, Penn State (Outback) and Michigan (Gator). Date Opponent 10 Record Note Sept. 3 Tenn.-Chattanooga 6-5 Nebraska s second-game against FCS opponent since 2006 Sept. 10 Fresno State 8-4 Teams scheduled to meet three times between 2011 and 2016 Sept. 17 Washington 6-6 Teams to meet for third time in 12 months in Lincoln Sept. 24 at Wyoming 3-9 Start of three-game series between /NU 5-0 all-time Oct. 1 at Wisconsin 11-1 First Big Ten Conference game/nu holds 3-2 all-time lead Oct. 8 Ohio State 11-1 First-meeting between NU and OSU since 1956/OSU leads 2-0 all-time Oct. 22 at Minnesota meetings with UM owning edge/last meeting was in 1990 Oct. 29 Michigan State 11-1 Nebraska holds 5-0 all-time lead, including 2003 Alamo Bowl win Nov. 5 Northwestern 7-5 Last played in 2000 Alamo Bowl/NU leads 3-1 all-time Nov. 12 at Penn State 7-5 PSU leads 7-6 in 13 meetings/last met in 2003 in Lincoln Nov. 19 at Michigan 7-5 Have not played in regular season since 1962/UM leads series Nov. 26 Iowa 7-5 Border states have met 41 times but not since 2000 season Offense Nebraska loses three starting offensive linemen, as well as Roy Helu Jr., Niles Paul and Mike McNeill from the skill position group. Six players with at least nine starts this season will be back in Player, Position, Year in 2010, ( Starts), Notes» Brandon Kinnie, WR, Jr. (13)...Has produced one of top 10 single-season receptions efforts in Nebraska history» Mike Caputo, C, Jr. (13)...Former walk-on has turned into one of Big 12 s top offensive lineman in first year as starter» Marcel Jones, OT, Jr. (13)...Missed much of 2010 with injury, but was a full-time starter at OT most of 2009 season» Jeremiah Sirles, OT, RFr. (13)...Rare freshman offensive lineman to start at Nebraska» Ben Cotton, TE, So. (13)...Part of outstanding young tight end tandem with fellow sophomore Kyler Reed» Taylor Martinez, QB, RFr. (11)...Has produced one of most prolific seasons in NCAA history by a freshman quarterback» Kyler Reed, TE, So. (10)...Has tied Nebraska tight end record for touchdowns in a season with seven this fall» Tyler Legate, FB., Jr. (9)...Physical lead blocking presence for Nebraska runners» Khiry Cooper, WR, So. (4)...Two-sport standout (baseball) started four games in 09, before serving in back-up role this fall» Cody Green, QB, So. (4)...Dual threat QB is 4-0 in career as starter, winning two games in both 2009 and 2010» Curenski Gilleylen, WR, Jr.. (2)...Has shown big-play potential and could be poised for bigger role in 2011» Rex Burkhead, IB, So. (1)...Shared time with Roy Helu Jr. in 2010 and became one of key pieces to NU offense Defense Nebraska loses veteran defensive end Pierre Allen, along with five senior defensive backs who have seen extensive action, led by Prince Amukamara, Eric Hagg and DeJon Gomes. Player, Position, Year in 2010, ( Starts), Notes» Jared Crick, DT, Jr. (27)...Two-time first-team All-Big 12 pick will be among nation s top returning defenders in 2011» Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Jr. (21)...Second-team All-Big 12 in 2010, and poised to be NU s next honors candidate at DB» Baker Steinkuhler, DT, So. (13)...Earned honorable-mention All-Big 12 honors in first season playing alongside Crick» Cameron Meredith, DE, So. (13)...Second-team All-Big 12 in first season as starter, and could be in line for bigger honors» Lavonte David, LB, Jr., (13)...Second-team All-American in 2010 and likely to be strong Butkus Award candidate in 2011» Will Compton, LB, So., (11)...Came back from early-season injury, and will help give NU one of best LB corps in nation» Austin Cassidy, S, Jr. (6)...Started final six games and solidified one of nation s best secondaries» Sean Fisher, LB, So., (6)...Missed all of 2010 season with broken leg after starting six games as a redshirt freshman» Lance Thorell, DB, Jr. (6)...Has seen extensive action in dime and nickel packages since dating back to 2008 season» Courtney Osborne, S., So. (4)...Came on late in the season and proved to be a play-maker from safety position» P.J. Smith, S, So., (3)...Early-season starter could push to move back into prominent role in 2011 season» Eric Martin, DE, So. (2)...Special teams star started two games at LB early in season before moving to defensive end» Anthony Blue, CB, So. (2)...Saw action on special teams in 2009 after returning from knee injury» Ciante Evans, CB, Fr. (1)...One of three true freshmen to see action this season and could be called on for big role in 2011» Alonzo Whaley, LB, So. (1)...Will help make the Nebraska linebacking corps one of nation s best in 2011 Kickers/Specialists Nebraska loses both punter/place-kicker Alex Henery and kickoff specialist Adi Kunalic, and will need to identify their replacements. Starting long snapper P.J. Mangieri and starting holder Brett Maher return in 2011, along with Tim Marlowe, Rex Burkhead and Brandon Kinnie who have all played a role in the return game this season. 24 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

25 THE PELINI FILE Born: Dec. 13, 1967 Hometown: Youngstown, Ohio Wife: Mary Pat Children: Patrick, Kate and Caralyn High School: Cardinal Mooney, 1986 College: Ohio State, 1990 Coaching Experience Nebraska, 2008-present Head Coach LSU, defensive coordinator Oklahoma, 2004 co-defensive coordinator, defensive backs Nebraska, 2003 defensive coordinator, interim head coach for Alamo Bowl Green Bay Packers, linebackers New England Patriots, linebackers San Francisco 49ers, assistant secondary Cardinal Mooney High School, 1993 quarterbacks Iowa, 1991 graduate assistant Playing Experience , Ohio State, free safety bo pelini Head Coach l Third Season Record l 3-0 Bowl Game Record It is about the process. Any Nebraska fan or casual observer of the Cornhusker football program has heard Head Coach Bo Pelini use that phrase to describe his guiding philosophy for his team to be a success. Exactly what that process is may not be as easy to define. But it is clear that the process Pelini envisions for his program includes working hard and doing the right thing every day to ensure long-term and repeated success. Pelini s process continued to prove successful in his third year as head coach. Pelini guided Nebraska to its third Big 12 North Division title in his three years as head coach. He is the only coach in Big 12 history to win at least a share of a divisional title in each of his first three seasons. Nebraska enters the Holiday Bowl with a 10-3 record, giving the Huskers consecutive 10-win seasons for the first time since 2000 and Pelini has guided Nebraska to nine or more wins in each of his first three seasons, joining Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne and Frank Solich as the only coaches in NU history to win at least nine games in each of their first three seasons. Pelini s 29 victories over the past three years also leads a group of 18 head coaches who were hired prior to the start of the 2008 campaign. During the Huskers 2010 run, Pelini also guided Nebraska to wins over ranked teams in back-to-back weeks knocking off Oklahoma State and Missouri in late October to take control of the Big 12 North. The victories marked the first time NU had defeated top-20 ranked teams in consecutive games since The win at No. 17 Oklahoma State was the highest ranked team NU had defeated on the road since 1997, while the victory over seveneth-ranked Missouri in Lincoln was the highest-ranked team NU had defeated in nine seasons. head coach. Just two seasons removed from ranking near the bottom of several Big 12 and national defensive categories, the Blackshirts ascended to a position as one of the nation s most dominant defenses in Nebraska led the nation in scoring defense last year, allowing just 10.4 points per game, while pitching a pair of shutouts. The 10.4 points per game marked the lowest average allowed by Nebraska since the Blackshirts also led the nation by allowing 9.5 points per game in The 2009 season also marked the first time NU posted two shutouts since 2003 when Pelini served as defensive coordinator, and the 2009 Huskers held eight of 14 opponents to 10 or fewer points. The Blackshirts also topped the pass efficiency defense and red zone defense lists and ranked in the top 10 nationally in sacks, rushing defense and total defense. The yards per game allowed ranked as the school s best since Under Pelini s guidance, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was one of the most decorated defensive players in 2010 BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Nebraska Under Coach Pelini Overall vs. AP Ranked Teams vs. AP Top 10 Teams vs. Unranked Teams vs. Big 12 Teams Home Road Neutral In August In September In October In November In December In January When Rushing for 200 or more yards When Rushing for 300 or more yards When Passing for 200 or more yards When Passing for 300 or more yards When NU player rushes for 100 yards When NU has two 100-yard rushers When NU player has 100 yards receiving When Opponent has 100 Yd. Rusher When Scoring 35 or More Points When Holding Opponent to 10 Pts. or less When forcing three or more turnovers When Nebraska scores first When Nebraska leads at halftime When Nebraska trails at halftime When Nebraska is tied at halftime Games decided by 11 points or more Games decided by 10 or less Games decided by 7 or less Games decided by 3 or less Overtime games college football history. The first defensive lineman to be a finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 15 seasons, Suh finished fourth in the voting. He was also the first defensive player to be named the Associated Press Player of the Year, and was a unanimous All-American. Suh s hardware included the Outland, Lombardi, Nagurski and Bednarik awards. The awardwinning season for Suh came just two seasons after LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey won three major awards and was an All-American while Pelini served as LSU s defensive coordinator. Suh and Dorsey are the only players in the past 14 seasons to sweep the Nagurski and Bednarik awards. Pelini guided the Huskers to a 9-4 record in 2008, capped by victories in the Huskers final four games and six of the season s final seven contests. The late-season surge allowed Nebraska to earn a share of the Big 12 North championship, and the Huskers picked up their ninth win with a come-from-behind victory over Clemson in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl. The win was a fitting conclusion for a team that developed a toughness that was a direct extension of its head coach. Pelini s nine wins were the most nationally among first-time head coaches in Nebraska won its final four games of 2008 to carry the longest winning streak into a season since The 6-1 run to close the year tied for the best by an NU team since 1997, and Nebraska won its final four games for just the second time since In fact, through two seasons, Pelini s Nebraska teams have a 10-2 record in games played on or after Nov. 1. The only losses are to teams that appeared in the BCS National Championship Game later that season. The success under Pelini in 2008 was attributed to both sides of the football. The Husker offense continued to rank among the nation s best, finishing in the nation s top 20 in passing offense, scoring offense and total offense. The biggest gains were made on the defensive side of the ball where Pelini implemented his proven defensive system. Nebraska improved its total defensive average by yards per game and finished second in the Big 12 in total defense. The run defense allowed yards per game, nearly cutting its average from 2007 in half and finishing in the top 25 nationally in that category. The Blackshirts also posted 35 sacks, nearly tripling the total of the previous season. The successful first season for Pelini came as a result of his ability to quickly implement his attitude and leadership into the program. Nebraska Athletic Director and Hall of Fame coach Tom Osborne named Pelini the 28th head coach in Nebraska football history on Dec. 2, Pelini wasted no time instilling a disciplined approach on and off the field, while also embracing the traditions of the Cornhusker football program. Pelini built a coaching staff with close ties to both the Pelini family and the Nebraska football family. Pelini s expertise has always been defense, and the 2010 Blackshirts again reflected his defensive acumen. The Huskers enter the Holiday Bowl ranked 10th nationally in total defense, after finishing seventh in that category last season. Nebraska is in position to finish in the top 10 in total defense in consecutive seasons for the first time since In 2009, Pelini guided Nebraska to a 10-4 record and the Big 12 North Championship. The Huskers posted their first 10-win season in six years and were ranked No. 14 in both final national polls, NU s highest ranking at the end of the season since Nebraska fell just one point and one second short of its first Big 12 title in a decade, dropping a decision to second-ranked Texas in the Big 12 Championship Game. Nebraska capped the year with a dominant 33-0 shutout of Arizona in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl, giving Pelini a 3-0 bowl record as NU s head coach. Nebraska s path to the conference title game was not an easy one. After a pair of disappointing October losses, Nebraska stood 4-3 overall and just 1-2 in Big 12 play. However, for a second straight year, Pelini did not waver, using his steady process to get his team back on track as Nebraska played its best football to close the season. The Huskers reeled off five straight wins to end the regular season, including three road victories, and captured the division title by two games. Pelini became the first coach in the 14-year history of the Big 12 Conference to win at least a share of a division title in each of his first two seasons. Pelini joined Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne and Frank Solich as coaches who have won at least nine games in each of their first two seasons at Nebraska. Pelini s 19 wins over the past two seasons place him second in victories among coaches who were hired at their respective schools in The resurgence of the Nebraska program under Pelini has been due in large part to remarkable defensive improvement Pelini s area of expertise before taking over as FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 25

26 The Nebraska staff includes three former Husker players, and six full-time assistant coaches with previous experience at Nebraska. Seven coaches have worked alongside Pelini, including five members of the 2003 Husker staff. His Youngstown roots are also represented with three Cardinal Mooney High School grads among the Husker coaches. The Nebraska staff hired by Pelini is in its third season fully intact. Nebraska is one of only nine schools that entered the 2010 season with the same full-time coaching staff for a third consecutive season. Pelini immediately showed the discipline to handle multiple tasks following his hiring. While quickly taking charge of all aspects of the Nebraska program, Pelini was also committed to finishing what he had started at LSU. Pelini returned to Baton Rouge in mid-december of 2007 and successfully orchestrated the Tigers defensive game plan for the BCS National Championship Game against Ohio State. The win was keyed by a defense that forced three turnovers and had five sacks. Following the championship victory, Pelini turned his full focus to Nebraska. His first order of business in Lincoln was to pull together the Huskers 2008 recruiting class. Pelini successfully organized and led a recruiting charge that allowed Nebraska to sign a talented and balanced recruiting class that February. Pelini also understands the importance of the storied Nebraska walk-on program, and has integrated it as a key part of the Huskers recruiting plan. The Cornhusker staff has welcomed nearly 70 walk-ons to the program in the first three seasons, and will continue to make the walk-on program a focus in future years. Pelini has also reached out to two groups that form the backbone of the tradition-rich Nebraska program - its former players and its passionate fan base. Former Cornhuskers have rallied behind Pelini s blue-collar approach. In turn the head coach has opened his door to those who helped build the program. Pelini has made a strong effort to connect with former players and those past Cornhuskers have become a fixture in the football offices and at practices. Pelini has made regular public appearances around the state, reaching out to the nation s most loyal fans. The widespread support for Pelini has been evident at every stop and his simple, humble approach is a perfect fit with Nebraskans. The support for Pelini has been evident since his arrival, beginning with 80,000 fans at the Red-White Spring Game in April of 2008 to loyal followings on the road, at bowl games in Jacksonville and San Diego and the 2009 and 2010 Big 12 Championship Games in Arlington, Texas. While devoting time to former players, fans and attracting talented future Huskers, Pelini s No. 1 professional priority has been, and always will be, the current players in his program. Players have responded to his straight-forward message and process: Work hard, do the right thing and success will follow. That hard work and discipline does not end on the field. Pelini s players have excelled in the classroom as well since he took over the program. Among Nebraska s 23-player 2010 senior class, 22 student-athletes are on track to graduate by May of Overall, 52 of 57 players in Pelini s first three senior classes are set to earn their degrees by August of Eight players have earned CoSIDA Academic All-District honors, including 2010 first-team academic All-American Austin Cassidy. Pelini has also seen 38 of his players earn first-team academic all-conference honors during the past three years. The wide-spread success Pelini has enjoyed in his first two seasons in Lincoln should come as no surprise. Prior to being named head coach, Pelini enjoyed five seasons as college football s most successful defensive coordinator. But the success story started much earlier during Pelini s youth. The youngest of eight children, Pelini grew up in the hard-nosed town of Youngstown, Ohio. Pelini s parents instilled the discipline at a young age that has guided Bo to success both in and out of athletics. PELINI S Bowl Game Experience As a Player Ohio State 1990 Hall of Fame Bowl, lost to Auburn, Liberty Bowl, lost to Air Force, As a Coach Iowa 1991 Holiday Bowl, tied BYU, Nebraska 2003 Alamo Bowl, def. Michigan State, 17-3 (interim head coach) 2009 Gator Bowl, def. Clemson, Holiday Bowl, def. Arizona, 33-0 Oklahoma 2004 Orange Bowl, lost to USC, LSU 2005 Peach Bowl, def. Miami, Sugar Bowl, def. Notre Dame, BCS Championship Game, def. Ohio State, Pelini s passion for athletics began in Youngstown. After a standout prep career at Cardinal Mooney High School, Pelini went on to Ohio State. A hard-hitting safety, he was known for his passionate and relentless play. Teammates recognized his leadership and elected Pelini a team captain as a senior. The tradition of being part of winning programs did not end after Pelini s playing career. His coaching career has featured success at every stop along the way. A Super Bowl ring and a national championship are part of the 42-year-old s impressive resume. That coaching resume included a one-year stop as defensive coordinator at Nebraska. During the 2003 season, Pelini quickly learned the traditions of Nebraska football and its passionate fan base. In turn, Husker fans recognized the discipline and passion instilled by Pelini in the Blackshirt defense. His first stop in Lincoln marked Pelini s first full-time college coaching job. During that 2003 season, Pelini engineered a dominant Blackshirt defense. The energized, relentless unit finished among the Big 12 and nation s best in nearly every defensive category. Nebraska finished the year ranked first nationally in pass efficiency defense, second in scoring defense and 11th in total defense. The Huskers set a school and Big 12 record with 32 interceptions and tied an NU record with 47 takeaways, helping Nebraska lead the nation in turnover margin. Pelini began his second tour of duty at Nebraska in 2008 with a victory on his resume. His first tenure in Lincoln was capped by serving as the interim head coach for Nebraska s dominant 17-3 win over Michigan State in the 2003 Alamo Bowl. In the win, the defense held MSU to just 174 total yards and a first-quarter field goal. More defensive dominance followed in Pelini s next two stops at Oklahoma and LSU. Pelini served as the co-defensive coordinator on Bob Stoops staff at Oklahoma in 2004, helping the Sooners win a Big 12 title and reach the national championship game against USC. Oklahoma finished the season ranked sixth nationally in rush defense, 11th in scoring defense and 13th in total defense. In his three seasons as the defensive coordinator at LSU from 2005 to 2007, Pelini s dominant defenses helped the Tigers compile a 34-6 record, including the 2007 BCS national championship and the Southeastern Conference championship. The BCS title game in January of 2008 marked the third time in four years that Pelini was a part of a team that played in a BCS game. The play of Pelini s defenses was a key part of LSU s success. The Tigers ranked third in the nation in total defense in 2007, surrendering an average of yards per game. LSU also ranked in the top 25 nationally in pass efficiency defense (3rd), passing yards allowed per game (9th), rush defense (14th) and scoring defense (17th). Senior defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey was the nation s most decorated defender in 2007, earning the Outland Trophy, the Lombardi Award and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, while safety Craig Steltz earned All-America honors. Pelini s defenses have a history of swarming to the football. LSU forced 36 turnovers in 2007, the third-most takeaways in the country. The Tigers 2007 defensive success was the standard for Pelini at LSU, as each of his three LSU defenses ranked No. 3 nationally in total defense. Pelini s 2006 unit surrendered just yards per game, the fewest by a Tiger team since A pair of Tigers earned first-team All-America honors, including Dorsey and safety LaRon Landry, who went on to become the sixth overall pick in the NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. In 2005, the Tigers allowed just yards per game, and ranked in the top 10 nationally in all four major defensive categories, including third in total defense, scoring defense and pass efficiency defense. Kyle Williams and Claude Wroten were both firstteam All-America selections. Overall, the seven college teams Pelini has been a part of have compiled an impressive record, winning at least nine games every season. His defenses have posted nine shutouts and held the opposition to seven points or less 34 times. The 2009 Nebraska defense boasted two of those shutouts, while holding five opponents to three points or fewer. In 2010, Nebraska has held two opponents to only a field goal. Before joining the Huskers in 2003, Pelini had nine years of NFL experience, one season at a Division I university, and one year in the high school ranks. Pelini broke into the NFL in 1994 as assistant secondary coach for the San Francisco 49ers. With the 49ers, Pelini coached in the Super Bowl, helping San Francisco to a win over San Diego in Super Bowl XXIX. Pelini held that position for three years before moving to the Patriots. He spent three years as New England s linebackers coach under coach Pete Carroll, helping the Patriots to a record and two playoff appearances. After three years with the Patriots, Pelini moved to the Packers, coaching linebackers for three seasons. In three years in Green Bay with head coach Mike Sherman, the Packers posted a record and advanced twice to the playoffs. In 2002, the Packer defense ranked fourth in the NFL in pass defense, allowing yards per game. Pelini got his start in coaching in 1991, serving as a graduate assistant coach at Iowa under Hayden Fry. From there he served as quarterbacks coach at Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown, Ohio in 1993 before taking the leap to the 49ers. A standout free safety at Ohio State from 1987 to 1990, Pelini earned four letters for the Buckeyes. He was coached by Earle Bruce in 1987 and John Cooper his final three seasons. Pelini helped the Buckeyes to a 15-8 record over his final two seasons as a starter, and he was a three-time selection to the Academic All-Big Ten team. As a senior co-captain Pelini received the Bo Rein Award, given annually to the Buckeyes most inspirational player. After earning his bachelor s degree in business marketing from Ohio State in 1990, Pelini completed his master s degree in sports administration at Ohio University in Pelini and his wife, Mary Pat, have three children, an 11-year-old son, Patrick, and two daughters, Kate, 9 and Caralyn, NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

27 carl pelini Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line l Third Season Youngstown State (1989)» Frank Broyles Assistant Coach Award Nominee (1 of 36) Carl Pelini is in his third season as Nebraska s defensive coordinator and was recognized as one of the nation s top assistant coaches when he was nominated for the Frank Broyles Assistant Coach Award this fall. Pelini has the Blackshirts ranked in the top 10 nationally in total defense, scoring defense and pass efficiency defense for the second straight year. After 2010 Defensive NCAA Statistical Rankings Rushing Defense... 52nd (144.3) Passing Defense...7th (159.9) Total Defense...10th (304.2) Scoring Defense...8th (17.2) Pelini s Best Rankings at Nebraska Rushing Defense...9th (93.1 in 2009) Passing Defense... 2nd (159.9 in 2010) Total Defense...7th (272.0 in 2009) Scoring Defense...1st (10.4 in 2009) leading the nation in scoring defense and pass efficiency defense and ranking 10th in total defense in 2009, his 2010 unit ranks fifth in pass efficiency defense, seventh in total defense and eighth in scoring defense despite losing three starting defenders who were selected in the first four rounds of the NFL Draft. Prince Amukamara was named the 2010 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, marking the second straight season a Husker took home the league s top defensive honor. Linebacker Lavonte David was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year, while a league-high five Huskers were first-team All-Big 12 selections, including Jared Crick and Pierre Allen on the line. Four two more earned second-team accolades and two others were honorable-mention selections. On the national level, four Blackshirts were named first- or second-team All-Americans by at least one organization. The Huskers led the nation in scoring defense, pass efficiency defense and red zone defense in 2009, while also ranking in the top 10 nationally in sacks, rushing defense and total defense. NU surrendered 10.4 points per game and led the nation by holding eight opponents to 10 or fewer points, including seven in single digits. NU allowed only 14 offensive touchdowns in 2009, as six opponents failed to score an offensive touchdown. Each of the Huskers 14 opponents failed to reach their season average in points and only one foe reached its average in total offense. Individually, Ndamukong Suh was the second overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft after being named a Heisman Trophy finalist and the winner of the AP National Player of the Year, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Rotary Lombardi Award, Outland Trophy and Chuck Bednarik Award. Suh moved up to second on the NU career chart in tackles for loss, including a school-record tying seven TFL in the Big 12 Championship Game. Crick set the school record with 5.0 sacks at Baylor, while Matt O Hanlon intercepted a NU-record tying three passes against Oklahoma. In 2008, Nebraska finished second in the Big 12 in total defense and ranked among the top 25 nationally in rushing defense. After creating 13 sacks in 2007, a re-energized Blackshirt defense had 35 sacks in NU also finished tops in the conference on third downs, allowing opposing teams to convert only 33.7 percent. Pelini is no stranger to Lincoln, having served as Nebraska s defensive graduate assistant in 2003, when Bo Pelini was the defensive coordinator. Carl Pelini worked with the defensive line and helped a unit that ranked second nationally in scoring and takeaways and finished 11th in total defense. Pelini spent 2004 as defensive coordinator and secondary coach at Minnesota State Mankato, under Jeff Jamrog. Pelini was then hired to coach the defensive line at Ohio and helped turn the program around. In 2006, the Bobcats won the Mid-American Conference Eastern Division while winning nine games for the first time since Pelini was an accomplished high school coach prior to his first stint at Nebraska. He was the head coach at Fitch High School in Austintown, Ohio, from 2000 to Pelini was also the head coach and athletic director at Winnetonka High School in Kansas City, Mo., from 1996 to Pelini played two seasons at Columbia University, before transferring to Youngstown State. While working toward his bachelor s degree, Pelini was an assistant coach at his alma mater, Cardinal Mooney High School. He became a defensive graduate assistant coach at Kansas State in 1989 and 1990, then served as a restricted earnings coach for KSU in Pelini earned his bachelor s degree in English literature from Youngstown State in He added a master s degree in journalism from Kansas State in 1991 and a master s in education from Ohio State University in BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL shawn watson Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks l Fifth Season Southern Illinois (1982) Shawn Watson has displayed his offensive versatility in After coordinating the top three passing seasons in school history in 2006, 2007 and 2008, Watson has helped the NU offense return to its roots and produce some of the top rushing performances of the last decade. Under Watson, the 2010 Husker offense ranks 10th nationally in rushing ( Offensive NCAA Statistical Rankings Rushing Offense...10th (259.6) Passing Offense...109th (154.6) Total Offense...35th (414.2) Scoring Offense...28th (32.7) Watson s Best Rankings at Nebraska Rushing Offense...10th (259.6 in 2010) Passing Offense...7th (323.8 in 2007) Total Offense...9th (468.3 in 2007) Scoring Offense...17th (35.4 in 2008) yards per game), 28th in scoring offense (32.7) and 35th in total offense (414.2), impressive totals considering injuries have forced Watson to use three quarterbacks this season. NU has rushed for a Big 12-best 3,375 yards this season, the program s highest total since the 2002 seasons, and NU s first 2,500-yard rushing season since With three players with more than 900 rushing yards entering the bowl game, the Huskers have a chance to become only the second team in NCAA history - and the first ever at Nebraska - to have three 1,000-yard rushers in the same season. Watson, who also coaches the quarterbacks, has once again made the quarterback a running threat at Nebraska. Taylor Martinez was named the 2010 Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year after setting numerous school records. Martinez has rushed for 942 yards while throwing for 1,578 yards. He is 58 rushing yards away from becoming only the third freshman in NCAA history to both pass and rush for 1,000 yards, which would be an impressive accomplishment considering injuries have not allowed him to play quarterback in two of the last five games. Martinez was also an honorable-mention All-Big 12 selection, one of seven offensive players to earn all-league honors. Offensive lineman Ricky Henry was a first-team All-Big 12 selection, while wide receiver Niles Paul and I-back Roy Helu Jr. were both second-team selections. Helu has posted his second straight 1,000-yard season under Watson with 1,211 yards in I-back Rex Burkhead and offensive linemen Mike Caputo and Keith Williams were all honorable-mention selections. The Huskers have been an improved offense in 2010 after relying on a youth movement last season. First-time starters accounted for 22 of Nebraska s 40 touchdowns in 2009, including 10 scores from the Huskers freshman class. Three true freshmen scored for Nebraska in 2009, a program record. Burkhead and Cody Green became the first pair of true freshmen to score in a season opener. Watson s balanced attack in 2008 averaged yards per game on the ground and yards in the air, as the Huskers yards of total offense per game ranked 12th nationally. Nebraska also ranked in the top 20 nationally in passing offense and scoring offense. In 2008, Joe Ganz set single-season school records for total yards (3,826) and passing yards (3,568). He finished his career with more than 20 Nebraska records. Watson was promoted to offensive coordinator before the 2007 season. In 2007, NU threw for a school-record 3,886 yards, including the top three passing days in school history. The offense ranked ninth nationally in total yards and seventh in passing, averaging a school-record yards per game. In his first season at NU in 2006, Watson coached the Nebraska tight ends and was the recruiting coordinator. Under Watson, Matt Herian finished his career with a then-nebraska tight end record for receptions (65) and reception yardage (1,243). Watson came to Nebraska after seven seasons at Colorado from 1999 to 2005, including the last six as the Buffs offensive coordinator. Watson helped guide Colorado to four Big 12 North Division titles, including a conference championship in Prior to his time at CU, Watson worked at Northwestern in 1997 and 1998, serving as quarterbacks coach. He earned his spot with the Wildcats following a three-year stint as head coach at Southern Illinois, his alma mater. Before Southern Illinois, Watson had a seven-year run as an assistant coach at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. His first full-time assistant coaching job came at Illinois, where he first served as a graduate assistant in 1983 and 1984, then worked with the offensive tackles and tight ends in 1985, before serving as the wide receivers coach in Watson began his playing career at Illinois in 1978, but transferred to Southern Illinois in 1979 for his final two seasons. He earned a bachelor s degree from SIU in 1982, then served for one season as a graduate assistant with SIU in FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 27

28 tim beck ron brown barney cotton Assistant Coach Running Backs l Third Season Tim Beck has helped the Huskers rushing attack rank 10th nationally in 2010 at yards per game. Nebraska has topped the 200-yard mark 10 times, rushed for 300 yards four times and 400 yards once. The Huskers rank fifth nationally with an average of 5.7 yards per carry this season. NU has outrushed 12 of its 13 opponents, as the running game has produced totals not seen at Nebraska in nearly a decade. NU posted back-to-back 300-yard rushing games against Idaho and Washington, a first for the program since The Huskers also had three 100-yard rushers for only the fifth time in school history against the Huskies and for the first time since Two weeks later at Kansas State, Nebraska ran for 451 yards, its highest total since On the year, Nebraska has rushed for 3,375 yards, the program s highest total since 2002 and the first 2,500-yard rushing season since The Huskers have also rushed for 32 touchdowns this season, scoring 30 times on the ground for the first time since In Beck s three seasons, Nebraska has scored 79 rushing touchdowns after scoring only 56 rushing touchdowns in the three seasons before his arrival. Both of Beck s top two I-backs this season have rushed for more than 900 yards. Two-time All-Big 12 selection Roy Helu Jr. has rushed for a career-high 1,211 yards in the third highest total by a senior running back in NU history - after running for 1,147 yards in Helu Jr. is the first Husker to post back-to-back 1,000- yard rushing seasons since Calvin Jones in 1992 and He also set the all-time Nebraska rushing record with 307 yards against Missouri. Behind Helu Jr., Rex Burkhead earned honorable-mention All-Big 12 honors and has rushed for a career-high 912 yards this season, including three 100-yard games. In 2009, NU averaged rushing yards per game. Helu Jr. ranked fourth in the Big 12 in rushing, while Burkhead and Dontrayevous Robinson became the first pair of true freshmen Husker I-backs to each score a pair of touchdowns since In his first season, Nebraska averaged rushing yards per game, including three running backs who topped 450 rushing yards. In conference games, NU ranked No. 3 in the Big 12 at yards per game. Beck came to Nebraska after a three-year stint at Kansas. Beck was KU s receivers coach all three seasons and was promoted to pass game coordinator in The Jayhawks finished with a 12-1 record and a No. 7 final national ranking that season, while ranking second nationally in scoring, eighth in total offense and 17th in passing. Before joining KU, Beck spent three seasons as head coach at Summit High in Mansfield, Texas. He was the 2003 District Coach of the Year after leading Summit to its first-ever playoff appearance and district championship. Beck served as the head coach at R.L. Turner High in Carrollton, Texas, from 1999 to He led the school to back-to-back playoff appearances and consecutive winning seasons for the first time in 25 years. Prior to coaching in the Texas high school ranks, Beck worked at Missouri State for three seasons from 1996 to 1998, including one season as the offensive coordinator. Beck was hired at Missouri State after leading Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Ariz., to the A state championship the first state title in the school s 30-year history. Beck was named the regional coach of the year in 1994 and compiled a 23-4 record career record at Saguaro. Beck s first Big 12 experience came as a graduate assistant at Kansas State in 1991 and Beck also coached at Illinois State in 1990 after spending two seasons an assistant coach at Miramar High School in Florida. Beck played collegiately at Central Florida and earned his bachelor s degree from UCF in Assistant Coach Tight Ends l Third Season Nebraska s tight ends have been a valuable asset in both the passing and running games in 2010 under Ron Brown. Brown is in his third season as the Huskers tight end coach after previously spending 17 seasons as Nebraska s wide receiver coach from 1987 to In the passing game, Kyler Reed has emerged as a playmaker, catching 20 passes for 364 yards. He leads the Huskers with seven touchdown catches, tying the Nebraska tight end record. Reed s 79-yard touchdown reception at Kansas State was Nebraska s longest pass play since Led by Ben Cotton, Brown s tight ends have also been a key cog in Nebraska s rushing attack, which ranks 10th nationally at yards per game. Brown s tight ends have combined for 25 catches, 426 yards and seven touchdowns. Those are impressive totals considering 2009 starting tight end Mike McNeill moved to wide receiver and top backups Ryan Hill and Dreu Young both suffered career-ending injuries. In 2009, Brown s tight ends unit combined for 46 catches, 442 yards and six touchdowns. Five different tight ends caught a pass, including three with a touchdown reception. Overall, tight ends grabbed six of Nebraska s 18 touchdown catches. McNeill enjoyed his second straight strong season under Brown s tutelage. A second-team AP All-Big 12 selection, McNeill tied for the team lead with four touchdown catches, while ranking second with 26 catches and third with 259 receiving yards. Although he moved to wideout this fall, McNeill owns the most catches of any tight end in NU history. In his first season back in the collegiate game, Brown assisted with an NU offense that finished 12th nationally in total offense. McNeill set a Nebraska tight end season record with 32 receptions, including six touchdown grabs, while Young averaged a team-leading 15.6 yards per catch. Brown served as receivers coach for his entire first tenure with the Huskers and also tutored the tight ends. During his first stint, the blocking of Brown s receivers played a key role in nine NU NCAA rushing titles. Brown was the most veteran member of Solich s final Nebraska coaching staff in Brown spent the four years prior to his return to coaching as the Nebraska State Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. During his time away from coaching, Brown also worked as an internet, television and radio college and high school analyst for ESPN and Sports Spectrum. Although Brown enjoys wide respect for his work away from football, he is also nationally respected for his ability as an intense teacher on the gridiron. Despite featuring a run-based attack, Brown s receivers and tight ends led the Big 12 in touchdown receptions three times from 1996 to Twenty-seven of Brown s former pupils have gone on to professional careers, including tight end Johnny Mitchell, the New York Jets first-round pick in 1992; Tyrone Hughes, a two-time Pro Bowl selection with the New Orleans Saints, and tight end Sheldon Jackson, a second-team All-America selection and 1999 draft pick of the Buffalo Bills. Brown has coached 36 academic all-conference players and two CoSIDA Academic All-Americans at Nebraska. Brown originally joined Tom Osborne s staff after four years of coaching at Brown University in Providence, R.I., from 1983 to Brown s first season was as Brown s head freshman coach, while his last three seasons were spent as the defensive backfield coach. Brown was a two-time first-team All-Ivy League performer as a defensive back and was selected to Brown University s All-Century team and its Sports Hall of Fame. Brown received his bachelor s degree from Brown in 1979, then earned his master s degree in health administration from Columbia University in Associate Head Coach Offensive Line l Third Season A former Husker offensive lineman, Barney Cotton s instruction has helped Nebraska s offensive line rank among the Big 12 s best in With his line paving the way, Nebraska has rushed for 3,375 yards this season, the program s highest total since 2002 and the first 2,500-yard rushing season since The line has helped Nebraska rank 10th nationally in rushing yards per game (259.6) and 28th in scoring offense (32.7). Cotton has developed a deep offensive line, which has paid dividends this season with returning starters Marcel Jones and Mike Smith combining for only four games played and zero starts due to injuries. In their absence, seniors Ricky Henry, D.J. Jones and Keith Williams have anchored the line, along with junior center Mike Caputo. Each has started every game, with Henry becoming the first Husker offensive lineman to earn first-team All-Big 12 honors since Toniu Fonoti in Caputo and Williams garnered honorable-mention accolades. Four freshmen are among Nebraska s top 10 offensive linemen, including redshirt freshman Jeremiah Sirles, who has started all 13 games at left tackle. Under Cotton s leadership in 2009, three Husker linemen (Henry, Williams and Jacob Hickman) earned All-Big 12 accolades from the Associated Press. The line helped pave the way for I-back Roy Helu Jr. to earn All- Big 12 honors while posting the 29th 1,000-yard rushing season in Husker history. The unit also surrendered only 19 sacks to rank 31st nationally. Cotton helped the Nebraska offense post impressive numbers in 2008, as the Huskers finished among the top 20 nationally in total offense, scoring offense and passing offense. Senior offensive guard Matt Slauson was a second-team All-Big 12 pick under Cotton s guidance, while center Jacob Hickman was an honorable-mention pick by the coaches and tackle Lydon Murtha was named honorable-mention by the Associated Press. Cotton was also a member of the Nebraska coaching staff in 2003, when he was the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Cotton s offensive unit helped NU to a 10-3 record. Nebraska ranked among the top 10 nationally in rushing offense and four Husker offensive linemen earned all-conference accolades. Following his one-year stint with the Huskers, Cotton served as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Iowa State from 2004 to Before his fouryear run as a Big 12 offensive coordinator, Cotton spent the previous six seasons as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at New Mexico State. Under Cotton s direction, the Aggie offense ranked in the top 25 nationally in total offense three times and ranked in the top 25 in rushing offense in each of Cotton s six seasons. Six Aggie linemen earned all-conference accolades during Cotton s tenure. Cotton went to NMSU from Hastings College, where he was head coach in 1995 and In 1995, Cotton was named the Nebraska-Iowa Athletic Conference Coach of the Year after the Broncos won the NIAC championship and made an appearance in the NAIA playoffs. Cotton spent six seasons as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at St. Cloud State (Minn.) from 1989 to An all-state selection as a senior at Omaha Burke High School, Cotton played for Nebraska from 1975 to He earned second-team All-Big Eight honors as a guard in A participant in the 1979 East-West Shrine Game, Cotton was a third-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in 1979 and went on to play four seasons in the NFL before a knee injury forced his retirement. Cotton earned a bachelor s degree from Nebraska in 1983 and a master s degree in athletic administration from St. Cloud State in NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

29 mike ekeler ted gilmore 2010 BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL john papuchis Assistant Coach Linebackers l Third Season Mike Ekeler s third season at Nebraska began with a challenge with injuries to his top two returning linebackers. But his abililty to get junior college transfer Lavonte David ready to contribute immediately has been key to NU ranking in the top 10 nationally in total defense and scoring defense for the second straight year. Will Compton and Sean Fisher were expected to be the strength of the linebacking corps in 2010 after both earned freshman All-Big 12 honors in But both suffered injuries in fall camp, with Fisher out for the season and Compton missing the first five games. A defensive formation switch that has utilized only one linebacker the majority of the time has helped make up for the injuries, but the emergence of David has been the biggest boost to the unit. In his first season after arriving in Lincoln this summer, David leads the Big 12 and ranks fourth nationally with 145 total tackles this season. He is the first Husker to record 100 tackles in a season since 2004 and his 145 tackles are four shy of the Nebraska record. David also ranks second on the team with 14 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks and 10 pass breakups. David was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year, in addition to earning All- America honors and first-team All-Big 12 accolades. Ekeler s linebacking corps also earned numerous honors in 2009, including second-team All-Big 12 accolades for Phillip Dillard and All-Big 12 freshman team honors for both Compton and Fisher. After switching to WILL linebacker and starting the final nine games, Dillard totaled 83 tackles and 11 tackles for loss before being taken in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. The linebacker unit played a key role in Nebraska leading the nation in scoring defense and pass efficiency defense. In his first season at Nebraska, Ekeler molded a young linebacking corps that helped the Huskers rank second in the Big 12 in total defense in 2008, a dramatic improvement from Nebraska allowed 126 fewer yards per game than in 2008 and cut its rushing defense average nearly in half. The defensive accomplishments came despite the linebacking corps battling numerous injuries that forced Ekeler to use six different linebackers in the starting lineup. Ekeler joined the Nebraska staff after spending the previous four seasons working alongside Bo Pelini at LSU. Ekeler spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons as a graduate assistant coach at LSU, working with the Tiger defense. He then served as an intern for the LSU football team in 2007, helping the Tigers win the national title. The 2007 season marked the third time in five years Ekeler was part of a team that played in the BCS title game. In each of Ekeler s three seasons working with the LSU defense, the Tigers finished third nationally in total defense. Ekeler spent the 2003 and 2004 seasons as a defensive graduate assistant at Oklahoma, with the Sooners competing in the national championship game both seasons. In 2004, Ekeler worked alongside Bo Pelini. The Blair (Neb.) graduate got his start in coaching by serving as a volunteer assistant at Omaha Skutt High School from 1999 to The following season, Ekeler served as an assistant coach at Manhattan (Kan.) High School, before moving into the college game. Prior to his stint in the high school ranks, Ekeler spent seven years in private business, owning a sales company based in Omaha. Ekeler earned a reputation as a hard-nosed, fiery competitor during his playing days at Kansas State from 1991 to Ekeler was a linebacker and special teams standout for Coach Bill Snyder s teams. Snyder appointed Ekeler a captain in 1994, the only self-appointed captain during Snyder s 17 seasons as Wildcat head coach. Ekeler played a key role in Blair High School s 1988 Class B state championship as a junior. Assistant Head Coach - Offense Wide Receivers l Sixth Season In his sixth year at Nebraska, Ted Gilmore s wide receivers have helped NU boast a strong passing game despite a run-oriented offense that features a runto-pass ratio. The unit has also blocked well for a Husker offense that ranks 10th nationally in rushing yards. His receivers have helped Nebraska s quarterbacks complete 58.6 percent of their passes, while averaging 13.1 yards per completion and 7.7 yards per attempt, which ranks third in the Big 12 and 33rd nationally. Senior Niles Paul, a second-team All-Big 12 selection has caught 39 passes for 516 yards this season, despite missing the past two games with a foot injury. In his career, Paul ranks sixth in Nebraska history with 103 catches and fifth with 1,532 receiving yards. Gilmore has also helped Brandon Kinnie to a breakout season in his second season. Kinnie leads Nebraska with 42 catches, while adding 473 receiving yards and five touchdowns. Kinnie tied the school record by catching three touchdown passes at Oklahoma State. Senior Mike McNeill also made a successful transition from tight end to receiver in 2010, catching 18 passes for 313 yards. In 2009, Gilmore guided Paul to a breakout season, highlighted by All-Big 12 accolades. Paul accounted for a team-leading all-purpose yards per game, and caught 40 passes for 796 yards. He averaged a Big 12- best 19.9 yards per catch, a total that ranked third alltime among all NU receivers with at least 20 receptions. Before switching to a more run-oriented offense, Gilmore s receivers helped the NU passing game rank among the nation s top 15 in passing and total offense in both 2007 and Overall, Gilmore has coached three of the top six all-time receptions leaders in Nebraska history and four of the top nine. In 2008, Nate Swift broke 1972 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers school record for career receptions. Swift finished his career with 166 catches for 2,476 yards, ranking second at NU in season and career receiving yards. Swift also caught a wide receiver-record 63 passes as a senior. Todd Peterson also excelled under Gilmore, ranking among the Nebraska top six in career receptions and receiving yards. Peterson s 62 catches in 2008 rank third in Husker history. Gilmore also coached Terrence Nunn and Maurice Purify. Nunn ranks third in NU history with 136 career catches and third in career receiving yardage with 1,762. Purify caught 57 passes as a senior, the second-best total in school history and finished his two-year NU career with 16 touchdowns to rank second on that all-time list. Gilmore came to Nebraska after spending two seasons at Colorado, where he also served as receivers coach. D.J. Hackett set the school record with 78 receptions as a senior. Before his stint in Boulder, Gilmore spent two years as the wide receivers coach at Purdue. Gilmore coached the top receiving tandem in the Big Ten in Taylor Stubblefield and John Standeford in A 2004 All-American, Stubblefield became the NCAA career leader with 316 receptions. Standeford finished his career as the all-time Big Ten leader with 266 receptions and 3,788 yards. Gilmore also had assistant coaching stints at Houston (2000), Kansas (1999) and his alma mater Wyoming ( ). He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Wyoming from 1994 to Gilmore worked with Biletnikoff Award winner Marcus Harris, who set an NCAA first with 1,400 receiving yards in three consecutive seasons and set the NCAA record with 4,518 career receiving yards. Gilmore played his final two college seasons at Wyoming in 1988 and 1989, after transferring from Butler County (Kan.) Community College. He was a second-team All-WAC pick as a senior after posting 32 receptions for 445 yards and two touchdowns. Gilmore earned his bachelor s degree in sociology from Wyoming in Assistant Coach Defensive Ends l Third Season» FootballScoop Special Teams Coord. of the Year Finalist In his third season at Nebraska, John Papuchis is one of four finalists for the FootballScoop Special Teams Coordinator of the Year Award. He also coaches NU s defensive ends. Both of Papuchis starting defensive ends earned All-Big 12 accolades in 2010, with senior Pierre Allen claiming first-team honors and sophomore Cameron Meredith garnering second-team accolades. Each player ranks in the top six on the team in tackles while combining for 117 stops, 18 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks. Allen also leads the team with 12 quarterback hurries, while Meredith is second with 10. In 2009, his defensive ends combined for 127 tackles, including 33 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. With 16 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks, senior Barry Turner was an honorable-mention All-Big 12 selection in 2009, while Allen racked up five sacks and 12 tackles for loss. Papuchis saw Zach Potter and Allen combine for 26 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks in 2008, with Potter earning honorable-mention All-Big 12 accolades. The duo helped Nebraska rank second in the Big 12 in total defense. Despite coaching four All-Big 12 defensive ends in only three seasons, Papuchis has received national attention for his work with NU s special teams. Leading those units is senior Alex Henery, who is a two-time All- Big 12 selection as both a punter and place-kicker. Henery enters his final game on pace to break seven of the nine NCAA career accuracy records. He has made 68 of his 76 career field goals and 192 of his 193 extra points. As a punter, Henery is averaging 42.4 yards on his 141 career punts, including 57 downed inside the 20. Henery is also NU s all-time leading scorer with 396 career points and is within four points of becoming the seventh kicker in NCAA history with 400 points. In addition to Henery s excellence, Nebraska boasts an oustanding return game, ranking 15th nationally in punt returns and 31st in kickoff returns. In 2009, the Huskers kickoff and punt return units both ranked in the top 30 nationally, while Henery had an NU record 24 field goals, while also placing a Big 12-leading 30 punts inside the opponent 20-yard line. The Huskers also ranked in the top 15 nationally in kickoff return defense and third in touchbacks. Along with Henery, Papuchis has another weapon to utilize on special teams in Adi Kunalic. One of the nation s elite kickoff specialists the past three years, Kunalic has posted 121 career touchbacks including 35 in In 2008, the Huskers also ranked in the top 25 nationally in punt returns, and returned both a kickoff and punt for a touchdown in the same season for the first time since Papuchis joined the NU staff after spending the previous four seasons at LSU. Papuchis worked closely with Bo Pelini while serving as a defensive intern for the Tigers, assisting in every aspect of the defensive gameplan. LSU ranked third nationally in total defense each season from 2005 to In 2007, the Tiger defense helped LSU to SEC and national titles, capped by a victory over Ohio State in the BCS National Championship Game. In 2006, the LSU defense surrendered just yards per game, the fewest by a Tiger defense since LSU finished in the top 10 nationally in all four major defensive categories in 2005, and allowed fewer than 270 total yards per contest. Papuchis also coached the Tiger punters. In 2007, punter Patrick Fisher led the SEC in punting with a 44.5-yard average and earned first-team All-SEC honors. Papuchis also had a three-year stint as a graduate assistant at Kansas from 2001 to He graduated from Virginia Tech in 2001 with a bachelor s degree in business management. He earned his master s degree in sports administration from Kansas in FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 29

30 marvin sanders jeff jamrog james dobson Assistant Head Coach - Defense Secondary l Third Season» FootballScoop Defensive Backs Coach of the Year Finalist Marvin Sanders is in his third season as secondary coach and his unit ranks as one of the nation s best for the second straight season. NU enters the bowl game ranked seventh nationally in passing defense (159.9 yards per game) and fifth in pass efficiency defense (97.99), despite facing two of the top five passing teams in the country and three of the top 10. The Huskers have also intercepted 19 passes, a total that leads the Big 12 and is tied for fifth nationally. Four of those interceptions have been returned for touchdowns, one shy of the school record. Individually, cornerback Prince Amukamara was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, becoming only the third defensive back to win the award and the first since Amukamara was also the first Husker to be a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. Also on the first team was Eric Hagg, while Alfonzo Dennard was a second-team selection and DeJon Gomes earned honorable-mention accolades. In total, four members of Sanders secondary were honored. The secondary was also one of the nation s best in 2009, helping Nebraska lead the nation in pass efficiency defense and scoring defense. The national pass efficiency defense crown marked NU s second in three seasons with Sanders as secondary coach (also in 2003). Sanders defensive backs picked off 18 passes, while allowing only seven touchdown passes and yards per game. NU limited opponents to a 47.8-percent pass completion mark to rank fourth nationally. Sanders had a pair of first-team All-Big 12 picks in 2009, and five defensive backs earned all-league accolades. Senior safety Larry Asante and Amukamara were first-team selections, while Gomes, Hagg and Matt O Hanlon each earned honorable-mention honors. In 2008, Sanders developed a young secondary that helped the Huskers rank second in the Big 12 in total defense. In a conference that included five of the nation s top eight passing offenses, the Husker secondary ranked second in the Big 12 in pass defense. In Sanders first stint at NU, his secondary helped set a school record with 47 takeaways in The Blackshirts set a school and Big 12 record with 32 interceptions and led the nation in pass efficiency defense, while finishing second in scoring defense. Safety Josh Bullocks recorded a schoolrecord 10 interceptions and became just the second NU sophomore in school history to earn All-America honors. Bullocks was also a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. Following his one season with the Huskers, Sanders was an assistant for three seasons at North Carolina. In his first year, Sanders was the co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach. He was defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach in his final two seasons at UNC. Prior to coming to NU in 2003, Sanders spent two years as the secondary coach at Colorado State. Before his two seasons at CSU, Sanders spent one season at New Mexico State coaching defensive ends and outside linebackers. Sanders spent five seasons at Nebraska-Omaha from 1995 to Sanders was the Mavericks secondary coach for all five seasons and was the team s defensive coordinator for his final three years in Omaha. A native of Markham, Ill., a Chicago suburb, Sanders was the secondary coach at Minnesota-Morris in 1994, where he also served as sports information director. Sanders coached at Nebraska Wesleyan in 1992 and Sanders earned three letters as a defensive back at Nebraska from 1987 to He finished 1989 with 26 tackles and two interceptions in only nine games and earned honorable-mention All-Big Eight honors for the Fiesta Bowl squad. Sanders received his bachelor s degree in business administration from Nebraska in Asst. A.D. for Football Opertions Third Season Former Nebraska player and assistant coach Jeff Jamrog is in his third year as the Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations for the Husker program in Jamrog plays a key role in the administrative aspects of the football program and serves as a liaison with other parts of the athletic department. He works closely with Coach Bo Pelini and Athletic Director Tom Osborne on all football operations and assists with NU s recruiting efforts. Jamrog also coordinates the travel, budget and staffing for the football office, spearheads football scheduling, oversees the compliance, strength training, equipment and academic support units regarding football issues and also supervises football support staffs. Jamrog returned to NU after spending four seasons as the head coach at Minnesota State-Mankato. He guided the Mavericks to a overall record, including a 6-5 mark in 2004, the school s first winning season since The increase of six wins from 2003 to 2004 tied for the fifth-largest single-season jump in NCAA Division II history. His four-year run at Minnesota State came after a brief stint as the defensive coordinator at Western Illinois University in the spring of Prior to that appointment, Jamrog spent the previous four seasons as the defensive line coach on Frank Solich s staff at Nebraska. In his final season, Jamrog also coached the defensive ends and was named special teams coordinator. During Jamrog s time with the Huskers, NU played for the national championship in the 2002 Rose Bowl. Before his first tenure on the Nebraska coaching staff, Jamrog spent three years as defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach at New Mexico State. He helped Head Coach Tony Samuel turn around a program that had just two winning seasons in the previous 31 years. Jamrog served as the defensive coordinator at Nebraska-Omaha from 1994 to 1996, and helped the Mavs to the 1996 North Central Conference title the first outright title in school history. UNO earned a No. 4 national ranking, and improved by seven wins over 1995, the second-largest turnaround in Division II history. Jamrog was the inside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator at the University of South Dakota from 1990 to He began his coaching career at Nebraska in 1988 and 1989 as a graduate assistant. Originally a walk-on for the Huskers, Jamrog played for the freshman team in 1983, redshirted in 1984, then lettered for three years as a defensive end. As a senior, Jamrog started and had 66 tackles, eight sacks and 13 tackles for loss. Jamrog was a first-team CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1987 and was an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipient. He was also the winner of the 1987 Guy Chamberlin Trophy. He earned his bachelor s degree in business administration from Nebraska in 1987 and his master s in business administration in Jamrog and his wife, Connie, have three children: Elizabeth, Brett and Jared. Head Football Strength Coach Third Season James Dobson joined the Nebraska football staff in January 2008 as Head Football Strength Coach. He oversees all aspects of the Husker strength and conditioning program for football, which includes winter conditioning, summer workouts and in-season training. In Dobson s first three seasons directing Nebraska s strength and conditioning efforts, the Huskers have had impressive gains both on and off the field. Outstanding conditioning has been a key factor in NU ranking among the nation s top fourth-quarter squads during his tenure. In 2008, Nebraska outscored its opponents in the fourth quarter. NU s point total and scoring differential both ranked second nationally. The Huskers again dominated the fourth quarter in 2009, outscoring their opponents The 32 points allowed tied for the best in the nation, while the 64-point differential was fourth. Overall in the second half, Nebraska outscored its opponents , as the 55 second-half points were the fewest allowed by any team in the nation. This season, Nebraska has outscored its opponents by 16 points in the fourth quarter and by 80 points in the second half. Prior to Nebraska, Dobson was part of the Iowa Hawkeye football program, which won 38 games from 2002 to 2005, including Big Ten titles in 2002 and With the Hawkeye program, Dobson worked under Chris Doyle, who is regarded as one of the nation s top strength coaches. Dobson has had a history of working with some of the nation s best players. Top pupils Dobson has worked with include Ndamukong Suh at Nebraska along with Bob Sanders, Dallas Clark, Robert Gallery and Chad Greenway at Iowa. Suh was a Heisman finalist and the most decorated defensive lineman in nearly two decades while earning national player-of-the-year honors for the Cornhuskers in The impact of Dobson and the NU strength and conditioning program on Suh is evident. Following the completion of his career, Suh showed his appreciation by donating $2 million to enhance the four-year old Nebraska strength and conditioning facility. Sanders earned All-America honors at Iowa in 2003, and was the 2007 NFL Defensive Player of the Year with the Indianapolis Colts. Clark began his Hawkeye career as a walk-on linebacker, but moved to tight end and went on to earn All-America honors in 2002, before being a firstround draft pick. Gallery came to Iowa as a 240-pound tight end, and through the strength program, he left as a 320-pound offensive tackle, won the 2003 Outland Trophy and was the second overall selection in the 2004 draft. Greenway earned All-America honors in 2005, and was a first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in In addition to his experience at Iowa, Dobson worked for two years as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Southern Methodist. Dobson attended the University of Wisconsin, where he worked as a student assistant with the Badger football team for three seasons. He earned his B.S. degree in kinesiology from Wisconsin in 1996, and his master s of science and administration degree from Central Michigan in A certified strength and conditioning specialist and a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Dobson is a native of Mt. Horeb, Wis. He and his wife, Rebecca, have a son, Colton, and a daughter, Elise. 30 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

31 curt baldus Graduate Assistant - Offense Third Season ross watson Graduate Assistant - Defense Third Season wince morris Director of Player Personnel Fifth Season megan rogers Asst. Dir. of Football Business Operations l Third Season austen everson Director of High School Relations First Season aaryn kearney Football Recruiting Staff Asst. Third Season joe moglia Executive Advisor to the Head Football Coach l Second Season mike nobler Football Video Director Second Season matt schilling Assistant Football Video Coordinator l Fifth Season linda leupold Assistant to Coach Pelini Seventh Season joni duff Assistant to the Defense 31st Season teri riggins Assistant to the Offense 13th Season mark mayer Head Football Athletic Trainer Fourth Season jerry weber Head Athletic Trainer 34th Season dr. LONNIE albers Asst. A.D. for Athletic Medicine 26th Season patrick spieldenner Asst. Football Athletic Trainer Fourth Season chad wade Assistant Strength Coach 15th Season tyler clarke Assistant Strength Coach Third Season willie jones Assistant Strength Coach Second Season brandon rigoni Assistant Strength Coach Second Season 2010 BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL josh hingst Sports Nutritionist Second Season jay terry Head Equipment Manager Ninth Season chris mcquillan Assistant Equipment Manager Fifth Season BRETT DIERSEN Football Intern joe GANZ Football Intern jon GARRISON Football Intern T.J. HOLLOWELL Football Intern SCOTT JOHNSTON Football Intern JAKE WESCH Football Intern FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 31

32 Nebraska Football Support STAFFS Equipment and Student Managers: Front Row (from left): Sam Stanley, Steve Swett, Kyle Herchenbach, Paul Belz, Tyler Recker, Bryce Havlovic, Bobby Maffei, Matt Hager. Back row (from left): Brock Bandur, Braxton Staack, Jered Matzke, Chris McQuillan, Jay Terry, Derrick Blomstedt, Tanner Dunbar, Jordan Moody. Not pictured: Morgan Randol, Jerilyn Sykes. Football Video Staff: Front row (from left): Matt Schilling, Mike Nobler. Back row (from left): Brandon Baratta, Anthony Mandl, Drew Jensen, Matt Haron, Britton Hess, Evin Hale, Mike McGuire. Athletic Medicine Staff: Front row (from left): JT Benzel, Justin Rogers, Kasey Shannon, Kim Melrose, Dan Cottrell. Back row (from left): Tom Hammett, Tom Dufresne, Wendy Mach, Mark Mayer, Jerry Weber, Patrick Spieldenner. Football Office Student Assistants: From left: Alex McCann, Hannah Reinhardt, Elizabeth Venrick, Kaila Lewallen, Marlo Mauer, Kylie Shoemaker, Megan Cunningham, Brooke Munford. Nebraska BoARD of Regents and UNL AdminiSTRATion James B. Milliken, J.D. NU President Timothy Clare Lincoln Randolph Ferlic, M.D. Omaha Chuck Hassebrook Lyons Howard Hawks Omaha Jim McClurg, Ph.D. Lincoln Bob Phares North Platte Kent Schroeder, J.D. Kearney Bob Whitehouse Omaha Nathan Summerfield Nebraska-Kearney Andrew Klutman Nebraska-Medical Center Michael Crabb Nebraska-Omaha Justin Solomon Nebraska-Lincoln Harvey Perlman, J.D. UNL Chancellor Josephine Potuto, J.D. Faculty Athletics Rep. 32 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

33 tom osborne Athletic Director l Fourth Year Hall of Fame football coach Tom Osborne has continued to leave a lasting impression on the history of Nebraska Athletics since returning to lead the Husker program as the school s 13th athletic director on Oct. 16, Osborne, who led Nebraska to three national championships (1994, 1995, 1997) and 255 victories in his 25 years as the Huskers head football coach, has continued to use his impressive leadership skills to guide the NU athletic department as a whole over the past three seasons. With the core values of integrity, trust, respect, teamwork and loyalty serving as guiding principles for Nebraska s 23-sport program as a whole, the Huskers have enjoyed renewed success in Osborne s first three years as athletic director. In , Nebraska finished 17th in the NACDA Directors Cup final standings, the Huskers best showing since One of Osborne s first major decisions as athletic director was to hire Bo Pelini as the Huskers football coach. Pelini, who had spent the 2003 campaign as NU s defensive coordinator, has energized Nebraska s storied tradition with back-toback nine-win seasons and a pair of Big 12 North Division titles in his first two years. In 2009, Pelini notched 10 wins, including a dominant 33-0 win over Arizona in the Holiday Bowl while finishing in the top 15 in both major national polls. The tradition-rich NU volleyball program has claimed a pair of Big 12 titles and advanced to three NCAA Elite Eight appearances, while the women s basketball program has earned two NCAA Tournament trips, while notching the best season in school history with a 2010 Big 12 title and a berth in the NCAA Sweet 16. The NU wrestling program shared the 2009 Big 12 title and finished in the top 16 at three straight NCAA Championships. The NU men s track and field team has captured a pair of Big 12 outdoor crowns, while the men s and women s teams have produced five top-20 finishes indoors and outdoors over the past three years. The men s and women s gymnastics teams both produced top-10 NCAA finishes in 2010, while the Husker bowling team won the 2009 NCAA title and finished in the top eight at the NCAA Championships each of the past three years. The NU rifle team has produced a pair of top-six NCAA finishes in the last three years, while the men s and women s tennis teams both earned NCAA Tournament trips in The women won the first NCAA match in school history while the men made their first-ever tournament appearance. The Husker softball team has made back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances, while the baseball and women s golf teams both earned NCAA Regional bids in In addition to their competitive success, the Huskers have continued to set high standards academically at both the conference and national levels. Nebraska led the Big 12 with eight CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in , increasing NU s nation-leading total to 279 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans all-time, across all sports. The Huskers also led the Big 12 with a league-record 178 academic allconference selections, along with a conference-record 687 Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll selections. NU graduated 121 student-athletes from August of 2009 through May of 2010, while increasing its Big 12-leading exhausted eligibility graduation rate to 94 percent. The Huskers also have continued to set the standard on the national level in the area of life skills. In , Nebraska will open its new Student Life Complex, which is designed to help Husker student-athletes maximize their performance in the classroom and the community. The Student Life Complex is the first step in Osborne s aggressive building plan for Nebraska s athletic facilities. In the summer of 2010, the athletic department broke ground on the Hendricks Training Complex at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, which will directly benefit the men s and women s basketball and wrestling programs with new practice and team areas. The project is also expected to lead to additional opportunities for improved facilities for many other Husker Olympic sport programs. The Hendricks Training Complex is scheduled to open before the season. In the spring of 2010, the city of Lincoln also received voter approval to begin construction on the 16,000-seat Haymarket Arena, which will serve as the new competitive home for both Nebraska men s and women s basketball programs 2010 BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL beginning in Not long after the historic vote in Lincoln, Osborne helped Chancellor Harvey Perlman announce an even more historic move with the shift by Nebraska from the Big 12 to the Big Ten Conference beginning in Nebraska s move to the Big Ten is expected to add University-wide academic opportunities, while providing financial stability for the athletic department for years to come. Before being asked by Chancellor Perlman to return to Nebraska as athletic director in 2007, Osborne served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives (Nebraska s 3rd congressional district) from 2000 to He returned to academia following a 2006 gubernatorial bid, serving as a senior lecturer at Nebraska in the College of Business Administration, teaching leadership and business ethics, in the fall of Osborne also worked as a consultant for local college athletic departments for two years. Osborne and his wife, Nancy, continue to pour their time and support into the TeamMates mentoring program, which they founded in TeamMates provides encouragement to school-aged youth to help them graduate from high school and pursue a post-secondary education. Osborne s leadership of the TeamMates program began while he was putting the final touches on one of the best coaching careers in college football history. The Hastings, Neb., native, who earned master s and doctoral degrees in educational psychology from the University of Nebraska, was named NU s 25th head coach following the 1972 season. In 25 seasons with Osborne at the helm, the Huskers mounted a record - the sixth-most wins in major college history. Osborne s.836 winning percentage ranked fifth all-time. His career came to a close with a win over No. 3 Tennessee in the 1998 Orange Bowl, when he became the first coach in college football history to retire as a reigning national champion. Following his career, he became one of just four coaches in history to have the mandatory threeyear waiting period waived for induction into the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame in December of Osborne s 1994 and 1995 teams allowed Nebraska to become just the second school in history to post back-to-back perfect national championship seasons (Oklahoma ). Nebraska put together the best five-year run in college football history from 1993 to 1997, going 60-3 with five straight 11-win seasons. Osborne led NU to 13 conference crowns, including six of his last seven seasons on the sideline. All 25 of his Husker teams won at least nine games and went to a bowl, while 15 won 10-or-more games. In the classroom, the NU football program totaled 65 CoSIDA Academic All- America awards in Osborne s 25 years. In fact, he accumulated more football Academic All-Americans in his 25 years as coach than any other football program in the nation has produced in its history. Prior to becoming head coach, Osborne spent five seasons under Devaney, helping the Huskers win back-to-back national championships in 1970 and In 1973, Osborne succeeded Devaney, who also served as Nebraska s Athletic Director from 1967 to Osborne and his wife, Nancy, have three adult children, Mike, Ann and Suzanne and four grandchildren. 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35 2010 husker HONORs National Awards Allstate AFCA Good Works Team» Alex Henery, PK/P (Nominee: 1 of 112) Bronko Nagurski Trophy (Most Outstanding Defender)» Prince Amukamara, CB (Watch List: 1 of 74)» Jared Crick, DT (Watch List: 1 of 74) Chuck Bednarik Award (Defensive Player of the Year)» Prince Amukamara, CB (Watch List: 1 of 60)» Jared Crick, DT (Watch List: 1 of 60)» Prince Amukamara, CB (Semifinalist: 1 of 16) Davey O Brien National Quarterback Award» Taylor Martinez, QB (Semifinalist: 1 of 16) Fred Biletnikoff Award (Most Outstanding Receiver)» Niles Paul, WR (Watch List: 1 of 51) Jim Thorpe Award (Most Outstanding Defensive Back)» Prince Amukamara, CB (Watch List: 1 of 35)» Prince Amukamara, CB (Semifinalist: 1 of 10)» Prince Amukamara, CB (Finalist: 1 of 3) Lou Groza Award (Most Outstanding Place-Kicker)» Alex Henery, PK/P (Watch List: 1 of 30)» Alex Henery, PK/P (Semifinalist: 1 of 20) Lott Trophy (Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year)» Jared Crick, DT (Watch List: 1 of 42)» Prince Amukamara, CB (Quarterfinalist: 1 of 23)» Jared Crick, DT (Quarterfinalist: 1 of 23) Lott Trophy Honorary Recipient» Tyrone Fahie, DE Manning Award» Taylor Martinez, QB (Midseason Watch List Addition) Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year)» Roy Helu Jr., IB (Watch List: 1 of 60)» Taylor Martinez, QB (Semifinalist: 1 of 16) Outland Trophy (Most Oustanding Interior Lineman)» Jared Crick, DT (Watch List: 1 of 63) Paul Hornung Award (Nation s Most Versatile Player)» Niles Paul, WR (Watch List: 1 of 48) Ray Guy Award (Nation s Most Outstanding Punter)» Alex Henery, PK/P (Watch List) Rimington Trophy (Nation s Most Outstanding Center)» Mike Caputo, C (Watch List: 1 of 37) Rotary Lombardi Award (College Lineman of the Year)» Pierre Allen, DE (Watch List: 1 of 88)» Jared Crick, DT (Watch List: 1 of 88)» Jared Crick, DT (Semifinalist: 1 of 12) Rudy Award» Alex Henery, PK/P (Nominee: 1 of 55)» Alex Henery, PK/P (Finalist: 1 of 3) Ted Hendricks Award (Nation s Best Defensive End)» Pierre Allen, DE (Watch List: 1 of 36) Walter Camp Award (Most Outstanding Player)» Jared Crick, DT (Watch List: 1 of 30) All-america HONORs First Team:» Prince Amukamara, DB (AFCA, Walter Camp, AP, FWAA, RIV, CBS, SI)» Jared Crick, DT (RIV)» Lavonte David, LB (RIV, CBS)» Alex Henery, PK (AP, RIV, CBS, SI) Second Team:» Jared Crick, DT (AP, CBS, SI)» Lavonte David, LB (AP, SI)» Eric Hagg, DB (RIV) Third Team:» Eric Hagg, DB (AP) Honorable Mention:» Eric Hagg, DB (SI) Freshman All-America Team:» Taylor Martinez, QB (1st team - RIV; 2nd team - CFN)» Jeremiah Sirles, OL (2nd team - CFN) Big 12 player-of-the-year HONORs Defensive Player of the Year:» Prince Amukamara, DB (Coaches)» Lavonte David, LB (KCS) Newcomer of the Year:» Lavonte David, LB (Coaches, FWST) Offensive Freshman of the Year:» Taylor Martinez, QB (Coaches, RIV) Defensive Newcomer of the Year:» Lavonte David, LB (AP, DMN, SAEN) Offensive Newcomer of the Year:» Taylor Martinez, QB (AP, DMN, KCS, SAEN, FWST) all-big 12 HONORs First Team:» Pierre Allen, DE (Coaches)» Prince Amukamara, DB (Coaches, AP, PS, DMN, KCS, SAEN, FWST, AAS, ESPN, RIV)» Jared Crick, DT (Coaches, AP, PS, DMN, KCS, SAEN, FWST, AAS, ESPN, RIV)» Lavonte David, LB (Coaches, AP, PS, DMN, KCS, SAEN, FWST, AAS, ESPN, RIV)» Alfonzo Dennard, CB (ESPN, RIV)» Eric Hagg, DB (Coaches, AP, PS, DMN, KCS, SAEN, FWST, AAS, ESPN, RIV)» Alex Henery, PK (AP, DMN, KCS, SAEN, ESPN, RIV)» Ricky Henry, OL (Coaches, AP, PS, DMN, KCS, SAEN, FWST, ESPN, RIV)» Niles Paul, KR/PR (PS, FWST, ESPN, RIV) Second Team:» Pierre Allen, DE (PS, DMN, SAEN, FWST)» Alfonzo Dennard, DB (Coaches, AP, PS, SAEN, FWST)» DeJon Gomes, DB (KCS)» Roy Helu Jr., IB (Coaches, FWST)» Alex Henery, PK (Coaches, PS, FWST)» Alex Henery, P (Coaches)» Cameron Meredith, DE (Coaches)» Niles Paul, WR (Coaches)» Niles Paul, KR/PR (Coaches)» Keith Williams, OL (RIV) Third Team:» Roy Helu Jr., IB (PS)» Keith Williams, OL (PS) Honorable Mention:» Pierre Allen, DE (AP)» Rex Burkhead, IB (Coaches)» Mike Caputo, OL (Coaches, AP)» DeJon Gomes, DB (Coaches, AP)» Roy Helu Jr., IB (AP)» Alex Henery, P (AP)» Taylor Martinez, QB (Coaches, AP)» Baker Steinkuhler, DL (Coaches)» Keith Williams, OL (Coaches, AP) national PLAYER-of-THE-Week HONORs Walter Camp National Player of the Week:» Taylor Martinez, QB (Oct. 23 at Oklahoma State)» Roy Helu Jr., IB (Oct. 30 vs. Missouri) Lou Groza Award Star of the Week» Alex Henery, PK/P (Oct. 24 at Oklahoma State) Paul Hornung Most Versatile Player of the Week» Niles Paul, WR (Oct. 23 at Oklahoma State; 1 of 4) Rivals.com National Player of the Week» Roy Helu Jr., IB (Oct. 30 vs. Missouri) Rivals.com National Freshman of the Week» Taylor Martinez, QB (4 times; WKU, UW, KSU, OSU) 2010 BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL organization ABBREVIATIONs» Coaches = Coaches» Associated Press = AP» Phil Steele = PS» Dallas Morning News = DMN» Kansas City Star = KCS» San Antonio Express-News = SAEN» Fort Worth Star-Telegram = FWST» Austin American-Statesman = AAS» ESPN.com = ESPN» Rivals.com = RIV» CBS Sports = CBS» Football Writers Association of America = FWAA» Sports Illustrated = SI» CollegeFootballNews.com = CFN Big 12 Player-of-THE-Week HONORs Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week:» Taylor Martinez, QB (Oct. 7 at Kansas State)» Taylor Martinez, QB (Oct. 23 at Oklahoma State)» Roy Helu Jr., IB (Oct. 30 vs. Missouri) Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week:» Eric Hagg, DB (Sept. 18 at Washington)» Lavonte David, LB (Oct. 7 at Kansas State) CoSIDA Academic HONORs ESPN/CoSIDA First-Team Academic All-American» Austin Cassidy, DB (Psychology) ESPN Academic All-District VII First Team» Austin Cassidy, DB (Psychology) Academic All-Big 12 First Team (10):» Rex Burkhead, IB» Ryan Hill, FB/TE» Austin Cassidy, DB» Adi Kunalic, PK» Ben Cotton, TE» Zac Lee, QB» Tyrone Fahie, DE» Tyler Legate, FB» Thomas Grove, LB» Jay Martin, FB Second Team (10):» Justin Blatchford, DB» Alex Henery, PK/P» Joe Broekemeier, WR» Thad Randle, DT» Jim Ebke, S» Jeremiah Sirles, OL» Eric Hagg, DB» Lance Thorell, DB» Roy Helu Jr., IB» Anthony West, DB Team Season AWARDs» Team MVP: Eric Hagg, DB» Offensive MVP: Roy Helu Jr., IB» Defensive MVP: Lavonte David, LB» Special Teams MVP: Alex Henery, P/PK» Offensive Scout Team MVP: Kenny Bell, WR» Defensive Scout Team MVP: Yusef Wade, DB» Walk-on MVP: Joe Broekemeier, WR Nebraska senior AWARDs» Guy Chamberlin Trophy: Alex Henery, P/PK» Tom Novak Award: Rickey Thenarse, S» Cletus Fischer Native Son Award: Niles Paul, WR» Bobby Reynolds Award: Adi Kunalic, PK» Pat Clare Award: Ricky Henry, OL Nebraska scholarships» Brook Berringer Memorial Scholarship: Jared Crick» Jake Young Memorial Scholarship: Mike Caputo» George Sullivan Endowed Scholarship: Sean Fisher Nebraska season CAPTAINs» Offensive Captain: Roy Helu Jr., IB» Defensive Captains: Prince Amukamara, CB; Pierre Allen, DE» Special Teams Captain: Alex Henery, PK/P FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 35

36 Nebraska ALPHABETICAL & numerical rosters No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (High School/College) 95 *** Allen, Pierre DE Sr. Denver, Colo. (Thomas Jefferson) 21 *** Amukamara, Prince CB Sr. Glendale, Ariz. (Apollo) 70 Anderson, Kenny DE So. Omaha, Neb. (Millard West) 9 Ankrah, Jason DE RFr. Gaithersburg, Md. (Quince Orchard) 70 Ash, Nick OL RFr. Keller, Texas 47 Ashburn, Walker DE Fr. Kenner, La. 82 Barry, Robert TE RFr. Battle Creek, Neb. 40 Bart, Josh DB Fr. Aurora, Neb. 2 * Bell, Antonio CB So. Daytona Beach, Fla. (Mainland) 80 Bell, Kenny WR Fr. Boulder, Colo. (Fairview) 39 * Blatchford, Justin DB So. Ponca, Neb. 14 ** Blue, Anthony CB Jr. Cedar Hill, Texas 9 Broekemeier, Joe WR Sr. Aurora, Neb. (Aurora) 22 * Burkhead, Rex IB So. Plano, Texas 58 ** Caputo, Mike OL Jr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard North) 16 Carnes, Brion QB Fr. Bradenton, Fla. (Manatee) 8 * Cassidy, Austin S Jr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) 51 Chapek, Brandon OL RFr. Wahoo, Neb. (Bishop Neumann) 77 Choi, Seung Hoon OL So. Lincoln, Neb. (Christian) 72 Coffey, Jesse OL RFr. Denton, Texas (Guyer) 51 * Compton, Will LB So. Bonne Terre, Mo. (North County) 6 Cooper, Corey DB Fr. Maywood, Ill. (Proviso East) 1 * Cooper, Khiry WR So. Shreveport, La. (Calvary Baptist Academy) 81 * Cotton, Ben TE So. Ames, Iowa 96 Cotton, Jake DT Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) 94 ** Crick, Jared DT Jr. Cozad, Neb. 67 Criss, Scott OL RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep/Wyoming) 27 Damkroger, Jon P/PK Jr. Firth, Neb. (Norris/Nebraska-Omaha) 97 Dann, Jason P/PK Fr. Dallas, Texas (Lake Highlands) 4 David, Lavonte LB Jr. Miami, Fla. (Northwestern/Fort Scott CC) 31 * Dean, Jase CB So. Bridgeport, Neb. 15 ** Dennard, Alfonzo CB Jr. Rochelle, Ga. (Wilcox County) 87 Dixon, Taylor WR So. Wauneta, Neb. (Wauneta-Palisade) 32 Ebke, Jim S Jr. Lincoln, Neb. (East/South Dakota State) 18 Enunwa, Quincy WR Fr. Moreno Valley, Calif. (Rancho Verde) 17 Evans, Ciante DB Fr. Arlington, Texas (Juan Seguin) 88 Evans, Tyler WR Fr. Waverly, Neb. 92 Fahie, Tyrone DE Sr. Virginia Beach, Va. (Ocean Lakes) 25 Felici, Joey DB Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) 42 * Fisher, Sean LB So. Omaha, Neb. (Millard North) 30 Foster, Derek DB Fr. Elm Creek, Neb. 80 Gdowski, Andy DE Fr. Grand Island, Neb. 11 ** Gilleylen, Curenski WR Jr. Leander, Texas 7 * Gomes, DeJon DB Sr. Hayward, Calif. (Logan/City College of San Francisco) 11 Green, Andrew DB RFr. San Antonio, Texas (James Madison) 17 * Green, Cody QB So. Dayton, Texas 66 Greenfield, Beaux LS Fr. Belleville, Ill. (West) 41 *** Grove, Thomas LB Sr. Arlington, Neb. 99 Guy, Jay DL Fr. Houston, Texas (Eisenhower) 28 *** Hagg, Eric DB Sr. Peoria, Ariz. (Ironwood) 50 Hardrick, Jermarcus OL Jr. Batesville, Miss. (South Panola/Fort Scott CC) 10 *** Helu Jr., Roy IB Sr. Danville, Calif. (San Ramon Valley) 90 *** Henery, Alex PK/P Sr. Omaha, Neb. (Burke) 74 * Henry, Ricky OL Sr. Omaha, Neb. (Burke/N.D. State College of Science) 8 *** Henry, Will WR Sr. El Paso, Texas (J.M. Hanks) 33 ** Hill, Ryan FB Jr. Arvada, Colo. (West) 35 Holt, Andrew DB Fr. Lee s Summit, Mo. (West) 34 Hron, Mitch FB RFr. Schuyler, Neb. 45 Hughes, Keegan WR Fr. Roswell, Ga. 85 Hyland, KC WR So. Lincoln, Neb. (Pius X) 26 Jackson, Harvey DB Fr. Fresno, Texas (Hightower) 58 Jackson, Justin DT So. Roca, Neb. (Norris) 29 Jameson, Seth DB RFr. Southlake, Texas (Southlake Carroll) 83 Jean-Baptiste, Stanley WR RFr. Miami, Fla. (Miami Central/Fort Scott CC) 55 Jensen, Rob OL Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 28 * Jones, Austin IB Jr. Aurora, Colo. (Smoky Hill) 73 ** Jones, D.J. OL Sr. Omaha, Neb. (Central) 52 Jones, Dwight OL RFr. Gretna, Neb. 78 ** Jones, Marcel OL Jr. Phoenix, Ariz. (Trevor Browne) 12 Kellogg III, Ron QB RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Westside) 89 Kerr, J.T. TE RFr. San Diego, Calif. (Scripps Ranch) 4 Kildow, Ty WR RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) 84 * Kinnie, Brandon WR Jr. Kansas City, Mo. (Grandview/Fort Scott CC) 85 Klingelhoefer, Faron DT Jr. Amherst, Neb. (Amherst/Nebraska-Kearney) 44 Kreikemeier, Micah LB So. West Point, Neb. (Central Catholic) 1 *** Kunalic, Adi PK Sr. Fort Worth, Texas (North Crowley) 5 * Lee, Zac QB Sr. San Francisco, Calif. (St. Ignatius Prep/City College of San Francisco) 48 * Legate, Tyler FB Jr. Neligh, Neb. (Neligh-Oakdale/South Dakota) Numerical Roster No. Name...Pos. 1 *** Adi Kunalic... PK 1 * Khiry Cooper...WR 2 * Antonio Bell... CB 2 Lazarri Middleton... CB 3 Taylor Martinez...QB 3 *** Rickey Thenarse...S 4 Lavonte David...LB 4 Ty Kildow...WR 5 * Zac Lee...QB 5 *** Anthony West...DB 6 Corey Cooper...DB 6 * Tim Marlowe...WR 7 * DeJon Gomes...DB 7 Kody Spano...QB 8 * Austin Cassidy...S 8 *** Will Henry...WR 9 Jason Ankrah... DE 9 Joe Broekemeier...WR 10 *** Roy Helu Jr... IB 10 Dijon Washington... CB 11 ** Curenski Gilleylen...WR 11 Andrew Green...DB 12 Ron Kellogg III...QB 12 * Courtney Osborne...S 13 * P.J. Smith...S 14 ** Anthony Blue... CB 14 * Lester Ward... IB 15 ** Alfonzo Dennard... CB 15 *** Latravis Washington...QB 16 Brion Carnes...QB 16 Adam Watson...DB 17 Ciante Evans...DB 17 * Cody Green...QB 18 Quincy Enunwa...WR 18 Josh Mitchell...DB 19 Wil Richards...DB 21 *** Prince Amukamara... CB 21 Steven Osborne...WR 22 * Rex Burkhead... IB 23 ** Lance Thorell...DB 24 *** Niles Paul...WR 24 Austin Williams...DB 25 Joey Felici...DB 25 * Kyler Reed...TE 26 Harvey Jackson...DB 26 Tyler Wullenwaber...WR 27 Jon Damkroger...P/PK 27 * Dontrayevous Robinson... IB 28 *** Eric Hagg...DB 28 * Austin Jones... IB 29 Seth Jameson...DB 29 Collins Okafor... IB 30 Derek Foster...DB 31 * Jase Dean... CB 31 C.J. Zimmerer... FB 32 Jim Ebke...S 32 * Marcus Mendoza... CB 33 ** Ryan Hill... FB 33 Tyson McGill...LB 34 Mitch Hron... FB 34 * Cameron Meredith... DE 35 Andrew Holt...DB 35 * Jay Martin... FB 36 ** Mathew May...LB 37 Tyrone Lewis...LB 37 Kevin Thomsen... DE 38 * Graham Stoddard...LB 38 Yusef Wade...DB 39 * Justin Blatchford...DB 39 Jacob Smith...WR 40 Josh Bart...DB 40 Zach Taylor... RB 41 *** Thomas Grove...LB 41 Jake Long...TE 42 * Sean Fisher...LB 43 Brent Moravec...DB 43 Dillon Schrodt...WR 44 Micah Kreikemeier...LB 36 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

37 44 *** Mike McNeill... TE/WR 45 Keegan Hughes...WR 45 Alonzo Whaley...LB 46 * Eric Martin... DE 47 Walker Ashburn... DE 47 Brett Wells...TE 48 * Tyler Legate... FB 48 Tobi Okuyemi... DE 49 Matt Manninger... LB 49 *** Dreu Young...TE 50 Jermarcus Hardrick... OL 51 Brandon Chapek... OL 51 * Will Compton...LB 52 Dwight Jones... OL 52 J.C. Moore... DE 53 Thaddeus Randle... DL 54 Trevor Roach...LB 55 Rob Jensen... OL 55 * Baker Steinkuhler... DT 56 Devin Paulsen...LB 56 Mark Pelini... OL 57 Mike Moudy... OL 58 ** Mike Caputo... OL 58 Justin Jackson... DL 59 Colby Starkebaum...LB 59 Brian Thorson... OL 61 Spencer Long... OL 61 Jeff Uher... DL 62 Cole Pensick... OL 63 Andrew Rodriguez... OL 65 Colin McDermott... DE 65 *** Mike Smith... OL 66 Beaux Greenfield...LS 67 Scott Criss... OL 67 Sam Meginnis...LS 68 Josh Molek... DT 68 *** Keith Williams... OL 69 Brodrick Nickens... OL 70 Kenny Anderson... DE 70 Nick Ash... OL 71 Jeremiah Sirles... OL 72 Jesse Coffey... OL 73 ** D.J. Jones... OL 74 * Ricky Henry... OL 75 Luke Lingenfelter... OL 76 Brent Qvale... OL 77 Seung Hoon Choi... OL 78 ** Marcel Jones... OL 79 Brandon Thompson... OL 80 Kenny Bell...WR 80 Andy Gdowski... DE 81 * Ben Cotton...TE 82 Robert Barry...TE 83 Stanley Jean-Baptiste...WR 84 * Brandon Kinnie...WR 85 KC Hyland...WR 85 Faron Klingelhoefer... DT 86 Mychael McClure...TE 87 Taylor Dixon...WR 88 Tyler Evans...WR 89 J.T. Kerr...TE 89 Conor McDermott... DE 90 *** Alex Henery...PK/P 90 ** Terrence Moore... DT 91 Donovan Vestal... DE 92 Tyrone Fahie... DE 92 * P.J. Mangieri...LS 94 ** Jared Crick... DT 95 *** Pierre Allen... DE 96 Jake Cotton... DT 96 * Brett Maher...P/PK 97 Jason Dann...P/PK 97 Chase Rome... DT 98 Josh Williams... DE 99 Jay Guy... DL 37 Lewis, Tyrone LB RFr. Lincoln, Neb. (North Star) 75 Lingenfelter, Luke OL Jr. Plainview, Neb. 41 Long, Jake TE RFr. Elkhorn, Neb. 61 Long, Spencer OL RFr. Elkhorn, Neb. 96 * Maher, Brett P/PK So. Kearney, Neb. 92 * Mangieri, P.J. LS So. Peoria, Ill. (Dunlap) 49 Manninger, Matt LB So. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 6 * Marlowe, Tim WR So. Youngstown, Ohio (Cardinal Mooney) 46 * Martin, Eric DE So. Moreno Valley, Calif. (Rancho Verde) 35 * Martin, Jay FB Jr. Waverly, Neb. 3 Martinez, Taylor QB RFr. Corona, Calif. (Centennial) 36 ** May, Mathew LB Jr. Imperial, Neb. (Chase County) 86 McClure, Mychael TE So. Wisner, Neb. (Wisner-Pilger) 65 McDermott, Colin DE So. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 89 McDermott, Conor DE So. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 33 McGill, Tyson LB Fr. Norfolk, Neb. 44 *** McNeill, Mike TE/WR Sr. Kirkwood, Mo. 67 Meginnis, Sam LS So. Lincoln, Neb. (East) 32 * Mendoza, Marcus CB Jr. Houston, Texas (Spring Woods) 34 * Meredith, Cameron DE So. Santa Ana, Calif. (Mater Dei) 2 Middleton, Lazarri CB RFr. Long Beach, Calif. (Poly) 18 Mitchell, Josh DB Fr. Corona, Calif. (Eleanor Roosevelt) 68 Molek, Josh DT So. Omaha, Neb. (Skutt Catholic) 52 Moore, J.C. DE Fr. Fremont, Neb. 90 ** Moore, Terrence DT Jr. New Orleans, La. (McDonogh 35) 43 Moravec, Brent DB So. Grand Island, Neb. (Central Catholic) 57 Moudy, Mike OL Fr. Castle Rock, Colo. (Douglas County) 69 Nickens, Brodrick OL RFr. Alliance, Neb. 29 Okafor, Collins IB So. Omaha, Neb. (Westside) 48 Okuyemi, Tobi DE Fr. Maple Grove, Minn. (Wayzata) 12 * Osborne, Courtney S So. Garland, Texas (South Garland) 21 Osborne, Steven WR So. Garland, Texas (South Garland) 24 *** Paul, Niles WR Sr. Omaha, Neb. (North) 56 Paulsen, Devin LB RFr. Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln Christian) 56 Pelini, Mark OL Fr. Youngstown, Ohio (Cardinal Mooney) 62 Pensick, Cole OL RFr. Lincoln, Neb. (Northeast) 76 Qvale, Brent OL RFr. Williston, N.D. 53 Randle, Thaddeus DL RFr. Galena Park, Texas (North Shore) 25 * Reed, Kyler TE So. Shawnee, Kan. (St. Thomas Aquinas) 19 Richards, Wil DB RFr. Lee s Summit, Mo. (West) 54 Roach, Trevor LB Fr. Elkhorn, Neb. 27 * Robinson, Dontrayevous IB So. Euless, Texas (Trinity) 63 Rodriguez, Andrew OL Fr. Aurora, Neb. 97 Rome, Chase DT Fr. Columbia, Mo. (Rock Bridge) 43 Schrodt, Dillon WR Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (North Star) 71 Sirles, Jeremiah OL RFr. Lakewood, Colo. (Bear Creek) 39 Smith, Jacob WR Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Skutt Catholic) 65 *** Smith, Mike OL Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. (Palo Verde) 13 * Smith, P.J. S So. River Ridge, La. (John Curtis) 7 Spano, Kody QB So. Stephenville, Texas 59 Starkebaum, Colby LB RFr. Sterling, Colo. 55 * Steinkuhler, Baker DT So. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) 38 * Stoddard, Graham LB So. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) 40 Taylor, Zach RB Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) 3 *** Thenarse, Rickey S Sr. Los Angeles, Calif. (Jordan) 79 Thompson, Brandon OL So. The Woodlands, Texas 37 Thomsen, Kevin DE Jr. Elkhorn, Neb. 23 ** Thorell, Lance DB Jr. Loomis, Neb. 59 Thorson, Brian OL So. Omaha, Neb. (Millard North) 61 Uher, Jeff DL Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 91 Vestal, Donovan DE Fr. Arlington, Texas (Bowie) 38 Wade, Yusef DB Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (North Star) 14 * Ward, Lester IB So. Brenham, Texas 10 Washington, Dijon CB RFr. Lawndale, Calif. (Leuzinger) 15 *** Washington, Latravis QB Sr. Bradenton, Fla. (Bayshore) 16 Watson, Adam DB Sr. Lincoln, Neb. (Niwot [Colo.]) 47 Wells, Brett TE RFr. St. Paul, Neb. 5 *** West, Anthony DB Sr. San Diego, Calif. (Point Loma) 45 Whaley, Alonzo LB So. Madisonville, Texas 24 Williams, Austin DB Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Burke) 98 Williams, Josh DE So. Denton, Texas (Ryan) 68 *** Williams, Keith OL Sr. Florissant, Mo. (McClure North) 26 Wullenwaber, Tyler WR Fr. Utica, Neb. (Centennial) 49 *** Young, Dreu TE Sr. Cozad, Neb. 31 Zimmerer, C.J. FB RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Gross) husker coaching staff Head Coach: Bo Pelini, 30-10, third season at Nebraska; Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line: Carl Pelini; Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: Shawn Watson; Running Backs: Tim Beck; Tight Ends: Ron Brown; Associate Head Coach/Offensive Line: Barney Cotton; Assistant Head Coach (Offense)/Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator: Ted Gilmore; Linebackers: Mike Ekeler; Defensive Ends/Special Teams Coordinator: John Papuchis; Assistant Head Coach (Defense)/Secondary: Marvin Sanders; Graduate Assistant/Offense: Curt Baldus; Graduate Assistant/Defense: Ross Watson; Head Football Strength Coach: James Dobson; Associate A.D./Football: Jeff Jamrog; Head Football Trainer: Mark Mayer; Equipment Manager: Jay Terry. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 37

38 individual husker RECORDs WATCH taylor martinez Redshirt Freshman Quarterback NCAA RECORDS WATCH Freshman Quarterback Rushing Yards Rk. Player, School, Year Yards 1. Brad Smith, Missouri, , Joshua Cribbs, Kent State, , taylor Martinez, *only three freshman QBs in NCAA history to rush for 1,000 yards NEBRASKA GAME RECORDS HELD Category (Record)... Game Quarterback Rushing Yards (241)... at KSU, 10/7 Freshman Total Offense (435)... at OSU, 10/23 Freshman Quarterback Rushing Yards (241)... at KSU, 10/7 Freshman Rushing Touchdowns (4)... at KSU, 10/7 Freshman Passing Yards (323)... at OSU, 10/23 Freshman Passing Touchdowns (5)... at OSU, 10/23 Longest TD Run by a Freshman (80)... 2 times Consecutive 100-yard Rushing Games by a Freshman...3 NEBRASKA SEASON RECORDS WATCH Freshman Rushing Yards Rk. Player, Position, Year Yards 1. Ahman Green, IB, , Taylor Martinez, QB, Calvin Jones, IB, Freshman Quarterback Rushing Yards Rk. Player, Year Yards 1. taylor Martinez, Eric Crouch, Tommie Frazier, Quarterback Rushing Yards Rk. Player, Year Yards 1. Jammal Lord, , Eric Crouch, , Scott Frost, , Eric Crouch, taylor Martinez, Passing Yards Rk. Player, Year Yards 1. Joe Ganz, , Zac Taylor, , Zac Taylor, , Sam Keller, , Zac Lee, , Dave Humm, , Vince Ferragamo, , Joe Dailey, , Jerry Tagge, , taylor Martinez, ,578 Freshman Passing Yards Rk. Player, Year Yards 1. taylor Martinez, , Tommie Frazier, Eric Crouch, Total Offense Rk. Player, Position, Year Yards 1. Joe Ganz, QB, , Zac Taylor, QB, , Jammal Lord, QB, , Eric Crouch, QB, , Zac Taylor, QB, , Taylor Martinez, QB, ,520 Freshman Total Offense Rk. Player, Position, Year Yards 1. Taylor Martinez, QB, , Ahman Green, IB, , Tommie Frazier, QB, ,126 Freshman Rushing Touchdowns Rk. Player, Position, Year Yards 1. Calvin Jones, IB, DeAngelo Evans, IB, Ahman Green, IB, taylor Martinez, Three tied 7 Freshman 100-Yard Rushing Games Rk. Player, Position, Year Yards 1. Taylor Martinez, QB, Ahman Green, IB, DeAngelo Evans, IB, Quarterback 100-Yard Rushing Games Rk. Player, Year Yards 1. Eric Crouch, taylor Martinez, Eric Crouch, Jammal Lord, Freshman Quarterback 100-Yard Rushing Games Rk. Player, Year Yards 1. taylor Martinez, Eric Crouch, *only two NU freshman QBs to rush for 100 yards in a game alex henery Senior Place-Kicker/Punter NCAA RECORDS WATCH Percentage of PATs & Field Goals Made Rk. Player, School Pct. (total) 1. Alex Henery, Nebraska 96.7% (260/269) 2. Jeff Wolfert, Missouri 94.9% (244/257) Field Goal Percentage (min. 45 att.) Rk. Player, School Pct. (total) 1. Alex Henery, Nebraska 89.5% (68/76) 2. Bobby Raymond, Florida 87.8% (43/49) Field Goal Percentage (min. 55 att.) Rk. Player, School Pct. (total) 1. Alex Henery, Nebraska 89.5% (68/76) 2. John Lee, UCLA 85.9% (79/92) Field Goal Percentage 40 Yards or More Rk. Player, School Pct. (total) 1. Alex Henery, Nebraska 78.8 (26/33) 2. Billy Bennett, Georgia 72.1% (31/43) Field Goal Percentage Yards Rk. Player, School Pct. (total) 1. Alex Henery, Nebraska 95.5% (22/23) 2. Jeff Jaeger, Washington 82.6% (19/23) FG Pct. Under 40 Yards (30-39 made) Rk. Player, School Pct. (total) 1. Alex Henery, Nebraska 97.7% (42/43) 2. Bobby Raymond, Florida 97.0% (32/33) Most Games with 4+ Field Goals Rk. Player, School Total 1. Alex Henery, Nebraska 6 John Lee, UCLA 6 Leigh Tiffin, Alabama 6 Points (Kickers) Rk. Player, School Pct. (total) 1. Art Carmody, Louisville Kyle Brotzman, Boise State 431* 3. Kevin Kelly, Penn State Roman Anderson, Houston Billy Bennett, Georgia Jermy Ito, Rutgers Carlos Huerta, Miami (Fla.) Alex Henery, Nebraska 396* *active kicker NEBRASKA GAME RECORDS HELD Category (Record)... Game Longest Field Goal (57 yards)... vs. Colorado, 11/27/08 Most Games with 4 or More Field Goals... 6 Most Field Goals 50 Yards or Longer... 5 NEBRASKA SEASON RECORDS HELD Category (Total)...Year Most Field Goals Made (24) Field Goals Attempted (28) Best Field Goal Percentage (1.000) Best PAT Percentage (1.000) & 2009 Most Punts (77) NEBRASKA CAREER RECORDS HELD Category...Total Scoring Most Field Goals Made Field Goal Percentage % PAT Percentage % Consecutive Made Field Goals Consecutive Made Field Goals to Open...12 NEBRASKA SEASON RECORDS WATCH Scoring Rk. Player, Position, Year Points 1. Mike Rozier, IB, Bobby Reynolds, HB, Ahman Green, IB, Eric Crouch, QB, Eric Crouch, QB, Kris Brown, PK, Scott Frost, QB, Alex Henery, PK, Alex Henery, PK, Alex Henery, PK, Punting Average Rk. Player, Year Avg. 1. Sam Koch, Kyle Larson, Dan Hadenfeldt, Bill Lafleur, Jesse Kosch, Alex Henery, NEBRASKA CAREER RECORDS WATCH Scoring Rk. Player, Position, Years Points 1. Alex Henery, PK/P, 2007-present Kris Brown, PK, Eric Crouch, QB, Punting Average Rk. Player, Years Avg. FG Pct. Under 40 Yards (min. 40 made) 1. Dan Hadenfeldt, Rk. Player, School Pct. (total) 2. Sam Koch, Alex Henery, Nebraska 97.7% (42/43) 3. Kyle Larson, John Lee, UCLA 96.4% (54/56) 4. Alex Henery, 2007-present NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

39 niles paul Senior Wide Receiver/Returner NEBRASKA CAREER RECORDS WATCH Receptions Rk. Player, Position, Years Receptions 1. Nate Swift, WR, Johnny Rodgers, WB, Terrence Nunn, WR, Marlon Lucky, IB, Todd Peterson, WR, Niles Paul, wr, 2007-present 103 Receiving Yards Rk. Player, Position, Years Yards 1. Johnny Rodgers, WB, , Nate Swift, WR, , Terrence Nunn, WR, , Todd Peterson, WR, , Niles Paul, wr, 2007-present 1,532 Kickoff Return Yards Rk. Player, Position, Years Yards 1. Josh Davis, IB, , Niles Paul, wr, 2007-present 1, Tyrone Hughes, WB, ,443 All-Purpose Yards Rk. Player, Years Yards 1. Johnny Rodgers, , Mike Rozier, , Ahman Green, , Marlon Lucky, , Niles Paul, wr, 2007-present 4,061 NEBRASKA SEASON RECORDS WATCH Kickoff Return Yards Rk. Player, Position, Year Yards 1. Cortney Grixby, CB, , Josh Davis, IB, Niles Paul, WR, Josh Davis, IB, Josh Davis, IB, Tyrone Hughes, WB, Dana Brinson, WB, Tierre Green, IB, Niles Paul, Tyrone Hughes, WB, Niles Paul, brandon kinnie Junior Wide Receiver NEBRASKA GAME RECORD HELD Category (Record)... Game Receiving Touchdowns (3 - tied)...at OSU, 10/23/10 NEBRASKA SEASON RECORDS WATCH Receptions Rk. Player, Position, Year Receptions 1. Marlon Lucky, IB, Nate Swift, WR, Todd Peterson, WR, Maurice Purify, WR, Johnny Rodgers, WB, Johnny Rodgers, WB, Nate Swift, WR, Terrence Nunn, WR, Cory Ross, IB, Brandon Kinnie, wr, Terrence Nunn, WR, roy helu jr. Senior I-Back NEBRASKA GAME RECORD HELD Category (Record)...Game Rushing Yards (307)...vs. MU, 10/30/10 NEBRASKA CAREER RECORD WATCH Rushing Yards Rk. Player, Position, Years Yards 1. Mike Rozier, IB, , Ahman Green, IB, , Eric Crouch, QB, , Roy Helu Jr., IB, 2007-present 3,370 NEBRASKA SEASON RECORD WATCH Rushing Yards Rk. Player, Position, Year Yards 1. Mike Rozier, IB, , Ahman Green, IB, , Lawrence Phillips, IB, , Mike Rozier, IB, , Ken Clark, IB, , Jammal Lord, QB, , Bobby Reynolds, HB, , Derek Brown, IB, , I.M. Hipp, IB, , Dahhran Diedrick, IB, , Roy Helu Jr., IB, ,211 Rushing Yards by a Senior Rk. Player, Position, Year Yards 1. Mike Rozier, IB, , Keith Jones, IB, , Roy Helu Jr., IB, ,211 mike mcneill Senior Wide Receiver NEBRASKA CAREER RECORDS HELD Category...Total Receptions by a Tight End NEBRASKA CAREER RECORDS WATCH Receptions Rk. Player, Position, Years Receptions 1. Nate Swift, WR, Johnny Rodgers, WB, Terrence Nunn, WR, Marlon Lucky, IB, Todd Peterson, WR, Niles Paul, WR, 2007-present Matt Davison, SE, Jeff Kinney, HB, Mike McNeill, WR/TE, 2007-present Guy Ingles, SE, eric hagg Senior Defensive Back NEBRASKA GAME RECORD HELD Category (Record)... Game Longest Punt Return (95)... vs. UT, 10/16/10 Longest Punt Return for a TD (95)... vs. UT, 10/16/ BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL prince amukamara Senior Cornerback NEBRASKA CAREER RECORDS WATCH Pass Breakups Rk. Player, Position, Years PBUs 1. Ralph Brown, RCB, DeJuan Groce, RCB, Keyuo Craver, LCB, Fabian Washington, LCB, Erwin Swiney, LCB, Cortney Grixby, CB, Prince Amukamara, CB, 2007-present 27 NEBRASKA SEASON RECORDS WATCH Pass Breakups Rk. Player, Position, Year PBUs 1. DeJuan Groce, RCB, Fabian Washington, CB, Ralph Brown, RCB, Zackary Bowman, CB, DeJuan Groce, RCB, Ralph Brown, RCB, Prince Amukamara, CB, 2007-present 13 Five others tied 13 jared crick Junior Defensive Tackle NEBRASKA GAME RECORDS HELD Category (Record)... Game Sacks (5.0)...at Baylor, 10/31/09 Tackles for Loss (7 - tied)...at Baylor, 10/31/09 NEBRASKA CAREER RECORDS WATCH Sacks Rk. Player, Position, Years Sacks 1. Trev Alberts, OLB, Grant Wistrom, RE, Jim Skow, RT, Ndamukong Suh, Danny Noonan, MG, Broderick Thomas, OLB, Adam Carriker, DE, Jared Crick, 2008-present 19.0 lavonte david Junior Linebacker NEBRASKA SEASON RECORDS WATCH Total Tackles Rk. Player, Position, Year Tackles 1. Barrett Ruud, MLB, lavonte David, LB, Barrett Ruud, MLB, Unassisted Tackles Rk. Player, Position, Year Tackles 1. Barrett Ruud, MLB, Demorrio Williams, WLB, Barrett Ruud, MLB, lavonte David, FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 39

40 NEBRASKA HOLIDAY BOWL DEPTH CHART Offense Pos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr. WR X 84 Brandon Kinnie, 6-3, 220, Jr. 8 Will Henry, 6-5, 215, Sr. LT 71 Jeremiah Sirles, 6-6, 310, RFr. -OR- 50 Jermarcus Yoshi Hardrick, 6-7, 320, Jr. LG 68 Keith Williams, 6-5, 310, Sr. 63 Andrew Rodriguez, 6-6, 325, Fr. C 58 Mike Caputo, 6-1, 275, Jr. 62 Cole Pensick, 6-2, 270, RFr. RG 74 Ricky Henry, 6-4, 305, Sr. 76 Brent Qvale, 6-7, 320, RFr. RT 73 D.J. Jones, 6-5, 310, Sr. 78 Marcel Jones, 6-7, 315, Jr. TE 81 Ben Cotton, 6-6, 255, So. -OR- 25 Kyler Reed, 6-3, 230, So. 41 Jake Long, 6-4, 235, RFr. WR Z 24 Niles Paul, 6-1, 220, Sr. -OR- 9 Joe Broekemeier, 6-4, 210, Sr. -OR- 11 Curenski Gilleylen, 6-0, 215, Jr. -OR- 6 Tim Marlowe, 5-10, 175, So. ZEBRA 44 Mike McNeill, 6-4, 235, Sr. 18 Quincy Enunwa, 6-2, 205, Fr. QB 3 Taylor Martinez, 6-1, 205, RFr. -OR- 17 Cody Green, 6-4, 225, So. -OR- 5 Zac Lee, 6-2, 215, Sr. IB 10 Roy Helu Jr., 6-0, 220, Sr. -OR- 22 Rex Burkhead, 5-11, 210, So. 27 Dontrayevous Robinson, 6-1, 230, So. FB 48 Tyler Legate, 5-10, 235, Jr. 31 C.J. Zimmerer, 6-0, 230, RFr. Defense Pos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr. DE 34 Cameron Meredith, 6-4, 265, So. 9 Jason Ankrah, 6-4, 260, RFr. DT 90 Terrence Moore, 6-3, 285, Jr. -OR- 53 Thaddeus Randle, 6-1, 280, RFr. DT 94 Jared Crick, 6-6, 285, So. 53 Thaddeus Randle, 6-1, 280, RFr. DE 95 Pierre Allen, 6-5, 265, Sr. 98 Josh Williams, 6-4, 255, So. -OR- 46 Eric Martin, 6-2, 240, So. WILL 4 Lavonte David, 6-1, 210, Jr. 36 Mathew May, 6-1, 215, Jr. -OR- 41 Thomas Grove, 6-2, 225, Sr. MIKE 51 Will Compton, 6-2, 225, So. 45 Alonzo Whaley, 6-1, 225, So. NICKEL 28 Eric Hagg, 6-2, 210, Sr. 8 Austin Cassidy, 6-1, 210, Jr. LCB 21 Prince Amukamara, 6-1, 205, Sr. 5 Anthony West, 6-0, 205, Sr. -OR- 17 Ciante Evans, 5-11, 185, Fr. S 7 DeJon Gomes, 6-0, 200, Sr. 12 Courtney Osborne, 6-3, 200, So. S 8 Austin Cassidy, 6-1, 210, Jr. 3 Rickey Thenarse, 6-0, 210, Sr. -OR- 13 P.J. Smith, 6-2, 210, So. RCB 15 Alfonzo Dennard, 5-10, 195, Jr. 2 Antonio Bell, 6-2, 190, So. -OR- 10 Dijon Washington, 6-0, 185, RFr. Special Teams Pos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr. PK 90 Alex Henery, 6-2, 175, Sr. 1 Adi Kunalic, 6-0, 190, Sr. P 90 Alex Henery, 6-2, 175, Sr. 96 Brett Maher, 6-0, 170, So. LS 92 P.J. Mangieri, 6-4, 245, So. 67 Sam Meginnis, 6-2, 225, So. KO 1 Adi Kunalic, 6-0, 190, Sr. HOLD 96 Brett Maher, 6-0, 170, So. 8 Austin Cassidy, 6-1, 210, Jr. KOR 84/6 Brandon Kinnie/Tim Marlowe PR 22 Rex Burkhead, 5-11, 210, So. Starts Offense Keith Williams, Sr., OG Mike McNeill, Sr., WR Niles Paul, Sr., WR Roy Helu Jr., Sr., IB Ricky Henry, Sr., OG Mike Smith, Sr., OT D.J. Jones, Sr., OT Marcel Jones, Jr., OT Brandon Kinnie, Jr., WR Jeremiah Sirles, RFr., OT Mike Caputo, Jr., C Ben Cotton, So., TE Dreu Young, Sr., TE Zac Lee, Sr., QB Taylor Martinez, RFr., QB Kyler Reed, So., TE Tyler Legate, Jr., FB... 9 Khiry Cooper, So., WR... 4 Cody Green, So., QB... 4 Curenski Gilleylen, Jr., WR... 2 Rex Burkhead, So., IB... 1 Special Teams Alex Henery, Sr., PK Adi Kunalic, Sr., KO Alex Henery, Sr., P Defense Pierre Allen, Sr., DE Eric Hagg, Sr., DB Prince Amukamara, Sr., CB Jared Crick, Jr., DT Alfonzo Dennard, Jr., CB DeJon Gomes, Sr., S Anthony West, Sr., DB Baker Steinkuhler, So., DT Cameron Meredith, So., DE Lavonte David, Jr., LB Will Compton, So., LB Rickey Thenarse, Sr., S Lance Thorell, Jr., CB... 6 Austin Cassidy, Jr., S... 6 Sean Fisher, So., LB... 6 Courtney Osborne, So., S... 4 P.J. Smith, So., S... 3 Anthony Blue, Jr., CB... 2 Eric Martin, So., LB... 2 Ciante Evans, Fr., CB... 1 Alonzo Whaley, So., LB... 1 Pronunciation Prince Amukamara... ah-moo-kuh-mare-uh Khiry Cooper... KY-ree Alfonzo Dennard...DENN-erd Quincy Enunwa...uh-NUN-wuh Ciante Evans... SEE-on-tay Tyrone Fahie... FOY Curenski Gilleylen... GILL-uh-len Roy Helu Jr... HEL-lou Faron Klingelhoefer... fair-in Micah Kreikemeier...crack-meyer Adi Kunalic...ah-dee Kuh-NALEK Tyler Legate...luh-GATE Brett Maher...Mah-HER Brent Qvale... kwal-lee Baker Steinkuhler... STINE-kooler Rickey Thenarse... tuh-narse 40 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

41 pierre allen Senior l Defensive End l 6-5 l 265 Denver, Colo. (Thomas Jefferson)» First-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches)» Second-Team All-Big 12 (Phil Steele, Dallas Morning News, San Antonio Express-News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram)» Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (AP)» Rotary Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List (1 of 88)» Ted Hendricks Award Preseason Watch List (1 of 36)» 2010 Season Captain Defensive end Pierre Allen has been a key force on the Nebraska defensive line for each of the past three seasons, and will cap his Husker career in the Holiday Bowl. Allen has manned a starting defensive end spot since early in his sophomore year and is expected to make his 39th career start against Washington. Allen has been in the starting lineup for every game this fall and his role on an outstanding Blackshirt defense was recognized when he was a first-team All-Big 12 selection. The 6-5, 265-pound Allen has 57 total tackles, including 10 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He also leads all Nebraska defenders with 12 quarterback hurries. The play of Allen has helped Nebraska again rank among the nation s top defenses. NU enters the Holiday Bowl ranked 10th nationally in total defense, eighth in scoring defense and fifth in both pass efficiency defense and passing yards allowed. Allen has recorded at least five tackles in six games this season, including a season-high eight tackles at Iowa State. Allen has 35 career tackles for loss, just three outside of the Nebraska career top 10, and his 166 career tackles put him in the top 50 on the Nebraska career list. Allen earned his degree in family science earlier this month (Senior) Western Kentucky: Totaled five tackles while helping limit the Hilltoppers to 299 yards of total offense in a Husker victory. Idaho: Was disruptive on the defensive line in NU s win, recording five tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a pass breakup, as NU recorded seven sacks and forced six turnovers. Washington: Totaled four tackles and a team-high two quarterback hurries...helped force Jake Locker into a 4-for-20 effort. South Dakota State: Finished with three tackles - all solos - and a tackle for loss, as NU held SDSU to just 236 yards. Kansas State: Totaled four tackles, including a half a sack and # Game by Game Team UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds Sack/Yds Western Ky /0 Idaho /10 at Washington /0 So. Dakota St /0 at Kansas St /1 Texas /0 at Okla. St /0 Missouri /7 at Iowa St /0 Kansas /0 at Texas A&M /3 Colorado /0 vs. Oklahoma /0 two quarterback hurries while limiting Daniel Thomas to just 63 yards on 22 carries. Texas: Played a major role in limiting Texas to 271 yards, including a 4-for-16 passing day...totaled six stops and had a team-best two quarterback hurries, as Nebraska held Texas to 62 passing yards, its lowest total since Oklahoma State: Had one tackle in limited duty as he left the game in the first quarter with an injury. Missouri: Played a major role in helping the Blackshirts record six sacks and force Blaine Gabbert into an 18- for-42 passing day for a season-low 199 yards...posted two quarterback hurries and two tackles, including a seven-yard sack. Iowa State: Recorded a season-high eight tackles, including three tackles for loss...recovered a first-quarter fumble that led to the Huskers first score. Kansas: Totaled two tackles, including a TFL, and also added a quarterback hurry in NU s 20-3 win. Texas A&M: Ranked third on the team with seven tackles, including a half sack and one tackle for loss. Colorado: Had four tackles while forcing CU into just 10- of-17 passing. Oklahoma: Turned in a strong game, as his six tackles were the highest by a Husker defensive lineman in the Big 12 title game..also added a quarterback hurry. Allen started all 14 games in 2009 and finished with 51 tackles, five sacks and 12 tackles for loss despite battling nagging injuries throughout the year. He also had eight hurries and five breakups and capped his year with two sacks and a fumble caused against Arizona. He also had two sacks against Texas Tech. Allen emerged as a strong defensive force during his sophomore season in A backup to start the year, Allen was forced into a leading role with a leg injury suffered by Barry Turner. Allen responded with 52 tackles, five sacks and 10 tackles for loss. His play helped Nebraska put together one of the nation s most improved defenses in Allen made 16 tackles, including three for losses as a reserve end in He redshirted in Allen s full biography can be found on page 88 of the Nebraska Media Guide BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Allen s Stats ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL sacks C-R BK PBU INT Hry / / / / Totals 41/ Single-Game Highs» Tackles 10 vs. San Jose State (2008)» Solo Tackles 3, seven times» Tackles for Loss 3, three times» Sacks 2.0 vs. Texas Tech (2009) and vs. Arizona (2009 Holiday Bowl) prince amukamara Senior l Cornerback l 6-1 l 205 Glendale, Ariz. (Apollo)» First-Team All-American (AFCA, Walter Camp, AP, FWAA, Rivals.com, CBSSports.com, SI.com)» Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (Coaches)» Jim Thorpe Award Finalist (1 of 3)» Chuck Bednarik Award Semifinalist (1 of 16)» Lott Trophy Quarterfinalist (1 of 23)» First-Team All-Big 12 (Unanimous selection)» Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List (1 of 74)» 2010 Season Captain Senior cornerback Prince Amukamara was the cornerstone of a Nebraska secondary that was again among the nation s best in The 6-1, 205-pound Amukamara has been widely recognized for his play, becoming Nebraska s 108th first-team All-American, while also being tabbed as one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award. He was also honored as the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year as voted on by the conference s head coaches. Amukamara showed lock-down ability at his corner spot throughout the season, limiting opponents to just 18 pass completions in 52 attempts against him. He also ranked among the national leaders with 13 pass breakups, while registering 58 tackles, including 36 solo stops. While Amukamara did not record an interception, his ability to shut down a large portion of the field allowed Nebraska to rank fifth nationally in pass efficiency defense. The Glendale, Ariz., native has 27 career pass breakups to rank seventh in school history. This season, Amukamara has had at least two pass breakups in four games, including a season-high three against Missouri. He also had at least five tackles in five games in Amukamara earned his degree in sociology earlier this month, completing his undergraduate work in just seven semesters (Senior) Western Kentucky: Keyed a defensive effort that allowed just 120 passing yards on 22 attempts, finishing with three tackles and a pass breakup. Idaho: Turned in a solid performance, recording seven tackles and adding two pass breakups, as NU forced six turnovers and held the Vandals to 219 yards passing on 39 attemps...one of his breakups led to P.J. Smith s second-quarter interception. Washington: Keyed a Husker defense that held Jake Locker to just four completions in 20 attempts, finishing with three tackles, including a pair of solo stops, and adding a pass breakup. South Dakota State: Had one tackle, # Game by Game Team UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds PBU Western Ky Idaho at Washington So. Dakota St at Kansas St Texas at Okla. St Missouri at Iowa St Kansas at Texas A&M Colorado vs. Oklahoma while NU held SDSU to just 236 total yards and 95 through the air. Kansas State: Shined in Nebraska s win, totaling six tackles and breaking up a pair of passes as the Wildcats had just 135 yards passing on 27 attempts. Texas: Starred in the secondary as NU held Texas to its fewest passing yards since had four tackles and a pass breakup, as the Longhorns completed just one pass to a wide receiver. Oklahoma State: Recorded three solo tackles, as NU topped previously unbeaten Oklahoma State. Missouri: Played at an All-America level, helping the Huskers knock off No. 7 Missouri...totaled two tackles and a season-high three pass breakups, as the Huskers held Blaine Gabbert to 18-of-42 passing for a season-low 199 yards...anchored a secondary that totaled six breakups en route to FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 41

42 Nebraska s first win over a top-10 foe since Iowa State: Registered seven tackles, including a nine-yard sack. Kansas: Helped limit KU to just 15 passing yards and 87 total yards, as he collected two tackles and had a breakup. Texas A&M: Had a career-high 10 tackles, including eight solo stops. Colorado: Keyed a Blackshirt defense that held Colorado to just 10-of-27 passing by recording a pair of breakups and two tackles. Oklahoma: Had eight tackles - his second-highest total of the season - while helping limit the Sooners to 1-of-16 on third down. Amukamara ranked second on the team with five interceptions while starting all 14 games in His play helped Nebraska lead the nation in pass efficiency defense, and Amukamara was a first-team All-Big 12 selection for his effort. In addition to his five picks, Amukamara had a team-high 11 pass breakups and recorded 64 tackles and a pair of sacks. Amukamara played a prominent role in the Nebraska secondary as a sophomore in He played in all 13 games with three starts and had 34 tackles and three pass breakups. He played for Nebraska as a true freshman, serving in a reserve role in the secondary, while also providing standout special teams play. Amukamara s full biography can be found on page 89 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Amukamara s Stats ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL sacks C-R BK PBU INT Hry / / / / Totals 48/ Single-Game Highs» Tackles 10 at Texas A&M (2010)» Solo Tackles 8 at Texas A&M (2010), vs. Oklahoma (2010)» Tackles for Loss 1, six times» Pass Breakups 3 at Baylor (2009), vs. Missouri (2010) jason ankrah Redshirt Freshman l Defensive End l 6-4 l 260 Gaithersburg, Md. (Quince Orchard) #9 Redshirt freshman defensive end Jason Ankrah has gained valuable experience on the Nebraska defensive front this fall. He and sophomore Josh Williams serve as the top reserves behind starters Cameron Meredith and Pierre Allen, and Ankrah has seen action in 10 games this fall. The Maryland native figures to play a prominent role on the NU defensive front in years to come (Redshirt Freshman) Ankrah has played in 10 games this season and recorded two tackles. He had a solo stop at Oklahoma State and added an assist against Oklahoma. He also had a quarterback hurry against Kansas. Ankrah redshirted in Ankrah s full biography can be found on page 90 of the Nebraska Media Guide (Sophomore) Bell played in eight games as a reserve corner and on Nebraska s punt coverage unit. Bell helped Nebraska rank 32nd nationally in net punting. Bell was a receiver in 2009, appearing in six games with one catch for three yards. He was one of six true freshmen to see action in Bell s full biography can be found on page 91 of the Nebraska football media guide. justin blatchford Sophomore l Defensive Back l 6-1 l 200 Ponca, Neb. (Ponca) #39» Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 Sophomore Justin Blatchford battled back from an off-season knee injury to return to the playing field early in the 2010 season. Once healthy, Blatchford returned to his role as one of the leaders of the Nebraska special teams units, where he plays on the Huskers kickoff, punting and punt return units. Blatchford also fills a reserve role in the secondary and is poised to battle for playing time in (Sophomore) Blatchford missed the season s first three games while recovering from a knee injury suffered during spring ball. He finished the season with five tackles, including a pair of solo stops. He had a career-high three tackles at Kansas State. Blatchford played on several special teams unit as a redshirt freshman and had two unassisted tackles. He returned a blocked punt 25 yards for a touchdown to give Nebraska a 7-0 advantage in a win at Baylor. Blatchford redshirted in Blatchford s full biography can be found on page 91 of the Nebraska Media Guide. joe broekemeier Senior l Wide Receiver l 6-4 l 210 Aurora, Neb. (Aurora) #9» Second-Team Academic All-Big 12» Nebraska Walk-On MVP Senior wide receiver Joe Broekemeier is likely to play a key role in the Nebraska receiving corps in the Holiday Bowl matchup with Washington. After not seeing action in the season s first 11 games, the 6-4, 210-pound Broekemeier moved into a key role in the receiving corps in the final two games after Niles Paul was sidelined with a foot injury. Broekemeier was kept on the sideline for much of the season due to nagging injuries of his own, but continued to progress in practice, giving the coaching staff the confidence to insert him into the lineup. Broekemeier is one of 14 seniors playing in the bowl game as a graduate after he earned his business administration degree earlier this month. antonio bell # (Senior) Broekemeier caught three passes each against Colorado and Oklahoma, and his six receptions totaled 49 yards. He had 34 receiving yards, including a 17-yard catch against the Buffs, then added 15 receiving yards in the Big 12 title game. Sophomore l Defensive Back l 6-2 l 190 Daytona Beach, Fla. (Mainland) Sophomore Antonio Bell provided depth in the Nebraska secondary throughout the 2010 season, after making a switch to defense during fall practice. Bell played receiver as a true freshman in 2009, but the coaching staff made the decision to use the 6-2, 190-pounder in the secondary. He appeared in eight games and will be a contender for an increased role in the next two seasons. Broekemeier joined the football program during fall camp in 2009 and worked as a reserve quarterback during the season. He was a pitcher for the NU baseball team from 2007 to He appeared in eight games as a reliever in 2009 and had a 1-0 record. Broekemeier s full biography can be found on page 92 of the Nebraska Media Guide. 42 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

43 rex burkhead Sophomore l I-Back l 5-11 l 210 Plano, Texas (Plano)» Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches)» First-Team Academic All-Big 12 Sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead has been one of the key fixtures in the Nebraska offense throughout the season, and his role has grown considerably in the latter stages of the season. Burkhead has shared time at I-back with senior Roy Helu Jr. in 2010, but over Nebraska s last five games he has also taken a good portion of snaps in the Wildcat formation. Burkhead enters the Holiday Bowl as Nebraska s third-leading rusher with 912 yards and the Huskers have a chance of producing three 1,000-yard rushers in a season for the first time in school history. The 5-11, 210-pound Burkhead has produced three 100-yard rushing games and has scored seven touchdowns this season, and helped Nebraska rank first in the Big 12 and 10th nationally in rushing offense. In Nebraska s final two games, Burkhead also threw for three touchdowns on three pass attempts, and he has 13 receptions out of the backfield. Burkhead earned honorable-mention All-Big 12 accolades for his work on the field this fall. He has moved into the top 50 on Nebraska s career rushing list, and figures to play a prominent role for the Huskers over the next two seasons (Sophomore) Western Kentucky: Was a force as a running back and receiver, accounting for 104 yards of total offense on just seven touches...ran for 57 yards, including a 20-yard score, on five carries, while hauling in a pair of catches for 47 yards. Idaho: Had 118 yards of total offense in just 12 touches...rushed for 77 yards on nine carries and added three receptions for a team-best 41 yards, including a career-long 31 yard reception. Washington: Made the most of his first start, eclipsing the 100-yard mark for the second time in his career with 104 yards on 13 carries...broke off a 24-yard run on NU s first offensive play # Game by Game Team Carries Yards td Western Ky Idaho at Washington So. Dakota St at Kansas St Texas at Okla. St Missouri at Iowa St Kansas at Texas A&M Colorado vs. Oklahoma to set up a score and added a 19-yard scamper to cap the Huskers 56-point outburst. South Dakota State: Rushed 14 times for 66 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown in the second quarter to give NU a 7-0 lead. Kansas State: Carried 11 times for 57 yards, as Nebraska rushed for 451 yards - its highest total since in a win. Texas: Totaled nine carries for 35 yards, including a 12-yard run, while catching one pass for seven yards. Oklahoma State: Rushed 10 times for 41 yards, including three carries for 16 yards on NU s final drive to run out the clock. Missouri: Played a number of roles in the Huskers victory, rushing twice for four yards, catching a pass for five yards and serving as NU s primary punt returner, with two returns for five yards. Iowa State: Enjoyed a career game, rushing 20 times for 129 yard and two scores, setting personal bests in all three categories...played quarterback in the Wildcat formation on NU s first scoring drive, highlighted by a season-long 29-yard run...had both carries in overtime, including a 19-yard touchdown that gave the Huskers the lead for good. Kansas: Carried 19 times for 77 yards and a touchdown in a 20-3 win over Kansas...scored NU s first touchdown with a four-yard run in the first quarter. Texas A&M: Rushed 13 times for 74 yards to surpass the 1,000-yard mark for his career...had a season-long run of 33 yards in the third quarter. Colorado: Reached the 100-yard mark for the third time in 2010, rushing for 101 yards and a score on 19 carries while also completing 2-of-2 passes for 30 yards and two scores as the quarterback in the Wildcat formation...completed his first two career pass attempts, a 26-yard TD pass to Brandon Kinnie and a 4-yard TD to Kyler Reed. Oklahoma: Accounted for over 100 all-purpose yards, rushing for 90 yards on 16 carries with several coming out of the Wildcat formation...also completed his third TD pass, a 5-yard strike to Kyler Reed BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Burkhead s Stats Year G/S Att. Gain Loss Net Y/A Y/G Long TDs / vs. Arizona / at Texas A&M 7 Totals 22/ , , vs. Arizona 10 Receiving: - 26 catches, 126 yards, 1 TD, long of 31 vs. Idaho (2010) 13 catches, 90 yards, 1 TD (2009); 13 catches, 136 yards, 0 TD (2010) Passing: 3-for-4-35 yards- 3 TD, long of 26 vs. (all in 2010) Punt Returns: - 4 returns, 73 yards, 0 TD, 18.2 average, long of 26 vs. Colorado 4 returns, 73 yards, 0 TD (2009); 5 returns, 26 yards, 0 TD (2010) Single-Game Highs» Rushes 20 at Iowa State (2010)» Rushing Yards 129 at Iowa State (2010)» Rushing Touchdowns 2 at Iowa State (2010)» Receptions 4 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (2009)» Receiving Yards 47 yards vs. Western Kentucky (2010)» Passing Yards 30 vs. Colorado (2010)» Passing Touchdowns 2 vs. Colorado (2010)» Total Offense 131 vs. Colorado (2010) mike caputo Junior l Offensive Line l 6-1 l 275 Omaha, Neb. (Millard North)» Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches, AP)» Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List (1 of 37)» Jake Young Memorial Scholarship Recipient Junior center Mike Caputo emerged as the cornerstone of Nebraska s offensive line during the 2010 season. After two seasons of reserve work, the 6-1, 275-pound Caputo took over the starting duties during spring ball and was in the lineup for every game this fall. Caputo s play helped Nebraska lead the Big 12 in rushing, while ranking 10th nationally in that category, and Nebraska runners produced yard rushing games. Caputo also handled all the line calls and was nearly flawless in handling the snapping duties in an offense that operated out of the shotgun a majority of the time. Originally a walk-on to the Nebraksa program, Caputo was honored for his work being named an honorablemention All-Big 12 choice (Junior) Caputo and his offensive line mates paved the way for numerous rushing highlights throughout the season. The Husker offense averaged rushing yards per game and topped 200 rushing yards 10 times in 13 games. The rushing average was Nebraska s best since The Huskers had three 100-yard rushers in their victory at Washington just the fifth time that has happened in school history and had two other games with a pair of 100-yard rushers. Caputo appeared in six games as Nebraska s No. 2 center, and saw his most extensive action against Iowa State when starter Jacob Hickman was sidelined with a leg injury. Caputo played in seven games at center as a redshirt freshman in 2008, after redshirting in Caputo s full biography can be found on pages of the Nebraska Media Guide. Caputo s Stats» Games Played 26 (7 in 2008; 6 in 2009; 13 in 2010)» Games Started 13 (13 in 2010) #58 Burkhead finished as Nebraska s second-leading rusher as a true freshman with 346 yards and three touchdowns, despite missing five games at mid-season. Burkhead had 124 yards rushing in the first five games before missing four games with a foot injury. He was at his best after his return. He posted his first career 100-yard game with 100 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries at Colorado. He closed the year with 17 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown in the Holiday Bowl against Arizona, when NU first used Burkhead in the Wildcat formation. Burkhead s full biography can be found on pages of the Nebraska Media Guide. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 43

44 austin cassidy Junior l Safety l 6-1 l 210 Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest)» First-Team ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-American» First-Team ESPN Academic All-District VII» First-Team Academic All-Big 12 Safety Austin Cassidy emerged during the 2010 season and became a key component in one of the nation s top defenses during the stretch run. Cassidy began the year as a key backup in the secondary, while continuing in his role as one of the leaders of the Huskers special teams. However, he moved into a starting safety spot during the second half of the season and handled the role well. Cassidy contributed to a Nebraska defense that finished fifth nationally in pass efficiency defense and seventh in passing yards allowed, and also ranks in the top 10 in scoring and total defense. Cassidy finished the season with 41 tackles, and also had a 29-yard interception return for a touchdown at Iowa State. The Lincoln native added to Nebraska s Academic All-America tradition, earning firstteam ESPN Academic All-America honors. Cassidy carries a 3.88 cumulative grade-point average in psychology. The former walk-on from Lincoln was placed on scholarship before the start of the season (Junior) Cassidy began the season as NU s backup safety and nickel back, and played on four special teams units. He recorded eight tackles in the season s first seven games, before breaking into the starting lineup and accounting for 33 stops in the final six games. He quickly showed his ability in the secondary with six tackles in a win over Missouri. Against Iowa State, his pick-six gave NU a third-quarter lead, and he also recorded 12 tackles. Cassidy went on to record five tackles against both Kansas and Texas A&M. Cassidy was a special teams standout in 2009, while also serving in a reserve role in the secondary. He played in all 14 games and had nine tackles, including six solo stops. His play helped Nebraska feature one of the nation s top punt and kickoff coverage units. Cassidy played in two games as a redshirt freshman in He redshirted in Cassidy s full biography can be found on page 94 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Cassidy s Stats ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL sacks C-R BK PBU INT Hry Redshirt / / / Totals 29/ Single-Game Highs» Tackles 12 at Iowa State (2010)» Solo Tackles 7 at Iowa State (2010)» Pass Breakups 1 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (2009)» Interceptions 1 at Iowa State (2010) #8 will compton Sophomore l Linebacker l 6-2 l 225 Bonne Terre, Mo. (North County) Sophomore Will Compton had his role in the 2010 Blackshirt defense limited because of a foot injury suffered two days before the season opener. However, the 6-2, 225-pound Compton has played his most significant action in recent weeks and figures to see his playing time increase against Washington in the Holiday Bowl. Compton missed the season s first five games after his injury, but returned to play in the final eight games and made 12 tackles. He and junior Lavonte David are Nebraska s top two linebackers, but the Huskers often employ six defensive backs leaving only David on the field. Nebraska s top linebackers all return for 2011, making the position a possible strength for next year s Blackshirts (Sophomore) Compton did not play in the first five games, but returned against Texas and played in every game the rest of the way. He earned starts against Oklahoma State, Colorado and Oklahoma. Compton had a season-high seven tackles against the Buffs, and added three at Oklahoma State. He had a two-yard sack in the win over Kansas. Compton played in all 14 games with eight starts at linebacker in 2009, helping Nebraska lead the nation in scoring defense. He finished with 40 tackles, including 17 solo stops. He notched five games with five or more tackles, including seven tackles and a quarterback hurry at Virginia Tech. Compton redshirted in his first season at Nebraska in Compton s full biography can be found on page 95 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Compton s Stats ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL sacks C-R BK PBU INT Hry Redshirt / / Totals 22/ Single-Game Highs» Tackles 7 at Virginia Tech (2009), vs. Colorado (2010)» Solo Tackles 4 at Colorado (2009)» Tackles for Loss 1 vs. Texas Tech (2009), vs. Kansas (2010)» Pass Breakups 1 vs. Florida Atlantic (2009), vs. Kansas State (2009) khiry cooper Sophomore l Wide Receiver l 6-2 l 195 Shreveport, La. (Calvary Baptist Academy) #51 #1 Sophomore Khiry Cooper has added depth at receiver throughout 2010 and hopes to earn playing time in the Holiday Bowl against Washington. A two-sport athlete, Cooper splits his time between the gridiron and the Nebraska baseball team, and will look to make a bigger impact with both teams in (Sophomore) Cooper played in six games behind a group of veteran receivers, but did not have a reception. Cooper had 13 catches for 80 yards and a touchdown as a redshirt freshman in He had three receptions each against Texas Tech, Baylor and Kansas, including a TD catch against Texas Tech. Cooper redshirted in his first season at Nebraska in Cooper has played for the Husker baseball team each of the past two seasons as an outfielder, starting a total of 36 games. Cooper s full biography can be found on page 96 of the Nebraska Media Guide. 44 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

45 ben cotton Sophomore l Tight End l 6-6 l 255 Ames, Iowa (Ames)» First-Team Academic All-Big 12 Sophomore Ben Cotton teamed with classmate Kyler Reed to give Nebraska one of the Big 12 s best tight end tandems in The 6-6, 255-pound Cotton provides a physical presence at the point of attack. In addition to his receiving skills, he played a key role as a blocker in Nebraska s high-powered rushing attack that led the conference. The son of Nebraska offensive line coach Barney Cotton, Ben appeared in all 13 games, while earning 12 starting assignments. He and Reed figure to be a handful for opposing defenses over the next two seasons. Cotton was also a first-team academic All-Big 12 selection (Sophomore) Cotton earned 12 starts in 13 games, and finished the year with three receptions for 34 yards. He had single receptions against Idaho, Kansas State and Missouri, including a season-long 22-yard grab against the Tigers. Cotton s blocking also helped Nebraska average nearly 260 rushing yards per game to lead the Big 12. Cotton played in every game with a start at Baylor. He totaled five receptions for 43 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown catch at Colorado, when he had three catches for 33 yards. Cotton also scored a touchdown against Louisiana-Lafayette by recovering a Roy Helu Jr. fumble in the end zone. Cotton redshirted in his first season at Nebraska in Cotton s full biography can be found on page 96 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Cotton s Stats Year G/S No. Yds. Y/R Y/G Long TDs 2008 Redshirt / at Colorado / vs. Missouri 0 Totals 27/ at Colorado (2009) 1 Single-Game Highs» Receptions 3 at Colorado (2009)» Yards 33 at Colorado (2009)» Touchdowns None (lone touchdown was a fumble recovery in the end zone) jared crick Junior l Defensive Tackle l 6-6 l 285 Cozad, Neb. (Cozad) #81 #94» First-Team All-American (Rivals.com)» Second-Team All-American (AP, CBSSports.com, SI.com)» Rotary Lombardi Award Semifinalist (1 of 12)» Lott Trophy Quarterfinalist (1 of 23)» First-Team All-Big 12 (Unanimous)» Walter Camp Award Preseason Watch List (1 of 30)» Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List (1 of 63)» Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List (1 of 74)» Chuck Bednarik Award Preseason Watch List (1 of 60)» Brook Berringer Memorial Scholarship Recipient Junior Jared Crick continued to be one of the nation s most dominant defensive linemen during the 2010 season. For his efforts, the 6-6, 285-pound Crick was a first-team All-Big 12 selection for the second straight season, while earning first-team All-America mention from Rivals.com and second-team recognition from CBS Sports.com and SI.com. Crick was also a semifinalist for the Rotary Lombardi Award. Crick is the team leader in sacks with 9.5 and tackles for loss with 16 stops behind the line of scrimmage, while also leading the Big 12 Conference in sacks. Crick s sack total matched his 9.5 sacks in 2009, while his tackles for loss total is one better than his sophomore campaign. The play of Crick helped the Nebraska defense rank in the top 10 nationally in pass defense, scoring defense and total defense. Crick recorded a total of 63 tackles, including 29 solo stops and his 4.85 tackles per game were the most among all Big 12 defensive linemen. He had five games this season with at 2010 BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL least five tackles and has a tackle for loss in eight games this season, including six of the season s final seven contests. The strong junior campaign for Crick has pushed him into seventh place on Nebraska s career sacks list with (Junior) Western Kentucky: Opened the 2010 season with six tackles, including three solo stops, and a quarterback hurry in a victory over Western Kentucky. Idaho: Dominated on the defensive line en route to earning the team s nomination for weekly defensive honors...totaled six tackles, including five solos, along with 2.5 sacks for 30 yards...four of his six stops went for loss, as he racked up 32 yards in TFLs vs. Idaho. Washington: Turned in another solid performance, totaling four tackles and adding a quarterback hurry, as Jake Locker completed 4-of-20 passes for 71 yards in a Husker win Game by Game Team UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds Sack/Yds Western Ky /0 Idaho /30 at Washington /0 So. Dakota St /0 at Kansas St /0 Texas /0 at Okla. St /10 Missouri /7 at Iowa St /0 Kansas /12 at Texas A&M /6 Colorado /0 vs. Oklahoma /22 South Dakota State: Helped limit South Dakota State to just 236 total yards, finishing with four tackles, including one tackle-for-loss. Kansas State: Recorded three tackles and a quarterback hurry, as NU held Kansas State to six points over the first three quarters while limiting Daniel Thomas to just 63 yards on 22 rushes. Texas: Had four tackles as the Huskers held Texas to just 271 yards in a setback. Oklahoma State: Helped Nebraska to a win over No. 17 Oklahoma State, totaling four tackles, including a 10-yard sack after the Cowboys got inside the NU 20-yard line. Missouri: Helped the Huskers record six sacks and force Blaine Gabbert into an 18-for-42 passing day for a season-low 199 yards...tied for the team lead with eight tackles and added a seven-yard sack, two tackles for loss and two quarterback hurries..helped the Blackshirts record six sacks in posting their first win over a top-10 team since Iowa State: Totaled four solo tackles, had a tackle for loss and forced a first-quarter fumble that was recovered by Pierre Allen and eventually turned into a Husker touchdown. Kansas: Anchored a Husker defense that allowed just three points and 87 yards in a 20-3 win...set a season high with nine tackles, including a pair of sacks and two tackles for loss..was his second multi-sack game of the season, as NU totaled six sacks and posted the fewest yards allowed in a game since Texas A&M: Had seven tackles, including three for loss and split a pair of sacks...helped lead the Blackshirts in holding the Aggies to nine points. Colorado: Totaled one tackle, but broke up two passes, including one that Eric Hagg intercepted and returned to the CU 4-yard line to set up a score. Oklahoma: Recorded his third multi-sack game of the season, racking up two sacks for 22 yards as part of a three-tackle day while also adding a pass breakup. Crick posted 73 tackles as a junior, including 15 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks. His sack total ranked second on the team behind Ndamukong Suh and sixth in the Big 12, while his 15 tackles for loss were third on the team. Crick also had 16 quarterback hurries, four pass breakups and forced a pair of fumbles. Crick had a day for the Nebraska record books at Baylor with a school-record five sacks. He also tied the school record for tackles for loss with seven. His single-game sack total was the best in the nation in Crick was a first-team All-Big 12 choice for his effort. Crick was a reserve defensive tackle in 2008 and finished with two tackles while playing in nine games. He redshirted in Crick s full biography can be found on page 97 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Crick s Stats ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL sacks C-R BK PBU INT Hry Redshirt / / / Totals 36/ Single-Game Highs» Tackles 13 at Baylor (2009)» Solo Tackles 6 vs. Oklahoma (2009)» Tackles for Loss 7 at Baylor (2009)*» Sacks 5.0 at Baylor (2009)* *school record FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 45

46 lavonte david Junior l Linebacker l 6-1 l 210 Miami, Fla. (Northwestern/Fort Scott CC)» First-Team All-American (Rivals.com, CBSSports.com)» Second-Team All-American (AP, SI.com)» Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year (Kansas City Star)» Big 12 Newcomer of the Year (Coaches, Fort Worth Star-Telegram)» Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year (AP, Dallas Morning News, San Antonio Express-News)» First-Team All-Big 12 (Unanimous)» Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 7 at Kansas State)» Nebraska Defensive MVP Junior linebacker Lavonte David emerged as one of college football s breakthrough players in 2010, helping the Blackshirt defense again rank among the nation s best. A junior-college transfer, David joined the Nebraska program during the summer months, but quickly showed his ability to be a difference-maker. After injuries to returning linebackers Sean Fisher and Will Compton during fall practice, David was thrust into a starting spot and he responded in award-winning fashion. The 6-1, 210-pound David has used his speed and instincts to rank among the national leaders in tackles, while also being asked to make many of Nebraska s defensive checks. David has 145 tackles this season and enters the Holiday Bowl needing just five tackles to set a Cornhusker single-season record for tackles, surpassing Barrett Ruud s 149 tackles in The Miami native has eight games with double-figure tackle totals, including three games with 15 or more tackles. His 11.2 tackles per game ranks atop the Big 12 and seventh in the nation. David also ranks second on the team in sacks with six for 50 yards, tackles for loss (14-59) and pass breakups (10). David s play has earned him his fair share of postseason honors. He was a first-team All-Big 12 choice and Defensive Newcomer of the Year by nearly every outlet that chooses a team, while The Kansas City Star tabbed him as its Defensive Player of the Year. David also earned recognition at the national level as Rivals.com and CBS Sports.com both named him a first-team All-American and the Associated Press, CBS Sports.com and SI.com all listed him as a second-team All-America pick 2010 (Junior) Western Kentucky: Stepped into the starting lineup at MIKE linebacker and recorded a team-high 13 stops in his debut. Idaho: Was second on the team with seven tackles, including a 13-yard sack. Washington: Keyed a defense that limited Washington to just 246 yards of offense...had five tackles, including four solo stops, while adding a tackle for loss, a team-high two quarterback hurries and a pass breakup. SDSU: Reached double figures in tackles for the second time in 2010, finishing with a career-high 19 stops - the most by a Husker since 2004 and the seventh-most in school history - along with a team-high two pass # Game by Game Team UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds Sack/Yds Western Ky /0 Idaho /13 at Washington /0 So. Dakota St /0 at Kansas St /7 Texas /0 at Okla. St /0 Missouri /11 at Iowa St /0 Kansas /8 at Texas A&M /11 Colorado /0 vs. Oklahoma /0 breakups against SDSU...his effort limited the Jackrabbits to just three points and 236 total yards. Kansas State: Eclipsed double figures for the third time in 2010, finishing with a game-high 16 tackles, as NU held the Wildcats to 13 points...earned Big 12 Defensive Player-of-the-Week honors for his performance at K-State, which included 10 solo tackles and two tackles for loss, including a seven-yard sack. Texas: Reached double figures in tackles for the third straight game, finishing with 10 stops, including a tackle for loss, and a quarterback hurry. Oklahoma State: Totaled eight tackles, including seven solo stops, and added a pass breakup that led to Eric Hagg s second-quarter interception. Missouri: Tied for the team lead with eight tackles, as NU defeated a top-10 team for the first time since played a solid all-around game with two tackles for loss, including an 11-yard sack, and added a quarterback hurry as NU held the Tigers to 341 total yards. Iowa State: Reached double figures in tackles for the fifth time, recording 10 stops, including a TFL, in NU s victory. Kansas: Was a force, as NU limited KU to 87 total yards...collected a team-high 10 tackles, including two sacks for eight yards, and added a pass breakup in a 20-3 win. Texas A&M: Had a career-high four tackles for loss including a sack...totaled a team-high 14 tackles, including seven solo stops. Colorado: Topped NU in tackles for the eighth time this season, recording eight stops against the Buffaloes, while holding Colorado to just 99 yards rushing. Oklahoma: Totaled a game-high 17 tackles, including 11 solo stops as he reached double figures in tackles for the eighth time in David joined the Nebraska program after two impressive seasons at Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College. David helped Fort Scott to the JUCO national championship game in 2009, averaging nearly 10 tackles per game, while racking up 19.5 tackles for loss. David s full biography can be found on page 140 of the Nebraska Media Guide. David s Stats ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL sacks C-R BK PBU INT Hry / Single-Game Highs» Tackles 19 vs. South Dakota State (2010)» Solo Tackles 11 vs. Oklahoma (2010)» Tackles for Loss 4 at Texas A&M (2010)» Sacks 2.0 vs. Kansas (2010)» Pass Breakups 2 three times (all in 2010) jase dean Sophomore l Cornerback l 6-0 l 190 Bridgeport, Neb. (Bridgeport) #31 Sophomore Jase Dean has provided depth in the Nebraska secondary during his sophomore season, while continuing to be a valuable member of the Huskers special teams. Dean returned to action in 2010, following a season-ending knee injury in 2009, and the walk-on hopes to battle for playing time in the secondary over the next two seasons (Sophomore) Dean played in 11 games, primarily as a member of the Huskers punt and kickoff coverage units. He totaled five tackles, including four solo stops. Dean had a single tackle in five games. Dean played in the first five games in 2009 before he suffered a knee injury. Dean was a special teams standout before his injury, making four tackles and causing a fumble. Dean redshirted in Dean s full biography can be found on page 97 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Lavonte David leads Nebraska and the Big 12 Conference with 145 tackles this season. He enters the Holiday Bowl needing only five tackles to break the Nebraska season tackle record set by Barrett Ruud in 2003 (149). 46 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

47 alfonzo dennard Junior l Cornerback l 5-10 l 195 Rochelle, Ga. (Wilcox County)» First-Team All-Big 12 (ESPN.com, Rivals.com)» Second-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches, AP, Phil Steele, San Antonio Express-News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram) Junior cornerback Alfonzo Dennard has been overshadowed in the Nebraska secondary by fellow cornerback and Thorpe Award finalist Prince Amukamara, but opposing coaches will be the first to tell you about Dennard s ability. The 5-10, 195-pound Dennard earned plenty of honors of his own this fall, being named a second-team All-Big 12 choice by most sources, and helping Nebraska rank in the top five nationally in pass efficiency defense. Dennard ranks second on the team and third in the Big 12 with four interceptions. In the first meeting with Washington, Dennard returned an interception 31 yards for a thirdquarter touchdown. Dennard has also registered 27 tackles on the year, including 16 solo stops, while adding six pass breakups. He started 12 of 13 games while missing the majority of the Missouri game and the following contest at Iowa State with a concussion. Dennard first moved into the starting lineup midway through his sophomore season and figures to be the leader of the Nebraska secondary in the 2011 campaign (Junior) Western Kentucky: Turned in a solid season opener with six tackles, including three solo stops, and added a quarterback hurry, as Nebraska allowed just 120 yards passing. Idaho: Played a major role in helping the Blackshirts record six turnovers...totaled three stops and intercepted a pass, one of five picks for NU. Washington: Played a pivotal role in limiting Jake Locker to just 71 yards in the air on 4-of-20 passing... did not make any tackles, but picked off a pass and returned it 31 yards for his first career touchdown. South Dakota State: Starred in the secondary, as the Blackshirts held SDSU to 236 total yards, 2010 Game by Game Team UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds PBU Western Ky Idaho at Washington So. Dakota St at Kansas St Texas at Okla. St Missouri at Iowa St. ---DNP (injured)--- Kansas at Texas A&M Colorado vs. Oklahoma including 95 yards passing...totaled three stops, two pass breakups and had his third interception...had a hand in both of NU s forced turnovers on the day, as he intercepted a pass at the NU 1-yard line to stop a drive and later deflected a pass that was picked off by P.J. Smith. Kansas State: Had one solo tackle, as he helped limit Kansas State to just 135 yards passing on 27 attempts. Texas: Keyed a pass defense that held Texas to 62 yards passing, its lowest total since 1983, on 4-of-16 passing...had two pass breakups and a tackle, as UT completed one pass to its wide receivers. Oklahoma State: Had one solo tackle and a pass breakup in the win over the previously unbeaten Cowboys. Missouri: Had one tackle before leaving the game midway through the first quarter with a concussion. Iowa State: Did not play because of a concussion. Kansas: Returned to the lineup and made three tackles and picked off his fourth pass of the season...keyed a pass defense that allowed just three completions for 15 yards. Texas A&M: Started his 10th game of the season but did not register any statistics as NU held the Aggies to nine points and only 172 yards passing. Colorado: Totaled four tackles - his highest total since the season opener against Western Kentucky - and forced a fumble that led to a score in a win... stripped Scotty McKnight of the football on CU s first drive of the fourth quarter, which was scooped up by DeJon Gomes and returned to the 3-yard line where NU scored two plays later. Oklahoma: Had four tackles and helped NU limit OU to just 1-of-16 on third down. Dennard started nine of the season s final 10 games and finished the year with eight breakups and 31 tackles, including four behind the line of scrimmage. Dennard s play helped Nebraska lead the nation in pass efficiency defense and hold 10 opponents to 50 percent or less in completion percentage. Dennard played in 12 games as a true freshman in 2008, and made five tackles on the year. He also averaged 18.8 yards on eight kickoff returns. Dennard s full biography can be found on pages 98 and 99 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Dennard s Stats ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL sacks C-R BK PBU INT Hry / / / Totals 37/ BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Single-Game Highs» Tackles 6 vs. Oklahoma (2009), vs. Western Kentucky (2010)» Solo Tackles 5 at Kansas (2009)» Tackles for Loss 1 four times (all in 2009)» Pass Breakups 2 three times (once in 2009, twice in 2010) jim ebke Junior l Safety l 6-0 l 210 Lincoln, Neb. (East/South Dakota State)» Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 Junior Jim Ebke continues to excel as a member of Nebraska s special teams unit, while providing depth for the Blackshirt defense. The 6-0, 210-pound Ebke provides a physical presence on the Huskers coverage units that rank among the Big 12 s best. The Lincoln native made the switch from defensive back to linebacker midway through the season, and will look to make an impact for the Blackshirts in (Junior) Ebke played in 12 of 13 games and had five tackles, including two solo stops. He made single tackles in five games. Ebke played in one game in He sat out 2008 as a redshirt and was a scout team quarterback after transferring from South Dakota State. Ebke redshirted in his one season at SDSU in Ebke s full biography can be found on page 99 of the Nebraska Media Guide. quincy enunwa Freshman l Wide Receiver l 6-2 l 205 Moreno Valley, Calif. (Rancho Verde) #32 Quincy Enunwa was one of three true freshmen to hit the field for Nebraska this season. The California product provided depth in a veteran Nebraska receiving corps, and saw action in nine games. With the graduation of four senior receivers, including starters Niles Paul and Mike McNeill, the 6-2, 205-pound Enunwa figures to push for a significant role in the offense in (Freshman) Enunwa played in nine games including each of the final four contests. He had a 10-yard reception in the season opener against Western Kentucky. Enunwa s full biography can be found on page 140 of the Nebraska Media Guide. ciante evans Freshman l Cornerback l 5-11 l 185 Arlington, Texas (Juan Seguin) #18 #17 True freshman Ciante Evans was a valuable member of the Nebraska secondary throughout the 2010 season, playing in a reserve role behind starters Prince Amukamara and Alfonzo Dennard. Evans was thrust into a leading role when Dennard was out with a concussion against Missouri and Iowa State, and the rookie helped Nebraska to two key North Division victories. One of three true freshmen to hit the field this fall, Evans figures to vie for a starting role in (Freshman) Evans appeared in seven games and made his only start at Iowa State. He totaled eight tackles, including five solo stops and had a pair of pass breakups. Evans had four tackles and a pair of breakups against Missouri after Dennard went out in the first quarter. Evans full biography can be found on page 141 of the Nebraska Media Guide. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 47

48 tyrone fahie Senior l Defensive End l 6-3 l 255 Virginia Beach, Va. (Ocean Lakes)» Honorary Lott Trophy Recipient (1 of 3 to ever receive an honorary Lott Trophy)» First-Team Academic All-Big 12 Senior defensive end Tyrone Fahie has been a valuable member of Nebraska s scout team defense throughout his Husker career. The oldest Husker at age 28, Fahie served as a Seal Team One support communicator in the United States Navy and was on two tours to Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom. Fahie saw action only on Senior Day against Colorado, but gave fans another memory as he carried the American flag onto the field for Nebraska s Sept. 11 game against Idaho, walking alongside members of police, fire and rescue units. Fahie s inspirational story earned him an honorary Lott IMPACT Trophy earlier this month. Fahie has distinguished himself off the field, where he is on track to earn his master s degree in business administration. He was a first-team academic All-Big 12 choice. Fahie played against Colorado, but did not have a tackle. He played in one game prior to 2010, while providing depth on the defensive line. Fahie s full biography can be found on pages of the Nebraska Media Guide. curenski gilleylen Junior l Wide Receiver l 6-0 l 215 Leander, Texas (Leander) #92 Junior receiver Curenski Gilleylen continued to provide depth in a veteran Nebraska receiving unit during the 2010 season. Gilleylen picked up added playing time in the final two games with senior Niles Paul sidelined with an injury, and Gilleylen will have an opportunity to become a leader of the Husker receiving corps in 2011, as four seniors will be lost to graduation (Junior) Gilleylen played in seven games, but did not have reception. He battled nagging injuries that kept him out of the first three games, but played in five of the final seven contests. Gilleylen had 17 catches for 302 yards in 2009, an average of 17.8 yards per catch. He caught five passes of at least 35 yards in the season s first four games, and had a careerhigh four catches against Florida Atlantic. Gilleylen served as a reserve receiver in 2008 and finished with two receptions for 11 yards. He also returned two kickoffs. He redshirted in Gileylen s full biography can be found on pages of the Nebraska Media Guide. dejon gomes #11 #7 Senior l Defensive Back l 6-0 l 200 Hayward, Calif. (Logan/City College of San Francisco)» Second-Team All-Big 12 (Kansas City Star)» Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches, AP) Senior defensive back DeJon Gomes was arguably Nebraska s most versatile defender in 2010, and certainly was one of the Blackshirts most valuable performers. The 6-0, 200-pound Gomes continued to show his ball-hawking ability as a senior and his defensive back-linebacker hybrid role played a large part in Nebraska ranking in the top 10 nationally in pass defense, scoring defense and total defense. The California native ranks second on the team with 93 tackles, including 48 solo stops, and had four games with double-figure tackle totals. He also had a sack and four tackles for loss, along with seven pass breakups. Gomes intercepted three passes, giving him seven career picks, and also recovered a fumble, while forcing two others. He was one of four defensive backs to return an interception for a score, sprinting 40 yards to the end zone against Idaho. Gomes was recognized for his play as an honorable-mention All-Big 12 choice by the league s coaches and media. He was a second-team choice by the Kansas City Star (Senior) Western Kentucky: Keyed a defensive effort that allowed just 120 yards in the air on 22 attempts, finishing with six tackles, including four solo stops, and forced a fumble. Idaho: Enjoyed one of the best games of his career with 10 tackles, including eight tackles in the first half when Nebraska built a 31-3 lead... picked off a pass and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown, one of two INTs for scores in the first half. Washington: Anchored a defensive backfield that held Washington to 71 yards on 4-of-20 passing...totaled five tackles, including four solo stops, and added a quarterback hurry. South Dakota State: Gomes keyed a Husker defense that allowed 236 yards, including 95 yards through the air, with nine tackles. Kansas State: Gomes anchored a stingy defense that limited Kansas State to just 135 passing yards and 13 points...set a career high with 12 tackles, including seven solo stops, while forcing a fumble, a TFL and adding a quarterback hurry. Texas: Reached double figures in tackles for the second straight game, totaling 11 stops, including four solos...helped limit Texas to just 62 yards passing and 271 total yards. Oklahoma State: Paced the Huskers in tackles, as he reached double figures for the third straight game... had 10 tackles, including four solo stops, as the Huskers handed the No. 17 Cowboys their first loss. Missouri: Shined in pass coverage, as the Huskers limited No. 7 Missouri to a season-low 199 passing yards on 42 attempts...totaled four tackles, a season-best two pass breakups and added his second interception of the season in knocking off the previously unbeaten Tigers. Iowa State: Turned in a sterling effort at Iowa State, totaling six tackles, including a pair for losses, and adding two pass breakups in the overtime win over Iowa State. Kansas: Helped anchor a defense that allowed just 87 yards, as he totaled five tackles, including a six-yard sack - his first of the year. Texas A&M: Had six tackles against the Aggies, including one solo stop...tallied one pass breakup...helped the Blackshirts hold Texas A&M to nine points. Colorado: Was Nebraska s nominee for weekly Big 12 honors, as he recorded five tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery in the win over Colorado... NU converted both takeaways into scores...opened the second half by intercepting a Cody Hawkins pass that NU turned into a touchdown to make it provided NU s final touchdown, as he scooped up a Scotty McKnight fumble and returned it to the CU 3-yard line before the Huskers scored two plays later. Oklahoma: Totaled four tackles and a pass breakup in the Big 12 title game loss to the Sooners. Gomes played in 13 games, including six starts in the final nine games of He recorded 46 tackles, including 26 solo stops and four tackles for loss, and made at least five tackles in six games. He also intercepted four passes, helping Nebraska lead the nation in pass efficiency defense. Gomes also caused three fumbles and was an honorable-mention All-Big 12 pick. Gomes joined the program in the spring of 2009 after two seasons of junior college ball. Gomes full biography can be found on page 101 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Gomes Stats ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL sacks C-R BK PBU INT Hry / / Totals 26/ Single-Game Highs» Tackles 12 at Kansas State (2010)» Solo Tackles 7 at Kansas State (2010)» Tackles for Loss 2 vs. Texas (2009), at Iowa State (2010)» Pass Breakups 2 three times (once in 2009, twice in 2010) 2010 Game by Game Team UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds PBU Western Ky Idaho at Washington So. Dakota St at Kansas St Texas at Okla. St Missouri at Iowa St Kansas at Texas A&M Colorado vs. Oklahoma NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

49 cody green Sophomore l Quarterback l 6-4 l 225 Dayton, Texas (Dayton) Sophomore Cody Green has played a key role at quarterback throughout the 2010 season, and could see action for the Huskers in the Holiday Bowl against Washington. Green and senior Zac Lee have shared the No. 2 quarterback job throughout the year, but Green was thrust into a leading role over the season s final five games with both Lee and starter Taylor Martinez battling injuries. The 6-4, 225-pound Green played in eight games this season with starts against Iowa State and Colorado, leading the Huskers to victories in both of those games. He also saw significant playing time at Texas A&M. Green finished the season completing nearly 63 percent of his passes for 295 yards and three touchdowns. On the ground he ran for 98 yards and another score (Sophomore) Western Kentucky: Was effective in relief, completing 5-of-6 passes for 66 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 17 yards on three carries...led NU on a pair of TD drives, including one capped by a 33-yard touchdown to Niles Paul in the fourth quarter. Idaho: Saw limited duty, completing his only pass for five yards while also adding a pair of rushes. Washington: Earned playing time in both halves, finishing with 13 yards rushing on four carries. South Dakota State: Quarterbacked NU s final two drives, rushing twice for five yards while going 0-for-2 through the air. Kansas State: Led Nebraska on a 12-play, 51- yard scoring drive in his only drive, rushing four times for 28 yards, including a 22-yard run, and completing 1-of-3 passes for eight yards. Texas, Oklahoma State and Missouri: Did not play. Iowa State: Earned his first start of the season, guiding the Huskers to a overtime win...completed 7-of-12 passes for 79 yards while rushing nine times for 10 yards...went 3-for-3 for 43 yards on a third-quarter scoring drive to give NU a lead. Kansas: Did not play. Texas A&M: Saw first-half action as Taylor Martinez dealt with an injury...completed 6-of-11 passes for 57 yards with one interception. Colorado: Played his best game of the year in his second start...completed 10-of-13 passes for 80 yards and two scores while rushing seven times for 23 yards and a score...threw a 16-yard TD pass to Brandon Kinnie on NU s first drive of the second half to make it 24-3 before hitting Kyler Reed on a 1-yard toss later in the quarter to extend the margin to capped NU s scoring with a 1-yard TD run with 12:55 left. Oklahoma: Did not play. Green was NU s No. 2 signal caller as a true freshman in 2009, playing in nine games, including starts against Baylor and Oklahoma. Green threw for 317 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He became the first true freshman to start at quarterback for Nebraska since Tommie Frazier in Green s full biography can be found on page 102 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Green s Stats Year G/GS Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yds. Y/G LP TD Eff.R / / Totals 16/ Rushing: - 65 rushes, 256 yards, 3 TDs, long 49 vs. Florida Atlantic in rushes, 158 yards, 2 TDs (2009); 34 carries, 98 yards, 1 TD (2010) Single-Game Highs» Pass Attempts 21 at Baylor (2009)» Pass Completions 12 at Baylor (2009)» Passing Yards 128 at Baylor (2009)» Passing Touchdowns 2 vs. Colorado (2010)» Rushes 9 at Iowa State (2010)» Rushing Yards 50 vs. Florida Atlantic (2009)» Total Offense Yards 171 at Baylor (2009) # BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL thomas grove Senior l Linebacker l 6-2 l 225 Arlington, Neb. (Arlington) #41» First-Team Academic All-Big 12 Senior linebacker Thomas Grove has provided depth in the Nebraska linebacking corps throughout his career, while also being a key member of the Husker special teams. This season, Grove has played in 13 games as a member of NU s kickoff and punt coverage units. Grove is also a standout in the classroom. He earned academic All-Big 12 honors for the third straight season and is on track to earn his degree in biological sciences next May despite not redshirting (Senior) Grove made five tackles, including three solo stops. He made two tackles at Kansas State, and had single stops in three other games. Grove finished 2009 with three tackles, while playing in 13 games. He had two tackles, while playing in all 13 games in 2008, and appeared in three games as a true freshman in Grove s full biography can be found on pages of the Nebraska Media Guide. eric hagg Senior l Defensive Back l 6-2 l 210 Peoria, Ariz. (Ironwood)» Second-Team All-American (Rivals.com)» Third-Team All-American (AP)» Honorable-Mention All-American (SI.com)» First-Team All-Big 12 (Unanimous)» Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 18 at Washington)» Second-Team Academic All-Big 12» School Record for Longest Punt Return (95 yards vs. Texas, Oct. 16)» Nebraska Team MVP Senior Eric Hagg has been one of Nebraska s most versatile and valuable defenders each of the past three seasons, and has played at an award-winning level as a senior. The 6-2, 210-pound Hagg has been Nebraska s nickel back since his sophomore season and his ability to play a hybrid role is a major reason Nebraska ranked among the top 10 nationally in pass defense, scoring defense and total defense. Hagg s size, speed and instincts have allowed him to cover running backs, tight ends and wideouts with equal success. He started all 14 games and finished the season with a teamhigh five interceptions and four pass breakups. He also has 46 total tackles, including 36 solo stops and three tackles for loss. Hagg also showed his play-making ability against Texas when he returned a Longhorn punt for a 95-yard touchdown, setting a Nebraska school record. Despite not having a traditional position, Hagg s impact has been evident. He was chosen as a first-team All-Big 12 defensive back by nearly every media outlet, while also earning second-team All-America honors from Rivals.com, third-team accolades from the Associated Press and honorable-mention honors from SI.com (Senior) Western Kentucky: Hagg was around the ball, holding Western Kentucky to just 120 yards in the air, as he recorded three tackles, a pass breakup, a quarterback hurry and recovered a fumble in NU s victory. Idaho: Hagg had one tackle, as the Blackshirts recorded six turnovers in a victory. Washington: Was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week, leading a ball-hawking defense... totaled one tackle, but snuffed out the Huskies first drive with an interception and added two breakups, as Nebraska held Jake Locker to a career-worst 4-for-20 performance and just 71 yards. South Dakota State: Hagg helped the # Game by Game Team UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds INT Western Ky Idaho at Washington So. Dakota St at Kansas St Texas at Okla. St Missouri at Iowa St Kansas at Texas A&M Colorado vs. Oklahoma FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 49

50 Blackshirts limit their second opponent under 100 yards passing, as he totaled a pair of tackles in Nebraska s 17-3 victory. Kansas State: Hagg helped the Blackshirts limit Kansas State to just 135 yards passing, as he totaled three stops and intercepted a Wildcat pass at the 7-yard line to end the first half. Texas: Helped limit Texas to just 62 yards passing, its lowest output since 1983, as he had two solo stops...provided Nebraska s lone touchdown with a school-record 95-yard punt return in the fourth quarter. Oklahoma State: Totaled a season-high eight tackles and nabbed his third interception of the season in helping the Huskers down the No. 17 Cowboys in Stillwater. Missouri: Hagg keyed a Blackshirt defense that harassed the Tigers all afternoon in knocking off Mizzou, recorded seven tackles, a season-high two tackles for loss, including a sack, as the Huskers totaled six sacks and held Blaine Gabbert to 18-of-42 passing for a season-low 199 yards. Iowa State: Hagg made two of the biggest plays in NU s overtime win at Iowa State...picked off a pass in the third quarter that led to a Husker score that put NU ahead snuffed out ISU s upset bid by intercepting the Cyclones fake PAT attempt in the end zone in overtime...also added a pair of solo stops in the win. Kansas: Hagg had one tackle, as the Blackshirts held Kansas to just 87 total yards, including 15 through the air. Texas A&M: Had five tackles - all solo - including one for loss...tallied one pass breakup. Colorado: Helped a pass defense that held CU to just 10-of-27 passing in NU s Big 12 North clinching win...totaled three solo tackles and added his fifth interception of the season, which he returned 26 yards to set up a score that put NU up Oklahoma: Matched a season high with eight tackles, including seven solo stops, while also forcing a fumble in the Big 12 title game loss to the Sooners. Hagg earned honorable-mention All-Big 12 honors as a junior when he started 10 games as a nickel back and helped Nebraska lead the nation in scoring defense and pass efficiency defense. He made 40 tackles, including seven tackles for loss and two sacks. He also had an interception, broke up two passes and forced a fumble. Hagg played in all 13 games with 10 starts as a sophomore in He finished the year with 39 tackles, including 29 solo stops and five tackles for loss. He notched his first career sack in the fourth quarter of the Gator Bowl win over Clemson, and also had seven breakups. Hagg played in seven games as a true freshman, primarily on special teams, and made two assisted tackles. Hagg s full biography can be found on pages of the Nebraska Media Guide. Hagg s Stats ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL sacks C-R BK PBU INT Hry / / / / Totals 47/ Single-Game Highs» Tackles 10 vs. New Mexico State (2008)» Solo Tackles 9 vs. New Mexico State (2008)» Tackles for Loss 2 vs. Clemson (2009 Gator Bowl), vs. Missouri (2010)» Sacks 1.0 four times (once in 2008, twice in 2009, once in 2010)» Pass Breakups 2 four times (twice in 2008, once in 2009, once in 2010) jermarcus hardrick Junior l Offensive Line l 6-7 l 320 Batesville, Miss. (South Panola/Fort Scott CC) #50 Junior offensive tackle Jermarcus Yoshi Hardrick joined the Nebraska program in January and has made an immediate impact on the line in The 6-7, 320-pound Hardrick is among the Huskers largest offensive linemen and provides a physical and tenacious presence up front. The offensive line has provided the push in front of one of the nation s top rushing attacks, as NU enters the Holiday Bowl with an opportunity to produce three 1,000-yard rushers in (Junior) Hardrick played in all 13 games while rotating with redshirt freshman Jeremiah Sirles at left tackle. Hardrick helped Nebraska lead the Big 12 in rushing offense, as the Huskers racked up at least 200 rushing yards in 10 games. Hardrick also serves on NU s PAT and field-goal units. Hardrick came to Nebraska from Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College where he played two seasons in one of the nation s top programs. He was a teammate of fellow Huskers Lavonte David, Brandon Kinnie and Stanley Jean-Baptiste. Hardrick s full biography can be found on page 104 of the Nebraska Media Guide. roy helu jr. Senior l I-Back l 6-0 l 220 Danville, Calif. (San Ramon Valley)» Second-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches, Fort Worth Star-Telegram)» Third-Team All-Big 12 (Phil Steele)» Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (AP)» Walter Camp National Player of the Week (Oct. 30 vs. Missouri)» Rivals.com National Player of the Week (Oct. 30 vs. Missouri)» Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 30 vs. Missouri)» Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List (1 of 60)» Second-Team Academic All-Big 12» School Record Single-Game Rushing Yards (307 vs. Missouri, Oct. 30)» Nebraska Offensive MVP» 2010 Team Captain Senior Roy Helu Jr. will complete one of the finest careers for a Nebraska running back in the Holiday Bowl against Washington. The Danville, Calif., native has moved into the top five on the Cornhuskers career rushing list, while placing his name in the NU record book in several other areas. Helu Jr. has rushed for a team-high 1,211 yards and 11 touchdowns this season, including four 100-yard rushing games. He has become the first Nebraska player to rush for 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons since Calvin Jones accomplished the feat in 1992 and He is in position to move into the top 10 on the single-season rushing list with a strong showing against the Huskies. Helu s rushing total this season has also pushed his career yardage total to 3,361 yards, fourth on the NU career list. He enters the bowl game needing 74 yards to surpass Eric Crouch and move into third. The 6-0, 220-pound Helu Jr. had a record-setting day against Missouri rushing for a school-record 307 yards and three touchdowns, all covering at least 53 yards. Those runs were three of Helu s seven touchdown runs that covered at least 50 yards this season. He has 28 career rushing touchdowns and is one of only 17 players with at least 25 career rushing touchdowns. Helu Jr. was honored for his efforts throughout the season. He was chosen as a secondteam All-Big 12 choice by the league s coaches for the second straight season. He also earned National Player-of-the-Week honors for his effort against Missouri. Helu Jr. is one of 14 Huskers who will play in the Holiday Bowl as graduates, as he picked up his degree in sociology this month, finishing in just seven semesters (Senior) Western Kentucky: Enjoyed an efficient evening with five carries for 29 yards and a score as Nebraska rolled to a victory. Idaho: Collected his first 100-yard day, rushing for 107 yards and a score on just nine carries...broke open a 10-0 game with a 58-yard scoring run in the second quarter, his longest dash since a 63-yard scamper against Oklahoma last November. Washington: Helu helped ignite Nebraska s 383-yard rushing day, carrying 10 times for 110 yards and a pair of scores in NU s win...posted his second 100-yard day of the year, scoring an eight-yard touchdown in the second quarter before breaking off a 65- # Game by Game Team Carries Yards td Western Ky Idaho at Washington So. Dakota St at Kansas St Texas at Okla. St Missouri at Iowa St Kansas at Texas A&M Colorado vs. Oklahoma yard scoring dash in the third quarter to make it South Dakota State: Helu saw his streak of 100-yard days snapped, as he finished with 59 yards on 19 carries in NU s 17-3 win over South Dakota State. Kansas State: Helu earned his third 100-yard day in four weeks, totaling 110 yards on just 10 carries..broke open the game with a 68-yard scoring run in the third quarter. Texas: Was held to 43 yards on 11 carries and did not have a rush longer than seven yards. Oklahoma State: Totaled 42 yards on 12 carries to help NU score 51 points at Oklahoma State...also caught his first two passes of the season, totaling 10 yards. Missouri: Enjoyed a record-setting day against Missouri, rushing for a career-high 307 yards and three touchdowns, to earn Walter Camp Foundation National Player-ofthe-Week honors, as well as Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week...set single-game school marks for rushing (307) and all-purpose yards (321), breaking the single-game rushing mark of 294 set by Calvin Jones in scored on a 66-yard run on NU s first offensive play and raced for a career-long 73-yard touchdown later in the same quarter...capped the day with a 53-yard score, his sixth run of 50 or more yards this season...matched his career high with 28 carries, as he went over the 100-yard mark for the fourth time this season and 11th in his career...became the first runner in the FBS to run for 300 yards this season 50 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

51 (85th time in NCAA FBS history). Iowa State: Fell one yard shy of his fifth 100-yard day of the season, carrying 22 times for 99 yards, including a six-yard touchdown run. Kansas: Enjoyed a solid afternoon, rushing 18 times for 85 yards and a touchdown, a 20-yard score in the second quarter that put NU ahead Texas A&M: Rushed nine times for 52 yards to eclipse the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season...became the first Husker to post back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons since Calvin Jones in Had a 31-yard run in the third quarter. Colorado: Turned in a solid performance to help NU clinch the Big 12 North Division title, rushing 15 times for 77 yards against the Buffaloes...set up NU s first score of the third quarter with a 21-yard run, as the Huskers took a 24-3 lead. Oklahoma: Rushed 11 times for 91 yards, including a 66-yard touchdown that gave the Huskers a 7-0 lead...it was his seventh run of 50 or more yards in Helu Jr. produced his first 1,000-yard rushing season in 2009, finishing with 1,147 yards and 10 touchdowns. He eclipsed the 100-yard rushing mark four times during the season and finished fourth in the Big 12 in rushing yards per game. Helu battled injuries through the middle of the season, but was productive enough to earn second-team All-Big 12 honors from numerous outlets, including the conference coaches. Helu was also voted as the Offensive MVP by his teammates. Helu s play late in the 2008 season earned him honorable-mention All-Big 12 honors. Helu finished as Nebraska s leading rusher with 803 yards, while averaging 6.4 yards per carry, the best average by a Husker in seven years. He also caught 25 passes out of the backfield. Helu had three 100-yard rushing games in November, helping Nebraska win its final four games of the season. Helu was one of two true freshman running backs to play in He saw action in seven games and finished the year with 209 rushing yards. Helu s full biography can be found on pages of the Nebraska Media Guide. Helu Jr. s Stats Year G/S Att. Gain Loss Net Y/A Y/G Long TDs / at Kansas / at Oklahoma / , , vs. Oklahoma / , , vs. Missouri 11 Totals 47/ , , vs. Missouri 28 Receiving: 54 catches, 501 yards, 0 TDs, long of 27 yards twice (once in 2008 & 2009) 5 catches, 40 yards, 0 TD (2007); 25 catches, 266 yards, 0 TD (2008) 19 catches, 149 yards, 0 TD (2009); 5 catches, 46 yards, 0 TD (2010) Single-Game Highs» Rushes 28 three times (twice in 2009, once in 2010)» Rushing Yards 307 vs. Missouri (2010)*» Long Rush 73 vs. Missouri (2010)» Rushing Touchdowns 3 three times (twice in 2009, once in 2010) *school record alex henery Senior l Place-Kicker/Punter l 6-2 l 175 Omaha, Neb. (Burke) #90» First-Team All-American Place-Kicker (AP, Rivals.com, CBSSports.com, SI.com)» Rudy Award Finalist (1 of 3)» Lou Groza Award Semifinalist (1 of 20)» First-Team All-Big 12 Place-Kicker (AP, Dallas Morning News, Kansas City Star, San Antonio Express-News, Rivals.com)» Second-Team All-Big 12 Punter (Coaches)» Second-Team All-Big 12 Place-Kicker (Coaches, Phil Steele, Fort Worth Star-Telegram)» Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 Punter (AP)» Lou Groza Award Star of the Week (Oct. 23 at Oklahoma State)» Ray Guy Award Watch List» Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Nominee (1 of 112)» Second-Team Academic All-Big 12» School Record Scoring (broke record at Big 12 Championship Game)» School Record for Most Consecutive Made Field Goals (18, broken vs. Missouri)» Nebraska Special Teams MVP» 2010 Team Captain» Guy Chamberlin Trophy Alex Henery will complete one of the most outstanding careers for a place-kicker in college football history in the Holiday Bowl. Henery has continued to amaze with his accuracy and leg strength during his senior season, while also ranking as one of the Big 12 s top punters for the second straight year. Henery has been most impressive in the postseason, connecting on 14-of-14 postseason field goals, including a 4-of-4 effort in the 2009 Holiday Bowl BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL The Omaha native has connected on 18-of-19 field goals this season, with his only miss a blocked 51-yard attempt. His successful kicks include 10 from beyond 40 yards, and two from 50+ yards. He owns three of the top five single-season field goal totals in school history, including an NU record 24 in Henery is also perfect on 53 PAT attempts this season, extending his consecutive extra point streak to 115 entering the Holiday Bowl. Henery s accuracy in 2010 has improved his career mark on field goals to 68-of-76, and his 89.5 percent career accuracy percentage betters the NCAA record of 87.8 percent. He has also made 192-of-193 career PATs and his combined accuracy rate of 96.7 percent is also on pace to shatter an NCAA record. This season, Henery has scored 107 points his third straight 100-point season after totaling 110 points in both 2008 and All three totals rank in the top 10 on the NU single-season list and he needs 10 points in the Holiday Bowl to set a single-season record for a Nebraska kicker. Henery has pushed his career scoring total to 396 points, establishing a new Nebraska career mark, bettering Kris Brown s 388 career points. With four points in the Holiday Bowl, Henery would become just the 12th player (seventh kicker) in NCAA history with 400 career points. Henery also averaged 43.9 yards per punt to help NU rank 32nd in the nation in net punting. He placed 26 of his punts inside the 20-yard line and had 17 punts travel at least 50 yards. Henery was a first-team All-America selection by the Associated Press, SI.com, Rivals.com, CBSSports.com and was a first-team All-Big 12 choice by several media outlets, including the AP. He was also a second-team All-Big 12 choice as a punter by the league s head coaches. Henery picked up his degree in construction management earlier this month (Senior) Western Kentucky: Went 7-for-7 on PATs...averaged 42.7 yards per punt on three kicks including a 52-yarder and one inside the 20-yard line. Idaho: Went 5-for-5 on PATs and added a 24-yard field goal, while also placing both of his punts inside the opponent s 20-yard line...became the fifth player in school history to go over 300 career points. Washington: Enjoyed a solid all-around effort, going 8-for-8 on extra points, while punting five times for a 47.2 average... placed two of his five punts inside the 20 and had boots of 58 and 62 yards. South Dakota State: Punted six times for a yard average, including a pair of punts inside the 20-yard line...also was 2-for-2 in PATs and added a 30-yard field goal. Kansas State: Collected his 12th career multi-field goal game, connecting on kicks of 39 and 40 yards, while also going 6-for-6 in PATs...averaged 49.5 yards per kick on his two punts. Texas: Averaged 49.4 yards on seven punts, including two boots inside the Texas 20-yard line... collected his second straight multi-field goal day, connecting from 28 and 45 yards. Oklahoma State: Set up NU s first touchdown with a 27-yard run on a fake punt on NU s opening drive...connected on three field goals, including a 52-yarder 2010 Place-Kicking Game by Game Team FG-att long PAT-att Western Ky Idaho at Washington So. Dakota St at Kansas St Texas at Okla. St Missouri at Iowa St Kansas at Texas A&M Colorado vs. Oklahoma Punting Game by Game Team No. Avg. I20 Western Ky Idaho at Washington So. Dakota St at Kansas St Texas at Okla. St Missouri at Iowa St Kansas at Texas A&M Colorado vs. Oklahoma and was 6-for-6 on PATs...booted three punts for a season-high 50.3-yard average, including two kicks inside the OSU 20-yard line. Missouri: Extended his streak of consecutive field goals to school-record 18 with a 41 yarder before his 51-yard attempt was blocked in the fourth quarter...went 4-for-4 on PATs and punted five times for an average of 41.6 yards, including one punt placed at the 10-yard line. Iowa State: Went 4-for-4 on PATs and hit a 25-yard field goal...had a season-long 69-yard punt in the first quarter. Kansas: Placed five of his six punts inside the 20-yard line, while averaging 43.2 yards per punt...went 2-for-2 on field goals, including kicks of 42 and 24 yards. Texas A&M: Connected on both field-goal attempts (48, 29) to account for all six points in 9-6 loss to the Aggies...had six punts (40.8 avg.), including two inside the 20-yard line. Colorado: Moved into a tie for NU s career scoring lead with 388 career points, matching the mark set by Kris Brown...hit a 42-yard field goal and went 6-for-6 in PATs...placed three of his four punts inside the Colorado 20- yard line. Oklahoma: Hit field goals from 53 and 42 yards out, as the 53-yarder set a Big 12 title game record and was the longest ever by a Husker kicker outside of Lincoln...also averaged 46.0 yards on eight punts, placing three kicks inside the OU 20-yard line. Henery set a Nebraska record with 24 field goals in 28 attempts as a junior and scored 110 points for the second straight season. He also took over NU s starting punting duties FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 51

52 and led the conference by placing 30 punts inside the 20-yard line. Henery had five field goals against Virginia Tech and four each against both Texas and Arizona. He earned All-Big 12 honors as both a punter and place-kicker for his outstanding effort. Henery was a second-team All-Big 12 pick as a sophomore in He connected on 18-of-21 field goals, including three games with 4-of-4 efforts. He capped the year with a school-record 57-yard field goal to supply the winning points against Colorado. Henery was perfect in the place-kicking department as a redshirt freshman, hitting all eight field goals and 45 PAT attempts. He became the first player in school history with at least five field goal attempts in a season without a miss. Henery redshirted in Henery s full biography can be found on pages of the Nebraska Media Guide. Henery s Stats Place-Kicking Year G/S PAT FG Pct. TP PPG Lg / / / / Totals 52/ Punting Year G/S No. Yds. Avg. Long TB FC I20 Blk / / , / , Totals 39/ , Single-Game Highs» Field Goals 5 at Virginia Tech, 2009» Long Field Goal 57 yards vs. Colorado, 2008*» PAT Made 10 vs. Kansas State, 2007» Punts 11 vs. Oklahoma, 2009» Long Punt 76 yards at Virginia Tech, 2009 *school record ricky henry Senior l Offensive Line l 6-4 l 305 Omaha, Neb. (Burke/North Dakota State College of Science)» First-Team All-Big 12 (Unanimous)» Pat Clare Award Senior offensive guard Ricky Henry has emerged as one of the leaders of a strong Nebraska offensive line in The unit saw all five starters in place for all 13 games, and that continuity helped the Huskers lead the Big 12 in rushing offense at nearly 260 rushing yards per game. The line also allowed three Nebraska runners to top 900 yards on the year, including Roy Helu Jr. who has surpassed the 1,000-yard barrier for a second straight season. Individually, Henry is the only offensive lineman to start every game the past two seasons. The play of the tenacious Omaha native has been recognized as he was a first-team All-Big 12 choice by both the league s head coaches and the Associated Press. Henry became the first Nebraska offensive lineman since Toniu Fonoti in 2001 to earn first-team All-Big 12 accolades (Senior) Henery started all 13 games at right guard. His play helped Nebraska rack up 10 games with 200 rushing yards, including back-to-back 300-yard rushing efforts early in the year vs. Idaho and Washington. NU also posted a 451-yard rushing effort at Kansas State, the most by a Nebraska offense in seven seasons. Nebraska runners have produced yard rushing games behind Henry and his crew, including three 100-yard rushers at Washington and a pair of runners over the century mark in two other games. Henry earned honorable-mention All-Big 12 accolades in 2009 and was one of three linemen to start all 13 games. His play helped ease the transition for first-year starting quarterback Zac Lee, and also aided Nebraska junior I-back Roy Helu Jr. to the 29th 1,000- yard rushing season in school history. Henry spent two seasons in junior college, then sat out as a redshirt his first season at Nebraska in Henry s full biography can be found on page 108 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Henry s Stats» Games Played 27 (14 in 2009; 13 in 2010)» Games Started 27 (14 in 2009; 13 in 2010) #74 will henry Senior l Wide Receiver l 6-5 l 215 El Paso, Texas (J.M. Hanks) #8 Senior receiver Will Henry will cap his Nebraska career in the Holiday Bowl against Washington. The 6-5, 215-pound Henry has been one of the hardest working members of the Husker receiving corps throughout his career, and the result has been an increase in playing time in his senior season. Henry has seen increased playing time in the past two games with fellow senior Niles Paul sidelined by injury (Senior) Henry has played in 12 games this season and has two receptions for 32 yards. He had a 24-yard catch in the season opener against Western Kentucky and an eight-yard grab at Kansas State. Henry played in six games in 2009, both as a receiver and on special teams. He had a one-yard reception in Nebraska s win over Louisiana-Lafayette. He appeared in nine games, primarily on special teams in Henry played in two games as a reserve receiver in 2007 and redshirted in his first season in Henry s full biography can be found on page 108 of the Nebraska Media Guide. austin jones Junior l I-Back l 5-10 l 210 Aurora, Colo. (Smoky Hill) #28 Junior I-back Austin Jones provides Nebraska with depth at the running back spot, and could contend for more playing time as a senior in Jones has seen action in five games in a deep stable of Nebraska running backs led by senior Roy Helu Jr. and sophomore Rex Burkhead (Junior) Jones finished 2010 with 14 carries for 58 yards. He had five-yard touchdown run against Western Kentucky in the opener. Jones recorded a season-high 18 yards against Idaho and had a season-high four carries against Colorado. Jones played in five games as a sophomore as NU backs battled injuries throughout the year. He finished with seven carries for 18 yards and also had one catch. Jones did not see game action as a reserve in 2008, and redshirted in Jones full biography can be found on pages of the Nebraska Media Guide. d.j. jones Senior l Offensive Line l 6-5 l 310 Omaha, Neb. (Central) #73 Senior offensive tackle D.J. Jones has become a fixture in the Nebraska offensive line during the 2010 season and will close his career against Washington in the Holiday Bowl. The 6-5, 310-pound Jones held down the right tackle spot, and was part of an offensive line that started intact throughout the 2010 campaign. The line allowed Nebraska to lead the Big 12 in rushing offense, and produce three players with at least 900 rushing yards entering the Holiday Bowl. Jones has played both guard and tackle during his NU career, but settled in at tackle this fall and had to handle the bulk of the load on the right side with Marcel Jones sidelined much of the season by injury. Jones graduated with a degree in communications last May and has spent his senior season working toward a master s degree. 52 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

53 2010 (Senior) Jones started all 13 games at right tackle, and helped Nebraska rack up 10 games with 200 rushing yards, including back-to-back 300-yard rushing efforts early in the year vs. Idaho and Washington. NU also posted a 451-yard rushing effort at Kansas State, the most by a Nebraska offense in seven seasons. Nebraska runners have produced yard rushing games behind the O-line, including three 100-yard rushers at Washington and a pair of runners over the century mark in two other games. Jones played in all 14 games in 2009, including starts in the final three games. For the majority of the year, Jones was the top backup at both tackle spots, while also serving as a blocker on Nebraska s place-kicking unit. Jones play helped I-back Roy Helu Jr. post the 29th 1,000-yard rushing season in school history. Jones played in two games as a reserve guard in He played in nine games as a backup guard in 2007, helping Nebraska rank ninth nationally in total offense. Jones redshirted in Jones full biography can be found on page 111 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Jones Stats» Games Played 38 (9 in 2007; 2 in 2008; 14 in 2009; 13 in 2010)» Games Started 16 (3 in 2009; 13 in 2010) marcel jones Junior l Offensive Line l 6-7 l 315 Phoenix, Ariz. (Trevor Browne) Junior offensive tackle Marcel Jones was limited throughout much of the 2010 season by a back injury, but has become part of Nebraska s regular offensive line rotation in recent weeks. The 6-7, 315-pound Jones will likely split time with D.J. Jones at right tackle in the Holiday Bowl, and assist a Nebraska running game that leads the Big 12 and ranks in the top 10 nationally (Junior) Jones did not play in the season s first 10 games, but has seen action in each of the final three games at right tackle. Jones helped Nebraska produce 200-yard rushing efforts against Kansas and Colorado. Jones started the first 11 games at right tackle before missing the final three games with an ankle injury. His play helped I-back Roy Helu Jr. post four 100-yard rushing days and put together a 1,000-yard rushing season. Jones also helped protect Nebraska quarterbacks, as the Huskers ranked among the top 40 nationally in sacks allowed. Jones played in all 13 games in 2008, including one start. He helped Nebraska rank in the top 20 nationally in total and scoring offense. He also served on NU s PAT and field goal units. Jones redshirted in Jones full biography can be found on page 112 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Jones Stats» Games Played 27 (13 in 2008; 11 in 2009; 3 in 2010)» Games Started 12 (1 in 2008; 11 in 2009) brandon kinnie Junior l Wide Receiver l 6-3 l 220 Kansas City, Mo. (Grandview/Fort Scott CC) #78 #84 Junior receiver Brandon Kinnie emerged as a threat late in the 2009 season, and this fall Kinnie became a key figure in the Nebraska passing game. The 6-3, 220-pound Kinnie enters the Holiday Bowl as Nebraska s leading receiver and has produced one of the top 10 reception seasons in school history. Kinnie owns a team-high 42 receptions that have covered 473 yards. The 42 catches are tied for 10th on the Nebraska single-season list. Kinnie also ranks second on the team with five touchdown receptions, including three in Nebraska s win at Oklahoma State, which tied the NU single-game record. Kinnie has at least four receptions in five games in Kinnie has also been a factor in the Nebraska return game, seeing action on kickoff returns. His role in that area increased in the final two games with fellow wideout Niles Paul sidelined by injury BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL 2010 (Junior) Western Kentucky: Kinnie enjoyed a strong opener, hauling in a career-best six passes for 59 yards, including three catches in the first quarter as Nebraska got off to a quick 14-0 lead. Idaho: Was second on the team with three catches, totaling 17 yards, in Nebraska s victory over Idaho. Washington: Put together the best performance of his career, totaling a career-best 180 allpurpose yards in Nebraska s rout... hauled in five passes for a career-best 105 yards, including a career-long 55- yard catch to set up Nebraska s second score...added 75 yards on returns, as he set up a touchdown with a career-best 39-yard kickoff return that got the ball to the UW 48 after the Huskies closed within late in the second quarter. South Dakota State: Caught a team-high three passes for 34 yards in Nebraska s 17-3 win over South Dakota State. Kansas State: Was held without a catch for the first time all season, as Nebraska quarterbacks threw just 10 times in a win. Texas: KHad one catch for four yards, as Nebraska was held to 77 yards passing...also had one kickoff return for 23 yards. Oklahoma State: Played a starring role in helping NU put up 51 points in a win over No. 17 Oklahoma State...caught the first three touchdown passes of his career, becoming the first NU receiver to haul in three TD passes since Maurice Purify in 2007 and matched NU s single-game record...capped the Huskers first drive with a 45-yard catch-and-run for his first career touchdown...gave the Huskers the lead for good, hauling in a nine-yard pass from Taylor Martinez with 55 seconds left in the half to put NU ahead finished the day with an eight-yard catch for the Huskers final score. Missouri: Hauled in one catch for 13 yards, as Nebraska erupted for 24 firstquarter points and relied on its running game in a win over No. 7 Missouri...helped the Huskers to their first win over a top-10 team since Iowa State: Tied a team high with three receptions for 22 yards, as Nebraska earned a hard-fought overtime win in Ames. Kansas: Matched his career high with six catches for 67 yards in a 20-3 win. Texas A&M: Led the team in catches with five for 24 yards. Colorado: Led the Huskers with four catches for 48 yards, including a pair of touchdowns, as NU wrapped up the Big 12 North with a win...hauled in a 26-yard pass from Rex Burkhead with 49 seconds left in the first half to put NU ahead Oklahoma: Hauled in two catches for 18 yards in the Big 12 title game loss to the Sooners. Kinnie finished the 2009 season with 15 receptions for 141 yards. He had a five-yard catch against Arkansas State for the first reception of his career. He had a season-high three catches for 27 yards against Iowa State, then added two-reception efforts against Oklahoma, Kansas State and Texas. His 16-yard reception against Texas set up a fourth-quarter field goal that gave Nebraska a lead. Kinnie had two catches in the Holiday Bowl. He joined the Nebraska program from Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College. Kinnie s full biography can be found on page 113 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Kinnie s Stats Year G/S No. Yds. Y/R Y/G Long TDs / vs. Texas / vs. Washington 5 Totals 26/ vs. Washington 5 Single-Game Highs» Receptions 6 vs. Western Kentucky (2010), vs. Kansas (2010)» Yards 105 at Washington (2010)» Touchdowns 3 at Oklahoma State (2010)* *tied school record 2010 Game by Game Team Catches Yards td Western Ky Idaho at Washington So. Dakota St at Kansas St Texas at Okla. St Missouri at Iowa St Kansas at Texas A&M Colorado vs. Oklahoma FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 53

54 » First-Team Academic All-Big 12» Bobby Reynolds Award adi kunalic Senior l Place-Kicker l 6-0 l 190 Fort Worth, Texas (North Crowley) Senior Adi Kunalic has excelled as a kickoff specialist for Nebraska each of the past four seasons, helping the Huskers field one of the nation s top special teams units. Kunalic has been the starting kickoff man since setting foot on campus in 2007, and has racked up a remarkable 125 touchbacks during his career. In 2010, Kunalic has a career-high 39 touchbacks and Nebraska s touchback total was the second-most in the country. Kunalic s strong leg has helped Nebraska rank first in the Big 12 Conference in kickoff coverage with a net average of 47.0 yards per kickoff. Kunalic is also accomplished in the classroom earning first-team academic All-Big 12 honors for the third straight season (Senior) Kunalic was Nebraska s kickoff specialist in all 13 games during his senior season. He finished with 39 touchbacks in 83 attempts. Kunalic had at least three touchbacks in nine of 13 games during the season, including a season-best 7-of-7 touchback effort against Missouri. He had five touchbacks at Washington as the Huskies started eight of nine drives after kickoffs inside the 25-yard line. Kunalic also had an unassisted tackle at Oklahoma State. Kunalic had 29 touchbacks in 73 kickoffs in 2009, helping Nebraska have one of the nation s top kickoff coverage units. Kunalic had at least one touchback in 13 of 14 games, including a season-high six against Louisiana-Lafayette. Kunalic posted 28 touchbacks in 66 attempts with at least three touchbacks in five games in As a true freshman in 2007, Kunalic had six touchbacks in his first game and never looked back. He finished the year with 29 touchbacks in 81 kickoffs. He also made a 46-yard field goal against Nevada. Kunalic s full biography can be found on page 114 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Kunalic s Stats» Kickoffs 303 (66 in 2007; 81 in 2008; 73 in 2009; 83 in 2010)» Touchbacks 125 (28 in 2007; 29 in 2008; 29 in 2009; 39 in 2010)» Field Goals 1/1 (46-yarder vs. Nevada in 2007) zac lee #1 #5 Senior l Quarterback l 6-2 l 215 San Francisco, Calif. (St. Ignatius Prep/City College of San Francisco)» First-Team Academic All-Big 12 Zac Lee continued to play a key role in the Nebraska offense despite not working in a starting role at quarterback. The 6-2, 215-pound Lee has shared backup duties with sophomore Cody Green, and played a key role in several games throughout his senior campaign. Lee was slowed by injury late in the season, limiting his opportunity for playing time after Taylor Martinez suffered an ankle injury in late October. Lee is among 13 Huskers who will play in the Holiday Bowl as a graduate, having picked up his degree in business administration in May. Lee played his senior season as a graduate student. Lee was a first-team academic All-Big 12 pick in 2010, earning that honor for a second straight season (Senior) Lee played in four games during his senior season. He finished with 102 yards passing while hitting on 11-of-20 attempts. He also rushed 15 times for 57 yards. Lee took the reins of the Husker offense in the second half against Missouri after Martinez was injured. Lee had 11 rushing yards and 11 passing yards. He threw for a season-high 45 yards against Western Kentucky, and had a season-best 25 rushing yards against Texas. Lee also appeared against Colorado on Senior Day. Lee started 12 of 14 games in 2009, and posted the fifth-highest single-season passing total in Nebraska history with 2,143 yards in He completed better than 58 percent of his passes and threw for 14 touchdowns. Lee also rushed for 171 yards and a touchdown during his junior season. Lee passed for better than 200 yards four times during the season, including a career-high 340 yards and four touchdowns against Arkansas State. He rushed for a career-high 65 yards and a touchdown in the Holiday Bowl victory over Arizona. Lee played in two games in 2008 and had five passing yards and 17 rushing yards. He redshirted in his first season in the program in Lee s full biography can be found on page 115 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Lee s Stats Year G/GS Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yds. Y/G LP TD Eff.R / / , / Totals 20/ , Rushing: carries, 245 yards, 1 TD, long of 32 at Kansas in rushes, 17 yards, 0 TD (2008); 103 rushes, 171 yards, 1 TD (2009) 15 carries, 57 yards, 0 TD (2010) Single-Game Highs» Pass Attempts 37 vs. Iowa State (2009)» Pass Completions 27 vs. Arkansas State (2009)» Passing Yards 340 vs. Arkansas State (2009)» Passing Touchdowns 4 vs. Arkansas State (2009)» Rushes 11 vs. Kansas State (2009)» Rushing Yards 53 at Kansas (2009)» Total Offense Yards 351 yards vs. Arkansas State (2009) tyler legate Junior l Fullback l 5-10 l 235 Neligh, Neb. (Neligh-Oakdale/South Dakota) #48» First-Team Academic All-Big 12 Fullback Tyler Legate continued to play a key role in the Nebraska offense during his junior season, as his lead blocking contributed to one of the nation s top rushing offenses. Legate played in 12 games this fall, including five starts, and his blocking paved the way for outstanding seasons by I-backs Roy Helu Jr. and Rex Burkhead, and quarterback Taylor Martinez. Each of the three runners has an opportunity to reach 1,000 yards rushing this season, with Helu already surpassing the 1,200-yard barrier. Overall, Legate s play has helped Nebraska rush for 200 or more yards in 10 games, and the Huskers lead the Big 12 and rank 10th nationally in rushing yards per game. Legate earned first-team academic All-Big 12 honors this fall, the second straight year he has been honored by the conference for his work in the classroom (Junior) Legate played in every game except the Texas contest. He earned starts against Washington, South Dakota State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M, when NU opened in a power formation. He did not have a carry, but did have a one-yard touchdown reception in the Huskers win at Oklahoma State. Legate played in all 14 games, including four starts. He was used primarily as a lead blocker, but also caught three passes for 27 yards and a three-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Zac Lee against Arkansas State. Legate redshirted at South Dakota in 2007 before transferring to Nebraska in 2008, when he sat out the season and worked on the scout team. Legate s full biography can be found on page 116 of the Nebraska Media Guide. brett maher Sophomore l Punter/Place-Kicker l 6-0 l 185 Kearney, Neb. (Kearney) #96 Sophomore Brett Maher has continued a prominent role on Nebraska s strong special teams unit as the primary holder on extra points and field goals. A walk-on from Kearney, Neb., Maher is also the backup punter and has seen action from his holding spot in 13 games this fall. 54 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

55 2010 (Sophomore) Maher has assisted All-Big 12 place-kicker Alex Henery to a perfect season on extra points (53-53), while only missing one field goal (18-19). With Maher s aid, Henery became Nebraska s all-time leading scorer in the Big 12 Championship Game with 396 career points. Maher and place-kicker Alex Henery are a perfect 91-of-91 on PAT attempts the past two years. Maher redshirted the 2008 season. Maher s full biography can be found on page 117 of the Nebraska Media Guide. p.j. mangieri Sophomore l Long Snapper l 6-4 l 245 Peoria, Ill. (Dunlap) #92 A walk-on from Peoria, Ill., P.J. Mangieri has sustained his role as Nebraska s starting long snapper. The sophomore has helped Alex Henery to back-to-back All-Big 12 seasons as a place-kicker and punter. Mangieri has appeared in all 13 games this season (Sophomore) Mangieri served an important support role while place-kicker/punter Alex Henery put together an All-America season in The Huskers were 53-of-53 on extra points this fall, while Henery was 18-of-19 on field goals and averaged 43.9 yards per punt. Mangieri has been the Huskers primary long snapper the past two seasons. He was one of six true freshmen to see playing time in Mangieri s full biography can be found on page 117 of the Nebraska Media Guide. tim marlowe Sophomore l Wide Receiver l 5-10 l 175 Youngstown, Ohio (Cardinal Mooney) #6 Sophomore Tim Marlowe has become one of Nebraska s primary all-purpose threats, as he has earned significant playing team on special teams and offense. The Youngstown, Ohio, native has played in all 13 games this season and is one of the Huskers top kickoff returners behind senior Niles Paul. Marlowe also returned three punts for an average of 5.3 yard per return, helping NU rank first in the Big 12 Conference (12.9) (Sophomore) Marlowe has returned 12 kickoffs for 22.1 yards per return, the third-best average on the team. In the season opener, Marlowe totaled 82 all-purpose yards, including his first career rush of 13 yards and a career-long 42-yard kick return. He added back-to-back 20-plus yard kickoff returns against No. 17 Oklahoma State and No. 7 Missouri that each set up touchdowns. Offensively, Marlowe tallied two rushes for 14 yards out of his wide receiver position. Marlowe played in all 14 games in 2009, teaming with Niles Paul on NU s top kickoff return unit, while also seeing action at receiver. He had 12 returns for 284 yards, an average of 23.7 yards per return, helping Nebraska rank 19th nationally in kickoff return average. Marlowe had two returns of 30 or more yards, including a season-long 40-yarder on the opening kickoff at Kansas that set up a touchdown. Marlowe redshirted during the 2008 season and was selected as the Offensive Scout Team Co-MVP. Marlowe s full biography can be found on page 118 of the Nebraska Media Guide BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL eric martin Sophomore l Defensive End l 6-2 l 240 Moreno Valley, Calif. (Rancho Verde) Sophomore Eric Martin has made one of the biggest impacts on Nebraska s special teams in recent years. The Moreno Valley, Calif., native is tied for the team-lead in special teams tackles with 11, including five solo stops. In mid-november, Martin switched from linebacker to defensive end, where he is listed as Pierre Allen s backup along with Josh Williams (Sophomore) Martin has totaled 24 tackles in 12 games this season. He earned a pair of starts as the WILL linebacker early in the season and led Nebraska with six tackles in the win at Washington, before contributing five against South Dakota State. Martin made his most significant special teams impact at Oklahoma State, as he tallied two solo tackles and one assist. Martin played in all 14 games and was one of six true freshmen to see action in He notched 15 tackles, with 10 of those coming on special teams. Martin opened with a career-high four tackles against Florida Atlantic and finished with three unassisted tackles on kickoff coverage against Arizona. He also showed his play-making ability with a pair of blocked punts. His first blocked punt at Baylor was returned for a touchdown to open the scoring. He also had a blocked punt against Texas and was the first Husker to block two punts in a season since Lannie Hopkins blocked three in Martin s full biography can be found on page 118 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Martin s Stats ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL sacks C-R BK PBU INT Hry / / Totals 26/ Single-Game Highs» Tackles 6 at Washington (2010)» Solo Tackles 3 at Washington (2010)» Blocked Punts 1 at Baylor (2009), vs. Texas (2009) jay martin Junior l Fullback l 6-2 l 230 Waverly, Neb. (Waverly) #46 #35» First-Team Academic All-Big 12 Junior Jay Martin has earned considerable playing time on special teams and totaled five tackles on the kickoff and punt coverage units. He had his best performance with two stops against South Dakota State. Martin moved from defensive end to fullback at the start of the season (Junior) Martin has appeared in 11 games this season. He ranks in a third-place tie with five special teams tackles, but has not had a stop since the Missouri game. Among his five tackles were solo stops against Western Kentucky and Texas. Martin also has a role on the NU kickoff and punt return units and helped the Huskers rank No. 1 in the Big 12 with 12.9 yards per punt return. Martin played in eight games in 2009 as a member of the Huskers kickoff return team and helped NU average 24.1 yards per return. He redshirted in 2007 as a linebacker and defensive end, but switched to tight end for the 2008 season. He did not see any game action. Martin s full biography can be found on page 119 of the Nebraska Media Guide. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 55

56 taylor martinez Redshirt Freshman l Quarterback l 6-1 l 205 Corona, Calif. (Centennial)» First-Team Freshman All-American (Rivals.com)» Second-Team Freshman All-American (CollegeFootballNews.com)» Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year (Coaches, Rivals.com)» Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year (AP, Dallas Morning News, Kansas City Star, San Antonio News-Express, Fort Worth Star-Telegram)» Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches, AP)» Davey O Brien National Quarterback Award Semifinalist (1 of 16)» Maxwell Award Semifinalist (1 of 16)» Manning Award Midseason Watch List Addition» Walter Camp National Player of the Week (Oct. 23 at Oklahoma State)» Four-Time Rivals.com National Freshman of the Week (WKU, UW, KSU, OSU)» Two-Time Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week (at Kansas State, at Oklahoma State)» School Record Single-Game Rushing Yards by a Quarterback (241 at Kansas St., Oct. 7) Quarterback Taylor Martinez was one of the breakout stars in college football as a redshirt freshman in The California native shattered numerous Nebraska freshman records, while challenging several other Husker quarterback records, and making a push to place his name in the NCAA record books. Martinez s lightning-quick running ability made him a home-run threat as a runner from the opening series of the season. He amassed better than 900 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns, while averaging better than six yards per carry. Martinez enters the bowl game just 58 rushing yards from becoming the third freshman quarterback in NCAA history to rush for 1,000 yards. He has also posted the top five single-game rushing efforts ever for a Nebraska freshman quarterback and his 241 rushing yards at Kansas State were an NU quarterback record. The 6-1, 205-pound Martinez also showed his passing skills throughout the year. He has thrown for a Nebraska freshman record 1,578 yards and nine touchdowns, while completing better than 58 percent of his passes. His 323 passing yards at Oklahoma State were also a Nebraska frosh record and in that contest he became the first quarterback in NU history to pass for 300 yards and rush for 100 in the same game. Martinez has accounted for 2,520 yards of total offense, the sixth-best mark in school history and tops among Nebraska freshmen. The play of Martinez has been recognized on the conference and national levels. He was chosen as the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year by nearly every media source, and was also an honorable-mention all-conference selection. He was also the only freshman among 16 semifinalists for the Davey O Brien Quarterback Award, and was also a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award. Martinez hopes to be at full strength for the Holiday Bowl matchup with Washington. He suffered an ankle injury in late October against Missouri and was slowed over the final five games of the season. He played only in an emergency role at Iowa State, and did not see action against Colorado (Redshirt Freshman) Western Kentucky: Became the first-ever NU freshman to start a season opener at QB...rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns on seven carries, including a 46-yard TD on his first carry... his 127 yards were the most rushing yards by a Husker freshman QB (previous best was 108 by Eric Crouch in 1998) and first 100-yard rushing day by a Husker QB since his three TDs were the most by a NU freshman in a season opener... had rushes of 46 and 43 yards vs. WKU... completed 9-of-15 passes for 136 yards for 263 yards of total offense. Idaho: Guided NU to a victory with 263 yards of total offense...rushed for 157 # Passing Game by Game Team Comp-Att-Int Yds. tds Western Ky Idaho at Washington So. Dakota St at Kansas St Texas at Okla. St Missouri at Iowa St Kansas at Texas A&M Colorado ---DNP (injured)--- vs. Oklahoma yards - the highest total by any Husker freshman since and two TDs...scored on runs of 67 and 20 yards...completed 12-of-17 passes for 106 yards, including a 31-yard strike to Rex Burkhead. Washington: Earned Big 12 and national freshman-of-the-week honors after leading Nebraska to a win at Washington, NU s most points in a road nonconference game since accounted for 287 yards of total offense, the most ever by a Husker rookie QB, completing 7-of-11 passes for 150 yards and a 24-yard TD pass to Mike McNeill...eclipsed the 100-yard rushing mark for the third straight game, going for 137 yards and three scores on 19 carries, scoring on runs of 80, 1 and 1 yards...his 80-yard run on the first play of the second half was the longest ever by a Husker freshman. South Dakota State: Totaled 215 yards of offense, including 75 rushing yards, while completing 6-of-14 passes for 140 yards and a score. Kansas State: Guided a Nebraska offense that set a school record by averaging yards per play (587 yards on 52 snaps) in a win...named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week and Rivals.com National Freshman of the Week for the second time this season for his performance against Kansas State...broke NU records for total offense by a freshman (369 yards, previous record 294 by Calvin Jones at Kansas in 1991) and rushing yards by a quarterback (241 yards, previous record was 234 by Jammal Lord vs. Texas in 2002)...his 241 rushing yards were the ninth-best total in school history and the most by any Husker since Jones performance in collected his fourth 100-yard game this season as he rushed for four scores, including runs of 80 (career long), 35, 41 and 14 yards...completed 5-of-7 passes for 128 yards, including a 79-yard pass to Kyler Reed, which was the longest pass play by a Husker since 2002 and the ninth-longest pass play in school history. Texas: Was held in check by Texas, rushing for a season-low 21 yards while completing 4-of-12 passes for 63 yards. Oklahoma State: Named National Offensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Foundation and Big 12 Freshman of the Week after being the first Husker to throw for 300 yards and rush for 100 yards...totaled 435 yards of total offense to rank third on NU s single-game chart, breaking NU s freshman mark for total offense for the second time this season...established career highs in attempts (35), completions (23), passing yards (323) and touchdowns (5), setting Husker freshman marks in all four categories...his five touchdown passes bettered his season total through six games...became the first Husker freshman to throw for 1,000 yards in a season...reached the 100-yard mark on the ground for the fifth time in 2010, rushing for 112 yards on 19 carries. Missouri: Guided Nebraska to 24 first-half points before suffering a bone bruise that sidelined him for the second half...completed 6-of-9 passes, including his first five attempts, for 115 yards and a touchdown...completed a 40- yard touchdown pass to Kyler Reed, as Nebraska totaled 256 yards of offense in the first 15 minutes. Iowa State: Didn t start because of a sprained ankle, but lined up at wide receiver for one play, a 29-yard run by Rex Burkhead. Kansas: Returned to the lineup at quarterback and accounted for 238 yards of total offense...rushed 11 times for 71 yards and also completed 14 of 26 passes for 167 yards, although he did throw his first interception since the South Dakota State game. Texas A&M: Completed 11-of-17 passes for 107 yards... rushed 11 times for 17 yards. Colorado: Did not play because of injuries suffered in the Texas A&M game. Oklahoma: Completed 12-of-24 passes for 143 yards. Martinez redshirted in his first season at Nebraska and was a standout on the scout team. Martinez s full biography can be found on page 119 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Martinez s Stats Passing Year G/GS Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yds. Y/G LP TD Eff.R / , Rushing Year G/S Att. Gain Loss Net Y/A Y/G Long TDs / , twice 12 Single-Game Highs» Pass Attempts 35 at Oklahoma State (2010)» Pass Completions 23 at Oklahoma State (2010)» Passing Yards 323 at Oklahoma State (2010)» Passing Touchdowns 5 at Oklahoma State (2010)» Rushes 19 at Washington (2010), at Oklahoma State (2010)» Rushing Yards 241 at Kansas State (2010)*» Total Offense Yards 435 at Oklahoma State (2010) *Nebraska quarterback record 2010 Rushing Game by Game Team Carries Yards td Western Ky Idaho at Washington So. Dakota St at Kansas St Texas at Okla. St Missouri at Iowa St Kansas at Texas A&M Colorado ---DNP (injured)--- vs. Oklahoma NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

57 mathew may Junior l Linebacker l 6-1 l 215 Imperial, Neb. (Chase County) #36 Junior Mathew May has made a strong return from an injury-plagued 2009 season to earn a significant special teams role. May has totaled nine tackles this fall. He is the back-up WILL linebacker to Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year Lavonte David (Junior) May registered tackles from the WILL linebacker spot in four of the first five games, including three tackles in the win at Kansas State. May s five special teams tackles tie him for the fifth-most on the team. He earned playing time in 12-of-13 games this season and was a captain in Nebraska s Oct. 30 contest against No. 7 Missouri. May saw action in every game in 2009 and finished the year with 10 tackles. He was among the team leaders with nine special teams stops and had a career-best four tackles in the Huskers win over Missouri in Columbia. In 2008, May played in eight games and moved from the secondary to linebacker for the final three. He finished with six tackles, including three at Kansas State, when he was credited for a forced fumble and sack. He also recovered a fumble against Colorado. May sat out 2007 as a redshirt and worked with the scout team. May s full biography can be found on page of the Nebraska Media Guide. mike mcneill Senior l Wide Receiver l 6-4 l 235 Kirkwood, Mo. (Kirkwood) #44 Senior Mike McNeill showed his versatility in 2010 with a move from tight end to wide receiver in the Nebraska offense. The 6-4, 235-pound McNeill racked up record-setting receiving numbers at tight end in his first three seasons, but made the shift during spring ball to assist the NU receiving corps. McNeill teamed with fellow senior Niles Paul and junior Brandon Kinnie to give Husker quarterbacks three big targets at receiver. The group combined for 99 catches, with McNeill accounting for 18 receptions and averaging better than 17 yards per catch. He caught his only touchdown pass of the season in NU s win at Washington in September. Despite lining up at receiver this season, McNeill still qualifies for tight end records. After setting the single-season position reception record in 2008, McNeill claimed the career tight end reception record this fall and enters the Holiday Bowl with 79 career catches to rank 10th in school history. He has also become the 19th Husker to record 1,000 career receiving yards. McNeill earned his degree in marketing in August and played this season as a graduate Senior Western Kentucky: Did not record a catch, but blocked well in helping NU record 536 yards of total offense, including 289 yards on the ground. Idaho: Caught his first two passes of the season for 17 yards. Washington: Made his first start of the year and hauled in a 24-yard touchdown pass on NU s first drive for his only reception of the day... helped Nebraska roll up 533 yards of total offense and 56 points, the Huskers most points in a non-conference road game since South Dakota State: Made the most of his one reception, going a career-high 64 yards to the SDSU 3-yard line to set up NU s first score. Kansas State: Had two catches, including a 24-yard reception that led to NU s first touchdown in a victory. Texas: Was held without a catch for the first time since the season opener against Western Kentucky. Oklahoma State: Caught a career-high five passes for 61 yards, including a clutch 33-yard reception on NU s go-ahead scoring drive late in the first half. Missouri: Did not have a catch, as NU racked up 328 rushing yards. Iowa State: Was held without a catch for the second straight game. Kansas: Did not have a catch. Texas A&M: Had one reception for 20 yards. Colorado: Had one catch for 18 yards in NU s victory. Oklahoma: Caught a team-high four passes for 63 yards, including a 36-yarder...went over 1,000 career receiving yards BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL six touchdowns. His play helped Nebraska rank 12th nationally in total offense and 14th in passing. McNeill played in eight games as a redshirt freshman in 2007 and had one catch for 25 yards. McNeill s full biography can be found on page 121 of the Nebraska Media Guide. McNeill s Stats Year G/S No. Yds. Y/R Y/G Long TDs / vs. Nevada / vs. Colorado / vs. Arkansas State / vs. South Dakota State 1 Totals 48/ , vs. South Dakota State 11 Single-Game Highs» Receptions 5 at Oklahoma State (2010)» Yards 70 vs. Colorado (2008)» Touchdowns 2 vs. Arkansas State (2009) cameron meredith Sophomore l Defensive End l 6-4 l 265 Huntington Beach, Calif. (Mater Dei)» Second-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches) Sophomore defensive end Cameron Meredith was one of Nebraska s top breakthrough players during the 2010 season. The Santa Ana, Calif., native took over a starting job for the Blackshirts this fall and was more than up to the challenge, helping the NU defense rank among the nation s top 10 in four major statistical categories. The 6-4, 265-pound Meredith has the strength to hold up against the running game, but is also athletic enough to make life difficult for opposing quarterbacks. Meredith also showed his versatility when lining up in a stand-up role when NU went to a three-man front, most notably in NU s key win over Missouri in Lincoln. Meredith finished the year with 60 tackles, including eight tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. He also tied for second on the team with 10 quarterback pressures. Meredith was a secondteam All-Big 12 pick by the league s head coaches (Sophomore) Western Kentucky: Totaled four tackles, including a pair of solo stops, and added a TFL. Idaho: Had one tackle, as the Blackshirts totaled seven sacks and recorded six turnovers. Washington: Helped limit Jake Locker to just 71 yards on 4-of-20 passing, as he totaled four tackles and a quarteback hurry. South Dakota State: Led NU s defensive line with five tackles, including four solo stops, as the Blackshirts limited SDSU to 236 total yards and three points. Kansas State: Had seven tackles, including a pair of TFL s and a half a sack as NU held Daniel Thomas to 63 yards on 22 carries. Texas: Totaled five tackles, including a tackle for loss. # Game by Game Team UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds Sack/Yds Western Ky /0 Idaho /0 at Washington /0 So. Dakota St /0 at Kansas St /1 Texas /0 at Okla. St /0 Missouri /0 at Iowa St /1 Kansas /0 at Texas A&M /3 Colorado /0 vs. Oklahoma /0 Oklahoma State: Had three tackles, two quarterback hurries and a pass breakup in NU s win over previously unbeaten OSU. Missouri: Totaled five tackles and had a quarterback hurry, as NU totaled six sacks...held Missouri to 18-of-42 passing for a season-low 199 yards. Iowa State: Totaled a career-high 10 tackles, including two tackles for loss, including a half sack. Kansas: Keyed a defense that held KU to just 87 total yards and recorded six sacks... totaled four tackles and a hurry. Texas A&M: Had five tackles against the Aggies, including one for loss with a half sack. Colorado: Totaled one tackle as NU won the Big 12 North. Oklahoma: Totaled six tackles in the Big 12 title game. McNeill started all 14 games at tight end in 2009, and had 28 catches for 259 yards and four touchdowns. His 28 catches ranked second on the team, and he tied for the team lead in TD catches. He had at least one catch in 12 games, including four games with three or more receptions. McNeill was a second-team All-Big 12 choice by the Associated Press and an honorable-mention pick by the conference coaches. McNeill burst onto the scene as a sophomore, catching a Nebraska tight end record 32 passes for 442 yards and FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 57

58 Meredith was a key reserve for one of the top defensive lines in the country in 2009, playing in all 14 games. He totaled 21 tackles, including five tackles for a loss and 1.5 sacks. Along with a pass break-up, Meredith also registered two quarterback hurries and recovered a fumble in the Huskers season-opening win over Florida Atlantic. He appeared in one game in 2008, but suffered an injury and sat out the remainder of the season. He was awarded a medical hardship. Meredith s full biography can be found on pages of the Nebraska Media Guide. Meredith s Stats ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL sacks C-R BK PBU INT Hry /0 Medical Hardship / / Totals 28/ Single-Game Highs» Tackles 10 at Iowa State (2010)» Solo Tackles 8 at Iowa State (2010)» Tackles for Loss 2 four times (once in 2009, three times in 2010)» Sacks 1.0 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (2009) terrence moore Junior l Defensive Tackle l 6-3 l 285 New Orleans, La. (McDonogh 35) #90 Terrence Moore has developed into a solid contributor on the NU defensive line. The junior has played in each of the last 12 games and accounted for 14 tackles on the season. Moore s year has been highlighted by three tackles for loss and one sack. He has helped the Husker defense limit opponents to 144 rushing yards per game (Junior) Moore had a season-high four tackles in Nebraska s win at Washington, one week after he earned a sack and recovered a fumble against Idaho. Moore also produced a tackle for loss in wins over Missouri and Kansas. In the Big 12 Championship, his pass deflection inside Oklahoma s red zone resulted in Courtney Osborne s interception that set up Nebraska s second touchdown of the game and gave the Huskers a 17-0 lead. Moore played in four games as a sophomore in 2009 and recorded a pair of tackles against Louisiana-Lafayette. As a redshirt freshman, Moore played in seven games, helping Nebraska nearly triple its sack total from the previous season. He finished with eight tackles, including six in the first three games. Moore had three tackles and two sacks for 11 yards against Western Michigan. He redshirted during the 2007 season and worked on the scout team. Moore s full biography can be found on page 123 of the Nebraska Media Guide. brent moravec Sophomore l Defensive Back l 6-0 l 195 Grand Island, Neb. (Central Catholic) #43 Brent Moravec found his way to playing time as a member of Nebraska s special teams unit. The in-state walk-on has appeared in eight games this season and is also a reserve in the talented Husker secondary (Sophomore) Moravec made a late surge on his way to being a contributing member of the kickoff and punt coverage teams. He had four tackles in the last four regular-season games, including two in the win over Kansas and a pair of solo stops against Iowa State and Colorado. Moravec did not gain any playing time in 2009 as a reserve in the secondary. He redshirted in 2008 and worked on the Husker scout team. Moravec s full biography can be found on page 124 of the Nebraska Media Guide. courtney osborne Sophomore l Safety l 6-3 l 200 Garland, Texas (South Garland) #12 Sophomore safety Courtney Osborne emerged at mid-season and went on to become a key performer for Nebraska during the stretch run. Osborne and junior Austin Cassidy took over as the Huskers starting safeties against Missouri in late October, and both players exhibited play-making ability the rest of the way. Osborne began the year as a key special teams performer, before increasing his defensive role. He started four of the final six games when NU opened with six defensive backs, and made 35 total tackles, including five tackles for loss. He had an 11-yard sack against Missouri and had his first career interception against Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship Game (Sophomore) Osborne played on Nebraska s coverage units early in the year, and was a reserve safety. He had five tackles in the first seven games, before breaking into the lineup. In his first career start, Osborne had six tackles, including an 11-yard sack against Missouri in a win. He had seven tackles at Iowa State, including two tackles for loss. Osborne had a career-high nine tackles, and a tackle for loss at Texas A&M, and finished with seven tackles in the final two contests. He recorded his first career interception in the Big 12 Championship game against Oklahoma, returning the pick 33 yards down to the Sooner 12-yard line. Two plays later, Nebraska found the end zone to take a 17-0 lead. Osborne played in six games and had an unassisted tackle against Louisiana-Lafayette. He redshirted in his first season in Osborne s full biography can be found on page 125 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Osborne s Stats ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL sacks C-R BK PBU INT Hry / / Totals 19/ Single-Game Highs» Tackles 9 at Texas A&M (2010)» Solo Tackles 5 at Iowa State (2010)» Tackles for Loss 2 at Iowa State (2010)» Sacks 1.0 vs. Missouri (2010) 58 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

59 niles paul Senior l Wide Receiver l 6-1 l 220 Omaha, Neb. (North)» First-Team All-Big 12 Punt Returner (Phil Steele, ESPN.com, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Rivals.com)» Second-Team All-Big 12 Wide Receiver (Coaches)» Second-Team All-Big 12 Punt/Kickoff Returner (Coaches)» Fred Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List (1 of 51)» Paul Hornung Award Preseason Watch List (1 of 48)» Paul Hornung Most Versatile Player of the Week (Oct. 23 at Oklahoma St.; 1 of 4)» Cletus Fischer Native Son Award Senior Niles Paul will play in his final game for Nebraska in the Holiday Bowl, capping one of the most productive careers for a receiver and return specialist in Cornhusker history. Paul suffered a foot injury in late-november that forced him to miss the final games, but he is hopeful of being in action in San Diego, where he was the Offensive MVP of the 2009 Holiday Bowl win over Arizona. Paul continued to provide big plays in the passing and return game for Nebraska in He has caught 39 passes for a team-high 516 yards, including one touchdown. He also ranks among the Big 12 leaders in punt and kickoff return average, at 11.4 yards per punt return and 25.2 yards on kickoff returns. He had the longest kickoff return by a Cornhusker in more than a half-century with a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown at Oklahoma State. The 6-1, 220-pound Paul has made his mark in the NU record books during his career. Paul has 103 career receptions to rank sixth on the NU career list and his 1,532 career receiving yards rank fifth in school history. His 1,826 career kickoff return yards are second in school history, while Paul s career total of 4,061 all-purpose yards ranks fifth at Nebraska. Paul received numerous honors for his performance. He was a second-team All-Big 12 pick by the league s coaches as both a wide receiver and a return specialist (Senior) Western Kentucky: Paul turned in a strong opener, racking up 158 allpurpose yards on nine touches, including five catches for 92 yards and a score... hauled in a 33-yard touchdown pass from Cody Green in the fourth quarter... returned three punts for 58 yards, including a long of 31...game captain against WKU. Idaho: Led Nebraska with four catches for 31 yards, while also seeing one snap as NU s quarterback in the wildcat formation. Washington: Turned in a solid day in all-purpose yards with 123 yards on nine touches...hauled in a pass for 21 yards while returning six punts for 58 yards and adding 37 yards # Game by Game Team Catches Yards td Western Ky Idaho at Washington So. Dakota St at Kansas St Texas at Okla. St Missouri at Iowa St Kansas at Texas A&M Colorado --DNP (injured)--- vs. Oklahoma --DNP (injured)--- on a pair of kickoff returns. South Dakota State: Was held without a catch for the first time in nine games dating back to last November. Kansas State: Paul s all-around play helped Nebraska rack up 578 yards of total offense, including a school-record yards per play...hauled in a 17-yard pass in the second quarter for a first down, as the scoring drive helped NU extend its lead to also returned three kickoffs for 48 yards. Texas: He totaled over 100 all-purpose yards in the loss to Texas, making six catches for 66 yards while also returning two punts for 16 yards. Oklahoma State: Set career bests in all-purpose (274) yards and receptions (nine) in helping NU top the No. 17 Cowboys in Stillwater...his 274 all-purpose yards ranked sixth on Husker single-game charts...returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown - the second-longest return in school history and longest since hauled in eight of his nine catches in the second half, as he posted his first 100-yard day of the season...his nine catches ranked eighth on NU s single-game list. Missouri: Helped the Huskers pick up their first win over a top-10 team since 2001, catching one pass for 21 yards to set up a first-quarter field goal and returning two kickoffs for 55 yards, including a 40-yard return in the second quarter. Iowa State: Had one catch for five yards and two kickoff returns for 40 yards, including a 27-yarder. Kansas: Totaled 142 all-purpose yards, returning two kickoffs for 63 yards while also hauling in seven passes for 79 yards in NU s 20-3 win. Texas A&M: Caught four passes for 53 yards...had a 24-yard reception on 3rd-and-8 in the third quarter that led to a game-tying field goal. Colorado: Did not play, as he suffered a foot injury two days before the game. Oklahoma: Did not play due to the foot injury BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Paul was Nebraska s leading receiver in 2009 with 40 receptions for 796 yards. His yardage total ranked fifth on NU s single-season list and his 19.9 yards per catch ranked third in school history among players with at least 20 receptions. He also ranked among the Big 12 leaders in punt returns and kickoff returns and ninth in the league in all-purpose yards per game. Paul was the first Husker since 1986 to lead Nebraska in receiving, kickoff return yards, punt returns yards and all-purpose yards in the same season. He capped his year with 123 receiving yards on four catches in the Holiday Bowl, and accumulated 237 all-purpose yards. Paul played in all 13 games with four starts in He finished with 23 receptions for 214 yards and had six games with multiple catches. He also averaged 23.6 yards on 41 kickoff returns, including an 85-yard touchdown against San Jose State. Paul played in seven games as a reserve receiver in 2007 and had one catch. He also served on NU s kickoff coverage unit. Paul s full biography can be found on page 126 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Paul s Stats Year G/S No. Yds. Y/R Y/G Long TDs / vs. Nevada / twice / vs. Arizona / vs. Western Kentucky 1 Totals 45/ , vs. Arizona 5 Rushing: - 9 carries, 56 yards, 1 TD, long of 30 vs. Arkansas State (2009) 1 rush, -6 yards (2008); 3 rushes, 48 yards, 1 TD (2009); 5 rushes, 14 yards (2010) Punt Returns: - 60 returns, 647 yards, 1 TD, long of 59 yards (TD) at Colorado (2009) 8 ret., 80 yards (2008); 38 ret., 407 yards, 1 TD (2009); 14 ret., 160 yards (2010) Kickoff Returns: - 74 returns, 1,826 yards, 2 TDs, long of 100 at Oklahoma St. (2010) 1 return, 8 yards (2007); 41 returns, 969 yds, 1 TD (2008) 16 returns, 446 yards (2009); 16 returns, 403 yards, 1 TD (2010) All-Purpose Yards: 4,061 (14 in 2007; 1,257 in 2008; 1,697 in 2009; 1,093 in 2010) Single-Game Highs» Receptions 9 at Oklahoma State (2010)» Yards 154 at Kansas (2009)» Touchdowns 2 at Missouri (2009)» Punt Return Yards 86 at Virginia Tech (2009)» Kickoff Return Yards 156 at Texas Tech (2008)» All-Purpose Yards 274 at Oklahoma State (2010) cole pensick Redshirt Freshman l Offensive Line l 6-2 l 270 Lincoln, Neb. (Northeast) #62 Cole Pensick has served as the back-up center to honorable-mention All-Big 12 starter Mike Caputo this season. The redshirt freshman appeared in four games and has helped the NU ground game rack up a Big 12-leading 260 yards per game (Redshirt Freshman) Pensick earned playing time as a redshirt freshman and relieved injured starter Mike Caputo in the second quarter at Texas A&M. Pensick redshirted as a defensive tackle and worked on the scout team in Pensick s full biography can be found on page 127 of the Nebraska Media Guide. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 59

60 thad randle Redshirt Freshman l Defensive Tackle l 6-1 l 280 Galena Park, Texas (North Shore)» Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 #53 Thad Randle is the top back-up to All-Big 12 defensive tackle Jared Crick. The redshirt freshman worked his way into the rotation and earned significant playing time this season by appearing in 11-of-13 games (Redshirt Freshman) Randle produced six tackles and one quarterback hurry in He had three tackles in Nebraska s win over Idaho, in addition to stops against Washington, Kansas State and Missouri. Randle did not see playing time against South Dakota State and Texas. Randle redshirted in 2009 and worked on the NU scout team. Randle s full biography can be found on page 128 of the Nebraska Media Guide. kyler reed Sophomore l Tight End l 6-3 l 230 Shawnee, Kan. (St. Thomas Aquinas)»School Record Holder, Touchdown Catches by a Tight End (7 in 2010; tied record) Sophomore Kyler Reed has emerged as a big-play threat in the Nebraska offense during the 2010 season. The 6-3, 230-pound Reed has the speed to add an explosive element to NU s tight end corps by creating mismatches with opposing defenses. The combination of Reed and fellow sophomore Ben Cotton allowed NU coaches to move senior Mike McNeill to receiver in the spring and the decision paid off with the play of the sophomore duo. Reed ranks third on the team with 20 receptions for 364 yards, for a team-leading average of 18.2 yards per catch. Reed leads the team with seven touchdown receptions, tying the Nebraska position record for TD catches in a season. Each of Reed s first four touchdown catches covered at least 33 yards. He has caught at least three passes in four of the past five games (Sophomore) Western Kentucky: Had one catch for four yards, as NU opened with two tight ends. Idaho: Started, but did not catch a pass. Washington: Did not start, as NU opened with a three wide receiver set. South Dakota State: Scored his first touchdown, hauling in a 33-yard score with 10:46 left in the first half to give NU a 14-0 lead...also made one tackle on an interception. Kansas State: Started in NU s power set and helped Nebraska rack up 451 rushing yards - its best total in Big 12 action since while catching a 79-yard touchdown pass - the longest Husker pass play since in a win. Texas: Started at tight end, but did # Game by Game Team Catches Yards td Western Ky Idaho at Washington So. Dakota St at Kansas St Texas at Okla. St Missouri at Iowa St Kansas at Texas A&M Colorado vs. Oklahoma not catch a pass, as NU was held to 202 yards of offense in a loss. Oklahoma State: Helped Nebraska to 540 yards of offense and 51 points against the previously unbeaten Cowboys, with two catches for 58 yards, including a 41-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter to put NU ahead Missouri: Added two catches for 51 yards...hauled in a 40-yard touchdown in the first quarter to help NU jump out to a 24-0 lead...grabbed an 11-yard catch for a first down on the Huskers final drive, as NU ran out the final 8:40 in the win. Iowa State: Snagged three catches for 52 yards, including a 29-yarder that set up a third-quarter score to put NU ahead Kansas: Was held without a catch in NU s 20-3 victory. Texas A&M: Started at tight end and matched his then-season high with three catches for 29 yards. Colorado: Snared a career-high four passes, including two scores...had a four-yard TD reception from Rex Burkhead to make it 31-3 before his second TD catch of the quarter - a one-yard pass from Cody Green - made it with 3:38 left in the third quarter. Oklahoma: Hauled in three passes for 41 yards, including a five-yard touchdown pass from Rex Burkhead that put NU ahead registered his sixth multicatch game in the last seven contests. Reed played in 11 games in 2009, including a start against Florida Atlantic and had six catches for 54 yards. He had single catches in six games, and also saw action on NU s kickoff return unit. Reed redshirted in Reed s full biography can be found on page 128 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Reed s Stats Year G/S No. Yds. Y/R Y/G Long TDs 2008 Redshirt / at Baylor / at Kansas State 7 Totals 24/ at Kansas State 7 Single-Game Highs» Receptions 4 vs. Colorado (2010)» Yards 79 at Kansas State (2010)» Touchdowns 2 vs. Colorado (2010) dontrayevous robinson Sophomore l I-Back l 6-1 l 230 Euless, Texas (Trinity) Dontrayevous Robinson has battled All-Big 12 selection Roy Helu Jr. and wildcat specialist Rex Burkhead for playing time in the NU backfield. The sophomore has appeared in eight games and ranks fifth on the team in both rushing and carries (Sophomore) Robinson has 67 rushing yards on the season with an average of 2.8 yards per attempt. He finished the regular season with a season-high 55 yards on 13 carries in the win over Colorado. He also hauled in an eight-yard pass in the fourth quarter, his lone reception of the year, and added a season-long rush of seven yards. Robinson did not play in the first five games in 2009, but appeared in eight of the season s final nine games and rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns on 39 carries, while adding four receptions. He rushed for a career-high 77 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries against Iowa State. Robinson s full biography can be found on page 129 of the Nebraska Media Guide. andrew rodriguez Freshman l Offensive Line l 6-6 l 325 Aurora, Neb. (Aurora) #27 #63 Andrew Rodriguez has served as the back-up left guard to honorable-mention All-Big 12 selection Keith Williams. Rodriguez has appeared in five games this year and is just the eighth true freshman offensive lineman to play at Nebraska and the first since (Freshman) Rodriguez saw game action in his first available opportunity when he played in the season opener against Western Kentucky. He was the first true freshman offensive lineman to play in a season opener since Toniu Fonoti and John Garrison did so in Rodriguez s full biography can be found on page 142 of the Nebraska Media Guide. 60 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

61 jeremiah sirles Redshirt Freshman l Offensive Line l 6-6 l 310 Lakewood, Colo. (Bear Creek)» Second-Team Freshman All-American (CollegeFootballNews.com)» Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 Jeremiah Sirles has been one of the up and coming stars in the Nebraska offensive line. The redshirt freshman has started all 13 games in 2010 at left tackle while helping the Huskers to a league-best 260 rushing yards per contest (Redshirt Freshman) Sirles has started every game on an NU offensive line that returned four starters from a year ago. He is one of only three Husker freshmen to earn starts in 2010, along with quarterback Taylor Martinez and defensive back Ciante Evans. Sirles redshirted in He could have earned playing time, but suffered an injury that forced him to the sideline at mid-season. Sirles full biography can be found on page 129 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Sirles Stats» Games Played 13 (13 in 2010)» Games Started 13 (13 in 2010) p.j. smith Sophomore l Safety l 6-2 l 210 River Ridge, La. (John Curtis) #71 P.J. Smith had one of the hottest starts of any Husker to begin the 2010 season. The sophomore ranks in a tie for third on the team with three interceptions, as he tallied a pick in three of the first four games. Smith has started three games and is currently listed behind senior Austin Cassidy for the starting spot at safety (Sophomore) Smith has three interceptions to tie DeJon Gomes for the fourth-most on the team, while also ranking 10th with 38 tackles. Smith tallied his first career interception in the season opener against Western Kentucky and returned it 29 yards. The next week, he made his first start and snagged another interception before tallying his pick against South Dakota State. Smith had a career-high 11 tackles in the loss against Texas. Smith was one of the Huskers best special teams players in 2009, as he played in all 14 games and totaled 15 tackles. Smith ranked among the team leaders with 10 tackles on coverage units, including seven solo stops. He also had a pass breakup against Arizona in the Holiday Bowl to help secure an NU shutout. Smith s full biography can be found on page 130 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Smith s Stats ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL sacks C-R BK PBU INT Hry Redshirt / / Totals 27/ Single-Game Highs» Tackles 11 vs. Texas (2010)» Solo Tackles 5 at Oklahoma State (2010)» Pass Breakups 1 vs. Arizona (2009 Holiday Bowl), at Oklahoma State (2010) # BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL graham stoddard Sophomore l Linebacker l 6-2 l 235 Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) #38 Graham Stoddard has been one of Nebraska s best special teams performers the past two seasons. He has matched Eric Martin for the team lead with 11 special teams tackles in Stoddard has played in all 13 games and was a team captain Oct. 23 at Oklahoma State (Sophomore) Stoddard had 12 tackles on the season, including 11 on special teams. He had his best performance in the season opener with a season-high three tackles. Stoddard has had at least one tackle in nine games. Stoddard finished with 10 total tackles in 2009 and ranked among the team leaders in special teams tackles with nine stops on coverage. A walk-on, Stoddard redshirted in 2008 and made a strong impression on the NU scout team. Stoddard s full biography can be found on page 132 of the Nebraska Media Guide. rickey thenarse Senior l Safety l 6-0 l 210 Los Angeles, Calif. (Jordan)» Tom Novak Award Rickey Thenarse made a return to the field in 2010 and earned the team s Tom Novak Trophy. After sitting out the 2009 season with a knee injury, Thenarse started five games and appeared in 10 in the NU defensive backfield. Thenarse had a career highlight when he intercepted a pass against Idaho and returned it 47 yards for a touchdown (Senior) Thenarse has 34 tackles on the season, including one tackle for loss, to go along with one interception, one pass break-up and one forced fumble. The senior had a career-high 10 tackles against South Dakota State, while also adding six at Washington and five against Idaho. Thenarse s one tackle for loss was key, as his 4th-and-1 stop on the 1-yard line prevented a South Dakota State touchdown in NU s 17-3 win. Thenarse was named Special Teams MVP in both 2006 and 2007 as one of Nebraska s best coverage players. As a junior, he started five games and had 24 total tackles, including 17 solo stops, six tackles for loss and a pair of sacks. Thenarse s 2009 season was abruptly ended with a knee injury in the fourth game of the year. He was granted a medical redshirt and went through successful rehabilitation in time to make a strong return in Thenarse s full biography can be found on page 132 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Thenarse s Stats ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL sacks C-R BK PBU INT Hry / / / * 4/ / Totals 51/ *awarded medical hardship Single-Game Highs» Tackles 10 vs. South Dakota State (2010)» Solo Tackles 5 vs. Colorado (2008), at Washington (2010)» Tackles for Loss 2 vs. Colorado (2008)» Sacks 1.0 at Kansas State (2008), vs. Colorado (2008)» Pass Breakups 1 three times (once in 2006, once in 2008, once in 2010) #3 FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 61

62 brandon thompson Sophomore l Offensive Line l 6-6 l 290 The Woodlands, Texas (Woodlands) #79 Brandon Thompson matured within a talented and experienced offensive line and gained playing time in nine games this season, including the Big 12 Championship Game. The sophomore has one of the brightest futures among the underclassmen up front (Sophomore) Thompson was part of an NU offensive unit that helped Nebraska average 260 rushing yards per game, the best mark in the Big 12 Conference. He has competed with All-Big 12 selections Ricky Henry and Keith Williams for playing time, seeing action in nine of 13 contests. Thompson played in three games as a redshirt freshman in 2009, including the Holiday Bowl. He redshirted his first season at Nebraska (2008) and worked on the scout team. Thompson s full biography can be found on page 133 of the Nebraska Media Guide. lance thorell Junior l Defensive Back l 6-1 l 200 Loomis, Neb. (Loomis) #23» Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 Lance Thorell has been one of the key reserves in the Nebraska defensive backfield, while also playing a primary role on special teams. Despite contending with All-Big 12 selections Prince Amukamara and Alfonzo Dennard for playing time, Thorell has appeared in all 13 games this season (Junior) Thorell has seven tackles this season, including four solo stops. The junior had his best game of the year at Iowa State, as he produced three tackles against the Cyclones. Thorell saw action in all 14 games in 2009 and earned a start at Missouri. He finished the year with seven tackles. As a redshirt freshman in 2008, Thorell played in 11 games and started five contests as the team s sixth defensive back. He had 24 tackles on the year with a career-high eight tackles against New Mexico State. Thorell redshirted in Thorell s full biography can be found on page 133 of the Nebraska Media Guide. anthony west Senior l Defensive Back l 6-0 l 205 San Diego, Calif. (Point Loma)» Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 Anthony West has competed within a talented group of defensive backs and earned playing time in all 13 games during his senior season. Also a special teams contributor, West has 11 total tackles in 2010, including eight solo stops. He had his third career interception against Idaho, one of 19 NU picks this season. The San Diego native will be playing the bowl game in his hometown for the second straight year (Senior) West turned in season-high tackle marks with three stops each against Idaho, Kansas State and Oklahoma State. In Nebraska s win over the Vandals, West also intercepted a pass and returned it 23 yards, in addition to being a game captain. West s three tackles at Kansas State were all solo stops. West played in 13 games with five starts in Despite not being a regular starter, he was considered a first-teamer and was one of seven defensive backs with a Blackshirt. He finished the year with 11 tackles. In 2008, West was Nebraska s starting right corner and played in 12 games with 11 starts. He finished with 29 tackles, including 23 solo stops and tied for the team lead with nine pass breakups. West picked off his second pass against Clemson in the Gator Bowl. He was a reserve cornerback in 2007 and saw significant special teams action. West redshirted in his first season in West s full biography can be found on page 136 of the Nebraska Media Guide. West s Stats ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL sacks C-R BK PBU INT Hry Redshirt / / / / Totals 49/ Single-Game Highs» Tackles 6 vs. Kansas (2008)» Solo Tackles 5 vs. Kansas (2008)» Tackles for Loss 2 vs. Texas A&M (2007)» Sacks 1.0 vs. Texas A&M (2007), vs. San Jose State (2008)» Pass Breakups 3 vs. Kansas (2008) #5 latravis washington Senior l Quarterback l 6-3 l 230 Bradenton, Fla. (Bayshore) #15 Latravis Washington has not seen playing time this season, but he has served a supporting role within a talented and experienced group of quarterbacks (Senior) Washington has added depth at the quarterback position. Although he has not appeared in any games, Washington helps signal in the plays from the sideline. Washington played in wins over Florida Atlantic, Louisiana-Lafayette, Colorado and Arizona in He did not have a pass attempt, but did have three rushes for 17 yards, including two for 10 yards against Louisiana-Lafayette. In 2008, he was slowed by injury early in the year, but returned to provide depth at Buck linebacker and played in 10 games, primarily on special teams. Washington played in six games as a freshman in 2007, both on kickoff coverage and as a reserve linebacker. He had two tackles against Kansas State. Washington s full biography can be found on page 135 of the Nebraska Media Guide. 62 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

63 alonzo whaley Sophomore l Linebacker l 6-1 l 225 Madisonville, Texas (Madisonville) Alonzo Whaley is the top backup at the MIKE linebacker position to starter Will Compton. With Compton injured, Whaley started the season opener against Western Kentucky and had a season-high five tackles. He also saw time on special teams and appeared in nine of 13 games (Sophomore) Whaley has nine tackles on the season, including six solo stops. He played a key role in holding Western Kentucky to 10 points, as he had four solo tackles and one assisted stop in the win. He registered a tackle for loss against South Dakota State, assisting Rickey Thenarse to hold the Jackrabbits out of the endzone on fourth and goal. Whaley was a reserve linebacker, but did not see game action in He redshirted in 2008 and was named defensive scout team co-mvp. Whaley s full biography can be found on page 136 of the Nebraska Media Guide. josh williams Sophomore l Defensive End l 6-4 l 255 Denton, Texas (Ryan) #46 #98 Josh Williams has seen a significant increase in playing time as a sophomore. The defensive end has played in all 13 games and totaled 12 tackles, one quarterback hurry and one forced fumble. Williams is the backup to senior Pierre Allen on the NU defensive line (Sophomore) Williams had a season-high three tackles against both Idaho and Iowa State. In the win over the Vandals, Williams was also credited with a forced fumble. He has six tackles in the last five games. Williams served as a backup behind starters Pierre Allen and Barry Turner at defensive end in 2009 and played in three games. He redshirted in Williams full biography can be found on page 137 of the Nebraska Media Guide BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL keith williams Senior l Offensive Line l 6-5 l 310 Florissant, Mo. (McClure North)» Second-Team All-Big 12 (Rivals.com)» Third-Team All-Big 12 (Phil Steele)» Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches, AP) Senior offensive guard Keith Williams has been a mainstay in the starting lineup since his sophomore season. The 6-5, 310-pound Williams started all 13 games at left guard as part of an offensive line that had great continuity and success during the 2010 campaign. With his 13 starts in 2010, Williams enters the Holiday Bowl with 33 career starts, the most of any Husker offensive player. Williams and his offensive line teammates allowed Nebraska to lead the Big 12 in rushing offense, and produce three players with at least 900 rushing yards entering the Holiday Bowl. The Huskers produced at least 200 rushing yards in 10 of 13 games this fall. Williams was honored for his efforts as a second-team All-Big 12 performer by Rivals.com, while earning third-team honors from Phil Steele and honorable-mention accolades from the league s coaches and the Associated Press (Senior) Williams started all 13 games at left guard. His play helped Nebraska rack up 10 games with 200 rushing yards, including back-to-back 300-yard rushing efforts early in the year vs. Idaho and Washington. NU also posted a 451-yard rushing effort at Kansas State, the most by a Nebraska offense in seven seasons. Nebraska runners have produced yard rushing games behind Williams and his crew, including three 100-yard rushers at Washington and a pair of runners over the century mark in two other games. Williams sat out the season opener, then came off the bench the following two weeks, before regaining his starting job for the remainder of the season. He helped Nebraska I-back Roy Helu Jr. rush for better than 1,000 yards and quarterback Zac Lee post the fifth-highest passing total in school history. Williams started the final nine games of his sophomore season in 2008, and helped Nebraska top 30 points 10 times. NU also amassed more than 400 yards in nine games and finished 12th nationally in total offense. Williams played in 10 games as a reserve guard in 2007, and also served on the PAT and field-goal units. He redshirted in his first season in Williams full biography can be found on page 137 of the Nebraska Media Guide. Williams Stats» Games Played 49 (10 in 2007; 13 in 2008; 13 in 2009; 13 in 2010)» Games Started 33 (9 in 2008; 11 in 2009; 13 in 2010) #68 Keith Williams owns the most career starts of any Nebraska offensive lineman with 33 career starts heading into the Holiday Bowl. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 63

64 2010 nebraska CORNHuskers 2 Lazarri Middleton RFr. CB Long Beach, Calif. 4 Ty Kildow RFr. WR Omaha, Neb. 6 Corey Cooper Fr. DB Maywood, Ill. 7 Kody Spano So. QB Stephenville, Texas 10 Dijon Washington RFr. CB Lawndale, Calif. 11 Andrew Green RFr. CB San Antonio, Texas 12 Ron Kellogg lll RFr. QB Omaha, Neb. 14 Anthony Blue Jr. CB Cedar Hill, Texas 14 Lester Ward So. IB Brenham, Texas 16 Brion Carnes Fr. QB Bradenton, Fla. 16 Adam Watson Sr. DB Lincoln, Neb. 18 Josh Mitchell Fr. DB Corona, Calif. 19 Wil Richards RFr. DB Lee s Summit, Mo. 21 Steven Osborne So. WR Garland, Texas 24 Austin Williams Fr. DB Omaha, Neb. 25 Joey Felici Fr. DB Omaha, Neb. 26 Harvey Jackson Fr. DB Fresno, Texas 26 Tyler Wullenwaber Fr. WR Utica, Neb. 27 Jon Damkroger Jr. P/PK Firth, Neb. 29 Seth Jameson RFr. DB Southlake, Texas 29 Collins Okafor So. IB Omaha, Neb. 30 Derek Foster Fr. CB Elm Creek, Neb. 31 C.J. Zimmerer RFr. FB Omaha, Neb. 32 Marcus Mendoza Jr. CB Houston, Texas 33 Ryan Hill Jr. FB Arvada, Colo. 33 Tyson McGill Fr. LB Norfolk, Neb. 34 Mitch Hron RFr. FB Schuyler, Neb. 35 Andrew Holt Fr. DB Lee s Summit, Mo. 37 Tyrone Lewis RFr. LB Lincoln, Neb. 37 Kevin Thomsen Jr. DE Elkhorn, Neb. 38 Yusef Wade Fr. DB Lincoln, Neb. 39 Jacob Smith Fr. WR Omaha, Neb. 40 Josh Bart Fr. DB Aurora, Neb. 40 Zach Taylor Fr. RB Lincoln, Neb. 41 Jake Long RFr. TE Elkhorn, Neb. 64 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

65 2010 nebraska CORNHuskers 2010 BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL 42 Sean Fisher So. LB Omaha, Neb. 44 Dillon Schrodt Fr. WR Lincoln, Neb. 44 Micah Kreikemeier So. LB West Point, Neb. 45 Keegan Hughes Fr. WR Roswell, Ga. 47 Walker Ashburn Fr. DE Kenner, La. 47 Brett Wells RFr. TE St Paul, Neb. 48 Tobi Okuyemi Fr. DE Maple Grove, Minn. 49 Matt Manninger So. LB Omaha, Neb. 49 Dreu Young Sr. TE Cozad, Neb. 51 Brandon Chapek RFr. OL Wahoo, Neb. 52 Dwight Jones RFr. OL Gretna, Neb. 52 J.C. Moore Fr. DE Fremont, Neb. 54 Trevor Roach Fr. LB Elkhorn, Neb. 55 Rob Jensen Fr. OL Omaha, Neb. 55 Baker Steinkuhler So. DT Lincoln, Neb. 56 Devin Paulsen RFr. LB Lincoln, Neb. 56 Mark Pelini Fr. OL Youngstown, Ohio 57 Mike Moudy Fr. OL Castle Rock, Colo. 58 Justin Jackson So. DT Roca, Neb. 59 Colby Starkebaum RFr. LB Sterling, Colo. 61 Spencer Long RFr. OL Elkhorn, Neb. 61 Jeff Uher Fr. DL Omaha, Neb. 65 Colin McDermott So. DE Omaha, Neb. 65 Mike Smith Sr. OL Las Vegas, Nev. 66 Beaux Greenfield Fr. LS Belleville, Ill. 67 Scott Criss RFr. OL Omaha, Neb. 67 Sam Meginnis So. LS Lincoln, Neb. 68 Josh Molek So. DT Omaha, Neb. 69 Brodrick Nickens RFr. OL Alliance, Neb. 70 Kenny Anderson So. DE Omaha, Neb. 70 Nick Ash RFr. OL Keller, Texas 72 Jesse Coffey RFr. OL Denton, Texas 75 Luke Lingenfelter Jr. OL Plainview, Neb. 77 Seung Hoon Choi So. OL Lincoln, Neb. 80 Kenny Bell Fr. WR Boulder, Colo. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 65

66 2010 nebraska CORNHuskers 80 Andy Gdowski Fr. DE Grand Island, Neb. 82 Robert Barry RFr. TE Battle Creek, Neb. 83 Stanley Jean-Baptiste RFr. WR Miami, Fla. 85 KC Hyland So. WR Lincoln, Neb. 85 Faron Klingelhoefer Jr. DT Amherst, Neb. 86 Mychael McClure So. TE Wisner, Neb. 87 Taylor Dixon So. WR Wauneta, Neb. 88 Tyler Evans Fr. WR Waverly, Neb. 89 J.T. Kerr RFr. TE San Diego, Calif. 89 Conor McDermott So. DE Omaha, Neb. 91 Donovan Vestal Fr. DE Arlington, Texas 96 Jake Cotton Fr. DT Lincoln, Neb. 97 Jason Dann Fr. PK Dallas, Texas 97 Chase Rome Fr. DT Columbia, Mo. 99 Jay Guy Fr. DT Houston, Texas 66 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

67 2010 Nebraska Schedule and Results 2010 BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Date OPPONent R result Score Record conference Time Attend Sept. 4, 2010 Western Kentucky W :04 85,555 Sept. 11, 2010 idaho W :57 85,732 Sept. 18, 2010 at Washington W :06 72,876 Sept. 25, 2010 south Dakota State W :55 85,573 Oct. 7, 2010 at Kansas State* W :11 51,015 Oct. 16, 2010 texas* l :16 85,648 Oct. 23, 2010 at No. 17 Oklahoma State* W :34 55,935 Oct. 30, 2010 No. 7 Missouri * W :26 85,907 Nov. 6, 2010 at Iowa State * W (OT) :18 51,159 Nov. 13, 2010 kansas * W :37 85,587 Nov. 20, 2010 at No. 18 Texas A&M* L :05 90,079 Nov. 26, 2010 colorado* W :11 85,646 Dec. 4, 2010 vs. No. 10 Oklahoma L :37 78,802 * Big 12 conference game Team Statistics TEAM STATISTICS NU OPP SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty 9 27 RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 31:27 28:33 3RD-DOWN Conversions 75/178 56/192 3rd-Down Pct 42% 29% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 7/11 6/15 4th-Down Pct 64% 40% SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES (34-40) 85% (31-35) 89% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (26-40) 65% (16-35) 46% PAT-ATTEMPTS (53-53) 100% (23-23) 100% ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game 7/ /64213 Neutral Site Games 1/78802 SCORE BY Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Ot total Nebraska Opponents FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 67

68 2010 Nebraska Individual Statistics RUSHING GP/Gs att GaiN loss Net AvG td long avg/g Helu Jr., Roy 13/ Martinez, Taylor 12/ Burkhead, Rex 13/ Green, Cody 8/ Robinson, Dontrayevous 8/ Jones, Austin 5/ Lee, Zac 5/ Henery, Alex 13/ Marlowe, Tim 13/ Paul, Niles 11/ Ward, Lester 2/ Okafor, Collins 1/ TEAM 13/ Total Opponents PASSING G/s Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G Martinez, Taylor Green, Cody Lee, Zac Burkhead, Rex TEAM Total Opponents FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct Lg Blk Henery, Alex FG SEQUENce Nebraska OPPONENTS Western Kentucky - (25) Idaho (24) (34),30 Washington - - South Dakota State (30) (35) Kansas State (39),(40) (46),(48) Texas (45),(28) (27),(28) Oklahoma State (52),(32),(45) (31),(44) Missouri (41),51 54,(23) Iowa State (25) 49,(57),55 Kansas (42),(24) (42) Texas A&M (48),(29) (29),(28),(19) Colorado (42) (22) Oklahoma (53),(42) (26),24,(20),(27) Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. PUNTING No. Yds AvG long tb fc i20 blkd Henery, Alex Total Opponents receiving G/GS No. Yds AvG td long avg/g Kinnie, Brandon Paul, Niles Reed, Kyler McNeill, Mike Burkhead, Rex Broekemeier, Joe Helu Jr., Roy Cotton, Ben Henry, Will Long, Jake Hill, Ryan Enunwa, Quincy Robinson, Dontrayevous Legate, Tyler Total Opponents kickoffs No. Yds AvG tb Ob retn Net YdLn Kunalic, Adi Total Opponents PUNT returns No. Yds AvG td long Paul, Niles Burkhead, Rex Marlowe, Tim Hagg, Eric Total Opponents INtercePTIONS No. Yds AvG td long Hagg, Eric Dennard, Alfonzo Gomes, DeJon Smith, P.J West, Anthony Thenarse, Rickey Osborne, Courtney Cassidy, Austin Total Opponents kick returns No. Yds AvG td long Paul, Niles Marlowe, Tim Kinnie, Brandon Cotton, Ben Total Opponents fumble returns No. Yds AvG td long Gomes, DeJon Total Opponents Alex Henery - Nebraska s all-time leading scorer 68 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

69 PAtS SCORING td FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass dxp Saf pts Henery, Alex Martinez, Taylor Helu Jr., Roy Reed, Kyler Burkhead, Rex Kinnie, Brandon Paul, Niles Jones, Austin Green, Cody Legate, Tyler McNeill, Mike Cassidy, Austin Thenarse, Rickey Dennard, Alfonzo Hagg, Eric Gomes, DeJon Total Opponents TOtal OffeNse G Plays Rush Pass total Avg/G Martinez, Taylor Helu Jr., Roy Burkhead, Rex Green, Cody Lee, Zac Robinson, Dontrayevous Jones, Austin Henery, Alex Marlowe, Tim Paul, Niles Okafor, Collins Ward, Lester TEAM Total Opponents all PURPOse G Rush Rec Pr kor ir tot Avg/G Helu Jr., Roy Paul, Niles Burkhead, Rex Martinez, Taylor Kinnie, Brandon Reed, Kyler McNeill, Mike Marlowe, Tim Hagg, Eric Green, Cody Robinson, Dontrayevous Gomes, DeJon Jones, Austin Lee, Zac Broekemeier, J Thenarse, Rickey Smith, P.J Cotton, Ben Osborne, Courtney Henry, Will Dennard, Alfonzo Cassidy, Austin Henery, Alex West, Anthony Long, Jake Hill, Ryan Enunwa, Quincy Ward, Lester Okafor, Collins Legate, Tyler TEAM Total Opponents Roy Helu Jr. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 69

70 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 Saf 4 David, Lavonte Gomes, DeJon Crick, Jared Meredith, Cameron Amukamara, Prince Allen, Pierre Hagg, Eric Steinkuler, Baker Cassidy, Austin Smith, P.J Osborne, Courtney Thenarse, Rickey Dennard, Alfonzo Martin, Eric Moore, Terrence Stoddard, Graham Compton, Will Williams, Josh West, Anthony May, Mathew Whaley, Alonzo Evans, Ciante Thorell, Lance Randle, Thaddeus Martin, Jay Dean, Jase Ebke, Jim Blatchford, Justin Grove, Thomas Moravec, Brent Reed, Kyler Paul, Niles McNeill, Mike Ankrah, Jason Hill, Ryan Henery, Alex Thomsen, Kevin Kunalic, Adi Henry, Ricky Green, Andrew Mangieri, P.J Total Opponents Special TeamS tackles S-A/Tot Wku idaho Wash sdsu ksu ut Osu mu isu ku tamu cu OU Wash Martin, Eric 5-6/11 1-1/ / / /1 0-2/ /1 -- Stoddard, Graham 4-7/11 0-3/ / /1 0-1/ /1 0-1/1 1-0/1 1-0/1 0-1/1 -- Dean, Jase 4-2/6 1-0/ /1 1-0/ /2 0-1/ Cassidy, Austin 1-4/ / / /1 0-1/ Martin, Jay 2-3/5 1-0/ / / / Blatchford, Justin 2-3/ /3 0-1/ /1 -- Ebke, Jim 2-3/ / /1 0-1/ /1 1-0/ David, Lavonte 3-2/5 1-0/ / / /1 May, Mathew 2-2/ / /1 0-1/ / / Grove, Thomas 2-2/ / / /1 Moravac, Brent 3-1/ /1 1-1/ /1 -- Osborne, Courtney 0-3/3 0-1/ / / West, Anthony 3-0/ / / / Smith, P.J. 3-0/ / /1 1-0/ Hill, Ryan 1-1/ / Thorell, Lance 1-1/2 0-1/ / Mangieri, P.J. 0-1/ / Kunalic, Adi 1-0/ / NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

71 Individual Game By Game RUSHING No-Yds/TD Wku idaho Wash sdsu ksu ut Osu mu isu ku tamu cu Ou Wash Helu Jr., Roy / / / / / / / / / / /1 9-52/ / /1 Martinez, Taylor / / / / / / / / / / /0 DNP /0 Burkhead, Rex /7 5-57/1 9-77/ / / /0 9-35/ /0 2-4/ / / / / /0 Green, Cody 34-98/1 3-17/0 2-1/0 4-13/0 2-5/0 4-28/0 DNP DNP DNP 9-10/0 DNP 3-1/0 7-23/1 DNP Robinson, Dontrayevous 24-67/0 4-0/0 2-2/0 4-5/0-1-5/0 - DNP DNP DNP - DNP 13-55/0 DNP Jones, Austin 14-58/1 2-13/1 3-18/0 2-9/0 DNP 3-10/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 4-8/0 DNP Lee, Zac 15-57/0 3-21/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP 10-25/0 DNP 2-11/0 - DNP DNP - DNP Henery, Alex 1-27/ / Paul, Niles 5-14/0 1-8/0 2--2/0 1-7/ / DNP DNP Marlowe, Tim 2-14/0 1-13/ /0 - Ward, Lester 1-2/0 1-2/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP Okafor, Collins 1-2/0 1-2/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP TEAM / / / /0 1--3/0 1--3/0 1--2/0-2--4/0 ReceivING No-Yds/TD Wku idaho Wash sdsu ksu ut Osu mu isu ku tamu cu OU Wash Paul, Niles /1 5-92/1 4-31/0 1-21/0-1-17/0 6-66/ /0 1-21/0 1-5/0 7-79/0 4-53/0 DNP DNP Kinnie, Brandon /5 6-59/0 3-17/ /0 3-34/0-1-4/0 3-62/3 1-13/0 3-22/0 6-67/0 5-24/0 4-48/2 2-18/0 Reed, Kyler /7 1-4/ /1 1-79/1-2-58/1 2-51/1 3-52/0-3-29/0 4-17/2 3-41/1 McNeill, Mike /1-2-17/0 1-24/1 1-64/0 2-25/0-5-61/ /0 1-20/0 1-18/0 4-63/0 Burkhead, Rex /0 2-47/0 3-41/0-1-9/0-1-7/0 1-0/0 1-5/ /0 1-0/0 1-11/0 Broekemeier, Joe 6-49/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 3-34/0 3-15/0 Helu Jr., Roy 5-46/ /0 1-14/ /0 - - Cotton, Ben 3-34/0-1-5/ / / Henry, Will 2-32/0 1-24/ /0 DNP Long, Jake 1-17/0 - DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-17/0 DNP Hill, Ryan 1-11/0 1-11/ DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP Enunwa, Quincy 1-10/0 1-10/0 - DNP DNP DNP DNP Robinson, Dontrayevous 1-8/ DNP DNP DNP - DNP 1-8/0 DNP Legate, Tyler 1-1/ DNP 1-1/ PassiNG #3 Martinez, Taylor att comp int Pct Yards td long sack Yds effic Western Kentucky Idaho Washington South Dakota State Kansas State Texas Oklahoma State Missouri Kansas Texas A&M Oklahoma TOTALS #17 Green, Cody att comp int Pct Yards td long sack Yds effic Western Kentucky Idaho South Dakota State Kansas State Iowa State Texas A&M Colorado TOTALS #5 Zac Lee att comp int Pct Yards td long sack Yds effic Western Kentucky Texas Missouri Colorado TOTALS #22 Burkhead, Rex att comp int Pct Yards td long sack Yds effic Colorado Oklahoma TOTALS PUNT RETURNS No-Yds/TD Wku idaho Wash sdsu ksu ut Osu mu isu ku tamu cu OU Wash Paul, Niles DNP DNP Hagg, Eric Burkhead, Rex Marlowe, Tim KIck RETURNS No-Yds/TD Wku idaho Wash sdsu ksu ut Osu mu isu ku tamu cu OU Wash Paul, Niles DNP DNP Marlowe, Tim Kinnie, Brandon Cotton, Ben FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 71

72 Defense Game By Game TOTAL TACKLES UA-A TOT WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU OU WASH David, Lavonte Gomes, DeJon Crick, Jared Meredith, Cameron Amukamara, Prince Allen, Pierre Steinkuhler, Baker Hagg, Eric Cassidy, Austin Smith, P.J Osborne, Courtney Thenarse, Rickey DNP DNP DNP - - Dennard, Alfonzo DNP Martin, Eric DNP Moore, Terrence DNP Stoddard, Graham Williams, Josh Compton, Will DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP West, Anthony May, Mathew Whaley, Alonzo DNP DNP DNP - DNP Evans, Ciante DNP 1-0 DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP Thorell, Lance Randle, Thaddeus DNP 0-1 DNP Dean, Jase DNP DNP - - Martin, Jay DNP - - Ebke, Jim DNP Blatchford, Justin DNP DNP Grove, Thomas Moravec, Brent DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Hill, Ryan DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP Reed, Kyler Ankrah, Jason DNP - DNP DNP Paul, Niles DNP DNP McNeill, Mike Thomsen, Kevin DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Green, Andrew DNP 1-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Kunalic, Adi Mangieri, P.J Henery, Alex Henry, Ricky NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

73 Defense Game By Game 2010 BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL TACKLES FOR LOSS UA-A Tot WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU OU WASH Crick, Jared David, Lavonte Allen, Pierre Meredith, Cameron Osborne, Courtney Steinkuhler, Baker Gomes, DeJon Moore, Terrence DNP Hagg, Eric Whaley, Alonzo DNP DNP DNP - DNP Compton, Will DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Thomsen, Kevin DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-7 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Thenarse, Rickey DNP DNP DNP - - Amukamara, Prince sacks UA-A Tot WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU OU WASH Crick, Jared David, Lavonte Steinkuhler, Baker Allen, Pierre Meredith, Cameron Osborne, Courtney Moore, Terrence DNP Amukamara, Prince Gomes, DeJon Hagg, Eric Compton, Will DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Thomsen, Kevin DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP INT RETURNS No-Yds WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU OU WASH Hagg, Eric Dennard, Alfonzo DNP Gomes, DeJon Smith, P.J Cassidy, Austin Osborne, Courtney Thenarse, Rickey DNP DNP DNP - - West, Anthony fumbles Recovered No-Yds WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU OU WASH Hagg, Eric Allen, Pierre Moore, Terrence 1 DNP Gomes, DeJon FOrced fumbles No Wku idaho Wash sdsu ksu ut Osu mu isu ku tamu cu OU Wash Gomes, DeJon Dennard, Alfonzo DNP Williams, Josh Allen, Pierre Crick, Jared Cassidy, Austin Thenarse, Rickey DNP DNP DNP - - Hagg, Eric fumble returns No-yDS WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU OU WASH Gomes, DeJon FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 73

74 Nebraska Team Game By Game ---RUSHING--- --RECEIVING PASSING KIck RET-- --PUNT RET-- total date OPPONENt No. Yds TD Lg No. Yds TD Lg Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg off Sept. 4, 2010 Western Kentucky Sept. 11, 2010 Idaho Sept. 18, 2010 at Washington Sept. 25, 2010 South Dakota State Oct. 7, 2010 at Kansas State Oct. 16, 2010 Texas Oct. 23, 2010 at Oklahoma State Oct. 30, 2010 Missouri Nov. 6, 2010 at Iowa State Nov. 13, 2010 KANSAS Nov. 20, 2010 at Texas A&M Nov. 26, 2010 COLORADO Dec. 4, 2010 vs. Oklahoma totals Opponent 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 Pts Sept. 4, 2010 Western Kentucky Sept. 11, 2010 Idaho Sept. 18, 2010 at Washington Sept. 25, 2010 South Dakota State Oct. 7, 2010 at Kansas State Oct. 16, 2010 Texas Oct. 23, 2010 at Oklahoma State Oct. 30, 2010 Missouri Nov. 6, 2010 at Iowa State Nov. 13, 2010 KANSAS Nov. 20, 2010 at Texas A&M Nov. 26, 2010 COLORADO Dec. 4, 2010 vs. Oklahoma totals Opponent PUNTING FIELD GOALS KICKOFFS Date OPPONENt No Yds Avg LONG Blkd TB FC 50+ I20 Att-Made Lg Blkd No Yds Avg TB OB Sept. 4, 2010 Western Kentucky Sept. 11, 2010 Idaho Sept. 18, 2010 at Washington Sept. 25, 2010 South Dakota State Oct. 7, 2010 at Kansas State Oct. 16, 2010 Texas Oct. 23, 2010 at Oklahoma State Oct. 30, 2010 Missouri Nov. 6, 2010 at Iowa State Nov. 13, 2010 KANSAS Nov. 20, 2010 at Texas A&M Nov. 26, 2010 COLORADO Dec. 4, 2010 vs. Oklahoma totals Opponent Opponent Team Game By Game ---RUSHING--- --RECEIVING PASSING KIck RET-- --PUNT RET-- total date OPPONENt No. Yds TD Lg No. Yds TD Lg Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg No Yds TD Lg off Sept. 4, 2010 Western Kentucky Sept. 11, 2010 Idaho Sept. 18, 2010 at Washington Sept. 25, 2010 South Dakota State Oct. 7, 2010 at Kansas State Oct. 16, 2010 Texas Oct. 23, 2010 at Oklahoma State Oct. 30, 2010 Missouri Nov. 6, 2010 at Iowa State Nov. 13, 2010 KANSAS Nov. 20, 2010 at Texas A&M Nov. 26, 2010 COLORADO Dec. 4, 2010 vs. Oklahoma Opponent totals Nebraska 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 Pts Sept. 4, 2010 Western Kentucky Sept 11, 2010 Idaho Sept. 18, 2010 at Washington Sept. 25, 2010 South Dakota State Oct. 7, 2010 at Kansas State Oct. 16, 2010 Texas Oct. 23, 2010 at Oklahoma State Oct. 30, 2010 Missouri Nov. 6, 2010 at Iowa State Nov. 13, 2010 KANSAS Nov. 20, 2010 at Texas A&M Nov. 26, 2010 COLORADO Dec. 4, 2010 vs. Oklahoma Opponent totals Nebraska PUNTING FIELD GOALS KICKOFFS Date OPPONENt No Yds Avg LONG Blkd TB FC 50+ I20 Att-Made Lg Blkd No Yds Avg TB OB Sept. 4, 2010 Western Kentucky Sept. 11, 2010 Idaho Sept. 18, 2010 at Washington Sept. 25, 2010 South Dakota State Oct. 7, 2010 at Kansas State Oct. 16, 2010 Texas Oct. 23, 2010 at Oklahoma State Oct. 30, 2010 Missouri Nov. 6, 2010 at Iowa State Nov. 13, 2010 KANSAS Nov. 20, 2010 at Texas A&M Nov. 26, 2010 COLORADO Dec. 4, 2010 vs. Oklahoma Opponent totals Nebraska NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

75 Team Comparison 2010 BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Opponent ScORE 1st dns (Run/PASS/Pen.) RuSHING PASSING PASS Yds TotAL OffENSE Ret Yds T/O Western Kentucky /14 (12/5, 11/6, 0/3) / / / / /142 2/2 Idaho /24 (13/9, 5/11, 0/4) / / / / /83 4/6 Washington /13 (15/10, 6/2, 0/1) / / / / /101 1/2 South Dakota State /10 (9/6, 4/4, 2/0) / / / / /125 3/2 Kansas State /20 (16/8, 4/10, 1/2) / / / / /199 0/1 Texas /14 (7/7, 3/3, 3/4) / / / / /68 1/0 Oklahoma State /22 (11/9, 12/12, 2/1) / / / / /177 1/1 Missouri /21 (11/8, 6/10, 0/3) / / / / /47 0/1 Iowa State /24 (9/10, 6/12, 0/2) / / / / /54 2/3 Kansas /5 (11/3, 9/1, 0/1) / / / / /148 2/1 Texas A&M /19 (9/9, 6/7, 0/3) / / / / /36 2/0 Colorado /12 (14/4, 9/5, 1/3) / / / / /108 0/3 Oklahoma /19 (6/4, 7/15, 0/0) / / / / /47 4/1 Totals /217 (143/92, 88/98, 9/27) / / / / / /23 Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category Opponent 3rd down 4th down time Poss Margin Yds/Rush Yds/Pass Yds/Play PuntiNG Penalties Western Kentucky 5-9/ /0-0 26:40/33:20-6:40 8.8/ / / / /7-51 Idaho 4-10/ /0-0 27:56/32:04-4:08 8.8/ / / / /3-15 Washington 7-12/ /0-0 34:48/25:12 9:36 7.1/ / / / /2-15 South Dakota State 4-13/ /0-3 30:11/29:49 0:22 4.3/ / / / /7-73 Kansas State 4-9/ /1-2 25:29/34:31-9: / / / / /4-30 Texas 5-16/ /0-0 29:50/30:10-0:20 2.8/ / / / /4-53 Oklahoma State 8-18/ /2-3 34:45/25:15 9:30 4.9/ / / / /8-84 Missouri 2-11/ /1-1 30:49/29:11 1:38 7.0/ / / / /7-40 Iowa State 7-14/ /0-0 29:15/30:45-1:30 4.5/ / / / /3-40 Kansas 9-17/ /0-1 36:28/23:32 12:56 4.7/ / / / /1-9 Texas A&M 5-15/ /0-1 31:13/28:47 2:26 3.8/ / / / /2-10 Colorado 11-17/ /0-0 39:30/20:30 19:00 4.5/ / / / /6-55 Oklahoma 4-17/ /2-4 32:00/28:00 4:00 3.4/ / / / /6-47 Totals / / :54/371:06 37:48 5.7/ / / / /522 Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each categor Nebraska Red Zone Chart Nebraska INSIde OPPONENts Red-ZONE TimES TimES Total Rush PASS FGs failed to ScORE INSIde RZ Date OPPONent Score in RZ Scored Pts tds tds tds made FGa downs int Fumb Half Game Sept. 4 Western Kentucky W, Sept. 11 Idaho W, Sept. 18 at Washington W, Sept. 25 South Dakota State W, Oct. 7 at Kansas State W, Oct. 16 Texas L, Oct. 23 at Oklahoma State W, Oct. 30 Missouri W, Nov. 6 at Iowa State W, Nov. 13 Kansas W, Nov. 20 at Texas A&M L, Nov. 26 Colorado W, Dec. 4 vs. Oklahoma L, totals of 40 (85.0%) 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 Game Sept. 4 Western Kentucky W, Sept. 11 Idaho W, Sept. 18 at Washington W, Sept.25 South Dakota State W, Oct. 7 at Kansas State W, Oct. 16 Texas L, Oct. 23 at Oklahoma State W, Oct. 30 Missouri W, Nov. 6 at Iowa State W, Nov. 13 Kansas W, Nov. 20 at Texas A&M L, Nov. 26 Colorado W, Dec. 4 vs. Oklahoma L, Totals of 35 (88.6%) FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 75

76 Miscellaneous Numbers Long Season PLAYS (20 OR more YARds) husker long Plays OPPONent long Plays rush Pass Ret. total Rush Pass Ret. total Western Kentucky Idaho Washington South Dakota State Kansas State Texas Oklahoma State Missouri Iowa State Kansas Texas A&M Colorado Oklahoma Drive SUperlatives Nebraska Opponent Most Yards (Result) 96 vs. South Dakota State (TD) 84 Oklahoma State (TD) Most Plays (Result) 16 vs. Texas (FG) 15 Missouri (FG) Most Time (Result) 8:40 vs. Missouri (End of Game) 5:49 Iowa St. (Fumble) Nebraska LONG PLAYS (89; 32 Runs; 28 PASSES; 29 RetuRNS) Yards OPPONent PlaY result 100 Oklahoma State KOR (Paul) Touchdown 95 Texas PR (Hagg) Touchdown 80 Washington Run (Martinez) Touchdown 80 Kansas State Run (Martinez) Touchdown 79 Kansas State Pass (Martinez to Reed) Touchdown 73 Missouri Run (Helu) Touchdown 68 Kansas State Run (Helu) Touchdown 67 Idaho Run (Martinez) Touchdown 66 Oklahoma Run (Helu Jr.) Touchdown 66 Missouri Run (Helu) Touchdown 65 Washington Run (Helu) Touchdown 64 South Dakota State Pass (Martinez to McNeill) Touchdown 58 Idaho Run (Helu) Touchdown 55 Washington Pass (Martinez to Kinnie) 1st-Goal 54 Kansas State Run (Martinez) 1st Missouri Run (Helu) Touchdown 47 Idaho IR (Thenarse) Touchdown 46 Western Kentucky Run (Martinez) Touchdown 45 Oklahoma State Pass (Martinez to Kinnie) Touchdown 43 Western Kentucky Run (Martinez) 1st Western Kentucky KOR (Marlowe) 1st Oklahoma State Pass (Martinez to Reed) Touchdown 41 Kansas State Run (Martinez) Touchdown 40 Missouri KOR (Paul) 1st Missouri Pass (Martinez to Reed) Touchdown 40 Idaho IR (Gomes) Touchdown 39 Washington KOR (Kinnie) 1st Western Kentucky KOR (Marlowe) 1st Oklahoma Pass (Martinez to McNeill) 1st Washington KOR (Kinnie) 1st Kansas State Run (Martinez) Touchdown 34 Kansas KOR (Paul) 1st Oklahoma IR (Osborne) 1st Oklahoma State Pass (Martinez to McNeill) 1st South Dakota State Run (Martinez) 1st South Dakota State Pass (Martinez to Reed) Touchdown 33 Western Kentucky Pass (Green to Paul) Touchdown 33 Texas A&M Run (Burkhead) 1st Idaho Run (Martinez) 1st-Goal 31 Washington IR (Dennard) Touchdown 31 Western Kentucky PR (Paul) 1st Idaho Pass (Martinez to Burkhead) 1st Texas A&M Run (Helu) 1st Iowa State Run (Burkhead) 1st Iowa State IR (Cassidy) Touchdown 29 Iowa State Pass (Green to Reed) 1st-Goal 29 Missouri KOR (Marlowe) 1st Western Kentucky IR (Smith) Fumble 29 Kansas KOR (Paul) 1st Colorado KOR (Marlowe) 1st Western Kentucky Pass (Martinez to Burkhead) 1st Idaho Run (Burkhead) 1st Iowa State KOR (Paul) 1st Western Kentucky Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st Idaho KOR (Marlowe) 1st Oklahoma State Run (Martinez) 1st Kansas Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st Colorado Pass (Burkhead to Kinnie) Touchdown 26 Colorado IR (Hagg) 1st Oklahoma Run (Burkhead) 1st Oklahoma State Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st Idaho Run (Martinez) 1st Kansas State Pass (Martinez to McNeill) 1st Western Kentucky Run (Burkhead) 1st Western Kentucky Pass (Lee to Henry) 1st Washington Run (Burkhead) 1st Washington Pass (Martinez to McNeill) Touchdown 24 Texas A&M Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st Idaho IR (West) 1st Texas Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st Texas KOR (Kinnie) 1st Oklahoma KOR (Marlowe) 1st Missouri Pass (Martinez to Cotton) 1st Kansas State Run (Green) 1st Missouri Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st Idaho Run (Burkhead) 1st Western Kentucky PR (Paul) 1st Washington Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st Oklahoma State KOR (Marlowe) 1st Oklahoma State Run (Martinez) 1st Kansas Pass (Martinez to McNeill) 1st Colorado Run (Helu) 1st Oklahoma Pass (Martinez to Reed) 1st Kansas Run (Helu Jr.) Touchdown 20 Oklahoma State Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st Kansas State KOR (Paul) 1st Western Kentucky Run (Burkhead) Touchdown 20 Idaho Run (Martinez) Touchdown 20 Washington KOR (Paul) 1st Texas Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st Texas A&M Pass (Green to McNeill) 1st-10 Opponent LONG PLAYS (67; 16 Runs; 23 PASSES; 28 RetuRNS) Yards OPPONent PlaY result 80 Oklahoma State Pass (Weeden-Blackmon) Touchdown 52 Kansas State KOR (Powell) 1st Colorado Pass (Hawkins to Richardson) Touchdown 49 Oklahoma Pass (Jones to Stills) Touchdown 47 Oklahoma Pass (Jones to Broyles) 1st Western Kentucky Run (Rainey) Fumble* 45 Kansas KOR (Beshears) 1st Washington Pass (Locker to Kearse) Touchdown 41 Texas Pass (Gilbert to Whittaker) 1st Oklahoma State KOR (Randle) 1st Oklahoma State Pass (Weeden-Blackmon) 1st Oklahoma State KOR (Randle) 1st Kansas State Run (Coffman) 1st Kansas State KOR (Powell) 1st Texas A&M Pass (Tannehill to Fuller) 1st Kansas State KOR (Powell) 1st Missouri Run (Moore) Touchdown 33 Oklahoma State KOR (Randle) 1st Washington Rush (Locker) 1st South Dakota State Pass (O Brien to Kool) 1st Kansas KOR (Beshears) 1st Iowa State Pass (Arnaud to Lentz) 1st Oklahoma Pass (Jones to Stills) 1st Kansas State KOR (Powell) 1st Colorado Pass (Hawkins to Jefferson) Touchdown 29 Missouri Run (Gabbert) 1st Missouri Pass (Gabbert to Egnew) 1st Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 1st Idaho Pass (Enderle to Hardy) 1st Oklahoma State Run (Hunter) 1st Kansas KOR (Beshears) 1st Oklahoma State Run (Hunter) 1st Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 1st Oklahoma KOR (Madu) 1st Colorado Pass (Hawkins to Walters) 1st Iowa State KOR (Johnson) 1st Missouri Run (Gabbert) 1st Oklahoma State Pass (Weeden-Blackmon) Touchdown 25 South Dakota State Run (Minett) 1st Texas Run (Gilbert) 1st Western Kentucky Pass (Jakes to Rainey) 1st Washington KOR (Parker) 1st Texas PR (Brown) 1st Texas Run (Johnson) 1st Oklahoma State KOR (Thomas) 1st Colorado Run (Stewart) 1st Oklahoma Pass (Jones to Kenney) 4th-1 23 Colorado KOR (Jaffe) 1st Colorado KOR (Jefferson) 1st Missouri Pass (Gabbert to Moe) Touchdown 23 Oklahoma State Pass (Weeden-Cooper) 1st South Dakota State KOR (Cole) 1st Idaho KOR (Bailey) 1st Washington Rush (Callier) 1st Washington KOR (Smith) 1st Kansas State KOR (Powell) 1st Kansas State Run (Klein) 1st Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 1st Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 1st Colorado KOR (Jefferson) 1st Missouri Pass (Gabbert to Moe) 1st South Dakota State KOR (Clare) 1st Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 1st Idaho KOR (Posey) 1st Oklahoma State Pass (Weeden-Cooper) 1st Oklahoma Pass (Jones to Hanna) 1st Idaho Run (Jackson) 1st Oklahoma State KOR (Randle) 1st Oklahoma State Run (Hunter) 1st Oklahoma State Pass (Weeden-Cooper) 1st Texas A&M KOR (Judie) 1st Texas A&M Pass (Tannehill-Gray) 1st-10 Game-Opening Drives [----- Nebraska ] [----- Opponent ] Opponent Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Western Kentucky Idaho Washington South Dakota State Kansas State Texas Oklahoma State Missouri Iowa State Kansas Texas A&M Colorado Oklahoma Second Half-OPENING drives [----- Nebraska ] [----- Opponent ] Opponent Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Western Kentucky Idaho Washington South Dakota State Kansas State Texas Oklahoma State Missouri Iowa State Kansas Texas A&M Colorado Oklahoma NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

77 Scoring Drives scoring [---Time---] [--Plays--] Game drives total avg. total avg. 5 or less 1 or 0 Western Kentucky 7 14:18 2: Idaho 6 12:04 2: Washington 8 16:12 2: South Dakota State 3 10:23 3: Kansas State 8 19:47 2: Texas 3 10:43 3: Oklahoma State 9 26:07 2: Missouri 5 6:18 1: Iowa State 5 16:12 3: Kansas 4 18:10 4: Texas A&M 2 12:09 6: Colorado 7 21:09 3: Oklahoma 4 4:20 1: Washington Season :52 2: Opponents :27 3: Nebraska Scoring Drives [-----Drive-----] Opponent Plays Yds time score Qtr./Time Play Western Kentucky : st/11:23 Martinez 46-yd. run Western Kentucky : st/6:11 Burkhead 20-yd. run Western Kentucky : nd/5:49 Helu Jr. 3-yd. run Western Kentucky : rd/12:54 Martinez 19-yd. run Western Kentucky : rd/2:01 Martinez 15-yd. run Western Kentucky : th/9:45 Paul 33-yd. pass from Green Western Kentucky : th/5:42 Jones 5-yd. run Idaho : st/7:40 Henery 24-yd. FG Idaho : nd/12:15 Martinez 67-yd. run Idaho : nd/8:22 Helu Jr. 58-yd. run Idaho 0 0 0: nd/6:07 Gomes 40-yd. interception return Idaho 0 0 0: nd/4:00 Thenarse 47-yd. interception return Idaho : rd/1:22 Martinez 20-yd. run Washington : st/12:49 McNeill 33-yd. pass from Martinez Washington : st/10:45 Martinez 1-yd. run Washington : nd/8:43 Helu Jr. 8-yd. run Washington : nd/1:19 Martinez 1-yd. run Washington : rd/14:39 Martinez 80-yd. run Washington : rd/12:06 Helu Jr. 65-yd. run Washington 0 0 0: rd/8:21 Dennard 30-yd. interception return Washington : th/7:12 Burkhead 19-yd. run South Dakota State : nd/14:31 Burkhead 3-yd. run South Dakota State : nd/10:46 Reed 33-yd. pass from Martinez South Dakota State : th/14:57 Henery 30-yd. FG Kansas State : st/6:22 Martinez 14-yd. run Kansas State : nd/3:54 Martinez 35-yd. run Kansas State : nd/0:26 Henery 39-yd. FG Kansas State : rd/14:02 Martinez 80-yd. run Kansas State : rd/11:22 Helu Jr. 68-yd. run Kansas State : rd/1:00 Reed 79-yd. pass from Martinez Kansas State : th/12:20 Martinez 41-yd. run Kansas State : th/4:30 Henery 40-yd. FG Texas : nd/14:09 Henery 45-yd. FG Texas : rd/0:27 Henery 28-yd. FG Texas 0 0 0: th/3:02 Hagg 95-yd. punt return Oklahoma State : st/11:20 Kinnie 45-yd. pass from Martinez Oklahoma State 0 0 0: st/6:27 Paul 100-yd. kickoff return Oklahoma State : nd/14:07 Legate 1-yd. pass from Martinez Oklahoma State : nd/6:11 Henery 52-yd. FG Oklahoma State : nd/0:55 Kinnie 9-yd. pass from Martinez Oklahoma State : rd/10:57 Henery 32-yd. FG Oklahoma State : rd/6:35 Reed 41-yd. pass from Martinez Oklahoma State : th/11:39 Henery 45-yd. FG Oklahoma State : th/6:23 Kinnie 8-yd. pass from Martinez Missouri : st/13:46 Helu Jr. 66-yd. run Missouri : st/9:37 Henery 41-yd. FG Missouri : st/5:17 Reed 40-yd. pass from Martinez Missouri : st/2:46 Helu Jr. 73-yd. run Missouri : rd/6:38 Helu Jr. 53-yd. run Iowa State : nd/13:13 Helu Jr. 6-yd. run Iowa State : rd/9:25 Henery 25-yd. FG Iowa State 0 0 0: rd/8:42 Cassidy 29-yd. Interception return Iowa State : rd/0:21 Burkhead 2-yd. run Iowa State : OT Burkhead 1-yd. run Kansas : st/0:33 Burkhead 4-yd. run Kansas : nd/3:05 Helu Jr. 20-yd. run Kansas : rd/6:46 Henery 42-yd. FG Kansas : th/3:44 Henery 24-yd. FG Texas A&M : st/8:53 Henery 48-yd. FG Texas A&M : th/6:02 Henery 29-yd. FG Colorado : st/5:13 Henery 42-yd. FG Colorado : nd/13:47 Burkhead 2-yd. run Colorado : nd/0:49 Kinnie 26-yd. pass from Burkhead Colorado : rd/11:58 Kinnie 16-yd. pass from Green Colorado 1 4 0: rd/10:53 Reed 4-yd. pass rom Burkhead Colorado : rd/3:38 Reed 1-yd. pass from Green Colorado 2 3 0: th/12:55 Green 1-yd. run Oklahoma : nd/11:02 Stills 49-yd. pass from Jones Oklahoma : nd/2:35 Stevens 26-yd. FG Oklahoma : nd/1:37 Jones 1-yd. run Oklahoma : rd/7:04 Stevens 20-yd. FG Oklahoma : th/8:28 Stevens 27-yd FG 2010 BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Opponent Scoring Drives [-----Drive-----] Opponent Plays Yds time score Qtr./Time Play Western Kentucky : rd/8:20 Tinius 25-yd. FG Western Kentucky : th/12:46 Rainey 5-yd. run Idaho : nd/0:00 Farquhar 34-yd. FG Idaho : rd/5:23 LaGrone 2-yd. pass from Enderle Idaho : th/2:31 Johnson 19-yd. pass from Reader Washington : st/5:11 Locker 7-yd. run Washington 2 6 0: nd/5:06 Polk 2-yd. run Washington : rd/13:59 Kearse 45-yd. from Locker South Dakota State : rd/5:11 Harris 35-yd. FG Kansas State : nd/8:47 Cherry 46-yd. FG Kansas State : rd/1:48 Cherry 48-yd. FG Kansas State : th/9:57 Harper 2-yd. pass from Coffman Texas : st/10:13 Tucker 27-yd. FG Texas : st/8:06 Gilbert 3-yd. run Texas : nd/8:44 Gilbert 1-yd. run Texas : rd/8:52 Tucker 28-yd. FG Oklahoma State : st/9:37 Bailey 31-yd. FG Oklahoma State 5 7 1: st/6:40 Bailey 44-yd. FG Oklahoma State : st/2:39 Smith 1-yd. run Oklahoma State : nd/7:58 Hunter 8-yd. run Oklahoma State : nd/5:59 Blackmon 80-yd. pass from Weeden Oklahoma State : rd/3:29 Hunter 1-yd. run Oklahoma State : th/1:24 Blackmon 25-yd. pass from Weeden Missouri : nd/11:27 Moore 33-yd. run Missouri : rd/7:30 Moe 23-yd. pass from Gabbert Missouri : rd/1:35 Ressel 23-yd. FG Iowa State : nd/6:38 Williams 13-yd. pass from Arnaud Iowa State 4 2 1: nd/0:55 Mahoney 57-yd. FG Iowa State : th/11:29 Arrnaud 1-yd. run Iowa State : th/10:40 Robinson 14-yd. pass from Arnaud Iowa State : OT Williams 9-yd. pass from Arnaud Kansas : rd/3:36 Branstetter 42-yd. FG Texas A&M : nd/9:08 Bullock 29-yd. FG Texas A&M : th/14:33 Bullock 28-yd. FG Texas A&M : th/3:02 Bullock 19-yd. FG Colorado : nd/10:22 Goodman 22-yd. FG Colorado : rd/8:19 Richardson 50-yd. pass from Hawkins Colorado : rd/0:00 Jefferson 29-yd. pass from Hawkins Oklahoma : nd/11:02 Stills 49-yd. pass from Jones Oklahoma : nd/2:35 Stevens 26-yd FG Oklahoma : nd/1:37 Jones 1-yd. run Oklahoma : rd/7:04 Stevens 20-yd. FG Oklahoma : th/8:28 Stevens 27-yd. FG Nebraska Points Off Turnovers Game TOs Gained tds fg-fga Pts. (NU Fumbles/Lost, INT) Western Kentucky 2 (1/1 F/L, 1 Int) (2/2 F/L, 0 Int) Idaho 6 (3/1 F/L, 5 Int) (8/3 F/L, 1 Int) Washington 2 (1/0 F/L, 2 Int) (2/1 F/L. 0 Int) South Dakota State 2 (0/0 F/L, 2 Int) (4/1 F/L, 2 Int) Kansas State 1 (3/0 F/L, 1 Int) (2/0 F/L, 0 Int) Texas 0 (1/0 F/L, 0 Int) (5/1 F/L 0 Int) Oklahoma State 1 (0/0 F/L, 1 Int) (1/1 F/L, 0 Int) Missouri 1 (1/0 F/L, 1 Int) (2/0 F/L, 0 Int) Iowa State 3 (2/1 F/L 2 Int) (5/2 F/L., 0 Int) Kansas 1 (0/0 F/L 1 Int) (2/1 F/L. 1 Int) Texas A&M 0 (0/0 F/L 0 Int) (0/0 F/L, 0 Int) Colorado 3 (1/1 F/L, 2 Int) (2/0 F/L, 0 Int) Oklahoma 1 (3/0 F/L 1 Int) (5/5 F/L, 1 Int) Totals 23 (16/4 F/L, 19 Int) (42/15 F/L, 7 Int) Opponents 22 (42/15 F/L, 7 Int) (16/4 F/L, 19 Int) Starting Field Position* NU Avg. Start Opp. Avg. Start NU lead (yards/drives/in 20/past 50) (yards/drives/in 20/past 50) Western Kentucky 35.6 (436/13/2/2) 22.1 (287/13/4/0) Idaho 41.3 (495/12/1/4) 26.5 (371/14/6/2) Washington 30.4 (423/14/2/2) 27.3 (408/15/2/1) South Dakota State 27.6 (386/14/4/1) 33.5 (436/13/2/3) -5.9 Kansas State 18.6 (186/10/5/0) 30.9 (340/11/1/1) Texas 22.8 (251/11/3/0) 32.6 (424/13/3/3) -9.8 Oklahoma State 29.6 (385/13/1/1) 26.2 (367/14/3/1) +3.4 Missouri 28.8 (374/13/3/0) 25.7 (334/13/1/0) +3.1 Iowa State 24.5 (291/12/3/0) 36.7 (477/13/1/4) Kansas 35.7 (464/13/0/0) 25.2 (327/13/7/1) Texas A&M 29.3 (381/12/1/1) 22.2 (289/12/2/1) -7.1 Colorado 44.7 (536/12/1/4) 20.6 (247/12/4/0) Oklahoma 32.7 (535/17/2/2) 29.7 (535/18/4/3) +3.0 Washington Totals 31.0 (5143/166/28/17) 27.8 (4842/174/40/20) 3.2 *does not include drives with time of 0:00 (ie, defensive and special teams touchdowns, end of half turnovers, overtime, etc.) Penalty Numbers NU Pen.-Yds. Opp. Pen.-Yds Western Kentucky Idaho Washington South Dakota State Kansas State Texas Oklahoma State Missouri Iowa State Kansas Texas A&M Colorado Oklahoma Washington Totals (Avg/Penalty) (9.1) (8.7) Avg/G FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 77

78 Individual /Season Superlatives Season and, Most Passing Yards Season and, Longest Pass Player Taylor Martinez 323 at Oklahoma State Same 79* at Kansas State (Reed) same Cody Green 80 vs. Colorado State 128 at Baylor, * vs. Western Kentucky (Paul) 45 at Baylor, 2009 (Paul) Zac Lee 45 vs. Western Kentucky 340 vs. Arkansas State, vs. Western Kentucky (Henry) 74* vs. Arizona, 2009 (Paul) Rex Burkhead 30 vs. Colorado Same 26* vs. Colorado (Kinnie) same *-Indicates touchdown pass Season and, Most Receiving Yards Season and, Longest Catch Player Joe Broekemeier 34 vs. Colorado Same 17 vs. Colorado (Green) same Rex Burkhead 47 vs. Western Kentucky same 31 vs. Western Kentucky (Martinez) same Khiry Cooper 26 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 2009 (Green) Ben Cotton 22 vs. Missouri 33 at Colorado, vs. Missouri (Martinez) 24* at Colorado, 2009 (Lee) Quincy Enunwa 10 vs. Western Kentucky same 10 vs. Western Kentucky (Lee) same Curenski Gilleylen 92 vs. Florida Atlantic, * vs. Florida Atlantic, 2009 (Lee) Roy Helu Jr. 14 vs. Missouri 61 vs. Kansas, vs. Missouri (Martinez) 27 four times (three by Ganz, one by Lee) Will Henry 24 vs. Western Kentucky same 24 vs. Western Kentucky (Lee) same Ryan Hill same 7 vs. Arkansas State, 2009 (Lee) Brandon Kinnie 105 vs. Washington same 55 vs. Washington (Martinez) same Tyler Legate 1 at Oklahoma State 13 vs. Kansas State, * at Oklahoma State (Martinez) 13 vs. Kansas State, 2009 (Lee) Jake Long 17 vs. Colorado same 17 vs. Colorado (Lee) same Mike McNeill 64 vs. South Dakota State 70 vs. Colorado, * vs. SDSU (Martinez) same Marcus Mendoza 32 vs. Texas Tech, vs. Texas Tech, 2009 Niles Paul 131 at Oklahoma State 154 at Kansas, * vs. Western Kentucky (Green) 74* vs. Arizona, 2009 (Lee) Kyler Reed 79 at Kansas State same 79* at Kansas State (Martinez) same Dontrayevous Robinson 8 vs. Colorado 22 at Baylor, vs. Colorado (Lee) 19 at Baylor, 2009 (Green) Dreu Young 55 vs. W. Michigan, vs. W. Michigan, 2008 (Ganz) *Indicates touchdown scored Season and, Most Rushing Yards Season and, Longest Run Player Rex Burkhead 129 at Iowa State same 33 at Texas A&M 34 vs. Arizona, 2009 Cody Green 28 at Kansas State 50 vs. Florida Atlantic, at Kansas State 49 vs. Florida Atlantic, 2009 Roy Helu Jr. 307 vs. Missouri (school record) same 73* vs. Missouri same Alex Henery 27 at Oklahoma State same 27 at Oklahoma State same Austin Jones 18 vs. Idaho same 9 vs. Washington 9 vs. UL-Lafayette, 2009; at Wash., 2010 Zac Lee 21 vs. Western Kentucky 65 vs. Arizona, vs. Western Kentucky 32 at Kansas, 2009 Tim Marlowe 13 vs. Western Kentucky same 13 vs. Western Kentucky same Taylor Martinez 241 at Kansas State same 80** vs. W Kentucky; at Kansas St. same Marcus Mendoza 58 at Kansas State, vs. New Mexico State, 2008 Collins Okafor 2 vs. Western Kentucky same 2 vs. Western Kentucky same Niles Paul 8 vs. Western Kentucky 30 vs. Arkansas State, vs. Western Kentucky 30* vs. Arkansas State, 2009 Dontrayevous Robinson 55 vs. Colorado 77 vs. Iowa State, vs. Colorado 23 at Baylor, 2009 Lester Ward 2 vs. Western Kentucky 16 at Baylor, vs. Western Kentucky 8 vs. Arkansas State, 2009 Latravis Washington 10 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, vs. Florida Atlantic, 2009 *Indicates touchdown scored Season and Defense Highs Player Tackles (2010) TFL (2010) sacks (2010) career Pierre Allen 7 at Iowa State, at Texas A&M 10 vs. San Jose St., at Iowa State 3 two times 1.0 vs. Idaho, at Iowa State 2.0 vs. Texas Tech, vs. Arizona, 2009 Prince Amukamara 10 at Iowa State same 1 at Iowa State 1 six times, last at ISU, at Iowa State 1.0 four times, last vs. Iowa State, 2010 Jason Ankrah 1 at Oklahoma State; Oklahoma same None same None same Justin Blatchford 3 at Kansas State same None same None same Austin Cassidy 12 at Iowa State same None same None same Will Compton 7 vs. Colorado 7 at Virginia Tech, 2009; 7 vs. CU, vs. Kansas 1 vs. Texas Tech, vs. Kansas 0.5 vs. Texas Tech, 2009 Jared Crick 9 vs. Kansas 13 at Baylor, vs. Idaho 7 at Baylor, 2009 (T-School Record) 2.5 vs. Idaho 5.0 at Baylor, 2009 (School Record) Lavonte David 19 vs. South Dakota State same 3 at Texas A&M same 2.0 vs. Kansas same Jase Dean 2 at Oklahoma State 3 vs. Florida Atlantic, 2009 None same None same Alfonzo Dennard 6 vs. Western Kentucky 6 vs. OU, 2009; W. Kentucky, 2010 None 1 four times, 2009 None same Jim Ebke 1 vs. Idaho; vs. SDSU, at TAMU same None same None same Ciante Evans 4 vs. Missouri same None same None same Sean Fisher None 9 vs. Iowa State, 2009 None 1 at VT, 2009 at BU, 2009 None 1.0 at Baylor, 2009 Andrew Green 1 vs. Idaho same None same None same Thomas Grove 2 at Kansas State same None same None same DeJon Gomes 12 at Kansas State same 2 at Iowa State 2 vs. Texas, 2009; at ISU, vs. Kansas same Eric Hagg 8 at Oklahoma State; Oklahoma 10 vs. New Mexico St., vs. Missouri same None 1.0 vs. ASU, 2009 vs. KSU, 2009 Justin Jackson None 1 vs. Florida Atlantic, 2009 None same None same Faron Klingelhoefer None 1 vs. ASU, vs. ULL, 2009 None same None same Eric Martin 6 at Washington same None same None same Jay Martin 2 vs. South Dakota State same None same None same Mathew May 3 at Kansas State 4 at Missouri, 2009 None same None same Cameron Meredith 10 at Iowa State same 2 at Kansas State, at ISU 2 3x, last at ISU, at Iowa State 1.0 vs. UL-Lafayette, 2009; at ISU, 2010 Terrence Moore 4 at Washington same 1 vs. Idaho, vs. Kansas 2 vs. W. Michigan, vs. Idaho 2.0 vs. W. Michigan, 2008 Courtney Osborne 7 at Iowa State same 2 at Iowa State same 1.0 vs. Missouri same Thaddeus Randle 3 vs. Idaho same None same None same P.J. Smith 11 vs. Texas same None same None same Baker Steinkuhler 8 vs. Texas same 2 vs. Idaho same 1.5 vs. Idaho same Graham Stoddard 3 vs. Western Kentucky 3 vs. Fla. Atlantic, 2009; vs. WKU, 2010 None same None same Rickey Thenarse 10 vs. South Dakota State same None 2 vs. Colorado, 2008 None 1.0 two times, 2008 Kevin Thomsen 1 vs. Missouri same 1 vs. Missouri same 1.0 vs. Missouri same Lance Thorell 3 at Iowa State 8 vs. New Mexico St., 2008 None same None same Anthony West 3 vs. Idaho; at K-State; at OSU 6 vs. Kansas, 2008 None 2 vs. Texas A&M, 2007 None 1.0 two times Alonzo Whaley 5 vs. Western Kentucky same None same None same Josh Williams 3 vs. Idaho, at Iowa State same None same None same 78 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

79 Nebraska Statistical Highs and lows 2010 BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Nebraska Totals Highs lows Points Scored 56 (Washington) 6 (Texas A&M) First Downs 25 (Oklahoma State) 13 (Texas) Rushing Attempts 59 (Colorado) 33 (Western Kentucky) Rushing Yards 451 (Kansas State) 125 (Texas) Passes Attempted 35 (Oklahoma State) 10 (Kansas State) Passes Completed 23 (Oklahoma State) 6 (South Dakota State, Kansas State) Had Intercepted 2 (South Dakota State, Texas A&M) 0 (Western Kentucky, Wash., K-State, Texas, Oklahoma State, Missouri, Iowa St., Colorado) Passing Yards 323 (Oklahoma State) 77 (Texas) Total Plays 79 (Oklahoma State) 52 (Kansas State) Total Yards 587 (Kansas State) 202 (Texas) Possession Time 39:30 (Colorado) 25:29 (Kansas State) Fumbles 8 (Idaho) 1 (Oklahoma State) Fumbles Lost 3 (Idaho, Oklahoma) 0 (Kansas State, Missouri, Texas A&M) Turnovers 4 (Idaho, Oklahoma) 0 (Western Kentucky, Kansas State, Missouri, Colorado) Turnover Margin +3 (Colorado) -3 (Oklahoma) Penalties 16 (Texas A&M) 3 (Oklahoma) Yards Penalized 145 (Texas A&M) 15 (Oklahoma) Sacks By-Yards Lost 7-80 (Idaho) 0-0 (South Dakota State, Texas, Colorado) Team Tackles for Loss-Yards (Iowa State) 0-0 (Colorado) Opponent Totals Highs lows Points Scored 41 (Oklahoma State) 3 (South Dakota State, Kansas) First Downs 24 (Idaho, Iowa State) 5 (Kansas) Rushing Attempts 48 (Iowa State) 34 (Kansas) Rushing Yards 212 (Oklahoma State) 60 (Idaho) Passes Attempted 42 (Missouri) 13 (Kansas) Passes Completed 23 (Oklahoma) 3 (Kansas) Had Intercepted 5 (Idaho) 0 (Texas, Texas A&M) Passing Yards 342 (Oklahoma) 15 (Kansas) Total Plays 80 (Iowa State) 47 (Kansas) Total Yards 495 (Oklahoma State) 87 (Kansas) Possession Time 34:31 (Kansas State) 20:30 (Colorado) Fumbles 3 (Idaho, Kansas State) 0 (South Dakota State, Oklahoma State, Kansas, Texas A&M) Fumbles Lost 1 (Western Kentucky, Idaho, Iowa State) 0 (Wash., SDSU, Kansas State, Texas, Okla. State, Missouri, Kansas, Texas A&M, OU) Turnovers 6 (Idaho) 0 (Texas, Texas A&M) Turnover Margin +3 (Oklahoma) -3 (Colorado) Penalties 8 (Oklahoma State) 1 (Kansas) Yards Penalized 84 (Oklahoma State) 9 (Kansas) Sacks By-Yards Lost 7-48 (Oklahoma) 0-0 (South Dakota State) Team Tackles for Loss-Yards Lost (Oklahoma) 3-9 (Western Kentucky); 3-18 (Kansas State) 3-8 (Kansas) Nebraska Individual Highs Most Rushing Attempts...28; Roy Helu Jr. vs. Missouri Most Net Rushing Yards...307; Roy Helu Jr. vs. Missouri (school record) Most Rushing TDs...4; Taylor Martinez at Kansas State Longest TD Run...80; Taylor Martinez at Washington; at Kansas State Longest Run, No TD...54; Taylor Martinez at Kansas State Most Pass Attempts...35; Taylor Martinez at Oklahoma State Most Completed Passes...23; Taylor Martinez at Oklahoma State Most Passing Yards...323; Taylor Martinez at Oklahoma State Longest TD Pass...79; Taylor Martinez to Kyler Reed at Kansas State Longest Pass, No TD...63; Taylor Martinez to Mike McNeill vs. South Dakota State Most Pass Receptions...9; Niles Paul at Oklahoma State Most Receiving Yards...131; Niles Paul at Oklahoma State Most TD Receptions...3; Brandon Kinnie at Oklahoma State (ties school record) Most Total Offense Attempts...44; Taylor Martinez at Oklahoma State (35 pass, 19 rush) Most Total Offense Yards...435; Taylor Martinez at Oklahoma State (112 rushing, 323 passing) Most All Purpose Attempts...29; Roy Helu Jr. vs. Missouri Most All Purpose Yards...321; Roy Helu Jr. vs. Missouri (school record) Most Touchdowns Scored...4; Taylor Martinez at Kansas State Most Field Goals Attempted...3; Alex Henery at Oklahoma State Most Field Goals Made...3; Alex Henery at Oklahoma State Longest Field Goal Made...53; Alex Henery vs. Oklahoma Longest Field Goal Attempted...53; Alex Henery vs. Oklahoma Most Interceptions...1; 19 players Longest Interception TD Return...47; Rickey Thenarse vs. Idaho Longest Interception Return, No TD...33; Courtney Osborne vs. Oklahoma Longest Fumble TD Return...None Longest Fumble Return, No TD...19, DeJon Gomes vs. Colorado Longest Punt Return, TD...95; Eric Hagg vs. Texas (school record) Longest Punt Return, No TD...31; Niles Paul vs. Western Kentucky Most Punt Return Yardage...95; Eric Hagg vs. Texas (1 return) Longest Kickoff Return, TD...100; Niles Paul at Oklahoma State Longest Kickoff Return, No TD...42; Tim Marlowe vs. Western Kentucky Most Kickoff Return Yardage...119; Niles Paul at Oklahoma State (2 returns) Most Punts...8; Alex Henery vs. Oklahoma (46.0 avg.) Highest Punting Average ; Alex Henery at Oklahoma State (3 punts) Longest Punt...69; Alex Henery at Iowa State FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 79

80 Nebraska Statistical Highs and lows Nebraska IndividuAL HIGHS...(cONtinued) Most Total Tackles...19; Lavonte David vs. South Dakota State (6 solo, 13 asst.) Most Solo Tackles...11; Lavonte David vs. Oklahoma Most Tackles for Loss...4; Jared Crick vs. Idaho (32 yards) Most Yards Lost...32; Jared Crick vs. Idaho (4 TFL) Most Quarterback Sacks...2.5; Jared Crick vs. Idaho (30 yards) Most Yards Lost...30; Jared Crick vs. Idaho (2.5 sacks) Most Pass Breakups...3; Prince Amukamara vs. Missouri Most Blocked Field Goals...None Most Blocked Punts...None Most Blocked PAT...None Opponent Individual Highs Most Yards Rushing...201; Kendall Hunter (Oklahoma State) Most Rushing Attempts...32; Alexander Robinson (Iowa State) Most Yards Passing...342; Landry Jones (Oklahoma) Most Passing Attempts...42; Blaine Gabbert (Missouri) Most Pass Completions...23; Landry Jones (Oklahoma) Most Pass Receptions...8; Daniel Thomas (Kansas State) Most Yards Receiving...157; Justin Blackmon (Oklahoma State) Opponent Individual longest Plays Rush...46; Bobby Rainey (Western Kentucky) Pass...80; Brandon Weeden to Justin Blackmon (Oklahoma State) Field Goal...57; Grant Mahoney (Iowa State) Punt Return...24; Curtis Powell (Texas) Kickoff Return...52; William Powell (Kansas State) Fumble Return...None Interception Return...14; Derek Domino (South Dakota State) Punt...78; Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State) Nebraska Starting Lineups Husker OffENSIve StartERS Game-by-Game Opponent WRX WRZ TE LT LG C RG RT QB IB FB PK Western Kentucky Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. ^Reed Henery Idaho Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. ^Reed Henery Washington Kinnie Paul McNeill# Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Burkhead Legate Henery South Dakota State Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. Legate Henery Kansas State Reed^ Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. Legate Henery Texas Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. ^Reed Henery Oklahoma State Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. Legate Henery Missouri Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. ^Reed Henery Iowa State Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Green Helu Jr. McNeill% Henery Kansas Kinnie Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. ^Reed Henery Texas A&M Reed Paul Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Martinez Helu Jr. Legate Henery Colorado Kinnie McNeill Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Green Helu Jr. ^Reed Henery Oklahoma Kinnie McNeill Cotton Sirles Williams Caputo R. Henry D. Jones Green Helu Jr. ^Reed Henery ^ - NU opened in two tight end formation # - NU opened in three wide receiver formationl; %-NU opened in a four-receiver set (three receivers and a tight end) Husker DefENSIve StartERS Game-by-Game Opponent de dt dt de PesO mike Will lcb fs ss rcb P Western Kentucky Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg* David Whaley Amukamara Gomes Thenarse Dennard Henery Idaho Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg# David Smith# Amukamara Gomes Thenarse Dennard Henery Washington Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg* David Martin Amukamara Gomes Thenarse Dennard Henery South Dakota State Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg* David Martin Amukamara Gomes Thenarse Dennard Henery Kansas State Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg# David Smith# Amukamara Gomes Thenarse Dennard Henery Texas Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg# David Smith# Amukamara Gomes Thenarse Dennard Henery Oklahoma State Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg* David Compton Amukamara Gomes Thenarse Dennard Henery Missouri Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg# David Osborne# Amukamara Gomes Cassidy Dennard Henery Iowa State Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg# David Osborne# Amukamara Gomes Cassidy Evans Henery Kansas Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg# David Osborne# Amukamara Gomes Cassidy Dennard Henery Texas A&M Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg# David Osborne# Amukamara Gomes Cassidy Dennard Henery Colorado Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg* David Compton Amukamara Gomes Cassidy Dennard Henery Oklahoma Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg* David Compton Amukamara Gomes Cassidy Dennard Henery * - NU opened with nickel package # - NU opened with dime packages Overall Participation Player (games): Allen, Pierre (13/13); Amukamara, Prince (13/13); Ankrah, Jason (10/-); Bell, Antonio (7/-); Blatchford, Justin (11/-); Broekemeier, Joe (2/-); Burkhead, Rex (13/1); Caputo, Mike (13/13); Cassidy, Austin (13/6); Choi, Seung Hoon (1/-); Compton, Will (8/3); Cooper, Khiry (6/-); Cotton, Ben (13/12); Crick, Jared (13/13); David, Lavonte (13/13); Dean, Jase (11/-); Dennard, Alfonzo (12/12); Ebke, Jim (12/-); Enunwa, Quincy (9/-); Evans, Ciante (7/1); Fahie, Tyrone (1/-); Gilleylen, Curenski (7/-); Gomes, DeJon (13/13); Green, Andrew (1/-); Green, Cody (8/2); Grove, Thomas (13/-); Hagg, Eric (13/13); Hardrick, Jermarcus (13/-); Helu Jr., Roy (13/12); Henery, Alex (13/-); Henry, Ricky (13/13); Henry, Will (12/-); Hill, Ryan (6/-); Hyland, KC (2/-); Jackson, Justin (2/-); Jones, Austin (5/-); Jones, D.J. (13/13); Jones, Marcel (4/-); Kinnie, Brandon (13/11); Kunalic, Adi (13/-); Lee, Zac (5/-); Legate, Tyler (12/5); Long, Jake (3/-); Maher, Brett (11/-); Mangieri, P.J. (13/-); Marlowe, Tim (13/-); Martin, Eric (12/2); Martin, Jay (12/-); Martinez, Taylor (12/11); May, Mathew (13/-); McNeill, Mike (13/4); Mendoza, Marcus (1/-); Meredith, Cameron (13/13); Moore, Terrence (12/-); Moravec, Brent (8/-); Okafor, Collins (1/-); Osborne, Courtney (13/4); Paul, Niles (11/11); Pensick, Cole (4/-); Qvale, Brent (13/-); Randle, Thaddeus (11/-); Reed, Kyler (13/9); Richards, Wil (2/-); Robinson, Dontrayevous (8/-); Rodriguez, Andrew (5/-); Sirles, Jeremiah (13/13); Smith, P.J. (13/3); Steinkuhler, Baker (13/13); Stoddard, Graham (13/-); Thenarse, Rickey (10/5); Thompson, Brandon (9/-); Thomsen, Kevin (1/-); Thorell, Lance (13/-); Ward, Lester (2/-); Washington, Dijon (1/-); West, Anthony (13/1); Whaley, Alonzo (9/1); Williams, Josh (13/-); Williams, Keith (13/13); Zimmerer, C.J. 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81 Game 1 Nebraska 49, Western Kentucky 10 SCORE BY Quarters final Western Kentucky No. 8 Nebraska BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Game 2 Nebraska 38, Idaho 17 SCORE BY Quarters final Idaho No. 6 Nebraska Lincoln (Sept. 4) --- Redshirt freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez made an impressive college debut, rushing for 127 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 8 Nebraska to a victory over Western Kentucky. Martinez, who became the first Husker freshman quarterback to ever start a season opener, made his presence known quickly, racing 46 yards on his first career carry to give NU a 7-0 lead just 3:37 into the game. Martinez also completed all four of his first-quarter pass attempts for 59 yards to help NU to a quick 14-0 lead. After Cody Green led the Huskers on a successful second-quarter scoring drive to put Nebraska up 21-0 at the half, Martinez found the end zone again on the first drive of the second half, scampering the final 19 yards on a four-play, 68-yard drive to extend NU s lead to Martinez, who averaged better than 18 yards per carry, produced the most rushing yards by an NU quarterback in a season opener since Tommie Frazier rushed for 130 yards against West Virginia in 1994, and became the first Husker quarterback to rush for over 100 yards since In addition to his impressive rushing numbers, Martinez completed 9-of- 15 passes for 136 yards and did not commit a turnover. While Martinez took center stage as the starter, Green was also impressive, completing 5-of-6 passes for 66 yards while leading the Huskers on a pair of scoring drives, including a 33-yard touchdown strike to Niles Paul. Paul finished with five catches for 92 yards and a score, while adding one carry for eight yards. He also returned three punts for 58 yards to close the night with 158 all-purpose yards. Brandon Kinnie also enjoyed a big night for NU, hauling in a career-high six catches for 59 yards, while sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead added a pair of catches for 47 yards while rushing five times for 57 yards. Nebraska s big-play offense amassed 536 total yards on just 58 plays, an average of 9.2 yards per play. The Huskers rolled for 289 rushing yards and six touchdowns, while 11 different Huskers had at least one tote on the night. In addition to the three rushing touchdowns from Martinez and one each from Helu and Burkhead, Austin Jones closed the scoring with his first career touchdown on a five-yard burst in the fourth quarter. Western Kentucky managed 299 total yards on 62 plays against the Blackshirt defense. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 11:23 NU Martinez 46 yd run (Henery kick) 1st 06:11 NU Burkhead 20 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 05:49 NU Helu Jr., 3 yd run (Henery kick) 3rd 12:54 NU Martinez 19 yd run (Henery kick) 3rd 08:20 WKU Tinius 25 yd field goal 3rd 02:01 NU Martinez 15 yd run (Henery kick) 4th 12:46 WKU Rainey 5 yd run (Tinius kick) 4th 09:45 NU Paul 33 yd pass from Green, C. (Henery kick) 4th 05:42 NU Jones, Austin 5 yd run (Henery kick) TEAM statistics Wku NU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 33:20 26:40 Third-Down Conversions 4 of 15 5 of 9 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Western Kentucky-Rainey, Bobby ; McNeal, Willie 4-19; Johnson, Rod 1-7; Jakes, Kawaun 4-0; TEAM 1-minus 2. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 7-127; Burkhead, Rex 5-57; Helu Jr., Roy 5-29; Lee, Zac 3-21; Green, Cody 3-17; Jones, Austin 2-13; Marlowe, Tim 1-13; Paul, Niles 1-8; Okafor, Collins 1-2; Ward, Lester 1-2; Robinson, Dontrayevous 4-0. PASSING: Western Kentucky-Jakes, Kawaun Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor ; Green, Cody ; Lee, Zac RECEIVING: Western Kentucky-Rainey, Bobby 3-36; Doyle, Jack 2-24; Vasquez, Marcus 2-23; Jones, Tristan 1-17; Johnson, Rod 1-12; McNeal, Willie 1-8; Cooper, Quinterrance 1-2; Jeffries, Wes 1-Minus-2. Nebraska Kinnie, Brandon 6-59; Paul, Niles 5-92; Burkhead, Rex 2-47; Henry, Will 1-24; Hill, Ryan 1-11; Enunwa, Quincy 1-10; Reed, Kyler 1-4 INtercePTIONS: Western Kentucky-none. Nebraska-Smith, P.J FUMBLES: Western Kentucky-Rainey, Bobby, 1-1. Nebraska-Paul, Niles 1-1; Smith, P.J. 1-1 sacks (Sacks-Yds): Western Kentucky- Smith, Quanterus 1-2. Nebraska-Steinkuhler, Baker, 1-8. tackle LEADER (UA-A): Western Kentucky-Forrest, Jamal 6-1; Majors, Thomas 5-2. Nebraska-David, Levonte 5-8. Lincoln (Sept. 11) --- No. 6 Nebraska showed its explosiveness on both sides of the ball, scoring 28 unanswered points in a span of 8:15 midway through the second quarter to help bolt to a 31-0 lead and cruise to a victory over Idaho. Quarterback Taylor Martinez (67) and I-back Roy Helu Jr. (58) scored on back-to-back runs of more than 55 yards to give NU a 14-0 lead. The Blackshirt defensive backs then got into the action with back-to-back interception returns for scores from both DeJon Gomes (40) and Rickey Thenarse (47). Nebraska s four consecutive scoring plays of 40 or more yards marked the first time since 1996 that NU scored on four plays of 40 or more yards in the same game. The 31-point cushion was more than enough for a Blackshirt defense that intercepted five passes, recorded seven sacks and recovered a fumble on the afternoon. The Blackshirts held a high-powered Idaho offense to just 279 total yards, while the NU offense rolled up 471 total yards, including 360 rushing yards. It was NU s highest rushing total since a season-opening win over Nevada in Martinez led the punishing Husker ground game with 157 yards and two touchdowns on just 14 carries. It was the second straight 100-yard rushing effort by the redshirt freshman quarterback. His second quarter 67-yard touchdown run was the longest run ever by a Husker freshman quarterback, surpassing a 59-yard run by former NU Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch against UAB in Martinez was joined across the century mark by Helu, who rushed for 107 yards on just nine carries, including his 58-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead nearly gave the Huskers a third back in the 100-yard club, rushing for 77 yards on just nine carries. Defensively, Gomes led the Huskers with a career-best 10 tackles and a pass breakup along with his interception return for a score, while Jared Crick had 2.5 sacks for 30 yards as part of a four tacklesfor-loss afternoon. Fellow defensive tackle Baker Steinkuhler added 1.5 sacks for 14 yards lost, while Terrence Moore, Lavonte David and Pierre Allen each recorded sacks for the Huskers. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 07:40 NU Henery 24 yd field goal 2nd 12:15 NU Martinez 67 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 08:22 NU Helu Jr. 58 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 06:07 NU Gomes 40 yd interception return (Henery kick) 2nd 04:00 NU Thenarse 47 yd interception return (Henery kick) 2nd 00:00 IDAHO Farquhar 34 yd field goal 3rd 05:23 IDAHO LaGrone 2 yd pass from Enderle (Farquhar kick) 3rd 01:22 NU Martinez 20 yd run (Henery kick) 4th 02:31 IDAHO Johnson 19 yd pass from Reader (Farquhar kick) TEAM statistics idaho NU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 32:04 27:56 Third-Down Conversions 4 of 13 4 of 10 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 0 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Idaho-Jackson, Deonte` 11-67; McCarty, Princeton 12-40; Bailey, Kama 5-20;Vital, Troy 1-3; Reader, Brian 3-minus-18; Enderle, Nathan 6-minus-52; Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor ; Helu Jr., Roy 9-107; Burkhead, Rex 9-77; Jones, Austin 3-18; Robinson, Dontrayevous 2-2; Green, Cody 2-1;Paul, Niles 2-minus-2 PASSING: Idaho-Enderle, Nathan ; Reader, Brian Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor ; Green, Cody RECEIVING: Idaho-Hardy, Daniel 5-75; Johnson, Armauni 3-37; Greenwood, Eric 3-34; Jackson, Deonte` 2-31; Bailey, Kama 2-6; McCarty, Princeton 2-5; Shaw, Maurice 1-13; Veltung, Justin 1-11; Elmo, Taylor 1-5; LaGrone, Michael 1-2. Nebraska Paul, Niles 4-31; Burkhead, Rex 3-41; Kinnie, Brandon 3-17; McNeill, Mike 2-17; Cotton, Ben 1-5 INtercePTIONS: Idaho-Keo, Shiloh 1-8. Nebraska-West, Anthony 1-13; Thenarse, Rickey 1-47; Gomes, DeJon 1-50 Smith, P.J FUMBLES: Idaho-Reader, Brian 1-1; Enderle, Nathan 1-0; Bailey, Kama 1-0. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 4-1, Paul, Niles 2-1; Green, Cody 1-0, Robinson, Dontrayevous 1-1. sacks (Sacks-Yds): Idaho-Siavii, Robert 1-14; Mayowa, Benson 1-1. Nebraska-David, Lavonte 1-13; Crick, Jared ; Steinkuhler, Baker, ; Allen, Pierre 1-10; Moore, Terrance tackle leader (ua-a): Idaho-Grymes, Aaron 8-2. Nebraska-Gomes, DeJon 6-4. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 81

82 Game 3 Nebraska 56, Washington 21 SCORE BY Quarters final No. 8 Nebraska Washington Seattle, Wash. (Sept. 18)---No. 8 Nebraska jumped to a 14-0 lead after just five offensive plays, then scored two more touchdowns on the Huskers first five offensive plays of the second half on the way to a victory. Nebraska, which improved to 3-0 for the second time in three seasons under Bo Pelini, rolled up 533 yards of total offense, including 383 on the ground. The Husker trio of Taylor Martinez (137 yards, 3 TD, 19 carries), Roy Helu Jr. (110 yards, 2 TD, 10 carries) and Rex Burkhead (104 yards, TD, 13 carries) combined for Nebraska s fifth triple-100-yard game in school history and first since The 56 points scored by Nebraska equaled the most points scored by a Washington opponent in Seattle. Martinez became just the second quarterback in NU history to record three straight 100-yard rushing performances, joining Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch. The Huskers needed just two offensive plays to get on the scoreboard after Eric Hagg s interception, as Martinez found Mike McNeill for a 24-yard touchdown. Martinez completed 7-of-11 passes for 150 yards and a score. On NU s second drive, it took the Huskers just three plays to cover 73 yards, after a 55-yard pass play from Martinez to Brandon Kinnie put NU at the 1-yard line before Martinez scored on the next play. It was the first of five receptions for 105 yards on the day for Kinnie, who registered the first 100-yard receiving day of his career. After Washington closed to within 21-14, Kinnie set up NU s next scoring drive with a return to the UW 48-yard line, setting up a short field for Helu, who went the last eight yards to put Nebraska up Kinnie finished with 180 all-purpose yards. Nebraska used a pair of big plays to break open the game, as Martinez raced 80 yards for a touchdown on NU s first offensive play of the second half before Helu went a career-long 65 yards for a score on NU s fifth play of the second half to give the Huskers a commanding 21-point lead. Alfonzo Dennard got the Blackshirts on the board midway through the third quarter, intercepting a Jake Locker pass and racing 31 yards to make it The interception capped a strong defensive performance by the Blackshirts, who surrendered just 246 total yards to the Huskies, including just 71 passing and 175 on the ground. The Huskers held Locker to just 4-of-20 passing on the afternoon, the worst performance of his career. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 12:49 NU McNeill 24 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick) 1st 10:45 NU Martinez 1 yd run (Henery kick) 1st 05:11 WASH Locker 7 yd run (Folk kick) 2nd 08:43 NU Helu Jr. 8 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 05:06 WASH Polk 2 yd run (Folk kick) 2nd 01:19 NU Martinez 1 yd run (Henery kick) 3rd 14:39 NU Martinez 80 yd run (Henery kick) 3rd 13:59 WASH Kearse 45 yd pass from Locker (Folk kick) 3rd 12:06 NU Helu Jr. 65 yd run (Henery kick) 3rd 08:21 NU Dennard 31 yd interception return (Henery kick) 4th 07:12 NU Burkhead 19 yd run (Henery kick) TEAM STATISTICS NU Wash FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 34:48 25:12 Third-Down Conversions 7 of 12 4 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor ; Helu Jr., Roy ; Burkhead, Rex ; Green, Cody 4-13; Jones, Austin 2-9; Paul, Niles 1-7; Robinson, Dontrayevous 4-5; TEAM 1-minus-2. Washington Locker, Jake 11-59; Callier, Jesse 10-57; Polk, Chris 17-55; Bruns, Cody 1-4. PASSING: Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor Washington-Locker, Jake RECEIVING: Nebraska-Kinnie, Brandon 5-105; McNeill, Mike 1-24; Paul, Niles 1-21 Washington-Kearse, Jermaine 2-51; Barnett, Marlion 1-10; Aguilar, Devin 1-10 INtercePTIONS: Nebraska-Hagg, Eric 1-11; Dennard, Alfonzo Washington-None FUMBLES: Nebraska-Green, Cody 2-1. Washington-Callier, Jesse 1-0. sacks (Sacks-Yds): Nebraska-Steinkuhler, Baker 1-8. Washington-Williams, Nate 1-4; Crichton, Talia, 1-9; Potao e, Sione 0.5-3; Ta amu, Alameda tackle leader (ua-a): Nebraska-Martin, Eric 3-3. Washington-Foster, Mason 7-6 Game 4 Nebraska 17, South Dakota St. 3 SCORE BY Quarters final South Dakota State No. 6 Nebraska Lincoln, Neb. (Sept. 25)--- In a game dominated by the defenses, No. 6 Nebraska survived a spirited effort by visiting South Dakota State for a 17-3 homecoming night victory. Just days after Blackshirts were handed out to Nebraska s top-unit defenders, Lavonte David notched one of the best tackle efforts in school history. The 6-1, 210-pound junior linebacker from Miami, Fla., registered 19 tackles to tie for seventh on NU s all-time list, while adding a pair of pass breakups. In addition to David s career tackle performance, Alfonzo Dennard and P.J. Smith both notched their third interceptions of the season to help hold the Jackrabbits to just 236 yards of total offense. Rickey Thenarse pitched in 10 tackles for NU, while DeJon Gomes added nine stops, as Nebraska limited its fourth straight foe to less than 300 yards of total offense. The Huskers (4-0) got all the offense they needed in a two-series stretch in the second quarter, scoring 14 points in a span of 4:15 to take control of the contest. After a scoreless first quarter, Nebraska went 96 yards on six plays to get on the scoreboard, as Taylor Martinez found Mike McNeill for a career-long 64-yard reception down to the SDSU 3. Rex Burkhead put the Huskers on the board with a three-yard run on the next play to give NU a 7-0 lead with 14:31 left in the half. The Blackshirts forced a three-and-out on SDSU s ensuing drive, and Martinez and the Husker offense went to work again. This time, Martinez hit Kyler Reed for a career-long 33-yard reception for Reed s first career touchdown. Martinez led NU with 75 rushing yards on 13 carries, while completing 6-of-14 passes for 140 yards and one touchdown. Sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead added 14 carries for 66 yards and NU s first touchdown, while Roy Helu Jr. contributed 59 yards on 19 carries. Brandon Kinnie led the NU receivers with three catches for 34 yards, while Mike McNeill added a career-long 64-yard reception to set up Burkhead s touchdown. SDSU quarterback Thomas O Brien completed just 12-of-28 passes for 95 yards while throwing a pair of fourth-quarter interceptions, as the Blackshirts preserved the victory by forcing a pair of turnovers and stopping the Jackrabbits on downs at the NU 37. SCORING SUMMARY 2nd 14:31 NU Burkhead 3 yd run (Henery kick) 11:11 NU Reed 33 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick) 3rd 05:11 SDSU Harris 35 yd field goal 4th 14:57 NU Henery 30 yard field goal TEAM statistics sdsu NU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 29:49 30:11 Third-Down Conversions 5 of 17 4 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 3 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: South Dakota State-Minett, Kyle ; Duffy, Tyler 2-24; Kool, Tyrel 1-5. Nebraska- Martinez, Taylor 13-75; Burkhead, Rex 14-66; Helu Jr., Roy 19-59; Green, Cody 2-5. PASSING: South Dakota State-O Brien, Thomas Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor ; Green, Cody RECEIVING: South Dakota State-Minett 5-14; Kool, Tyrel 2-34; Cochart, Colin 2-24; Hubert, Brandon 1-15; Rollin, Aaron 1-8. Nebraska-Kinnie, Brandon 3-34; McNeill, Mike 1-64; Reed, Kyler 1-33; Burkhead, Rex 1-9. INtercePTIONS: South Dakota State-Domino, Derek, 1-14, Kool, Dirk 1-7. Nebraska-Dennard, Alfonzo 1-0; Smith, PJ 1-0 FUMBLES: South Dakota State-None. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 1-1; Paul, Niles 1-0; Marlowe, Tim 1-0; Team, 1-0. sacks (Sacks-Yds): South Dakota State-None. Nebraska-None. tackle leader (ua-a): South Dakota State-Domino, Derek Nebraska-David, Lavonte NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

83 Game 5 Nebraska 48, Kansas State 13 SCORE BY Quarters final No. 7 Nebraska Kansas State BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Game 6 Texas 20, Nebraska 13 SCORE BY Quarters final Texas No. 5 Nebraska Manhattan, Kan. (Oct. 7) -- Taylor Martinez produced the best rushing performance by a quarterback in Nebraska football history as the No. 7 Cornhuskers sprinted past previously unbeaten Kansas State, Playing in front of 51,015 fans and an ESPN primetime national audience, Martinez became just the second Big Red signal-caller to rush for more than 200 yards in a game, joining Jammal Lord who accomplished the feat twice in Martinez passed the 200-yard mark on NU s opening drive of the second half with an 80-yard touchdown run, staking the Huskers to a 24-3 lead. Martinez finished the night with the eighth-best rushing total in school history, racking up 241 yards on just 15 carries, surpassing Lord s quarterback rushing mark of 234 yards against Texas in Martinez had touchdown runs of 13, 35, 80 and 41 yards, while also completing 5-of-7 passes for 128 yards and a score. Martinez set up his fellow Huskers for big plays as the game progressed. On NU s next play from scrimmage after Martinez s 80-yard burst, he handed off to Roy Helu Jr. and the senior I-back exploded for a career-long 68-yard touchdown run. Helu notched his 10th career 100-yard effort, finishing with 110 yards on just eight carries. After KSU cut the lead to 31-6 with a 48-yard field goal, Martinez then froze the Wildcat secondary on a play-action fake and connected with Kyler Reed on a career-long 79-yard touchdown strike before scoring on a 41-yard run with 12:21 remaining to make it While the Huskers explosive offense left the purple pride black and blue, Nebraska s Blackshirts continued to deliver solid defensive football for four quarters. NU stretched its streak to eight straight quarters without allowing a touchdown before KSU got a fourth-quarter score to break the streak. Junior linebacker Lavonte David led the Blackshirts with 16 tackles, including 10 solos and two tackles for loss with one seven-yard sack. David helped keep KSU star running back Daniel Thomas in check. Thomas notched 63 yards on 22 carries, while adding 36 receiving yards on eight catches. Overall, he totaled 99 yards on 30 touches. DeJon Gomes added 12 tackles, including a TFL and a forced fumble, while Eric Hagg contributed an interception for the Blackshirts to produce the game s lone turnover. The Huskers finished with six tackles for loss and two sacks. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 06:22 NU Martinez 14 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 08:47 KSU Cherry 46 yd field goal 2nd 03:54 NU Martinez 35 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 00:26 NU Henery 39 yd field goal 3rd 14:02 NU Martinez 80 yd run (Henery kick) 3rd 11:22 NU Helu Jr. 68 yd run (Henery kick) 3rd 01:48 KSU Cherry 48 yd field goal 3rd 01:00 NU Reed 79 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick) 4th 12:20 NU Martinez 41 yd run (Henery kick) 4th 09:57 KSU Harper 2 yd pass from Coffman (Cherry kick) 4th 04:30 NU Henery 40 yd field goal TEAM statistics Nu ksu FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 25:29 34:31 Third-Down Conversions 4 of 9 8 of 18 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor ; Helu Jr., Roy 8-110; Burkhead, Rex 11-57; Green, Cody 4-28; Jones, Austin 3-10; Robinson, Dontrayevous 1-5. Kansas State-Thomas, Daniel 22-63; Coffman, Carson, 7-45; Klein, Collin, 6-33; Lamur, Sammuel 3-20; Powell, William 3-10; Thompson, Tramaine 1-8; Wilson, Braden 1-3; TEAM 1-minus-2. PASSING: Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor ; Green, Cody Kansas State-Coffman, Carson ; Lamur, Sammuel ; Klein, Collin RECEIVING: Nebraska-McNeill, Mike 2-25; Reed, Kyler 1-79; Paul, Niles 1-17; Henry, Will 1-8; Cotton, Ben 1-7. Kansas State-Thomas, Daniel 8-36; Quarles, Aubrey 5-57; Wilson, Braden 2-18; Harper, Chris 2-13; Hilburn, Adrian INtercePTIONS: Nebraska-Hagg, Eric 1-0. Kansas State-None. FUMBLES: Nebraska-Burkhead, Rex 1-0; Martinez, Taylor 1-0. Kansas State-Quarles, Aubrey 1-0; TEAM 1-0; Klein, Collin 1-0. sacks (Sacks-Yds): Nebraska-David, Lavonte 1-7; Allen, Pierre 0.5-1; Meredith, Cameron Kansas State-Slaughter, Blake 1-9. tackle leader (ua-a): Nebraska-David, Lavonte Kansas State-Garrett, David 9-1 Lincoln, Neb. (Oct. 16) -- No. 5 Nebraska s highpowered offense was unable to get rolling, as Texas knocked off the Huskers, at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Playing in front of an NCAA-record 308th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium and an ABC television audience, Nebraska (5-1, 1-1 Big 12) was held to just 202 yards of offense, less than half of the Huskers season average of yards per game that NU had averaged in its first five contests. Texas (4-2, 2-1) held NU to 125 yards on the ground, limiting Taylor Martinez to just 21 rushing yards on 13 carries. Martinez also completed just 4-of-12 passes for 63 yards. The Longhorns had some help from the Huskers in containment. Nebraska receivers and backs dropped numerous passes on the day, including multiple passes that appeared to be headed for touchdowns. The Huskers also fumbled five times, although NU lost just one fumble, it was a costly one by Roy Helu Jr. that led to a Texas touchdown. The miscue spotted Texas a 10-0 lead after Garrett Gilbert s three-yard run with 8:06 left in the first quarter. Nebraska responded with a 12-play, 54-yard drive that resulted in a 45-yard field goal by Alex Henery with 14:09 left in the first half, to cut UT s edge to 10-3, but the Longhorns went 78 yards on seven plays for their best drive of the day. Gilbert s second touchdown, a 1-yard run with 8:44 left in the half, made it After Texas extended its lead to 20-3, Zac Lee came off the bench to drive the Huskers 83 yards before Henery s second field goal, this one from 28 yards, made it NU had a chance to pull closer in the fourth quarter, but a dropped pass prevented a potential Husker touchdown. The Husker special teams brought the crowd to life, as senior Eric Hagg fielded a pooch punt and weaved 95 yards to paydirt for the longest punt return in Husker history. That pulled Nebraska within with 3:02 left, but the Huskers would not get closer, as Texas recovered an on-side kick and ran out the clock. Nebraska s defense kept the Huskers within striking distance despite facing a short field for Texas on many occasions throughout the day. DeJon Gomes and P.J. Smith each notched 11 tackles, while Lavonte David added 10 stops, as NU held Texas to just 271 total yards. Gilbert and the Longhorns were held to only 62 yards passing, the lowest total by Texas team since SCORING SUMMARY 1st 10:13 UT Tucker 27 yd field goal 1st 08:06 UT Gilbert 3 yd run (Tucker kick) 2nd 14:09 NU Henery 45 yd field goal 2nd 08:44 UT Gilbert 1 yd run (Tucker kick) 3rd 08:52 UT Tucker 28 yd field goal 3rd 00:27 NU Henery 28 yd field goal 4th 03:02 NU Hagg 95 yd punt return (Henery kick) TEAM statistics ut NU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 30:10 29:50 Third-Down Conversions 7 of 16 5 of 16 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Texas-Johnson, Cody 11-73; Gilbert, Garrett 11-71; Newton, Tre 10-41; Whittaker, Foswhitt 11-28; Goodwin, Marquis 1-1; TEAM 2-minus 5. Nebraska-Helu Jr., Roy 11-43; Burkhead, Rex 9-35; Lee, Zac 10-25; Martinez, Taylor 13-21; Paul, Niles 1-1 PASSING: Texas-Gilbert, Garrett Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor ; Lee, Zac RECEIVING: Texas-Newton, Tre 2-16; Whittaker, Foswhitt 1-41; Williams, Malcolm 1-5. Nebraska-Paul, Niles 6-66; Burkhead, Rex 1-7; Kinnie, Brandon 1-4. INtercePTIONS: Texas-None. Nebraska-None. FUMBLES (No.-Lost): Texas-Brown, Curtis 1-0. Nebraska-Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 2-0; Lee, Zac 1-0; Helu Jr., Roy 1-1; Burkhead, Rex 1-0. sacks (Sacks-Yds): Texas-Okafor, Alex 1-7. Nebraska-None. tackle LEADER (ua-a): Texas-Williams, Aaron 4-4; Hicks, Jordan 3-5. Nebraska-Gomes, DeJon 4-7; Smith, P.J. 3-8 FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 83

84 Game 7 Nebraska 51, Oklahoma State 41 SCORE BY Quarters final No. 14 Nebraska No. 17 Oklahoma State Game 8 Nebraska 31, Missouri 17 SCORE BY Quarters final No. 7 Missouri No. 14 Nebraska Stillwater, Okla. (Oct. 23) -- Nebraska used the arm and legs of Taylor Martinez and big special teams plays from Alex Henery and Niles Paul to down previously unbeaten No. 17 Oklahoma State, Nebraska amassed 542 total yards, including a career-high and NU freshman record 435 total offense yards from Martinez that included 323 passing yards and five passing touchdowns. He completed 23-of-35 passes, including three scoring tosses to Brandon Kinnie. Martinez s day also included 112 yards on 19 carries, becoming the first Husker in history to pass for 300 yards and rush for 100 yards in the same game. Paul was Martinez s favorite target, as the senior hauled in a career-high nine receptions for 131 yards. Paul also returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter, his third return for a score in his career and the longest Husker kickoff return since Henery connected on all three of his field goal attempts, including a 52-yarder, averaged 50.3 yards on three punts and came up with an early spark for NU, racing 27 yards on a fake punt for a first down on the Huskers first drive of the day. The run set up Martinez s 45-yard touchdown pass to Kinnie to give NU an early lead, as Kinnie finished the day with three receptions all for scores - for 62 yards. The high-powered Cowboy offense cut NU s edge to 7-6 with 6:40 left in the opening quarter, but Paul raced the length of field on the ensuing kickoff to give NU a 14-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. OSU eventually took a lead, but Martinez led NU on a scoring drive in the final minutes of the half, finding Kinnie for the second time to give the Huskers a halftime lead. Henery capped NU s 10-play opening drive of the second half with a 32-yard field goal to move the Nebraska margin to and give him a school-record 58th career field goal. The Blackshirts held on their first defensive possession of the second half, and Martinez capitalized by connecting with Kyler Reed on a 41-yard touchdown pass with 6:35 left in the third quarter to make it OSU pulled to within 44-34, but NU put the game out of reach in the fourth quarter, going 81 yards in 12 plays, capped by Kinnie s third TD of the day, an 8-yard pass from Martinez with 6:23 remaining. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 11:20 NU Kinnie 45 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick) 1st 09:37 OSU Bailey 31 yd field goal 1st 06:40 OSU Bailey 44 yd field goal 1st 06:27 NU Paul 100 yd kickoff return (Henery kick) 1st 02:39 OSU Smith 1 yd run (Bailey kick) 2nd 14:07 NU Legate 1 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick) 2nd 07:58 OSU Hunter 8 yd run (Bailey kick) 2nd 06:11 NU Henery 52 yd field goal 2nd 05:59 OSU Blackmon 80 yd pass from Weeden (Bailey kick) 2nd 00:55 NU Kinnie 9 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick) 3rd 10:57 NU Henery 32 yd field goal 3rd 06:35 NU Reed 41 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick) 3rd 03:29 OSU Hunter 1 yd run (Bailey kick) 4th 11:39 NU Henery 45 yd field goal 4th 04:29 NU Kinnie 8 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick) 4th 01:24 OSU Blackmon 25 yd pass from Weeden (Bailey kick) TEAM statistics NU OSU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 34:45 25:15 Third-Down Conversions 8 of 18 3 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 2 2 of 3 Red-Zone Scores-Chances RUSHING: Oklahoma State-Hunter, Kendall ; Randle, Joseph 5-22; Smith, Jeremy 3-4; TEAM 1-minus 5; Weeden, Brandon 1-minus-10. Nebraska- Martinez, Taylor ; Helu Jr., Roy 12-42; Burkhead, Rex 10-41; Henery, Alex 1-27; TEAM 2-minus-5. PASSING: Oklahoma State-Weeden, Brandon Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor RECEIVING: Oklahoma State-Cooper, Josh 9-103; Blackmon, Justin 5-157; Bowling, Bo 2-12; Youman, Wilson 1-10; Randle, Joseph 1-1. Nebraska-Paul, Niles 9-131; McNeill, Mike 5-61; Kinnie, Brandon 3-62; Reed, Kyler 2-58; Helu Jr., Roy 2-10; Legate, Tyler 1-1; Burkhead, Rex 1-0. INtercePTIONS: Oklahoma State-None. Nebraska-Hagg, Eric 1-0 FUMBLES (total-lost): Oklahoma State-None. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 1-1. sacks (Sacks-Yds): Oklahoma State-Chinasa, Ugo 1-7. Nebraska-Crick, Jared 1-10 tackle LEADER (ua-a): Oklahoma State-Brown, Broderick 7-0; McGee, Andrew 7-0; Martin, Markelle 7-0. Nebraska-Gomes, DeJon 8-2 Lincoln, Neb. (Oct. 30) -- Behind a school-record performance by I-back Roy Helu Jr., No. 14 Nebraska took control of the Big 12 North Division with a win over No. 7 Missouri at Memorial Stadium. Helu paced the Big Red attack, rushing for a school record 307 yards and three touchdowns on a career-high matching 28 carries, scoring on touchdown runs of 66, 73 and 53 yards. His huge day eclipsed the previous Nebraska rushing mark set by Calvin Jones with 294 yards against Kansas on Nov. 9, It was Helu s 11th career 100-yard effort, and first 200-yard game of his career. His previous career high came with 169 yards on 28 carries against Virginia Tech in It also marked the first 300-yard rushing game in the FBS in Helu and the Huskers wasted little time making a statement against the previously unbeaten Tigers. After the Blackshirts forced a three-and-out on Mizzou s opening series, Helu got an explosive block from tight end Ben Cotton and sprinted 66 yards untouched into the end zone to give the Huskers a 7-0 lead just over one minute into the game. The Blackshirts shut down the Tiger offense again on the second drive, Taylor Martinez moved the Huskers 41 yards on seven plays before Alex Henery booted his school-record 18th consecutive field from 42 yards out to give NU a 10-0 lead. On NU s next possession, Martinez capped the Huskers third scoring drive with a 40-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kyler Reed to give NU a 17-0 lead before Helu capped NU s first-quarter eruption with a career-long 73 yard touchdown gallop to spot the hosts a 24-0 lead just 13 minutes into the game. Helu s opening statement helped the Huskers put up 24 points in the first quarter against the previously unbeaten Tigers, as the Huskers improved to 7-1 on the season and 3-1 in the Big 12. It was NU s most firstquarter points since 2001, while giving the Huskers their first win over a top-10 team since Martinez completed 6-of-9 passes for 115 yards and a score while playing just the first half, as NU put up 454 yards on the day. Missouri, which trailed 24-7 at the half, eventually pulled to within in the third quarter after a Blaine Gabbert touchdown pass to T.J. Moe, but Helu gave NU all the breathing room they needed, going 53 yards for his third score of the day on NU s second offensive play on the next series to make it The Blackshirts held a high-powered Missouri offense to just 341 total yards, including limiting Gabbert to a season-low 199 yards on 18-of-42 passing with one touchdown and one interception. The Huskers sacked Gabbert a season-high six times and hurried him seven more, while also notching six breakups. Entering the game, the Tigers were averaging total yards per game, including passing yards. MU was also averaging 34.7 points per contest. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 13:46 NU Helu Jr. 66 yd run (Henery kick) 1st 09:37 NU Henery 41 yd field goal 1st 05:17 NU Reed 40 yd pass from Martinez (Henery kick) 1st 02:46 NU Helu Jr. 73 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 11:27 MU Moore 33 yd run (Ressel kick) 3rd 07:30 MU Moe 23 yd pass from Gabbert (Ressel kick) 3rd 06:38 NU Helu Jr. 53 yd run (Henery kick) 3rd 01:35 MU Ressel 23 yd field goal TEAM statistics mu NU Score FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 29:11 30:49 Third-Down Conversions 7 of 19 2 of 11 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 1 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances RUSHING: Missouri-Gabbert, Blaine 22-74; Moore, De Vion 6-55; Lawrence, Kendial 2-7; Josey, Henry 4-6. Nebraska-Helu Jr., Roy ; Martinez, Taylor 12-16; Lee, Zac 2-11; Burkhead, Rex 2-4; TEAM 3-minus-10. PASSING: Missouri-Gabbert, Blaine Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor ; Lee, Zac RECEIVING: Missouri-Egnew, Michael 7-70; Moe, T.J. 5-71; Jackson, Jerrel 2-19; Kemp, Wes 2-19; Gerau, Brandon 1-14; Woodland, Rolan 1-6. Nebraska-Reed, Kyler 2-51; Cotton, Ben 1-22; Paul, Niles 1-21; Helu Jr., Roy 1-14; Kinnie, Brandon 1-13; Burkhead, Rex 1-5. INtercePTIONS: Missouri-None. Nebraska-Gomes, DeJon 1-0 FUMBLES (total-lost): Missouri-Gabbert, Blaine 1-0. Nebraska-Marlowe, Tim 1-0; Martinez, Taylor 1-0. sacks (Sacks-Yds): Missouri-Gooden, Zaviar 2-5; Sam, Michael 1-9. Nebraska-David, Lavonte 1-11; Crick, Jared 1-7; Hagg, Eric, 1-1; Osborne, Courtney 1-11; Allen, Pierre 1-7; Thomsen Kevin, 1-7 tackle leader (ua-a): Missouri-Gachkar, Andrew 3-6; Nebraska-David, Lavonte 5-3; Crick, Jared NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

85 Game 9 Nebraska 31, Iowa State 30 SCORE BY Quarters OT FINAL No. 9 Nebraska Iowa State BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Game 10 Nebraska 20, Kansas 3 SCORE BY Quarters final Kansas No. 9 Nebraska Ames, Iowa (Nov. 6) --- Rex Burkhead rushed for a career-high 129 yards and two scores, while Eric Hagg s interception of Iowa State s two-point conversion attempt in overtime preserved No. 9 Nebraska s victory over Iowa State. Burkhead gave the Huskers a lead, scoring from 19 yards out on Nebraska s second play in overtime, capping an afternoon where he rushed 20 times for 129 yards and two touchdowns. Iowa State (5-5, 3-3 Big 12) came back on its first overtime possession, scoring on Jake Williams nine-yard pass from Austen Arnaud to pull the Cyclones within ISU lined up for the extra point, but holder Daniel Kuehl took the snap and lofted the fake into the end zone to Collin Franklin, but Hagg, who set up an earlier touchdown with a third-quarter interception, snuffed out the play and preserved the win for Nebraska (8-1, 4-1 Big 12), which took control of the Big 12 North with its win. The overtime heroics capped a gutty effort by the Huskers, who were without their two most experienced quarterbacks in a hostile road environment. Cody Green turned in a solid effort in his first start of the season, completing 7-of-12 passes for 79 yards, while helping Nebraska churn out 235 rushing yards against ISU. Burkhead did a majority of the damage, as he handled duties in the Huskers wildcat offense, as his season-long 29-yard run set up Nebraska s first score, a six-yard run by Roy Helu Jr. Iowa State came back with 10 unanswered points, getting a TD pass from Austen Arnaud to Jake Williams to tie the score before a Husker fumble by Helu led to a 57-yard field goal by Grant Mahoney, putting ISU ahead 10-7 at halftime. The Huskers seemingly took control of the game in the third quarter, scoring 17 points to take a lead. Green engineered a 12-play, 55-yard drive that culminated with Alex Henery s 25-yard field goal to tie the game with 9:25 left in the third quarter. Less than a minute later, the Blackshirts got on the board. Safety Austin Cassidy picked off an Arnaud pass and returned it 29 yards for a touchdown to give Nebraska a lead with 8:42 left in the quarter. Cassidy had a careerhigh 12 tackles, including seven solos and forced a fumble. The Blackshirts forced another turnover on ISU s next possession, as Hagg made a leaping interception of an Arnaud pass at the NU 44. The Huskers capitalized on an 11- play, 56-yard drive culminating on Burkhead s first touchdown of the day, a two-yard run to give NU a 14-point lead. The scrappy Cyclones fought back, as Arnaud led ISU on a 13-play, 75-yard touchdown drive to trim NU s lead to with 11:29 left. After a fumble by Niles Paul on the ensuing kickoff, the Cyclones capitalized, as Arnaud threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Alexander Robinson to tie the game. In addition to Cassidy s big day, Cameron Meredith notched a career-high 10 tackles including two tackles for loss and a sack, while Lavonte David added another double-figure tackle effort with 10 of his own, including a TFL. SCORING SUMMARY 2nd 13:13 NU Helu Jr. 6 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 06:38 ISU Williams 13 yd pass from Arnaud (Mahoney kick) 2nd 00:55 ISU Mahoney 57 yd field goal 3rd 09:25 NU Henery 25 yd field goal 3rd 08:42 NU Cassidy 29 yd interception return (Henery kick) 3rd 00:21 NU Burkhead 2 yd run (Henery kick) 4th 11:29 ISU Arnaud 1 yd run (Mahoney kick) 4th 10:40 ISU Robinson 14 yd pass from Arnaud (Mahoney kick) OT 15:00 NU Burkhead 19 yd run (Henery kick) OT 15:00 ISU Williams 9 yd pass from Arnaud (pass intercepted) TEAM statistics Nu isu FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 29:15 30:45 Third-Down Conversions 7 of 14 7 of 15 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Iowa State-Robinson, Alexander ; Arnaud, Austen 13-63; Woody, Jeff 1-5; TEAM 1-minus-3; Reynolds,Darius 1-minus-9. Nebraska-Burkhead, Rex ; Helu Jr., Roy 22-99; Green, Cody 9-10; TEAM 1-minus-3 PASSING: Iowa State-Arnaud, Austen Nebraska-Green, Cody RECEIVING: Iowa State-Williams, Jake 5-46; Darks, Darius 5-44; Robinson, Alexander 4-29 Franklin, Collin 3-28; Reynolds, Darius 3-25; Lenz, Josh Nebraska-Reed, Kyler 3-52; Kinnie, Brandon 3-22; Paul, Niles 1-5 INtercePTIONS: Iowa State-None. Nebraska-Cassidy, Austin 1-29; Hagg, Eric 1-0 FUMBLES (total-lost): Iowa State-Robinson, Alexander 1-0; Woody, Jeff 1-1. Nebraska-Green, Cody 2-0; Helu Jr., Roy 1-1; TEAM 1-0; Paul, Niles 1-1. sacks (Sacks-Yds): Iowa State-Latimer, Jacob 1-8. Nebraska- Amukamara, Prince 1-9; Meredith, Cameron 1-1 tackle leader (ua-a): Iowa State-Sims, David 8-5. Nebraska-Cassidy, Austin 7-5 Lincoln, Neb. (Nov. 13) --- The Blackshirt defense flexed its muscles by holding Kansas to just 87 yards total offense, as No. 9 Nebraska notched its ninth win of the season with a 20-3 victory over the Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium. Playing in front of an NCAA-record 310th consecutive sellout crowd of 85,507 fans, and an FSN Pay-Per-View audience, Nebraska improved to 9-1 overall and 5-1 in the Big 12. KU slipped to 3-7 overall and 1-5 in the league. The Huskers used a balanced offense and a suffocating defense to secure their third straight nine-win season under third-year head coach Bo Pelini. Freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez returned to the starting lineup to guide an NU offense that rolled up 397 total yards, including 230 on the ground and 167 through the air. Senior I-back Roy Helu Jr. led Nebraska with 18 carries for 85 yards and one touchdown, while sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead added 19 carries for 77 yards, including NU s first touchdown in the opening quarter. Martinez contributed 71 rushing yards of his own on 11 carries, while completing 14-of-26 passes for 167 yards. He did throw one interception. Nebraska s Blackshirt defense made sure the first-half touchdown runs by Burkhead and Helu were more than enough for the victory. The Huskers shut down KU quarterback Quinn Mecham, limiting him to just 15 yards on 3-of-13 passing with one interception. NU also sacked Mecham six times for 28 yards in losses. It was Nebraska s best pass defense total since shutting out Nicholls State through the air on Sept. 9, The Huskers were also tough on the ground, holding KU to just 72 yards on 34 carries, as Brad McDougald led the Jayhawks with 27 yards on four carries. James Sims managed 24 yards on nine carries. The 87 total yards allowed by the Blackshirts marked the best total by a Bo Pelini-coached Nebraska defense. It was the fewest yards allowed since the Huskers held Baylor to just 84 yards on Oct. 21, Nebraska s offense wasn t flashy against the Jayhawks. Each of NU s four scoring drives lasted at least nine plays, covered at least 40 yards and lasted at least 3:40, for the normally explosive Husker offense. Burkhead opened the scoring with a four-yard touchdown plunge with 33 seconds left in the first quarter. The short run capped a nine-play, 54-yard drive that lasted 4:11 and gave the Huskers a 7-0 lead. Helu added a spectacular 20-yard scoring run that included a big cut, a few jukes and a tip-toe down the NU sideline into the end zone with 3:05 left in the first half. Helu s highlight reel run capped another nine-play drive that covered 75 yards in 3:40 to give the Huskers a 14-0 halftime lead. Nebraska s lead grew to 17-0 after Alex Henery s 42-yard field goal capped a third nine-play drive that covered 55 yards in 3:51. The Blackshirts lost the shutout on Jacob Branstetter s answer with a 42-yard field goal of his own. Branstetter s kick came with 3:36 left in the third quarter, allowing KU to capitalize on a Husker fumble. Henery closed the scoring with 3:24 left in the fourth quarter, after the Huskers consumed 6:28 of the clock in the final quarter with a 12-play drive. For the game, Nebraska won the time of possession battle, 36:28-23:32, while running 28 more plays from scrimmage than the Jayhawks. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 00:33 NU Burkhead 4 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 03:05 NU Helu Jr. 20 yd run (Henery kick) 3rd 06:46 NU Henery 42 yd field goal 3rd 03:36 KU Branstetter, 42 yd field goal 4th 03:44 NU Henery 24 yd field goal TEAM statistics ku NU FIRST DOWNS 5 20 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 23:32 36:28 Third-Down Conversions 2 of 13 9 of 17 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Kansas-McDougald, Bradley 4-27; Sims, James 9-24; Beshears, D.J. 5-13; Quigley, Angus 6-10; Mecham, Quinn 10-minus-2. Nebraska-Helu Jr., Roy 18-85; Burkhead, Rex 19-77; Martinez, Taylor 11-71; TEAM 1-minus-3 PASSING: Kansas-Mecham, Quinn Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor RECEIVING: Kansas-Quigley, Angus 1-12; Patterson, Daymond 1-2; Sims, James 1-1. Nebraska-Paul, Niles 7-79; Kinnie, Brandon 6-67; McNeill, Mike 1-21 INtercePTIONS: Kansas-Patmon, Tyler 1-8. Nebraska-Dennard, Alfonzo 1-0 FUMBLES (total-lost): Kansas-None. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 1-1; Helu Jr., Roy 1-0. sacks (Sacks-Yds): Kansas-Laptad, Jake 0.5-3; Johnson, Richard Nebraska-David, Lavonte 2.0-8; Crick, Jared ; Gomes, DeJon 1.0-6; Compton, Will tackle leader (ua-a): Kansas-Harris, Chris 8-4. Nebraska-David, Lavonte 5-5 FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 85

86 Game 11 Texas A&M 9, Nebraska 6 SCORE BY Quarters final No. 9 Nebraska No. 18 Texas A&M College Station, texas (Nov. 20) -- The Blackshirts produced a strong performance, but No. 18 Texas A&M managed one more field goal than the No. 9 Nebraska could muster in the Huskers 9-6 loss at Kyle Field. In a near statistical dead heat, Nebraska produced 306 yards of total offense, including 164 ( ) passing and 142 rushing yards on 37 carries. Texas A&M managed 310 yards, including 172 through the air ( ) and 138 yards on the ground. NU held a time of possession edge of 31:13-28:47, while A&M ran 70 offensive plays, compared to 65 for the Huskers. Neither team found the end zone Alex Henery kicked a pair of field goals for the Huskers. The Lou Groza Award candidate booted a 48-yard field goal with 8:53 left in the first quarter to give Nebraska a 3-0 lead. Randy Bullock answered with a 29-yard field goal with 9:08 left in the second quarter to send the two teams to the locker room tied at the half. After a scoreless third quarter, Bullock gave the Aggies their first lead with a 28-yard field goal with 14:33 left in the game, before Henery tied the score (6-6) with a 29-yard boot with 8:31 remaining. However, the Aggies were able to answer with a 19-yard Bullock field goal with 3:02 left to secure the winning margin. Texas A&M s winning drive was extended by a roughing the passer penalty on Husker safety Courtney Osborne. On 3rd-and-11, Osborne came off the edge on a blitz and hit A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill with his right shoulder in the stomach as Tannehill threw the ball incomplete in the direction of Kenric McNeal. Instead of 4th-and-11 at the NU 49, A&M moved on the edge of field goal range with a 1st-and-10 at the NU 34. Cyrus Gray covered 32 yards on five consecutive runs for the Aggies until the Blackshirts forced a 4th-and-Goal at the NU 2. Osborne s penalty was the 15th of a school-record 16 called on the Huskers in front of a school-record 90,079 fans at Kyle Field. NU s 16 penalties forced 145 yards to be marched off against the Huskers - the highest total in school history. Texas A&M was flagged for just two penalties for 10 yards. The 14-penalty and 135-yard penalty margins were the largest in a Nebraska game in the history of the Big 12 Conference. Game 12 Nebraska 45, Colorado 17 SCORE BY Quarters final Colorado No. 16 Nebraska Lincoln, Neb. (Nov. 26) -- I-back Rex Burkhead did a little bit of everything, leading No. 16 Nebraska to a victory over Colorado in the Huskers final Big 12 game at Memorial Stadium. Burkhead s big day, which included 19 carries for 101 yards and a touchdown on the ground and a pair of touchdown passes, powered the Huskers to their third straight Big 12 North Division crown and a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game in Arlington, Texas. Burkhead completed both of his first two career attempts for touchdowns. The first one covered 26 yards to Brandon Kinnie down the right sideline after a pitch from Cody Green. The second capped a highlight reel run that started to the right side of the field before ending with a four-yard flip to Kyler Reed. Burkhead s versatile offensive performance provided an explosive complement to Green, who completed 10- of-13 passes for 80 yards with two touchdowns. Kinnie led the Husker receivers with four catches for 48 yards and two scores on the day, while Reed added four catches for 17 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Joe Broekemeier pitched in a career-best three catches for 34 yards on Senior Day at Memorial Stadium. Roy Helu Jr. added a solid performance of his own with 15 carries for 77 yards, while Dontrayevous Robinson added his best rushing effort of the season with 13 carries for 55 yards. As a team, Nebraska amassed 407 total offense yards, including 262 yards rushing on 59 carries. Green, Burkhead and senior Zac Lee combined to complete 15-of-19 passes for 142 yards. The day was also marked by Alex Henery s record-setting effort, as he added nine points to tie Kris Brown as Nebraska s all-time leading scorer with 388 career points. In addition to the solid offensive performance, the Blackshirts forced three second-half turnovers and set up the offense with short fields to lead to the impressive offensive output. The NU defense held CU to just 262 total yards, including 99 on the ground and 163 through the air. On the third play of the second half, senior safety DeJon Gomes picked off a Cody Hawkins pass and returned it 12 yards to the CU 43. Five plays later, Green hit Kinnie with a 16-yard touchdown strike to put the Huskers up 24-3 just 3:02 into the second half. Two plays later, Eric Hagg snagged his fifth interception of the season and returned it 26 yards to the CU 4. Hagg s interception set up Burkhead s touchdown pass to Reed and put the Huskers in complete control of the game with 10:51 left in the third quarter, as the SCORING SUMMARY 1st 08:53 NU Henery 48 yd field goal 2nd 09:08 TAMU Bullock 29 yd field goal 4th 14:33 TAMU Bullock 28 yd field goal 08:31 NU Henery 29 yd field goal 03:02 TAMU Bullock 19 yd field goal TEAM statistics Nu tamu FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) 6 (40.8) 7 (31.4) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 31:13 28:47 Third-Down Conversions 5 of 15 2 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 2 0 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Nebraska-Burkhead, Rex 13-74; Helu Jr., Roy 9-52; Martinez, Taylor 11-17; Green, Cody 3-1; TEAM --2. Texas A&M-Gray, Cyrus ; Swope, Ryan 2-10; Stephens, Bradley 1-1; Team 2--2; Tannehill, Ryan PASSING: Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor ; Green, Cody Texas A&M-Tannehill, Ryan RECEIVING: Nebraska-Kinnie, Brandon 5-24; Paul, Niles 4-53; Reed, Kyler 3-29; Helu Jr., Roy 2-22; Burkhead, Rex 2-16; McNeill, Mike Texas A&M-Gray, Cyrus 9-65; Swope, Ryan 4-49; Fuller, Jeff 1-36; Jackson, Brandal 1-8; Prioleau, Hutson 1-4; Nwachukwu, Uzoma 1-4; Stephens, Bradley 1-3; Hicks, Nehemiah 1-3 INtercePTIONS: Nebraska-None. Texas A&M-Hunter, Trent 2-0. FUMBLES (total-lost): Nebraska-2-0. Nebraska-None. sacks (Sacks-Yds): Nebraska-David, Lavonte 1-11; Allen, Pierre 0.5-3; Crick, Jared 1-6; Meredith, Cameron Texas A&M-Miller, Von 2-10 tackle leader (ua-a): Nebraska-David, Lavonte Texas A&M-Hodges, Michael SCORING SUMMARY 1st 05:13 NU Henery 42 yd field goal 2nd 13:47 NU Burkhead 2 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 10:22 CU Goodman 22 yd field goal 2nd 00:49 NU Kinnie 26 yd pass from Burkhead (Henery kick) 3rd 11:58 NU Kinnie 16 yd pass from Green (Henery kick) 3rd 10:53 NU Reed 4 yd pass from Burkhead (Henery kick) 3rd 08:19 CU Richardson 50 yd pass from Hawkins (Goodman kick) 3rd 03:38 NU Reed 1 yd pass from Green (Henery kick) 3rd 00:00 CU Jefferson 29 yd pass from Hawkins (Goodman kick) 4th 12:55 NU Green 1 yd run (Henery kick) TEAM statistics cu NU Score FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 20:30 39:30 Third-Down Conversions 2 of of 17 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances RUSHING: Colorado-Stewart, Rodney 20-88; Jefferson, Will 3-11 Nebraska-Burkhead, Rex ; Helu Jr., Roy 15-77; Robinson, Dontrayevous 13-55; Green, Cody 7-23; Jones, Austin 4-8; Marlowe, Tim 1-1 PASSING: Colorado-Hawkins, Cody ; McKnight,Scotty Nebraska-Green, Cody ; Lee, Zac ; Burkhead, Rex RECEIVING: Colorado-McKnight,Scotty 3-10; Richardson,Paul 2-62; Walters, Luke 2-43; Stewart, Rodney 2-19; Jefferson, Will Nebraska-Kinnie, Brandon 4-48; Reed, Kyler 4-17; Broekemeier, Joe 3-34; McNeill, Mike 1-18; Long, Jake 1-17; Robinson, Dontrayevous 1-8; Burkhead, Rex 1-0 INtercePTIONS: Colorado-None. Nebraska-Gomes, DeJon 1-12, Hagg, Eric 1-28 FUMBLES (total-lost): Colorado-McKnight,Scotty 1-1. Nebraska-Nebraska-Green, Cody 1-0, Team 1-0 sacks (Sacks-Yds): Colorado-West, Forrest 1-8. Nebraska-None. tackle leader (ua-a): Colorado-Smith, Terrel 11-6; Nebraska-David, Lavonte NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

87 Game 13 Oklahoma 23, Nebraska 20 SCORE BY Quarters final No. 10 Oklahoma No. 13 Nebraska BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Arlington, Texas (Dec. 4)--- Nebraska took an early 17-0 lead, but four Husker turnovers led to 13 points, as Oklahoma fought back for a win in the Big 12 Championship Game at Cowboys Stadium. Oklahoma outgained Nebraska in total yards, including a advantage through the air. The Huskers outrushed the Sooners , led by a 91-yard effort from Roy Helu Jr., and 90 yards from Rex Burkhead, who also threw a touchdown pass. Alex Henery connected on a pair of field goals, as he became Nebraska s all-time scoring leader with 396 career points. After holding a halftime lead, Nebraska was unable to put any points on the board in the second half. Oklahoma place-kicker Jimmy Stevens kicked a 27-yard field goal with 8:28 remaining to break a 20-all tie. The Blackshirts had forced Oklahoma into a 3rdand-24 situation, but Landry Jones completed back-to-back passes to Cameron Kenney to push the Sooners into field goal range. The Huskers got the ball three more times in the fourth quarter, but were unable to come away with points. Nebraska s final effort came short following a incomplete pass from Taylor Martinez to Brandon Kinnie on 4th-and-4 from the Huskers 47-yard line with 1:04 remaining. Nebraska jumped out to a 7-0 lead when Helu broke off a Big 12 Championship Game record 66-yard touchdown run with 8:39 remaining in the first quarter. Henery extended Nebraska s lead to 10-0 with a 53-yard field goal on the next possession, also a Big 12 Championship game record. The Blackshirts limited Oklahoma s offense early on, including three three-and-outs in the first quarter. The NU defense came up with its biggest play at the beginning of the second quarter when Courtney Osborne intercepted Jones pass and returned it to the 12-yard line. The interception set up Nebraska s second touchdown of the game, as Burkhead threw a five-yard touchdown pass to sophomore tight end Kyler Reed to give the Huskers a 17-0 lead with 12:14 remaining in the first half. Oklahoma quickly responded with a four-play, 80-yard touchdown drive to cut the lead to 17-7, when Jones threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Kenny Stills. Nebraska looked to get the score back, but Martinez was intercepted in the end zone and the Sooners went on an ensuing 12-play, 71-yard drive resulting in a Stevens 26-yard field goal to make it a game. The Huskers suffered another costly turnover two minutes later, when Helu fumbled on NU s 31-yard line and OU cashed in two plays later as Jones scored from one yard out. Nebraska came right back, driving 56 yards in 12 plays, including a 25-yard run by Burkhead and a 20-yard pass from Martinez to Reed, to set up a 42-yard field goal by Henery to give Nebraska a halftime lead. Oklahoma tied the game at 20 with 7:04 remaining in the third quarter on a 20-yard field goal from Stevens after Jones completed a 47-yard pass to Ryan Broyles down to the 3-yard line. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 08:39 NU Helu Jr., 66 yd run (Henery kick) 1st 06:11 NU Henery 53 yd field goal 2nd 12:14 NU Reed 5 yd pass from Burkhead (Henery kick) 2nd 11:02 OU Stills 49 yd pass from Jones (Stevens kick) 2nd 02:35 OU Stevens 26 yd field goal 2nd 01:37 OU Jones 1 yd run (Stevens kick) 2nd 00:06 NU Henery 42 yd field goal 3rd 07:04 OU Stevens 20 yd field goal 4th 08:28 OU Stevens 27 yd field goal TEAM STATISTICS OU NU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 28:00 32:00 Third-Down Conversions 1 of 16 4 of 17 Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 4 1 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Oklahoma-Murray, Demarco 17-68; Finch, Roy 8-37; Madu, Mossis 3-12; Franks, Trey 1-31 Jones, Landry 6-minus-3; Team 3-minus-5. Nebraska-Helu Jr., Roy 11-91; Burkhead, Rex 16-90; TEAM 2-minus-4; Martinez, Taylor 14-minus-32 PASSING: Oklahoma-Jones, Landry Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor ; TEAM ; Burkhead, Rex RECEIVING: Oklahoma-Kenney, Cameron 6-65; Murray, Demarco 5-60; Stills, Kenny 3-83; Broyles, Ryan 3-61; Hanna, James 3-33; Ratterree, Trent 1-15; Madu, Mossis 1-15; Finch, Roy Nebraska-McNeill, Mike 4-63; Reed, Kyler 3-41; Broekemeier, Joe 3-15; Kinnie, Brandon 2-18; Burkhead, Rex 1-11 INtercePTIONS: Oklahoma-Lewis, Travis 1-0. Nebraska-Osborne, Courtney FUMBLES (total-lost): Oklahoma-Broyles, Ryan 2-0; Hanna, James 1-0. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 3-1; Helu Jr., Roy 1-1; TEAM 1-1. sacks (Sacks-Yds): Oklahoma-Pryce, Macon 3-21; Alexander, Frank 2-13; Jefferson, Tony 1-0; Lewis, Ronnell 1-5. Nebraska-Crick, Jared 2-22 tackle leader (ua-a): Oklahoma- Nelson, Jonathan 5-6. Nebraska-David, Lavonte 11-6 FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 87

88 big 12 conference statistics Big 12 Final Standings North Division Big 12 overall Team W L Pct. PF PA W L Pct. PF PA Bowl ap/coaches Rank Nebraska Holiday Bowl vs. Washington 17/16 Missouri Insight Bowl vs. Iowa 14/14 Kansas State Pinstripe Bowl vs. Syracuse Iowa State Colorado Kansas South Division Big 12 overall Team W L Pct. PF PA W L Pct. PF PA Bowl ap/coaches Rank Oklahoma Fiesta Bowl vs. Connecticut 9/8 Oklahoma State Alamo Bowl vs. Arizona 16/13 Texas A&M Cotton Bowl vs. LSU 18/17 Baylor Texas Bowl vs. Illinois Texas Tech TicketCity Bowl vs. Northwestern Texas Big 12 Team Statistics Scoring Offense No. Team g td XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg. 1. Oklahoma State Oklahoma Kansas State Nebraska Baylor Texas Tech Texas A&M Missouri Colorado Texas Iowa State Kansas Pass Offense No. Team G Att Cmp Int Pct Yds Avg TD Yds/G 1. Oklahoma State , Oklahoma , Texas Tech , Texas A&M , Baylor , Missouri , Texas , Colorado , Iowa State , Kansas State , Kansas , Nebraska , Rush Offense No. Team G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G 1. Nebraska , Kansas State , Baylor , Oklahoma State , Texas A&M , Missouri , Texas , Iowa State , Oklahoma , Texas Tech , Colorado , Kansas , Total Offense No. Team G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Yds/G 1. Oklahoma State 12 2,195 4, , Baylor 12 2,406 3, , Oklahoma 13 1,837 4, , Texas Tech 12 1,654 3, , Texas A&M 12 1,990 3, , Nebraska 13 3,375 2, , Missouri 12 1,955 2, , Texas 12 1,806 2, , Kansas State 12 2,472 2, , Colorado 12 1,644 2, , Iowa State 12 1,718 2, , Kansas 12 1,615 1, , Scoring Defense No. Team g td XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg. 1. Missouri Nebraska Texas A&M Oklahoma Texas Oklahoma State Kansas State Iowa State Baylor Texas Tech Colorado Kansas Pass Defense No. Team G Att Cmp Int Pct Yds Avg TD Yds/G 1. Nebraska , Texas , Missouri , Oklahoma , Kansas State , Iowa State , Kansas , Texas A&M , Colorado , Baylor , Oklahoma State , Texas Tech , Rush Defense No. Team G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G 1. Texas A&M , Oklahoma State , Texas , Colorado , Nebraska , Missouri , Oklahoma , Texas Tech , Baylor , Iowa State , Kansas , Kansas State , Total Defense No. Team G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Yds/G 1. Texas 12 1,663 1, , Nebraska 13 1,876 2, , Missouri 12 1,763 2, , Texas A&M 12 1,404 2, , Oklahoma 13 1,973 2, , Colorado 12 1,683 3, , Iowa State 12 2,236 2, , Oklahoma State 12 1,648 3, , Baylor 12 1,923 3, , Kansas 12 2,462 2, , Kansas State 12 2,749 2, , Texas Tech 12 1,884 3, , NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

89 Pass Efficiency No. Team G Att Comp Pct. Int Yds TD Effic 1. Oklahoma State , Baylor , Oklahoma , Kansas State , Texas Tech , Nebraska , Texas A&M , Colorado , Missouri , Texas , Iowa State , Kansas , Turnover Margin Gained lost No. team G fum int tot fum int tot mar Per/G 1. Oklahoma Missouri Oklahoma State Iowa State Kansas State Baylor Nebraska Colorado Texas Tech Texas A&M Kansas Texas Punting No. team G No Yds avg/p Pr avg tbg Net/P 1. Oklahoma State , Oklahoma , Kansas State , Missouri , Texas Tech , Iowa State , Nebraska , Baylor , Texas , Colorado , Kansas , Texas A&M , Kickoff Returns No. team G ret Yds td avg 1. Kansas State , Texas A&M , Colorado , Nebraska Oklahoma State , Oklahoma Texas Tech , Iowa State , Missouri Kansas , Baylor , Texas Punt Return Average No. team G ret Yds td avg 1. Nebraska Texas Oklahoma State Iowa State Kansas State Colorado Texas A&M Oklahoma Baylor Missouri Texas Tech Kansas BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Big 12 Individual Statistics Rushing Yards No. Player Team Cl G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G 1. Hunter, Kendall OSU SR , Thomas, Daniel KSU SR , Stewart, Rodney CU JR , Finley, Jay BU SR , helu Jr., Roy Nu sr , Murray, Demarco OU SR , Gray, Cyrus TAMU JR , Robinson, Alexander ISU SR Martinez, Taylor NU FR burkhead, Rex Nu so Passing Yards No. Player Team Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct Yds TD Avg/G 1. Weeden, Brandon OSU JR , Jones, Landry OU SO , Potts, Taylor TTU SR , Griffin III, Robert BU SO , Gabbert, Blaine MU JR , Gilbert, Garret UT SO , Coffman, Carson KSU SR , Arnaud, Austen ISU SR , Webb, Jordan KU FR , Martinez, Taylor NU FR , Total Offense No. Player team cl G rush Pass Plays total Yds/G 1. Weeden, Brandon OSU JR , , Jones, Landry OU SO , , Griffin III, Robert BU SO , , Potts, Taylor TTU SR , , Gilbert, Garret UT SO , , Gabbert, Blaine MU JR , , Martinez, Taylor NU FR , , Arnaud, Austen ISU SR , , Coffman, Carson KSU SR , , Webb, Jordan KU FR , , Receptions Per Game No. Player team cl G rec Yards td long avg/c rec/g 1. Blackmon, Justin OSU SO , Broyles, Ryan OU JR , Egnew, Michael MU JR Lewis, Detron TTU SR Moe, T.J. MU SO Swope, Ryan TAMU SO Wright, Kendall BU JR Fuller, Jeff TAMU JR Leong, Lyle TTU SR Murray, Demarco OU SR Receiving Yards Per Game No. Player team cl G rec Yards td long avg/c rec/g 1. Blackmon, Justin OSU SO , Broyles, Ryan OU JR , Fuller, Jeff TAMU JR Moe, T.J. MU SO Wright, Kendall BU JR Leong, Lyle TTU SR Lewis, Detron TTU SR Swope, Ryan TAMU SO Kirkendoll, James UT SR Egnew, Michael MU JR All-Purpose Yards No. Player team cl G rush rcv Pr kr Yds Yds/G 1. Blackmon, Justin OSU SO , , Murray, Demarco OU SR 13 1, , Stephens, Eric TTU SO , Hunter, Kendall OSU SR 12 1, , Gray, Cyrus TAMU JR 12 1, , Thomas, Daniel KSU SR 12 1, , Stewart, Rodney CU JR 12 1, , Broyles, Ryan OU JR , , Beshears, D.J. KU SO , Powell, William KSU SR FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 89

90 Interceptions No. Player team cl G int Yds td long 1. McGee, Andrew OSU SR hagg, Eric Nu sr Harris, Dustin TAMU SO Phillips, Jarvis TTU FR Dennard, Alfonzo NU JR Knott, Jake ISU SO Fleming, Jamell OU JR Carter, Quinton OU SR Johnson, D.J. TTU SO Klein, A.J. ISU SO Pass Efficiency No. Player Team Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct Yds TD Eff. 1. Weeden, Brandon OSU JR , Jones, Landry OU SO , Griffin III, Robert BU SO , Tannehill, Ryan TAMU JR , Potts, Taylor TTU SR , Coffman, Carson KSU SR , Martinez, Taylor NU FR , Gabbert, Blaine MU JR , Hawkins, Cody CU SR , Arnaud, Austen ISU SR , Punt Return Average No. Player team cl G ret Yds td long avg 1. Broyles, Ryan OU JR McNeal, Kenric TAMU SO Kick Return Average No. Player team cl G ret Yds td long avg 1. Powell, William KSU SR Gilbert, Justin OSU FR Beshears, D.J. KU SO Stephens, Eric TTU SO Johnson, Shontrelle ISU FR Punting No. Player team cl G Punts Yds long avg 1. Sharp, Quinn OSU SO VanDerKamp, Kirby ISU FR Epperson, Derek BU SR Way, Tress OU SO henery, Alex Nu sr Gold, John UT SR Grabner, Matt MU SR Rojas, Alonso KU SR Doerr, Ryan KSU SO Tucker, Justin UT JR Scoring No. Player team cl G td XPT FG 2XT PTS PTS/G 1. Bailey, Dan OSU SR Blackmon, Justin OSU SO Stevens, Jimmy OU JR Murray, Demarco OU SR Leong, Lyle TTU SR Jones, Aaron BU FR henery, Alex Nu sr Thomas, Daniel KSU SR Hunter, Kendall OSU SR Tucker, Justin UT JR Field Goals No. Player team cl G fg fga Pct fg/g 1. Bailey, Dan OSU SR Tucker, Justin UT JR Jones, Aaron BU FR Stevens, Jimmy OU JR henery, Alex Nu sr Ressel, Grant MU JR Bullock, Randy TAMU JR Goodman, Aric CU SR Williams, Matt TTU SR Branstetter, Jacob KU SR Tackles No. Player team cl G Pos solo ast total avg/g sacks 1. david, Lavonte NU JR 13 lb Knott, Jake ISU SO 12 LB Lemon, Orie OSU SR 12 LB Landor, Byron BU SR 12 S Hodges, Michael TAMU SR 12 LB Klein, A.J. ISU SO 12 LB Robinson, Keenan UT JR 12 LB Sims, David ISU SR 11 DB Bird, Bront TTU SR 12 LB Williams, Garrick TAMU JR 12 LB Johnson, Steven KU JR 12 LB Lewis, Travis OU JR 13 LB Nelson, Jonathan OU SR 13 DB Hrebec, Alex KSU JR 10 LB Garrett, David KSU JR 12 DB Gomes, DeJon Nu sr 13 db Springer, Justin KU SR 12 LB Carter, Quinton OU SR 13 DB Harris, Chris KU SR 12 CB Gachkar, Andrew MU SR 12 LB Sacks No. Player team cl G Pos solo Ast Yards total avg/g 1. crick, Jared NU JR 13 dl Miller, Von TAMU SR 12 LB Acho, Sam UT SR 12 DE Beal, Jeremy OU SR 13 DE Madison, Brad MU SO 12 DL Hartigan, Josh CU JR 12 DE Duncan, Brian TTU SR 12 LB david, Lavonte NU JR 13 lb Jones, Eddie UT SR 12 DE Alexander, Frank OU JR 12 DE Tackles for Loss No. Player team cl G Pos solo Ast Yards total avg/g 1. Beal, Jeremy OU SR 13 DE Acho, Sam UT SR 12 DE Miller, Von TAMU SR 12 LB crick, Jared NU JR 13 dl Garrett, David KSU JR 12 DB Duncan, Brian TTU SR 12 LB david, Lavonte NU JR 13 lb Madison, Brad MU SO 12 DL Alexander, Frank OU JR 12 DE Beatty, B.J. CU SR 12 LB Forced Fumbles No. Player team cl G Num avg/g 1. Acho, Sam UT SR Knott, Jake ISU SO Sims, David ISU SR Macon, Pryce OU SR Williams, Aaron UT JR Lewis, Shaun OSU FR Laptad, Jake KU SR Scott, Christian UT JR Miller, Von TAMU SR Moore, Damontre TAMU FR Recovered Fumbles No. Player team cl G Num avg/g 1. Charbonnet, Daniel TTU SR Walters, Ryan CU SR Johnson, Leonard ISU FR Jackson, Brian OU JR Holmes, Lendy OU SR Ruempolhamer, Stephen ISU FR Chatham, Jeray OSU SR Bennett, Michael TAMU SR Granger, DeMarcus OU JR Lucas, Maurice CU SR NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

91 Nebraska bowl Game Records Team Records Total Offense» Most Plays... 90; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame» Most Yards ; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern» Fewest Yards ; 1955 Orange Bowl vs. Duke» Best Per-Play Average ; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern» Most First Downs... 30; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame... 30; 1998 Orange Bowl vs. Tennessee» Fewest First Downs... 6; 1955 Orange Bowl vs. Duke Rushing» Most Attempts... 69; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern» Most Yards ; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida» Best Per-Rush Average...7.7; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida» Fewest Rushing Attempts...24; 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama» Fewest Rushing Yards... 58; 1941 Rose Bowl vs. Stanford» Most Touchdowns... 6; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida... 6; 1998 Orange Bowl vs. Tennessee...6; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern Passing» Most Attempts...38; 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama» Fewest Attempts... 9; 1955 Orange Bowl vs. Duke... 9; 1964 Orange Bowl vs. Auburn» Most Completions...22; 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama» Fewest Completions... 1; 1955 Orange Bowl vs. Duke» Most Interceptions Thrown...5; 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama» Most Yards ; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame» Fewest Yards... 16; 1974 Sugar Bowl vs. Florida» Most Touchdowns...3; 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama... 3; 1985 Sugar Bowl vs. Louisiana State...3; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern...3; 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan» Highest Completion Percentage (14-17) Liberty Bowl vs. North Carolina» Lowest Completion Percentage (1-9) Orange Bowl vs. Duke Punting» Most Punts...10; 1980 Cotton Bowl vs. Houston» Best Average ; 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan Scoring» Most Points... 66; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern» Most Touchdowns...9; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern» Largest Margin of Victory...49; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern» Largest Margin of Defeat... 27; 1955 Orange Bowl vs. Duke...27; 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama» Most Points in a Loss...30; 1984 Orange Bowl vs. Miami» Fewest Points in a Win... 13; 1964 Orange Bowl vs. Auburn... 13; 1974 Sugar Bowl vs. Florida» Most Points in a Quarter...31 (second); 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern» Fewest Points Scored...0; 1992 Orange Bowl vs. Miami Turnovers» Most Fumbles... 6; 1986 Fiesta Bowl vs. Michigan...6; 1984 Orange Bowl vs. Miami» Most Fumbles Lost... 4; 1983 Orange Bowl vs. Louisiana State... 4; 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama» Fewest Fumbles... 0; 10 games» Most Turnovers (fumbles & interceptions)...7; 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama Interceptions» Most Passes Intercepted... 6; 1969 Sun Bowl vs. Georgia» Most Return Yards... 68; 1969 Sun Bowl vs. Georgia Penalties» Most Penalties...11; 1995 Orange Bowl vs. Miami» Most Yards Penalized...92; 1995 Orange Bowl vs. Miami» Fewest Penalties... 1; 1976 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl vs. Texas Tech» Fewest Yards Penalized... 5; 1976 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl vs. Texas Tech 2010 BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Individual Records Total Offense» Most Yards Gained ; Tommie Frazier, 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida» Best Per-Play Average ; Johnny Rodgers, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame» Most TDs Responsible...4; Bob Churchich, 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama...4; Craig Sundberg, 1985 Sugar Bowl vs. Louisiana State... 4; Johnny Rodgers, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame... 4; Eric Crouch, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern Rushing» Most Attempts...37; Cory Ross, 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State» Most Yards ; Dan Alexander, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern» Best Per-Rush Average ; Tommie Frazier, 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida» Longest Rush...75; Tommie Frazier, 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida» Most Rushing TDs...3; Scott Frost, 1998 Orange Bowl vs. Tennessee... 3; Johnny Rodgers, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame Passing» Most Attempts...36; Joe Ganz, 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson» Most Completions... 21; Bob Churchich, 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama» Most Interceptions Thrown... 4; David Humm, 1974 Sugar Bowl vs. Florida» Most Yards...236; Joe Ganz, 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson» Most Touchdowns...3; Bob Churchich, 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama...3; Craig Sundberg, 1985 Sugar Bowl vs. Louisiana State...3; Zac Taylor, 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan» Best Percentage (11-13); Tom Sorley, 1977 Liberty Bowl vs. North Carolina» Longest TD Pass...74; Zac Lee to Niles Paul, 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona Receiving» Most Receptions... 6; Tom Penny, 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama... 6; Bobby Thomas, 1975 Fiesta Bowl vs. Arizona State...6; Dennis Richnafsky, 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama... 6; Marlon Lucky, 2006 Cotton Bowl vs. Auburn» Most Yards...138; Johnny Mitchell, 1991 Citrus Bowl vs. Georgia Tech» Most TDs...2; Tony Jeter, 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama... 2; Todd Frain, 1985 Sugar Bowl vs. Louisiana State... 2; Matt Davison, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern...2; Terrence Nunn, 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan» Longest Reception... 74; Niles Paul from Zac Lee, 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona Interceptions» Most Interceptions... 2; Chad Daffer, 1985 Sugar Bowl vs. Louisiana State... 2; Charles Fryar, 1989 Orange Bowl vs. Miami...2; Tyrone Legette, 1992 Orange Bowl vs. Miami» Most Return Yards...65; Steve Manstedt, 1974 Cotton Bowl vs. Texas» Longest Return...65; Steve Manstedt, 1974 Cotton Bowl vs. Texas» Passes Broken Up... 5; Zackary Bowman, 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan Punting» Most Punts...10; Tim Smith, 1980 Cotton Bowl vs. Houston» Best Average ; Sam Koch, 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan» Longest Punt...62; Grant Campbell, 1982 Orange Bowl vs. Clemson Punt Returns» Most Returns... 8, DeJuan Groce, 2002 Independence Bowl vs. Ole Miss» Most Return Yards...136; Johnny Rodgers, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame» Longest Return...77; Johnny Rodgers, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame Kickoff Returns» Most Returns... 5; Josh Davis, 2002 Independence Bowl vs. Ole Miss...5; Josh Davis, 2002 Rose Bowl vs. Miami... 5; Damon Benning, 1995 Orange Bowl vs. Miami...5; Richard Bell,1989 Orange Bowl vs. Miami» Most Return Yards ; Frank Solich, 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama» Longest Return... 92; Willie Ross, 1962 Gotham Bowl vs. Miami Scoring» Most Points... 24; Johnny Rodgers, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame» Most Touchdowns... 4; Johnny Rodgers, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame» Longest TD Play... 92; Willie Ross (kickoff), 1962 Gotham Bowl vs. Miami» Most Field Goals...4; Paul Rogers, 1969 Sun Bowl vs. Georgia... 4; Alex Henery, 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson... 4; Alex Henery, 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona» Longest Field Goal... 51; Josh Brown, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern» Most PATs... 9 (of 9 att.); Josh Brown, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 91

92 Nebraska s OPPONent bowl Game Records Team Total Offense» Most Plays...86; Alabama, 1966 Orange Bowl» Most Yards...518; Alabama, 1966 Orange Bowl» Fewest Yards ; Arizona, 2009 Holiday Bowl» Best Per-Play Average ; Miami, 2002 Rose Bowl» Most First Downs... 34; Miami, 1962 Gotham Bowl» Fewest First Downs... 6; Arizona, 2009 Holiday Bowl Rushing» Most Attempts...64; Duke, 1955 Orange Bowl» Most Yards ; Oklahoma, 1979 Orange Bowl» Best Per-Rush Average ; Northwestern, 2000 Alamo Bowl» Fewest Rushing Attempts... 20; Arizona, 2009 Holiday Bowl» Fewest Rushing Yards...-28; Florida, 1996 Fiesta Bowl Individual Total Offense» Most Yards Gained...414; Peter Tom Willis, Florida St., 1990 Fiesta Bowl» Best Per-Play Average ; Peter Tom Willis, Florida St., 1990 Fiesta Bowl» Most TDs Responsible...5; Peter Tom Willis, Florida St., 1990 Fiesta Bowl Rushing» Most Attempts...30; Larry Jones, Miami, 1992 Orange Bowl» Most Yards ; Jamie Morris, Michigan, 1986 Fiesta Bowl» Best Per-Rush Average ; Damien Anderson, Northwestern, 2000 Alamo Bowl» Longest Rush... 69; Damien Anderson, Northwestern, 2000 Alamo Bowl» Longest Rushing TD... 69; Damien Anderson, Northwestern, 2000 Alamo Bowl» Most Rushing TDs... 2; Toward Sanford, Ole Miss, 2002 Independence Bowl... 2; William Bell, Georgia Tech, 1991 Citrus Bowl...2; Nick Ryder, Miami, 1962 Gotham Bowl Passing» Most Attempts...51; Florida State, 1988 Fiesta Bowl» Most Completions...28; Florida State, 1988 Fiesta Bowl» Most Interceptions Thrown... 6; Georgia, 1969 Sun Bowl» Most Yards...422; Florida State, 1990 Fiesta Bowl» Fewest Yards... 46; Arizona, 2009 Holiday Bowl» Most Touchdowns...5; Florida State, 1990 Fiesta Bowl» Highest Completion Percentage (25-35); Tennessee, 1998 Orange Bowl» Lowest Completion Percentage (2-13); Alabama, 1972 Orange Bowl» Fewest Attempts... 3; Oklahoma, 1979 Orange Bowl» Fewest Completions... 2; Oklahoma, 1979 Orange Bowl Interceptions» Most Interceptions...5; Alabama, 1967 Sugar Bowl» Most Return Yards...84; Florida, 1974 Sugar Bowl Punting» Most Punts... 10; Georgia, 1969 Sugar Bowl... 10; Northwestern, 2000 Alamo Bowl» Best Average ; Tennessee, 1998 Orange Bowl Scoring» Most Points... 45; Georgia Tech, 1991 Citrus Bowl» Most Touchdowns...6; Florida State, 1990 Fiesta Bowl... 6; Georgia Tech, 1991 Citrus Bowl» Largest Margin of Victory...27; Duke, 1955 Orange Bowl...27; Alabama, 1967 Sugar Bowl» Fewest Points in a Win...10; Arkansas, 1965 Cotton Bowl» Most Points in a Quarter...27 (second); Miami, 2002 Rose Bowl» Fewest Points Scored... 0; Arizona, 2009 Holiday Bowl Turnovers» Most Fumbles...7; Houston, 1980 Cotton Bowl» Most Fumbles Lost...4; Mississippi State, 1980 Sun Bowl» Fewest Fumbles...0; Six times» Most Turnovers (fumbles & interceptions)... 9; Georgia, 1969 Sun Bowl Penalties» Most Penalties...13; Florida State, 1990 Fiesta Bowl» Most Yards Penalized...143; Miami, 1992 Orange Bowl» Fewest Penalties...1; Alabama, 1967 Sugar Bowl» Fewest Yards Penalized... 15; Alabama, 1967 Sugar Bowl Passing» Most Attempts...51; Danny McManus, Florida St., 1988 Fiesta Bowl» Most Completions...28; Danny McManus, Florida St., 1988 Fiesta Bowl» Most Interceptions Thrown... 5; Paul Gilbert, Georgia, 1969 Sun Bowl» Most Yards...422; Peter Tom Willis, Florida St., 1990 Fiesta Bowl» Most Touchdowns...5; Peter Tom Willis, Florida St., 1990 Fiesta Bowl» Best Percentage (16-23) Shawn Jones, Georgia Tech, 1991 Citrus Bowl» Longest TD Pass... 49; Ken Dorsey to Andre Johnson, Miami, 2002 Rose Bowl Receiving» Most Receptions... 9; Ray Perkins, Alabama, 1966 Orange Bowl... 9; Andy Hamilton, LSU, 1971 Orange Bowl» Most Yards...199; Andre Johnson, Miami, 2002 Rose Bowl» Most Touchdowns... 2; seven players...(most recent Andre Johnson, Miami, 2002 Rose Bowl)» Longest Reception... 63; Brad Brennan, Arizona, 1998 Holiday Bowl» Longest TD Reception...49; Andre Johnson, Miami, 2002 Rose Bowl Interceptions» Most Interceptions...3; Bobby Johns, Alabama, 1967 Sugar Bowl» Most Return Yards...63; Crezdon Butler, Clemson, 2009 Gator Bowl» Longest Return...63; Crezdon Butler, Clemson, 2009 Gator Bowl Punting» Most Punts...10; Spike Jones, Georgia, 1969 Sun Bowl... 10; J.J. Standring, Northwestern, 2000 Alamo Bowl» Best Average ; Chris Hogue, Tennessee, 1998 Orange Bowl» Longest Punt...78; Chris Hogue, Tennessee, 1998 Orange Bowl Punt Returns» Most Returns... 7; Steve Breaston, Michigan, 2005 Alamo Bowl» Most Yards Returned... 72; Steve Breaston, Michigan, 2005 Alamo Bowl» Longest Return... 48; Eddie Brown, Miami, 1984 Orange Bowl Kickoff Returns» Most Returns...6; Reidel Anthony, Florida, 1996 Fiesta Bowl» Most Yards Return...195; Reidel Anthony, Florida, 1996 Fiesta Bowl» Longest Return...93; Reidel Anthony, Florida, 1996 Fiesta Bowl Scoring» Most Points... 18; William Bell, Georgia Tech, 1991 Citrus Bowl... 18; Billy Taylor, Texas Tech, 1976 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl» Most Touchdowns... 3; William Bell, Georgia Tech, 1991 Citrus Bowl... 3; Billy Taylor, Texas Tech, 1976 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl» Longest TD... 93; Reidel Anthony (kickoff), Florida, 1996 Fiesta Bowl» Most Field Goals... 4; Scott Bentley, Florida State; 1994 Orange Bowl» Longest Field Goal... 49; Juan Bentanzos, LSU, 1983 Orange Bowl» Most PATs... 6; Scott Sisson, Georgia Tech, 1991 Citrus Bowl 92 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

93 Nebraska bowl Game Records Combined Records» Most Points...86; 1996 Fiesta Bowl (NU 62, Florida 24)» Fewest Points... 17; 1965 Cotton Bowl (NU 7, Arkansas 10)» Most Touchdowns...11; 1996 Fiesta Bowl (NU 8, Florida 3)... 11; 2000 Alamo Bowl (NU 9, Northwestern 2)» Fewest Touchdowns... 2; five times... most recently 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State» Most Points in Quarter (second); 2000 Alamo Bowl... (NU 31, Northwestern 14)» Most Plays...163; 1969 Sun Bowl (NU 88, Georgia 75)» Most First Downs...47; 1984 Orange Bowl (NU 25, Miami 22) Orange Bowl vs. Virginia Tech (NU 25, Virginia Tech 22)» Fewest First Downs...22; 1965 Cotton Bowl (NU 11, Arkansas 11)» Most Total Offensive Yards...1,019; 2000 Alamo Bowl (NU 636, Northwestern 383)» Fewest Total Offensive Yards ; 1965 Cotton Bowl (NU 168, Arkansas 176)» Most Rushing Yards ; 2000 Alamo Bowl (NU 476, Northwestern 232)» Fewest Rushing Yards ; 2009 Gator Bowl (NU 125, Clemson 4)» Most Rushes Attempted ; 1974 Sugar Bowl (NU 60, Florida 55)» Fewest Rushes Attempted... 61; 2009 Gator Bowl (NU 35, Clemson 26)» Most Passing Yards...629; 1990 Fiesta Bowl (NU 207, Florida State 422)» Fewest Passing Yards ; 1955 Orange Bowl (NU 26, Duke 82)» Most Passes Attempted... 74; 2005 Alamo Bowl (NU 31, Michigan 43)» Fewest Passes Attempted...22; 1955 Orange Bowl (NU 9, Duke 13)» Most Passes Completed... 40; 1990 Fiesta Bowl (NU 15, Florida State 25)» Fewest Passes Completed...7; 1974 Sugar Bowl (NU 2, Florida 5)» Most Touchdown Passes... 6; 1990 Fiesta Bowl (NU 1, Florida State 5)... 6; 2005 Alamo Bowl (NU 3, Michigan 3)» Most Touchdown Rushes...7; 1996 Fiesta Bowl (NU 6, Florida 1)... 7; 2000 Alamo Bowl (NU 6, Northwestern 1)» Most Interceptions... 8; 1969 Sun Bowl (NU 2, Georgia 6)» Most Fumbles...11; 1987 Sugar Bowl (NU 5, Louisiana State 6)» Fewest Fumbles...0; 1985 Sugar Bowl vs. Louisiana State» Most Fumbles Lost... 6; 1971 Orange Bowl (NU 3, Louisiana State 3)» Most Turnovers...9; 1967 Orange Bowl (NU 7, Alabama 2)... 9; 1971 Orange Bowl (NU 4, Louisiana State 5)» Most Penalties... 21; 1994 Orange Bowl (NU 11, Florida State 10)» Fewest Penalties... 3; 1976 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl (NU 1, Texas Tech 2)... 3; 1967 Sugar Bowl (NU 2, Alabama 1)» Most Yards Penalized...208; 1987 Sugar Bowl (NU 78, Louisiana State 130)» Fewest Yards Penalized... 26; 1976 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl (NU 5, Texas Tech 21) 2010 BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Longest Scoring Plays Willie Ross kickoff return; 1962 Gotham Bowl vs. Miami Johnny Rodgers punt return; 1972 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama Tommie Frazier run; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida Niles Paul pass from Zac Lee; 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona DeJuan Groce punt return; 2002 Rose Bowl vs. Miami Matt Davison pass from Bobby Newcombe; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern Dennis Claridge run; 1964 Orange Bowl vs. Auburn Bobby Newcombe punt return; 2000 Fiesta Bowl vs. Tennessee 60 DeJuan Groce punt return; 2002 Independence Bowl vs. Ole Miss Bobby Newcombe pass from Eric Crouch; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern Frosty Anderson pass from Johnny Rodgers; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame 52 Tim McCrady pass from Jeff Quinn; 1980 Sun Bowl vs. Miss. State 52 Dana Brinson punt return; 1988 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida State 52 Terrence Nunn pass from Zac Taylor; 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan Johnny Rodgers pass from David Humm; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame 50 Derek Brown run; 1991 Citrus Bowl vs. Georgia Tech 50 Eric Crouch run; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern Longest Passes 1. *74 Niles Paul from Zac Lee; 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona 2. *69 Matt Davison from Bobby Newcombe; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern 3. *58 Bobby Newcombe from Matt Davison; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern 58 Isaiah Fluellen from Jammal Lord; 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan St Johnny Rodgers from Jerry Tagge; 1972 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama Tim McCrady from Jeff Quinn; 1980 Sun Bowl vs. Miss. State 7. *52 Frosty Anderson from Johnny Rodgers; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame *52 Tim McCrady from Jeff Quinn; 1980 Sun Bowl vs. Miss. State *52 Terrence Nunn from Zac Taylor; 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan 10. *50 Johnny Rodgers from David Humm; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame * Scoring play Longest Rushes 1. *75 Tommie Frazier; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida 2. *68 Dennis Claridge; 1964 Orange Bowl vs. Auburn Jammal Lord; 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State Quentin Castille; 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson 5. *50 Derek Brown; 1991 Citrus Bowl vs. Georgia Tech *50 Eric Crouch; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern Ahman Green; 1998 Orange Bowl vs. Tennessee 47 Willie Miller; 2000 Fiesta Bowl vs. Tennessee Harry Wilson; 1965 Cotton Bowl vs. Arkansas Ahman Green; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida * Scoring play Interception Returns For td Michael Booker; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida Punt Returns For td Johnny Rodgers; 1972 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama DeJuan Groce; 2002 Rose Bowl vs. Miami Bobby Newcombe; 2000 Fiesta Bowl vs. Tennessee 60 DeJuan Groce; 2002 Independence Bowl vs. Ole Miss Dana Brinson; 1988 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida State Kickoff Returns For td Willie Ross; 1962 Gotham Bowl vs. Miami Fumble Returns For td Jason Peter; 1996 Orange Bowl vs. Virginia Tech Tommie Frazier had a dazzling 75-yard touchdown run in the third quarter of the 1996 Fiesta Bowl, the longest rush in Nebraska bowl game history. Frazier finished with 199 yards rushing in the No. 1 Huskers national championship victory over No. 2 Florida, which stood as an NCAA bowl game rushing record for a quarterback until FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 93

94 Nebraska Individual bowl Records Single-Game Top Performances 100-Yard Rushing Games Dan Alexander; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern Ahman Green; 1998 Orange Bowl vs. Tennessee Tommie Frazier; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida Lawrence Phillips; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida Cory Ross; 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan Mike Rozier; 1984 Orange Bowl vs. Miami Cory Ross; 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State Tony Davis; 1974 Sugar Bowl vs. Florida Quentin Castille; 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson Rick Berns; 1976 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl vs. Texas Tech 118 Mike Rozier; 1983 Orange Bowl vs. Louisiana State Eric Crouch; 2002 Rose Bowl vs. Miami Dennis Claridge; 1964 Orange Bowl vs. Auburn 108 Dan Alexander; 2000 Fiesta Bowl vs. Tennessee Tony Davis; 1974 Cotton Bowl vs. Florida Passing Yards Joe Ganz; 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson Bob Churchich; 1966 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama Tom Sorley; 1979 Orange Bowl vs. Oklahoma Tom Haase; 1991 Citrus Bowl vs. Georgia Tech Tommie Frazier; 1994 Orange Bowl vs. Florida State Bob Churchich; 1967 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama Eric Crouch; 1998 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona David Humm, 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame Turner Gill; 1983 Orange Bowl vs. Louisiana State Vince Ferragamo; 1976 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl vs. Texas Tech Receiving Yards Johnny Mitchell; 1991 Citrus Bowl vs. Georgia Tech (5 receptions) Corey Dixon; 1993 Orange Bowl vs. Louisiana State (5 receptions) 123 Niles Paul; 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona (4 receptions) Chuck Malito; 1976 Bluebonnet Bowl vs. Texas Tech (3 receptions) 107 Tim McCrady; 1980 Sun Bowl vs. Mississippi State (2 receptions) Todd Peterson; 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson (4 receptions) Terrence Nunn; 2005 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan (4 receptions) Matt Davison; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern (3 receptions) Johnny Rodgers; 1972 Orange Bowl vs. Alabama (4 receptions) 84 Irving Fryar; 1983 Orange Bowl vs. Louisiana State (5 receptions) 84 Isaiah Fluellen; 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State (4 receptions) Longest Field Goals Josh Brown; 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern Paul Rogers; 1969 Sun Bowl vs. Georgia 50 Greg Barrios; 1989 Orange Bowl vs. Miami 50 Alex Henery; 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona Alex Henery; 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson Alex Henery; 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona Rich Sanger; 1974 Cotton Bowl vs. Texas Paul Rogers; 1969 Sun Bowl vs. Georgia 42 Dale Klein; 1987 Sugar Bowl vs. Louisiana State Alex Henery; 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona Leading Scorers Johnny Rodgers; 1973 Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame Lawrence Phillips; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida 18 Scott Frost; 1998 Orange Bowl vs. Tennessee Paul Rogers; 1969 Sun Bowl vs. Georgia Alex Henery; 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona Sacks 1. 3 Trev Alberts; 1994 Orange Bowl vs. Florida State (29 yards) 3 Dwayne Harris; 1995 Orange Bowl vs. Miami (11 yards) 3. 2 Terrell Farley; 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida (9 yards) 2 Aaron Wills, 2000 Fiesta Bowl vs. Tennessee (8 yards) 2 Trevor Johnson; 2002 Independence Bowl vs. Mississippi (19 yards) 2 Trevor Johnson; 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State (16 yards) 2 Demorrio Williams; 2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State (12 yards) 2 Ndamukong Suh; 2009 Gator Bowl vs. Clemson (19 yards) 2 Pierre Allen; 2009 Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona (20 yards) All-Time Bowl Leaders Rushing Yards Dan Alexander, (three games) Mike Rozier, (three games) Ahman Green, (three games) Lawrence Phillips, (three games) Tommie Frazier, (four games) Most Attempts: 66; Mike Rozier, Passing Yards Bob Churchich, (three games) Eric Crouch, (four games) Tommie Frazier, (four games) Jerry Tagge, (three games) Turner Gill, (two games) Most Attempts: 66, Bob Churchich, (three games) Most Completions: 41, Bob Churchich, (three games) Receiving Yards Matt Davison, , (three games) Johnny Rodgers, (three games) Johnny Mitchell, (two games) Corey Dixon, , (two games) Tim Smith, , (three games) Most Receptions: 11, Johnny Rodgers, (three games) Scoring Kris Brown (four games) Josh Brown, (four games) Johnny Rodgers, (three games) 30 Scott Frost, (two games) Alex Henery, (two games) Touchdowns: 5, Frost and Rodgers NCAA Bowl Records Held by Nebraska Individual» Most Extra-Point Kick Attempts-- 9, Josh Brown, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern (tied with five others)» Most Extra-Point Kicks Made-- 9, Josh Brown, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern (tied with five others) Team» Most Points-- 66, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern» Most Points Scored in One Quarter-- Second quarter, 31 points, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern» Most Touchdowns-- 9, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern (tied with four other teams)» Most Net Rushing Yards (68 att.), 1996 Fiesta Bowl vs. Florida» Most Punt Returns-- 9, 2000 Alamo Bowl vs. Northwestern (tied with one other team) 94 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

95 Nebraska s All-Time BOWL Games 1941 Rose bowl Stanford - 21 NEBRASka Gotham bowl NEBRASka - 36 miami BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL 1965 Cotton bowl ArkANSAS - 10 NEBRASka - 7 Score by Quarters final Stanford Nebraska Statistics Nebraska stanford First Downs 9 15 Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 1, Nebraska was only the third Big Six team to play in a postseason bowl game, but the Cornhuskers made their first bowl trip a memorable one with an invitation to the granddaddy of them all The Rose Bowl. Under the warm California sun in Pasadena, Coach Biff Jones Cornhuskers led Clark Shaughnessy s Stanford Indians twice in the first half, but fell victim to the innovative T-formation, The Huskers took a 7-0 lead just six plays after the kickoff when fullback Vike Francis plunged over from the two. Stanford tied the count four plays later when Hugh Gallarneau bolted over from nine yards out. In the second quarter, the Huskers took the lead again on a 33-yard Herm Rohrig-to-Allen Zikmund pass, but the Indians came back on Frankie Albert s 41-yard TD pass to Gallarneau for a halftime lead. A 39-yard TD punt return by Pete Kmetovic iced the game for the Indians in the third quarter. The 92,000 fans on hand made up the largest crowd ever to see Nebraska play until the 2002 Rose Bowl (93,781). Score by Quarters final Miami Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Miami First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards New York, N.Y., Dec. 15, Playing under Coach Bob Devaney, Nebraska won its first bowl game in three tries, upsetting Miami and George Mira, 36-34, in the second and last of New York s now-defunct Gotham Bowl. Playing in Yankee Stadium before only 6,166 fans in freezing weather, the Huskers and Hurricanes put on one of the greatest bowl shows ever, trading scores in every quarter. Willie Ross one-yard plunge and Bill Thunder Thornton s subsequent two-point conversion run gave the Huskers a lead just minutes into the fourth quarter. Mira, who passed for 321 yards, led a valiant comeback attempt but was thwarted by a last-minute interception by Husker guard Bob Brown. Score by Quarters final Arkansas Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Arkansas First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Dallas, Texas, Jan. 1, Coach Frank Broyles' Arkansas Razorbacks mounted an 80-yard fourth quarter drive against a previously impregnable Nebraska defense to down the Huskers, 10-7, in NU's first Dallas appearance. The Huskers had led most of the way in one of the greatest defensive battles in bowl history. Arkansas opened the scoring on a 31-yard Tom McKnelly field goal in the first quarter. Sophomore Harry Wilson then capped a 69-yard Husker march in the second quarter with a one-yard plunge to give Nebraska a 7-3 halftime lead. The Huskers held that lead until Bobby Burnett finished the Arkansas drive with a three-yard TD run with 4:41 left in the game. In the fierce defensive struggle, first downs were even at 11, and the Razorbacks held a slim edge in total offense, Orange bowl Duke - 34 NEBRASka - 7 Score by Quarters final Duke Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Duke First Downs 9 23 Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, If Nebraska s first bowl bid was a memorable one, its second was one to forget. The 1954 Cornhuskers finished second behind Oklahoma in the Big Seven race and went to Miami under the no-repeat rule. Making their first bowl appearance in 14 years, Bill Glassford s Cornhuskers trailed Duke s Blue Devils at the half, 14-0, but pulled within 14-7 early in the third quarter after a minus two-yard Duke punt. Halfback Don Comstock scored from the three to cap a 35-yard drive. After that, it was all Duke. Coach Bill Murray s Blue Devils rolled 65 yards to score on their next possession and added two more tallies in the fourth quarter to ice the game, Orange bowl NEBRASka - 13 AubuRN - 7 Score by Quarters final Auburn Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Auburn First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, Nebraska made its second Orange Bowl trip a happier one than the first with a 13-7 win over Auburn in the 1964 Miami classic. The Huskers evened their bowl record with the win and handed Bob Devaney his second bowl win in as many tries. Husker quarterback Dennis Claridge broke the game open before most of the 72,647 fans had settled in their seats. On the Huskers' second play from scrimmage, Claridge bolted 68 yards down the sideline to put NU ahead 7-0. At the time, it was the longest TD run in Orange Bowl history. Moments later, Dave Theisen broke another Orange Bowl record with a 31-yard field goal. The record lasted until the second quarter when Theisen booted a 36-yarder to give NU a 13-0 halftime lead. Auburn quarterback Jimmy Sidle almost brought the Tigers back, but Husker linebacker John Kirby batted a fourth-and-four pass away at the goal line with less than three minutes to go to preserve the win for Nebraska Orange bowl ALABAma - 39 NEBRASka - 28 Score by Quarters final Alabama Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Alabama First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, With the national championship riding on the outcome, Coach Bob Devaney's Huskers took on Alabama's Crimson Tide for the first time. Nebraska went into the game 10-0 and ranked third, while Alabama was and fourth. Earlier in the day, top-ranked Michigan State lost to UCLA in the Rose Bowl and LSU knocked off No. 2 Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl to set up a national title game in the Orange Bowl. Playing in Nebraska's first night bowl game, 'Bama won the title The Tide led 24-7 at the half and the game was never in serious doubt, but led by the passing of Bob Churchich, the Huskers fought back and made the final score respectable. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 95

96 Nebraska s All-Time BOWL Games 1967 Sugar bowl ALABAma - 34 NEBRASka - 7 Score by Quarters final Alabama Nebraska Orange bowl NEBRASka - 17 LSU - 12 Score by Quarters final LSU Nebraska Orange bowl NEBRASka - 40 NotRE dame - 6 Score by Quarters final Notre Dame Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Alabama First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards New Orleans, La., Jan. 2, Never one to duck a challenge, Coach Bob Devaney and his Huskers accepted a bid for a rematch with Alabama and Bear Bryant in the Sugar Bowl. It turned out to be a little too much of a challenge as No. 3 'Bama handed the No. 6 Huskers a 34-7 thumping. The Tide rolled up a 17-0 first-quarter advantage and led at halftime, 24-0, behind the passing of Kenny Stabler. Sophomore fullback Dick Davis prevented a complete whitewashing with a 15-yard TD catch of a Bob Churchich pass on the first play of the fourth quarter for NU's only score. Churchich sparkled again against the Tide, completing 21-of-34 passes for 201 yards. With the defeat, the Huskers became just the second team in NCAA history, behind Alabama, to hold the dubious distinction of having lost in each of the four major bowls. Statistics Nebraska lsu First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, Playing under the lights in Miami's Orange Bowl for the first time in five years, Coach Bob Devaney's Nebraska Cornhuskers won the first of two straight national titles by virtue of a win over LSU and some fortunate circumstances. Earlier in the day, top-ranked Texas was upset by Notre Dame, 24-11, in the Cotton Bowl, and No. 2 Ohio State was shocked by Stanford, 27-17, in the Rose Bowl. That left the door to the title wide open for No. 3 Nebraska. The Huskers responded by building a 10-0 first-quarter lead on a 25-yard field goal by Paul Rogers and a three-yard TD run by Joe Orduna. But a pair of Mark Lumpkin FGs and a 31-yard Buddy Lee-to-Al Coffee TD pass on the last play of the third quarter gave the aroused Tigers a lead. Nebraska showed its grit by driving 67 yards. Quarterback Jerry Tagge stretched the ball over from the one-yard line with 8:50 left, and the Huskers clinched their first national title. Statistics Nebraska Notre Dame First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers went wild, scoring four touchdowns and passing for another, as the Cornhuskers became the first team to win three straight Orange Bowls, romping over Notre Dame, In his last game as a Cornhusker, Rodgers was moved to I-back from his usual wingback position, and on the game's first play he took a pitchout for a 13-yard gain. It was a sign of things to come. "Johnny R" capped his career by scoring on runs of eight, four and five yards and caught the Irish defense by surprise with a 52-yard TD pass to Frosty Anderson in the second quarter. He scored the last of his 50 career TDs (including bowls) when he caught a sideline pass from Dave Humm in the third quarter and scampered 50 yards to paydirt. The contest marked the final appearance of Head Coach Bob Devaney on the Husker sideline, as he retired after the season with a record and two national titles in 11 years at Nebraska Sun bowl NEBRASka - 45 GEORGIA - 6 Score by Quarters final Georgia Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Georgia First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Orange bowl NEBRASka - 38 ALABAma - 6 Score by Quarters final Alabama Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Alabama First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Cotton bowl NEBRASka - 19 texas - 3 Score by Quarters final Texas Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Texas First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards El Paso, Texas, Dec. 20, Golden-toed Paul Rogers booted a Sun Bowl-record four field goals all in the first quarter and Coach Bob Devaney's Huskers romped to a 45-6 win over Georgia in the 35th edition of El Paso's Sun Bowl. Rogers booted FGs of 50, 32, 42 and 37 yards, and sophomore I-back Jeff Kinney added a TD run of 11 yards that gave Nebraska an 18-0 lead at the end of the first quarter, and the Huskers were never threatened. For his record-setting effort, Rogers was named the game's outstanding offensive player. The Big Eight co-champion Cornhuskers rolled up a total offense advantage over the outmanned Bulldogs. Dan Schneiss led the Husker rushers with 63 yards, and Van Brownson completed 11- of-18 passes for 109 yards. After two years away from the bowl scene, Nebraska started an NCAA record run of 35 consecutive bowl appearances for the Huskers ( ) in the Sun Bowl. Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, It was supposed to be another Game of the Century, rivaling Nebraska s win over Oklahoma a few weeks earlier. The 12-0 Huskers were No. 1, the 11-0 Alabama Crimson Tide were No. 2, but the Orange Bowl had a dream game for a little less than a quarter. The Huskers struck early on a two-yard TD run by Jeff Kinney before Johnny Rodgers broke the Tide's back with a 77-yard punt return for a touchdown on the last play of the first quarter. The Huskers added two more scores in the second stanza, and by halftime the Huskers left no doubt about who was No. 1, as Nebraska led The Huskers continued to dominate and rolled to a 38-6 win, giving Nebraska a second straight national title and Coach Bob Devaney a satisfying first win in three tries over Alabama Coach Bear Bryant. Dallas, Texas, Jan. 1, Tom Osborne s Nebraska Cornhuskers broke open a tight contest in the third quarter with a pair of game-breaking plays to chalk up a 19-3 win over the Texas Longhorns. The chilled crowd of 67,500 saw the Big Eight s runner-up and the Southwest Conference champion battle to a 3-3 tie at halftime, thanks to a brilliant Longhorn goal-line stand just before the gun. But the Huskers were not to be denied and midway through the third quarter, safety Bob Thornton returned a Texas field goal try 41 yards to set up the clinching touchdown. Ritch Bahe got the final 12 yards on a reverse to make it Four plays later, John Bell recovered a Texas fumble at the Longhorn 19, and Tony Davis ripped in from the three to make it Rich Sanger kicked a 43-yard field goal with 8:09 left to complete the scoring. Texas had scored first on a 22-yard field goal by Bill Schott in the wake of a Husker fumble, but early in the second quarter, defensive end Steve Manstedt picked up a Roosevelt Leaks fumble in mid-air and raced 65 yards to the eight. But a stiff Longhorn defense forced a 24-yard field goal by Sanger. 96 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

97 Nebraska s All-Time BOWL Games 1974 Sugar bowl NEBRASka - 13 florida - 10 Score by Quarters final Florida Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Florida First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards New Orleans, La., Dec. 31, Rallying from a 10-0 deficit, Nebraska scored three times in the fourth quarter to win its sixth straight bowl game with a defeat of the Florida Gators. Florida scored once in the first quarter and kicked a field goal in the second, while holding Nebraska's usually strong offense to 138 total yards. But in the fourth quarter, Tony Davis, Terry Luck, kicker Mike Coyle and the Blackshirts led Nebraska to victory. Freshman sensation I-back Monte Anthony scored the Huskers' first touchdown with 13:24 left in the game, when he ran straight up the middle for two yards and a score. Coyle's kick was good, and the Huskers trailed Davis set up Coyle's two deciding field goals with inspired running, as he picked up 126 yards on 17 carries, including the longest run of the game for 40 yards. For his performance, Davis was named the game's most valuable player, an award he also received in the Cotton Bowl the previous year. Coyle tied the score on a 37-yard boot with 7:13 left in the game, and his 39-yard kick gave the Huskers the win BluebONNet bowl NEBRASka - 27 texas tech - 24 Score by Quarters final Texas Tech Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Texas Tech First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Houston, Texas, Dec. 31, In the most exciting bowl game of the year, Nebraska edged a determined Texas Tech team, 27-24, in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl. Twice Nebraska rallied to overcome 10-point deficits. With Texas Tech ahead 17-7 and time running out in the second quarter, quarterback Vince Ferragamo moved the Cornhuskers 80 yards in less than two minutes to score on a 22-yard touchdown pass to Mark Dufresne. But Texas Tech running back Billy Taylor countered in the third quarter with an eight-yard TD run to open the gap to Once again, the Cornhuskers started to work on the Texas Tech lead. Rick Berns broke around the right end and dashed untouched 18 yards into the end zone to put Nebraska within three. The Huskers took the lead when Ferragamo connected with Chuck Malito for a 23-yard touchdown pass. Malito s touchdown proved to be the final score, but the game was in doubt until Reg Gast recovered a Red Raider fumble with 1:34 left in the game. The fumble killed a Tech threat and allowed Nebraska to run out the clock BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL 1979 Orange bowl OkLAHOma - 31 NEBRASka - 24 Score by Quarters final Oklahoma Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Oklahoma First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, In the first-ever matchup of Big Eight teams in a bowl game, Nebraska just missed duplicating its win over Oklahoma several weeks earlier in losing to the Sooners, Nebraska got off to a fast start in trying for an unprecedented double over OU, driving 80 yards in 15 plays after the opening kickoff to take a 7-0 lead on Tom Sorley's 21-yard touchdown pass to Tim Smith. The Huskers then watched the revenge-minded Sooners score 24 unanswered points. Nebraska's rally started with 9:12 left in the game when I-back Rick Berns capped a 78-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown run that reduced the deficit to A little more than a minute later, defensive tackle David Clark recovered quarterback Thomas Lott's fumble at the OU 42, and the Huskers were back in the game. Oklahoma's defense yielded 35 yards to the seven, but stiffened to stop I-back Craig Johnson on a fourth-and-one with 4:24 to go to seal the win. The Huskers did march 58 yards in 10 plays to score on a two-yard pass from Sorley to Junior Miller on the final play of the game Fiesta bowl ARIZONA State - 17 NEBRASka - 14 Score by Quarters final Arizona State Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Arizona State First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Tempe, Ariz., Dec. 26, Nebraska's record-tying sixgame bowl win streak was snapped by Arizona State in the 1975 Fiesta Bowl, when the Sun Devils edged the Huskers, 17-14, before 51,396 partisan fans on ASU s home field. The final blow came with 4:50 remaining in the game, when ASU kicker Dan Kush successfully booted a 29-yard field goal, breaking a tie and capping a rally from a 14-6 deficit after three quarters. Fighting to the very end, Nebraska took the ensuing kickoff and drove to the Arizona State 31-yard line with less than two minutes to play. The Huskers' next two plays were incomplete passes, but on third down, quarterback Terry Luck hit fullback Tony Davis with a pass at the ASU 21-yard line. Davis was hit hard by two Arizona State players and fumbled the ball. The Sun Devils recovered, killed the clock and claimed the win. Nebraska ended the 1975 season at 10-2 and ranked No. 9 in the country. The Huskers lost their last two games of the year to Oklahoma, 35-10, and Arizona State, which finished 1-2 in the final AP poll Liberty bowl NEBRASka - 21 NortH carolina - 17 Score by Quarters final North Carolina Nebraska Statistics Nebraska North Carolina First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 19, Quarterback Randy Garcia came off the bench in the fourth quarter to throw two touchdown passes and rally Nebraska from a 10-point, fourth-quarter deficit to a win over North Carolina in the 19th annual Liberty Bowl. Garcia, who replaced starter Tom Sorley, first hit wingback Curtis Craig, who made a sensational diving catch, for a 10-yard touchdown with 10:51 left to cut the Husker deficit to Garcia then threw a 34-yard scoring pass to Tim Smith with 3:16 left in the game to cap a rally that ended UNC s upset hopes. The Tar Heels drew first blood early in the second quarter on a 12-yard scoring pass from Matt Kupec to tight end Brooks Williams. After the Huskers tied the game at 7-7 on a 15-yard touchdown run by fullback Dodie Donnell, Kupec threw a 10-yard scoring pass to fullback Bob Loomis late in the half for a 14-7 North Carolina lead at intermission. Carolina appeared to take control at 17-7 late in the third quarter on a 47-yard field goal by Tom Biddle, before Garcia s heroics brought NU back COTTON bowl HoustON - 17 NEBRASka - 14 Score by Quarters final Houston Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Houston First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Dallas, Texas, Jan. 1, Reserve quarterback Terry Elston threw a six-yard, fourth-down touchdown pass to Eric Herring with just 12 seconds left as Houston handed Nebraska a heartbreaking loss in a six-year string of incredible finishes in Husker bowl games. Before a CBS national audience, the Huskers and Cougars battled tooth-and-nail for a full 60 minutes. The goal-line situation at the end was a fitting finale. Nebraska struck first as Jarvis Redwine scored on a nineyard run late in the first period, but Houston responded when Elston scored to knot the game 7-7 at the half. After a scoreless third period, Southwest Conference champion Houston took its first lead of the game on a 41- yard field goal by Ken Hatfield with 8:25 left. The Huskers then forced a Houston fumble and Jeff Quinn found Jeff Finn for the go-ahead touchdown with 3:56 remaining. The next 3:44 were all Elston, as the junior accounted for all but 11 yards in the Cougars' winning 66-yard drive, completing 5-of-7 passes for 45 yards, including three for crucial first downs, and rushing three times for 10 yards. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 97

98 Nebraska s All-Time BOWL Games 1980 Sun bowl NEBRASka - 31 mississippi State - 17 Score by Quarters final Mississippi State Nebraska Orange bowl NEBRASka - 21 LSU - 20 Score by Quarters final LSU Nebraska Sugar bowl NEBRASka - 28 LSU - 10 Score by Quarters final LSU Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Mississippi State First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards El Paso, Texas, Dec. 27, A great passing performance by senior Jeff Quinn and a stout defensive effort enabled Nebraska to enjoy a successful return to the Sun Bowl by downing Mississippi State, The Huskers drew first blood just 2:30 into the game when, on the first play after MSU s Mardye McDole fumbled a Nebraska punt, split end Todd Brown scored on a 23-yard end-around. NU added 10 points in the second quarter on a 22-yard Kevin Seibel field goal and an eight-yard Quinnto-Jeff Finn pass to take a 17-0 lead into the locker room at halftime. MSU finally scored in the third quarter on a 47-yard field goal and appeared to be gaining momentum when Husker defensive end Jimmy Williams recovered a fumble at the Bulldog 25 to set up a two-yard touchdown run by Andra Franklin. The Huskers iced the game with a 52-yard Quinn-to-Tim McCrady pass late in the game. For their efforts, Williams and Quinn were named the outstanding players of the 1980 Sun Bowl Orange bowl clemson - 22 NEBRASka - 15 Score by Quarters final Clemson Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Clemson First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, The battle between top-ranked Clemson and No. 4 Nebraska was for the national title as No. 2 Georgia and No. 3 Alabama lost their bowl games. The dream of a third national title in 12 years was not to be for the Huskers, as their own errors and standout performances by Clemson quarterback Homer Jordan and the Tiger defense gave the South Carolina school its first national title and a 12-0 season with a victory. The Tigers scored first on a 41-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead, but NU came back and took a 7-3 lead midway through the first quarter on a 25-yard TD pass from I-back Mike Rozier to wingback Anthony Steels. The opportunistic Tigers then took advantage of Husker errors to score 19 unanswered points and led 22-7 after three periods. Early in the fourth quarter, the Huskers came back on a 26-yard scoring run and a two-point conversion by Roger Craig, cutting the margin to But an eighth untimely penalty stopped another promising drive moments later, and the elusive Jordan ate up all but six seconds of the last 5:24. Statistics Nebraska lsu First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, Nebraska was its own worst enemy for most of the game, but the Huskers pulled out a victory over LSU with a strong second half. After jumping out to an early 7-0 lead, NU appeared poised for another score following an interception. But Nebraska turned the ball right back over to set up a tying Tiger touchdown. The Huskers then fumbled the ball away at the LSU 15, forced a punt and fumbled it at their own 45 to set up another LSU score. Then NU threw an interception and was thankful to be down only 14-7 at halftime. The second half did not start out any better, as NU missed a field goal and fumbled again to set up a field goal that gave LSU a 17-7 lead. But down 10 points, the Husker offense came alive, driving 80 yards in 12 plays to score on an 11-yard pass from Turner Gill to Mike Rozier, and going 47 yards in seven plays to regain the lead, 21-17, early in the fourth quarter on a one-yard run by Gill. Another interception set up an LSU field goal that cut the margin to But the Husker offense sealed the win by eating up the final 5: Orange bowl miami - 31 NEBRASka - 30 Score by Quarters final Miami Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Miami First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Jan. 2, In one of the most exciting bowl games ever played, No. 4 Miami overcame two rallies from double-digit deficits from No. 1 Nebraska to win the national championship. The game was decided when strong safety Ken Calhoun knocked Turner Gill's two-point PAT pass out of Jeff Smith's hands with 48 seconds left in the game, preserving a home-field win for Miami. Behind Bernie Kosar, Miami jumped to a quick 17-0 first-quarter lead and never trailed. The Huskers rallied to score two second-quarter touchdowns, then tied the game early in the second half on a Scott Livingston field goal, but Miami scored twice in a five-minute span later in the third period to put the visitors in a hole. Jeff Smith came in for injured Heisman Trophy winner Mike Rozier and rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns, the second, a 24-yarder on fourth-and-eight, to get the Huskers within Coach Tom Osborne eschewed the PAT kick, and a tie that would have assured Nebraska the national title, and decided to go for it all. But, thanks to Calhoun, Gill, Smith and Osborne came up just short. Statistics Nebraska lsu First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards New Orleans, La., Jan. 1, Senior quarterback Craig Sundberg closed out his career in grand style, as he led the Huskers back from a 10-0 first-half deficit to a win over Louisiana State in the 51st annual Sugar Bowl. LSU scored on two of its first three possessions to grab the early lead, but after a rocky start, the Sundberg-led NU offense put up 28 unanswered points. Two of the Huskers four touchdowns were set up by a defense that forced six Tiger turnovers, including five interceptions. Doug DuBose helped spark Nebraska with a 102-yard rushing effort, but it was Sundberg who provided most of the punch and was named the game s most valuable player. Starting for the first time since arm trouble knocked him out of the starting lineup at midseason, Sundberg completed 10-of-15 passes for 143 yards, threw for three touchdowns and ran for the go-ahead score on a nine-yard sprint 6:46 into the second half. Sundberg s three touchdown passes tied a Nebraska bowl record. Two of those scoring tosses went to tight end Todd Frain, tying another NU bowl mark Fiesta bowl MicHIGAN - 27 NEBRASka - 23 Score by Quarters final Michigan Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Michigan First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Tempe, Ariz., Jan. 1, After building a 14-3 halftime lead, Nebraska self-destructed in the third quarter and was never able to recover completely in dropping a decision to Michigan in the Sunkist Fiesta Bowl. The Huskers used a pair of second-quarter touchdowns by I-back Doug DuBose to take the lead, but a fumble on the third play of the second half set up a 21-yard Wolverine touchdown drive that cut the NU margin to Nebraska fumbled again on the second play after the ensuing kickoff, setting up a 38-yard touchdown drive that put Michigan up for good, Nebraska s next drive stalled after one first down, and the Wolverines blocked Dan Wingard s punt, recovering it at the NU six-yard line. The Nebraska defense held, and a 19-yard Pat Moons field goal made it Michigan, 8:18 into the second half. Later in the period, the Maize and Blue took advantage of two pass interference penalties to score another touchdown to build what proved to be an insurmountable lead. 98 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

99 Nebraska s All-Time BOWL Games 1987 Sugar bowl NEBRASka - 30 LSU Orange bowl miami - 23 NEBRASka BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL 1991 Citrus bowl GEORGIA tech - 45 NEBRASka - 21 Score by Quarters final LSU Nebraska Statistics Nebraska lsu First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards New Orleans, La., Jan. 1, Louisiana State had a 66-yard touchdown drive in the first three minutes of the contest and another 66-yard touchdown drive in the last three minutes of the game. In between, Nebraska dominated the Tigers by running off 30 unanswered points to post a win in the USF&G Sugar Bowl, the Huskers 25th bowl appearance. Between those two Tiger drives, Nebraska gained 334 yards to LSU s 59, and had a first-down advantage of The Huskers made a remarkable recovery from a disheartening loss to Oklahoma at the end of the regular season and posted Nebraska s fourth bowl win over LSU in as many tries and the third in five years. Steve Taylor became the second Nebraska quarterback in three years to win the Miller-Digby Trophy as the Sugar Bowl MVP. He completed 11-of-19 passes for 110 yards and one touchdown and rushed 20 times for 63 yards and another score. Of Taylor s 173 total offensive yards, 90 came in two drives in which the Huskers went from a 7-3 deficit to a 17-7 lead Fiesta bowl florida State - 31 NEBRASka - 28 Score by Quarters final Florida State Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Florida State First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Tempe, Ariz., Jan. 1, Florida State quarterback Danny McManus hit Ronald Lewis with a 15-yard, fourth-down touchdown pass with 3:07 left in the game to give Florida State a win over Nebraska. The TD pass capped a 97-yard touchdown drive by the Seminoles, who had taken over at their three-yard line with 6:58 to go when a fumble kept the Huskers from putting the game away. It was a frustrating day for Nebraska, which jumped to a 14-0 first-quarter lead on a short drive set up by a Richard Bell punt return, and a 52-yard punt return touchdown by Dana Brinson. The Husker defense held FSU to just 82 yards on the ground, including only 28 yards by standout tailback Sammie Smith. But McManus threw for 375 yards, his career high by 100 yards. He was named the offensive player of the game, while Husker tackle Neil Smith earned defensive honors. Even after Florida State took the late lead, the Huskers almost rallied, but Steve Taylor s 58-yard pass to Morgan Gregory that advanced NU to the Seminole two-yard line was called back because of a penalty. Score by Quarters final Miami Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Miami First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Jan. 2, Second-ranked Miami s quickness, particularly on defense, proved to be too much for No. 6 Nebraska, as the Hurricanes dominated the Huskers, Despite the win and a final 11-1 record, the Hurricanes were unable to lay claim to a second straight national title, which went to undefeated Notre Dame. Although the Nebraska defense held the Miami offense to 354 total-offense yards, nearly 100 yards less than its season average, the Huskers never could get untracked against the Hurricanes second-ranked defense. After leading the nation in rushing at yards per game during the regular season, NU managed only 80 yards rushing against Miami and finished with 10 first downs. NU needed a career-long 50-yard field goal by Gregg Barrios to capitalize on its only serious scoring threat. Early in the third quarter, Tahaun Lewis picked off a pass and returned it to the Miami 37. But the Huskers had to settle for Barrios field goal, which prevented Nebraska s first shutout since the 1973 season Fiesta bowl florida State - 41 NEBRASka - 17 Score by Quarters final Florida State Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Florida State First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Tempe, Ariz., Jan. 1, Fifth-ranked Florida State rode the arm of quarterback Peter Tom Willis and the talents of a bevy of quick, talented receivers to a win over No. 6 Nebraska in the 19th Sunkist Fiesta Bowl. NU had the lead twice in the first half after driving 69 yards for a touchdown on their first possession, and taking a 10-7 lead on a field goal in the second period. From then on, it was all FSU. The Seminoles scored touchdowns on five of their next seven possessions to build a lead at the end of three quarters. In the process, Willis had the best passing day ever against NU in a bowl game, completing 25-of-40 passes for 422 yards and five touchdowns. For the second straight year, the Huskers faced a bowl opponent that was probably the best team in the nation, but had virtually no hope of winning the national title because of untimely defeats early in the year. FSU lost its first two games in 1989 to Southern Mississippi and Clemson, then roared back to win its last 10, including a victory over eventual No. 1 Miami. Score by Quarters final Georgia Tech Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Georgia Tech First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Orlando, Fla., Jan. 1, Despite a second-quarter rally, Nebraska was unable to overcome a 21-0 deficit as the Huskers fell to undefeated Georgia Tech, 45-21, in the Florida Citrus Bowl. The Yellow Jackets finished with the victory and edged Colorado for the UPI national title, while the Buffaloes, who had beaten NU, 27-12, in November, claimed the AP crown. Two freshmen gave Husker fans a ray of hope after Tech took a three-touchdown lead. All-Big Eight tight end Johnny Mitchell hauled in a 30-yard touchdown pass from Tom Haase, then I-back Derek Brown sprinted 50 yards to cut the margin to with 5:07 left in the half. But that was as close as Nebraska would get, and running back William Bell s two fourth-quarter touchdowns sealed the Huskers fate. Mitchell finished the game with five receptions for an NU bowl record 138 yards, while Brown rushed for 99 yards, and Haase came off the bench to complete 14-of-21 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns Orange bowl miami - 22 NEBRASka - 0 Score by Quarters final Miami Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Miami First Downs 9 25 Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, No. 1-ranked Miami, playing on its home field for at least a share of its fourth national title in nine years, used overwhelming team speed and a smothering defense to blank Nebraska, It was the Cornhuskers first shutout defeat in 221 games since the 1973 season. The win left the Hurricanes 12-0 on the season with a split national title, joining a 12-0 Washington team that beat Nebraska, 36-21, at Lincoln in September. The Hurricanes were No. 1 in the Associated Press poll, while the Huskies claimed the top spot in the USA Today/CNN Coaches poll. It was the second straight year for a split title, and for the second straight year Nebraska, 9-2-1, lost to both teams involved, having been defeated by Colorado and Georgia Tech the previous season. Miami held Nebraska to 82 rushing yards after the Huskers had won the NCAA rushing title in the regular season at yards per game. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 99

100 Nebraska s All-Time BOWL Games 1993 Orange bowl florida State - 27 NEBRASka - 14 Score by Quarters final Florida State Nebraska Orange bowl NEBRASka - 24 miami - 17 Score by Quarters final Miami Nebraska Orange bowl NEBRASka - 41 virginia tech - 21 Score by Quarters final Virginia Tech Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Florida State First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, The Seminoles scored 20 straight points to open the game and cruised to a victory. Nebraska had missed on two field goal opportunities, while Florida State was good on two attempts. After Nebraska stalled on its first possession of the second half, the Seminoles put together an 85-yard drive to go up That would prove to be FSU s last score, as the Husker defense forced the Seminoles to punt on all of their five remaining possessions. Tommie Frazier connected with Gerald Armstrong on a one-yard pass with 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter to pull within 13, but two interceptions thwarted the comeback bid. The No. 11 Huskers turned the ball over three times after leading the nation in turnover margin during the regular season. NU was limited to 144 yards rushing after leading the nation in that category during the regular season. NU dropped to 9-3 on the season and finished 14th in the final polls, its 24th consecutive year finishing in the AP top 25. FSU finished second to Alabama in the rankings Orange bowl florida State - 18 NEBRASka - 16 Score by Quarters final Florida State Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Florida State First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, Nebraska came up just short against Florida State, losing in the final seconds of the national title game. NU entered the game ranked first in the coaches poll, while FSU was No. 1 in the AP poll. Nebraska had a punt return for a touchdown called back, but the Huskers still led 7-6 at the half on the strength of a Tommie Frazier 34-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Baul. In the third quarter, FSU scored on a one-yard TD run and followed with a 39-yard field goal for a 15-7 lead. NU answered when Lawrence Phillips scored from 12 yards out on the first play of the fourth quarter to make it Late in the fourth quarter, Frazier sprinted down to the FSU 4, setting up a Byron Bennett 27-yard field goal that put NU on top with 1:16 remaining. FSU Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward then led the Seminoles downfield, and Scott Bentley kicked a 22-yard field goal with 21 seconds left to give FSU an lead. Frazier came right back and hit Trumane Bell for a 29- yard gain and the Huskers were able to call timeout with one second remaining to set up a game-winning 45-yard field goal attempt that sailed wide left. Statistics Nebraska Miami First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Jan. 1, Behind a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown runs by fullback Cory Schlesinger, No. 1 Nebraska defeated third-ranked Miami, 24-17, to capture its first national title since The title was the first for NU Head Coach Tom Osborne, whose teams fell just short in the 1982, 1984 and 1994 Orange Bowls. After spotting the Hurricanes a 10-0 advantage at the end of the first quarter, the Huskers trailed 10-7 at half following a second-quarter Brook Berringer 19-yard touchdown pass to Mark Gilman. Miami extended the margin to 17-7 on a 44-yard touchdown pass five plays into the third quarter, but would not score again. On Miami s next possession, Dwayne Harris sacked Frank Costa for a safety. In the fourth quarter, Schlesinger scored from 15 yards out and NU converted its two-point try to tie the game at After forcing a three-and-out on Miami s next possession, Nebraska marched 58 yards on six plays before Schlesinger s 14-yard score gave the Huskers a lead. Kareem Moss ended any Hurricane comeback hopes with an interception Fiesta bowl NEBRASka - 62 florida - 24 Score by Quarters final Florida Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Florida First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Tempe, Ariz., Jan. 2, In one of the greatest performances in college football history, top-ranked Nebraska became only the second team ever to post perfect back-to-back national championship seasons with a victory over No. 2 Florida. The 38-point margin was the second largest in a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown. The Huskers trailed 10-6 at the end of the first period before striking for 29 unanswered points in the second quarter. Lawrence Phillips 42-yard score gave NU a advantage. Jamel Williams then sacked Danny Wuerffel for a safety and NU added an Ahman Green touchdown run on the ensuing possession. After Kris Brown s field goal made it 25-10, Michael Booker intercepted a Wuerffel pass and returned it 42 yards for a touchdown, giving the Huskers a cushion. Brown s second field goal of the quarter extended the lead to at halftime. Tommie Frazier scored on a pair of long touchdowns in the second half - including a 75-yard TD run - to finish with 199 yards rushing. NU rushed for an NCAA bowl-record 524 yards in the performance and held Florida to minus-28 yards on the ground. Statistics Nebraska Virginia Tech First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Dec. 31, Nebraska used strong performances from I-back Damon Benning and quarterback Scott Frost to down 10th-ranked Virginia Tech, The sixth-ranked Huskers picked up their third straight bowl victory, as Benning rushed for 95 yards and scored on touchdown runs of 33 and six yards. The Hokies led 7-0 after the first quarter, before Nebraska scored 17 straight points. Kris Brown s 25-yard field goal cut the Hokie lead to 7-3, before Scott Frost scored on a five-yard touchdown run. The NU defense pushed the margin to 17-7 after Jason Peter recovered a fumble and raced 31 yards for a touchdown. Jim Druckenmiller threw a pair of touchdown passes to close the gap to midway through the third quarter before NU scored the final 17 points. Benning scored on a six-yard run, while Brown added a 37-yard field goal before a 22-yard touchdown run by Frost with three minutes left clinched the victory Orange bowl NEBRASka - 42 tennessee - 17 Score by Quarters final Tennessee Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Tennessee First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Miami, Fla., Jan. 2, Nebraska sent Tom Osborne out on top in his final game as head coach, as the Huskers defeated Tennessee, 42-17, giving Coach Osborne his third undefeated national championship season in four years. In a showdown between two of the top offenses in the nation, the Husker defense would steal the spotlight early, forcing a pair of Vol turnovers that led directly to touchdowns. Ahman Green opened the scoring from one yard out, before Shevin Wiggins 10-yard TD run. Leading 14-3 at halftime, Nebraska exploded for 21 points in the third quarter. The Huskers used a strong ground game to take control in the decisive quarter. Frost opened the period with touchdown runs of one and 11 yards, before Green scored from 22 yards out. Frost then added a nine-yard TD run in the fourth quarter to put NU in front Green rushed for an Orange Bowl-record 206 yards and two touchdowns, including 159 yards in the third quarter alone. Overshadowed in the offensive effort was a defense that held UT quarterback Peyton Manning to a season-low 134 yards in the air and forced three turnovers. 100 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

101 Nebraska s All-Time BOWL Games 1998 Holiday bowl ARIZONA - 23 NEBRASka Alamo bowl NEBRASka - 66 NortHWEStERN BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL 2002 Independence bowl mississippi - 27 NEBRASka - 23 Score by Quarters final Arizona Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Arizona First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards San Diego, Calif., Dec. 30, Kelvin Eafon s one-yard touchdown run with 6:08 remaining lifted fifth-ranked Arizona to a victory over No. 14 Nebraska, ending the Huskers four-game bowl winning streak. In a wild fourth quarter that saw three lead changes, the Huskers rallied from a deficit as Eric Crouch connected with Tracey Wistrom for a four-yard touchdown to give the Huskers a lead with 10:55 remaining. Arizona came right back on its next possession, driving 68 yards on nine plays, capped by Eafon s touchdown. NU had a final opportunity to regain the lead, driving to the UA 46-yard line before an Arizona interception. NU erased a 9-0 deficit to lead 13-9 at the half thanks to two Arizona turnovers. Loran Kaiser s fumble recovery set up a 25-yard field goal by Kris Brown. On the Huskers next possession, Crouch found wingback Shevin Wiggins for a 44-yard touchdown that gave the Huskers a 10-9 advantage. On the ensuing kickoff, Billy Legate forced a Wildcat fumble deep in UA territory, leading to Brown s second field goal of the half as time expired. Score by Quarters final Northwestern Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Northwestern First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 30, Nebraska scored an NU and NCAA bowl record 66 points while dominating Big Ten co-champion Northwestern, Trailing 10-7 early in the second quarter, the Huskers exploded for an NCAA bowl-record tying 31-point second quarter. Overall, NU outscored Northwestern 59-7 after the Wildcats took their only lead of the game. Eric Crouch opened NU's second-quarter scoring with a 50-yard touchdown run. NU then scored 24 straight before Northwestern's Damien Anderson ran for a 69-yard score. Bobby Newcombe's 58-yard touchdown reception gave NU a halftime lead. A 21-point third quarter, including Matt Davison s 69-yard touchdown reception for Newcombe, put NU ahead Place-kicker Josh Brown tied the NCAA bowl record for extra-point kick attempts (9) and extra-point kicks made (9).Dan Alexander ran for an NU bowl-record 240 rushing yards. As a team, the Huskers had an Alamo Bowl-record 476 rushing yards. Score by Quarters final Mississippi Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Mississippi First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Shreveport, La., Dec. 27, DeJuan Groce tied an NCAA record with his fourth punt return touchdown of the season, but the Huskers fell to Ole Miss, 27-23, in a loss that left NU with a 7-7 record, ending its streak of winning seasons at 40 straight. The loss also snapped the Huskers 11-game bowl winning streak against teams from the Southeastern Conference. Nebraska jumped to a 10-0 lead in the game s first 17 minutes, as Josh Brown connected on a 29-yard field goal before Jammal Lord found Matt Herian for a 41-yard second-quarter touchdown. Eli Manning cut NU s lead to 10-7 with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Kerry Johnson before Groce's punt return put the Huskers up Toward Sanford scored from one yard out to pull the Rebels within three at the half. In the second half, Nebraska managed just 97 total yards and two field goals. The teams exchanged field goals before Sanford s second one-yard scoring run gave the Rebels a edge. Ole Miss added another field goal with 4:38 remaining after NU had cut the lead to Fiesta bowl NEBRASka - 31 tennessee - 21 Score by Quarters final Tennessee Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Tennessee First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Tempe, Ariz., Jan. 2, No. 3 Nebraska defeated No. 6 Tennessee, 31-21, to finish the season 12-1 and ranked No. 2 in the AP poll. NU jumped out to a 14-0 first-quarter lead, scoring on a Dan Alexander seven-yard touchdown run and on a 60-yard punt return by Bobby Newcombe. A Josh Brown 31-yard field goal and a UT touchdown in the final seconds of the half gave the Huskers a 17-7 halftime advantage. After the Vols closed to within early in the third quarter, the Huskers responded by marching 96 yards in nine plays. Fullback Willie Miller set up the touchdown with a career-long 47-yard run. NU scored on the next play, as Eric Crouch connected with Aaron Golliday for a 13-yard touchdown pass to give the Huskers a lead. NU put the game out of reach with a 10-play, 99-yard drive, capped by Correll Buckhalter s two-yard touchdown run. Alexander rushed for 108 yards against the nation s seventh-best rush defense. In the final game for Defensive Doordinator Charlie McBride, the Blackshirts held the Vols to just 44 yards rushing and forced two interceptions Rose bowl miami - 37 NEBRASka - 14 Score by Quarters final Miami Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Miami First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 3, Playing in front of a sellout partisan Nebraska crowd, the Huskers fell to Miami in the BCS national championship game. Miami came out strong from the start and gained 472 yards of total offense, including 362 yards passing by quarterback Ken Dorsey. The victory capped Miami's perfect 12-0 campaign under first-year head coach Larry Coker. The 11-2 Huskers were held to a season-low 259 yards, including 197 on the ground. The Hurricanes opened the scoring, capitalizing on a trio of first-half Husker turnovers. Miami converted the miscues into 14 points, helping the Hurricanes build a 34-point halftime lead. Fullback Judd Davies got Nebraska on the board late in the third quarter with a 16-yard TD run to cut the lead to The Huskers closed to within 20 points after DeJuan Groce returned a Miami punt 71 yards for a touchdown with more than 14 minutes remaining. Miami's Todd Sievers kicked a 37-yard field goal to account for the final margin Alamo bowl NEBRASka - 17 MicHIGAN State - 3 Score by Quarters final Michigan State Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Michigan State First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 29, Behind a stifling defense, No. 22 Nebraska picked up its 10th victory of the year with a 17-3 win over Michigan State. Under Interim Head Coach Bo Pelini, the Blackshirts recorded five sacks and intercepted three passes to hold the Spartans to three points, equaling the lowest point total ever by a Husker bowl opponent. NU held MSU without a touchdown and just 174 total yards, more than 200 yards below its season average. While the Blackshirts kept MSU in check, Cory Ross did the offensive damage, rushing for 138 yards and two touchdowns on a school-record 37 carries. Ross scored on TD runs of 2 and 6 yards, as NU built a 14-point halftime lead that would hold up after a scoreless second half. The Husker defense forced its first turnover when Daniel Bullocks intercepted Jeff Smoker at the NU 36-yard line. The Huskers quickly took advantage, as Ross scored the first of two second-quarter touchdowns, giving the Huskers a 10-3 lead they would not relinquish. FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 101

102 Nebraska s All-Time BOWL Games 2005 Alamo bowl NEBRASka - 32 MicHIGAN - 28 Score by Quarters final Michigan Nebraska Cotton bowl AubuRN - 17 NEBRASka - 14 Score by Quarters final Auburn Nebraska gator bowl NEBRASka - 26 clemson - 21 Score by Quarters final Clemson Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Michigan First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 28, Nebraska produced its greatest bowl comeback in school history, overcoming a deficit with less than nine minutes left on its way to a thrilling victory over No. 20 Michigan. Nebraska jumped out to a 7-0 lead after a 52-yard touchdown pass from Zac Taylor to Terrence Nunn. Michigan answered with a pair of Chad Henne touchdown passes, before Taylor responded with another strike to Nate Swift to tie the game at the half. Jordan Congdon kicked his school-record 19th field goal of the season to give NU a lead midway through the third quarter, before Henne threw for a touchdown and ran for another score to put the Wolverines in front by 11. Cory Ross, who earned MVP honors after rushing for 161 yards on 28 carries, led NU back with a 31-yard touchdown burst with 8:08 left. Taylor then hit Todd Peterson for the two-point conversion to trim Michigan's lead to Following a Michigan fumble, Taylor hit Nunn with the gamewinning 13-yard touchdown strike with 4:29 remaining. The game s final play was a series of laterals that covered 62 yards and went all the way down to the NU 13. Statistics Nebraska Auburn First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Dallas, Texas, Jan. 1, In a classic defensive struggle, No. 10 Auburn managed the only points of the second half on a 42-yard John Vaughn third-quarter field goal to defeat No. 22 Nebraska, The Huskers fell to the Tigers despite surrendering just 178 total yards, as both Auburn touchdowns came in the first half on drives of less than 15 yards following NU turnovers. Nebraska was in position to tie or win the game late in the fourth quarter after senior linebacker Stewart Bradley recovered an Auburn fumble at the Tiger 42 with 5:24 remaining. The Huskers drove to the Auburn 27 before facing a fourth-and-11 at the 30. NU elected to go for it, but Zac Taylor's pass fell incomplete. NU's field goal attempt would have been from 47 yards out and the longest Husker field goal of the 2006 season was just 40 yards. Nebraska scored on its opening possession, going 80 yards in 15 plays capped by Nate Swift's 13-yard scoring reception. Brandon Jackson reeled off a 20-yard run to tie the game with nine minutes to play in the first half. Vaughn posted the winning points in the third quarter, handing NU its fourth loss to a top-10 team on the year. Statistics Nebraska Clemson First Downs Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 1, Nebraska scored 16 unanswered points to rally from an 11-point halftime deficit and post a win over Clemson. All 21 Clemson points came off turnovers, as the Blackshirts held the Tigers to just 210 total yards, including only four yards rushing on 26 attempts. Clemson scored first when DeAndre McDaniel found the end zone on a 28-yard fumble recovery. NU answered with an Alex Henery field goal before an interception set Clemson up for a 25-yard touchdown pass with 19 seconds remaining in the first half. On the first drive of the third quarter, Joe Ganz found Nate Swift for a 17-yard touchdown pass to close the gap to four. Following a fumbled punt, Clemson took over near midfield and completed a 41-yard touchdown pass to put the Tigers on top Ganz then found Todd Peterson for a 19-yard touchdown midway through the third quarter to open the run of 16 unanswered points. Henery secured the win by booting three field goals over the final 20 minutes. Ganz, the game s MVP, completed 19-of-36 passes and threw for a Nebraska bowl-record 236 yards in the win HOLIDAY bowl NEBRASka - 33 ARIZONA - 0 Score by Quarters final Arizona Nebraska Statistics Nebraska Arizona First Downs 19 6 Rush Yards Pass Yards Total Yards San Diego, Calif., Dec. 30, In one of Nebraska s most dominant bowl performances in history, the No. 20 Cornhuskers registered their first-ever bowl shutout with a 33-0 whitewashing of Arizona in the 2009 Pacific Life Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. It was also the first bowl shutout in Big 12 Conference history. NU notched its first 10-win season since 2003, while the 33-point victory marked its largest bowl-game margin since a win over Northwestern in the 2000 Alamo Bowl. Led by All-American defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and Holiday Bowl Defensive MVP Matt O Hanlon, the Blackshirts performance was near perfection, surrendering just 109 total yards. The only serious Wildcat threat came on the final drive, when they produced 72 of their 109 yards. An efficient and balanced offense led by Offensive MVP Niles Paul finished with 396 total yards, including 223 rushing yards and 173 passing yards. Paul had four receptions for 123 yards, including an NU bowl-record 74-yard touchdown catch. He finished the night with 237 all-purpose yards, while fellow junior Alex Henery went 4-for-4 on field goals. Nebraska bowl Superlatives Record by Bowl Game Orange Bowl Fiesta Bowl Sugar Bowl Cotton Bowl Alamo Bowl Sun Bowl Rose Bowl Holiday Bowl Liberty Bowl Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl Gotham Bowl Gator Bowl Independence Bowl Citrus Bowl Bowl Record By State Arizona California Florida Georgia Mississippi New York Tennessee Texas Bowl Record vs. Conferences vs. SEC vs. ACC vs. Big Ten vs. Big vs. Pac vs. Notre Dame vs. Conference USA Bowl Record By Decade Nebraska Head Coaching Bowl Records Biff Jones Bill Glassford Bob Devaney Tom Osborne Frank Solich Bo Pelini Bill Callahan Bowl Record When... Out-rushing opponent Out-passing opponent Out-gaining opponent Getting out-rushed Getting out-passed Getting out-gained Leading at the half Trailing at the half Tied at the half Scoring first Scoring less than 20 points Scoring 20 or more points Game is decided by five points or less Game is decided by 10 points or less Game decided by more than 14 points Playing a top-5 team Playing a top-10 team Playing a top-25 team Nebraska Bowl Streaks Consecutive wins...6 Consecutive losses...7 Consecutive appearances...35* Consecutive January bowl appearances...17^ *NCAA Record (1969 to 2003) ^NCAA Record (1981 to 1987) 102 NEBRASKA S 47th ALL-TIME BOWL GAME

103 Nebraska bowl Game History Nebraska All-Time Bowl Appearances by Season Year BOWL Opp. (Rank) Result 1941 Rose Stanford (7/2) L, Orange duke (--/14) l, Gotham Miami (--/--) W, Orange auburn (6/5) W, Cotton Arkansas (6/2) L, 7-10# 1966 Orange alabama (3/4) l, 28-39# 1967 Sugar Alabama (6/3) L, 7-34 Start of NCAA-Record 35 Consecutive Bowl Appearances (from 1969 to 2003) 1969 Sun Georgia (14/--) W, Orange louisiana State (3/5) W, 17-12# 1972 Orange alabama (1/2) W, 38-6# 1973 Orange Notre Dame (9/12) W, Cotton Texas (12/8) W, Sugar Florida (8/18) W, Fiesta Arizona State (6/7) L, Astro-BB Texas Tech (13/9) W, Liberty North Carolina (12/14) W, Orange Oklahoma (6/4) l, Cotton Houston (7/8) L, Sun Mississippi State (8/17) W, Orange clemson (4/1) l, 15-22# 1983 Orange louisiana State (3/13) W, Orange miami (1/5) l, 30-31# 1985 Sugar Louisiana State (4/12) W, Fiesta Michigan (7/5) L, Sugar Louisiana State (6/5) W, Fiesta Florida State (5/3) L, Orange miami (6/2) l, Fiesta Florida State (6/5) L, Citrus Georgia Tech (19/2) L, 21-45# 1992 Orange miami (11/1) l, 0-22# 1993 Orange florida State (11/3) l, Orange florida State (2/1) l, 16-18# 1995 Orange miami (1/3) W, 24-17# 1996 fiesta florida (1/2) W, 62-24# 1996 Orange Virginia Tech (6/10) W, Orange tennessee (2/3) W, 42-17# 1998 Holiday Arizona (14/5) L, fiesta tennessee (3/6) W, Alamo Northwestern (9/18) W, Rose Miami (4/1) L, 14-37# 2002 Independence Ole Miss (--/--) L, Alamo Michigan State (22/--) W, Alamo Michigan (--/20) W, Cotton Auburn (22/10) L, Gator Clemson (--/--) W, Holiday Arizona (20/22) W, 33-0 # National Championship Game for at least one of the two teams Bold denotes NU conference champion teams. Second-ranked Nebraska defeated No. 3 Tennessee, 42-17, to give Head Coach Tom Osborne a share of the national championship in his final game. Nebraska has won its last three bowl games in the state of Florida dating back to BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL Nebraska All-Time Bowl Appearances by Bowl Game Year BOWL Opp. (Rank) Result 1941 Rose Stanford (7/2) L, Rose Miami (4/1) L, 14-37# 1955 Orange duke (--/14) l, Orange auburn (6/5) W, Orange alabama (3/4) l, 28-39# 1971 Orange Louisiana State (3/5) W, 17-12# 1972 Orange alabama (1/2) W, 38-6# 1973 Orange Notre Dame (9/12) W, Orange Oklahoma (6/4) l, Orange clemson (4/1) l, 15-22# 1983 Orange louisiana State (3/13) W, Orange miami (1/5) l, 30-31# 1989 Orange miami (6/2) l, Orange miami (11/1) l, 0-22# 1993 Orange florida State (11/3) l, Orange florida State (2/1) l, 16-18# 1995 Orange miami (1/3) W, 24-17# 1996 Orange Virginia Tech (6/10) W, Orange tennessee (2/3) W, 42-17# 1962 Gotham Miami (--/--) W, Cotton Arkansas (6/2) L, 7-10# 1974 Cotton Texas (12/8) W, Cotton Houston (7/8) L, Cotton Auburn (22/10) L, Sugar Alabama (6/3) L, Sugar Florida (8/18) W, Sugar Louisiana State (4/12) W, Sugar Louisiana State (6/5) W, Sun Georgia (14/--) W, Sun Mississippi State (8/17) W, Fiesta Arizona State (6/7) L, Fiesta Michigan (7/5) L, Fiesta Florida State (5/3) L, Fiesta Florida State (6/5) L, fiesta florida (1/2) W, 62-24# 2000 fiesta tennessee (3/6) W, Astro-BB Texas Tech (13/9) W, Liberty North Carolina (12/14) W, Citrus Georgia Tech (19/2) L, 21-45# 2000 Alamo Northwestern (9/18) W, Alamo Michigan State (22/--) W, Alamo Michigan (--/20) W, Holiday Arizona (14/5) L, Holiday Airzona (22/20) W, Independence Ole Miss (--/--) L, Gator Clemson (--/--) W, # National Championship Game for at least one of the two teams Bold denotes NU conference champion teams. NCAA Bowl Rankings All-Time Bowl Appearances Rank Team Appearances 1. Alabama Tennessee 49 Texas USC Nebraska 47 All-Time Consecutive Bowl Appearances Rank Team Streak Years 1. Nebraska Michigan Florida State present 4. Alabama All-Time bcs Bowl Game Appearances Rank Team Appearances 1. USC Oklahoma Nebraska 29 Alabama Ohio State 26 FIFTH IN FBS HISTORY IN ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES 103