Game 4: Nebraska vs. South Dakota State Sept. 25, 2010 Memorial Stadium Lincoln, Neb. 6 p.m.

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1 21 Nebraska Schedule Date Opponent (TV) Time/Result Sept. 4 Western Kentucky (FSN PPV) W, 49-1 Sept. 11 Idaho (FSN PPV) W, 8-17 Sept. 18 at Washington (ABC) W, Sept. 25 South Dakota State (FSN PPV) 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at Kansas State (ESPN) 6: p.m. Oct. 16 Texas TBD Oct. 2 at Oklahoma State TBD Oct. Missouri TBD Nov. 6 at Iowa State TBD Nov. 1 Kansas TBD Nov. 2 at Texas A&M TBD Nov. 26 Colorado (ABC) 2: p.m. Dec. 4 Big 12 Championship (ABC) 7 p.m. All times Central and subject to change Television FSN PPV Ron Thulin, Play-by-Play Kelly Stouffer, Analyst Jim Rose, Sidelines 2 1 C o r n H U S K E R F O O T B A L L Nebraska Media Relations One Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE Phone: (42) sportsinfo@huskers.com 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 127, XM 12 (Nebraska) A Numbers Game 6 Nebraska has had six 1-yard rushing games through the first three games of the 21 season, including three by Taylor Martinez, two by Roy Helu Jr. and one from Rex Burkhead. Last season Nebraska had a total of five 1-yard rushing games in 14 contests, including four by Helu Jr. and one by Burkhead. NU also had five 1-yard games in 28 and six in 27. Huskers Record: - Rankings: Coaches-7 AP-6 Last Game: def. Washington, Coach: Bo Pelini Career/NU Record: 2-8/rd year vs. SDSU: first meeting Game 4: Nebraska vs. South Dakota State Sept. 25, 21 Memorial Stadium Lincoln, Neb. 6 p.m. Game Information Television: FSN-PPV Radio: Husker Sports Network Series Record: Nebraska leads, 1- Capacity: 81,91 (7th consecutive sellout) Surface: Fieldturf Special Events: Homecoming Jackrabbits Record: -2 Rankings: not ranked Last Game: lost to Illinois State, Coach: John Stiegelmeier Career/SDSU Record: 8-62/14th season vs. NU: first meeting The Matchup Nebraska completes non-conference play on Saturday evening when the Huskers take on South Dakota State at Memorial Stadium. Kickoff time for Nebraska s Homecoming game is set for 6:8 p.m., and the game will be televised on a pay-per-view basis by Fox Sports Net. The Cornhuskers enter the contest on a high note, fresh off a pounding of Washington in Seattle last Saturday afternoon. Nebraska rolled up 8 yards on the ground and produced its highest point total in a non-conference road game in 24 seasons. The victory allowed NU to move up to sixth in the Associated Press Poll and seventh in the USA Today Coaches poll this week. Against South Dakota State, Nebraska will be looking to finish non-conference play with an undefeated record for the first time since 25, also the last time NU opened with victories in its first four games. South Dakota State heads to Lincoln with an -2 record, following a loss to Illinois State on Saturday night in Brookings. The Jackrabbits were ranked in the preseason top 1 in the Football Championship Subdivision, a year after reaching the FCS playoffs. The Series Saturday s game will mark the second meeting between the two schools. Nebraska defeated South Dakota State, 58-7 in 196 in the only previous meeting between the schools. The game will mark Nebraska s first meeting with an FCS foe since taking on Nicholls State in 26. The Coaches Nebraska: Bo Pelini (Ohio State, 9) owns a 2-8 record in his third season. Pelini has guided NU to nine or more wins in each of his first two seasons as head coach, joining Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne and Frank Solich in accomplishing that feat. Pelini is the first coach in Big 12 history to guide his team to at least a share of division titles in each of his first two seasons. South Dakota State: John Stiegelmeier (South Dakota State, 79) is in his 14th season as a head coach, all with the Jackrabbits. He owns an 8-62 career record, and is the second-winningest coach in SDSU history. He helped South Dakota State move from the Division II level to the FCS and has posted a winning record in each of South Dakota State s six seasons at the FCS level. Nebraska Football Nebraska is all-time, one of just eight schools with 8 all-time victories Nebraska has won five national championships (197, 1971, 1994, 1995, 1997). The Cornhuskers have won 4 conference championships. Nebraska s 46 all-time bowl appearances rank fifth nationally. Since 197, Nebraska has 96 wins, 26 more than any other school. Nebraska s 98 football Academic All-Americans lead the nation. The Huskers have had 17 All-Americans in school history. Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 1 Nebraska Football Game Notes

2 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com Nebraska-Washington Stat Wrap Team Stats NU UW First Downs 21 1 Rushes-Yards Passes Passing Yards Total Offense rd-down Conversions 7-of-12 4-of-14 Turnovers 1 2 Penalties Sacks NU Rushing Leaders Taylor Martinez 19 carries, 17 yards, TD Roy Helu Jr. 1 carries, 11 yards, 2 TD Rex Burkhead 1 carries, 14 yards, TD NU Passing Leader Martinez 7-11-, 15 yards, TD NU Receiving Leaders Brandon Kinnie 5 receptions, 15 yards, long-55 Mike McNeill 24-yard touchdown reception NU Defensive Leaders Eric Martin UT, AT, 6 TT Lavonte David 4 UT, 1 AT, 5 TT, 2 QB hurries, PBU Rickey Thenarse 5 UT, forced fumble NU Special Teams Leaders Alex Henery 8-8 PAT, 5 punts, 47.2 ypp, 2 inside 2-yard line 21 Big 12 Standings North Division Records Team Big 12 Overall Next Game Kansas St Central Florida Nebraska - - South Dakota State Missouri - - Miami (Ohio) Colorado Georgia (1/2) Kansas New Mexico State Iowa St Northern Iowa South Division Records Team Big 12 Overall Next Game Texas 1- - UCLA Oklahoma St. - - Texas A&M (9/) Oklahoma - - at Cincinnati Texas A&M - - at Oklahoma St. (9/) Baylor at Rice Texas Tech at Iowa State (1/2) 21 Nebraska Non-Conference Opponents Team Record Next Game Western Kentucky - at South Florida Idaho 2-1 at Colorado State Washington 1-2 at USC (1/2) South Dakota State -2 at Nebraska Inside the Cornhuskers 21 Schedule Noting Game...Nebraska 56, Washington 21 4Nebraska s victory was its fifth straight on the road, marking the first time Nebraska has won five straight road games since the final two road games of 1999 and the first three road games in 2. 4The game marked the fifth time in school history Nebraska has had three players top the century mark in rushing and the first time since four players had 1-yard rushing days at Baylor in 21. Taylor Martinez had 17 yards, Roy Helu Jr. added 11 and Rex Burkhead rushed for 14. 4Nebraska scored on its first drive and has scored on each of its three opening drives in 21. Dating back to last season, NU has scored in the first four minutes of the game in five of its last six games away from Lincoln. 4Nebraska s opening two scoring drives lasted two and three plays, and NU opened the second half with a one-play, 8-yard rushing touchdown and a four-play scoring drive. Nebraska has 12 scoring drives of five plays or less this season, including seven of three plays or less. 4Nebraska had six plays from scrimmage of 2 yards or longer, including three of its first four snaps of the game. Nebraska now has 22 plays of 2 yards or more in the season s first three games. 4Nebraska scored 56 points, marking its fourth straight game with at least points. NU had not reached points in four straight games since scoring or better in seven straight games, spanning the 27 and 28 seasons. The 56 points were the most by Nebraska in a non-conference road game since scoring 59 points at Illinois in The 5-point margin of victory was the best for NU in a non-conference road game since a 42-7 win at Iowa in Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez rushed 19 times for 17 yards and three touchdowns, and became the first Nebraska quarterback to rush for more than 1 yards in three straight games since Eric Crouch in 21. 4Martinez s 8-yard touchdown run in the third quarter was the second-longest run ever by a Nebraska quarterback (Eric Crouch, 95 yards, 21 at Missouri) and the longest ever by any Nebraska freshman. 4Martinez completed 7-of-11 passes for 15 yards and one touchdown. The 24-yard scoring strike to Mike McNeill in the first quarter was the first touchdown pass of Martinez s career. Martinez averaged 21.4 yards on his seven completions, including 25. yards on his five first-half completions. 4Senior I-back Roy Helu Jr. rushed for 11 yards on 1 carries, for his ninth career 1-yard game and his second straight. Helu had touchdown runs of 8 and 65 yards, giving him 21 career touchdown runs. He is one of 24 Huskers with at least 2 rushing touchdowns. His 65-yard touchdown run in the third quarter was a career long, bettering his 6-yard run against Oklahoma last season in Lincoln. 4Nebraska rushed for 8 yards, after opening this year with 289 rushing yards against Western Kentucky and 6 against Idaho. The three straight games with more than 25 rushing yards marks the first time NU has topped 25 yards in three straight games since midway through the 2 season. Nebraska had not rushed for more than yards in two straight games since topping yards in three straight games late in the 22 season. 4Junior receiver Brandon Kinnie s 55-yard reception in the first quarter was the longest catch of his career, and the longest pass play by Nebraska this season. Kinnie s previous career long reception was 16 yards. Kinnie finished the game with a career-high 15 receiving yards on five catches. Kinnie also returned two kickoffs for 75 yards for a career-best 18 all-purpose yards. 4Washington had just four completions and 71 yards passing, marking the third time in Nebraska s past four games the opposition has passed for 12 yards or fewer. 4Nebraska senior safety Eric Hagg intercepted his second career pass in the first quarter to set up the Huskers opening touchdown drive. The pick was the second of Hagg s career with his other coming against Texas in the 29 Big 12 Championship Game. 4Nebraska junior cornerback Alfonzo Dennard intercepted his second pass of the season in the third quarter and returned the ball 1 yards for a touchdown. Dennard s return for a touchdown was Nebraska s third pick-six of the season, NU s most since also having three picks for touchdowns in 25. NU s two interceptions gave the Huskers eight in three games, and the Huskers have intercepted at least two passes in six of the past 1 games. 4Washington s 21 points ended Nebraska s nation-leading streak of 1 straight games allowing 2 or fewer points. Date... Opponent... Time/Result... TV...Series...Last Meeting (Site)/Notes Sept Western Kentucky... W, FSN PPV...NU, 1-...Martinez rushes for 127 yards and TD/NU gains 56 total yards to win 25th straight opener Sept Idaho... W, FSN PPV...NU, 1-...Huskers force six Idaho turnovers, including two INT returns for TDs/6 rushing yards Sept at Washington... W, ABC...NU, NU posts highest point total in non-conference road game since 1986/8 rushing yards Sept South Dakota State... 6 p.m... FSN PPV...NU, , NU 58-7 in Lincoln/NU s first matchup with an FCS foe since Nicholls State in 26 Oct at Kansas State... 6: p.m...espn...nu, , NU 17- in Lincoln/NU opens Big 12 play on Thursday night for second straight year Oct Texas... TBD... TBD...Texas, , UT 1-12 in Arlington/Last three meetings decided by a total of six points Oct. 2...at Oklahoma State... TBD... TBD... NU, , OSU in Lincoln/NU seeking first win in Stillwater since all-time at OSU Oct.... Missouri...TBD...TBD...NU, , NU in Columbia/Winner of game has captured past four Big 12 North titles Nov at Iowa State... TBD...TBD...NU, , ISU 9-7 in Lincoln/Huskers have captured two straight games in Ames Nov Kansas... TBD... TBD...NU, , NU 1-17 in Lawrence/Nebraska has won 2 straight in series in Lincoln Nov at Texas A&M... TBD...TBD...NU, , A&M 6-14 in Lincoln/NU has rallied in fourth quarter in previous two trips to Kyle Field Nov Colorado... 2: p.m... TBD...NU, , NU 28-2 in Boulder/Teams will meet on Friday after Thanksgiving for 15th straight year Dec Big 12 Championship. 7 p.m...abc...5 appearances.. NU has appeared in title game in 1996, 1997, 1999, 26 and 28/1997 and 1999 champions Game 4 vs. South Dakota State Nebraska Football Game Notes

3 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com Noting Pelini Born: Dec. 1, 1967 Hometown: Youngstown, Ohio Wife: Mary Pat Children: Patrick, Kate and Caralyn High School: Cardinal Mooney, 1986 College: Ohio State, 199 Playing Experience , Ohio State, free safety Coaching Experience Nebraska, 28-present Head Coach LSU, 25-7 defensive coordinator Oklahoma, 24 co-def. coordinator, defensive backs Nebraska, 2 defensive coordinator, interim head coach for Alamo Bowl Green Bay Packers, 2-2 linebackers New England Patriots, linebackers San Francisco 49ers, assistant secondary Cardinal Mooney High School, 199 quarterbacks Iowa, 1991 graduate assistant NU Under Pelini Overall vs. AP Ranked Teams...-5 vs. AP Top 1 Teams...-4 vs. Unranked Teams...2- vs. Big 12 Teams Home Road...7- Neutral...-1 In August...1- In September In October In November In December In January...1- When Rushing for 2 or more yards When Rushing for or more yards...4- When Passing for 2 or more yards When Passing for or more yards When NU player rushes for 1 yards When NU has two 1-yard rushers When NU player has 1 yards receiving When Opponent has 1 Yd. Rusher...-2 When Scoring 5 or More Points...1- When Holding Opponent to 1 Pts. or less When forcing three or more turnovers When Nebraska scores first When Nebraska leads at halftime When Nebraska trails at halftime...-7 When Nebraska is tied at halftime...- Games decided by 11 points or more Games decided by 1 or less Games decided by 7 or less Games decided by or less...- Overtime games...-1 Nebraska Head Coach Bo Pelini Bo Pelini is in his third season as Nebraska s head coach and owns a 2-8 record with the Huskers. Pelini has helped Nebraska to at least a share of the Big 12 North title in each of his first two seasons, becoming the first coach in the history of the Big 12 to win at least a share of a division title in each of his first two seasons. Pelini took charge of the Huskers after a highly successful five-year run as a collegiate defensive coordinator, including orchestrating NU s defensive efforts in 2. Pelini picked up his first college head coaching victory as NU s interim coach in the 2 Alamo Bowl against Michigan State. Following his one season at Nebraska, Pelini served as the co-defensive coordinator at Oklahoma in 24, 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. national rankings in total defense. He culminated his time in Baton Rouge by helping the Tigers to the 27 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 fouryear letterman as a safety at Ohio State from 1987 to 199. Pelini Stacks up Well with Peers In guiding Nebraska to a 2-8 record in his first three seasons, Pelini put himself in some impressive company. 4Pelini is the fourth Nebraska head coach to win nine games in each of his first two seasons with the Cornhuskers. The others to reach that win plateau were Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne and Frank Solich. 4Pelini s nine victories in 28 tied for the most among 18 coaches in their first season at their respective school. Among first-time head coaches, Pelini s victory total was the best in the nation. Pelini s 19 victories in his first two seasons are second among the hiring class of 28. 4Pelini was just the eighth BCS Conference (since 1998) first-time head coach to post nine or more victories in his first season. He was just the second first-year head coach in that span to win nine games after inheriting a team with a losing record the previous year. Pelini Continues Defensive Accomplishments at Nebraska Pelini has led an amazing defensive turnaround at Nebraska. The 28 Nebraska defense was one of the nation s most improved units. In his first season, Pelini helped Nebraska finish second in the Big 12 in total defense, a year after the Huskers were 1th or worse in nearly every defensive category. Last fall, Nebraska was dominant on defense and its improvement was just as impressive. The Huskers led the nation in total defense and had the nation s best scoring defensive improvement (18.1 ppg). With Pelini s previous track record, the success of his Nebraska defenses is no surprise. 4Pelini led the 2 Blackshirts to impressive numbers. NU had a school-record 47 takeaways, including a Big 12-record 2 interceptions, and finished second nationally in scoring defense, first in pass efficiency defense and 11th in total defense. 4 Pelini guided LSU defenses to No. national finishes in total defense each of his three seasons in Baton Rouge. 4In 97 games as a collegiate coach, Pelini s defenses have posted 1 shutouts, held the opposition to seven points or less times and to 2 points or less 6 times. 4 Pelini-led defenses have 22 total takeaways, including two top-three national rankings. Staff returns intact for Third Straight Season Nebraska was long known for coaching staff continuity under Hall of Fame Coaches Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne. Third-year Head Coach Bo Pelini appears to embrace that same philosophy. NU is in its third straight season with its staff intact in 21, as all nine full-time assistants enter at least their third season on the Husker sideline. Nebraska is one of only nine schools nationally to have the same full-time coaching staff for at least the past three years, including only Baylor and Texas in the Big 12. Prior to last season, Nebraska had not had its full coaching staff remain the same from one season to the next since 21 to 22 when Frank Solich s staff was unchanged. Pelini s staff had extensive ties to Nebraska and the Big 12 prior to the 28 season. Every member of the Husker coaching staff had prior experience in the Big 12 before joining forces for the Huskers. Nebraska Coaching Staff Offense Defense Shawn Watson Off. Coord./QB 5th Year-Press Box Carl Pelini Def. Coord./DL rd Year-Field Tim Beck Running Backs rd Year-Press Box Mike Ekeler Linebackers rd Year-Field Ron Brown Tight Ends rd/2th Year-Field John Papuchis DE/Spec. Teams Coor. rd Year-Press Box Barney Cotton Assoc. HC/OL rd/4th year-field Marvin Sanders Asst. HC/Secondary rd/4th Season-Press Box Ted Gilmore Asst. HC/WR/RC 6th Year-Field James Dobson Strength Coach rd Year Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 4 Nebraska Football Game Notes Strength

4 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com Scouting South Dakota State After losing in the first round of the 29 Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, South Dakota State entered 21 with a preseason top-1 national ranking. But the Jackrabbits have started the year with back-to-back losses. SDSU has been outscored 5-17 this season, losing to Delaware 26- two weeks ago and falling at home to Illinois State, 24-14, last Saturday. The Jackrabbits have won three of their last five road games dating back to last season. One of those two losses came on Nov. 14 of last season at Minnesota. South Dakota State tied the game at 1-1 midway through the fourth quarter before Minnesota pulled out the South Dakota State Facts Location: Brookings, S.D. Nickname: Jackrabbits Enrollment: 12,76 Colors: Yellow and Blue Conference: Missouri Valley (FCS) Stadium: Coughlin-Alumni Stadium Capacity: 15, Series Record: Nebraska leads, 1- Head Coach: John Stiegelmeier Alma Mater (Year): South Dakota St. (1979) Record at SDSU: 8-62 (14 seasons) Career Record: Same Record vs. Nebraska: - three-point victory with a 25-yard field goal with 2:22 remaining in regulation. To pick up their first road win of 21, the Jackrabbits will have to do a better job stopping the run. SDSU ranks 14th in the FCS against the run, allowing 222. rushing yards per game. On the flipside, Nebraska ranks fourth nationally in the FBS with an average of 44 rushing yards per game. Overall, South Dakota State ranks 72nd in total defense, while the Huskers rank eighth in total offense. Statistically, South Dakota State doesn t match up any better on the offensive side of the ball. The Jackrabits rank 11st in the FCS in rushing offense and 19th in scoring offense. SDSU does possess a solid passing attack that averages 25. yards per game to rank 1st nationally. But quarterback Thomas O Brien has thrown five interceptions in two games, while Nebraska has intercepted eight passes in its three games, including three returned for touchdowns. Series History Nebraska and South Dakota State are meeting for only the second time ever on Saturday. The only previous meeting came in the 196 season opener, when the Huskers, led by second-year head coach Bob Devaney, defeated the Jackrabbits 58-7 en route to a 1-1 season that included a Big Eight championship. NU dominated the first matchup between the teams, especially defensively. The Huskers led 7- at halftime and 58- after three quarters. South Dakota State managed only five first downs and 1 total yards, helped by a late 2-yard touchdown pass that accounted for its only points. In the first half, Nebraska s defense did not allow a first down while forcing two turnovers, recording a safety and holding SDSU to minus-27 total yards. South Dakota State Head Coach John Stiegelmeier John Stiegelmeier is in his 14th season as a head coach, with all 14 seasons coming on the South Dakota State sideline. He owns an 8-62 career record, including an -2 mark this season. Stiegelmeier is a native of Selby, S.D., and graduated from South Dakota State in Stiegelmeier is the second-winningest coach in Jackrabbits history and helped South Dakota State move from the Division II level to the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) in 24. The transition has been a smooth one, as Stiegelmeier has posted a winning record in each of South Dakota State s six seasons at the FCS level. Overall, Stiegelmeier has guided the Jackrabbits to eight consecutive winning seasons. South Dakota State has also been a regular in the FCS national rankings under Stiegelmeier. The Jackrabbits have been ranked in each of the last three seasons, including the 27 campaign when Stiegelmeier led his alma mater to its first conference title in more than 4 years. Last season, Stiegelmeier led South Dakota State to the program s first postseason appearance in years, when the Jackrabbits lost in the first round of the FCS playoffs at top-seeded Montana, The 8-4 finish a season ago led to a preseason No. 1 ranking for SDSU in 21, its highest FCS ranking ever. Nebraska Cornhuskers (-, - Big 12) South Dakota State Jackrabbits (-2, - Missouri Valley) Statistical Comparison Category (per game) NU SDSU Big 12 MVC Natl. Natl. Rushing Offense st 8th 4th 11st Passing Offense th rd 95th 1st Total Offense nd 8th 8th 78th Scoring Offense nd 9th 5th 19th Rushing Defense th 9th 55th 14th Pass Eff. Defense st 5th 4th 66th Pass Defense rd rd 16th 2rd Total Defense rd 7th 22nd 72nd Scoring Defense th 6th 24th t-52nd Net Punting th 1st 67th 2nd Punt Returns nd 5th 24th 44th Kickoff Returns rd 6th 16th 68th Turnover Margin th 9th t-2rd 116th Sacks. 1. rd 6th 22nd t-8th Tackles For Loss th 8th t-1th t-115th Sacks Allowed th rd t-65th t-46th Note: National rankings are among FBS schools for NU, FCS schools for SDSU South Dakota State Statistical Leaders Rushing G Att. Yards YPC TD Avg./G Kyle Minett, RB Tyler Duffy, RB Tyrel Kool, WR Passing Comp. Att. Pct. Int. Yards TD Thomas O Brien, QB Receiving G No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./G Tyrel Kool, WR Aaron Rollin, WR Brandon Hubert, WR Kyle Minett, RB Trevor Tiefenthaler, WR Tackles G UT AT TT TFL Sacks Anthony Wise, DB Derek Domino, LB Brian Fischer, DL Corey Jeske, DB Mike Lien, LB Punt Returns No. Yards Avg. TD Long Cole Brodie, DB Field Goals Att. Made Pct. Blkd. Long Kyle Harris, PK Punts No. Yards Avg. Blkd. Long Dean Priddy, P Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 5 Nebraska Football Game Notes

5 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com 8-Win Club Nebraska is one of eight programs with 8 all-time victories, joining Michigan, Notre Dame, Texas, Ohio State, Penn State, Alabama and Oklahoma. Nebraska s 8 alltime victories is fourth nationally. 1. Michigan Texas 848. Notre Dame Nebraska 8 5. Ohio State Alabama Penn State Oklahoma 82 Nebraska is in its 121st season of college football, and owns an all-time record in 1,211 games (.72). 4Since the first season of Nebraska football in 189, Husker teams have won 11 or more games 12 times, including seven times since Nebraska has won 12 or more games seven times, including three seasons with 1 wins (1971, 1994, 1997). 4NU (72), Michigan (75), Alabama (728) and Notre Dame (76) were the only programs to win 7 games in the 19s. Nation s Best Since 7 Nebraska easily ranks as the nation s winningest program since the start of the 197s, when Bob Devaney guided NU to back-to-back national titles in 197 and During the past four decades, the Huskers have compiled a record, for a.795 winning percentage in 51 games. NU s 96 wins in that time period are 26 more than any other school since Nebraska Ohio State 7. Oklahoma Michigan Penn State 59 4Nebraska has 7 nine-win seasons and 22 1-win seasons since 197. Nebraska posted its first 1-win season since 2 last fall, and has posted back-to-back nine-win seasons for the first time since Nebraska was the first team in college football history to win 1 or more games in consecutive decades, ranking first in the 198s (1-2) and second in the 199s ( ). NU narrowly missed 1 wins in the 197s (98). Nebraska posted 84 wins in the recently completed decade. Huskers on Watch Lists/Awards Pierre Allen, Senior, DE Ted Hendricks Award Watch List Mike Caputo, Junior, C Rimington Trophy Watch List Jared Crick, Junior, DT Preseason Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List Lott Trophy Watch List Roy Helu Jr., Senior, IB Doak Walker Award Watch List Maxwell Award Watch List Alex Henery, Senior, PK/P Lou Groza Award Watch List Niles Paul, Senior, WR Biletnikoff Award Watch List Paul Hornung Award Watch List Taylor Martinez, Freshman, QB Rivals.com National Freshman of the Week (9-19) Rivals.com Big 12 Player of the Week (9-19) Huskers Seek Non-Conference Perfection After going on the road and defeating Washington last Saturday, Nebraska returns home in search of a perfect 4- non-conference record. The Huskers have posted a 4- regular-season record against non-conference opponents only three times since the start of the Big 12 Conference in 1996, with the last time coming in 2 when Nebraska defeated Utah State, Penn State, Southern Miss and Troy State. Overall, Nebraska s last perfect non-conference mark during the regular season came in 25, when the Huskers posted a - record against Maine, Wake Forest and Pittsburgh. NU has finished the non-conference portion of its regular-season schedules undefeated only twice since 22. 4With a - record, Nebraska has already clinched 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 (16 times) non-conference games. Huskers on Homecoming Saturday s matchup with South Dakota State marks Nebraska s 1th all-time Homecoming game. The Huskers are hosting a non-conference opponent on Homecoming for the second straight season. From 1955 to 28, the Huskers faced a conference opponent on Homecoming every season. In fact, only 11 of the Huskers 99 all-time Homecoming games have come against non-conference foes. NU has a record of just against non-conference Homecoming opponents, including a 55- shutout of Louisiana-Lafayette last season. Overall, the Huskers are an impressive in Homecoming games. Nebraska won 6 straight Homecoming games from 1969 to 24. Since then, the Huskers have lost three of their last five Homecoming games. Nebraska Churning out Impressive Rushing Numbers Nebraska finds itself back among the Big 12 and national leaders in rushing offense. Through three games, NU is averaging 44. rushing yards per game to rank first in the Big 12 and fourth nationally in rushing. The Huskers opened the season with 289 rushing yards against Western Kentucky, before backing that up with 6 yards on the ground against Idaho and pounding Washington for 8 rushing yards. 4The three dominant rushing games mark the first time Nebraska has posted three consecutive 25-yard rushing games since midway through the 2 season (Missouri, Texas A&M, Iowa State). Before its back-to-back -yard rushing games, NU had not topped rushing yards in consecutive games since late in the 22 season. 4NU s 8 rushing yards at Washington were its most since 41 rushing yards in the 27 opener against Nevada. 4The three rushing efforts this season are all among NU s top eight rushing totals since the start of 24, including two of the top three. 4Both Martinez and Helu topped the century mark against Idaho, marking the first time since 26 (Iowa State) NU had a pair of 1-yard rushers. It was the 66th time in school history NU had two players rush for 1 yards. 4Nebraska went one better at Washington as Martinez, Helu Jr. and sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead all topped the century mark. The game marked the fifth time in school history Nebraska has had three players reach 1 rushing yards in the same game, and the first time it has happended since four Husker runners topped 1 yards at Baylor in 21. Nebraska already has had six 1-yard rushing games this season after having just five each of the past two years and six in 27. Huskers Showing Explosive Ability in all Phases Nebraska has posted three decisive victories in 21, and in the process has shown the ability to light up the scoreboard from anywhere on the field. Quarterback Taylor Martinez has been the headliner in an offense that has flashed tremendous big-play ability and finds itself averaging 8.5 yards per play, the second-best yards per play average in the nation. That is just one of several impressive numbers posted by Nebraska in the first three games. 4Nebraska has reached the end zone 2 times in three games. The average length of those 2 touchdown plays has been.1 yards, with nine of those plays covering at least 1 yards. 4Including a pair of interception return touchdowns, Nebraska had four scoring plays of 4 yards or more against Idaho, with each of those long scores coming in the second quarter. The four 4+-yard scores marked the first time Nebraska had four touchdowns of at least 4 yards since Nov. 2, 1996 at Oklahoma when NU also had four. 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 1 yards. 4Through three games Nebraska has 22 offensive plays from scrimmage of at least 2 yards. Last season, Nebraska posted 5 scrimmage plays of 2 yards or more in 14 games. 4The Husker offense has found the end zone in five-or-fewer plays on 1 of its 17 touchdown drives, including a pair of one-play scoring drives, two more two-play scoring drives and a trio of three-play touchdown drives. Nine of the 17 drives have taken less than 2: off the clock, including five touchdown drives using 1: or less. 4Nebraska s average touchdown drive this season lasts 4.9 plays and covers 62.1 yards in 2:1. The Huskers are averaging 12.6 yards per play during their touchdown drives and a whopping 21.4 yards per play in the 1 touchdown drives of five-or-fewer plays. 4The Huskers longest touchdown drive of the season came on their final scoring drive at Washington last Saturday, when it took 5:57 and 11 plays to cover 8 yards. Every other scoring drive this season has taken less than four minutes. Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 6 Nebraska Football Game Notes

6 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com Nebraska Total Offense Stats Year Total Offense Nebraska Scoring Offense Stats Year Scoring Offense Nebraska Rushing Offense Stats Year Rushing Offense NU Frosh Season Rushing Yards Rk. Player, Position, Year Yards 1. Ahman Green, IB, ,86 2. Calvin Jones, IB, DeAngelo Evans, IB, David Horne, IB, Monte Anthony, IB, Lawrence Phillips, IB, Eric Crouch, QB, Taylor Martinez, QB, Tommie Frazier, QB, Brandon Jackson, IB, 24 9 Martinez Game-by-Game in 21 Rushing Passing Game Att. Yards TD Lg C-A-I Yds. TD Lg WKU IDAHO UW Totals 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 Nebraska Starting Games Strong Led by a quick-strike offense, Nebraska has been accustomed to fast starts this season. The Huskers scored just :47 into their season opener against Western Kentucky. A week later against Idaho, Nebraska scored on its opening drive again, with a field goal 7:2 into the game. Then last Saturday at Washington, Nebraska drove 48 yards in only two plays to take a 7- lead just 2:11 into the game. 4The Huskers have scored on their opening possession in five straight games dating back to the 29 Big 12 Championship. During the streak, the Huskers have scored three touchdowns (Arizona in 29 and Western Kentucky and Washington in 21) and two field goals (Texas in 29 and Idaho in 21). 4The Huskers have been especially fast starters on the road, scoring in the first four minutes of the game in five of their last six contests away from Lincoln, including neutral-site games. 4Nebraska has outscored its opponents 1-7 in the first quarter in 21. Overall, Nebraska has either led or been tied after the first quarter of play in 11 straight games (1 leads, one tie). 4Forcing turnovers has also been a key part of the quick starts. In eight of the past 1 games, NU has forced a first-half turnover. These turnovers have resulted in seven touchdowns and two field goals. Martinez Making Name for Himself on National Level Nebraska redshirt freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez has quickly emerged as a leading candidate for National Freshman of the Year, and possibly bigger honors, with his impressive start to the 21 season. In the first three starts of his career, Martinez has already made a prominent mark in the Nebraska record book and shown the poise and game-breaking ability that made him the choice in a tight three-quarterback battle for the starting job. Martinez has already accounted for the top three rushing games in school history by a freshman quarterback and three of the top 11 rushing efforts by any NU frosh. He has also accounted for at least 26 yards of total offense each week, while being efficient in the passing game by completing 28-of-4 passes. Here are a few of the highlights Martinez has put together in guiding an explosive Nebraska offense: 4Martinez has rushed for 421 yards on 4 carries, an average of 1.5 yards per carry. Martinez has seven rushes of at least 2 yards, including touchdown runs of 67, 46, 4, 2 and 8 yards. The 8-yard touchdown run on the first play of the second half at Washington was 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 21. In the past two games, Martinez has posted the two longest runs by an NU quarterback in the past nine seasons. 4Martinez averages 14. rushing yards per game to rank seventh in the nation and third in the Big 12. He is second among quarterbacks, trailing only Michigan s Dennard Robinson (186. ypg). Martinez is second among freshmen nationally in rushing, trailing San Diego State running back Ronnie Hillman (147.7 ypg). 4Martinez s 1.5 yards per rush is tops among players in the top 1 nationally in rushing. Teammate Roy Helu Jr. who is averaging 1.2 yards per carry is second nationally in yards per carry. 4Martinez had 127 rushing yards in the opener, the most ever by a Nebraska freshman quarterback. He topped that total with 157 yards on 14 carries against Idaho, before a 17-yard effort at Washington. The 157 rushing yards tie for the 1th-most ever by a Nebraska quarterback and tie for the fifth-most ever by a Nebraska freshman. 4Martinez s 127 rushing yards against Western Kentucky were the most by an NU quarterback in an opener since Tommie Frazier s 1-yard effort against West Virginia in The three straight 1-yard rushing games marks the first time a Nebraska quarterback has topped the century mark in three straight games since Eric Crouch in 21. His 127 rushing yards in the opener marked the first 1-yard rushing day by a Nebraska quarterback since Jammal Lord had 19 yards against Texas A&M in 2. 4The last time a Husker quarterback ran for more yards than Martinez s opening three games was Lord s 24- yard effort against Texas on Nov. 2, 22--a span of 94 games. 4Martinez was the first NU freshman QB to top 1 yards on the ground since redshirt freshman Eric Crouch rushed for 18 yards at Kansas State in Martinez s 157 yards against Idaho are the most by any Nebraska freshman since DeAngelo Evans rushed for 168 yards at Kansas State in Martinez has rushed for eight touchdowns in the season s first three games, including three each against Western Kentucky and Washington. Martinez ranks second nationally in scoring averaging 16. points per game.his eight rushing touchdowns are the fourth-most ever by a Nebraska freshman. 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. Roy Helu Jr. scored three rushing touchdowns against Florida Atlantic last season. 4Martinez is the first player to have two games with three rushing touchdowns in a season since Eric Crouch also had two games with at least three touchdowns in his Heisman winning season in 21. Martinez s effort at Washington also marked the first time a Nebraska player has scored three touchdowns on the road since freshman I-back David Horne had four rushing touchdowns at Texas A&M in 22. 4The 67-yard touchdown run against Idaho in week two was, at the time, the longest run by a Nebraska quarterback since Eric Crouch had a 7-yard run at Colorado in 21. It was also the longest run by any NU player since Cory Ross had an 86-yard touchdown run against Missouri in 24. 4Martinez s 421 rushing yards already ranks eighth on the Nebraska freshman season rushing chart. He is just 8 yards from Eric Crouch for the most yards by a freshman quarterback. Husker Freshmen Quarterbacks to Rush for 1 Yards Rk. Player Yards Opponent, Year 1. Taylor Martinez 157 vs. Idaho, Taylor Martinez 17 at Washington, 21. Taylor Martinez 127 vs. Western Kentucky, Eric Crouch 18 vs. Texas, Eric Crouch 18 at Kansas, 1998 Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 7 Nebraska Football Game Notes

7 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com 21 Defense by the Numbers Against the Run Game Att. Yds. TD Long WKU IDAHO WASH Against the Pass Game Passes Yds. TD Long Sacks WKU IDAHO WASH Takeaways Game Fumb. INT Total WKU IDAHO WASH 2 2 Sacks Game-by-Game Game Sacks Yds. TFL Yards WKU IDAHO WASH Blackshirts Keeping Opposing Quarterbacks in Check In 14 games last season, no Nebraska opposing individual had a -yard total offense game. Western Kentucky, Idaho and Washington have not had a player with yards of total offense. The Huskers also held Clemson, Colorado and Kansas State without a -yard total offensive game at the end of the 28 season, giving NU a streak of 2 straight games without allowing an individual yards of total offense. The last opponent individual to gain yards of total offense against Nebraska was Todd Reesing, QB, Kansas, Nov. 8, 28 (4 passing, 5 rushing 9 total). 429 marked the first season since 1995, that Nebraska did not allow at least one opposing individual to amass total offense yards in one game during the season. 4The 2-game streak without a -yard total offensive effort is the longest stretch without an opposing individual producing a -yard total offense game since NU had a 42-game streak Chad May, K-State, 199 to James Brown, Texas, Big 12 Championship Game, 1996 Total Defensive Dominance Nebraska ranked seventh nationally in total defense at 272. yards per game in 29, its best defensive average since allowing 252. yards per game in This fall, Nebraska is allowing yards through three games. 4Nebraska held seven straight foes to fewer than 28 total yards from games 2-8, the longest sub--yard streak for an NU defense since Four of those games were against Big 12 foes, the longest streak by the Blackshirts in league play since NU held 1 of 14 opponents to fewer total offensive yards than their season average. 4Nebraska has held each of its first three opponents this season to less than yards of total offense, and has held five straight opponents to fewer than yards of total offense dating back to 29. Top 1 Freshman Single-Game Rushing Totals in NU History Rk. Player Yards Opponent, Year 1. Calvin Jones 294 at Kansas, 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 17 at UCLA, 199 Taylor Martinez 17 at Washington, DeAngelo Evans 1 vs. Texas, David Horne 128 at Texas A&M, Taylor Martinez 127 vs. Western Kentucky, 21 Damon Benning 127 vs. Texas Tech, 199 No Free Passes This is the best pass defense in America..--Washington Head Coach Steve Sarkisian after Nebraska held the Huskies to just four completions and 71 passing yards Nebraska led the nation in pass efficiency defense in 29 and returned eight defensive backs with starting experience this fall, making the Husker secondary one of the most highly regarded in the nation. Through three games, the Huskers have caused major problems for opposing passers, including highly rated prospects Nathan Enderle of Idaho and Jake Locker of Washington. 4 Nebraska opponents are completing 45.7 percent of their pass attempts, including a 4-of-2 effort by Washington s Jake Locker. The 45.7 percent completion rate is fourth nationally. Opponents have thrown for three touchdown passes through three games this fall. 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 eight interceptions this season, including seven in the past two weeks. The eight picks are tied for second nationally. Last season Nebraska tied for seventh in the nation with 2 interceptions. 4Ten of NU s 14 opponents in 29 completed 5 percent or less of their pass attempts, and five opponents had less than 15 yards passing. NU s 21 opponents are averaging 16.7 passing yards per game, including Western Kentucky with just 12 yards in the air and Washington with only 71 yards. 4Nebraska allowed an average of yards per game through the air in 29, NU s best pass defense since allowing yards per game in 2. 4The Huskers five-interception effort against Idaho was the second time in the past two seasons NU has picked off five passes (also Oklahoma, 29). With two picks at Washington, Nebraska has intercepted at least two passes in six of its past 1 games. 4Nebraska returned two interceptions for touchdowns against Idaho, tying a school record that had been accomplished five other times. Both of the pick-six scores came in the second quarter marking the first time NU has ever returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the same quarter. Nebraska added an interception return for a touchdown at Washington. This is the first time Nebraska has had three INT returns for a touchdown in a season since 25. The school record for interceptions for touchdowns is five in both 1971 and Nebraska has posted 198 return yards on its eight interceptions, an average of 24.8 yards per return. The school record for most interception return yards in a season is 52 in 197 on interceptions. Recent Nebraska Pass Defense Efforts against Top Quarterbacks Quarterback, School Date Att.-Comp. Pct. INT Yards TD Lg Passer Rating Jake Locker, Washington Nathan Enderle, Idaho Nick Foles, Arizona Colt McCoy, Texas Landry Jones, Oklahoma Prince Leads a Royal Nebraska Secondary In the season s first three games it has been very hard to single out one player as the standout in the Nebraska. All six players who see the most extensive action have produced big plays and played a key role 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-tem All-Big 12 pick in 29, Amukamara is regarded as the cornerstone of a deep and veteran Nebraska secondary. In the season s first three games, Amukamara has shown why he earned the preseason hype, but ironically he is the only player among NU s top seven defensive backs who has not picked off a pass in 21. Despite not picking off a pass, his lockdown ability has been a key part of Nebraska defenders recording eight picks in three games. Amukamara has made 1 tackles, while posting a team-high four pass breakups, with at least one in each game. He had a pair of breakups in the win over Idaho, marking his fifth game in the past two seasons with multiple pass breakups. His first PBU against the Vandals deflected into the air and was intercepted by P.J. Smith--the first of five NU picks in the game. The 6-1, 25-pounder has 18 career pass breakups and is poised to make a move into the career top 1 on that list. Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 8 Nebraska Football Game Notes

8 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com Big 12 Conference POW Nominees Game Offense Defense Sp. Teams WKU Martinez -- Paul Idaho -- Crick Henery UW Martinez Hagg Kinnie SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU A&M CU Bold indicates winner Three True Frosh See Action in Opener While a redshirt freshman quarterback stole the majority of the headlines in Nebraska s season opener, several other players made their Husker debuts against Western Kentucky. Three true freshmen made their NU debuts in the opener, including offensive guard Andrew Rodriguez, wide receiver Quincy Enunwa and cornerback Ciante Evans. Rodriguez played a signifcant number of snaps at guard throughout the contest, Enunwa had one catch for 1 yards and Evans had an unassisted tackle. Rodriguez is just the eighth true freshman offensive lineman to play at Nebraska and the first since 26. Rodriguez is the first true freshman offensive lineman to play in a season opener since Toniu Fonoti and John Garrison each appeared in the 1999 season opener against Iowa. First-Time Starters Seven NU players made their first career starts against Western Kentucky, most notably redshirt freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez, the first redshirt or true freshman QB ever to start a season opener for Nebraska. Joining Martinez on offense in making their first starts were center Mike Caputo and left tackle Jeremiah Sirles. Defensively, Nebraska s first-time starters included defensive tackle Baker Steinkuhler, defensive end Cameron Meredith and linebackers Alonzo Whaley and Lavonte David. David led the defense with 1 total tackles, while Steinkuhler registered an eight-yard sack, the first of his career. Overall, 16 players made their NU debuts in the opener, including starters Martinez, Sirles, Whaley and David. Safety P.J. Smith made his first career start against Idaho and I-back Rex Burkhead was in the starting lineup for the first time at Washington. NU Posts Win No. 5 in Lincoln Nebraska posted its 5th all-time victory in Lincoln with its 8-17 victory over Idaho in Lincoln on Sept. 11. The Huskers own a record all-time home record, with 75 of those victories coming at Memorial Stadium. The 5th home victory put Nebraska in elite company, as only three other schools have recorded 5 home victories in college football history. The Huskers joined Michigan, Ohio State and Tennessee in the club. Band of Blackshirt Thieves 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. 4Fellow cornerback Alfonzo Dennard gives Nebraska two of the nation s top cover corners. Dennard has two interceptions this season, including a 1-yard touchdown return for a score against Washington. He also has nine tackles and a breakup. 4Senior safety DeJon Gomes has been a turnover machine during his Nebraska career. Gomes has had a hand in nine turnovers in the past 1 games, including five interceptions and four fumbles caused. Gomes had a fumble caused in the opener against Western Kentucky, then picked off an Idaho pass and returned it 4 yards for a touchdown. Gomes also ranks second on the team with 21 tackles. 4Senior Eric Hagg is Nebraska s nickel back. Hagg recorded his second career interception on Washington s first pass attempt of the game, setting up the Huskers opening score. He also had two breakups in the game and his three PBU this season is second on the team. Hagg earned Big 12 Co-Defensive Player-of-the-Week honors for his effort. 4Senior safety Rickey Thenarse has returned in style from a season-ending knee injury in 29. Thenarse had a 47-yard interception return for a touchdown against Idaho. He also ranks fourth on the team with 15 tackles and forced a fumble against Washington. 4Sophomore safety P.J. Smith regularly enters the game when Nebraska moves to six defensive backs. Smith has a pair of interceptions this season. Points at a Premium vs. Huskers The 21 Husker defense has lofty goals, and also has a tough act to follow after an impressive 29 effort. The 29 NU defense finished first nationally in scoring defense at 1.4 points per game. Nebraska held seven foes to single digits and eight teams to 1 or fewer points, with both totals leading the nation. Nebraska posted two shutouts for the first time since 2. This season, Nebraska has allowed 48 points in three games (16. ppg). 4Nebraska s 1.4 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 2. 4NU allowed just 25 trips into the red zone by its opponents, the second-fewest red-zone chances in the nation. Only 11 of those drives ended in touchdowns and Nebraska s 64 percent rank in red zone defense was the nation s best. Nebraska allowed eight red-zone drives in 21. 4The Huskers had a streak of 11 straight quarters without allowing an offensive touchdown in 29 and allowed only 1 offensive touchdowns in eight Big 12 games. 4Nebraska allowed a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Western Kentucky, ending a streak of nine straight quarters without allowing a touchdown. It also ended a streak of 1 straight quarters of not allowing a touchdown at Memorial Stadium. 4Nebraska held 1 of 14 opponents to 2 or fewer points last season. To put that accomplishment in perspective, NU held just six opponents to less than 2 points in 27 and 28 combined. 4By holding Western Kentucky to 1 points and Idaho to 17, the Blackshirts ran their streak to 1 games of allowing the opposition 2 or fewer points. That streak ended at Washington, but just barely as the Huskies managed 21 points, despite gaining less than yards. Only five Nebraska opponents have scored as many as 17 points since the start of the 29 season. Blackshirts Boast Amazing Improvements over Past Two 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 28, 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 28, the Blackshirts made even larger strides as a unit in 29. 4Two seasons after ranking 116th nationally in scoring defense (7.9 ppg), NU led the nation in that category at 1.4 points per game. NU allowed 28.5 points per game in 28 and its 18.1 ppg improvement last fall easily led the nation. Nebraska s 79-spot move from 8th nationally in total defense in 28 to first in 29 was also the nation s best. This season Nebraska is allowing 16. ppg through three contests, good for 24th nationally. Nebraska Defensive Improvement The 29 Nebraska defense is among the nation s best, after being one of the nation s most improved units in 28.» Total Defense Improvement 29 Improvement ypg 49.9 ypg ypg 272. ypg 77.9 ypg» Rushing Defense Improvement 29 Improvement 22.2 ypg ypg ypg 9.1 ypg 22.6 ypg» Scoring Defense Improvement 29 Improvement 7.9 ppg 28.5 ppg 9.1 ppg 1.4 ppg 18.1 ppg» Sacks Improvement 29 Improvement (1.7 pg) 44 9 (.6 pg)» Opponent rd-down Conversion Percentage Improvement 29 Improvement 5. %.7 % 16.6 % 2. % 1.4% 4In two seasons, Nebraska s sack total has increased from 1 to 5 to 44 in 29. Through three games this season, NU has nine sacks, including a seven-sack effort against Idaho. Nebraska is 22nd nationally in sacks per game. 4Against the run, NU cut its per-game average nearly in half in 28, then shaved another 2 yards per game off its average allowed in 29. The Huskers are allowing 18. rushing ypg in 21. Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 9 Nebraska Football Game Notes

9 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com NU Adds to Season-Opening Streak Nebraska extended its season-opening win streak to 25 straight with its 49-1 win over Western Kentucky. The Huskers streak leads the nation, bettering Florida s 21 straight wins. NU s last loss in a season opener was a 17-1 setback against Florida State at Memorial Stadium in Nebraska has won each of the 25 games by at least 1 points, and has scored at least 4 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 2 points, with an average margin of victory of 6. points. Season-Opening Win Streak Year Opponent (rank) Result 1986 Florida State (11) W, Utah State W, Texas A&M (1)* W, Northern Illinois W, Baylor W, Utah State W, Utah W, North Texas W, West Virginia (24)* W, at Oklahoma State W, Michigan State W, Akron W, Louisiana Tech** W, at Iowa W, San Jose State W, TCU*** W, Arizona State@ W, Oklahoma St. (24) W, Western Illinois W, Maine W, Louisiana Tech W, Nevada W, Western Michigan W, Florida Atlantic W, Western Kentucky W, 49-1 *-Kickoff Classic ; **-Eddie Robinson Classic ***-Pigskin Classic Top NU Rushing Efforts Since 24 Rk. Game Yards 1. vs. Nevada, at Washington, vs. Western Illinois, vs. Idaho, at Kansas State, vs. New Mexico State, vs. Troy, vs. Western Kentucky, vs. Southern Miss, vs. Nicholls State, NU Career Rushing No. Player, Years Yards 1. Mike Rozier, , Derek Brown, , Jammal Lord, 2-2, Correll Buckalter, , Keith Jones, , Dan Alexander, , Rick Berns, , Roger Craig, , Roy Helu Jr., 27-present 2, Marlon Lucky, ,9 19. Jeff Kinney, , Doug DuBose, ,25 4Nebraska improved 48 places (55th to 7th) in total defense in 29, improving from 49.9 yards per game to 272. 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 and have yet to allow yards to an opponent. 4Nebraska led the nation in pass efficiency defense and finished 18th in passing yards allowed per game, an improvement of 71 places--the fourth-best in the nation. This season, Nebraska is fourth in pass efficiency defense and 16th in passing yards allowed. Crick Looking for Another Award-Winning Season Junior defensive tackle Jared Crick emerged as a standout performer last fall and is poised for big things in 21. The 6-6, 285-pound Crick was named the preseason Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and was a first-team preseason All-America choice by numerous outlets. Crick has opened 21 in impressive fashion, helping the Nebraska defense set the tone in three comfortable victories. Crick has 16 tackles through three games, good for third on the team. He broke out against Idaho with 2.5 sacks for yards and four tackles for losses, totaling 2 yards. Crick is the team leader in both of those categories and also paces the defense with four quarterback hurries. Crick has pushed his career sack total to 12, just two shy of the Nebraska career top 1. In 29, Crick pushed Ndamukong Suh for team statistical leads in tackles, sacks and tackles for loss all season. Crick finished with 7 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, 16 quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries. Crick had one of the most prolific defensive days in school history with a record-setting performance at Baylor. 4Crick had a school-record five sacks for 24 yards in the game. His five sacks were the most in a single game by any player in the nation in 29, 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 (29 vs. Texas). The seven TFLs by Crick and Suh were three more than any other Big 12 player in 29. 4Crick earned Big 12 and national defensive player-of-the-week honors for his performance, before going on to first-team All-Big 12 honors. Crick s 5.2 tackles per game ranked second only to Suh among Big 12 defensive interior linemen. Backs Making Most of Touches Nebraska quarterbacks and I-backs made the most of their offensive touches in the first two games. The explosive Nebraska offense has had just 58, 59 and 65 snaps, respectively, in the first three games, but plenty of players have taken advantage of their opportunities to post impressive numbers. Nebraska churned out 289 rushing yards on just attempts against Western Kentucky, an average of 8.8 yards per tote, its best since the 24 opener against Western Illinois when NU averaged 9. yards per rush. Nebraska didn t miss a beat against Idaho, again averaging 8.8 yards per attempt with 6 yards on 41 rushing attempts. At Washington, Nebraska totaled 8 yards on 54 carries, an average of 7.1 yards per carry. 4Martinez averaged 18.1 yards on seven rushing attempts vs. WKU, including touchdown runs of 46, 19 and 15 yards. He averaged 11.2 yards per pop on 14 attempts against Idaho, including runs of 67, 4, 25 and 2 yards. He added 17 yards on 19 carries at Washington and leads the nation at 1.5 yards per carry. 4Sophomore I-back Rex Burkhead has 2 touches in three games, but has accumulated 26 yards, an average of 1.2 yards per touch. Burkhead is averaging 8.8 yards on his 27 rushing attempts and 17.6 yards on five pass receptions. Seven of his touches have covered at least 2 yards. 4Senior I-back Roy Helu Jr. has also made the most of 24 rushing attempts, rolling up 246 yards. Helu Jr. is Crick Game-by-Game in 21 Game UT-AT-TT Sack TFL QBH WKU IDAHO UW Totals NU I-Backs Game-by-Game in 21 Roy Helu Jr. Rushing Receiving Game Att. Yards TD Lg No. Yds. TD WKU IDAHO UW Totals Rex Burkhead Rushing Receiving Game Att. Yards TD Lg No. Yds. TD WKU IDAHO UW Totals averaging 1.2 yards per carry, the second-best average in the nation, trailing only Taylor Martinez. Helu had a 58- yard touchdown run against Idaho, then ripped off a career-long run of 65 yards for a touchdown at Washington. Helu Jr. Climbing Nebraska Rushing Charts Nebraska I-back Roy Helu Jr. emerged as one of the Big 12 s top backs in 28, and battled through injuries to surpass 1, rushing yards last year as a junior. Helu s effort in 29 earned him second-team All-Big 12 honors and the 6-, 22-pounder could be poised for big things in 21. Helu is part of an impressive stable of Nebraska running backs that also includes sophomores Rex Burkhead and Dontrayevous Robinson. Helu posted four 1-yard rushing games last season, and has topped 1 yards against both Idaho and Washington, giving him nine career 1-yard games. He has also scored at least one touchdown in each of the first three games and his 21 career rushing touchdowns make him one of 24 Nebraska players with at least 2 career rushing touchdowns. Helu s best games seemed to come against top competition, as he surpassed the century mark against both Virginia Tech and Oklahoma in 29, including a career-high 169 yards against the Hokies. Helu s 81.9 yards per game in 29 ranked fourth in the Big 12, and his 1,147 rushing yards were the 16th-most in NU history. Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 1 Nebraska Football Game Notes

10 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com NU Career Receptions No. Player, Years Catches 1. Nate Swift, Jeff Kinney, Guy Ingles, Niles Paul, 27-present Tim Smith, Cory Ross, Wilson Thomas, Irving Fryar, Tom Penney, Todd Brown, Matt Herian, Mike McNeill, 27-present 64 NU Career Receiving Yards No. Player, Years Yards 1. Johnny Rodgers, , Matt Herian, ,24 9. Irving Fryar, , Niles Paul, 27-present 1,16 NU Single-Season Receiving Yards Rank, Player, Year (Receptions) Yards 1. Johnny Rodgers, 1972 (55) Nate Swift, 28 (6) 941. Johnny Rodgers, 1971 (5) Maurice Purify, 27 (57) Niles Paul, 29 (4) Todd Peterson, 28 (62) Irving Fryar, 198 (4) Marlon Lucky, 27 (75) Johnny Rodgers, 197 (5) Nate Swift, 25 (45) 641 NU Single-Game Receiving Yards Rank, Player, Game Yards 1. Matt Davison, at Texas A&M, Oct. 1, Chuck Malito, at Hawaii, Dec. 4, Guy Ingles, vs. Oklahoma St., Oct. 25, Frantz Hardy, vs. Kansas, Sept., Maurice Purify, at Kansas, Nov., Niles Paul, at Kansas, Nov. 14, Frantz Hardy, vs. Maine, Sept., Dennis Richnafsy, at Kansas State, Oct. 7, Niles Paul, vs. Iowa State, Oct. 24, Frosty Anderson, vs. Wisconsin, Sept. 29, Nebraska Career Scoring Player, Years Points 1. Kris Brown, Eric Crouch, Josh Brown, Mike Rozier, Alex Henery, 27-present 12 Nebraska Career FG Made Player, Years FGs 1. Kris Brown, Alex Henery, 27-present 51. Josh Brown, Nebraska Season FG Made Player, Year FGs 1. Alex Henery, Jordan Congdon, Alex Henery, Kris Brown, Helu has 2,45 career rushing yards, and moved into the top 2 on the Nebraska career rushing list against Idaho, passing All-Americans Bobby Reynolds and Jeff Kinney, along with Doug DuBose. Helu Jr. is now 17th on the career rushing list and just 295 yards from the career top 1. If he were to post a second 1,-yard rushing season in 21, he would finish fourth on the NU career list. Helu is also bidding to be the first Husker to post back-to-back 1,-yard rushing seasons since Calvin Jones in 1992 and Helu has shined against top competition and in road environments. Helu has three 1-yard rushing games in NU s last seven contests against ranked opponents and has averaged 6.2 yards per carry. In nine road games since the beginning of the 28 campaign, Helu has rushed for 921 yards on 14 carries, 6.4 yards per tote. 4Helu had a Big 12-best 12 runs of 2+ yards in 29, and 22 rushes of at least 2 yards over his past 2 games. 4Helu had three of the nine 15-yard rushing games by Big 12 players in 29, and four of the top 1 rushing efforts in the league last season. Seniors Paul and McNeill Headline Receiving Corps Nebraska returned a pair of senior receiving targets who have made an impact in the passing game over the past three seasons. Wide receiver Niles Paul led NU s receiving corps in 29, catching 4 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 2 receptions and top among players with 4 catches in a season. 4Paul tied the NU school record in 29 with four 1-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 14 yards vs. Iowa State ranked ninth. 4Paul earned Holiday Bowl Offensive MVP honors by accounting for 27 all-purpose yards, including 12 receiving yards. He had a career-long 74-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter to cap the scoring in a - rout. 4Paul had 11 catches of at least 2 yards, with nine of those covering 5 yards or more. His 8.5 yards per catch at Kansas was the second-best single-game effort in the Big 12 in 29. 4Paul ranked second in the Big 12 in both kickoff return and punt return average in 29, and his allpurpose yards per game ranked ninth in the Big 12. 4Paul became the first Husker since Dana Brinson (1986) to lead Nebraska in receiving, kickoff return yards, punt return yards and all-purpose yards. The only other Huskers in history to lead the Huskers in all four categories in the same season are: Johnny Rodgers (197, 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 s start to 21 has shown that he could be poised for big numbers as a senior. Paul accounted for 158 allpurpose yards against Western Kentucky, including five receptions for 92 yards and a -yard TD grab. He had two catches of at least 2 yards against the Hilltoppers, then led NU with four catches against Idaho. Paul has had at least four catches in five of his past eight games dating back to last season. Paul moved into the top 1 on the Nebraska career receptions list against Idaho, and at 74 career catches, he is poised to become just the sixth player in school history with 1 career catches. Paul s 1,16 career receiving yards are 1th in NU history, and he is less than 5 yards from moving to fourth. The 6-4, 25-pound McNeill has been a fixture in a deep group of NU tight ends the past two seasons. McNeill 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 has shifted to receiver where he teams with Paul and junior Brandon Kinnie to give Nebraska one of the Big 12 s biggest and most physical receiving corps. 4In 28, McNeill set a season position record with 2 receptions, while his six touchdown receptions were just one shy of the position record. 4McNeill has 64 career catches to rank 18th on the Nebraska career list. McNeill should shatter the Nebraska career tight ends reception record of 65 by Matt Herian from 22 to 26. McNeill is 2 yards from becoming the 19th Husker and fourth NU tight end to reach 1, career receiving yards. He snared his 11th career touchdown wiht a 24-yard grab at Washington. Kinnie also has made huge strides in the offseason, and opened the year with a career-high six receptions and 59 yards against Western Kentucky, before adding three catches against Idaho. He excelled against Washington with five receptions for a career-high 15 yards. He totaled 18 all-purpose yards, adding 75 yards on kickoff returns. Behind Paul, McNeill and Kinnie, Nebraska is averaging 1.7 yards per completion this season. Henery Kicking Way Into Nebraska Record Book Alex Henery is poised to continue his assault on the NU record book this season, while challenging Big 12 and NCAA records. The senior from Omaha also emerged as one of the conference s top punters last season. Henery was a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award last season and should be a leading contender for the award in 21. Henery connected on a school-record 24-of-28 field goals in 29, 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 supplied all the scoring by hitting 4-of-4 field goals in a 1-12 loss to Texas in the Big 12 title game, and finished the year with a perfect 4-of-4 effort against Arizona in the Holiday Bowl. 4Henery has six career games with four or more field goals, an accomplishment that has already tied an NCAA record. He has 11 multiple-fg games in his career. 4Henery s 24 field goals in 29 shattered the school record, and he has made 51 field goals in 58 career attempts, making him the most accurate kicker in school history. His 51 field goals are just six field goals from the school record, held by 11-year NFL veteran Kris Brown. Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 11 Nebraska Football Game Notes

11 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com 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... 4 Big 12 Conference Championships... 2 All-Time Games Played... 1,211 All-Time Record (.72) 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 (.76) Consecutive Home Winning Seasons Consecutive Home Sellouts (includes SDSU)... 7 Record in Sellout Streak vs. Ranked Teams All-Time Record in August (1.) All-Time Record in September (.796) All-Time Record in October (.717) All-Time Record in November (.657) All-Time Record in December (.7) All-Time Record in January (.46) All-Time Record in February (1.) Since Away Road (on campus) Neutral Sites vs. Big 12 Teams In Big 12 Action (since 96) Home Away Neutral... - When Scoring 5+ Points When Allowing 1 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... Walter Camp Award Winners... 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 97 straight when rushing for 4 yards 4 scored in 181 consecutive games 4 scored in 272 straight home games 4 shut out opponents 15 times 4Henery was the second-most accurate returning field goal kicker in the nation. He is also the most accurate kicker in NU history on extra points, hitting 159-of-16 in his career, a 99.4 percent accuracy rate. He has made 82 straight PATs, including perfect PAT seasons as a freshman and junior. 4Among Henery s seven career missed field goals, just two have come from less than 5 yards. In fact, Henery had a streak of 25 straight made field goals from inside 5 yards. Henery has also made 1 career field goals from 44 yards or longer. 4Henery became the fifth Nebraska player with at least career points against Idaho. He currently has 12 points to rank in a tie for fourth on the career scoring list with 198 Heisman Trophy winner Mike Rozier. 4 Henery has scored 11 points each of the past two seasons, eighth on the single-season list. His two 11-point seasons trail only Kris Brown (116 in 1997) for season scoring by a kicker. A third 1-point season this fall would move Henery to the top of Nebraska s career scoring list. Henery is second nationally in scoring among active players. 4Henery averaged 41.4 yards in his first season as Nebraska s starting punter, making him one of only three players nationally to rank in the top 5 in both field goals and punting average. Henery led the Big 12 with punts downed inside the 2, including an impressive eight inside the three-yard line. He is averaging 41.6 yards on 1 punts this season, with five of those downed inside the 2. Lofty Rankings Nebraska finished the 29 season with its highest post-season ranking (No. 14 in both polls) since the 21 season. The Huskers also started the 21 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 21. 4Nebraska s No. 8 preseason ranking was the first time in the top 1 at any point since being ranked 1th by the AP in October of 2 following a 5- start to the season. 4Nebraska moved to sixth in the AP poll and seventh in the coaches poll after its drubbing of Washington, the second time this season NU has reached No. 6 in the media poll. The No. 6 AP ranking marks NU s highest since entering the 22 Rose Bowl against Miami ranked fourth in the nation. 4Nebraska received one first-place vote in this week s USA Today Coaches Poll, the first time since 21 that NU has received a first-place vote in either poll. Huskers Carrying Late-Season Momentum into 21 Nebraska entered 21 with a surge of momentum after playing outstanding football late in the 29 season. 4Nebraska won six of its final seven games last fall, as it also did to finish the 28 campaign. The 6-1 second-half records the past two seasons are the school s best seven-game finishes since Nebraska is one of only 12 teams in the FBS to open 21 having won at least six of its final seven games last season. 4Nebraska s win at Washington gave the Huskers its ninth win in its past 1 games dating back to last season. This marks just the second 9-1 record in a 1-game stretch since the start of the 22 season (spanning 25 and 26 season). Only Boise State and Alabama are perfect in the past 1 games. The Huskers are looking to improve their first-half record over the past two seasons. NU opened with a - record in 28, but dropped three straight before its strong finish. Last fall, NU was 4- at the midway point of the season before its late-season surge. Pelini-coached Nebraska teams are 1-6 in games played before Halloween and 1-2 in games on or after Nov. 1, with the only losses against teams ranked in the top four nationally. Road Warriors The victory at Washington marked Nebraska s fifth straight road win, the longest streak at Nebraska in a decade when won its final two road games in 1999 and its first three on the road in 2. Each of the five wins in Nebraska s current road win streak have been by at least eight points. Nebraska will next put its road winning streak on the line at Kansas State on Oct. 7. Nebraska won in Manhattan in 28, starting its current streak of five straight Big 12 Conference road victories. 4Nebraska is 6-2 on the road in Big 12 play under Bo Pelini. 4The five-game conference road win streak is NU s longest since winning its first eight road games when the Big 12 Conference was formed in 1996 and Nebraska won 19 straight league road games from 1992 to 1997 (Big Eight and Big 12). The 4- record in Big 12 road games in 29 was the first for Nebraska since Nebraska was one of just 1 teams nationally to own a perfect conference road record in 29. Nebraska hoping to Continue Fourth-Quarter Excellence Nebraska has been among the nation s best fourth-quarter teams each of the past two seasons. In 28, NU ranked second nationally in fourth-quarter points scored (155) and fourth-quarter point differential (+1). The 29 season was no different as NU outscored the opposition 96-2, with the 2 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 29 was at No. 24 Missouri. NU trailed 12- 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 24 season opener, and the most in the fourth quarter since 21. 4Nebraska allowed nine Big 12 opponents just 2 fourth-quarter points and held eight foes without a fourthquarter point. 4Nebraska outscored its opponents in the second half in 29. The 55 second-half points were the fewest allowed by any team in the nation. Only two opponents scored more than seven points in the second half in 29 (Baylor-1, Colorado-1), and NU allowed only five offensive TDs in the second half. Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 12 Nebraska Football Game Notes

12 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com Conference Crowns Nebraska returned to the Big 12 Championship Game in 29, making its fifth appearance in the contest. The Huskers played in three of the first four Big 12 title games. Nebraska is one of three teams to capture two or more Big 12 titles, joining Oklahoma with six and Texas with three. Kansas State, Texas A&M and Colorado each captured one Big 12 crown. Oklahoma leads the way with seven Big 12 title game appearances, followed by Nebraska and Texas with five each. Nebraska and Texas meeting in the title game was the third meeting between the two schools in the game, the most played matchup in Big 12 Championship history. The Huskers have won 4 football conference championships overall, including eight under Coach Bob Devaney and 1 under Coach Tom Osborne. Oklahoma has won 7 conference championships to rank second behind NU among league schools. Big 12 History Championship Game Participants Year North South Big 12 Champ 1996 Nebraska Texas Texas 1997 Nebraska Texas A&M Nebraska 1998 Kansas St. Texas A&M Texas A&M 1999 Nebraska Texas Nebraska 2 Kansas St. Oklahoma Oklahoma 21 Colorado Texas Colorado 22 Colorado Oklahoma Oklahoma 2 Kansas St. Oklahoma Kansas State 24 Colorado Oklahoma Oklahoma 25 Colorado Texas Texas 26 Nebraska Oklahoma Oklahoma 27 Missouri Oklahoma Oklahoma 28 Missouri Oklahoma Oklahoma 29 Nebraska Texas Texas Nebraska Among Leaders in Associated Press National Titles Notre Dame leads the nation by winning eight Associated Press national titles since 196, 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 197, 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 195), Nebraska is tied for fourth with Miami and Texas with four titles, behind Alabama and Oklahoma with six apiece, and USC with five. Huskers Top 1 Home Crowds No. Attend. Opponent Date 1. 86,4 La.-Lafayette (W, 55-) Sept. 26, ,115 Oklahoma (W, 1-) Nov. 7, ,17 Texas Tech (L, 1-1) Oct. 17, ,998 Kansas State (W, 17-) Nov. 21, ,98 Iowa State (L, 9-7) Oct. 24, ,81 Virginia Tech (L, 5-) Sept. 27, ,8 Colorado (W, 7-14) Nov. 24, ,72 Idaho (W, 8-17) Sept. 11, ,719 Florida Atlantic (W, 49-) Sept. 5, ,555 W. Kentucky (W, 49-1) Sept. 4, 21 Largest Crowds To See Nebraska Play No. Opponent Attend. 1. at Penn State, Sept. 14, 22 11,75 2. Miami (Rose Bowl), Jan., 22 9,781. Stanford (Rose Bowl), Jan. 1, , at USC, Sept. 16, 26 92, 5. vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, Sept. 26, 29 86,4 6. vs. Oklahoma, Nov. 7, 29 86, vs. Texas Tech, Oct. 17, 29 86,17 8. vs. Kansas State, Nov. 21, 29 85, at Texas, Oct. 27, 27 85, vs. Iowa State, Oct. 24, 29 85,98 home games in bold 4Under Bo Pelini, Nebraska is 22-2 when leading at any point in the fourth quarter. The lone losses were onepoint setbacks against Virginia Tech and Texas in 29. This season, Nebraska has allowed 14 fourth-quarter points, while scoring 21 of its own. Huskers Look to Build on Success Against Ranked Teams Nebraska closed the 29 season with a - victory over No. 22 Arizona in the Holiday Bowl--its third win of the year against a ranked opponent. The Huskers were -2 against ranked teams last season, defeating No. 24 Missouri, 27-12, and 2th-ranked Oklahoma, 1-. Nebraska also suffered a pair of one-point setbacks, losing at No. 1 Virginia Tech, 16-15, and to No. Texas, 1-12, in the Big 12 Championship Game. Nebraska s three victories over ranked teams in 29 were its most since posting four wins over ranked foes during a 12-1 campaign in Three upcoming Nebraska opponents Texas, Oklahoma State and Missouri are ranked in at least one of the major national polls this week. Injury Bug Hits Huskers During Fall Camp Nebraska endured more than its share of injuries during fall camp, with two returning starters sidelined for the entire season and two others out indefinitely. 4Senior offensive lineman Mike Smith suffered a leg injury during the first week of fall camp that will sideline the Las Vegas native for the season. Smith has been Nebraska s starting left tackle each of the past two seasons, collecting 26 career starts tied for the second-most among returning Huskers. Smith was set to play a key role on the line this fall, with the ability to possibly serve as a key backup at tackle, guard or even center. 4Sophomore linebacker Sean Fisher also suffered a season-ending leg injury during fall camp. Fisher started six games as a redshirt freshman last fall, and was expected to be among the Huskers top candidates at linebacker for the 21 campaign. 4Sophomore linebacker Will Compton joined Fisher on the sidelines when he suffered a foot injury in practice on Sept. 2, just two days before the opener. Compton is out indefinitely. 4Senior tight end Dreu Young underwent back surgery in late August and is out for an extended period of time. Young also battled back issues during his junior campaign. 4Junior reserve cornerback Anthony Blue suffered his second knee injury in the past 2 1/2 years during fall camp and will be sidelined for the year. Blue was expected to be among Nebraska s top reserves at corner, and was also one of the Huskers top special teams perfomers last season. NCAA Record Sellout Streak One of the most remarkable streaks in collegiate sports reached another milestone on Sept. 26, 29, against Louisiana-Lafayette when Nebraska celebrated the th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium. A stadium record crowd of 86,4 fans were on hand for the historic event, and the streak is now at 7 games and is expected to reach 11 by season s end. The sellout streak dates back to Hall of Fame Coach Bob Devaney s first year in 1962 (vs. Missouri on Nov. ). Notre Dame is second in all-time consecutive sellouts with 216, 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 19 of the past 2 seasons. Nebraska is at home in the last 22 seasons (since 1989). 4During Nebraska s run of success at home in the past 25 years, NU has had three home winning streaks of 2 or more games, and overall has posted 4 unbeaten and untied home seasons. 4The Huskers are (.776, 657 games, 121 years) in Lincoln, and (.759, 52 games, 88 years) in Memorial Stadium (since 192). Nebraska has had 41 straight winning home seasons. Nebraska carries a five-game home winning streak into the matchup with South Dakota State. Nebraska Cracks Top 1 in Average Home Attendance Nebraska ranked 1th nationally and second among Big 12 schools in average attendance in 29. Nebraska averaged a school-record 85,888 fans for seven home games, including a school-record 86,4 fans against Louisiana-Lafayette. Five Big 12 teams ranked in the top nationally in attendance, led by fourth-ranked Texas (11,175 fans per game). Nebraska Set for Move to Big Ten in 211 June 11, 21 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 2-28 victory over Michigan in the 25 Alamo Bowl. NU s last regular-season matchup with a Big Ten opponent was a home-andhome series in 22 and 2 with Penn State. The schools split the two games, each winning at home. The Big Ten Conference announced its divisional alignment on Sept. 1. The Huskers will compete in a football division with Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota and Northwestern. The other division is comprised of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue and Wisconsin. Nebraska s first Big Ten game will be at Wisconsin on Oct. 1, 211, with its first Big Ten home game against Ohio State on Oct. 8, 211. Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 1 Nebraska Football Game Notes

13 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com Huskers Prominent on National Football League Rosters Nebraska has a long-standing tradition of placing large numbers of players in the NFL. Nebraska has 26 players on 21 NFL opening-day rosters and two other players on practice squads. The Huskers are represented on the rosters of 19 NFL teams. Nearly 4 former Huskers were in NFL training camps. Nebraska owns one of the most impressive histories of any school in producing NFL-caliber players. Since the start of Big 12 play in 1996, Nebraska has led all Big 12 schools with 65 players selected in the NFL Draft. No other conference school has had more than 57 players chosen in that period. The Huskers have been especially impressive on defense, with 4 players chosen since No other Big 12 school has had more than. Three Huskers were selected in the 21 NFL Draft, marking the 41st consecutive season at least three Nebraska players were taken in the draft. Huskers in the NFL Player Titus Adams, DT Zack Bowman, CB Stewart Bradley, LB Josh 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 Kyle Vanden Bosch, DE Fabian Washington, CB Demorrio Williams, LB Practice Squad Larry Asante, S Barry Turner, DE Team Cleveland (Injured Reserve) Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis 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 Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Huskers Compete in Final Season in Big 12 Conference With Nebraska s move to the Big Ten on the horizon, 21 will mark Nebraska s final season of action in the Big 12. The conference has been NU s home since 1996 and the Huskers have had their share of football success in the league. Nebraska has played in the Big 12 Championship Game five times, including the 29 title game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Nebraska has captured Big 12 titles in 1997 and Nebraska s five Big 12 Championship Game appearances are tied for second among all Big 12 schools along with Texas, trailing only Oklahoma s seven Big 12 Championship Game appearances. 4Nebraska has squared off against three conference foes more than 1 times, including 116 meetings with Kansas, 14 with Iowa State and 1 with Missouri. 4Nebraska and Kansas will meet for the 15th consecutive season in 21, which is currently the nation s longest uninterrupted streak. Overall, the 116 meetings are the third most of any series in the country. 4Nebraska will play its final Big 12 Conference game against Colorado on Friday, Nov. 26. The 21 season will mark the 15th straight year the Big 12 North schools have met on the day after Thanksgiving and the 21st straight year Nebraska has played on that date, meeting Oklahoma six consecutive years from 199 to Seeing Double The 21 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 28 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 two other sets of brothers on the roster Ben and Jake Cotton and Andrew and Matt Holt. 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 21 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, 198), 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 CB Anthony Blue (Anthony, Sr., Seattle, 1987), QB Zac Lee (Bob, Minnesota, Atlanta, L.A. Rams, ), Jay Martin (Bob, N.Y. Jets, San Francisco, ), Baker Steinkuhler (Dean, Houston, ), DB Anthony West (Robert, Kansas City, San Francisco, ) and IB Lester Ward (Lester, Sr., Dallas). Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 14 Nebraska Football Game Notes

14 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com 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 21 season. A graduate of Lincoln Southwest High School, Cassidy has been a key performer on NU s special teams in 28 and 29. In addition to continuing in that role this fall, the 6-1, 21-pound Cassidy should see significant action in the secondary. 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 7 walk-on players into the Nebraska program. 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 22. 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 29 season. Crick Earns Berringer Scholarship Nebraska junior defensive tackle Jared Crick was presented with the Brook Berringer Memorial Endowed Scholarship before the Western Kentucky game. The scholarship was endowed in the memory of former NU quarterback Brook Berringer who died in a plane crash on April 18, Criteria for the scholarship includes the following: football student-athlete; involved in community service with high ideals, excellent character and integrity. A native of Cozad, Neb., Crick has excelled on and off the field during his time with the Cornhuskers. Crick was a firstteam all-conference selection last season during a breakout sophomore season. Off the field, Crick was named to the 21 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. 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. NU AMONG LEADERS IN ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12 SELECTIONS Nebraska had 22 players named to the 29 academic All-Big 12 team, including 15 first-team selections, and seven second-team honorees. Nebraska s 22 honorees were the second-highest total in the Big 12 Conference. The group was highlighted by defensive back Austin Cassidy and linebacker Sean Fisher, who were each nominated with a 4. grade-point average. Fisher has a perfect cumulative grade-point average, while Cassidy earned a perfect 4. grade-point average in the two previous semesters. Fisher and Cassidy were two of just three student-athletes in the Big 12 Conference nominated with a perfect 4. grade-point average. NATION-LEADING TOTAL OF COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Seniors Todd Peterson and Tyler Wortman were selected as second-team ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in 28. The selection of Peterson and Wortman gave NU a nation-leading total of 98 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in football. Nebraska also leads the nation in academic All-Americans with 277 academic All-Americans across all teams and all sports entering the academic year. SENIOR CLASS IN STRONG ACADEMIC STANDING Nebraska s 2-player senior class includes six players who will play the 21 season as graduate students. Among those, defensive end Tyrone Fahie graduated in December of 29 in just ½ years, while offensive lineman D.J. Jones, quarterback Zac Lee and defensive back Anthony West picked up their degrees in May. Tight end Mike McNeill and offensive lineman Mike Smith joined the group in summer commencement exercises. 4Another nine seniors are expected to complete their degree work in the fall, giving the Huskers 15 graduates in time for the bowl game. All but one member of the senior class are expected to complete their degrees by the end of the 211 spring semester. 4Among Bo Pelini s first three seniors classes, 52 of 57 players are on track to earn their degree by next August. NEBRASKA LEADS BIG 12 IN EXHAUSTED ELIGIBILITY GRADUATION RATES Nebraska athletic teams continue to pace the Big 12 Conference in the classroom, leading the Big 12 in the exhausted eligibility graduation rate for the seventh consecutive year with an impressive 94 percent rate. Nebraska continues to set the pace in the Big 12 in terms of Exhausted Eligibility graduation rates. The exhausted eligibility rate surveys the graduation rate of scholarship student-athletes in 1 incoming freshman classes who complete their eligibility at the university. Nebraska s exhausted eligibility rate has improved 22 percentage points since the inception of the rate in Sean Fisher to Be Presented Sullivan Scholarship Nebraska sophomore linebacker Sean Fisher will be presented the George Finley Sullivan Endowed Scholarship before the start of Saturday s game. Sully as many call him is admired by hundreds of former Husker student-athletes and taped thousands of ankles while serving as Nebraska s head trainer from 1977 to 1995, and as an Assistant Athletic Trainer and Head Physical Therapist from 195 to The scholarship was fully endowed in Sullivan s honor in 28 by the Touchdown Club of Nebraska, Inc., and many former Husker student-athletes graciously contributed to the fund. The scholarship will be presented annually to a Nebraska varsity football student-athlete who has demonstrated a high level of athletic and academic achievement, with a strong commitment to community, effective leadership skills, a high degree of integrity, and commitment to excellence in all endeavors. Preference is given to student-athletes who intend to pursue a career in a health-related field. Fisher suffered an injury during the fall camp and is out for the season, but was a key member of NU s defense in 29. Fisher carries a 4. cumulative grade-point average in business administration. Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 15 Nebraska Football Game Notes

15 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com National Rankings Associated Press (Sept. 19) No. Team (1st) Record Points 1. Alabama (5) - 1, Ohio State (5) - 1,45. Boise State (1) 2-1, 4. TCU - 1,28 5. Oregon - 1,28 6. Nebraska - 1, Texas (1) - 1, Oklahoma - 1, Florida - 1,44 1. Arkansas Wisconsin South Carolina Utah Arizona LSU Stanford Auburn Iowa Miami USC Michigan West Virginia Penn State Oregon State Michigan State - 45 USA Today Coaches (Sept. 19) No. Team (1st) Record Points 1. Alabama (55) - 1,47 2. Ohio State () - 1,41. Boise State 2-1, Texas - 1, TCU - 1, Oregon - 1, Nebraska (1) - 1,15 8. Florida - 1,92 9. Oklahoma - 1,6 1. Wisconsin Arkansas LSU Utah Auburn South Carolina Arizona Stanford Iowa Miami Penn State West Virginia Michigan Michigan State Missouri Oklahoma State - 1 Huskers in the 21 Polls Date AP C H Results Pre def. Western Kentucky, def. Idaho, def. Washington, Nebraska Possible Starters at a Glance Offense Returning Starters (*-Letters Earned) Pos. Player Yr. Ht/Wt Notable WR Niles Paul*** Sr. 6-1/22 Four or more catches in five of past eight games/ninth in career receptions WR Brandon Kinnie* Jr. 6-/22 Career-high 15 receiving yards at Washington, including 55-yarder WR Mike McNeill*** Sr. 6-4/25 64 career receptions/made move to wide receiver during spring ball TE Ben Cotton* So. 6-6/255 Brings combination of physical blocker and big receiving target LT Jeremiah Sirles RFr. 6-6/1 One of seven Huskers to make starting debut in season opener LG Keith Williams*** Sr. 6-5/1 All-conference candidate made 22nd career start vs. Washington C-Mike Caputo** Jr. 6-1/275 Smallest of offensive linemen was key reserve each of past two years RG Ricky Henry* Sr. 6-4/5 Tenacious competitor has started 17 consecutive games RT D.J. Jones** Sr. 6-5/15 Versatile performer has started six straight games dating back to 29 -or- Marcel Jones** Jr. 6-7/15 Gives NU strong 1-2 option at RT/Missed first three games with injury QB Taylor Martinez RFr. 6-1/ rushing yards in first three games as starter/1.5 yards per carry FB Tyler Legate* Jr. 5-1/25 Primarily a lead blocker/also had three catches and a TD grab in 9 IB Roy Helu Jr.*** Sr. 6-/22 Poised to make a move into top 1 on NU career rushing list -or- Rex Burkhead* So. 5-11/21 Averaging nearly nine yards per rush and better than 17 yards per catch Defense Pos. Player Yr. Ht/Wt Notable DE Pierre Allen*** Sr. 6-5/ career starts are most on defense/sack and fumble caused vs. Idaho DT Jared Crick** Jr. 6-6/ sacks and 19 TFL in career/preseason Big 12 Defensive POY DT Baker Steinkuhler* So. 6-6/29 Has.5 sacks for yards in first three career starts DE Cameron Meredith* So. 6-4/265 Nine tackles and three quarterback hurries in first three starts MIKE Lavonte David Jr. 6-1/21 Team leader with 25 tackles, including 1 stops in debut vs. WKU WILL Eric Martin* So. 6-2/24 Special teams leader moved into first unit in week two -or- Alonzo Whaley So. 6-1/225 Saw first action of career against WKU and made five tackles NICKEL Eric Hagg*** Sr. 6-2/21 2 career starts at nickel back/second career INT at Washington LCB Prince Amukamara*** Sr. 6-1/25 Team leader with four PBU in 21/18 career PBU and 5 INT RCB Alfonzo Dennard** Jr. 5-1/195 First career INT for TD at Washington/9 tackles in three games S DeJon Gomes* Sr. 6-/2 Hand in nine turnovers in past 1 games, including INT for TD vs. Idaho S Rickey Thenarse*** Sr. 6-/21 Back from 29 knee surgery/pick for touchdown against Idaho -or- P.J. Smith* So. 6-2/21 Earned first career start vs. Idaho and grabbed second pick in two games Special Teams Pos. Player Yr. Ht/Wt Notable PK Alex Henery*** Sr. 6-2/ in career on FG/11 career multi-fg games, 6 in 29 P Alex Henery*** Sr. 6-2/175 Five of 1 punts inside 2/Big 12-best downed inside 2 in 29 KO Adi Kunalic*** Sr. 6-/19 Among national leaders in touchbacks past three years/1 in 21 KOR Niles Paul*** Sr. 6-1/22 Second on Nebraska career kickoff return yards list Brandon Kinnie* Jr. 6-/22 Two returns for 75 yards against Washington Tim Marlowe* So. 5-1/175 Career-long 42-yard kickoff return against Western Kentucky PR Niles Paul*** Sr. 6-1/22 Averaging 12.9 yards on nine returns this season LS P.J. Mangieri* So. 6-4/245 Assisted Alex Henery to all-conference season in 29 H Brett Maher* So. 6-/17 Also doubles as Nebraska s backup punter Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 16 Nebraska Football Game Notes

16 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com Nebraska Depth Chart-South Dakota State Offense Pos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr. WR X 84 Brandon Kinnie, 6-, 22, Jr. 8 Will Henry, 6-5, 215, Sr. LT 71 Jeremiah Sirles, 6-6, 1, RFr. -OR- 5 Jermarcus Yoshi Hardrick, 6-7, 2, Jr. LG 68 Keith Williams, 6-5, 1, Sr. 6 Andrew Rodriguez, 6-6, 25, Fr. C 58 Mike Caputo, 6-1, 275, Jr. 62 Cole Pensick, 6-2, 27, RFr. RG 74 Ricky Henry, 6-4, 5, Sr. 76 Brent Qvale, 6-7, 2, RFr. RT 7 D.J. Jones, 6-5, 1, Sr. -OR- 78 Marcel Jones, 6-7, 15, Jr. TE 81 Ben Cotton, 6-6, 255, So. 25 Kyler Reed, 6-, 2, So. 41 Jake Long, 6-4, 25, RFr. WR Z 24 Niles Paul, 6-1, 22, Sr. 1 Khiry Cooper, 6-2, 195, So. -OR- 6 Tim Marlowe, 5-1, 175, So. ZEBRA 44 Mike McNeill, 6-4, 25, Sr. 18 Quincy Enunwa, 6-2, 25, Fr. QB Taylor Martinez, 6-1, 25, RFr. -OR- 17 Cody Green, 6-4, 225, So. -OR- 5 Zac Lee, 6-2, 215, Sr. IB 1 Roy Helu Jr., 6-, 22, Sr. -OR- 22 Rex Burkhead, 5-11, 21, So. 27 Dontrayevous Robinson, 6-1, 2, So. FB 48 Tyler Legate, 5-1, 25, Jr. Ryan Hill, 6-, 255, Jr. 1 C.J. Zimmerer, 6-, 2, RFr. Defense Pos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr. DE 4 Cameron Meredith, 6-4, 265, So. 9 Jason Ankrah, 6-4, 26, RFr. DT 55 Baker Steinkuhler, 6-6, 29, So. 9 Terrence Moore, 6-, 285, Jr. DT 94 Jared Crick, 6-6, 285, So. 5 Thaddeus Randle, 6-1, 28, RFr. DE 95 Pierre Allen, 6-5, 265, Sr. 98 Josh Williams, 6-4, 255, So. WILL 4 Lavonte David, 6-1, 21, Jr. 6 Mathew May, 6-1, 215, Jr. -OR- 41 Thomas Grove, 6-2, 225, Sr. MIKE 46 Eric Martin, 6-2, 24, So. 45 Alonzo Whaley, 6-1, 225, So. NICKEL 28 Eric Hagg, 6-2, 21, Sr. 8 Austin Cassidy, 6-1, 21, Jr. LCB 21 Prince Amukamara, 6-1, 25, Sr. 17 Ciante Evans, 5-11, 185, Fr. S 7 DeJon Gomes, 6-, 2, Sr. 5 Anthony West, 6-, 25, Sr. S Rickey Thenarse, 6-, 21, Sr. -OR- 1 P.J. Smith, 6-2, 21, So. RCB 15 Alfonzo Dennard, 5-1, 195, Jr. 2 Antonio Bell, 6-2, 19, So. -OR- 1 Dijon Washington, 6-, 185, RFr. Special Teams Pos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr. PK 9 Alex Henery, 6-2, 175, Sr. 1 Adi Kunalic, 6-, 19, Sr. P 9 Alex Henery, 6-2, 175, Sr. 96 Brett Maher, 6-, 17, So. LS 92 P.J. Mangieri, 6-4, 245, So. 67 Sam Meginnis, 6-2, 225, So. KO 1 Adi Kunalic, 6-, 19, Sr. HOLD 96 Brett Maher, 6-, 17, So. 8 Austin Cassidy, 6-1, 21, Jr. KOR 6/84 Tim Marlowe/Brandon Kinnie PR 24 Niles Paul, 6-1, 22, Sr. Career Starts OFFENSE Mike McNeill, Sr., WR Mike Smith, Sr., OT Keith Williams, Sr., OG Niles Paul, Sr., WR Roy Helu Jr., Sr., IB Ricky Henry, Sr., OG Marcel Jones, Jr., OT... 1 Dreu Young, Sr., TE Zac Lee, Sr., QB D.J. Jones, Sr., OT... 6 Brandon Kinnie, Jr., WR... 5 Tyler Legate, Jr., FB... 5 Khiry Cooper, So., WR... 4 Taylor Martinez, RFr., QB... Jeremiah Sirles, RFr., OT... Mike Caputo, Jr., C... Kyler Reed, So., TE... Ben Cotton, So., TE... Curenski Gilleylen, Jr., WR... 2 Cody Green, So., QB... 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... 2 Prince Amukamara, Sr., CB... 2 Jared Crick, Jr., DT Anthony West, Sr., DB Alfonzo Dennard, Jr., CB DeJon Gomes, Sr., S... 9 Will Compton, So., LB... 8 Rickey Thenarse, Sr., S... 8 Lance Thorell, Jr., CB... 6 Sean Fisher, So., LB... 6 Baker Steinkuhler, So., DT... Cameron Meredith, So., DE... Lavonte David, Jr., LB... Anthony Blue, So., CB... 2 Eric Martin, So., LB... 1 P.J. Smith, So., S... 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 Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 17 Nebraska Football Game Notes

17 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com 21 Nebraska cornhuskers roster Lettermen in bold; *-Indicates Letters Earned 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) 7 Anderson, Kenny DE So. Omaha, Neb. (Millard West) 9 Ankrah, Jason DE RFr. Gaithersburg, Md. (Quince Orchard) 7 Ash, Nick OL RFr. Keller, Texas 47 Ashburn, Walker DE Fr. Kenner, La. 82 Barry, Robert TE RFr. Battle Creek, Neb. 4 Bart, Josh DB Fr. Aurora, Neb. 2 * Bell, Antonio CB So. Daytona Beach, Fla. (Mainland) 8 Bell, Kenny WR Fr. Boulder, Colo. (Fairview) 9 * 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 6-26 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep/Wyoming) 95 Daake, Tyler P/PK RFr. Norfolk, Neb. (Norfolk Catholic) 27 Damkroger, Jon P/PK Jr. Firth, Neb. (Norris/Nebraska-Omaha) 97 Dann, Jason P/PK Fr. Richardson, Texas (Lake Highlands) 4 David, Lavonte LB Jr. Miami, Fla. (Northwestern/Fort Scott CC) 1 * Dean, Jase CB 6-19 So. Bridgeport, Neb. 15 ** Dennard, Alfonzo CB Jr. Rochelle, Ga. (Wilcox County) 87 Dixon, Taylor WR So. Wauneta, Neb. (Wauneta-Palisade) 2 Ebke, Jim S 6-21 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) Foster, Derek DB Fr. Elm Creek, Neb. 8 Gdowski, Andy DE 6-25 Fr. Grand Island, Neb. 11 ** Gilleylen, Curenski WR Jr. Leander, Texas 7 * Gomes, DeJon DB 6-2 Sr. Hayward, Calif. (Logan/City College of San Francisco) 11 Green, Andrew DB 6-19 RFr. San Antonio, Texas (James Madison) 17 * Green, Cody QB So. Dayton, Texas 66 Greenfield, Beaux LS 6-22 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) 5 Hardrick, Jermarcus OL Jr. Batesville, Miss. (South Panola/Fort Scott CC) 1 *** Helu Jr., Roy IB 6-22 Sr. Danville, Calif. (San Ramon Valley) 9 *** 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) ** Hill, Ryan FB Jr. Arvada, Colo. (West) 5 Holt, Andrew DB Fr. Lee s Summit, Mo. (West) 4 Hron, Mitch FB RFr. Schuyler, Neb. 45 Hughes, Keegan WR 6-19 Fr. Roswell, Ga. 85 Hyland, KC WR So. Lincoln, Neb. (Pius X) 26 Jackson, Harvey DB Fr. Fresno, Texas (Hightower) 58 Jackson, Justin DT 6-27 So. Roca, Neb. (Norris) 29 Jameson, Seth DB RFr. Southlake, Texas (Southlake Carroll) 8 Jean-Baptiste, Stanley WR 6-25 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) 7 ** 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 6-22 Jr. Kansas City, Mo. (Grandview/Fort Scott CC) 85 Klingelhoefer, Faron DT Jr. Amherst, Neb. (Amherst/Nebraska-Kearney) 44 Kreikemeier, Micah LB 6-22 So. West Point, Neb. (Central Catholic) 1 *** Kunalic, Adi PK 6-19 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) 7 Lewis, Tyrone LB RFr. Lincoln, Neb. (North Star) 75 Lingenfelter, Luke OL Jr. Plainview, Neb. Numerical Roster No. Name Position 1 *** Adi Kunalic... PK 1 * Khiry Cooper...WR 2 * Antonio Bell... CB 2 Lazarri Middleton... CB Taylor Martinez...QB *** Rickey Thenarse...S 4 Ty Kildow...WR 4 Lavonte David...LB 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 1 *** Roy Helu Jr... IB 1 Dijon Washington... CB 11 ** Curenski Gilleylen...WR 11 Andrew Green...DB 12 Ron Kellogg III...QB 12 * Courtney Osborne...S 1 * 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 * Cody Green...QB 17 Ciante Evans...DB 18 Quincy Enunwa...WR 18 Josh Mitchell...DB 19 Wil Richards...DB 21 *** Prince Amukamara... CB 21 Steven Osborne...WR 22 * Rex Burkhead... IB 2 ** Lance Thorell...DB 24 *** Niles Paul...WR 24 Austin Williams...DB 25 * Kyler Reed...TE 25 Joey Felici...DB 26 Tyler Wullenwaber...WR 26 Harvey Jackson...DB 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 Derek Foster...DB 1 * Jase Dean... CB 1 C.J. Zimmerer... FB 2 Jim Ebke...S 2 * Marcus Mendoza... CB ** Ryan Hill... TE/FB Tyson McGill...LB 4 * Cameron Meredith... DE 5 * Jay Martin... FB 5 Andrew Holt...DB 6 ** Mathew May...LB 7 Tyrone Lewis...LB 7 Kevin Thomsen... DE 8 * Graham Stoddard...LB 8 Yusef Wade...DB 9 * Justin Blatchford...DB 9 Jacob Smith...WR 4 Josh Bart...DB 4 Zach Taylor... RB 41 *** Thomas Grove...LB 41 Jake Long...TE 42 * Sean Fisher...LB 4 Brent Moravec...DB 4 Dillon Schrodt...WR 44 Micah Kreikemeier...LB 44 *** Mike McNeill... TE/WR 45 Keegan Hughes...WR 45 Alonzo Whaley...LB Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 18 Nebraska Football Game Notes

18 21 Nebraska Football Huskers.com 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 LB So. Moreno Valley, Calif. (Rancho Verde) 5 * Martin, Jay FB Jr. Waverly, Neb. Martinez, Taylor QB RFr. Corona, Calif. (Centennial) 6 ** 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) McGill, Tyson LB Fr. Norfolk, Neb. 44 *** McNeill, Mike TE/WR Sr. Kirkwood, Mo. 67 Meginnis, Sam LS/LB So. Lincoln, Neb. (East) 2 * Mendoza, Marcus CB Jr. Houston, Texas (Spring Woods) 4 * 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 6-24 Fr. Fremont, Neb. 9 ** Moore, Terrence DT Jr. New Orleans, La. (McDonogh 5) 4 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 6-2 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. 5 Randle, Thaddeus DL RFr. Galena Park, Texas (North Shore) 25 * Reed, Kyler TE 6-2 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) 6 Rodriguez, Andrew OL Fr. Aurora, Neb. 97 Rome, Chase DT 6-28 Fr. Columbia, Mo. (Rock Bridge) 4 Schrodt, Dillon WR Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (North Star) 71 Sirles, Jeremiah OL RFr. Lakewood, Colo. (Bear Creek) 9 Smith, Jacob WR Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Skutt Catholic) 65 *** Smith, Mike OL Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. (Palo Verde) 1 * 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) 8 * Stoddard, Graham LB So. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) 4 Taylor, Zach RB 6-2 Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) *** Thenarse, Rickey S 6-21 Sr. Los Angeles, Calif. (Jordan) 79 Thompson, Brandon OL So. The Woodlands, Texas 7 Thomsen, Kevin DE Jr. Elkhorn, Neb. 2 ** 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) 8 Wade, Yusef DB Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (North Star) 14 * Ward, Lester IB So. Brenham, Texas 1 Washington, Dijon CB RFr. Lawndale, Calif. (Leuzinger) 15 *** Washington, Latravis QB 6-2 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 6-25 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. 1 Zimmerer, C.J. FB 6-2 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Gross) 46 * Eric Martin...LB 47 Walker Ashburn... DE 47 Brett Wells...TE 48 * Tyler Legate... FB 48 Tobi Okuyemi... DE 49 Matt Manninger... LB 49 *** Dreu Young...TE 5 Jermarcus Hardrick... OL 51 Brandon Chapek... OL 51 * Will Compton...LB 52 Dwight Jones... OL 52 J.C. Moore... DE 5 Thaddeus Randle... DL 54 Trevor Roach...LB 55 Rob Jensen... OL 55 * Baker Steinkuhler... DT 56 Devin Paulsen...LB 56 Mark Pelini... OL 57 Mitch Hron...LB 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 6 Andrew Rodriguez... OL 65 Colin McDermott... DE 65 *** Mike Smith... OL 66 Beaux Greenfield...LS 67 Scott Criss... OL 67 Sam Meginnis...LS/LB 68 Josh Molek... DT 68 *** Keith Williams... OL 69 Brodrick Nickens... OL 7 Kenny Anderson... DE 7 Nick Ash... OL 71 Jeremiah Sirles... OL 72 Jesse Coffey... OL 7 ** 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 8 Kenny Bell...WR 8 Andy Gdowski... DE 81 * Ben Cotton...TE 82 Robert Barry...TE 8 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 9 *** Alex Henery...PK/P 9 ** Terrence Moore... DT 91 Donovan Vestal... DE 92 Tyrone Fahie... DE 92 * P.J. Mangieri...LS 94 ** Jared Crick... DT 95 *** Pierre Allen... DE 95 Tyler Daake...P/PK 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 Game 4 vs. South Dakota State 19 Nebraska Football Game Notes

19 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL 21 Nebraska Schedule and Results DATE OPPONENT RESULT SCORE RECORD CONFERENCE TIME ATTEND Sept. 4, 21 Western Kentucky W :4 85,555 Sept. 11, 21 Idaho W :57 85,72 Sept. 18, 21 at Washington W :6 72,876 * Big 12 conference game Team Statistics TEAM STATISTICS NU OPP SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing 4 24 Passing Penalty 8 RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing 15 PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing 2 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 29:48 :12 RD-DOWN Conversions 16/1 12/42 rd-down Pct 52% 29% 4TH-DOWN Conversions /1 / 4th-Down Pct % % SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 2 6 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS - -1 RED-ZONE SCORES (11-15) 7% (7-8) 88% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (1-15) 67% (5-8) 6% PAT-ATTEMPTS (2-2) 1% (6-6) 1% ATTENDANCE 171,287 72,876 Games/Avg Per Game 2/85,644 1/72,876 Neutral Site Games / SCORE BY QUARTERS 1ST 2ND RD 4TH TOTAL Nebraska Opponents HUSKERS.COM

20 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL 21 Nebraska Individual Statistics RUSHING G/GS ATT GAIN LOSS NET AVG TD LONG AVG/G Martinez, Taylor / Helu Jr., Roy / Burkhead, Rex / Jones, Austin / Green, Cody / Lee, Zac 1/ Paul, Niles / Marlowe, Tim / Robinson, Dontrayevous / Okafor, Collins 1/ Ward, Lester 1/ TEAM / Total Opponents PUNTING NO. YDS AVG LONG TB FC I2 BLKD Henery, Alex Total Opponents KICKOFFS NO. YDS AVG TB OB RETN NET YDLN Kunalic, Adi 24 1, Total 24 1, Opponents PASSING G/GS EFFIC COMP-ATT-INT PCT YDS TD LNG AVG/G Martinez, Taylor / Green, Cody / Lee, Zac 1/ Total Opponents RECEIVING G/GS NO. YDS AVG TD LONG AVG/G Kinnie, Brandon / Paul, Niles / Burkhead, Rex / McNeill, Mike / Henry, Will / Hill, Ryan / Enunwa, Quincy 2/ Cotton, Ben / Reed, Kyler / Total Opponents PUNT RETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONG Paul, Niles Total Opponents INTERCEPTIONS NO. YDS AVG TD LONG Smith, P.J Dennard, Alfonzo Thenarse, Rickey Gomes, DeJon West, Anthony Hagg, Eric Total Opponents KICK RETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONG Marlowe, Tim Kinnie, Brandon Paul, Niles Total Opponents FUMBLE RETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONG Total. Opponents. FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA PCT LG BLK Henery, Alex Team Opponents FG SEQUENCE NEBRASKA OPPONENTS Western Kentucky - (25) Idaho (24) (4), Washington - - Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. HUSKERS.COM

21 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL SCORING TD FGS Martinez, Taylor 8 - Helu Jr., Roy 4 - Henery, Alex 1-1 Burkhead, Rex 2 - Thenarse, Rickey 1 - Jones, Austin 1 - Dennard, Alfonzo 1 - Paul, Niles 1 - McNeill, Mike 1 - Gomes, DeJon 1 - Total Opponents PATS KICK RUSH RCV PASS TOTAL OFFENSE Martinez, Taylor Helu Jr., Roy Burkhead, Rex Green, Cody Lee, Zac Jones, Austin Paul, Niles Marlowe, Tim Robinson, Dontrayevous Ward, Lester Okafor, Collins TEAM Total Opponents RUSH AVG/G G HUSKERS.COM PLAYS PASS TOTAL DXP SAF PTS ALL PURPOSE Martinez, Taylor Burkhead, Rex Paul, Niles Kinnie, Brandon Helu Jr., Roy Marlowe, Tim Thenarse, Rickey Smith, P.J. McNeill, Mike Gomes, DeJon Jones, Austin Dennard, Alfonzo Green, Cody Henry, Will West, Anthony Lee, Zac Hill, Ryan Hagg, Eric Enunwa, Quincy Robinson, Dontrayevous Cotton, Ben Reed, Kyler Okafor, Collins Ward, Lester TEAM Total Opponents G RUSH REC PR KOR IR TOT AVG/G

22 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL 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 Thenarse, Rickey Allen, Pierre Amukamara, Prince Smith, P.J Martin, Eric Meredith, Cameron Dennard, Alfonzo Steinkuler, Baker Whaley, Alonzo Williams, Josh Moore, Terrence Hagg, Eric Randle, Thaddeus Stoddard, Graham Cassidy, Austin Osborne, Courtney West, Anthony May, Mathew Thorell, Lance Evans, Ciante Dean, Jase Grove, Thomas Paul, Niles Ebke, Jim McNeill, Mike Henry, Ricky Martin, Jay Green, Andrew Total Opponents *total team TFL (team stops behind line of scrimmage; not total number of individual TFL)*total team TFL (team stops behind line of scrimmage; not total number of individual TFL) SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES A-S/TOT WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL Stoddard, Graham 1-/4 -/ -- 1-/1 Martin, Eric 2-2/4 1-1/ /2 Osborne, Courtney -2/2-1/ /1 Dean, Jase 2-/2 1-/ /1 Thorell, Lance -1/1-1/ Martin, Jay 1-/1 1-/ David, Lavonte 1-/1 1-/ May, Matthew 1-/ /1 -- Ebke, Jim 1-/ /1 -- Cassidy, Austin 1-/ /1 -- West, Anthony 1-/ /1 -- Smith, P.J. 1-/ /1 HUSKERS.COM

23 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL Individual Game By Game RUSHING NO-YDS/TD WKU IDAHO WASH SDAU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL Martinez, Taylor 4-421/ / / / Helu Jr., Roy /4 5-29/1 9-17/1 1-11/2 Burkhead, Rex 27-28/2 5-57/1 9-77/ 1-14/1 Jones, Austin 7-4/1 2-1/1-18/ 2-9/ Green, Cody 9-1/ -17/ 2-1/ 4-1/ Lee, Zac -21/ -21/ DNP DNP Paul, Niles 4-1/ 1-8/ 2--2/ 1-7/ Marlowe, Tim 1-1/ 1-1/ - - Robinson, Dontrayevous 1-7/ 4-/ 2-2/ 4-5/ Ward, Lester 1-2/ 1-2/ DNP DNP Okafor, Collins 1-2/ 1-2/ DNP DNP TEAM 1--2/ / RECEIVING NO-YDS/TD WKU IDAHO WASH SDAU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL Kinnie, Brandon / 6-59/ -17/ 5-15/ Paul, Niles 1-144/1 5-92/1 4-1/ 1-21/ Burkhead, Rex 5-88/ 2-47/ -41/ - McNeill, Mike -41/1-2-17/ 1-24/1 Henry, Will 1-24/ 1-24/ - - Hill, Ryan 1-11/ 1-11/ - - Enunwa, Quincy 1-1/ 1-1/ - DNP Cotton, Ben 1-5/ - 1-5/ - Reed, Kyler 1-4/ 1-4/ - - PASSING #5 Martinez, Taylor Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic Western Kentucky Idaho Washington TOTALS #17 Green, Cody Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic Western Kentucky Idaho TOTALS #5 Zac Lee Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic Western Kentucky TOTALS PUNT RETURNS NO-YDS/TD WKU IDAHO WASH SDAU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL Paul, Niles KICK RETURNS NO-YDS/TD WKU IDAHO WASH SDAU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL Marlowe, Tim Kinnie, Brandon Paul, Niles HUSKERS.COM

24 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL Defense Game By Game TOTAL TACKLES UA-A TOT WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL David, Lavonte Gomes, DeJon Crick, Jared Thenarse, Rickey Allen, Pierre Amukamara, Price Smith, P.J Martin, Eric Meredith, Cameron Dennard, Alfonzo Steinkuhler, Baker Whaley, Alonzo Moore, Terrence -2 5 DNP Hagg, Eric Williams, Josh Randle, Thaddeus Stoddard, Graham Osborne, C Cassidy, Austin May, Mathew West, Anthony Thorell, Lance Dean, Jase DNP 1- Evans, Ciante Martin, Jay Grove, Thomas Henry, Ricky Ebke, Jim Paul, Niles Green, Andrew 1-1 DNP 1- DNP McNeill, Mike HUSKERS.COM

25 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL Defense Game By Game TACKLES FOR LOSS UA-A TOT WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL Crick, Jared Steinkuhler, Baker David, Lavonte Allen, Pierre Meredith, Cameron Osborne, Courtney Moore, Terrence 1-1 DNP SACKS UA-A TOT WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL Steinkuhler, Baker Crick, Jared Moore, Terrence 1-1. DNP David, Lavonte Allen, Pierre INT RETURNS NO-YDS WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL Dennard, Alfonzo Smith, P.J Gomes, DeJon Hagg, Eric West, Anthony Thenarse, Rickey FUMBLES RECOVERED NO-YDS WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL Moore, Terrence 1 DNP 1 - Hagg, Eric FORCED FUMBLES NO WKU IDAHO WASH SDSU KSU UT OSU MU ISU KU TAMU CU B12 BOWL Thenarse, Rickey Gomes, DeJon Williams, Josh Allen, Pierre HUSKERS.COM

26 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL Nebraska Team Game By Game ---RUSHING--- --RECEIVING PASSING KICK RET-- --PUNT RET-- ALL DATE OPPONENT NO. YDS TD LG NO. YDS TD LG ATT-CMP-INT YDS TD LG NO YDS TD LG NO YDS TD LG PURP Sept. 4, 21 Western Kentucky Sept. 11, 21 Idaho Sept. 18, 21 at Washington 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, 21 Western Kentucky Sept. 11, 21 Idaho Sept. 18, 21 at Washington Totals Opponent *total team TFL PUNTING FIELD GOALS KICKOFFS DATE OPPONENT NO YDS AVG LONG BLKD TB FC 5+ I2 ATT-MADE LG BLKD NO YDS AVG TB OB Sept. 4, 21 Western Kentucky Sept. 11, 21 Idaho Sept. 18, 21 at Washington Totals Opponent Opponent Team Game By Game ---RUSHING--- --RECEIVING PASSING KICK RET-- --PUNT RET-- ALL DATE OPPONENT NO. YDS TD LG NO. YDS TD LG ATT-CMP-INT YDS TD LG NO YDS TD LG NO YDS TD LG PURP Sept. 4, 21 Western Kentucky Sept. 11, 21 Idaho Sept. 18, 21 at Washington 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, 21 Western Kentucky Sept 11, 21 Idaho Sept. 18, 21 at Washington Opponent totals Nebraska *total team TFL PUNTING FIELD GOALS KICKOFFS DATE OPPONENT NO YDS AVG LONG BLKD TB FC 5+ I2 ATT-MADE LG BLKD NO YDS AVG TB OB Sept. 4, 21 Western Kentucky Sept. 11, 21 Idaho Sept. 18, 21 at Washington Opponent totals Nebraska HUSKERS.COM

27 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL Team Comparison OPPONENT SCORE 1ST DNS (RUN/PASS/PEN.) RUSHING PASSING PASS YDS TOTAL OFFENSE RET YDS T/O Western Kentucky /14 (12/5, 11/6, /) -289/ / / / /142 2/2 Idaho /24 (1/9, 5/11, /4) 41-6/ / / / /8 4/6 Washington /1 (15/1, 6/2, /1) 54-8/ / / / /11 1/2 Totals /51 (4/24, 22/19, /8) / / / / /26 7/1 Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category OPPONENT RD DOWN 4TH DOWN TIME POSS MARGIN YDS/RUSH YDS/PASS YDS/PLAY PUNTING PENALTIES Western Kentucky 5-9/4-15 -/- 26:4/:2-6:4 8.8/ / / / /7-51 Idaho 4-1/4-1 -1/- 27:56/2:4-4:8 8.8/ /5.6 8./ / /-15 Washington 7-12/4-14 -/- 4:48/25:12 9:6 7.1/ /.5 8.2/ / /2-15 Totals 16-1/ /- 89:24/9:6-1:12 8.1/.5 9.4/ / / /81 Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category Nebraska Red Zone Chart NEBRASKA INSIDE OPPONENTS RED-ZONE TIMES TIMES TOTAL RUSH PASS FGS FAILED TO SCORE INSIDE RZ DATE OPPONENT SCORE IN RZ SCORED PTS TDS TDS TDS MADE FGA DOWNS INT FUMB HALF GAME Sept. 4 Western Kentucky W, Sept. 11 Idaho W, Sept. 18 at Washington W, Totals of 15 (7.%) 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 Totals of 8 (87.5%) HUSKERS.COM

28 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL Miscellaneous Numbers LONG SEASON PLAYS (2 OR MORE YARDS) HUSKER LONG PLAYS OPPONENT LONG PLAYS RUSH PASS RET. TOTAL RUSH PASS RET. TOTAL Western Kentucky Idaho Washington OPPONENT LONG PLAYS (14; 4 RUNS; PASSES; 7 RETURNS) YARDS OPPONENT PLAY RESULT 46 Western Kentucky Run (Rainey) Fumble* 45 Washington Pass (Locker to Kearse) Touchdown Washington Rush (Locker) 1st-1 29 Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 1st-1 29 Idaho Pass (Enderle to Hardy) 1st-1 27 Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 1st-1 24 Western Kentucky Pass (Jakes to Rainey) 1st-1 24 Washington KOR (Parker) 1st-1 2 Idaho KOR (Bailey) 1st-1 2 Washington Rush (Callier) 1st-1 2 Washington KOR (Smith) 1st-1 22 Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 1st-1 22 Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 1st-1 21 Western Kentucky KOR (McNeal) 1st-1 21 Idaho KOR (Posey) 1st-1 2 Idaho Run (Jackson) 1st-1 DRIVE SUPERLATIVES Nebraska Opponent Most Yards (Result) 87 vs. Idaho (TD) 8 WKU (TD); at Wash (TD) Most Plays (Result) 14 vs. Idaho (FG) 11 Idaho (FG); at Wash (TD) Most Time (Result) 5:58 at Washington (TD) :4 at Washington (TD) NEBRASKA LONG PLAYS (5; 14 RUNS; 8 PASSES; 1 RETURNS) YARDS OPPONENT PLAY RESULT 8 Washington Run (Martinez) Touchdown 67 Idaho Run (Martinez) Touchdown 65 Washington Run (Helu) Touchdown 58 Idaho Run (Helu) Touchdown 55 Washington Pass (Martinez-Kinnie) 1st-Goal 47 Idaho IR (Thenarse) Touchdown 46 Western Kentucky Run (Martinez) Touchdown 4 Western Kentucky Run (Martinez) 1st-1 42 Western Kentucky KOR (Marlowe) 1st-1 4 Idaho IR (Gomes) Touchdown 9 Washington KOR (Kinnie) 1st-1 7 Western Kentucky KOR (Marlowe) 1st-1 6 Washington KOR (Kinnie) 1st-1 Western Kentucky Pass (Green to Paul) Touchdown 2 Idaho Run (Martinez) 1st-Goal 1 Washington IR (Dennard) Touchdown 1 Western Kentucky PR (Paul) 1st-1 1 Idaho Pass (Martinez to Burkhead) 1st-1 29 Western Kentucky IR (Smith) Fumble 28 Western Kentucky Pass (Martinez to Burkhead) 1st-1 28 Idaho Run (Burkhead) 1st-1 27 Western Kentucky Pass (Martinez to Paul) 1st-1 27 Idaho KOR (Marlowe) 1st-1 25 Idaho Run (Martinez) 1st-1 24 Western Kentucky Run (Burkhead) 1st-1 24 Western Kentucky Pass (Lee to Henry) 1st-1 24 Washington Run (Burkhead) 1st-1 24 Washington Pass (Martinez-McNeill) Touchdown 2 Idaho IR (West) 1st-1 21 Idaho Run (Burkhead) 1st-1 21 Western Kentucky PR (Paul) 1st-1 21 Washington Pass (Martinez-Paul) 1st-1 2 Western Kentucky Run (Burkhead) Touchdown 2 Idaho Run (Martinez) Touchdown 2 Washington KOR (Paul) 1st-1 GAME-OPENING DRIVES [----- Nebraska ] [----- Opponent ] Opponent Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Western Kentucky Idaho Washington SECOND HALF-OPENING DRIVES [----- Nebraska ] [----- Opponent ] Opponent Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Western Kentucky Idaho -4 Washington HUSKERS.COM

29 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL SCORING DRIVES Scoring [---Time---] [--Plays--] Game Drives Total Avg. Total Avg. 5 or less 1 or Western Kentucky 7 14:18 2: Idaho 6 12:4 2: Washington 8 16:12 2: South Dakota State Kansas State Texas Oklahoma State Missouri Iowa State Kansas Colorado Big 12 Bowl Totals 21 42:4 2: Opponents 8 24:22 : OPPONENT SCORING DRIVES [-----Drive-----] Opponent Plays Yds Time Score Qtr./Time Play Western Kentucky :9-28 rd/8:2 Tinius 25-yd. FG Western Kentucky 9 8 4: th/12:46 Rainey 5-yd. run Idaho 12 6 :55-1 2nd/: Farquhar 4-yd. FG Idaho 12 1:8 1-1 rd/5:2 LaGrone 2-yd. pass from Enderle Idaho : th/2:1 Johnson 19-yd. pass from Reader Washington : st/5:11 Locker 7-yd. run Washington 2 6 : nd/5:6 Polk 2-yd. run Washington 2 78 : 21-5 rd/1:59 Kearse 45-yard from Locker NEBRASKA SCORING DRIVES [-----Drive-----] Opponent Plays Yds Time Score Qtr./Time Play Western Kentucky 55 1:17 7-1st/11:2 Martinez 46-yd. run Western Kentucky 52 1: st/6:11 Burkhead 2-yd. run Western Kentucky 7 4 : nd/5:49 Helu -yd. run Western Kentucky : rd/12:54 Martinez 19-yd. run Western Kentucky 6 8 2:18 5- rd/2:1 Martinez 15-yd. run Western Kentucky : th/9:45 Paul -yd. pass from Green Western Kentucky 2 1 : th/5:42 Jones 5-yd. run Idaho : - 1st/7:4 Henery 24-yd. FG Idaho :9 1-2nd/12:15 Martinez 67-yd. run Idaho 1 58 :9 17-2nd/8:22 Helu Jr. 58-yd. run Idaho : 24-2nd/6:7 Gomes 4-yd. interception return Idaho : 1-2nd/4: Thenarse 47-yd. interception return Idaho 9 7 : rd/1:22 Martinez 2-yd. run Washington 2 48 :6 7-1st/12:49 McNeill -yd. pass from Martinez Washington 6 1: 14-1st/1:45 Martinez 1-yd. run Washington 8 56 : nd/8:4 Helu 8-yd. run Washington 8 48 : nd/1:19 Martinez 1-yd. run Washington 1 8 : rd/14:9 Martinez 8-yd. run Washington : rd/12:6 Helu 65-yard run Washington : rd/8:21 Dennard -yd. interception return Washington : th/7:12 Burkhead 19.yd. run 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, Int) Idaho 6 (/1 F/L, 5 Int) (8/ F/L, 1 Int) Washington 2 (1/ F/L, 2 Int) (2/1 F/L. Int) Totals 1 (5/2 F/L, 8 Int) (12/6 F/L, 1 Int) Opponents 7 (12/6 F/L, 1 Int) (5/2 F/L, 8 Int) STARTING FIELD POSITION* NU Avg. Start Opp. Avg. Start NU lead (yards/drives/in 2/past 5) (yards/drives/in 2/past 5) Western Kentucky 5.6 (46/1/2/2) 22.1 (287/1/4/) +1.5 Idaho 41. (495/12/1/4) 26.5 (71/14/6/2) Washington.4 (42/14/2/2) 27. (48/15/2/1) +.1 South Dakota State Kansas State Texas Oklahoma State Missouri Iowa State Kansas Texas A&M Colorado Big 12 Bowl Totals 4.72 (154/9/5/8) 25.8 (166/42/12/) 9.4 *does not include drives with time of : (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 Big 12 Bowl Totals (Avg/Penalty) (1.7) (6.8) Avg/G HUSKERS.COM

30 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL Individual Career/Season Superlatives SEASON AND CAREER, MOST PASSING YARDS SEASON AND CAREER, LONGEST PASS Player 21 Career 21 Career Taylor Martinez 15 vs. Washington Same 55 vs. Washington (Kinnie) Same Cody Green 66 vs. Western Kentucky 128 at Baylor, 29 * vs. Western Kentucky (Paul) 45 at Baylor, 29 (Paul) Zac Lee 45 vs. Western Kentucky 4 vs. Arkansas State, vs. Western Kentucky (Henry) 74* vs. Arizona, 29 (Paul) * - indicates touchdown pass SEASON AND CAREER, MOST RECEIVING YARDS SEASON AND CAREER, LONGEST CATCH Player 21 Career 21 Career Rex Burkhead 47 vs. Western Kentucky same 1 vs. Western Kentucky (Martinez) same Khiry Cooper 26 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 29 (Green) Ben Cotton 5 vs. Idaho at Colorado, 29 5 vs. Idaho (Green) 24* at Colorado, 29 (Lee) Quincy Enunwa 1 vs. Western Kentucky same 1 vs. Western Kentucky (Lee) same Curenski Gilleylen 92 vs. Florida Atlantic, 29 51* vs. Florida Atlantic, 29 (Lee) Roy Helu Jr. 61 vs. Kansas, 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, 29 (Lee) Brandon Kinnie 15 vs. Washington same 55 vs. Washington (Martinez) same Tyler Legate 1 vs. Kansas State, 29 1 vs. Kansas State, 29 (Lee) Mike McNeill 24 vs. Washington 7 vs. Colorado, 28 24* vs. Washington (Martinez) 5* vs. Colorado (Ganz), 28 Marcus Mendoza 2 vs. Texas Tech, 29 9 vs. Texas Tech, 29 Niles Paul 92 vs. Western Kentucky 154 at Kansas, 29 * vs. Western Kentucky (Green) 74* vs. Arizona, 29 (Lee) Kyler Reed 4 vs. Western Kentucky 22 at Baylor, 29 4 vs. Western Kentucky (Martinez) 22 at Baylor, 29 (Green) Dontrayevous Robinson 22 at Baylor, at Baylor, 29 (Green) Dreu Young 55 vs. W. Michigan, vs. W. Michigan (Ganz), 28 *Indicates touchdown scored SEASON AND CAREER, MOST RUSHING YARDS SEASON AND CAREER, LONGEST RUN Player 21 Career 21 Career Rex Burkhead 14 vs. Washington same 28 vs. Idaho 4 vs. Arizona, 29 Cody Green 17 vs. Western Kentucky 5 vs. Florida Atlantic, 29 7 vs. Western Kentucky 49 vs. Florida Atlantic, 29 Roy Helu Jr. 11 vs. Washington 169 at Virginia Tech, 29 65* vs. Washington same Austin Jones 18 vs. Idaho same 9 vs. Washington 9 vs. UL-Lafayette, 29; at Wash., 21 Zac Lee 21 vs. Western Kentucky 65 vs. Arizona, 29 7 vs. Western Kentucky 2 at Kansas, 29 Tim Marlowe 1 vs. Western Kentucky same 1 vs. Western Kentucky same Taylor Martinez 157 vs. Idaho same 8* vs. Western Kentucky same Marcus Mendoza 58 at Kansas State, 29 5 vs. New Mexico State, 28 Collins Okafor 2 vs. Western Kentucky same 2 vs. Western Kentucky same Niles Paul 8 vs. Western Kentucky vs. Arkansas State, 29 8 vs. Western Kentucky * vs. Arkansas State, 29 Dontrayevous Robinson 5 vs. Washington 77 vs. Iowa State, 29 4 vs. Western Kentucky 2 at Baylor, 29 Lester Ward 2 vs. Western Kentucky 16 at Baylor, 29 2 vs. Western Kentucky 8 vs. Arkansas State, 29 Latravis Washington 1 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 29 7 vs. Florida Atlantic, 29 *Indicates touchdown scored SEASON AND CAREER DEFENSE HIGHS Player Tackles (21) Career TFL (21) Career Sacks (21) Career Pierre Allen 5 vs. WKU; vs. Idaho 1 vs. San Jose St., 28 1 vs. Idaho two times 1. vs. Idaho 2. vs. Texas Tech, vs. Arizona, 29 Prince Amukamara 7 vs. Idaho 9 at Missouri, 29 None 1 five times, last 29 None 1. three times, last 29 Austin Cassidy vs. Idaho same None same None same Will Compton None 7 at Virginia Tech, 29 None 1 vs. Texas Tech, 29 None.5 vs. Texas Tech, 29 Jared Crick 6 vs. WKU; vs. Idaho 1 at Baylor, 29 4 vs. Idaho 7 at Baylor, 29 (T-School Record) 2.5 vs. Idaho 5. at Baylor, 29 (School Record) Lavonte David 1 vs. Western Kentucky same 1 vs. Idaho; at Wash. same 1. vs. Idaho same Jase Dean 1 vs. WKU; at Wash. vs. Florida Atlantic, 29 None same None same Alfonzo Dennard 6 vs. Western Kentucky 6 vs. OU, 29; W. Kentucky, 21 None 1 four times, 29 None same Jim Ebke 1 vs. Idaho same None same None same Ciante Evans 1 vs. WKU; vs. Idaho same None same None same Sean Fisher None 9 vs. Iowa State, 29 None 1 at VT, 29 at BU, 29 None 1. at Baylor, 29 Andrew Green 1 vs. Idaho same None same None same Thomas Grove 1 vs. Western Kentucky same None same None same DeJon Gomes 1 vs. Idaho same None 2 vs. Texas None same Eric Hagg vs. Western Kentucky 1 vs. New Mexico St., 28 None 1 six times None 1. vs. ASU, 29 vs. KSU, 29 Justin Jackson None 1 vs. Florida Atlantic, 29 None same None same Faron Klingelhoefer None 1 vs. ASU, vs. ULL, 29 None same None same Eric Martin 6 at Washington same None same None same Jay Martin 1 vs. Western Kentucky same None same None same Mathew May 2 vs. Western Kentucky 4 at Missouri, 29 None same None same Cameron Meredith 4 vs. WKU; at Wash. 5 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 29 1 vs. Western Kentucky 2 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 29 None 1. vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Terrence Moore 4 at Washington same 1 vs. Idaho 2 vs. W. Michigan, vs. Idaho 2. vs. W. Michigan, 28 Courtney Osborne 2 at Washington same 1 at Washington same None same Thaddeus Randle vs. Idaho same None same None same P.J. Smith 5 vs. Idaho same None same None same Baker Steinkuhler 5 vs. Idaho 5 vs. Fla. Atlantic, 29; vs. Idaho, 21 2 vs. Idaho same 1.5 vs. Idaho same Graham Stoddard vs. Western Kentucky vs. Fla. Atlantic, 29; vs. WKU, 21 None same None same Rickey Thenarse 6 vs. Idaho 8, two times (last vs. FAU, 29) None 2 vs. Colorado, 28 None 1. two times, 28 Lance Thorell 1 vs. WKU; vs. Idaho 8 vs. New Mexico St., 28 None same None same Anthony West vs. Idaho 6 vs. Kansas, 28 None 2 vs. Texas A&M, 27 None 1. two times Alonzo Whaley 5 vs. Western Kentucky same None same None same Josh Williams vs. Idaho same None same None same HUSKERS.COM

31 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL Nebraska Statistical Highs and Lows NEBRASKA TOTALS HIGHS LOWS Points Scored 56 (Washington) 8 (Idaho) First Downs 2 (Western Kentucky) 18 (Idaho) Rushing Attempts 54 (Washington) (Western Kentucky) Rushing Yards 8 (Washington) 298 (Western Kentucky) Passes Attempted 25 (Western Kentucky) 11 (Washington) Passes Completed 17 (Western Kentucky) 7 (Washington) Had Intercepted 1 (Idaho) (Western Kentucky, Washington) Passing Yards 247 (Western Kentucky) 111 (Idaho) Total Plays 65 (Washington) 58 (Western Kentucky) Total Yards 56 (Western Kentucky) 471 (Idaho) Possession Time 4:48 (Washington) 26:4 (Western Kentucky) Fumbles 8 (Idaho) 2 (Western Kentucky, Washington) Fumbles Lost (Idaho) 1 (Washington) Turnovers 4 (Idaho) (Western Kentucky) Turnover Margin +2 (Idaho) (Western Kentucky) Penalties 1 (Idaho) 6 (Western Kentucky) Yards Penalized 12 (Idaho) 49 (Washington) Sacks By-Yards Lost 7-8 (Idaho) 1-8 (Western Kentucky) 1-8 (Washington) Team Tackles for Loss-Yards 9-82 (Idaho) 2-1 (Western Kentucky) OPPONENT TOTALS HIGHS LOWS Points Scored 21 (Washington) 1 (Western Kentucky) First Downs 24 (Idaho) 1 (Washington) Rushing Attempts 4 (Western Kentucky) 8 (Idaho) Rushing Yards 189 (Western Kentucky) 6 (Idaho) Passes Attempted 9 (Idaho) 2 (Washington) Passes Completed 21 (Idaho) 4 (Washington) Had Intercepted 5 (Idaho) 1 (Western Kentucky) Passing Yards 219 (Idaho) 71 (Washington) Total Plays 77 (Idaho) 59 (Washington) Total Yards 299 (Western Kentucky) 246 (Washington) Possession Time :2 (Western Kentucky) 25:12 (Washington) Fumbles (Idaho) 1 (Western Kentucky, Washington) Fumbles Lost 1 (Western Kentucky; Idaho) (Washington) Turnovers 6 (Idaho) 2 (Western Kentucky, Washington) Turnover Margin (Western Kentucky) -2 (Idaho) Penalties 7 (Western Kentucky) (Idaho) Yards Penalized 51 (Western Kentucky) 15 (Idaho, Washington) Sacks By-Yards Lost -19 (Washington) 1-2 (Western Kentucky) Team Tackles for Loss-Yards Lost 6-22 (Idaho) -9 (Western Kentucky) NEBRASKA INDIVIDUAL HIGHS Most Rushing Attempts...19; Taylor Martinez at Washington Most Net Rushing Yards...157; Taylor Martinez vs. Idaho Most Rushing TDs...; Taylor Martinez vs. Western Kentucky, at Washington Longest TD Run...8; Taylor Martinez at Washington Longest Run, No TD...4; Taylor Martinez vs. Western Kentucky Most Pass Attempts...17; Taylor Martinez vs. Idaho Most Completed Passes...12; Taylor Martinez vs. Idaho Most Passing Yards...15; Taylor Martinez at Washington Longest TD Pass...; Cody Green to Niles Paul vs. Western Kentucky Longest Pass, No TD...55; Taylor Martinez to Brandon Kinnie at Washington Most Pass Receptions...6; Brandon Kinnie vs. Western Kentucky Most Receiving Yards...14; Niles Paul at Washington Most TD Receptions...1; Niles Paul vs. Western Kentucky; Mike McNeill at Washington Most Total Offense Attempts...1; Taylor Martinez vs. Western Kentucky (17 pass, 14 rush) Most Total Offense Yards...287; Taylor Martinez at Washington (17 rushing, 15 passing) Most All Purpose Attempts...19; Taylor Martinez (19 rush) Most All Purpose Yards...18; Brandon Kinnie at Washington (15 receiving, 75 kickoff return) Most Touchdowns Scored...; Taylor Martinez vs. Western Kentucky; at Washington Most Field Goals Attempted...1; Alex Henery vs. Idaho Most Field Goals Made...1; Alex Henery vs. Idaho Longest Field Goal Made...24; Alex Henery vs. Idaho Longest Field Goal Attempted...24; Alex Henery vs. Idaho Most Interceptions...1; eight players Longest Interception TD Return...47; Rickey Thenarse vs. Idaho Longest Interception Return, No TD...29; P.J. Smith vs. Western Kentucky Longest Fumble TD Return...None Longest Fumble Return, No TD...None Longest Punt Return, TD...None Longest Punt Return, No TD...1; Niles Paul vs. Western Kentucky Most Punt Return Yardage...58; Niles Paul vs. Western Kentucky ( returns); at Washington (6 returns) Longest Kickoff Return, TD...None Longest Kickoff Return, No TD...42; Tim Marlowe vs. Western Kentucky Most Kickoff Return Yardage...75; Brandon Kinnie at Washington (2 returns) Most Punts...5; Alex Henery vs. at Washington (47.2 avg.) Highest Punting Average ; Alex Henery vs. Western Kentucky (5 punts) Longest Punt...62; Alex Henery at Washington HUSKERS.COM

32 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL Nebraska Statistical Highs and Lows NEBRASKA INDIVIDUAL HIGHS...(CONTINUED) Most Total Tackles...1; Lavonte David vs. Western Kentucky (5 solo, 8 asst.) Most Solo Tackles...6; DeJon Gomes vs. Idaho Most Tackles for Loss...4; Jared Crick vs. Idaho (2 yards) Most Yards Lost...2; Jared Crick vs. Idaho (4 TFL) Most Quarterback Sacks...2.5; Jared Crick vs. Idaho ( yards) Most Yards Lost...; Jared Crick vs. Idaho (2.5 sacks) Most Pass Breakups...2; Lavonte David, Prince Amukamara vs. Idaho; Eric Hagg at Washington Most Blocked Field Goals...None Most Blocked Punts...None Most Blocked PAT...None OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL HIGHS Most Yards Rushing...155; Bobby Rainey (Western Kentucky) Most Rushing Attempts...; Bobby Rainey (Western Kentucky) Most Yards Passing...141; Nathan Enderle (Idaho) Most Passing Attempts...1; Nathan Enderle (Idaho) Most Pass Completions...16; Nathan Enderle (Idaho) Most Pass Receptions...5; Daniel Hardy (Idaho) Most Yards Receiving...75; Daniel Hardy (Idaho) OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL LONGEST PLAYS Rush...46; Bobby Rainey (Western Kentucky) Pass...45; Jake Locker to Jermaine Kearse (Washington) Field Goal...4; Trey Farquhar (Idaho) Punt Return...1; Devin Aguilar (Washington) Kickoff Return...29; Willie McNeal (Western Kentucky) Fumble Return...None Interception Return...1; Shiloh Keo (Idaho) Punt...59; Hendrix Brakefield (Western Kentucky); Kiel Rasp (Washington) 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 ^ - NU opened in two tight end formation # - NU opened in three wide receiver formation HUSKER DEFENSIVE STARTERS GAME-BY-GAME Opponent DE DT DT DE BUCK 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 Western Kentucky Allen Crick Steinkuhler Meredith Hagg* David Martin Amukamara Gomes Thenarse Dennard Henery * - NU opened with nickel package # - NU opened with dime packages & - opened with six (6) defensive backs Overall Participation PLAYER (GAMES): Allen, Pierre (/); Amukamara, Prince (/); Ankrah, Jason (/-); Bell, Antonio (/-); Blatchford, Justin (1/-); Burkhead, Rex (/1); Caputo, Mike (/); Cassidy, Austin (/-); Choi, Seung Hoon (1/-); Cooper, Khiry (/-); Cotton, Ben (/2); Crick, Jared (/); David, Lavonte (/); Dean, Jase (2/-); Dennard, Alfonzo (/); Ebke, Jim (/-); Enunwa, Quincy (2/-); Evans, Ciante (/-); Gomes, DeJon (/); Green, Andrew (1/-); Green, Cody (/-); Grove, Thomas (/-); Hagg, Eric (/); Hardrick, Jermarcus (/-); Helu Jr., Roy (/2); Henery, Alex (/-);Henry, Ricky (/); Henry, Will (/-); Hill, Ryan (/-); Hyland, KC (2/-); Jackson, Justin (1/-); Jones, Austin (/-); Jones, D.J. (/); Kinnie, Brandon (/); Kunalic, Adi (/-); Lee, Zac (1/-); Legate, Tyler (/1); Long, Jake (1/-); Maher, Brett (2/-); Mangieri, P.J. (/-); Marlowe, Tim (/-); Martin, Eric (/1); Martin, Jay (/-); Martinez, Taylor (/); May, Mathew (/-); McNeill, Mike (/1); Mendoza, Marcus (1/-); Meredith, Cameron (/); Moore, Terrence (2/-); Moravec, Brent (2/-); Okafor, Collins (1/-); Osborne, Courtney (/-); Paul, Niles (/); Pensick, Cole (2/-); Qvale, Brent (/-); Randle, Thaddeus (/); Reed, Kyler (/2); Robinson, Dontrayevous (/-); Rodriguez, Andrew (2/-); Sirles, Jeremiah (/); Smith, P.J. (/1); Steinkuhler, Baker (/); Stoddard, Graham (/-); Thenarse, Rickey (/); Thompson, Brandon (2/-); Thorell, Lance (/-); Ward, Lester (1/-); Washington, Dijon (1/-); West, Anthony (/-); Whaley, Alonzo (/1); Williams, Josh (/-); Williams, Keith (/); Zimmerer, C.J. (1/-) HUSKERS.COM

33 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL Game 1 Nebraska 49, Western Kentucky 1 SCORE BY QUARTERS FINAL Western Kentucky 7 1 No. 8 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 49-1 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- lead just :7 into the game. Martinez also completed all four of his first-quarter pass attempts for 59 yards to help NU to a quick 14- lead. After Cody Green led the Huskers on a successful second-quarter scoring drive to put Nebraska up 21- at the half, Martinez found the end zone again on the first drive of the second half, scampering the final 19 yards on a four-play, 68-yard drive to extend NU s lead to 28-. 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 1 yards against West Virginia in 1994, and became the first Husker quarterback to rush for over 1 yards since 2. In addition to his impressive rushing numbers, Martinez completed 9-of- 15 passes for 16 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 -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 56 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 11:2 NU Martinez 46 yd run (Henery kick) 1st 6:11 NU Burkhead 2 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 5:49 NU Helu Jr., yd run (Henery kick) rd 12:54 NU Martinez 19 yd run (Henery kick) rd 8:2 WKU Tinius 25 yd field goal rd 2:1 NU Martinez 15 yd run (Henery kick) 4th 12:46 WKU Rainey 5 yd run (Tinius kick) 4th 9:45 NU Paul yd pass from Green, C. (Henery kick) 4th 5:42 NU Jones, Austin 5 yd run (Henery kick) TEAM STATISTICS WKU NU FIRST DOWNS 14 2 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 :2 26:4 Third-Down Conversions 4 of 15 5 of 9 Fourth-Down Conversions of of Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Western Kentucky-Rainey, Bobby -155; McNeal, Willie 4-19; Johnson, Rod 1-7; Jakes, Kawaun 4-; TEAM 1-minus 2. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 7-127; Burkhead, Rex 5-57; Helu Jr., Roy 5-29; Lee, Zac -21; Green, Cody -17; Jones, Austin 2-1; Marlowe, Tim 1-1; Paul, Niles 1-8; Okafor, Collins 1-2; Ward, Lester 1-2; Robinson, Dontrayevous 4-. PASSING: Western Kentucky-Jakes, Kawaun Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor ; Green, Cody ; Lee, Zac RECEIVING: Western Kentucky-Rainey, Bobby -6; Doyle, Jack 2-24; Vasquez, Marcus 2-2; 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 1-1; 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. HUSKERS.COM Game 2 Nebraska 8, Idaho 17 SCORE BY QUARTERS FINAL Idaho No. 6 Nebraska 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 1- lead and cruise to a 8-17 victory over Idaho. Quarterback Taylor Martinez (67) and I-back Roy Helu Jr. (58) scored on back-to-back runs of more than 55 yards to give NU a 14- lead. The Blackshirt defensive backs then got into the action with back-to-back interception returns for scores from both DeJon Gomes (4) and Rickey Thenarse (47). Nebraska s four consecutive scoring plays of 4 or more yards marked the first time since 1996 that the Big Red scored on four plays of 4 or more yards in the same game. The 1-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 6 rushing yards on 41 carries. It was NU s highest rushing total since a season-opening win over Nevada in 27. Martinez led the punishing Husker ground game with 157 yards and two touchdowns on just 14 carries. It was the second straight 1-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 17 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 1-yard club, rushing for 77 yards on just nine carries. Defensively, Gomes led the Huskers with a career-best 1 tackles and a pass breakup along with his interception return for a score, while Jared Crick had 2.5 sacks for 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 7:4 NU Henery 24 yd field goal 2nd 12:15 NU Martinez 67 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 8:22 NU Helu Jr. 58 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 6:7 NU Gomes 4 yd interception return (Henery kick) 2nd 4: NU Thenarse 47 yd interception return (Henery kick) 2nd : IDAHO Farquhar 4 yd field goal rd 5:2 IDAHO LaGrone 2 yd pass from Enderle (Farquhar kick) rd 1:22 NU Martinez 2 yd run (Henery kick) 4th 2:1 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 2:4 27:56 Third-Down Conversions 4 of 1 4 of 1 Fourth-Down Conversions of of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Idaho-Jackson, Deonte` 11-67; McCarty, Princeton 12-4; Bailey, Kama 5-2;Vital, Troy 1-; Reader, Brian -minus-18; Enderle, Nathan 6-minus-52; Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor ; Helu Jr., Roy 9-17; Burkhead, Rex 9-77; Jones, Austin -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 -7; Greenwood, Eric -4; Jackson, Deonte` 2-1; Bailey, Kama 2-6; McCarty, Princeton 2-5; Shaw, Maurice 1-1; Veltung, Justin 1-11; Elmo, Taylor 1-5; LaGrone, Michael 1-2. Nebraska Paul, Niles 4-1; Burkhead, Rex -41; Kinnie, Brandon -17; McNeill, Mike 2-17; Cotton, Ben 1-5 INTERCEPTIONS: Idaho-Keo, Shiloh 1-8. Nebraska-West, Anthony 1-1; Thenarse, Rickey 1-47; Gomes, DeJon 1-5 Smith, P.J FUMBLES: Idaho-Reader, Brian 1-1; Enderle, Nathan 1-; Bailey, Kama 1-. Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 4-1, Paul, Niles 2-1; Green, Cody 1-, Robinson, Dontrayevous 1-1. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Idaho-Siavii, Robert 1-14; Mayowa, Benson 1-1. Nebraska-David, Lavonte 1-1; Crick, Jared 2.5-; Steinkuhler, Baker, ; Allen, Pierre 1-1; Moore, Terrance 1-1. TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Idaho-Grymes, Aaron 8-2. Nebraska-Gomes, DeJon 6-4.

34 21 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL Game Nebraska 56, Washington 21 SCORE BY QUARTERS FINAL No. 8 Nebraska Washington Seattle, Wash. (Sept. 18)---No. 8 Nebraska jumped to a 14- 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 - for the second time in three seasons under Bo Pelini, rolled up 5 yards of total offense, including 8 on the ground. The Husker trio of Taylor Martinez (17 yards, TD, 19 carries), Roy Helu Jr. (11 yards, 2 TD, 1 carries) and Rex Burkhead (14 yards, TD, 1 carries) combined for Nebraska s fifth triple-1-yard game in school history and first since 21. 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 1-yard rushing performances, joining Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch. Martinez s eight rushing touchdowns already rank fourth all-time among all Husker freshmen. The Huskers needed just two offensive plays to get on the scoreboard after Eric Hagg s interception, as Martinez found Mike McNeill for a 24-yard touchdown. Martinez completed 7-of-11 passes for 15 yards and a score. On NU s second drive, it took the Huskers just three plays to cover 7 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 15 yards on the day for Kinnie, who registered the first 1-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 18 all-purpose yards. Nebraska used a pair of big plays to break open the game, as Martinez raced 8 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 1 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-2 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 1:45 NU Martinez 1 yd run (Henery kick) 1st 5:11 WASH Locker 7 yd run (Folk kick) 2nd 8:4 NU Helu Jr. 8 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 5:6 WASH Polk 2 yd run (Folk kick) 2nd 1:19 NU Martinez 1 yd run (Henery kick) rd 14:9 NU Martinez 8 yd run (Henery kick) rd 1:59 WASH Kearse 45 yd pass from Locker (Folk kick) rd 12:6 NU Helu Jr. 65 yd run (Henery kick) rd 8:21 NU Dennard 1 yd interception return (Henery kick) 4th 7:12 NU Burkhead 19 yd run (Henery kick) TEAM STATISTICS NU WASH FIRST DOWNS 21 1 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 4:48 25:12 Third-Down Conversions 7 of 12 4 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions of of Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor 19-17; Helu Jr., Roy 1-11; Burkhead, Rex 1-14; Green, Cody 4-1; Jones, Austin 2-9; Paul, Niles 1-7; Robinson, Dontrayevous 4-5; TEAM 1-minus-2. Washington Locker, Jake 11-59; Callier, Jesse 1-57; Polk, Chris 17-55; Bruns, Cody 1-4. PASSING: Nebraska-Martinez, Taylor Washington-Locker, Jake RECEIVING: Nebraska-Kinnie, Brandon 5-15; McNeill, Mike 1-24; Paul, Niles 1-21 Washington-Kearse, Jermaine 2-51; Barnett, Marlion 1-1; Aguilar, Devin 1-1 INTERCEPTIONS: Nebraska-Hagg, Eric 1-11; Dennard, Alfonzo 1-1. Washington-None FUMBLES: Nebraska-Green, Cody 2-1. Washington-Callier, Jesse 1-. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Nebraska-Steinkuhler, Baker 1-8. Washington-Williams, Nate 1-4; Crichton, Talia, 1-9; Potao e, Sione.5-; Ta amu, Alameda.5- TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Nebraska-Martin, Eric -. Washington-Foster, Mason 7-6 HUSKERS.COM