2007 Nebraska Football Honors

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1 2007 Nebraska Football Honors National Awards Wuerffel Award Finalist Todd Peterson, WR (1 of 11) Lombardi Award Watch List Bo Ruud, LB Rimington Award Watch List Brett Byford, C Lott Trophy Watch List Bo Ruud, LB Manning Award Watch List Sam Keller, QB Bednarik Award Watch List Corey McKeon, LB Bo Ruud, LB Biletnikoff Award Watch List Maurice Purify, WR Maxwell Award Watch List Maurice Purify, WR Outland Trophy Watch List Matt Slauson, OL Ray Guy Award Watch List Dan Titchener, P Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week: Marlon Lucky, RB, vs. Nevada AT&T All-America Player of the Week Nominee: Joe Ganz, QB, vs. Kansas State (1 of 4) ESPN Helmet Sticker Awards: Marlon Lucky, RB, vs. Nevada Joe Ganz, QB, vs. Kansas State National Football Foundation/Hall of Fame High School Scholar-Athlete Award: Blake Lawrence, LB (1 of 5) Big 12 Honors Second Team: Marlon Lucky, RB (Big 12 Coaches, Austin American-Statesman) Carl Nicks, OL (Big 12 Coaches) Matt Slauson, OL (Rivals.com) Honorable Mention: Larry Asante, S (Big 12 Coaches) Brett Byford, C (Big 12 Coaches) Cortney Grixby, PR/KR (Big 12 Coaches) Jacob Hickman, OL (Big 12 Coaches) Marlon Lucky, RB/All-Purpose (Associated Press) Lydon Murtha, OL (Big 12 Coaches) Carl Nicks, OL (Associated Press) Steve Octavien, LB (Big 12 Coaches, Associated Press) Zach Potter, DL (Big 12 Coaches) Maurice Purify, WR (Big 12 Coaches) Bo Ruud, LB (Big 12 Coaches) Matt Slauson, OL (Associated Press) Dan Titchener, P (Big 12 Coaches) First-Team Freshman All-Big 12: Anthony Blue, DB (Sporting News) Jaivorio Burkes, OL (Sporting News) Alex Henery, PK (Sporting News) Big 12 Player-of-the-Week Honors Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week: Marlon Lucky, IB, vs. Nevada, Sept. 1 Joe Ganz, QB, vs. Kansas State, Nov. 10 CoSIDA Academic Honors CoSIDA Academic All-District VII First Team J.B. Phillips Gr. TE 3.89 Marketing Academic All-Big 12 First-Team Football Academic All-Big 12 (12): Name Yr. Major Hometown Lance Brandenburgh*** Sr. Business Administration Overland Park, Kan. Wes Cammack So. Agricultural Engineering DeWitt, Neb. Ben Eisenhart Sr. History Culbertson, Neb. Victory Haines Sr. Math Logan, Utah Josh Mueller** Sr. Business Administration Columbus, Neb. Lydon Murtha Jr. Economics Hutchinson, Minn. Todd Peterson*** Jr. Nutritional Science and Diet. Grand Island, Neb. J.B. Phillips**** Sr. Marketing (MBA) Colleyville, Texas Andy Sand Sr. Business Administration Lincoln, Neb. Matt Senske Sr. Business Administration Bellevue, Neb. Dan Titchener** Jr. Accounting Cheyenne, Wyo. Tyler Wortman Jr. Mechanicial Engineering Grand Island, Neb. Second-Team Football Academic All-Big 12 (3): Name Yr. Major Hometown Matt O Hanlon** Jr. Pre-Social Science Bellevue, Neb. Zach Potter** Jr. Communication Studies Omaha, Neb. Bo Ruud** Sr. Business Administration Lincoln, Neb. **two-time honoree; ***three-time honoree Team Season Awards Offensive MVP: Maurice Purify, WR Defensive MVP: Steve Octavien, LB Special Teams MVP: Rickey Thenarse, CB (second straight year) Offensive Scout Team MVP: Zac Lee, QB Defensive Scout Team MVP: Thomas Rice, DE Nebraska Senior Awards Guy Chamberlin Trophy: Bo Ruud, LB Tom Novak Award: Cortney Grixby, CB Cletus Fischer Native Son Award: Ben Eisenhart, S Nebraska Scholarships Brook Berringer Memorial Scholarship: Todd Peterson, WR Jake Young Memorial Scholarship: Andy Christensen, OG Postseason Game Participants Senior Bowl: Carl Nicks, OL East-West Shrine Game: Sam Keller, QB; Zack Bowman, CB Hula Bowl: Corey McKeon, LB; Maurice Purify, WR Texas vs. Nation All-Star Game: Steve Octavien, LB 37

2 2008 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL 2007 Nebraska Schedule and Results Date Opponent Result Score Overall Conference Time Attend Sept. 1, 2007 Nevada W : Sept. 8, 2007 at Wake Forest W : Sept. 15, 2007 USC L : Sept. 22, 2007 Ball State W : Sept. 29, 2007 * Iowa State W : Oct. 6, 2007 * at Missouri L : Oct. 13, 2007 * Oklahoma State L : Oct. 20, 2007 * Texas A&M L : Oct. 27, 2007 * at Texas L : Nov. 3, 2007 * at Kansas L : Nov. 10, 2007 * Kansas State W : Nov. 23, 2007 * at Colorado L : * Big 12 conference game Team Statistics TEAM STATISTICS NU OPP SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-YARDS PUNT RETURNS: #-YARDS INT RETURNS: #-YARDS KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-YARDS Average Per Game PUNTS-YARDS Average Per Punt Net punt average TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME 29:14 30:46 3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS 73/171 91/181 3rd-Down Pct 43% 50% 4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS 14/22 8/12 4th-Down Pct 64% 67% SACKS BY-YARDS MISC YARDS 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES % % RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS % % PAT-ATTEMPTS % % ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game 7/ /58363 Neutral Site Games 0/0 SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total Nebraska Opponents

3 Individual Statistics RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Lucky, Marlon Castille, Quentin Helu, Roy Ganz, Joe Glenn, Cody Hardy, Frantz Culbert, Major Purify, Maurice TEAM Nunn, Terrence Keller, Sam Total Opponents PASSING G Effic Comp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G Keller, Sam Ganz, Joe Lucky, Marlon TEAM Davis, Beau Total Opponents RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G Lucky, Marlon Purify, Maurice Swift, Nate Nunn, Terrence Peterson, Todd Hill, Sean Hardy, Frantz Erickson, Dan Glenn, Cody Helu, Roy Holt, Menelik Teafatiller, Hunter Castille, Quentin Sand, Andy Lawson, Thomas Phillips, J.B McNeill, Mike Young, Dreu Paul, Niles Brooks, Chris Total Opponents FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long McKeon, Corey Total Opponents FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct Lg Blk Kunalic, Adi Henery, Alex FG SEQUENCE Nebraska OPPONENTS Nevada (46) (36) Wake Forest (22),(22) (25) USC (37) - Ball State - (45),(22),55 Iowa State - (30) Missouri (26),(39) (23),(33) Oklahoma State - (21),24 Texas A&M - (39) Texas (31) (38),34,(47),(49) Kansas (27) 51 Kansas State (27) (31) Colorado - (25) Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd Titchener, Dan Henery, Alex TEAM Total Opponents KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLn Kunalic, Adi Wesch, Jake Henery, Alex Total Opponents PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Grixby, Cortney Jones, Andre Swift, Nate Nunn, Terrence Total Opponents INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD Long Grixby, Cortney Ruud, Bo Bowman, Zackary Dixon, Kevin McKeon, Corey Potter, Zach Total Opponents KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Grixby, Cortney Jones, Andre Teafatiller, Hunter Hardy, Frantz Brandenburgh, Lance Hill, Sean Lucky, Marlon Paul, Niles McNeill, Mike Asante, Larry Total Opponents Senior wide receiver Terrence Nunn caught 35 passes in 2007 and finished his career with 136 career receptions, second on the all-time Nebraska list. 39

4 2008 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL Individual Statistics PATs SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Pts Lucky, Marlon Henery, Alex Purify, Maurice Peterson, Todd Castille, Quentin Hill, Sean Swift, Nate Hardy, Frantz Ganz, Joe Lawson, Thomas Glenn, Cody Ruud, Bo Culbert, Major Grixby, Cortney Nunn, Terrence Phillips, J.B Kunalic, Adi Keller, Sam Total Opponents TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G Keller, Sam Ganz, Joe Lucky, Marlon Castille, Quentin Helu, Roy Glenn, Cody Hardy, Frantz Culbert, Major Purify, Maurice Davis, Beau TEAM Nunn, Terrence Total Opponents ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G Lucky, Marlon Grixby, Cortney Purify, Maurice Swift, Nate Jones, Andre Nunn, Terrence Hardy, Frantz Castille, Quentin Peterson, Todd Hill, Sean Helu, Roy Glenn, Cody Ruud, Bo Holt, Menelik Ganz, Joe Erickson, Dan Teafatiller, Hunter Culbert, Major McNeill, Mike Sand, Andy Phillips, J.B Paul, Niles Young, Dreu Lawson, Thomas Asante, Larry Brandenburgh, L Brooks, Chris McKeon, Corey TEAM Keller, Sam Total Opponents Wide receiver Nate Swift caught three touchdown passes last season and enters his senior year with 12 career TD grabs. Place-kicker Alex Henery finished second on the team in scoring in 2007 with 69 points, and was a perfect 45-of-45 on PATs and hit all eight field-goal attempts. 40

5 Defensive Statistics Tackles Sacks- ---Pass Def--- -Fumbles- Blkd DEFENSIVE LEADERS GP-GS Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf 15 Octavien, Steve Asante, Larry McKeon, Corey A Murillo, Armando Ruud, Bo Green, Tierre Brandenburgh, Lance Potter, Zach Eisenhart, Ben Dillard, Phillip Suh, Ndamukong Turner, Barry Bowman, Zackary Thenarse, Rickey Grixby, Cortney H Dixon, Kevin Blue, Anthony K Wilson, Bryan Allen, Pierre Barfield, Shukree Jones, Andre Steinkuhler, Ty Wortman, Tyler Culbert, Major Sievers, Clayton G Poulosky, Andy Erickson, Dan West, Anthony Covey, Nick Amukamara, Prince Johnson, Brandon Martin, Ben C Cammack, Wes O Leary, T.J O Hanlon, Matt Peterson, Todd Titchener, Dan Hagg, Eric Washington, Latravis C Lawrence, Blake Nicks, Carl Swift, Nate Paul, Niles Murtha, Lydon E Sullivan, Tony Burkes, Jaivorio F Rice, Thomas Sand, Andy Hickman, Jacob Helu, Roy Hill, Sean Kunalic, Adi Lucky, Marlon TM TEAM Total Opponents

6 2008 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL Individual Game By Game RUSHING No-Yds/TD NEV WFU USC BSU ISU MU OSU A&M UT KU KSU CU Lucky, Marlon / / / / / / / /0 8-23/ /0 8-15/ / /1 Castille, Q / /2 6-28/0-5-16/1 1-0/ /0 9-60/1 5-12/0 1--3/ /0 - Helu, Roy /0 6-26/0 DNP DNP 4-13/0 DNP DNP 14-55/0 5-39/0 5-14/0 9-56/0 2-6/0 DNP Ganz, Joe 20-93/3 2-15/0 DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP 1-12/0 5-11/1 6-18/0 6-37/2 Glenn, Cody 27-78/2 8-29/0 DNP 8-20/2 DNP 8-27/0 2-1/0 DNP DNP 1-1/0 DNP DNP DNP Hardy, Frantz 3-39/ / /0 Culbert, Major 5-35/1 5-35/1 - - DNP DNP Purify, Maurice 2-15/0 DNP / /0 - TEAM 5--10/0 1--3/0 2--4/0 DNP 1--2/0 - DNP DNP DNP - DNP 1--1/0 - Nunn, Terrence 3--10/ / /0 1-4/ Keller, Sam /0-2-1/ / /0 4-7/0 4--6/ / / /0 DNP DNP DNP RECEIVING No-Yds/TD NEV WFU USC BSU ISU MU OSU A&M UT KU KSU CU Purify, Maurice /9 DNP 3-30/0 7-80/ /1 3-36/0 5-40/0 1-24/0 3-42/1 5-38/ / / /3 Lucky, Marlon /3 3-33/1 4-34/0 6-41/ /0 4-16/0 7-56/0 1-2/ /0 6-41/0 6-83/1 6-78/ /0 Swift, Nate /3 2-28/0 5-45/0 4-56/0 1-18/1 4-59/0 4-50/0-3-40/ /2 3-42/0 2-38/0 2-32/0 Nunn, Terrence /1 2-36/0 6-83/0 4-57/0 3-25/0 2-18/0-4-24/0 2-27/0 2-29/0 1-9/0 5-56/1 4-88/0 Peterson, Todd /5 1-8/0-5-74/2 3-43/ / /0 4-85/2 2-46/1 Hardy, Frantz /3 1-24/0 2-20/0 2-4/0-2-74/0 2-20/ /0 1-13/0 3-83/3 1-11/0 Hill, Sean /3-1-25/1 2-10/ /1 1-20/1 4-45/0-3-33/0 2-13/0 2-13/0 - - Holt, Menelik 4-97/ /0 1-35/0 2-49/0 Erickson, Dan 8-77/0 1-19/0-2-21/ /0-1-6/ /0 - Glenn, Cody 6-52/0 - DNP 4-46/0 DNP - 2-6/0 DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP Helu, Roy 5-40/0 - DNP DNP 1-5/0 DNP DNP 1-21/0 1-2/0 1-10/0 1-2/0 - DNP Teafatiller, Hunter 4-34/0 DNP 3-21/ /0 - - Castille, Q. 3-33/ / /0 1-7/0 Sand, Andy 3-31/0 1-15/ / McNeill, Mike 1-25/0 1-25/0 DNP - DNP DNP - DNP Phillips, J.B. 2-19/ /0-1-13/ Young, Dreu 1-14/0 1-14/0 DNP DNP DNP - DNP Lawson, Thomas 3-11/3 - DNP DNP /2-1-1/ Paul, Niles 1-6/0 1-6/0 DNP DNP - - DNP - - DNP - - DNP Brooks, Chris 1-4/0 1-4/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP PASSING #9 Keller, Sam Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic Nevada Wake Forest USC Ball State Iowa State Missouri Oklahoma State Texas A&M Texas TOTALS #12 Ganz, Joe Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic Nevada Texas Kansas Kansas State Colorado TOTALS #15 Davis, Beau Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic Kansas State TOTALS #5 Lucky, Marlon Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic Iowa State Kansas State TOTALS PUNT RETURNS No-Yds NEV WFU USC BSU ISU MU OSU A&M UT KU KSU CU Jones, Andre DNP DNP Grixby, Cortney Swift, Nate Nunn, Terrence KICK RETURNS No-Yds NEV WFU USC BSU ISU MU OSU A&M UT KU KSU CU Grixby, Cortney Jones, Andre DNP DNP Hardy, Frantz Teafatiller, Hunter 4-37 DNP Lucky, Marlon Hill, Sean McNeill, Mike DNP - DNP DNP - DNP Paul, Niles DNP DNP - - DNP - - DNP DNP Asante, Larry Brandenburgh, Lance DNP DNP DNP 42

7 Individual Defense Game By Game TOTAL TACKLES UA-A TOT NEV WFU USC BSU ISU MU OSU A&M UT KU KSU CU Octavien, Steve Asante, Larry McKeon, Corey Murillo, Armando Green, Tierre Ruud, Bo DNP DNP Brandenburgh, Lance DNP DNP DNP Potter, Zach Eisenhart, Ben Dillard, Phillip Suh, Ndamukong Turner, Barry Bowman, Zackary DNP Thenarse, Rickey Grixby, Cortney Dixon, Kevin Blue, Anthony Wilson, Bryan Allen, Pierre DNP Barfield, Shukree Jones, Andre DNP DNP Steinkuhler, Ty DNP DNP Culbert, Major DNP DNP Wortman, Tyler DNP DNP DNP Sievers, Clayton DNP Erickson, Dan Poulosky, Andy DNP West, Anthony DNP Covey, Nick DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 2-1 DNP DNP Amukamara, Prince DNP DNP DNP DNP Martin, Ben DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP O Hanlon, Matt DNP DNP - - Johnson, Brandon DNP DNP DNP DNP O Leary, T.J Peterson, Todd Cammack, Wes DNP Swift, Nate Hagg, Eric DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Lawrence, Blake DNP DNP DNP 1-0 DNP Washington, Latravis DNP - DNP - - DNP DNP DNP DNP Titchener, Dan Nicks, Carl Paul, Niles DNP DNP - - DNP - - DNP DNP Hickman, Jacob Sullivan, Tony DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Hill, Sean Rice, Thomas DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-0 DNP Burkes, Jaivorio DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Murtha, Lydon DNP DNP DNP DNP Sand, Andy Helu, Roy DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP Kunalic, Adi Lucky, Marlon

8 2008 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL Individual Defense Game By Game INT RETURNS No-Yds NEV WFU USC BSU ISU MU OSU A&M UT KU KSU CU Grixby, Cortney Ruud, Bo DNP DNP - - Potter, Zach Dixon, Kevin McKeon, Corey Bowman, Zackary DNP FUMBLE RETURNS No-Yds NEV WFU USC BSU ISU MU OSU A&M UT KU KSU CU McKeon, Corey FUMBLE FORCED Number NEV WFU USC BSU ISU MU OSU A&M UT KU KSU CU Thenarse, Rickey Ruud, Bo Steinkuhler, Ty 1 - DNP Potter, Zach Asante, Larry SACKS UA-A TOT NEV WFU USC BSU ISU MU OSU A&M UT KU KSU CU Turner, Barry Potter, Zach Octavien, Steve Suh, Ndamukong Poulosky, Andy DNP Green, Tierre West, Anthony DNP - - McKeon, Corey Murillo, Armando TACKLES FOR LOSS UA-A TOT NEV WFU USC BSU ISU MU OSU A&M UT KU KSU CU Octavien, Steve Potter, Zach McKeon, Corey Suh, Ndamukong Turner, Barry Ruud, Bo DNP DNP Steinkuhler, Ty DNP DNP Dixon, Kevin Murillo, Armando Wortman, Tyler DNP DNP DNP Allen, Pierre DNP West, Anthony DNP - - Poulosky, Andy DNP Dillard, Phillip Covey, Nick DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-1 DNP - - DNP Bowman, Zackary DNP Jones, Andre DNP DNP Green, Tierre Barfield, Shukree Grixby, Cortney

9 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. 1, 2007 Nevada Sept. 8, 2007 at Wake Forest Sept. 15, 2007 USC Sept. 22, 2007 Ball State Sept. 29, 2007 Iowa State Oct. 6, 2007 at Missouri Oct. 13, 2007 Oklahoma State Oct. 20, 2007 Texas A&M Oct. 27, 2007 at Texas Nov. 3, 2007 at Kansas Nov. 10, 2007 Kansas State Nov. 23, 2007 at Colorado 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. 1, 2007 Nevada Sept. 8, 2007 at Wake Forest Sept. 15, 2007 USC Sept. 22, 2007 Ball State Sept. 29, 2007 Iowa State Oct. 6, 2007 at Missouri Oct. 13, 2007 Oklahoma State Oct. 20, 2007 Texas A&M Oct. 27, 2007 at Texas Nov. 3, 2007 at Kansas Nov. 10, 2007 Kansas State Nov 23, 2007 at Colorado Totals Opponent PUNTING FIELD GOALS KICKOFFS Date Opponent No Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ I20 Att-Made Lg Blkd No Yds Avg TB OB Sept. 1, 2007 Nevada Sept. 8, 2007 at Wake Forest Sept. 15, 2007 USC Sept. 22, 2007 Ball State Sept. 29, 2007 Iowa State Oct. 6, 2007 at Missouri Oct. 13, 2007 Oklahoma State Oct. 20, 2007 Texas A&M Oct. 27, 2007 at Texas Nov. 3, 2007 at Kansas Nov. 10, 2007 Kansas State Nov 23, 2007 at Colorado 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.1, 2007 Nevada Sept. 8, 2007 at Wake Forest Sept. 15, 2007 USC Sept. 22, 2007 Ball State Sept. 29, 2007 Iowa State Oct. 6, 2007 at Missouri Oct. 13, 2007 Oklahoma State Oct. 20, 2007 Texas A&M Oct. 27, 2007 at Texas Nov. 3, 2007 at Kansas Nov. 10, 2007 Kansas State Nov 23, 2007 at Colorado 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.1, 2007 Nevada Sept. 8, 2007 at Wake Forest Sept. 15, 2007 USC Sept. 22, 2007 Ball State Sept. 29, 2007 Iowa State Oct. 6, 2007 at Missouri Oct. 13, 2007 Oklahoma State Oct. 20, 2007 Texas A&M Oct. 27, 2007 at Texas Nov. 3, 2007 at Kansas Nov. 10, 2007 Kansas State Nov 23, 2007 at Colorado Opponent totals Nebraska PUNTING FIELD GOALS KICKOFFS Date Opponent No Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ I20 Att-Made Lg Blkd No Yds Avg TB OB Sept.1, 2007 Nevada Sept. 8, 2007 at Wake Forest Sept. 15, 2007 USC Sept. 22, 2007 Ball State Sept. 29, 2007 Iowa State Oct. 6, 2007 at Missouri Oct. 13, 2007 Oklahoma State Oct. 20, 2007 Texas A&M Oct 27, 2007 at Texas Nov. 3, 2007 at Kansas Nov. 10, 2007 Kansas State Nov 23, 2007 at Colorado Opponent totals Nebraska

10 2008 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL Team Comparison Opponent Score 1st Dns (Run/Pass/Pen.) Rushing Passing Pass Yds Total Offense Ret Yds T/O Nevada /9 (20/3, 12/5, 3/1) / / / / /164 1/1 Wake Forest /18 (7/11, 12/5, 2/2) / / / / /103 3/2 USC /22 (3/14, 19/8, 6/0) 28-31/ / / / /125 2/1 Ball State /27 (7/7, 17/19, 1/1) / / / / /76 3/2 Iowa State /28 (4/9, 13/16, 0/3) / / / / /69 3/4 Missouri /32 (4/8, 14/20, 2/4) 25-74/ / / / /34 1/0 Oklahoma State /26 (8/16, 7/10, 2/0) / / / / /5 3/0 Texas A&M /28 (7/21, 16/6, 1/1) / / / / /14 3/0 Texas /25 (5/13, 15/10, 0/2) / / / / /84 1/1 Kansas /34 (6/15, 16/17, 0/2) 23-79/ / / / /277 5/0 Kansas State /24 (11/8, 23/14, 1/2) / / / / /92 0/0 Colorado /26 (7/13, 20/12, 1/1) / / / / /290 3/0 Totals /299 (89/138, 184/142, 19/19) / / / / / /11 Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category Opponent 3rd Down 4th Down Time Poss Margin Yds/Rush Yds/Pass Yds/Play Punting Penalties Nevada 7-15/ /1-1 40:38/19:22 21:16 5.9/ / / / /12-86 Wake Forest 3-15/ /1-2 27:58/32:02-4:04 3.4/ / / / /6-51 USC 8-17/ /1-1 30:58/29:02 1:56 1.1/ / / / / Ball State 8-13/ /0-0 32:52/27:08 5:44 3.2/ / / / /4-34 Iowa State 7-12/ /2-4 20:48/39:12-18:24 4.3/ / / / /1-5 Missouri 6-16/ /1-1 28:20/31:40-3:20 3.0/ / / / /9-79 Oklahoma State 7-16/ /0-0 30:50/29:10 1:40 4.1/ / / / /7-62 Texas A&M 6-13/ /2-2 23:05/36:55-13:50 5.0/ / / / /5-38 Texas 6-17/ /0-0 30:28/29:32 0:56 3.5/ / / / /3-25 Kansas 8-15/ /0-0 24:39/35:21-10:42 3.4/ / / / /2-10 Kansas State 5-11/ /0-1 34:11/25:49 8:22 4.9/ / / / /7-40 Colorado 2-11/ /0-0 26:03/33:57-7:54 6.3/ / / / /7-65 Totals / / :50/369:10-18:20 4.2/ / / / / 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. 1 Nevada W, Sept. 8 at Wake Forest W, Sept. 15 USC L, Sept. 22 Ball State W, *Sept. 29 Iowa State W, *Oct. 6 at Missouri L, *Oct. 13 Oklahoma State L, *Oct. 20 Texas A&M L, *Oct. 27 at Texas L, *Nov. 3 at Kansas L, *Nov. 10 Kansas State W, *Nov. 23 at Colorado L, Totals of 50 (90.0%) Opponents 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. 1 Nevada W, Sept. 8 at Wake Forest W, Sept. 15 USC L, Sept. 22 Ball State W, *Sept. 29 Iowa State W, *Oct. 6 at Missouri L, *Oct. 13 Oklahoma State L, *Oct. 20 Texas A&M L, *Oct. 27 at Texas L, *Nov. 3 at Kansas L, *Nov. 10 Kansas State W, *Nov. 23 at Colorado L, Totals of 61 (91.8%) 46

11 Miscellaneous Numbers Long Season Plays (20 or more yards) Husker Long Plays Opponent Long Plays Rush Pass Return Total Rush Pass Return Total Nevada at Wake Forest USC Ball State Iowa State at Missouri Oklahoma State Texas A&M at Texas at Kansas Kansas State at Colorado Totals Drive SUperlatives Nebraska Opponent Most Yards (Result) 94 vs. Nevada (touchdown) 97 Iowa State (touchdown) Most Plays (Result) 15 vs. Oklahoma St. (turnover on downs) 17 Two times (last A&M, TD) Most Time (Result) 6:42 vs. Nevada (end half) 7:09 A&M (Touchdown) Game-Opening Drives [----- Nebraska ] [----- Opponent ] Opponent Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Nevada at Wake Forest USC Ball State Iowa State at Missouri Oklahoma State 0 0 (-1) Texas A&M at Texas at Kansas Kansas State at Colorado Totals Second Half-Opening Drives [----- Nebraska ] [----- Opponent ] Opponent Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Nevada at Wake Forest USC Ball State Iowa State at Missouri 0 0 (-11) Oklahoma State Texas A&M at Texas at Kansas Kansas State at Colorado 0 0 (-2) Totals Nebraska Long Plays Yards Opponent Play Result 94 Kansas State KO return (Grixby) Touchdown 93 Iowa State Int return (Ruud) Touchdown 73 Ball State Pass (Hill from Keller) Touchdown 62 Kansas Pass (Lucky from Ganz) Touchdown 60 Kansas Pass (Purify from Ganz) 1st Iowa State Pass (Hardy from Keller) 1st-G 56 Texas Pass (Hardy from Keller) 1st Iowa State KO return (Grixby) 1st Oklahoma St. Pass (Peterson from Keller) 1st-G 42 Nevada KO return (Grixby) 1st Iowa State Rush (Lucky) Touchdown 41 Iowa State Int return (Grixby) 1st-G 39 Kansas State Pass (Hardy from Ganz) Touchdown 38 Colorado Pass (Lucky from Ganz) 1st-G 38 Ball State Pass (Purify from Keller) 1st Kansas State Pass (Hardy from Ganz) Touchdown 36 Iowa State KO return (Grixby) 1st Kansas State Pass (Holt from Ganz) 1st Kansas Pass (Peterson from Ganz) 1st Texas Pass (Swift from Keller) 1st Oklahoma St. KO return (Grixby) 1st Missouri KO return (Grixby) 1st Ball State Int return (Ruud) Touchdown 33 Texas Rush (Lucky) 1st Ball State Pass (Hill from Keller) 1st Kansas State Pass (Peterson from Ganz) 1st A&M KO return (Jones) 1st USC KO return (Jones) 1st Wake Forest KO return (Grixby) 1st Nevada Rush (Lucky) 1st Colorado Pass (Peterson from Ganz) 1st Colorado Pass (Nunn from Ganz) 1st Texas KO return (Grixby) 1st Texas KO return (Grixby) 1st Wake Forest Pass (Nunn from Keller) 1st Colorado KO return (Jones) 1st Kansas State Rush (Lucky) 1st-G 29 Kansas KO return (Hardy) 1st Colorado Rush (Ganz) Touchdown 28 Kansas State Pass (Swift from Ganz) 1st Kansas State Pass (Purify from Ganz) 1st Kansas KO return (Grixby) 1st Ball State Pass (Purify from Keller) 1st Ball State Rush (Lucky) Touchdown 27 Colorado KO Return (Jones) 1st Colorado Rush (Lucky) 1st Oklahoma St. KO return (Grixby) 1st Ball State Pass (Purify from Keller) 1st Kansas State Pass (Purify from Ganz) 1st Kansas State Pass (Lucky from Ganz) Touchdown 26 Kansas Pass (Swift from Ganz) 1st A&M Pass (Lucky from Keller) 1st Oklahoma St. KO return (Jones) 1st Missouri KO return (Jones) 1st Ball State KO return (Grixby) 1st USC KO return (Grixby) 1st Wake Forest Pass (Nunn from Keller) 1st Colorado Pass (Holt from Ganz) 1st Colorado Pass (Purify from Ganz) Touchdown 25 Colorado Pass (Nunn from Ganz) 1st USC KO return (Grixby) 1st USC KO return (Grixby) 1st Wake Forest Pass (Hill from Keller) Touchdown 25 Nevada Pass (McNeill from Keller) 1st-G 24 Colorado Pass (Holt from Ganz) 1st Colorado KO return (Grixby) 1st Kansas Rush (Helu) 1st Kansas Pass (Peterson from Ganz) 1st Texas Pass (Swift from Keller) Touchdown 24 Oklahoma St. KO return (Grixby) 1st Oklahoma St. KO return (Grixby) 1st Oklahoma St. Pass (Purify from Keller) 1st Ball State Pass (Hill from Keller) 1st Nevada Pass (Hardy from Keller) 1st Nevada Pass (Nunn from Keller) 1st Nevada Punt return (Jones) 1st Nevada KO return (Grixby) 1st Colorado Pass (Swift from Ganz) 1st Kansas State Rush (Ganz) 1st Kansas State Pass (Peterson from Ganz) Touchdown 23 Texas Pass (Swift from Keller) Touchdown 23 A&M KO return (Jones) 1st Oklahoma St. KO return (Grixby) 1st Oklahoma St. Rush (Castille) 1st Missouri KO return (Grixby) 1st Ball State KO return (Jones) 1st Wake Forest KO return (Grixby) 1st Wake Forest KO return (Grixby) 1st Nevada Rush (Lucky) 1st Wake Forest Rush (Lucky) Touchdown 22 Nevada Rush (Lucky) 1st Nevada Rush (Lucky) 1st Kansas State Pass (Purify from Ganz) 1st Kansas State Rush (Castille) 1st A&M Pass (Swift from Keller) 1st Oklahoma St. Pass (Helu from Keller) 1st Iowa State Pass (Swift from Keller) 1st Iowa State Pass (Swift from Keller) 1st USC Pass (Peterson from Keller) 1st USC Pass (Swift from Keller) 1st Wake Forest KO return (Grixby) 1st Nevada Pass (Swift from Keller) 1st Colorado Pass (Nunn from Ganz) 1st-G 20 Kansas State KO return (Jones) 1st Kansas State Pass (Lucky from Ganz) 1st Kansas State Pass (Peterson from Ganz) 3rd-8 20 Kansas Pass (Purify from Ganz) 1st Texas Pass (Nunn from Keller) 1st Missouri KO return (Grixby) 1st Missouri KO return (Grixby) 1st A&M Pass (Lucky from Keller) 1st Oklahoma St. KO return (Grixby) 1st Iowa State Pass (Hill from Lucky) Touchdown 20 Ball State Rush (Lucky) 1st Ball State KO return (Grixby) 1st Ball State Pass (Peterson from Keller) 4th-5 20 USC Pass (Peterson from Keller) Touchdown 20 Nevada Rush (Glenn) 1st-10 47

12 2008 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL Miscellaneous Numbers Opponent Long Plays Yards Opponent Play Result 86 Texas Rush (Charles) Touchdown 80 Nevada INT return (Amaya) Touchdown 66 Kansas State Pass (Murphy from Freeman) 1st-G 61 Wake Forest Pass (Marion from Hodges) 1st-G 58 Ball State Pass (Love from Davis) Touchdown 53 Kansas State Rush (Johnson) Touchdown 51 Colorado INT return (Brown) 1st-G 51 Ball State Pass (Love from Davis) 1st USC Rush (Havili) 1st Kansas KO return (Herford) 1st Kansas KO return (Herford) 1st Missouri Pass (Alexander from Daniel) Touchdown 43 Ball State Rush (Lewis) Touchdown 42 Kansas Pass (Henry from Reesing) 1st-G 41 Colorado Rush (Charles) 1st Oklahoma St. Pass (Newton from Robinson) Touchdown 40 Texas Rush (Charles) Touchdown 40 USC Rush (Gable) 1st-G 38 Wake Forest Rush (Moore) 1st-G 36 Kansas Pass (McAnderson from Reesing) 1st Texas Pass (Cosby from McCoy) 1st Colorado Pass (Robinson from Hawkins) 1st Wake Forest Rush (Moore) 1st Colorado Pass (Charles from Hawkins) 1st Oklahoma St. Rush (Hunter) Touchdown 32 Colorado INT return (Harris) 1st Colorado KO return (Charles) 1st Kansas KO return (Herford) 1st USC Rush (Johnson) 1st Colorado INT return (Smith) Touchdown 31 Texas Pass (Cosby from McCoy) 1st A&M Rush (Lane) 1st-G 31 USC KO return (Smith) 1st Kansas State KO return (McKinney) 1st Texas Pass (Cosby from McCoy) 1st Oklahoma St. Rush (Savage) Touchdown 30 Wake Forest KO return (Marion) 1st Colorado Pass (DeVree from Hawkins) 1st Kansas KO return (Herford) 1st Texas KO return (Cosby) 1st Oklahoma St. Pass (Hunter from Robinson) 1st Missouri Rush (Daniel) 1st Ball State Rush (Davis) 1st Colorado Rush (Ellis) Touchdown 28 Iowa State Pass (Blythe from Meyer) 1st-G 28 Nevada KO return (Wellington) 1st Kansas KO return (Herford) 1st A&M Rush (Lane) 1st-G 27 Ball State KO return (Love) 1st Colorado KO return (Charles) 1st Kansas Pass (Sharp from Reesing) 1st Oklahoma St. Pass (Pettigrew from Robinson) 1st Missouri KO return (Maclin) 1st Missouri Pass (Maclin from Daniel) 1st-G 26 Missouri Pass (Coffman from Daniel) 1st Missouri Pass (Rucker from Daniel) 1st Ball State Pass (Hill from Davis) 1st Nevada KO return (Wellington) 1st Kansas Pass (Fields from Reesing) 1st Kansas Int return (Thornton) 1st Texas Rush (Charles) 1st Texas Rush (Charles) Touchdown 25 Iowa State Pass (Blythe from Meyer) 1st USC Rush (Johnson) 1st Wake Forest KO return (Marion) 1st Texas Rush (Charles) 1st Oklahoma St. Pass (Bowman from Robinson) 1st Iowa State Pass (Sumrall from Meyer) 1st Iowa State Rush (Scales) 1st Ball State Pass (Everett from Davis) 1st Ball State Pass (Hill from Davis) 1st USC Int return (Moore) 1st-G 23 Colorado Pass (Celestine from Hawkins) 1st-G 23 Colorado KO return (Charles) 1st Colorado KO return (Charles) 1st Kansas State KO return (McKinney) 1st Kansas Rush (Henry) 1st Ball State Rush (Lewis) 1st Colorado Pass (Sprague from Hawkins) 1st-G 22 A&M Rush (Lane) 1st Oklahoma St. Rush (Savage) 1st-G 22 Ball State Pass (Love from Davis) 1st Colorado KO return (Charles) 1st Kansas State Pass (Nelson from Freeman) 1st Kansas State Pass (Nelson from Freeman) Touchdown 21 A&M Pass (Brown from MdGee) 1st Oklahoma St. Pass (Bowman from Robinson) 1st-G 21 Iowa State Rush (Scales) 1st Ball State Pass (Grant from Davis) Touchdown 21 Ball State Pass (Love from Davis) 1st USC Pass (Ausberry from Booty) 1st Wake Forest KO return (Marion) 1st Nevada Pass (McCoy from Graziano) 1st Kansas Pass (Henry from Reesing) 1st Kansas Pass (Henry from Reesing) 1st Oklahoma St. Rush (Savage) 1st-G 20 Oklahoma St. Pass (Pettigrew from Robinson) 1st Missouri Pass (Franklin from Daniel) 1st Missouri Pass (Temple from Daniel) 1st Ball State Pass (Hill from Davis) Touchdown 20 USC Rush (Johnson) 1st USC Rush (Johnson) 1st-10 Nebraska Points Off Turnovers Game TOs Gained TDs FG-FGA Pts. (NU Fumbles/Lost, INT) Nevada 1 (1/0 F/L, 1 Int) (0/0 F/L, 1 Int) at Wake Forest 2 (0/0 F/L, 2 Int) (2/1 F/L, 2 Int) USC 1 (5/1 F/L, 0 Int) (0/0 F/L, 2 Int) Ball State 2 (2/1 F/L, 1 Int) (2/2 F/L, 1 Int) Iowa State 4 (3/1 F/L, 3 Int) (2/2 F/L, 1 Int) at Missouri 0 (0/0 F/L, 0 Int) (1/0 F/L, 1 Int) Oklahoma State 0 (0/0 F/L, 0 Int) (3/1 F/L, 2 Int) Texas A&M 0 (0/0 F/L, 0 Int) (3/3 F/L, 0 Int) at Texas 1 (0/0 F/L, 1 Int) (1/1 F/L, 0 Int) at Kansas 0 (0/0 F/L, 0 Int) (1/1 F/L, 4 Int) Kansas State 0 (3/0 F/L, 0 Int) (1/0 F/L, 0 Int) at Colorado 0 (0/0 F/L, 0 Int) (3/0 F/L, 3 Int) Totals 11 (14/3 F/L, 8 Int) (18/10 F/L, 13 Int) Opponents 28 (16/10 F/L, 18 Int) (14/3 F/L, 8 Int) Starting Field Position NU Avg. Start Opp. Avg. Start NU Advantage Nevada 32.7 (458/14) 25.7 (308/12) +7.0 at Wake Forest 29.6 (415/14) 31.4 (439/14) -1.8 USC 27.0 (378/14) 38.4 (499/13) Ball State 26.7 (347/13) 23.9 (335/14) +2.8 Iowa State 39.3 (472/12) 26.1 (339/13) at Missouri 26.9 (269/10) 21.1 (211/10) +5.8 Oklahoma State 27.5 (303/11) 31.6 (379/12) -4.1 Texas A&M 27.3 (327/12) 30.5 (366/12) -3.2 at Texas 24.9 (324/13) 27.4 (384/14) -2.5 at Kansas 27.9 (390/14) 40.7 (611/15) Kansas State 29.8 (358/12) 23.6 (307/13) +6.2 at Colorado 28.6 (458/16) 40.5 (648/16) Totals 29.0 (4499/155) 31.2 (4936/158) Penalty Numbers NU Pen.-Yds. Opp. Pen.-Yds. Nevada 8-65 (8.1) (7.2) at Wake Forest 5-26 (5.2) 6-51 (8.5) USC 6-45 (7.5) (10.2) Ball State 5-50 (10.0) 4-34 (8.5) Iowa State 4-50 (12.5) 1-5 (5.0) at Missouri (5.7) 9-79 (8.8) Oklahoma State 6-57 (9.5) 7-62 (8.9) Texas A&M 4-30 (7.5) 5-38 (7.6) at Texas 9-59 (6.6) 3-25 (8.3) at Kansas 4-22 (5.3) 2-10 (5.0) Kansas State 6-71 (11.8) 7-40 (5.7) at Colorado (5.7) 7-65 (9.2) Totals (Avg/Penalty) (7.6) (8.1) Avg/G

13 Miscellaneous Numbers Scoring Drives Scoring [---Time---] [--Plays--] Game Drives Total Avg. Total Avg. 5 or less 1-Play Nevada 8 25:36 3: at Wake Forest 4 10:23 2: USC 5 14:23 2: Ball State 5 16:40 3: Iowa State 4 6:58 1: at Missouri 2 7:32 3: Oklahoma State 2 8:11 4: Texas A&M 2 6:52 3: at Texas 4 11:05 2: at Kansas 6 17:52 2: Kansas State 11 31:24 2: at Colorado 7 10:40 1: Totals 60 2:47:36 2: Opponents 72 3:12:26 2: Nebraska Scoring Drives [-----Drive-----] Drive Opponent Plays Yds Time Score Qtr./Time Start Play Nevada :22 TD 1st/4:16 10:38 Lucky 16 pass from Keller Nevada :03 TD 2nd/6:40 10:43 Lucky 1 run Nevada :08 TD 2nd/2:22 5:30 Castille 1 run Nevada :01 TD 3rd/11:30 14:31 Lucky 17 run Nevada :35 TD 3rd/8:59 10:34 Lucky 3 run Nevada :46 FG 3rd/4:45 7:31 Kunalic 46 FG Nevada :16 TD 3rd/0:50 2:06 Castille 2 run Nevada :25 TD 4th/8:31 11:56 Culbert 17 run Wake Forest :53 FG 1st/8:49 11:42 Henery 22 FG Wake Forest :05 FG 2nd/7:41 10:46 Henery 22 FG Wake Forest :46 TD 2nd/0:16 2:02 Hill 25 pass from Keller Wake Forest :39 TD 3rd/8:13 10:52 Lucky 22 run USC :19 TD 1st/1:03 5:22 Glenn 1 run USC :40 FG 2nd/9:04 13:44 Henery 37 FG USC :44 TD 4th/12:09 13:53 Glenn 1 run USC :04 TD 4th/4:32 6:36 Peterson 20 pass from Keller USC :36 TD 4th/0:51 2:27 Peterson 18 pass from Keller Ball State :43 TD 1st/10:17 15:00 Lucky 28 run Ball State :10 TD 2nd/0:26 4:36 Castill 1 run Ball State :22 TD 3rd/6:39 8:01 Hill 73 pass from Keller Ball State :40 TD 3rd/2:09 4:49 Swift 18 pass from Keller ** Ball State 0 0 0:00 TD 4th/9:21 9:21 Ruud 34 int return Ball State :45 TD 4th/3:13 6:58 Purify 11 pass from Keller Iowa State :03 TD 2nd/4:34 7:37 Hill 20 pass from Lucky Iowa State :35 TD 2nd/1:08 2:43 Lawson 6 pass from Keller Iowa State :55 TD 3rd/14:01 14:56 Lucky 41 run **Iowa State 0 0 0:00 TD 3rd/2:13 2:13 Ruud 93 int return Iowa State 3 3 1:25 TD 4th/2:25 2:50 Lawson 4 pass from Keller Missouri :00 FG 1st/0:49 4:49 Henery 26 FG Missouri :32 FG 2nd/1:51 5:23 Henery 39 FG Oklahoma State :34 TD 4th/14:55 3:29 Phillips 13 pass from Keller Oklahoma State :37 TD 4th/0:36 5:16 Lawson 1 pass from Keller Texas A&M :45 TD 1st/6:32 9:17 Castille 3 run Texas A&M :07 TD 2nd/2:26 6:33 Purify 10 pass from Keller Texas :24 FG 2nd/13:41 3:05 Henery 31 FG Texas :34 TD 2nd/0:36 3:10 Swift 24 pass from Keller Texas :28 TD 3rd/12:32 15:00 Swift 23 pass from Keller Texas :39 TD 4th/1:55 3:34 Purify 4 pass from Ganz Kansas :24 TD 1st/9:04 13:28 Ganz 3 run Kansas :34 TD 1st/4:58 6:32 Lucky 62 pass from Ganz Kansas :50 TD 2nd/9:44 10:34 Purify 19 pass from Ganz Kansas :04 FG 2nd/0:12 1:16 Henery 27 FG Kansas :14 TD 3rd/14:53 11:39 Purify 14 pass from Ganz Kansas :46 TD 4th/4:26 11:12 Purify 8 pass from Ganz **Kansas State 0 0 0:00 TD 1st/8:42 8:42 Grixby 94 KO return Kansas State :54 TD 1st/0:32 4:26 Lucky 26 pass from Ganz Kansas State :06 TD 2nd/13:09 13:15 Hardy 36 pass from Ganz Kansas State :24 TD 2nd/6:39 12:03 Henery 27 FG Kansas State :41 TD 2nd/2:05 5:46 Lucky 5 run Kansas State :14 TD 2nd/0:08 0:22 Peterson 23 pass from Ganz Kansas State :00 TD 3rd/12:00 15:00 Hardy 8 pass from Ganz Kansas State :38 TD 3rd/6:16 9:54 Hardy 39 pass from Ganz Kansas State :25 TD 4th/14:17 2:42 Nunn 7 pass from Ganz Kansas State :09 TD 4th/10:58 12:07 Peterson 11 pass from Ganz Kansas State :53 TD 4th/4:04 9:57 Lucky 3 run Colorado :27 TD 1st/12:13 12:40 Ganz 28 run Colorado :16 TD 1st/0:16 2:32 Lucky 2 run Colorado :11 TD 2nd/6:19 9:30 Ganz 8 run Colorado :53 TD 2nd/3:04 3:57 Purify 25 pass from Ganz Colorado :59 TD 2nd/0:23 1:22 Peterson 16 pass from Ganz Colorado :02 TD 4th/2:08 4:10 Purify 9 pass from Ganz Colorado :52 TD 4th/0:26 1:18 Purify 4 pass from Ganz **Non-offensive scoring drives not included in scoring drive superlatives totals on top chart Opponent Scoring Drives [-----Drive-----] Drive Opponent Plays Yds Time Score Qtr./Time Start Play Nevada :09 FG 2nd/13:58 2:07 Jaekle 36 FG Wake Forest :35 FG 2nd/10:46 1:21 Swank 25 FG Wake Forest :28 TD 2nd/5:13 7:41 Hodges 1 run Wake Forest :08 TD 3rd/10:52 15:00 Moore 5 run USC :38 TD 1st/10:49 12:27 Havili 5 pass from Booty USC :01 TD 2nd/6:50 8:51 Havili 2 run USC :52 TD 2nd/1:19 5:11 Johnson 7 run USC :54 TD 3rd/11:29 13:23 McCoy 2 pass from Booty USC 3 1 1:26 TD 3rd/9:14 10:40 Washington 1 run USC :04 TD 3rd/5:03 8:07 Washington 1 run USC :16 TD 4th/6:45 12:01 Bradford 6 run Ball State :58 TD 2nd/9:46 12:44 Hill 20 pass from Davis Ball State :40 FG 2nd/4:41 8:21 Hogue 45 FG Ball State :59 TD 3rd/11:31 12:30 Davis 14 run Ball State :44 TD 3rd/4:55 6:39 Lewis 43 run Ball State :15 TD 3rd/0:54 2:09 Love 58 pass from Davis Ball State :29 TD 4th/12:50 14:19 Grant 21 pass from Davis Ball State :10 FG 4th/7:05 9:15 Hogue 22 FG Iowa State :36 FG 1st/2:50 8:26 Culbertson 30 FG Iowa State :32 TD 2nd/7:47 10:19 Scales 3 run Iowa State :07 TD 4th/6:57 11:04 Scales 6 run Missouri :45 TD 1st/10:15 15:00 Daniel 1 run Missouri :04 TD 1st/4:57 8:01 Coffman 6 pass from Daniel Missouri :32 FG 2nd/5:28 10:00 Wolfert 23 FG Missouri :35 FG 2nd/0:09 1:44 Wolfert 33 FG Missouri :03 TD 3rd/11:08 13:11 Daniel 3 run Missouri :32 TD 3rd/6:51 8:23 Alexander 48 pass from Daniel Missouri :50 TD 4th/12:52 2:42 Rucker 10 pass from Saunders Oklahoma State :17 TD 1st/11:34 13:51 Crosslin 1 run Oklahoma State :15 FG 1st/6:08 9:23 Ricks 21 FG Oklahoma State :26 TD 1st/4:06 4:32 Newton 41 pass from Robinson Oklahoma State :52 TD 2nd/10:39 12:31 Hunter 33 run Oklahoma State :20 TD 2nd/5:51 9:11 Crosslin 1 run Oklahoma State :36 TD 2nd/1:54 4:30 Robinson 3 run Oklahoma State :35 TD 4th/5:25 9:00 Savage 30 run Texas A&M :20 TD 1st/9:17 12:37 Taylor 2 pass from McGee Texas A&M :57 FG 1st/1:35 6:32 Szymanski 39 FG Texas A&M :12 TD 2nd/10:38 10:50 Lane 1 run Texas A&M :55 TD 3rd/11:05 15:00 Lane 2 run Texas A&M :36 TD 3rd/4:29 9:05 Lane 4 run Texas A&M :09 TD 4th/4:32 11:41 Lane 1 run Texas :04 FG 1st/3:05 5:09 Bailey 38 FG Texas :31 FG 3rd/3:56 7:27 Bailey 47 FG Texas :01 FG 3rd/0:02 2:03 Bailey 49 FG Texas :50 TD 4th/12:23 13:13 Charles 25 run Texas :19 TD 4th/7:33 8:52 Charles 86 run Texas :35 TD 4th/3:34 6:09 Charles 40 run Kansas :19 TD 1st/6:38 8:57 Meier 13 pass from Reesing Kansas :31 TD 1st/3:16 4:47 McAnderson 2 run Kansas :41 TD 1st/1:00 2:41 Sharp 26 pass from Reesing Kansas :26 TD 2nd/10:34 15:00 McAnderson 9 run Kansas :07 TD 2nd/8:30 9:37 Henry 5 pass from Reesing Kansas :00 TD 2nd/2:43 6:43 McAnderson 1 run Kansas :55 TD 2nd/1:16 2:11 Briscoe 13 pass from Reesing Kansas :14 TD 3rd/8:17 11:31 Briscoe 14 pass from Reesing Kansas :35 TD 3rd/5:45 7:20 Briscoe 7 pass from Reesing Kansas :11 TD 3rd/3:34 4:45 Sharp 11 run Kansas :38 TD 4th/11:12 12:50 McAnderson 6 run Kansas State :31 TD 1st/8:55 12:26 Nelson 21 pass from Freeman Kansas State :02 FG 1st/4:34 8:36 Rossman 31 FG Kansas State :28 TD 3rd/2:48 6:16 Freeman 4 run Kansas State :56 TD 4th/10:02 10:58 Alstatt 1 pass from Freeman Kansas State :45 TD 4th/2:19 4:04 Johnson 53 run Colorado :08 FG 1st/12:49 13:57 Eberhart 25 FG Colorado :44 TD 1st/7:21 12:05 Hawkins 5 run Colorado :49 TD 1st/2:38 5:27 Sprague 4 run Colorado :39 TD 2nd/1:25 3:04 DeVree 11 pass from Hawkins Colorado :52 TD 3rd/8:10 10:02 Charles 9 run Colorado :11 TD 3rd/5:19 6:30 Charles 1 run Colorado :43 TD 4th/14:32 4:15 McKnight 10 pass from Hawkins Colorado 1 2 0:04 TD 4th/4:16 4:20 Charles 2 run Colorado :45 TD 4th/1:23 2:08 Ellis 28 run 49

14 2008 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL Individual Career/Season Superlatives Season and Career, Most Passing Yards Season and Career, Longest Pass Player 2007 Career 2007 Career Beau Davis none 12 vs. Texas Tech, 2004 none 12 vs. Texas Tech, 2004 Joe Ganz 510 vs. Kansas St. (school record) same 62* at Kansas (Lucky) same Sam Keller 438 vs. Ball State same 73 vs. Ball State (Hill) same * indicates touchdown pass Season and Career, Most Receiving Yards Season and Career, Longest Catch Player 2007 Career 2007 Career Chris Brooks 4 vs. Nevada same 4 vs. Nevada (Keller) same Quentin Castille 15 vs. Ball State same 15 vs. Ball State (Keller) same Dan Erickson 25 vs. Kansas State 57 vs. Colorado, vs. Nevada (Ganz) 57 vs. Colorado (Taylor), 2006 Frantz Hardy 83 vs. Kansas State 159 vs. Kansas, vs. Iowa State (Keller) 78* vs. Kansas (Taylor), 2006 Roy Helu 21 vs. Oklahoma State same 21 vs. Oklahoma State (Keller) same Menelik Holt 49 at Colorado same 35 vs. Kansas State same Sean Hill 129 vs. Ball State same 73* vs. Ball State (Keller) same Thomas Lawson 10 vs. Iowa State same 6* vs. Iowa State (Keller) same Marlon Lucky 125 vs. Texas A&M same 62* at Kansas (Ganz) same Mike McNeill 25 vs. Nevada same 25 vs. Nevada (Keller) same Josh Mueller None 18 vs. Kansas State, 2005 None 18 vs. Kansas State (Taylor), 2005 Terrence Nunn 88 at Colorado 102 vs. Troy, at Wake Forest (Keller) 75* vs. Kansas (Taylor), 2006 Niles Paul 6 vs. Nevada same 6 vs. Nevada (Keller) same Todd Peterson 85 vs. Kansas State same 44 vs. Oklahoma State (Keller) 48 vs. Oklahoma (Taylor), 2006 J.B. Phillips 13 vs. Oklahoma State 28 vs. Kansas State, vs. Oklahoma State 22 vs. Kansas State (Taylor), 2005 Maurice Purify 158 at Kansas same 60 at Kansas (Ganz) 63* vs. Texas (Taylor), 2006 Andy Sand 16 at Texas same 15 vs. Nevada (Keller) same Matt Senske None 13 vs. Troy, 2006 None 12 vs. Troy, 2006 Nate Swift 112 at Texas 135 at Missouri, at Texas (Keller) 49 vs. Troy (Taylor) Hunter Teafatiller 21 at Wake Forest 29 vs. Louisiana Tech, at Wake Forest (Keller) 29* vs. Louisiana Tech (Ganz), 2006 Dreu Young 14 vs. Nevada same 14 vs. Nevada (Keller) same *Indicates touchdown scored Season and Career, Most Rushing Yards Season and Career, Longest Run Player 2007 Career 2007 Career Quentin Castille 102 vs. Oklahoma State same 23 vs. Oklahoma State same Major Culbert 35 vs. Nevada same 17 vs. Nevada same Beau Davis none -6 vs. Texas Tech, 2004 none -6 vs. Texas Tech, 2004 Joe Ganz 37 at Colorado same 28 at Colorado same Cody Glenn 29 vs. Nevada 148 at Iowa State, vs. Nevada 36 at Iowa State, 2006 Tierre Green None 112 vs. Western Illinois, 2004 None *34 vs. Western Illinois, 2004 Frantz Hardy 20 at Colorado same 19 vs. Texas A&M same Roy Helu 56 at Kansas same 24 at Kansas same Sam Keller 7 vs. Iowa State same 5 at Wake Forest same Marlon Lucky 233 vs. Nevada same 41* vs. Iowa State 51* vs. Troy, 2006 Terrence Nunn 4 at Missouri 21 vs. W. Illinois, 2004; Missouri, at Missouri 21 vs. W. Illinois, 2004; Missouri, 2006 Maurice Purify 7 vs. Kansas State same 7 vs. Kansas State same *Indicates touchdown scored 50

15 Nebraska Statistical Highs and Lows Nebraska TOTALS Highs Lows Points Scored 73 (vs. Kansas State) 6 (at Missouri) First Downs 35 (vs. Nevada, vs. Kansas State) 17 (vs. Iowa State, vs. Oklahoma State) Rushing Attempts 70 (vs. Nevada) 20 (at Colorado) Rushing Yards 413 (vs. Nevada) 31 (vs. USC) Passes Attempted 58 (vs. Colorado) 18 (vs. Oklahoma State) Passes Completed 36 (vs. USC -- TIES SCHOOL RECORD) 10 (vs. Oklahoma State) Had Intercepted 4 (at Kansas) 0 (vs. Texas A&M, at Texas, vs. Kansas State) Passing Yards 519 (vs. Kansas State -- SCHOOL RECORD) 129 (vs. Oklahoma State) Total Plays 96 (vs. Nevada) 59 (vs. Iowa State) Total Yards 702 (vs. Kansas State) 297 (at Missouri) Possession Time 40:38 (vs. Nevada) 20:48 (vs. Iowa State) Fumbles 3 (vs. Oklahoma State, vs. Texas A&M) 0 (vs. Nevada, vs. USC) Fumbles Lost 3 (vs. Texas A&M) 0 (vs. Nevada, vs. USC, at Missouri, vs. Kansas State) Turnovers 5 (at Kansas) 0 (vs. Kansas State) Turnover Margin + 1 (vs. Iowa State) -5 (at Kansas) Penalties 10 (at Missouri, at Colorado) 4 (vs. Iowa State, vs. Texas A&M, at Kansas) Yards Penalized 65 (vs. Nevada) 22 (at Kansas) Sacks By-Yards Lost 4-40 (vs. Kansas State) 0-0 (vs. USC, at Missouri, vs. Oklahoma State, at Colorado) Tackles for Loss-Yards 9-44 (vs. Iowa State); 9-70 (vs. Kansas State) 3-3 (at Missouri) Opponent TOTALS HIGHS Lows Points Scored 76 (Kansas -- SCHOOL RECORD) 10 (Nevada) First Downs 34 (Kansas) 9 (Nevada) Rushing Attempts 66 (Texas A&M) 24 (Nevada) Rushing Yards 359 (Texas A&M) 77 (Nevada) Passes Attempted 51 (Iowa State) 20 (Oklahoma State) Passes Completed 34 (Missouri) 9 (Nevada) Had Intercepted 3 (Iowa State) 0 (USC, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Kansas, Kansas State, Colorado) Passing Yards 422 (Ball State) 100 (Texas A&M) Total Plays 102 (Iowa State) 51 (Nevada) Total Yards 610 (Ball State) 185 (Nevada) Possession Time 39:12 (Iowa State) 19:22 (Nevada) Fumbles 5 (USC) 0 (Wake Forest, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Texas, Kansas, Colorado) Fumbles Lost 1 (USC, Ball State, Iowa State) 0 (Nevada, Wake Forest, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Kansas, Kansas State, Colorado) Turnovers 4 (Iowa State) 0 (Missouri, Texas A&M, Kansas, Kansas State, Colorado) Turnover Margin +5 (Kansas) - 1 (Iowa State) Penalties 12 (Nevada) 1 (Iowa State) Yards Penalized 102 (USC) 5 (Iowa State) Sacks By-Yards Lost 3-14 (Ball State); 3-15 (Kansas State) 0-0 (Nevada, Wake Forest) Tackles for Loss-Yards Lost 9-21 (Ball State) 1-2 (Wake Forest) Nebraska Individual Highs Most Rushing Attempts... 30; Marlon Lucky vs. Nevada (233 yards) Most Net Rushing Yards ; Marlon Lucky vs. Nevada (30 attempts) Most Rushing TDs... 3; Marlon Lucky vs. Nevada Longest TD Run... 41; Marlon Lucky vs. Iowa State Longest Run, No TD... 33; Marlon Lucky at Texas Most Pass Attempts... 58; Joe Ganz vs. Colorado (31 completions) Most Completed Passes... 36; Sam Keller vs. USC --- TIES SCHOOL RECORD (54 attempts) Most Passing Yards ; Joe Ganz vs. Kansas State --- SCHOOL RECORD Longest TD Pass... 73; Sam Keller to Sean Hill vs. Ball State Longest Pass, No TD... 60; Sam Keller to Frantz Hardy vs. Iowa State; Joe Ganz to Maurice Purify at Kansas Most Pass Receptions... 13; Marlon Lucky vs. Texas A&M (125 yards) --- SCHOOL POSITION RECORD Most Receiving Yards ; Maurice Purify at Kansas (7 receptions) Most TD Receptions... 3; Maurice Purify at Kansas (7 receptions); Frantz Hardy vs. Kansas State (3 receptions); Maurice Purify at Colorado (11 receptions) --- TIES SCHOOL RECORD Most Total Offense Attempts... 64; Joe Ganz vs. Colorado (58 pass, 6 rush) Most Total Offense Yards ; Joe Ganz vs. Kansas State (46 attempts) --- SCHOOL RECORD Most All Purpose Attempts... 33; Marlon Lucky vs. Nevada (30 run, 3 rec.) Most All Purpose Yards ; Marlon Lucky vs. Nevada (233 rush, 33 rec.) Most Touchdowns Scored... 4; Marlon Lucky vs. Nevada (3 rushing, 1 receiving) Most Field Goals Attempted... 2; Alex Henery at Wake Forest (2 made); Alex Henery at Missouri (2 made) Most Field Goals Made... 2; Alex Henery at Wake Forest (22 yards, 22 yards); Alex Henery at Missouri (26 yards, 39 yards) Longest Field Goal Made... 46; Adi Kunalic vs. Nevada Longest Field Goal Attempted... 46; Adi Kunalic vs. Nevada (made) Most Interceptions... 2; Cortney Grixby vs. Iowa State Longest Interception TD Return... 93; Bo Ruud vs. Iowa State (SCHOOL POSITION RECORD) Longest Interception Return, No TD... 41; Cortney Grixby vs. Iowa State Longest Fumble TD Return... N/A Longest Fumble Return, No TD... 11; Corey McKeon vs. USC Longest Punt Return, TD... N/A Longest Punt Return, No TD... 43; Andre Jones vs. Kansas State Most Punt Return Yardage... 24; Andre Jones vs. Nevada (1 return) Longest Kickoff Return, TD... 94; Cortney Grixby vs. Kansas State Longest Kickoff Return, No TD... 51; Cortney Grixby vs. Iowa State Most Kickoff Return Yardage ; Cortney Grixby vs. Oklahoma State (7 returns) Most Punts... 8; Dan Titchener at Texas (42.6 ypp) Highest Punting Average ; Dan Titchener at Wake Forest (5 punts, 225 yards) Longest Punt... 52; Dan Titchener at Texas 51

16 2008 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL Nebraska Statistical Highs and Lows Nebraska Individual Highs...(Continued) Most Total Tackles... 14; Bo Ruud vs. Iowa State, Corey McKeon vs. Texas A&M Most Solo Tackles... 9; Lance Brandenburgh vs. Texas A&M Most Tackles for Loss... 3; Barry Turner vs. Iowa State; Steve Octavien vs Kansas State Most Yards Lost... 20; Steve Octavien vs. Kansas State (3 TFL) Most Quarterback Sacks ; Barry Turner vs. Iowa State (9 yards); Steve Octavien vs. Kansas State (5 yards) Most Yards Lost... 9; Barry Turner vs. Iowa State (1.5 sacks); Anthony West vs. Texas A&M (1.0 sacks) Most Pass Breakups... 2; Cortney Grixby at Wake Forest; Tierre Green vs. Iowa State; Larry Asante at Texas; Ndamukong Suh at Colorado Most Blocked Field Goals... N/A Most Blocked Punts... N/A Most Blocked PAT... 1; Ndamukong Suh, vs. Texas A&M Opponent Individual Highs Most Yards Rushing ; Jamaal Charles, Texas (33 attempts) --- SCHOOL OPPONENT RECORD Most Rushing Attempts... 35; Stephen McGee, Texas A&M (167 yards) Most Yards Passing ; Nate Davis, Ball State (43 attempts) Most Passing Attempts... 51; Bret Meyer, Iowa State (26 completions) Most Pass Completions... 33; Chase Daniel, Missouri (47 attempts) Most Pass Receptions... 10; Dante Love, Ball State (214 yards) Most Yards Receiving ; Dante Love, Ball State (10 receptions) Opponent Individual Longest Plays Rush... 86; Jamaal Charles, Texas Pass... 66; Josh Freeman to Deon Murphy, Kansas State Field Goal... 49; Ryan Bailey, Texas Punt Return... 12; B.J. Hill, Ball State Kickoff Return... 49; Marcus Herford (twice) Fumble Return... N/A Interception Return... 80; Jonathon Amaya, Nevada Punt... 62; Mike Brandtner, Iowa State Nebraska Starting Lineups Husker Offensive Starters Game-by-Game Opponent WRZ WRX HB LT LG C RG RT QB IB FB PK Nevada Erickson Mueller^ Phillips Nicks Christensen Byford Huff Murtha Keller Lucky Sand Henery at Wake Forest Swift Nunn Phillips Nicks Christensen Byford Huff Murtha Keller Lucky Sand Henery USC Swift Nunn Phillips Nicks Christensen Byford Slauson Murtha Keller Lucky Peterson& Henery Ball State Swift Nunn Phillips Nicks Hickman Byford Slauson Murtha Keller Lucky Hill^ Henery Iowa State Swift Hardy Phillips Nicks Hickman Byford Slauson Murtha Keller Lucky Lawson Henery at Missouri Swift Nunn Phillips Nicks Hickman Byford Slauson Murtha Keller Lucky Hill^ Henery Oklahoma State Swift Nunn Hill Nicks Hickman Byford Huff Murtha Keller Lucky Peterson& Henery Texas A&M Swift Nunn Purify& Nicks Hickman Byford Huff Murtha Keller Lucky Lawson Henery at Texas Hill^ Nunn Phillips Nicks Hickman Byford Slauson Burkes Keller Lucky Sand Henery at Kansas Purify Nunn Phillips Nicks Hickman Byford Slauson Burkes Ganz Lucky Hill^ Henery Kansas State Purify Nunn Phillips Slauson Hickman Byford Huff Burkes Ganz Lucky Hill^ Henery at Colorado Purify Nunn Phillips Nicks Hickman Byford Huff Slauson Ganz Lucky Swift& Henery ^ - NU opened in two tight end formation & -- NU opened in three receiver formation Husker Defensive Starters Game-by-Game Opponent Open End NT DT Base End SAM MLB WILL L CB FS SS R CB P Nevada Turner Suh Steinkuhler Potter Ruud McKeon Octavien Murillo Green Asante Grixby Titchener at Wake Forest Turner Suh Dixon Potter Ruud McKeon Octavien Murillo Green Asante Grixby Titchener USC Turner Suh Dixon Potter Ruud McKeon Octavien Murillo Green Asante Bowman Titchener Ball State Turner Suh Dixon Steinkuhler Ruud McKeon Octavien Murillo Green Asante Grixby Titchener Iowa State Turner Suh Steinkuhler Potter Ruud McKeon Octaiven Murillo Green Asante Bowman Titchener at Missouri Turner Suh Grixby# Potter Ruud Dillard Brandenburgh Murillo Green Asante Bowman Titchener Oklahoma State Poulosky Barfield Dixon Potter Ruud Dillard Brandenburgh Murillo Green Wilson Grixby Titchener Texas A&M Turner Suh Steinkuhler Potter Ruud McKeon Brandenburgh Murillo Green Asante Grixby Titchener at Texas Turner Suh Steinkuhler Potter Octavien McKeon Brandenburgh Murillo Green Asante Grixby Titchener at Kansas Turner Suh Steinkuhler Potter Octavien McKeon Bowman# Murillo Green Asante Grixby Titchener Kansas State Turner Suh Steinkuhler Potter Octavien McKeon Blue# Murillo Green Eisenhart Grixby Titchener at Colorado Turner Suh Steinkuhler Potter Ruud McKeon Octavien Murillo Green Asante Blue Titchener # - NU opened with five defensive backs Overall Participation Player (games): Pierre Allen (11), Prince Amukamara (8), Larry Asante (11), Shukree Barfield (12), Anthony Blue (11), Zackary Bowman (11), Lance Brandenburgh (9), Chris Brooks (1), Javivorio Burkes (1), Brett Byford (11), Wes Cammack (11), Quentin Castille (12), Andy Christensen (3), Major Culbert (10), Phillip Dillard (12), Kevin Dixon (12), Ben Eisenhart (12), Dan Erickson (12), Joe Ganz (5), Cody Glenn (5), Tierre Green (11), Cortney Grixby (12), Thomas Grove (3), Eric Hagg (7), Victory Haines (2), Frantz Hardy (12), David Harvey (1), Roy Helu (7), Alex Henery (12), Will Henry (2), Jacob Hickman (11), Sean Hill (12), Menelik Holt (12), Mike Huff (11), Brandon Johnson (7), Andre Jones (11), D.J. Jones (8), Sam Keller (9), Tyler Kester (5), Adi Kunalic (12), Blake Lawrence (7), Thomas Lawson (10), Marlon Lucky (11), Ben Martin (7), Corey McKeon (11), Mike McNeill (7), Kyle Moore (1), Josh Mueller (9), Armando Murillo (11), Lydon Murtha (8), Carl Nicks (11), Terrence Nunn (11), Steve Octavien (11), Matt O Hanlon (11), T.J. O Leary (12), Niles Paul (7), Todd Peterson (12), J.B. Phillips (11) Jordan Picou (2), Zach Potter (11), Andy Poulosky (1), Maurice Purify (10), Bo Ruud (9), Andy Sand (12), Clayton Sievers (11), Matt Slauson (11), Mike Smith (12), Ty Steinkuhler (9), Ndamukong Suh (11), Tony Sullivan (1), Nate Swift (11), Hunter Teafatiller (11), Rickey Thenarse (12), Dan Titchener (12), Barry Turner (11), Latravis Washington (6), Jake Wesch (12 as holder, 12 overall), Anthony West (11), Keith Williams (10), Bryan Wilson (12), Tyler Wortman (9), Dreu Young (8). 52

17 Game 1 Nebraska 52, Nevada 10 SCORE BY QUARTERS FINAL Nevada Nebraska Lincoln (Sept. 1) --- Marlon Lucky erupted for a Nebraska season-opening record 233 rushing yards and three scores to power No. 20 Nebraska to a victory over Nevada. The win was NU s 22nd straight season-opening victory. Playing in front of 84,078 fans who formed an NCAA-record 283rd consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium, Lucky stole the show as the featured back in Nebraska s high-powered rushing attack that racked up 413 yards on 70 attempts. Lucky s 233 yards marked a career high while he added 33 more yards receiving and another score to post the best all-purpose yardage total by a Husker in an opener and the fifth-highest total ever with 266 yards. Lucky crossed the 100-yard mark on his first carry of the second half and became the 56th Nebrsaka running back to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark on the same drive. Lucky just missed a top-10 single-game rushing effort by one yard. Although Lucky earned the headlines with this performance, freshman I-back Quentin Castille enjoyed an impressive first game by adding two rushing touchdowns while carrying 18 times for 78 yards. Six Huskers notched rushing attempts, including freshman Roy Helu, who rumbled 13 yards up the middle late in the fourth quarter to give Nebraska its first 400- yard rushing performance under Coach Bill Callahan and its highest mark since a 444-yard effort in a win over McNeese State in Overall, Nebraska rolled to 625 total yards, its highest total of the Callahan-era and most total yardage since a 688-yard effort at Baylor in SCORING SUMMARY 1st 04:16 NU Lucky 16 yd pass from Keller (Henery kick) 2nd 13:58 NEV Jaekle 36 yd field goal 10:53 NEV Amaya 80 yd interception return (Jaekle kick) 06:40 NU Lucky 1 yd run (Henery kick) 02:22 NU Castille 1 yd run (Henery kick) 3rd 11:30 NU Lucky 17 yd run (Henery kick) 08:59 NU Lucky 3 yd run (Kunalic kick) 04:45 NU Kunalic 46 yd field goal 00:50 NU Castille 2 yd run (Henery kick) 4th 08:31 NU Culbert 17 yd run (Henery kick) TEAM STATISTICS NEV NU FIRST DOWNS 9 35 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 19:22 40:38 Third-Down Conversions 1 of 13 7 of 15 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 1 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Nevada-Taua, Vai 3-24; Graziano, Nick 7-20; Fragger, Brandon 7-16; Rosenblum, Alex 1-16; Randall, Courtney 2-6; Lippincott, Luke 4-minus 5. Nebraska-Lucky, Marlon ; Castille, Quentin 18-78; Culbert, Major 5-35; Glenn, Cody 8-29; Helu, Roy 6-26; Ganz, Joe 2-15; TEAM 1-minus 3. PASSING: Nevada-Graziano, Nick ; Kaepernick, Colin minus 1. Nebraska-Keller, Sam ; Ganz, Joe RECEIVING: Nevada-McCoy, Mike 2-37; Mitchell, Marko 2-34; King Jr., Arthur 2-11; Sammons, Kyle 1-19; Lippincott, Luke 1-8; Wellington, Chris 1-minus 1. Nebraska-Lucky, Marlon 3-33; Nunn, Terrence 2-36; Swift, Nate 2-28; McNeill, Mike 1-25; Hardy, Frantz 1-24; Erickson, Dan 1-19; Sand, Andy 1-15; Young, Dreu 1-14; Peterson, Todd 1-8; Paul, Niles 1-6; Brooks, Chris 1-4. INTERCEPTIONS: Nevada-Amaya, Jonathon Nebraska-Dixon, Kevin 1-0. FUMBLES: Nevada-King Jr., Arthur 1-0. Nebraska-None. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Nevada-None. Nebraska-Turner, Barry 0.5-5; Octavien, Steve TACKLES (UA-A): Nevada-Mauga, Joshua 5-8. Nebraska-Octavien, Steve 3-2. Game 2 Nebraska 20, Wake Forest 17 SCORE BY QUARTERS FINAL Nebraska Wake Forest Winston-Salem, N.C. (Sept. 8) --- The Nebraska Blackshirts made huge defensive plays late in the game to preserve an exciting road victory by the No. 16 Huskers over defending ACC champion Wake Forest at BB&T Bank Stadium. The rugged defensive effort helped NU improve to 2-0, while Wake Forest slipped to 0-2. After surrendering a quick touchdown to give Wake Forest a lead less than five minutes into the second half, the Blackshirts slammed the door on the Demon Deacons the rest of the way to seal the victory in front of a sellout crowd of more than 32,000, which included between 10,000 and 15,000 Husker fans. No defensive play was bigger than a late fourth-quarter stop with just over six minutes to go. Senior captain Zackary Bowman leaped to pick off a Brett Hodges third-down pass in the end zone to stop the potential go-ahead touchdown by the Demon Deacons. Bowman s interception allowed the Huskers to dodge a big bullet that followed an interception by Wake Forest that gave the Demon Deacons a first-and-goal at NU s 10. Bowman s interception seemed to spark the Nebraska offense, as the Huskers took control and marched NU to the Wake Forest 35. The Demon Deacon defense held on fourth down with 1:45 left to give Wake Forest one final chance. Walk-on defensive back Ben Eisenhart appeared to make the Blackshirts final big play by intercepting a pass that was tipped by Cortney Grixby, but the call on the field was reversed by replay officials to give Wake Forest one final chance on fourth-and-10, a pass that came up short. Although the Blackshirts held the spotlight in the second half, quarterback Sam Keller produced solid numbers by completing 24-of-41 passes for 258 yards with one touchdown. I-back Marlon Lucky carried 24 times for 90 yards, including a 22-yard touchdown run, while receiver Terrence Nunn led the NU receiving corps with six catches for 83 yards. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 08:49 NU Henery 22 yd field goal 2nd 10:46 WF Swank 25 yd field goal 07:41 NU Henery 22 yd field goal 05:13 WF Hodges 1 yd run (Swank kick) 00:16 NU Hill 25 yd pass from Keller (Henery kick) 3rd 10:52 WF Moore 5 yd run (Swank kick) 08:13 NU Lucky 22 yd run (Henery kick) TEAM STATISTICS NU WFU 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 27:58 32:02 Third-Down Conversions 3 of 15 9 of 20 Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 3 1 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Nebraska-Lucky, Marlon 24-90; Castille, Quentin 6-28; Keller, Sam 2-1; TEAM 2-minus 4. Wake Forest-Moore, Kenneth 8-116; Andrews, Micah 14-49; Adams, Josh 8-31; Marion, Kevin 3-17; Hodges, Brett 8-14; Harris, Kevin 10-9; Bryant, De Angelo 1-2; TEAM 1-minus 2. PASSING: Nebraska-Keller, Sam Wake Forest-Hodges, Brett RECEIVING: Nebraska-Nunn, Terrence 6-83; Swift, Nate 5-45; Lucky, Marlon 4-34; Purify, Maurice 3-30; Teafatiller, Hunter 3-21; Hardy, Frantz 2-20; Hill, Sean Wake Forest-Moore, Kenneth 4-35; Marion, Kevin 3-73; Adams, Josh 2-11; Bryant, De Angelo 1-12; Andrews, Micah 1-6; Brinkman, Chip 1-3. INTERCEPTIONS: Nebraska-McKeon, Corey 1-3; Bowman, Zackary 1-0. Wake Forest-Russell, John 1-0; Major, Kerry 1-0. FUMBLES: Nebraska-Keller, Sam 2-1. Wake Forest-None. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Nebraska-Potter, Zach Wake Forest-None. TACKLES (UA-A): Nebraska-Asante, Larry 4-5. Wake Forest-Vaughn, Chip

18 2008 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL Game 3 USC 49, Nebraska 31 SCORE BY QUARTERS FINAL USC Nebraska Lincoln (Sept. 15) --- Cody Glenn scored on a pair of one-yard touchdown plunges and Todd Peterson hauled in a pair of touchdown passes, but No. 1 USC reeled off 35 straight points in the second and third quarters to claim a victory over No. 14 Nebraska at Memorial Stadium. Playing in front of an NCAA record 284th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium and an ABC prime-time national television audience, Nebraska fed off the energy of a revved up crowd of 84,959 to take a 10-7 lead early in the second quarter after Glenn s first-quarter scoring plunge tied the score. Freshman place-kicker Alex Henery then put NU up 10-7 on a 37-yard field goal with 9:04 left in the first half. The Trojans wasted little time in regaining the lead, pounding the ball on five straight rushing plays covering 45 yards capped by Stanley Havili s two-yard touchdown run with 6:50 remaining in the half. USC finished the night with 313 yards on 38 carries for 8.2 yards per carry, the highest per carry rushing average by an NU opponent in school history. USC added 144 yards on 19-of-30 passing to finish with 457 yards of total offense. Nebraska closed the night with 420 yards of total offense on 82 attempts, running 14 more plays than the Trojans. Quarterback Sam Keller tied the school record with 36 completions on 54 attempts, while posting the fourth-highest passing yardage (389) in school history. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 10:49 USC Havili 5 yd pass from Booty (Buehler kick) 01:03 NU Glenn 1 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 09:04 NU Henery 37 yd field goal 06:50 USC Havili 2 yd run (Buehler kick) 01:19 USC Johnson 7 yd run (Buehler kick) 3rd 11:29 USC McCoy 2 yd pass from Booty (Buehler kick) 09:14 USC Washington 1 yd run (Buehler kick) 05:03 USC Washington 1 yd run (Buehler kick) 4th 12:09 NU Glenn 1 yd run (Henery kick) 06:45 USC Bradford 6 yd run (Buehler kick) 04:32 NU Peterson 20 yd pass from Keller (Hill pass from Keller ) 00:51 NU Peterson 18 yd pass from Keller (Keller pass failed) TEAM STATISTICS USC 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 00:00 00:00 Third-Down Conversions 5 of 10 8 of 17 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: USC-Johnson, Stafon ; Gable, C.J. 4-69; Havili, Stanley 2-52; Washington, C ; McKnight, Joe 1-5; Bradford, Allen 5-0; Booty, J.D. 1-minus 4. Nebraska-Lucky, Marlon 17-33; Glenn, Cody 8-20; Nunn, Terrence 1-minus 3; Keller, Sam 2-minus 19. PASSING: USC-Booty, J.D Nebraska-Keller, Sam RECEIVING: USC-Davis, Fred 3-38; Ausberry, David 3-35; Turner, Patrick 3-24; Havili, Stanley 3-22; Walker, Brad 2-23; Johnson, Ronald 1-4; McCoy, Anthony 1-2; Hazelton, Vidal 1-2; McKnight, Joe 1-0; Johnson, Stafon 1-minus 6. Nebraska-Purify, Maurice 7-80; Lucky, Marlon 6-41; Peterson, Todd 5-74; Nunn, Terrence 4-57; Swift, Nate 4-56; Glenn, Cody 4-46; Erickson, Dan 2-21; Hill, Sean 2-10; Hardy, Frantz 2-4. INTERCEPTIONS: USC-Moore, Kyle 1-24; Thomas, Terrell Nebraska-None. FUMBLES: USC-Joseph, Vincent 1-0; Turner, Patrick 1-0; McKnight, Joe 1-1; Reed, Desmond 1-0. Nebraska-None. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): USC-Ellis, Sedrick 1-15; Jackson, Lawrence 1-4. Nebraska-None. TACKLES (UA-A): USC-Rivers, Keith 7-3. Nebraska-Octavien, Steve 5-2. Game 4 Nebraska 41, Ball State 40 SCORE BY QUARTERS FINAL Ball State Nebraska Lincoln (Sept. 22) --- On a record-setting day at Memorial Stadium, Sam Keller, Marlon Lucky and the Nebraska offense rolled up 552 yards to power the Huskers to a victory over visiting Ball State. Keller finished the game by completing 29-of-37 passes for three touchdowns and a school-record 438 yards, eclipsing the previous mark of 431 yards set by Zac Taylor in Keller was 18-of-23 for 322 yards and three touchdowns in the second half. On Nebraska s final drive, Keller completed 7-of-7 passes for 78 yards, including the record-setting 11-yard touchdown strike to Purify. Nebraska needed the nine-play, 82- yard touchdown drive to cap an impressive rally from a nine-point, fourth-quarter deficit. Keller s record-setting day highlighted an offensive explosion, as Nebraska racked up 552 yards of total offense only to be outgained by Ball State, which produced 610 yards of offense, the third-highest total ever by an opponent at Memorial Stadium. BSU quarterback Nate Davis threw for 422 yards and three touchdowns while Dante Love made 10 catches for 214 yards and a touchdown. Marlon Lucky caught 11 passes for 81 yards, the most receptions ever by a running back at Nebraska. He added his second 100-yard rushing day of the season with 102 yards on 21 carries. Purify (122 yards) and Sean Hill (129) became the first NU teammates to top 100 receiving yards in the same game while posting a touchdown apiece. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 10:17 NU Lucky 28 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 09:46 BSU Hill 20 yd pass from Davis (Hogue kick) 04:41 BSU Hogue 45 yd field goal 00:26 NU Castille 1 yd run (Henery kick) 3rd 11:31 BSU Davis 14 yd run (Hogue kick) 06:39 NU Hill 73 yd pass from Keller (Henery kick) 04:55 BSU Lewis 43 yd run (Hogue kick) 02:09 NU Swift 18 yd pass from Keller (Henery kick) 00:54 BSU Love 58 yd pass from Davis (Hogue kick) 4th 12:50 BSU Grant 21 yd pass from Davis (Hogue kick failed) 09:21 NU Ruud 34 yd interception return (Henery kick) 07:05 BSU Hogue 22 yd field goal 03:13 NU Purify 11 yd pass from Keller (Keller pass failed) TEAM STATISTICS BSU 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 27:08 32:52 Third-Down Conversions 9 of 15 8 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Ball State-Lewis, MiQuale ; Davis, Nate 6-57; Edmonds, Frank 6-5; Love, Dante 4-2; Lewis, Trey 1-2. Nebraska-Lucky, Marlon ; Castille, Quentin 5-16; Helu, Roy 4-13; TEAM 1-minus 2; Keller, Sam 5-minus 15. PASSING: Ball State-Davis, Nate Nebraska-Keller, Sam RECEIVING: Ball State-Love, Dante ; Hill, Darius 5-93; Everett, Joe 3-39; Lewis, MiQuale 3-25; Edmonds, Frank 2-16; Grant, Madaris 1-21; Davis, Nate 1-9; Dunford, Dan 1-5. Nebraska-Lucky, Marlon 11-81; Purify, Maurice 6-122; Hill, Sean 3-129; Peterson, Todd 3-43; Nunn, Terrence 3-25; Swift, Nate 1-18; Castille, Quentin 1-15; Helu, Roy 1-5. INTERCEPTIONS: Ball State-Hill, B.J Nebraska-Ruud, Bo FUMBLES: Ball State-Davis, Nate 1-1; Love, Dante 1-0. Nebraska-Castille, Quentin 1-1; Keller, Sam 1-1. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Ball State-Crawford, B ; Booker, Cortlan 1-6; Meeks, Kenny Nebraska-Potter, Zach TACKLES (UA-A): Ball State-Hill, B.J Nebraska-Octavien, Steve

19 Game 5 Nebraska 35, Iowa State 17 SCORE BY QUARTERS FINAL Iowa State Nebraska Lincoln (Sept. 29) --- In a game that featured plenty of crucial changes of possession on turnovers, senior linebacker Bo Ruud made the game s biggest play with his 93-yard interception return late in the third quarter that sealed the win for the Huskers. Nebraska earned the victory over Iowa State to open conference play with a victory for the 32nd time in the past 33 years. Playing in front of 84,703 fans at Memorial Stadium, Ruud s interception was created by a third-down breakup by Cortney Grixby. It was one of four turnovers by the Cyclones, who lost despite holding onto the ball for more than 39 minutes and running 102 plays, compared to just 59 plays by the Huskers. Grixby, who made a key block on Ruud s huge return, also picked off two passes. His return of the second interception for 41 yards to the ISU 3 set up Thomas Lawson s second touchdown reception of the afternoon and iced NU s 18-point win. Grixby also helped kickstart the Husker offense late in the first half with the longest kickoff return of his career. For the day, Grixby finished with a 140 all-purpose yards, including 87 yards on two kickoff returns, a 12-yard punt return and 41 yards on his two interception returns. The Husker offense was productive in its short time on the field. Marlon Lucky got things started with a 20-yard touchdown pass to tight end Sean Hill in the second quarter, and after Lawson s first scoring reception, Lucky added a 41-yard TD run to push the lead to Lucky finished the day with 107 yards on the ground while quarterback Sam Keller was 18- of-28 through the air for 219 yards and two touchdowns. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 02:50 ISU Culbertson 30 yd field goal 2nd 07:47 ISU Scales 3 yd run (Culbertson kick) 04:34 NU Hill 20 yd pass from Lucky (Henery kick) 01:08 NU Lawson 6 yd pass from Keller Sam (Henery kick) 3rd 14:01 NU Lucky 41 yd run (Henery kick) 02:13 NU Ruud 93 yd interception return (Henery kick) 4th 06:57 ISU Scales 6 yd run (Culbertson kick) 02:25 NU Lawson 4 yd pass from Keller (Henery kick) TEAM STATISTICS ISU 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 39:12 20:48 Third-Down Conversions 9 of 22 7 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 4 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Iowa State-Scales,Jason ; Meyer,Bret 12-28; Brandtner,Mike 1-4; Franklin,Wallac 1-2; Arnaud,Austen 5-minus 7; Robinson,Alexan 1-minus 8. Nebraska-Lucky, Marlon ; Glenn, Cody 8-27; Keller, Sam 4-7; Castille, Quentin 1-0; Nunn, Terrence 1-minus 11. PASSING: Iowa State-Meyer,Bret ; Arnaud,Austen Nebraska-Keller, Sam ; Lucky, Marlon RECEIVING: Iowa State-Hamilton,Marqui 6-72; Sumrall,R.J. 6-56; Blythe,Todd 5-84; Barkema,Ben 3-23; Scales,Jason 3-19; Bates,Phillip 2-19; Catlett,Derrick 1-8. Nebraska-Swift, Nate 4-59; Lucky, Marlon 4-16; Purify, Maurice 3-36; Hardy, Frantz 2-74; Nunn, Terrence 2-18; Lawson, Thomas 2-10; Hill, Sean 1-20; Phillips, J.B INTERCEPTIONS: Iowa State-Singleton,Chris 1-0. Nebraska-Grixby, Cortney 2-41; Ruud, Bo FUMBLES: Iowa State-Williams,Drenar 1-0; Scales,Jason 1-0; Robinson,Alexan 1-1. Nebraska-Glenn, Cody 1-1; Lucky, Marlon 1-1. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Iowa State-None. Nebraska-Turner, Barry 1.5-9; Suh, Ndamukong 1-6; Potter, Zach TACKLES (UA-A): Iowa State-Singleton,Chris 3-5. Nebraska-Ruud, Bo 6-8. Game 6 Missouri 41, Nebraska 6 SCORE BY QUARTERS FINAL Nebraska Missouri Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 6) --- Nebraska struggled to get rolling on offense and was unable to stop MU quarterback Chase Daniel and the Missouri offense in a 41-6 loss to the No. 17 Tigers in front of a sellout crowd at Faurot Field. In a nationally televised game on ESPN, Missouri jumped to a quick 14-0 lead in the first half and never looked back. Missouri amassed 606 yards of total offense, including 411 through the air and 195 on the ground. The Huskers managed 297 yards, including 223 yards passing and 74 rushing yards. Daniel completed 33-of-47 passes for 401 yards with two touchdowns through the air. He added 72 yards and two rushing touchdowns on just 11 carries. Martin Rucker led the Tiger receiving corps with nine catches for 109 yards, including one touchdown. Five Missouri receivers had more than 50 receiving yards, including Coffman and Danario Alexander who both notched TD receptions. Nebraska senior quarterback Sam Keller completed 25-of-43 pass for 223 yards, but the Huskers were held out of the end zone on the night, settling for a pair of Alex Henery field goals. Henery connected on a 26-yard field goal in the first quarter, before adding a careerlong 39-yarder in the second quarter to improve to 5-for-5 on the season. Unfortunately, it marked the first time since a 30-3 loss at Oklahoma in 2004, that Nebraska was unable to score a touchdown. Marlon Lucky led Nebraska s rushing game with 67 yards on 17 carries, while also leading the Huskers with seven receptions for 56 yards. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 10:15 MU Daniel 1 yd run (Wolfert kick) 04:57 MU Coffman 6 yd pass from Daniel (Wolfert kick) 00:49 NU Henery 26 yd field goal 2nd 05:28 MU Wolfert 23 yd field goal 01:51 NU Henery 39 yd field goal 00:09 MU Wolfert 33 yd field goal 3rd 11:08 MU Daniel 3 yd run (Wolfert kick) 06:51 MU Alexander 48 yd pass from Daniel (Wolfert kick) 4th 12:52 MU Rucker 10 yd pass from Saunders (Wolfert kick) TEAM STATISTICS NU MU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 28:20 31:40 Third-Down Conversions 6 of of 15 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 1 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Nebraska-Lucky, Marlon 17-67; Purify, Maurice 1-8; Nunn, Terrence 1-4; Glenn, Cody 2-1; Keller, Sam 4-minus 6. Missouri-Daniel, Chase 11-72; Maclin, Jeremy 6-53; Washington, Der 3-18; Goldsmith, Earl 3-17; Patton, Chase 2-14; Woods, Marcus 2-11; Jackson, Jimmy 3-8; Rucker, Martin 3-4; Temple, Tony 3-minus 2. PASSING: Nebraska-Keller, Sam Missouri-Daniel, Chase ; Patton, Chase ; Saunders, Tommy RECEIVING: Nebraska-Lucky, Marlon 7-56; Purify, Maurice 5-40; Swift, Nate 4-50; Hill, Sean 4-45; Hardy, Frantz 2-20; Glenn, Cody 2-6; Erickson, Dan 1-6. Missouri-Rucker, Martin 9-109; Coffman, Chase 6-75; Franklin, Willi 6-56; Maclin, Jeremy 4-62; Alexander, Dana 3-56; Saunders, Tommy 3-28; Temple, Tony 1-20; Ray, Jason 1-5; Goldsmith, Earl 1-0. INTERCEPTIONS: Nebraska-None. Missouri-Brown, Cornelius 1-0 FUMBLES: Nebraska-Keller, Sam 1-0. Missouri-None. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Nebraska-None. Missouri-Alexander, Van 1.0-7; Chavis, Tommy TACKLES (UA-A): Nebraska-Brandenburgh, Lance 6-4; Ruud, Bo 5-5. Missouri-Weatherspoon, Scott

20 2008 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL Game 7 Oklahoma State 45, Nebraska 14 SCORE BY QUARTERS FINAL Oklahoma State Nebraska Lincoln (Oct. 13) --- Oklahoma State jumped to a 17-0 lead after one quarter and never looked back in a victory over Nebraska at Memorial Stadium. The loss marked just the Huskers second in their past 39 Homecoming games in Lincoln, while OSU posted its second-ever victory at Memorial Stadium and the first since OSU extended its advantage to 38-0 by halftime, marking the most points Nebraska has allowed in the first half of a home game. NU continued to battle in the second half, posting a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns, but the outcome was never in doubt. Freshman running back Quentin Castille provided the bright spot for the Husker offense, churning out 102 yards on 20 carries for his first career game over the century mark. Fellow freshman Roy Helu added 55 yards on 14 totes, also career bests, while junior Marlon Lucky carried 13 times for 66 yards. NU finished with 206 rushing yards. Oklahoma State opened the game by scoring on its first six possessions, including five touchdowns. OSU had 357 yards in the first half, on its way to 551 total yards 317 on the ground and 234 through the air. Dantrell Savage finished the game with 212 yards rushing on 25 carries. Quarterback Zac Robinson finished the day with 33 yards rushing and 234 yards passing. Adarius Bowman was Robinson s top target with six receptions for 100 yards. Nebraska had one serious scoring threat in the first half, but the Huskers were stopped on a 4th-and-2 at the OSU 10, while trailing Nebraska s first score of the day came on a 13-yard touchdown pass from Sam Keller to tight end J.B. Phillips on the first play of the fourth quarter. After OSU scored in the fourth quarter, Nebraska closed the scoring with a one-yard TD pass from Keller to Thomas Lawson late in the contest. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 11:34 OSU Crosslin 1 yd run (Ricks kick) 06:08 OSU Ricks 21 yd field goal 04:06 OSU Newton 41 yd pass from Robinson (Ricks kick) 2nd 10:39 OSU Hunter 33 yd run (Ricks kick) 05:51 OSU Crosslin 1 yd run (Ricks kick) 01:54 OSU Robinson 3 yd run (Ricks kick) 4th 14:55 NU Phillips 13 yd pass from Keller (Henery kick) 05:25 OSU Savage, Dantrell 30 yd run (Bailey kick) 00:39 NU Lawson 1 yd pass from Keller (Henery kick) TEAM STATISTICS OSU NU FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 29:10 30:50 Third-Down Conversions 6 of 10 7 of 16 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 3 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Oklahoma State-Savage, D ; Hunter, Kendall 10-67; Robinson, Zac 9-33; Crosslin, J. 4-4; Cole, William 1-3; TEAM 2-minus 2. Nebraska-Castille, Quentin ; Lucky, Marlon 13-66; Helu, Roy 14-55; Keller, Sam 3-minus 17. PASSING: Oklahoma State-Robinson, Zac ; Savage, D Nebraska-Keller, Sam RECEIVING: Oklahoma State-Bowman, Adarius 6-100; Pettigrew, B. 2-46; Hunter, Kendall 2-37; Newton, Seth 1-41; Savage, D Nebraska-Nunn, Terrence 4-24; Peterson, Todd 1-44; Purify, Maurice 1-24; Helu, Roy 1-21; Phillips, J.B. 1-13; Lucky, Marlon 1-2; Lawson, Thomas 1-1. INTERCEPTIONS: Oklahoma State-Johnson, R. 1-0; Cox, Perrish 1-0. Nebraska-None FUMBLES: Oklahoma State-None. Nebraska-Keller, Sam 1-1; Castille, Quentin 1-0; Grixby, Cortney 1-0. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Oklahoma State-Woods, Donovan 1-9; Jarka, Shane 1-8. Nebraska-None. TACKLES (UA-A): Oklahoma State-Lavine, Patrick 8-5. Nebraska-McKeon, Corey 6-4. Game 8 Texas A&M 36, Nebraska 14 SCORE BY QUARTERS FINAL Texas A&M Nebraska Lincoln (Oct. 20) --- Marlon Lucky broke his own Nebraska running back record by hauling in 13 receptions for 125 yards, but it was not enough to offset a powerful Texas A&M running game, as the Huskers fell to the Aggies, 36-14, at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers trailed at the half, before Texas A&M took control of the game in the third quarter. Nebraska watched Texas A&M produce three long scoring drives to consume most of the second-half clock. The Aggies scored on drives of 80, 80 and 76 yards in the second half, eating up 15:40 on 34 plays on those drives. Texas A&M s Jorvorskie Lane capped all three drives with short touchdown runs, as he finished the day with 15 carries for 130 yards and four scores. Lane wasn t the only Aggie to put up big numbers on the ground as A&M quarterback Stephen McGee carried a career-high 35 times for 167 yards. As a team, the Aggies rushed for 359 yards, while adding 100 yards through the air to finish the day with 459 yards of total offense. The Huskers also amassed more than 400 yards of total offense, led by Sam Keller s 275 passing yards. NU added 130 yards on the ground, including 60 yards and one touchdown on just nine carries from freshman I-back Quentin Castille. Although the total offense numbers were similar, Nebraska was victimized by three fumbles, while Texas A&M did not commit a turnover on the afternoon. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 09:17 TAMU Taylor 2 yd pass from McGee (Szymanski kick blockd) 06:32 NU Castille 3 yd run (Henery kick) 01:35 TAMU Szymanski 39 yd field goal 2nd 10:38 TAMU Lane 1 yd run (Szymanski kick) 02:26 NU Purify 10 yd pass from Keller (Henery kick) 3rd 11:05 TAMU Lane 2 yd run (Szymanski kick) 04:29 TAMU Lane 4 yd run (Szymanski kick) 4th 04:32 TAMU Lane 1 yd run (Franks rush failed) TEAM STATISTICS A&M 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 36:55 23:05 Third-Down Conversions 7 of 15 6 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 2 1 of 3 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Texas A&M-McGee, Stephen ; Lane, Jorvorsk ; Goodson, Mike 8-32; Johnson, Jerrod 4-18; Tarrant, Corn. 2-7; Smith, Keondra 1-3; Alexander, Chris 1-2. Nebraska-Castille, Quentin 9-60; Helu, Roy 5-39; Lucky, Marlon 8-23; Hardy, Frantz 1-19; Keller, Sam 3-minus 11. PASSING: Texas A&M-McGee, Stephen Nebraska-Keller, Sam RECEIVING: Texas A&M-Brown, Pierre 4-49; Thomas, Joey 2-19; Alexander, Chris 2-16; Taylor, Earvin 2-0; Franks, Kerry 1-9; Lane, Jorvorsk. 1-5; Goodson, Mike 1-2. Nebraska-Lucky, Marlon ; Purify, Maurice 3-42; Swift, Nate 3-40; Hill, Sean 3-33; Nunn, Terrence 2-27; Erickson, Dan 1-6; Helu, Roy 1-2. INTERCEPTIONS: Texas A&M-None. Nebraska-None FUMBLES: Texas A&M-None. Nebraska-Castille, Q. 1-1; Keller, Sam 1-1; Swift, Nate 1-1. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Texas A&M-Miller, Von 1-4; Dixon, Alton 1-4. Nebraska-West, Anthony 1-9, McKeon, Corey 1-8. TACKLES (UA-A): Texas A&M-Dodge, Mark 5-6. Nebraska-McKeon, Corey

21 Game 9 Texas 28, Nebraska 25 SCORE BY QUARTERS FINAL Nebraska Texas Austin, Texas (Oct. 27) --- Junior wide receiver Nate Swift grabbed a pair of touchdown passes and the Nebraska Blackshirt defense turned in a stellar defensive performance for three quarters, but No. 17 Texas ran off 25 straight points in the final 20 minutes to secure a win. The Huskers held the Longhorns out of the end zone for the first three quarters and reeled off 17 unanswered points to take control of the game in the second and third quarters. But three Ryan Bailey field goals in the first 45 minutes and three long touchdown runs by Jamaal Charles in the final 15 minutes propelled the Longhorns to the victory. Charles ran the Longhorns to victory by posting a Husker all-time opponent record with 290 yards on the afternoon, breaking the previous mark of 247 yards held by Oklahoma s Billy Sims in Nebraska finished the day with 447 total yards, while Texas amassed 545 total yards, including 261 yards in the final quarter, with 248 of those coming on the ground. Sam Keller completed 23-of-35 passes for 298 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. Keller s favorite connection against UT was Swift, as the junior from Minnesota hauled in six passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns. Despite the battery of McCoy, it was Keller who was knocked out of the game on NU s final drive. Junior quarterback Joe Ganz stepped in and completed 2-of-3 passes for 17 yards with both completions to Maurice Purify, including a 13-yard connection on fourth down and a four-yard touchdown strike. Ganz also added a 12-yard run to keep NU s drive alive. Ganz also hooked up with Swift on a two-point conversion to pull the Huskers within a field goal. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 03:05 UT Bailey 38 yd field goal 2nd 13:41 NU Henery 31 yd field goal 00:36 NU Swift 24 yd pass from Keller (Henery kick) 3rd 12:32 NU Swift 23 yd pass from Keller (Henery kick) 03:56 UT Bailey 47 yd field goal 00:02 UT Bailey 49 yd field goal 4th 12:23 UT Charles 25 yd run (McCoy pass failed) 07:33 UT Charles 86 yd run (McCoy rush failed) 03:34 UT Charles 40 yd run (Bailey kick) 01:55 NU Purify 4 yd pass from Ganz (Swift pass from Ganz) TEAM STATISTICS NU UT FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 30:28 29:32 Third-Down Conversions 6 of 17 7 of 16 Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 2 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Nebraska-Lucky, Marlon ; Helu, Roy 5-14; Castille, Q. 5-12; Ganz, Joe 1-12; Glenn, Cody 1-1; Keller, Sam 2-minus 18. Texas-Charles, Jamaal ; McCoy, Colt 11-55; McGee, Vondrell 3-22; Ogbonnaya, Chri 1-minus 3. PASSING: Nebraska-Keller, Sam ; Ganz, Joe Texas-McCoy, Colt ; TEAM RECEIVING: Nebraska-Swift, Nate 6-112; Lucky, Marlon 6-41; Purify, Maurice 5-38; Nunn, Terrence 2-29; Sand, Andy 2-16; Hill, Sean 2-13; Hardy, Frantz 1-56; Helu, Roy Texas-Cosby, Quan 5-113; Jones, Nate 4-33; Finley, Jermich 2-25; Ogbonnaya, Chri INTERCEPTIONS: Nebraska-Potter, Zach 1-0. Texas-None. FUMBLES: Nebraska-Keller, Sam 1-1. Texas-Cosby, Quan 1-0. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Nebraska-Poulosky, Andy 1-3. Texas-Orakpo, Brian Okam, Frank 1-7. TACKLES (UA-A): Nebraska-Asante, Larry 7-2. Texas-Kindle, Sergio 7-1. Game 10 Kansas 76, Nebraska 39 SCORE BY QUARTERS FINAL Nebraska Kansas Lawrence, Kansas (Nov. 3) --- In his first career start as Nebraska s quarterback, Joe Ganz threw for more than 400 yards and led the Husker offense to 39 points, but it was not enough in NU s loss at No. 8 Kansas. Ganz finished the day by completing 25-of-50 passes for 405 yards and four touchdowns to lead Nebraska to the biggest offensive output allowed by KU s defense this season. NU s 39 points surpassed the total output produced KU s first five opponents combined at home this season (33 points). Senior wide receiver Maurice Purify was Ganz s favorite target on the day. Purify finished with career highs in receptions (7) and receiving yards (158) while becoming the first Husker with three touchdown catches in one game since Marlon Lucky added six catches for 82 yards, including a 62-yarder. The Jayhawks were even more efficient than NU in producing the highest point total ever by a Husker opponent. The Jayhawks took their first lead at at the end of the first quarter and carried a lead into the locker room at the half. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 03:05 UT Bailey 38 yd field goal 1st 09:04 NU Ganz 3 yd run (Henery kick) 06:38 KU Meier 13 yd pass from Reesing (Webb kick)7 04:58 NU Lucky 62 yd pass from Ganz (Henery kick) 03:16 KU McAnderson 2 yd run (Webb kick) 01:00 KU Sharp 26 yd pass from Reesing (Webb kick) 2nd 10:34 KU McAnderson 9 yd run (Webb kick) 09:44 NU Purify 19 yd pass from Ganz (Henery kick) 08:30 KU Henry 5 yd pass from Reesing (Webb kick) 02:43 KU McAnderson 1 yd run (Webb kick) 01:16 KU Briscoe 13 yd pass from Reesing (Webb kick failed) 00:12 NU Henery 27 yd field goal 3rd 11:39 NU Purify 14 yd pass from Ganz (Henery kick) 08:17 KU Briscoe 14 yd pass from Reesing (Webb kick) 05:45 KU Briscoe 7 yd pass from Reesing (Webb kick) 03:34 KU Sharp 11 yd run (Webb kick) 4th 11:12 KU McAnderson 6 yd run (Webb kick) 04:26 NU Purify 8 yd pass from Ganz (Swift pass from Ganz) TEAM STATISTICS NU KU 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 24:39 35:21 Third-Down Conversions 8 of of 15 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Nebraska-Helu, Roy 9-56; Lucky, Marlon 8-15; Ganz, Joe 5-11; Castille, Quentin 1-minus 3. Kansas-McAnderson, Branden ; Sharp, Jake 11-44; Henry, Marcus 1-23; Quigley, Angus 6-17; Reesing, Todd 4-10; Meier, Kerry 1-5; TEAM 1-0. PASSING: Nebraska-Ganz, Joe Kansas-Reesing, Todd RECEIVING: Nebraska-Purify, Maurice 7-158; Lucky, Marlon 6-83; Swift, Nate 3-42; Peterson, Todd 2-59; Hill, Sean 2-13; Hardy, Frantz 1-13; Teafatiller, Hunter 1-13; Holt, Menelik 1-13; Nunn, Terrence 1-9; Helu, Roy 1-2. Kansas-Henry, Marcus 6-101; Fields, Dexton 6-55; Briscoe, Dezmon 5-52; Fine, Derek 5-33; Meier, Kerry 4-42; Sharp, Jake 2-27; McAnderson, Bra 1-36; Foster, Jeff 1-8. INTERCEPTIONS: Nebraska-None. Kansas-Stuckey, Darrel 1-38; Thornton, Justi 1-25; Rivera, Mike 1-3; Larson, John 1-0. FUMBLES: Nebraska-Castille, Quentin 1-1. Kansas-None. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Nebraska-None. Kansas-Blakesley, Cale 1-7. TACKLES (UA-A): Nebraska-Octavien, Steve 6-5. Kansas-Rivera, Mike

22 2008 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL Game 11 Nebraska 73, Kansas State 31 SCORE BY QUARTERS FINAL Kansas State Nebraska Lincoln (Nov. 10) ---Joe Ganz produced one of the best individual offensive performances in school history to lead a high-powered Nebraska offense to a victory over visiting Kansas State in the Big Red s regular-season home finale. Ganz shattered both Nebraska s single-game total offense (528 yards) and single-game passing records (510 yards), while adding a school record for the most touchdown passes thrown in a game with seven. Nebraska amassed 702 yards of total offense on the day, the first time since 1995 (vs. Iowa State) that the Huskers crossed the 700-yard plateau. Wide receiver Maurice Purify led NU aerial attack with six receptions for 108 yards, while Frantz Hardy tied a school record with three touchdown receptions for a total of 83 yards and Terrence Nunn added five catches for 56 yards and a touchdown. I-back Marlon Lucky added six catches for 78 yards and posted 103 yards with two scores on the ground. Senior cornerback Cortney Grixby ignited the Husker faithful with a scintillating 94-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to tie the score midway through the opening quarter. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 08:55 KS Nelson 21 yd pass from Freeman (Rossman kick) 08:42 NU Grixby 94 yd kickoff return (Henery kick) 04:34 KS Rossman 31 yd field goal 00:32 NU Lucky 26 yd pass from Ganz (Henery kick) 2nd 13:09 NU Hardy 36 yd pass from Ganz (Henery kick) 06:39 NU Henery 27 yd field goal 02:05 NU Lucky 5 yd run (Henery kick) 00:08 NU Peterson 23 yd pass from Ganz (Henery kick) 3rd 12:00 NU Hardy 8 yd pass from Ganz (Henery kick) 06:16 NU Hardy 39 yd pass from Ganz (Henery kick) 02:48 KS Freeman 4 yd run (Rossman kick) 4th 14:17 NU Nunn 7 yd pass from Ganz (Henery kick) 10:58 NU Peterson 11 yd pass from Ganz (Henery kick) 10:02 KS Alstatt 1 yd pass from Freeman (Rossman kick) 04:04 NU Lucky 3 yd run (Henery kick) 02:19 KS Johnson 53 yd run (Rossman kick) TEAM STATISTICS KSU 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 25:49 34:11 Third-Down Conversions 6 of 14 5 of 11 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 3 of 3 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Kansas State-Johnson, James ; Patton, Leon 3-15; Murphy, Deon 2-4; TEAM 1- minus 15; Freeman, Josh 6-minus 25. Nebraska-Lucky, Marlon ; Castille, Q ; Ganz, Joe 6-18; Purify, Maurice 1-7; Helu, Roy 2-6; TEAM 1-minus 1. PASSING: Kansas State-Freeman, Josh Nebraska-Ganz, Joe ; Davis, Beau ; TEAM ; Lucky, Marlon RECEIVING: Kansas State-Nelson, Jordy 9-125; Murphy, Deon 5-106; Johnson, James 3-38; Mastrud, Jeron 3-13; Gonzalez,Daniel 2-25; Purvis, Tony 1-6; Wilson, Cedric 1-5; Alstatt, Brett 1-1; Patton, Leon 1-1. Nebraska-Purify, Maurice 6-108; Lucky, Marlon 6-78; Nunn, Terrence 5-56; Peterson, Todd 4-85; Hardy, Frantz 3-83; Erickson, Dan 3-25; Swift, Nate 2-38; Holt, Menelik 1-35; Castille, Quentin INTERCEPTIONS: Kansas State-None. Nebraska-None FUMBLES: Kansas State-TEAM 2-0; McKinney,Justin 1-0. Nebraska-Ganz, Joe 1-0. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Kansas State-Campbell, Ian 1-10; Houlik, John 1-3; Cheatham, Ray 1-2. Nebraska-Turner, Barry 1-19; Green, Tierre 1-14 Octavien, Steve 1.5-5; Murillo, Armando TACKLES (UA-A): Kansas State-Carney, Chris 6-7. Nebraska-Octavien, Steve 4-5. Game 12 Colorado 65, Nebraska 51 SCORE BY QUARTERS FINAL Nebraska Colorado Boulder, Colo. (Nov. 23) --- A pair of interceptions and a blocked punt quickly turned a Nebraska halftime lead into a deficit, as Colorado scored 20 unanswered points during a 5:07 span in the third quarter en route to scoring 34 straight second-half points to end the Huskers season with a victory on a chilly Friday afternoon in Boulder, Colo. After Nebraska scored touchdowns on four of its final five first-half possessions to erase a 10-point deficit and build a halftime advantage, Colorado scored 41 points in the second half, while shutting out the Husker offense until a Maurice Purify 9-yard touchdown grab with 2:08 remaining. The tide began to turn when NU quarterback Joe Ganz had his third-down pass intercepted by Jimmy Smith and returned 31 yards for a touchdown with 10:26 remaining in the third quarter. Although the Huskers still led after the score, it began the momentum swing that ultimately turned the game in CU s favor. Ganz did pass for 484 yards and four touchdowns and post 521 yards of total offense. Purify caught 11 passes, Marlon Lucky had eight and Terrence Nunn had four receptions. Prior to Smith s interception return, the CU defense had failed to force a punt while surrendering 28 points in five straight Nebraska possessions going back to late in the first quarter. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 12:49 CU Eberhart 25 yd field goal 12:13 NU Ganz 28 yd run (Henery kick) 07:21 CU Hawkins 5 yd run (Eberhart kick) 02:38 CU Sprague 4 yd run (Eberhart kick) 00:16 NU Lucky 2 yd run (Henery kick) 2nd 06:19 NU Ganz 8 yd run (Henery kick) 03:04 NU Purify 25 yd pass from Ganz (Henery kick) 01:25 CU DeVree 11 yd pass from Hawkins (Eberhart kick) 00:23 NU Peterson 16 yd pass from Ganz (Henery kick) 3rd 10:26 CU Smith 31 yd interception return (Eberhart kick) 08:10 CU Charles 9 yd run (Eberhart kick) 05:19 CU Charles 1 yd run (Eberhart kick failed) 4th 14:32 CU McKnight 11 yd pass from Hawkins (Eberhart kick) 04:16 CU Charles 2 yd run (Eberhart kick) 02:08 NU Purify 9 yd pass from Ganz (Lucky pass from Ganz) 01:23 CU Ellis 28 yd run (Eberhart kick) 00:26 NU Purify 4 yd pass from Ganz (Hill pass from Ganz) TEAM STATISTICS NU CU 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 26:03 33:57 Third-Down Conversions 2 of of 16 Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 3 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Colorado-Charles, Hugh ; Sprague, Dusty 6-48; Ellis, Byron 4-35; Hawkins, Cody 5-15; Smith, Josh Nebraska-Lucky, Marlon 12-69; Ganz, Joe 6-37; Hardy, Frantz PASSING: Colorado-Hawkins, Cody Nebraska-Ganz, Joe RECEIVING: Colorado-DeVree, Tyson 4-51; Celestine, Kendr 3-34; McKnight, Scotty 3-34; Smith, Josh 2-20; Robinson, Stepho 1-35; Charles, Hugh 1-33; Sprague, Dusty 1-22; Geer, Riar 1-8; Williams, Patric 1-4. Nebraska-Purify, Maurice ; Lucky, Marlon 8-115; Nunn, Terrence 4-88; Holt, Menelik 2-49; Peterson, Todd 2-46; Swift, Nate 2-32; Hardy, Frantz 1-11; Castille, Quentin 1-7. INTERCEPTIONS: Colorado-Brown, Cha pelle 1-51; Harris, Lionel 1-32; Smith, Jimmy Nebraska-None FUMBLES: Colorado-None. Nebraska-None. SACKS (Sacks-Yds): Colorado-Jones, Brad 1-5. Nebraska-None. TACKLES (UA-A): Colorado-Dizon, Jordon 9-9. Nebraska-Octavien, Steve

23 2007 Big 12 Final Standings North Division Big 12 Overall Team W L Pct. PF PA W L Pct. PF PA Bowl Missouri Cotton-defeated Arkansas, 38-7 Kansas Orange-defeated Virginia Tech, Colorado Independence-lost to Alabama, Kansas State Nebraska Iowa State South Division Big 12 Overall Team W L Pct. PF PA W L Pct. PF PA Bowl Oklahoma Fiesta-lost to West Virginia, Texas Holiday-defeated Arizona State, Texas Tech Gator-defeated Virginia, Texas A&M Alamo-lost to Penn State, Oklahoma State Insight-defeated Indiana, Baylor Big 12 Championship Game: Oklahoma 38, Missouri 17 (Dec. 1, 2007, Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas) 2007 Big 12 Team Statistics Scoring Offense No. Team G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg 1. Kansas Oklahoma Texas Tech Missouri Texas Kansas State Oklahoma State Nebraska Texas A&M Colorado Baylor Iowa State Scoring Defense No. Team G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg 1. Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Texas Texas A&M Texas Tech Colorado Oklahoma State Kansas State Iowa State Baylor Nebraska Passing Offense No. Team G Att. Comp. INT.Pct Yards Avg. TD Yds/G 1. Texas Tech Nebraska Missouri Kansas Kansas State Baylor Oklahoma Texas Oklahoma State Colorado Iowa State Texas A&M Passing Defense No. Team G Att. Comp. INT.Pct Yards Avg. TD Yds/G 1. Texas Tech Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Iowa State Texas A&M Missouri Kansas State Colorado Texas Baylor Oklahoma State Rushing Offense No. Team G Att. Yards Avg. TD Yds/G 1. Oklahoma State Texas A&M Texas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Nebraska Colorado Kansas State Iowa State Baylor Texas Tech Rushing Defense No. Team G Att. Yards Avg. TD Yds/G 1. Texas Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Colorado Iowa State Kansas State Oklahoma State Texas A&M Texas Tech Baylor Nebraska Total Offense No. Team G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Yds/G 1. Texas Tech Missouri Oklahoma State Kansas Nebraska Texas Oklahoma Kansas State Texas A&M Colorado Baylor Iowa State Total Defense No. Team G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Yds/G 1. Kansas Oklahoma Texas Tech Texas Missouri Colorado Iowa State Kansas State Texas A&M Oklahoma State Baylor Nebraska

24 2008 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL Kickoff Returns No. Team G Ret. Yards TD Avg. 1. Oklahoma Kansas Texas A&M Missouri Texas Colorado Texas Tech Nebraska Oklahoma State Kansas State Baylor Iowa State Punting No. Team G No. Yards Avg. PR Avg. TB Net/P 1. Texas A&M Kansas State Oklahoma Nebraska Texas Tech Colorado Texas Iowa State Oklahoma State Kansas Missouri Baylor Turnover Margin Gained Lost No. Team G Fum Int. Tot Fum. Int. Total Mar. Per/G 1. Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Texas A&M Kansas State Texas Oklahoma State Colorado Texas Tech Iowa State Nebraska Baylor Punt Returns No. Team G Ret Yds TD Avg. 1. Kansas State Missouri Texas Tech Colorado Texas Oklahoma State Baylor Nebraska Oklahoma Kansas Texas A&M Iowa State Passing Efficiency No. Team G Att Comp Pct INT Yards TD Effic. 1. Oklahoma Texas Tech Kansas Missouri Oklahoma State Nebraska Texas Kansas State Texas A&M Colorado Iowa State Baylor Pass Efficiency Defense No. Team G Att Comp INT.Pct Yards TD Effic. 1. Kansas Texas Tech Oklahoma Missouri Texas Colorado Nebraska Kansas State Texas A&M Baylor Oklahoma State Iowa State Big 12 Individual Statistics Rushing No. Player Team Cl G Att Yds TD Long Yds/G 1. Cornish, Jon KU SR Charles, Jamaal UT JR Savage, Dantrell OSU SR Johnson, James KSU SR Charles, Hugh CU SR Temple, Tony MU SR McAnderson, Brandon KU SR Lucky, Marlon NU JR Patrick, Allen OU SR Murray, DeMarco OU FR McGee, Stephen TAMU JR Passing No. Player Team Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G 1. Harrell, Graham TTU JR Daniel, Chase MU JR Freeman, Josh KSU SO Keller, Sam NU SR Reesing, Todd KU SO Szymanski, B. BU SO McCoy, Colt UT SO Hawkins, Cody CU FR Bradford, Sam OU FR Robinson, Zac OSU SO Total Offense No. Player Team Cl G Rush Pass Plays Total Yds/G 1. Harrell, Graham TTU JR Daniel, Chase MU JR McCoy, Colt UT SO Reesing, Todd KU SO Robinson, Zac OSU SO Freeman, Josh KSU SO Szymanski, B. BU SO Keller, Sam NU SR McGee, Stephen TAMU JR Hawkins, Cody CU FR Receptions per Game No. Player Team Cl G Rec. Yds TD Long Avg./C Rec./G 1. Crabtree, Michael TTU FR Nelson, Jordy KSU SR Amendola, Danny TTU SR Lucky, Marlon NU JR Bowman, Adarius OSU SR Rucker, Martin MU SR Morris, Eric TTU JR Maclin, Jeremy MU FR Jones, Nate UT SR Purify, Maurice NU SR Receiving Yards per Game No. Player Team Cl G Rec. Yds TD Long Avg./C Rec./G 1. Crabtree, Michael TTU FR Nelson, Jordy KSU SR Amendola, Danny TTU SR Bowman, Adarius OSU SR Henry, Marcus KU SR Maclin, Jeremy MU FR Purify, Maurice NU SR Blythe,Todd ISU SR Iglesias, Juaqu OU JR Fields, Dexton KU JR All-Purpose Yards No. Player Team Cl G Rush Rcv PR KR Yds Yds./G 1. Maclin, Jeremy MU FR Nelson, Jordy KSU SR Crabtree, M. TTU FR Charles, Hugh CU SR Lucky, Marlon NU JR Cosby, Quan UT JR Johnson, James KSU SR Charles, Jamaal UT JR Savage, Dantrell OSU SR Iglesias, Juaqu OU JR

25 Interceptions No. Player Team Cl G Int. Yds TD 1. Moore, William MU JR Wheatley, Terrence CU SR Foster, Brandon UT SR Talib, Aqib KU JR Thorton, Justin KU SO Lacey, Jacob OSU JR Wall, Jamar TTU SO Singleton,Chris ISU JR Carney, Chris KSU SO Griffin, Marcus UT SR Passing Efficiency No. Player Team Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G 1. Bradford, Sam OU FR Harrell, Graham TTU JR Robinson, Zac OSU SO Reesing, Todd KU SO Daniel, Chase MU JR McCoy, Colt UT SO Keller, Sam NU SR Freeman, Josh KSU SO Hawkins, Cody CU FR McGee, Stephen TAMU JR Punt Return Average No. Player Team Cl G Ret Yds TD Long Avg. 1. Murphy, Deon KSU JR Maclin, Jeremy MU FR Cox, Perrish OSU SO McBride, Chase CU SR Cosby, Quan UT JR Morris, Eric TTU JR Bennett, Joe BU JR Peterson, Jord TAMU SO Smith, Reggie OU JR Webb, Anthony KU SO Kickoff Return Average No. Player Team Cl G Ret Yds TD Long Avg. 1. Murray, DeMarco OU FR Herford, Marcus KU JR Iglesias, Juaqu OU JR Franks, Kerry TAMU SR Britton, Edward TTU SO Wheatley, Terre CU SR Charles, Hugh CU SR Grixby, Cortney NU SR Johnson, James KSU SR Cosby, Quan UT JR Punting No. Player Team Cl G Punts Yds Long Avg. 1. Reyer, Tim KSU SR Brantly, Justin TAMU JR LaCour, J. TTU FR Fodge, Matt OSU JR Titchener, Dan NU JR Moore, Justin UT JR DiLallo,Matthew CU SO Brandtner,Mike ISU SO Epperson, Derek BU FR Tucker, Kyle KU SR Scoring No. Player Team Cl G TD PAT FG 2XP Pts Pts./G 1. Crabtree, M. TTU FR Wolfert, Jeff MU JR Webb, Scott KU SR Rossman, Brooks KSU JR Bailey, Ryan UT JR Charles, Jamaal UT JR Murray, DeMarco OU FR Trlica, Alex TTU SR Lane, Jorvorskie TAMU JR Hartley, Garret OU SR Field Goals No. Player Team Cl G FG FGA Pct. FG/G 1. Rossman, Brooks KSU JR Wolfert, Jeff MU JR Bailey, Ryan UT JR Webb, Scott KU SR Eberhart, Kevin CU SR Szymanski, Matt TAMU SO Trlica, Alex TTU SR Hartley, Garret OU SR Culbertson,Bret ISU SR Ricks, Jason OSU JR Tackles No. Player Team Cl G Pos Solo Ast Total Avg/G Sacks 1. Dizon, Jordon CU SR 13 LB Lofton, Curtis OU JR 14 LB Lake, Jordan BU SO 12 DB Dodge, Mark TAMU SR 12 LB Weatherspoon, S. MU SO 14 LB Bowen, Alvin ISU SR 12 LB Pawelek, Joe BU SO 12 LB Moore, William MU JR 14 S Mortensen, Joe KU JR 13 LB Octavien, Steve NU SR 12 LB Holt, James KU JR 13 LB Tupe, Misi TAMU SR 13 LB Rivera, Mike KU JR 13 LB Christopher, Brock MU JR 14 LB Pugh, Jordan TAMU SO 13 DB Garcia, Joe TTU SR 13 S Banks,Jon ISU SR 12 LB Smith,James ISU SO 12 DB Smith,Jesse ISU SO 12 LB Baker, Lewis OU SR 14 LB Asante, Larry NU SO 12 S Sacks No. Player Team Cl G Pos Solo Ast Yards Total Avg/G 1. English, Auston OU SO 11 DE Williams, Lorenzo MU SR 14 DT Taylor,Kurtis ISU JR 12 LB Hypolite, George CU JR 13 DT Sulak, Stryker MU JR 14 DE Williams, B. TTU SO 13 DE Peterson, Nathan OSU SR 13 DE Okam, Frank UT SR 13 DE Lamb, Jason BU SO 12 DL Houston, Lamarr UT SO 13 LB Tackles for Loss No. Player Team Cl G Pos Solo Ast Yards Total Avg/G 1. Peterson, Nathan OSU SR 13 DE Mortensen, Joe KU JR 13 LB English, Auston OU SO 11 DE Holt, James KU JR 13 LB Octavien, Steve NU SR 12 LB Bowen,Alvin ISU SR 12 LB Williams, B. TTU SO 13 DE Larson, John KU JR 13 DE Campbell, Ian KSU JR 12 LB Sulak, Stryker MU JR 14 DE

26 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL 28 Seniors Complete Husker Careers in 2007 #1 Zackary Bowman Cornerback Two Letters Anchorage, Alaska (Bartlett/N.M. Military)» 2007 Big 12 Commissioner s Spring Honor Roll» 2007 Team Captain Cornerback Zackary Bowman completed his Nebraska career in 2007, after battling injuries to play a key role in the secondary in 2005 and The 6-2, 200-pound Bowman had an outstanding season in 2005, then missed all of 2006 with a knee injury, before returning to play a key role last fall. As a senior, Bowman appeared in 11 of 12 games with four starts. He finished the year with 29 total tackles, including 22 solo stops. He posted a career-high eight tackles at Missouri, and made seven stops in Nebraska s win at Wake Forest. Bowman helped secure the Huskers win over the Demon Deacons with an interception in the end zone late in the fourth quarter. The pick was the third of Bowman s Nebraska career. Bowman worked hard to get back on the field in 2007 after a pair of knee injuries the previous year. He suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during fall practice in 2006 and missed the season. After rehabilitating his knee, Bowman was sidelined once again after rupturing the patellar tendon in his right knee midway through spring practice. Bowman made an immediate impact in 2005 after arriving from the junior college ranks. Bowman started the final five games of the year and totaled 27 tackles and a team-high 14 pass breakups. He also ranked second on the team with a pair of interceptions. He registered his first career interception at Baylor, then made a season-high five tackles, with a tackle for loss and a breakup at Missouri, to earn a starting job. Bowman capped the regular season with two breakups each against Kansas State and Colorado. He punctuated his season with an interception and a Nebraska bowl-record five pass breakups in the Huskers Alamo Bowl victory over Michigan. He sealed the win on the game s final play, assisting on a tackle after a wild sequence of laterals. Bowman s play helped Nebraska finish 10th nationally in pass efficiency defense, and his effort on special teams assisted NU to a No. 2 national ranking in net punting. Bowman s Career Statistics Defense ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks C-R BK PBU PI Hry / Injured-Redshirt / Totals 22/ Single-Game Bests: Tackles 8 at Missouri, 2007 Interceptions 1, three times Pass Breakups 5, vs. Michigan, 2005 Alamo Bowl (Nebraska bowl record) #40 Lance Brandenburgh Linebacker Four Letters Overland Park, Kan. (St. Thomas Aquinas)» Three-Time First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2005, 2006, 2007)» Four-Time Big 12 Commissioner's Fall Honor Roll (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)» Three-Time Big 12 Commissioner's Spring Honor Roll (2005, 2006, 2007) Lance Brandenburgh was a versatile member of Nebraska s linebacking corps throughout his career, earning four letters while lining up at all three linebacker spots. The 6-1, 230- pound Brandenburgh played in 41 games during his Husker career, and while he started only six games, he was regarded as a first-teamer during his final three seasons. Brandenburgh produced impressive numbers in 2007, before his senior season was cut short by a shoulder injury. He played in nine games with four starts, and finished the year with 51 total tackles, including 37 unassisted stops. He posted five games with six or more tackles in 2007, including a career-high 12 tackles against Texas A&M and 10 tackles at Missouri. Brandenburgh played in all 14 games in 2006, including a start at middle linebacker against Missouri. He earned a Blackshirt early in the season and led all non-starters in tackles, and spent the majority of the year as the top reserve at all three linebacker spots. Brandenburgh finished the season with 41 total tackles, including 19 solo stops, and four tackles for loss. He recorded seven games with four or more tackles, beginning with four tackles and a tackle for loss at USC, followed two games later by five tackles against Kansas. He tailled four tackles, two tackles for loss and a shared sack at Kansas State and a week later against Texas, Brandenburgh recorded a season-high seven tackles, including four solos. Brandenburgh drew his second career start against Missouri and responded with five tackles in a win. He added five tackles a week later in NU s Big 12 North clinching win at Texas A&M. Brandenburgh played in eight games in 2005 after missing part of the early season with injury. He played in eight games and finished with 23 tackles, including five tackles for loss, totaling 10 yards. He served as the No. 2 WILL linebacker for much of the season, but responded with Bo Ruud sidelined because of a broken arm against Michigan, making six tackles in a Alamo Bowl victory. Brandenburgh played in every game except the opener in 2004, primarily on special teams, and finished with three tackles. In addition to his contributions on the field, Brandenburgh was selected as a first-team academic All-Big 12 pick each of his final three years, and was a seven-time Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll pick. Brandenburgh s Career Statistics Defense ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks C-R BK PBU PI Hry / / / / Totals 41/ Single-Game Bests Tackles 12 vs. Texas A&M, 2007 Solo Tackles 9 vs. Texas A&M, 2007 Tackles for Loss 2-3 at Missouri, 2005 #59 Brett Byford Center Two Letters Hartselle, Ala.» 2007 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches)» 2006 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (AP, Coaches)» 2007 Team Captain» Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner s Fall Academic Honor Roll (2003, 2007) Center Brett Byford anchored the Husker offensive line in both 2006 and 2007, helping Nebraska post impressive offensive numbers each of the past two seasons. For his efforts, Byford was an honorable-mention all-conference pick each of the past two years. In 2007, Byford was the leader of a veteran Husker offensive front, and served as one of three team captains. The Alabama native was the only offensive lineman to start all 12 games, and helped NU put up record-setting passing numbers. The Huskers posted the top three passing days in school history and finished the year ranked seventh nationally in passing offense and ninth in total offense. Nebraska also averaged 33.4 points per game, its highest scoring average in six seasons. In addition to the impressive passing numbers, Byford played a key role in junior I-back Marlon Lucky gaining 1,000 yards on the ground and better than 1,700 all-purpose yards. Byford was one of the surprises of Nebraska s 2006 season, going from little-used reserve to a top-level Big 12 center by the close of the season. Byford had played in just one game in his career entering the season, but was thrust into action when two-year starter Kurt Mann was sidelined because of illness in September. Byford went on to start the final 13 games and helped pave the way for a Nebraska offense that finished in the top 25 nationally in rushing, passing, scoring and total offense. The Huskers topped 180 yards on the ground eight times in Byford also played a key role in the record-setting season of senior quarterback Zac Taylor, who was chosen as Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year. Byford was a reserve on the line in 2004 and 2005, with his only game action coming against Western Illinois in He redshirted in A psychology major, Byford completed his undergraduate work in December of 2007.

27 » 2007 First-Team Academic All-Big 12» Three-Time Big 12 Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll (2004, 2006, 2007)» 2007 Big 12 Commissioner's Spring Academic Honor Roll» 2007 Native Son Award Winner Ben Eisenhart was a special teams standout throughout his Nebraska career, then played a key role in the Husker secondary during the 2007 campaign. Eisenhart played in 41 games during his Nebraska career, including all 38 games over the past three seasons. In 2007, Eisenhart was a regular in the Husker secondary, including making his first career start at safety on Senior Day against Kansas State. Eisenhart finished the season with 41 tackles, including 23 solo stops. He was one of Nebraska s top tacklers late in the season, racking up 25 tackles in the final four games of the year, including a career-high nine stops at Kansas. Eisenhart also continued as one of Nebraska s top special teams performers. Originally a walk-on, Eisenhart was awarded a scholarship at the start of 2006 fall camp. He went on to play in all 14 games, and made 13 tackles, including nine solo stops, the most among Huskers with the majority of their playing time on special teams. Eisenhart broke through as a valuable special teams performer in 2005, when he played in all 12 games and made 10 tackles. He played sparingly as a reserve in 2004 and made one tackle, after redshirting in Eisenhart graduated in December and was a first-team Academic All-Big 12 pick during his senior year. He also earned Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll honors four times during his career. Eisenhart s Career Statistics Defense ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks C-R BK PBU PI Hry / / / / Totals 41/ Single-Game Bests: Tackles 9 at Kansas, 2007 #46 Ben Eisenhart Safety Three Letters Culbertson, Neb. #26 Dan Erickson Wide Receiver Three Letters Omaha, Neb. (Papillion-LaVista HS)» 2007 Big 12 Commissioner s Fall Academic Honor Roll» 2007 Big 12 Commissioner s Spring Academic Honor Roll Dan Erickson earned a reputation as a dominant perimeter blocking presence during his Husker career, and was a regular contributor in the NU receiving rotation the past two years. Erickson played in 40 career games and made a significant impact in the special teams area throughout his Nebraska career. Originally a walk-on, Erickson earned a scholarship prior to the start of his senior season and went on to play in all 12 games, including his only career start against Nevada.The 6-1, 195-pounder made eight receptions in 2007, assisting a record-setting Nebraska passing offense that finished No. 7 nationally in yards per game. Erickson caught a career-best three passes against Kansas State and had two grabs against USC. Erickson also made seven tackles on special teams. Erickson appeared in all 14 games in 2006 and made four receptions for 85 yards, including one in each of the final three regular-season games. He had a key 16-yard catch on the game-winning drive at Texas A&M and had a career-long 57-yard reception against Colorado. His blocking also helped Nebraska feature a vastly improved rushing attack in 2006, and he made an impact with 12 special teams tackles. Erickson played in 10 games in 2005, including each of the season s final nine contests, and made four tackles on kickoff coverage. He played in four games in 2004, and recorded two tackles. Erickson redshirted in He was twice a member of the Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll and earned his undergraduate degree in December of Erickson s Career Statistics Year G/S No. Yds. Y/R Y/G Long TDs / none / none / vs. Colorado / vs. Nevada 0 Totals 40/ vs. Colorado 0 Tackles: 14 UT, 12 AT, 26 TT; 2004, 1 UT, 1 AT, 2 TT; 2005, 3 UT, 1 AT, 4 TT; 2006, 6 UT, 6 AT, 12 TT; 2007, 4 UT, 3 AT, 7 TT Single-Game Bests: Receptions 3 vs. Kansas State, 2007 Receiving Yards 57 vs. Colorado, 2006 Long Reception 57 vs. Colorado, 2006 #30 Tierre Green Safety Four Letters Omaha, Neb. (Benson)» 2006 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Associated Press) Tierre Green completed a career as one of the Huskers most versatile performers in Green played in 49 games during his Husker career with 36 starts, including every game over the past two seasons. The Omaha native saw action at running back, cornerback and safety during his stint in the Nebraska program. As a senior, Green started all 12 games at free safety, and finished the season with 54 tackles, including 24 solo stops. Green also had a 14-yard sack against Kansas State and finished the season with four pass breakups. Green made a career-high nine tackles against Oklahoma State and had eight stops against Kansas. Green tied for fourth on the team with 65 stops in 2006, while starting all 14 games at safety, and earned honorable-mention All-Big 12 honors from the Associated Press. Green had six games with five or more tackles, including a season-high seven tackles three times. He recorded his lone career interception at Oklahoma State. He also had three kickoff returns for 59 yards. Green started seven games at cornerback in 2005, then was the first defensive back off the bench in the final five games. He finished the year with 29 tackles, including 19 solo stops, and had four breakups. Green had a season-high six tackles in a double-overtime win over Iowa State, and made five stops each against Pitt and Missouri. He also averaged 24.8 yards on nine kickoff returns, including a career-long 45-yard return vs. Iowa State. Six of Green s nine returns went at least 22 yards. He also played on NU s kickoff coverage, punt return and punt teams. Green began his career as a running back and kick returner. In 2004, he earned three starts in the backfield and finished the year with 44 carries for 284 yards, an average of 6.5 yards per carry. He rushed for 112 yards in the opener against Western Illinois, the most rushing yards by a Husker in a varsity debut since Green also had 26 kickoff returns for 498 yards, an average of 19.2 yards per return. He totaled a season-high 214 all-purpose yards against Southern Miss. Green redshirted in 2003 and worked on the scout team. Green s Career Statistics Defense ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks C-R BK PBU PI Hry Redshirted 2004* 11/ / / / Totals 49/ Kickoff Returns: total; in 2004; in 2005; in 2006; long-45 vs. ISU, 2005 Single-Game Bests: Tackles 9 vs. Oklahoma State, 2007 Solo Tackles 5 three times, most recently vs. Missouri, 2006 Pass Breakups 2, three times, most recently vs. Iowa State, 2007 Rushing Yards 112 vs. Western Illinois, 2004 Touchdowns 2 vs. Western Illinois, 2004 Kickoff Returns 6 vs. Southern Miss, 2004 Kickoff Return Yards 148 vs. Southern Miss,

28 2008 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL #2 Cortney Grixby Cornerback Four Letters Omaha, Neb. (Central)» Three-Time Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (2005, 2006, 2007)» 2005 First-Team Academic All-Big 12» 2005 Big 12 Commissioner's Spring Academic Honor Roll» 2004 Big 12 Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll» 2006 Brook Berringer Citizenship Team» 2007 Tom Novak Award Winner Cornerback Cortney Grixby was a fixture in the Nebraska secondary for the past four years, including starting each of his final three seasons as a Husker. The 5-9, 170-pound Grixby used his outstanding athleticism and competitiveness to make up for his lack of size. Grixby, who earned honorable-mention All-Big 12 accolades three straight seasons, also made a large impact as a return man during his Nebraska career. The Omaha native played in all 12 games and made nine starts during his senior season, finishing the year with 27 tackles, including a season-high six stops at Kansas. Grixby had seven breakups on the year, including a season-best two at Wake Forest, and finished his career with 32 breakups to rank sixth on the NU career list. Grixby also picked off a pair of passes against Iowa State, the only two-interception game by a Husker in In 2007, Grixby also distinguished himself as an explosive kickoff return man. He finished the year with 45 returns for a Big 12 record 1,094 yards. Grixby averaged 24.3 yards per return to finish the year ranked eighth in the Big 12 Conference. Grixby had nine returns of 30 yards or more, including a 94-yard touchdown against Kansas State. The score marked the first kickoff return for a touchdown in nine seasons. Grixby started all 14 games in 2006 and helped the Blackshirts rank in the top 25 nationally in scoring defense. The Omaha native led Nebraska in pass breakups with 11, and finished with 53 total tackles, including 42 solo stops, while adding an interception at Iowa State. Grixby had six games with five or more tackles, including a season-high seven tackles against USC and Oklahoma. He also had 13 punt returns fo 92 yards. Grixby was one of three new starters in the secondary in 2005, and had 46 tackles, including 38 solo stops, 10 pass breakups and an interception. He also caused a fumble and had a fumble recovery. His play helped NU rank No. 10 nationally in pass efficiency defense. In addition to his defensive effort, Grixby averaged 10.4 yards on 32 punt returns, with five returns of 20 yards or more, helping Nebraska rank 17th nationally in that category. Grixby had five games with four or more tackles, led by a career-high nine, all solo, against Oklahoma. He had a career-high three breakups against both Baylor and Kansas State. Grixby played in all 11 games as a true freshman in 2004, including starts against Pittsburgh and Kansas. He finished the year with 21 total tackles, including 14 solo stops and had four pass breakups. Grixby made a season-high four tackles against Kansas. Grixby was a first-team academic All-Big 12 in 2005, and was twice named to the Big 12 Commissioner s Academic Honor Roll. He is on track to earn his degree in marketing in four years. Grixby is also an active member of Nebraska s community outreach efforts and was named to the 2006 Brook Berringer Citizenship Team. Grixby s Career Statistics Defense ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks C-R BK PBU PI Hry / / / / Totals 49/ Punt Returns: ; in 2005, in 2006, in 2007 Kickoff Returns: 45-1,094-1, long-94 (TD) all in 2007 Single-Game Bests: Tackles 9 vs. Oklahoma, 2005 Solo Tackles 9 vs. Oklahoma, 2005 Pass Breakups 3 at Baylor, 2005, vs. Kansas State, 2005 Punt Returns 5 vs. Maine, 2005, vs. Colorado, 2005 Punt Return Yards 61 vs. Maine, 2005 Long Punt Return 48 at Baylor, 2005 Kickoff Returns 7 vs. Oklahoma State, 2007 Kickoff Return Yards 161 vs. Oklahoma State, 2007 Long Kickoff Return 94 vs. Kansas State, 2007 (TD) #75 Victory Haines Offensive Line One Letter Logan, Utah (Snow College)» 2007 First-Team Academic All-Big 12» Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner s Spring Academic Honor Roll (2006, 2007)» Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner s Fall Academic Honor Roll (2006, 2007)» 2007 Brook Berringer Citizenship Team Offensive lineman Victory Haines served in a reserve role in his two seasons in the Husker program. Haines played in two games during his senior year (USC, Kansas State) as a reserve offensive tackle. In 2006, he appeared in five games during his first season in a Nebraska uniform, playing in each of the first four games and also at Oklahoma State. The 6-7, 290-pound Haines enrolled at Nebraska in January of 2006, after previously playing at Snow College in Utah. Haines distinguished himself in the classroom during his short stint in Lincoln. He was a first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection in 2007, and a four-time member of the Big 12 Commissioiner s Academic Honor Roll. Haines picked up his degree in December and was also dependable in the community and was one of 10 Huskers named to the 2007 Brook Berringer Citizenship Team. #7 Frantz Hardy Wide Receiver Three Letters Miami, Fla. (Booker T. Washington/Butler County CC)» Tied School Record with Three TD Catches vs. KSU, 2007 Frantz Hardy provided Nebraska with a big-play receiving threat each of the past three years. The 6-1, 190-pound Hardy was a regular in the Nebraska receiving rotation for three seasons and used his speed to emerge as a deep threat. Hardy averaged 18.0 yards on his 54 career receptions. His receptions total placed him 25th on the NU career chart, while his 971 receiving yards are 18th in school history. Hardy s big-play ability allowed him to produce two of the top five single-game receiving efforts in school history, and five career receptions of 55 yards or longer. In 2007, Hardy played in all 12 games with one start and helped Nebraska re-write the school passing record book. Hardy finished the season with 15 catches for 305 yards, an average of 20.3 yards per catch. All three of Hardy s season-high three catches against Kansas State went for touchdowns, tying a Husker single-game record. He had four other games with two catches each. Hardy had a season-long 60-yard catch against Iowa State and a 56-yarder at Texas. Hardy also rushed three times for 39 yards and had two kickoff returns for 48 yards. Hardy played in all 14 games in 2006, and finished with 14 receptions for 317 yards (22.6 ypr). Hardy had his first touchdown catch of the season against Nicholls State, then exploded against Kansas with three catches for 159 yards, the fourth-highest total in school history. Hardy had a 78-yard touchdown in the second quarter, then hauled in a 75-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to give NU a lead. Teammate Terrence Nunn had a 75-yard touchdown in the game, marking the first time a Big 12 school had three touchdown passes of 75 yards or more in a game. Hardy had a key 13-yard run on a double reverse on a fourth-quarter scoring drive against Texas. A native of Miami, Fla., Hardy played in all 12 games with three starts in 2005, and had 25 catches for 394 yards, an average of 14.0 yards per catch. Hardy had a team season-long 73-yard catch in the opener against Maine and finished his NU debut with seven catches for 152 yards, the most receiving yards ever in a Husker debut and the sixth-best single-game total in school history. Hardy had four catches and his only touchdown of the year against Wake Forest and made three catches in the Alamo Bowl win over Michigan. Hardy joined the NU program from Butler County Community College in Kansas. Hardy s Career Statistics Year G/S No. Yds. Y/R Y/G Long TDs / vs. Maine / vs. Kansas / vs. Iowa State 3 Totals 38/ vs. Kansas 7 Single-Game Bests: Receptions 7 vs. Maine, 2005 Receiving Yards 159 vs. Kansas, 2006 Long Reception/TD Reception 78 vs. Kansas, 2006 TD Receptions 3 vs. Kansas State,

29 #86 Sean Hill Tight End One Letter Lisle, Ill. (Naperville North) After serving as a reserve for the first four years of his Nebraska career, tight end Sean Hill emerged as one of the Huskers top receiving threats in Hill was one of Nebraska s most improved players during spring ball and that carried over to the fall. Hill played in all 12 games in 2007, including six starts at tight end. He completed the season with 18 catches for 288 yards to tie for fifth on the team in receptions. The 6-3, 250-pound Hill made his first career catch at Wake Forest, hauling in a 25-yard touchdown catch just before halftime. He added two catches against USC, then broke out against Ball State with three receptions for 129 yards, including an NU season-long 73-yard touchdown catch. His yardage total was the third-best ever by a Nebraska tight end and the first 100-yard day by a tight end since The Illinois native added his third touchdown catch of the season a week later against Iowa State and made a career-high four catches at Missouri. He also snared three catches against Texas A&M, and had two receptions each against Texas and Kansas. Hill played in three games for Nebraska as a reserve in 2006, but did not have a catch. Hill did not see game action in 2004 or 2005, and redshirted in Hill was one of 20 Husker players to earn their bachelor s degree in December of Hill s Career Statistics Year G/S No. Yds. Y/R Y/G Long TDs / vs. Ball State 3 Single-Game Bests: Receptions 3 vs. Ball State, 2007 Receiving Yards 129 vs. Ball State, 2007 Long Reception/TD Reception 73 vs. Ball State, 2007 TD Receptions 1, three times all in 2007 #96 Brandon Johnson Defensive Tackle Two Letters Chicago, Ill. (Marshall/Graceland University/ Compton CC) Brandon Johnson provided depth in the Nebraska defensive front over the past two seasons. The 6-3, 315-pound Johnson played in a total of 13 games during his two-year Husker career. Johnson played in seven games during the 2007 campaign, and was in on three assisted tackles, one each against Texas A&M, Texas and Kansas. Johnson also served in a reserve role on the defensive line in 2006 and also saw action as a blocker on extra-point and field goal units. Johnson had an assisted tackle against Nicholls State. Originally from Chicago, Johnson joined the NU program during fall camp of 2006, coming to Lincoln from Compton Community College in California. #25 Andre Jones Cornerback Two Letters Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Choctawatchee/ Univ. of Kentucky/Fresno City CC) Andre Jones played a key role in the Nebraska secondary over the past two seasons, playing in 25 games while earning 13 starts at cornerback. Jones was a regular starter in 2006, then was part of the regular rotation in a deeper Husker cornerback group in Jones played in 11 of 12 games in 2007, and finished the season with 14 tackles, including eight solo stops and six assists. He made a season-high four tackles at Missouri, and added three unassisted stops at Kansas, including a tackle for loss. Jones also had a pair of pass breakups, one each against Nevada and Ball State. Jones made an impact in the return game as a senior, returning 17 kickoffs for 373 yards, and six punts for 83 yards, including a season-long 43-yarder against Nevada. After transferring from Fresno City Community College, Jones was thrust into immediate action for Nebraska in 2006, when returning starter Zack Bowman went down with a knee injury. The 6-0, 190-pound Jones was in the starting lineup from day one and played in all 14 games in Jones made 74 tackles, second only to linebacker Stewart Bradley, and led all Blackshirt defenders with 52 solo stops. His seven pass breakups were second on the team, trailing only Cortney Grixby s 11. Jones had a career-high nine tackles against Colorado and recorded seven tackles in six other games. He began a stretch of four straight games with seven tackles in an outstanding effort against Kansas. Jones ended a second-quarter Kansas scoring threat with an interception in the end zone, and added two breakups in the overtime win. Jones also made seven tackles and tied his career high with two breakups against No. 5 Texas. He had at least four tackles in every Big 12 game, and closed the year with seven tackles against Oklahoma, then added five tackles and a 12-yard sack against Auburn in the Cotton Bowl. In addition to standout play at Fresno City Community College, Jones also had previous Division I experience when he came to Nebraska. Jones played in three games as a true freshman at Kentucky in 2003, before an injury cut short his season. Jones Career Statistics Defense ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks C-R BK PBU PI Hry / / Totals 25/ Punt Returns: , long-43 in 2007; Kickoff Returns: , long-31 in 2007 Single-Game Bests: Tackles 9 vs. Colorado, 2006 Solo Tackles 7 at Iowa State, 2006 Interceptions 1 vs. Kansas, 2006 Pass Breakups 2 vs. Kansas, Texas, 2006 #9 Sam Keller Quarterback One Letter Danville, Calif. (San Ramon Valley/Arizona St.)» 2006 Nebraska Offensive Scout Team MVP» NU Season Completion Percentage Record (63.07 %)» Most Pass Completions in a Game (36 vs. USC, 2007) Quarterback Sam Keller made the most of his brief stint at Nebraska, earning the starting nod for the 2007 Huskers. Keller, a transfer from Arizona State, started the first nine games of the 2007 campaign before suffering a season-ending injury at Texas. Before the injury, the 6-4, 230-pound Keller played a leading role in Nebraska s record-setting passing season. Keller earned the starting job during spring practice and fall camp and proceeded to post impressive passing numbers. Keller finished the season by completing a Nebraska single-season record 63.1 percent of his passes (205-of-325) for 2,422 yards and 14 touchdowns. Keller s 2,422 yards are third on the Nebraska single-season chart and his passing yards per game are a Husker single-season best. Keller threw for better than 200 yards in seven of his nine starts, including a then-schoolrecord 438 passing yards in a victory over Ball State. In that contest, Keller completed 29-of-37 passes and had a season-high three touchdown passes. His 389 passing yards against USC also rank on the NU single-game top 10 list, while his 298 yards at Texas were just outside of the top 10. In addition to his three-touchdown effort against Ball State, Keller threw for two touchdowns each in four other games. Keller s assault on the Nebraska passing record book ended prematurely as he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury late in Nebraska s loss at Texas. The play of Keller helped Nebraska finish seventh nationally in passing offense and No. 9 in the country in total offense, as the Huskers had their best total offense average in 10 seasons. Keller began fall practice at Arizona State in 2006, but made the decision to transfer to Nebraska in late August. He sat out the season under NCAA transfer rules, but played a key role during Nebraska s game preparations. Keller unselfishly guided the Husker scout team and was NU s offensive scout team player of the year. Keller threw for more than 3,000 yards and 26 touchdowns in 19 games in a Sun Devil uniform between 2003 and He was at his best in 2005, throwing for more than 2,100 yards before a season-ending injury. He owns ASU s second-best career completion percentage (58.2 percent), as well as the lowest career interception percentage (.0291). As a starter, he averaged yards passing per game. Keller was a backup for ASU in his first two seasons in the program. A native of Danville, Calif., Keller played his high school football at San Ramon Valley High. Keller was one of 20 Husker seniors to graduate in December of

30 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL Keller s Career Statistics Arizona State ( ) Passing Year G/GS Att. Cmp. Int. Pct. Yds. Y/A Y/G LP TD Eff.R / / / , Nebraska-Redshirt / , Totals 28/ , Single-Game Bests: Pass Attempts 56 vs. Oregon, 2005 Pass Completions 36 vs. USC, 2007 Passing Yards 461 vs. LSU, 2005 Passing Touchdowns 4, four times, all in 2005 #19 Tyler Kester Cornerback One Letter Clearwater, Neb. Tyler Kester began his Nebraska career as a punter, but moved to defense in 2006 to add depth to the Husker secondary. Kester played in five games at cornerback over the past two seasons. Kester played in three games in 2007, seeing action against USC, Iowa State and Texas A&M, but he did not have a tackle. Nebraska lost two cornerbacks to injury early in the 2006 season, moving Kester into a reserve role. He appeared in games against Louisiana Tech and Nicholls State, but did not make a tackle. Kester was a backup punter behind Sam Koch in 2004 and 2005, but did not see game action. A walk-on, Kester redshirted in Kester is on track to earn his undergraduate degree in May. #13 Corey McKeon Linebacker Three Letters Naperville, Ill. (North)» 2006 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (AP, Coaches)» 2005 Second-Team All-Big 12 (AP, Kansas City Star, Dallas Morning News)» 2005 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches)» 2005 Sophomore All-American (CollegeFootballNews.com) Linebacker Corey McKeon was among the leaders of the Blackshirt defense each of the past three seasons. McKeon burst onto the scene at middle linebacker as a sophomore in 2005, and ranked among Nebraska s top three tacklers each of the past three seasons. McKeon appeared in 38 games during his career, including 35 starts in the past three years. He racked up 240 career tackles to finish in 13th place on the Huskers career tackles list, while his 36 career tackles for loss were just 1.5 TFL from the NU career top 10. McKeon s 98 tackles in 2005 led the team, while his season totals each of the past two seasons ranked third on the squad. As a senior, McKeon played in 12 games with 10 starts at the MIKE linebacker spot. He finished the year with 73 total tackles, including six tackles for loss and a sack. A solid pass defender, McKeon added six pass breakups and registered his fifth career interception at Wake Forest. McKeon had four games in 2007 with nine or more tackles, the first of which came against Iowa State when he had nine stops. McKeon had 10 tackles against Oklahoma State, then had a season-high 14 stops against Texas A&M a week later. McKeon also had his only sack of the season against the Aggies. He added his third double-figure tackle game of the year with 10 stops, including seven solo tackles at Colorado. McKeon started each of the 13 games he appeared in at the middle linebacker position in Despite suffering a mid-season ankle injury against Kansas State, McKeon missed only one game and ranked third on the team with 69 tackles. He made at least one tackle in every game, including 11 games with four or more tackles, highlighted by a season-best nine tackles in three games at USC, Kansas and Oklahoma. His eight tackles for loss tied for fifth on the squad, and he added one sack, three pass breakups and two quarterback hurries. McKeon also forced one fumble and recovered another. McKeon s play netted him honorable-mention All-Big 12 honors from the conference coaches. McKeon capped his junior season with five tackles, including a tackle for loss and a fumble caused in the Cotton Bowl against Auburn. The Blackshirts limited Auburn to just 178 yards and 12 first downs in the game. McKeon s play assisted the Huskers to a No. 2 showing in the Big 12 in scoring defense. McKeon won the starting MIKE linebacker job during 2005 fall camp and proceeded to have a breakout season. He led the Huskers in tackles with 98 and set an NU linebacker record with 22 tackles for loss, the second-best total in school history regardless of position. McKeon had five double-figure tackle efforts in 2006, and added seven sacks, three interceptions, eight breakups and 11 quarterback hurries. He had at least one tackle for loss in nine of 12 games, including eight contests with multiple stops behind the line. McKeon s seven sacks ranked second on the NU linebacker season chart and were also second on the team. His play-making ability played a key part in Nebraska leading the nation with 50 sacks and 124 tackles for loss. The Blackshirt defense also ranked in the top 30 nationally in all four major defensive categories. McKeon ran back an interception 30 yards for a touchdown to open the scoring in a 31-3 win over Wake Forest, one of three NU defensive touchdowns in the game. He had another dominant performance in a double-overtime win over Iowa State, with 11 tackles, and five tackles for loss, setting a single-game Husker linebacker record. He added two sacks, two hurries and a breakup against the Cyclones. McKeon capped his sophomore year with 11 tackles, including three tackles for loss in the Alamo Bowl against Michigan. McKeon s performance earned him postseason recognition. He was a second-team All-Big 12 pick by the Associated Press, Kansas City Star and Dallas Morning News, while the league s coaches gave him honorable-mention accolades. Before earning his starting job, McKeon saw the field in one game as a redshirt freshman. He recorded his first career interception against Western Illinois, but did not see the field again in He redshirted in his first season in McKeon was one of 20 Huskers to earn their degree in December of McKeon s Career Statistics Defense ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks C-R BK PBU PI Hry Redshirt / / / / Totals 38/ Interceptions TD; 1-5 vs. Western Illinois, 2004; 1-30 (TD) vs. Wake Forest; 1-19 vs. Kansas, 1-0; vs. Kansas State, 2005; 1-11 vs. Wake Forest, 2007 Single-Game Bests: Tackles 14 vs. Texas A&M, 2007 Solo Tackles 9 vs. Iowa State, 2005 vs. Michigan, 2005 Tackles for Loss 5-23 vs. Iowa State, 2005 (school linebacker record) Sacks 2, vs. Wake Forest, vs. Iowa State, 2005 QB Hurries 3 vs. Iowa State, 2005 Passes Broken Up 2 vs. Kansas State, 2005 #81 Josh Mueller Tight End Four Letters Columbus, Neb. (Lakeview)» 2007 First-Team Academic All-Big 12» 2006 Second-Team Academic All-Big 12» Four-Time Big 12 Commissioner's Fall Honor Roll (2003, 2005, 2006, 2007)» Three-Time Big 12 Commissioner's Spring Honor Roll (2005, 2006, 2007) Tight end Josh Mueller played a prominent role on the Husker offense each of the past four seasons. The 6-5, 265-pound Mueller earned four letters, while being in Nebraska s regular tight end rotation since Mueller provided Nebraska with a large receiving target and solid blocking at the line. Mueller appeared in 44 games during his Husker career, including five starts and made six career receptions. He also played a role on the NU special teams as a blocker on kicking attempts and on the kickoff return unit. Mueller was one of four tight ends to see significant action in 2007, and battled injuries to play in nine games, but he did not have a reception. During his junior season, Mueller played in all 14 games and caught five passes for 26 yards, including touchdowns against Louisian Tech and Kansas State. He had two catches for 10 yards, including a six-yard TD against Tech, then had a three-yard touchdown grab in the second quarter at Kansas State. He also caught single passes against Troy and Colorado. Mueller was part of a four-man Husker tight end group that produced 35 receptions and 10 touchdowns. The blocking of the group also keyed an NU running game that averaged better than 170 yards per game.

31 Mueller saw action in all 12 games in 2005, including starts against Iowa State, Missouri and Kansas State. Mueller s first career catch was a career-long 18-yarder against Kansas State. Mueller played in nine games as a redshirt freshman in 2004, with his play increasing late in the season after an injury to Matt Herian. Mueller joined the Nebraska program in 2003 as one of the nation s top tight end prospects and redshirted in his first season. A seven-time Big 12 Academic Honor Roll pick, Mueller was a first-team academic All-Big 12 pick in 2007, and a second-team honoree in He was one of 20 Huskers who graduated in December of Mueller s Career Statistics Receiving Year G/S No. Yds. Y/C Y/G Long TDs 2003 Redshirt / / vs. Kansas / vs. Troy / Totals 44/ vs. Kansas 2 #77 Carl Nicks Offensive Tackle Two Letters Salinas, Calif. (North Salinas/New Mexico St./ Hartnell JC)» 2007 Second-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches)» 2007 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Associated Press) Offensive tackle Carl Nicks made stready progress throughout his brief Nebraska career, capped by earning postseason honors in The 6-5, 330-pound Nicks was one of Nebraska s top offensive line performers last fall, holding down the left tackle spot and assisting Nebraska to its top offensive output in 10 seasons. Nicks played in all 12 games with 11 starts at left tackle in His play allowed Nebraska to post the top three passing days in school history and rank No. 7 nationally in passing offense at yards per game. The Huskers also averaged better than 468 yards of total offense per game to finish ninth in the country in that category. Nicks and his offensive line mates also paved the way for Nebraska junior I-back Marlon Lucky to gain more than 1,000 yards rushing and post the top season all-purpose yardage total for a Husker since Nicks play at his left tackle spot earned him second-team All-Big 12 honors from the Big 12 Coaches and honorable-mention recognition by the Associated Press. Nicks appeared in 11 games during his first season at Nebraska, serving as the top backup behind starting right tackle Matt Slauson for much of the campaign. Nicks made a pair of starts to end the season against Colorado and in the Big 12 Championship Game against Oklahoma while Slauson nursed an injury. Nicks also served as a regular blocker on the Huskers PAT and field goal units. Nicks played in all four non-conference games, but did not see action in three of the next four contests as he battled injuries. He then appeared in each of the final six games. His play helped Nebraska rank 14th nationally in total offense and feature one of the nation s most-balanced attacks. Nicks came to Nebraska from Hartnell Junior College. He had prior Division I experience, beginning his college career at New Mexico State. #83 Terrence Nunn Wide Receiver Four Letters Houston, Texas (Cypress Falls)» 2005 First-Team All-Big 12, Punt Returner (Austin American-Statesman, KC Star)» 2005 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (AP, Coaches)» 2005 Sophomore All-American Punt Returner (CollegeFootballNews.com)» Second on Nebraska s Career Receptions Chart (136)» Second on Nebraska s Career Receiving Yardage Chart (1,762) Wide receiver Terrence Nunn was a dependable performer in Nebraska s offensive attack each of the past four seasons. Nunn played in all 49 games during his Nebraska career, cracking the starting lineup as a true freshman and earning 37 starts in his career. Nunn finished No. 2 on the Huskers career receptions and receiving yardage list. Nunn s career receptions total fell just seven catches shy of Johnny Rodgers school record of 143. Nunn also recorded a pair of 40-catch seasons during his career and owns two of the top eight single-season receptions totals in school history. Nunn was a model of consistency throughout his career, including a streak of 32 straight games with a catch that spanned four seasons and was the second-longest streak in NU history. In 2007, Nunn played in all 12 games with 10 starts at Z receiver. He finished the year with 35 catches for 452 yards. Nunn s play helped the Huskers shatter the school passing record book and finish No. 7 nationally in passing offense and ninth in total offense. Nunn had six games with three or more catches as a senior, led by a six-catch effort at Wake Forest. Nunn hauled in five passes against Kansas State, when he also had his lone touchdown of the season, a seven-yarder in the fourth quarter. He had four catches for a season-high 88 yards in his career finale at Colorado, and also made four receptions against USC and Oklahoma State in Lincoln. Nunn finished the 2006 season with a team-high 42 receptions for 597 yards and three touchdowns. He became the 13th Husker to break the 1,000-yard career receiving mark early in the season, and caught more than one pass in all but two games, including five contests with at least four receptions. Nunn totaled a season-high five catches against both Louisiana Tech and Texas and broke the 100-yard barrier for the first time in his career with 102 yards on four catches against Troy, including a 67-yard catch. Nunn also hauled in a career-long 75-yard reception to score NU s opening touchdown against Kansas less than one minute into the contest and finished the game with three catches for 98 yards. In addition to the TD catch against KU, he added scoring receptions against Missouri on a reverse pass from fellow wideout Maurice Purify and opened the scoring with a touchdown against Colorado. Nunn played a key role in Nebraska s punt return game. He returned a team-high 18 punts for an average of 8.5 yards per return. Nunn had a season-long 31-yard punt return against USC that set up a first-quarter field goal. Nunn started all 12 games at the Z receiver spot in 2005, and finished the year with 43 catches, then the fourth-most in school history. He compiled 495 receiving yards, an average of 11.5 yards per catch, and caught seven touchdown passes, tying teammate Nate Swift for the team lead, the most by any Husker in 13 seasons. After not having a touchdown catch in his first 15 career games, Nunn recorded five touchdown receptions in a five-game stretch during Big 12 play, beginning with his first two career touchdowns against Texas Tech. He also had two touchdowns in the Alamo Bowl against Michigan. Nunn caught at least one pass in all 12 games, including seven games with four or more receptions. He snagged a career-best eight receptions against Iowa State and finished the year in strong fashion with at least four catches in each of the final five games. Nunn teamed with fellow Husker sophomore Cortney Grixby to give Nebraska an excellent punt return unit. NU finished the season ranked 17th nationally in punt returns, averaging 12.9 yards per attempt. Nunn was a major factor in that ranking, as he finished third nationally in punt returns with an 18.3-yard average, including 62-yard returns against both Maine and Pittsburgh. His 135 punt return yards against Maine were the most by a Big 12 player in The all-around play of Nunn was recognized with postseason honors. He was a firstteam All-Big 12 selection as a punt returner by the Austin American-Statesman and the Kansas City Star. He also earned honorable-mention All-Big 12 honors from the Associated Press as an all-purpose player and was honorable-mention all-conference selection as a receiver by the Big 12 Coaches. Nunn made an instant impact during his freshman season, emerging as a play-maker during fall camp. Nunn started six games in 2004, and his start in the season opener marked the first time since World War II an NU offensive skill player started the first game of his true freshman season. Nunn finished with 16 receptions for 218 yards, with a season-long 55-yard reception at Kansas State to set up a Nebraska touchdown. Nunn capped the year in strong fashion, registering five-catch efforts against both Iowa State and Colorado. His five receptions against Colorado covered a season-high 69 yards, part of a 300-plus yard passing day for Nebraska. Nunn is on track to graduate in May of 2008, picking up his undergraduate degree in four years. Nunn s Career Statistics Receiving Year G/S No. Yds. Y/R Y/G Long TDs / at Kansas State / vs. Michigan / vs. Kansas / vs. W. Forest, Colo. 1 Totals 49/ , vs. Kansas 11 Punt Returns: (12.7 avg) overall; (18.3 avg) in 2005; (8.5 avg) in 2006; 1-0 in 2007 Rushing: overall; in 2004; in 2005; in 2006; 3-(-10) in 2007 Single-Game Bests: Receptions 8 vs. Iowa State, 2005 Receiving Yards 102 vs. Troy, 2006 Long Reception 75 vs. Kansas, 2006 Long Rush 21 vs. Western Illinois, 2004 Long Punt Return 62 vs. Maine, Pittsburgh, 2005 Touchdown Receptions 2 vs. Texas Tech, 2005, Michigan, 2005 Alamo Bowl 67

32 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL» 2007 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (AP, Coaches)» 2007 Nebraska Defensive Most Valuable Player» 2005 Big 12 Commissioner's Spring Academic Honor Roll Linebacker Steve Octavien capped his career with an impressive senior season, leading the Huskers in tackles in The solid senior season came after Octavien battled injuries that kept him on the sidelines for the majority of the 2006 and 2007 seasons. The 6-0, 240-pound Octavien started eight of 12 games at WILL linebacker and racked up a team-high 92 tackles in 2007, including 56 solo stops. He also paced NU defenders with 15 tackles for loss, totaling 52 yards and his nine quarterback hurries were also a team high. For his efforts, Octavien was named the Huskers 2007 Defensive MVP and also earned honorable-mention All-Big 12 honors. Octavien had eight or more tackles in seven games during the 2007 season, including four double-figure tackle games. He also contributed two or more tackles for loss six times on the year. Octavien opened the year with a sack and a pair of tackles for loss against Nevada, and added two TFLs against both Wake Forest and USC. He posted his first double-figure tackle game with 11 stops in a win over Iowa State. Against Texas A&M, Octavien had a career-high 13 stops, starting a five-game stretch to finish the year in which he totaled 53 tackles. He had 11 tackles against Kansas, and made nine tackles, including a career-high three tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks against Kansas State. He finished his career with 12 tackles and a pair of tackles for loss at Colorado. Octavien played in nine games in 2006 and finished with 32 tackles, including four tackles for loss and a sack. His play helped Nebraska rank in the top 25 nationally in scoring defense. Octavien missed five games during the season as a result of a leg injury. He recorded at least five tackles three times, including a season-high 10 stops, with two for loss, against Texas. His strong effort against the Longhorns also featured a forced fumble and pass breakup. He closed the year with three solo tackles and his first career sack in the Cotton Bowl against Auburn. Octavien missed all but one quarter of the 2005 season after suffering a broken leg that forced him to redshirt. He did manage to make four tackles, including two for loss, in his brief debut against Maine in the season opener. Octavien joined Nebraska after starring at William Rainey Harper College in 2003 and A sociology major, Octavien was one of 20 Huskers to graduate in December of Octavien s Career Statistics Defense ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks C-R BK PBU PI Hry. 2005* 1/ / / Totals 22/ *-Medical redshirt in 2005 Single-Game Bests: Tackles 13 vs. Texas A&M, 2007 Solo Tackles 7, four times Tackles for Loss 3-20 vs. Kansas State, 2007 Sacks vs. Kansas State, 2007 #15 Steve Octavien Linebacker Two Letters Naples, Fla. (Lely/William Rainey Harper College) #85 J.B. Phillips Tight End Four Letters Colleyville, Texas (Heritage)» Three-Time CoSIDA Academic All-District VII (2005, 2006, 2007)» Four-Time First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2004, 2005, 2006)» Five-Time Big 12 Commissioner s Fall Honor Roll (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)» Four-Time Big 12 Commissioner s Spring Honor Roll (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) Tight end J.B. Phillips was a key contributor for Nebraska each of the past four seasons. Phillips made 34 appearances in the starting lineup during his Husker career, while participating in all 49 games since Phillips first made his named as a blocking tight end, but also developed into a receiving threat. Phillips finished his career with 30 pass receptions, including three career touchdown catches. During his senior season, Phillips was one of the veteran leaders on the Husker offense, and played in all 12 games with 10 starts. He logged his third career touchdown with a 13-yard reception against Oklahoma State. In 2006, Phillips played in all 14 games with 12 starts and had13 catches for 82 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Phillips 13 receptions topped the tight end group and he produced five games with two or more catches, while nabbing touchdowns against Louisiana Tech and Troy. Phillips tied his career high with three receptions against Nicholls State. Phillips was named Nebraska s Most Improved Offensive Player during spring practice in 2005, and went on to finish sixth on the team with 15 receptions. He had at least one catch in nine of 12 games, made eight receptions in the season s final four games and had five multi-catch contests. Phillips career-high three catches covered 21 yards in the 30-3 win over Colorado. He had two catches for a career-high 28 yards in the Huskers win over Kansas State, including a career-long 22-yard grab. Phillips also had two receptions each against Maine, Pittsburgh and Kansas. As a redshirt freshman in 2004, Phillips was a solid situational player at tight end, serving as a lead blocker in many of NU s rushing packages. He redshirted in his first season in In addition to his on-field success, Phillips flourished in the classroom. He was an academic All-Big 12 selection four straight years and was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District VII team for the third time last fall. Phillips picked up his undergraduate degree in marketing in December of 2006, finishing in just 3 1/2 years, and competed as a graduate student in He is on pace to complete his master s degree work by this May. Phillips Career Statistics Receiving Year G/S No. Yds. Y/R Y/G Long TDs 2003 Redshirt / / , vs. Kansas St / , twice / , Oklahoma State 1 Totals 49/ vs. Kansas St. 3 Single-Game Bests: Receptions 3 vs. Colorado, 2005; vs. Nicholls State, 2006 Receiving Yards 28 vs. Kansas State, 2005 Long Reception 22 yards vs. Kansas State, 2005 #68 Jordan Picou Offensive Line One Letter Rialto, Calif. (Eisenhower/Mt. San Antonio CC) Jordan Picou closed out his Husker career as a reserve offensive lineman in Picou was a versatile performer who provided depth at both guard and center while at Nebraska. Picou played in three games during his senior season, appearing in contests against Nevada, Oklahoma State and Kansas State. Picou played in Nebraska wins over Nicholls State and Troy in 2006, then practiced briefly to the defensive line to add depth late in the season. The California native redshirted in his first season in the program in He came to Lincoln following two years at Mt. San Antonio Community College in California. Picou is majoring in sociology and is on track to graduate in May of #86 Andy Poulosky Defensive End Two Letters Ponca, Neb. Defensive end Andy Poulosky continued to progress during his Nebraska career and played a valuable role on the defensive line as a senior. A Nebraska native, Poulosky saw action in 11 of 12 games during his senior season, and finished with seven tackles. He made one stop each against Iowa State and Missouri, then drew his lone career start against Oklahoma State and had four tackles, including a tackle for loss. He added a three-yard sack against Texas on the final play of the first half. Poulosky also served as a blocker on Nebraska s kicking teams. Poulosky played in six games in 2006, and served on Nebraska s field goal and PAT units for part of the year, in addition to his reserve role at defensive end for the Huskers. He made his first career tackle against Nicholls State and had a three-yard tackle for loss against Troy. Poulosky was a reserve end in 2005, but did not see game action. He appeared in the 2004 season opener against Western Illinois as a freshman, but did not record a tackle. He redshirted in Poulosky is a psychology major and is on track to complete his degree in May of 2008.

33 #16 Maurice Purify Wide Receiver Two Letters Eureka, Calif. (San Francisco City College)» 2007 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches)» 2007 Nebraska Offensive MVP» 2006 Second-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches)» 2006 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (AP)» Second on Nebraska Season TD (9 in 2007) and Career TD Reception Lists (16)» Second on Single-Season Receptions List (57 in 2007) Wide receiver Maurice Purify left his mark in the Husker receiving record book after just two seasons at Nebraska. The 6-4, 220-pound Purify quickly demonstrated his ability to be a difference-maker in the Nebraska offense shortly after his arrival in 2006, and he continued to make big plays throughout his career. Purify finished his Husker career sixth on the NU career receptions list with 91 and fifth in receiving yards with 1,444. His 16 career touchdowns also placed him second on the Nebraska career charts, trailing only 1972 Heisman winner Johnny Rodgers. Purify played in 11 games with four starts in 2007 and had one of the most prolific seasons ever by a Husker receiver. He caught 57 passes for 814 yards and nine touchdowns, including seven games with five or more receptions. His 57 catches were the second-most in NU history, trailing only teammate Marlon Lucky s total in The 814 yards rank third on the Nebraska single-season list and were the most by a Husker since Rodgers in 1972, while Purify s nine touchdown catches are second on the single-season list as well. The California native grabbed seven passes for 80 yards against No. 1 USC. He helped Nebraska produce a 400-plus passing day in a victory over Ball State with six catches for 122 yards and the game-winning touchdown in the final two minutes. Purify caught a combined nine passes over the next three games then exploded down the stretch. At Kansas, he caught seven passes for a career-high 158 yards, the fourth-best singlegame total in school history. He also caught three touchdown passes to tie a school record, and had a season-long 60-yard reception. The following week against Kansas State, Purify made six catches for 108 yards to contribute to NU s record-breaking passing day. He capped his career with a career-high 11 receptions for 136 yards at Colorado. For the second time in three games he tied the school single-game record with three touchdown catches, and his 11 receptions tied for third on the single-game list. Purify became the first player in Nebraska history with three straight 100-yard receiving days, and his four games topping the century mark in 2007 was a season record. For his efforts, Purify was chosen by his teammates as Nebraska s Offensive MVP and he was an honorable-mention All-Big 12 pick. Purify played in all 14 games with five starts and finished 2006 as the Huskers secondleading receiver with 34 receptions for a team-high 630 yards and seven touchdown catches. His seven scores led the team and tied for sixth on the Nebraska season charts. Purify was the big-play threat for the Huskers, averaging an impressive 18.5 yards per catch. Among his 34 receptions, 29 went for first downs, and he had 14 catches of more than 20 yards. Purify caught his first career touchdown on a 42-yard reception against Nicholls State. His game began to elevate at the start of Big 12 play, including four catches for 91 yards in the victory over Kansas. His second career touchdown came on a 27-yard catch at Iowa State with only three seconds remaining in the first half staking NU to a 21-7 lead. He added four receptions at Kansas State, then had a career-long 63-yard touchdown reception in Nebraska s near-upset of Texas. His outing against Oklahoma State featured season-high totals of six catches and two touchdowns with 65 yards receiving. Purify accounted for two more scores against Missouri, including a 28-yard touchdown pass to Terrence Nunn on his first career pass attempt. In the second quarter, Purify added a seven-yard touchdown catch from Zac Taylor. His nine-yard catch for the winning touchdown against Texas A&M helped the Huskers clinch the Big 12 North Division title. He had three catches for 51 yards in the regular-season finale against Colorado, then capped the year with three catches against Oklahoma, and one against Auburn in the Cotton Bowl. His efforts earned him second-team All-Big 12 honors from the league s coaches. Purify joined the Huskers in 2006 after two years at San Francisco City College. Purify s Career Statistics Receiving Year G/S No. Yds. Y/R Y/G Long TDs / vs. Texas / vs. Kansas 9 Totals 25/9 91 1, vs. Texas 16 Rushing: ; in 2006; in 2007; Passing: 1-for-1; 28 yards; 1 TD in 2006 Single-Game Bests: Receptions 11 vs. Colorado, 2007 Receiving Yards 158 vs. Kansas, 2007 Long Reception 63 vs. Texas, 2006 (TD) Touchdown Receptions 3 vs. Kansas, Colorado, 2007 (ties school record) #85 Thomas Rice Defensive End One Letter Lincoln, Neb. (East)» 2007 Nebraska Scout Team Defensive MVP» 2004 Big 12 Commissioner's Spring Academic Honor Roll Senior Thomas Rice provided depth on the Husker defensive front throughout his Husker career. Rice served the majority of his career on the scout team, and saw action against Kansas State on Senior Day in Rice made the most of his lone appearance on the Memorial Stadium playing field, as he registered an unassisted tackle against Kansas State. He was also rewarded for his value to the Huskers weekly preparation, as he was chosen by his teammates as the 2007 Scout Team Defensive MVP. Rice was also a reserve on the line from 2004 to 2006, but did not see game action. He redshirted in Rice also spent the 2007 spring semester as a member of the NU wrestling team, filling in for an injured regular starter at heavyweight. Rice is on track to earn his degree in civil engineering in May of #51 Bo Ruud Linebacker Four Letters Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast)» 2006 First-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches)» Three-Time Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (AP 2005, 2006; Coaches 2007)» 2007 Guy Chamberlin Trophy Winner» Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week vs. Missouri (2006), vs. Maine (2005)» Two-Time Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2004, 2007)» Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner s Spring Honor Roll (2004, 2006)» Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner s Fall Honor Roll (2003, 2006) Linebacker Bo Ruud finished an outstanding Nebraska career during the 2007 season, his third consecutive year as a starter. Ruud developed a knack for being around the football throughout his career and by the end of 2007 he joined his older brother, Barrett, and father, Tom, among the top 30 tacklers in Nebraska school history. Ruud s 216 career tackles rank 22nd on the Nebraska career chart, and he had 10 games with eight or more tackles. He finished with six career fumbles caused, four fumble recoveries and five interceptions. He returned three of his five interceptions for touchdowns, including two memorable touchdowns on back-to-back weeks in After lining up as the WILL linebacker for his first three years, Ruud switched to the SAM spot as a senior. He played in and started 10 games, missing the Texas and Kansas games because of injury. He finished the year tied for fifth on the team with 54 tackles, including 28 solo stops. He also added four tackles for loss and caused a pair of fumbles. Ruud had a tackle for loss in each of NU s first three games, then made six tackles, and returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown to ignite the comeback win over Ball State. A week later, Ruud made 14 tackles in the win over Iowa State and gave Nebraska a comfortable lead with a 93-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter. The return was the third-longest in school history and the longest ever by a Husker linebacker. The Lincoln native suffered a knee injury early in the game against Texas A&M, which also forced him to the sideline for the next two games. He returned for the season s final two games and capped his career with eight tackles at Colorado. Despite missing most of three games, Ruud was an honorable-mention All-Big 12 choice. Ruud started 13 games at WILL linebacker in 2006, and earned first-team All-Big 12 honors from the league coaches. He tied for fourth on the team with 65 tackles and made seven tackles for loss helping Nebraska rank among the Big 12 leaders in scoring defense and rushing defense. Ruud also had two sacks, two interceptions, a team-high three forced fumbles and also recovered a pair of fumbles. Ruud had seven games with at least five tackles, led by a season-high nine in road matchups against USC and Iowa State. Each of his seven tackles for loss came in a sixweek span between the Kansas and Missouri games. Ruud an impressive effort in the win over Missouri that garnered him a second career Big 12 Defensive Player-of-the-Week award. He made seven tackles, including five solo stops, and a 13-yard sack. Additionally, Ruud also intercepted a pass, and forced and recovered a fumble in the fourth quarter to seal the Husker win. In the Big 12 title game against Oklahoma, Ruud had two tackles and breakup, while adding a quarterback hurry that forced an interception. He made three tackles and recovered a fumble in the Cotton Bowl. Ruud stepped into a starting role in week two of his sophomore season and went on 69

34 2008 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL to earn honorable-mention All-Big 12 honors. He made 80 tackles and tied for third on the team with 14 tackles for loss. He had at least five tackles in 10 of 11 games, including a pair of double-figure efforts. He totaled a career-high 15 stops against Kansas State and tied the Nebraska linebacker record with five TFLs. Ruud recorded his first career touchdown with a 27-yard interception return against Maine. He also had five tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery in the game and earned Big 12 Defensive Player-of-the-Week honors. Ruud had his first career double-figure tackle effort with 12 stops and two tackles for loss at Missouri, then posted a career-high 15 tackles against Kansas State. He also had a career-high five tackles for loss against KSU, tying the Nebraska linebacker record. He added three tackles for loss and a sack at Colorado to cap the regular season. Ruud suffered a broken arm in pre-bowl practice and missed the Alamo Bowl game with Michigan. Ruud played in all 11 games and finished with 17 total tackles, including 12 solo stops, and added two quarterback pressures against Baylor. Ruud had three games with a season-high three tackles, including the season opener against Western Illinois, along with games vs. Texas Tech and Baylor. Ruud redshirted in his first season at Nebraska in 2003.The Lincoln native was a fourtime Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll selection and two-time second-team Academic All-Big 12 selection. He was one of 20 Huskers to graduate in December of Ruud s Career Statistics Defense ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks C-R BK PBU PI Hry Redshirted / / / / Totals 46/ Interceptions TD total; 1-27 (TD) vs. Maine, 2005; 1-14 vs. Louisiana Tech, 1-40 vs. Missouri, 2006; 1-34 (TD) vs. Ball State, 2007; 1-93 (TD) vs. Iowa State, 2007 Single-Game Bests: Tackles 15 vs. Kansas State, 2005 Solo Tackles 10 vs. Kansas State, 2005 Tackles for Loss 5-10 vs. Kansas State, 2005 (tied NU linebacker record) Sacks 1 four times, most recently vs. Missouri, 2006 #48 Andy Sand Fullback One Letter Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast)» 2007 First-Team Academic All-Big 12» Four-Time Big 12 Commissioner s Spring Academic Honor Roll (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)» Four-Time Big 12 Commissioner s Fall Academic Honor Roll (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) Andy Sand served in a valuable role as a reserve tight end during his first four seasons in the Nebraska program. However, a move to fullback late in his junior season allowed Sand to make an impact in the Husker offense as a senior. Sand played in all 12 games in 2007, including three starts at fullback. In addition to serving as a valuable blocker for Nebraska s record-setting passing offense, Sand caught three passes for 31 yards out of the backfield. He had a 15-yard catch in the opener against Nevada, then nabbed two receptions for 16 yards at Texas. Sand also had an assisted tackle against Iowa State. Sand did not see game action prior to He was a reserve tight end in 2004 and 2005, before switching positions during the 2006 season. A walk-on, Sand redshirted in his first season with the Huskers in Sand was strong in the classroom, being named to the Big 12 Commissioner s Academic Honor Roll eight times during his career, and earning first-team Academic All-Big 12 honors in He was part of a large group of Huskers who graduated in December of #42 Matt Senske Fullback One Letter Bellevue, Neb. (East)» 2007 First-Team Academic All-Big 12» 2007 Big 12 Commissioner s Fall Academic Honor Roll» Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner s Spring Academic Honor Roll (2005, 2007)» Two-Time Brook Berringer Citizenship Team Member (2006, 2007) Matt Senske began his Nebraska career as a dual-sport athlete, then concentrated strictly on football over the latter half of his career. He spent his final three seasons as a reserve fullback with the Huskers and saw game action in each of his final two years. A back injury held Senske back in his senior season, but he appeared in NU s Senior Day win over Kansas State. In 2006, Senske played in four games, as a backup fullback. He made wo catches for 13 yards out of the backfield against Troy and scored his first career touchdown in the third quarter on a one-yard pass from backup quarterback Joe Ganz. Senske moved to fullback in 2005, but did not see game action. He previously served as a reserve linebacker after joining the team through a walk-on tryout in the fall of Senske joined the team after throwing the javelin and discus for the Husker track team. Senske was a first-team Academic All-Big 12 pick in 2007 and was a three-time Big 12 honor roll pick. He was one of 20 NU seniors to graduate in December of Senior Bryan Wilson was a key member of the Nebraska secondary over his final two seasons in the program. Wilson was a top reserve at safety over his final two years and also played a key role in Nebraska s nickel and dime defensive packages. Wilson was in the Huskers regular safety rotation in the 2007 season and played in all 12 games, including his only career start against Texas A&M. Wilson finished the season with 17 total tackles, including 10 solo stops. He made a career-high five tackles at Missouri and had four other games with two tackles. He was also a key special teams performer. Wilson played in all 14 games during his junior season, seeing extensive time as a safety in Nebraska s nickel package. He was also on NU s kickoff return, kickoff coverage and punt teams. He finished the year with four tackles, including one for loss, and recovered a fumble against Troy. Wilson posted a season-high two stops, one for a loss, against Kansas State. His special teams play helped NU rank 16 nationally in kickoff coverage. Wilson was a reserve cornerback in 2005, and played in NU s season-opening victory over Maine, but did not have a tackle. He did not play the remainder of the season. He joined the NU program after two seasons at Pierce College in his homestate of California. Wilson picked up his degree in sociology in December of Wilson s Career Statistics Defense ( Tackles ) Fum. QB Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks C-R BK PBU PI Hry / / / Totals 27/ Single-Game Bests: Tackles 5 at Missouri, 2007 Solo Tackles 3 at Missouri, 2007 #9 Bryan Wilson Safety Two Letters Granada Hills, Calif. (Pierce College) 70

35 Husker Spring Game History Nebraska Spring Game Results Previous Scores 1950 Varsity 13, Alumni Varsity 27, Alumni Varsity 7, Alumni Varsity 16, Alumni White 25, Red Red 14, White Alumni 14, Varsity Varsity 22, Alumni Varsity 14, Alumni Varsity 22, Alumni Varsity 14, Alumni Varsity 35, Alumni Red 33, White Red 21, White White 25, Red Red 33, White White 28, Red Red 16, White White 26, Red White 10, Red Red 23, White Red 64, White White 21, Red Red 35, White Red 41, White White 20, Red White 29, Red Red 23, White White 14, Red Red 27, White Red 38, White White 22, Red Red 24, White Red 37, White Red 35, White Red 26, White Red 70, White Red 33, White Red 37, White White 40, Red Red 44, White Red 43, White Red 33, White Red 29, White Red 43, White White 40, Red Red 20, White Red 34, White White 24, Red Red 27, White Red 21, White Red 16, White Red 17, White Red 13, White Red 35, White White 42, Red Red 35, White , White 0 Red leads series Varsity lead series over Alumni Nebraska Spring Game Records Team Records Most first downs--33, Reds 1973 Most first downs, both teams--53, Reds 33, Whites 20, 1973 Most passes attempted--49, Reds, 2004 Most passes attempted, both teams--76; Reds 45, Whites, 31, 2005 Most passes completed--29, Reds, 2004 Best completion percentage--.800, Reds (8-10), 1963 Most yards passing--366, Whites, 2005 Most yards passing, both teams--606, Reds 240, Whites 366, 2005 Most yards rushing--407, Reds, 1987 Most fumbles--11, Whites, 1965 Most fumbles, both teams--18, Reds 7, Whites 11, 1965 Most points--70, Reds, 1986 Most points, both teams--85, Reds 64, Whites 21, 1971 Fewest points, both teams--13, Reds 13, Whites 0, 2003; Varsity 7, Alumni 6, 1952 Individual Records Most TD passes--4, Joe Dailey, Red, 2004 Most TD pass receptions--3, Riley Washington, White, 1995 Longest TD run from scrimmage--91, Bobby Newcombe, White, 1998 Longest punt return for TD--91 yards, Joe Blahak, Red, 1971 Longest kickoff return for TD--100 yards, Mike Demps, Red, 1999; Titus Brothers, White, 2006 Longest TD pass--80 yards, Jerry Dunlap to Jamie Worden, White, 1987; Tommie Frazier to Reggie Baul, Red, 1995 Longest interception return for TD--91 yards, Wonder Monds, White, 1973 Longest fumble return for TD--94 yards, Greg McGraw, Red, 1999 Most points--18, Tony Davis, Red, 1973; Steve Taylor, Red, 1986; Terry Rodgers, White, 1987; Riley Washington, White, 1995 Most PATs--7, Dale Klein, Red, 1986 Most yards passing--357, Zac Taylor, White, 2005 Best completion percentage , Dennis Claridge, Red (7-7), 1963 Most pass receptions--8, Dave Shamblin, White, 1973 Most yards receiving--184, Reggie Baul, Red, 1995 Most yards rushing--207, Keith Jones, Red, 1987 Nebraska s Red-White Spring Game has attracted at least 54,000 fans to Memorial Stadium each of the past four seasons. 71