2014 husker football

2014 Nebraska ScheduleDate Opponent (TV) Time/ResultAug. 30 Florida Atlantic (BTN) W, 55-7Sept. 6 McNeese State (ESPNU) W, 31-24Sept. 13 at Fresno State (CBS Sports Net.) W, 55-19Sept. 20 Miami (ESPN2) W, 41-31Sept. 27 Illinois (HC) (BTN) W, 45-14Oct. 4 at Michigan State (ABC) 7 p.m.Oct. 18 at Northwestern (BTN) 6:30 p.m.Oct. 25 Rutgers TBANov. 1 Purdue TBANov. 15 at Wisconsin TBANov. 22 Minnesota TBANov. 28 at Iowa TBAAll times Central

TelevisionABCChris Fowler, Play-by-PlayKirk Herbstreit, AnalystHeather Cox, Sidelines

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

Digital MediaHuskers.comHSN free audioLive stats, game-day information, photos and moreFacebook.com/Huskers@Huskers on Twitter@HuskerFBNation

OtherSatellite RadioSirius Channel 91, XM 91

Nebraska Media Relations 4 One Memorial Stadium 4 Lincoln, NE 68588-0123 4 Phone: (402) 472-2263 4 [email protected]

2014 HUSKER FOOTBALL

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HuskersRecord: 5-0, 1-0

Rankings: AP–19; Coaches–17Last Game:

def. Illinois, 45-14Coach: Bo Pelini

Career/NU Record:63-24, 7th year

vs. Michigan St: 3-1

Game 6:Nebraska at

Michigan StateOct. 4, 2014 | Spartan Stadium

Lincoln, Neb. | 7 p.m. (CT) Spartans

Record: 3-1, 0-0Rankings: AP–10;

Coaches–10Last Game:

def. Wyoming, 56-14Coach: Mark DantonioMSU/Career Record:

67-30/8th year; 85-47, 11th yearvs. Nebraska: 1-2

Game InformationTelevision: ABC

Radio: Husker Sports NetworkCapacity: 75,005

Surface: Natural GrassSeries Record: Nebraska leads, 7-1

Last Meeting: Michigan State, 41-28, 2013 in Lincoln

The MatchupNebraska takes to the road for the first time in Big Ten Conference play, traveling to East Lansing, Mich., to battle

defending Big Ten champion Michigan State on Saturday. The game will be televised nationally on ABC, with kickoff set for shortly after 8 p.m. ET in East Lansing.

The Huskers enter the Big Ten showdown with a 5-0 record, following a 45-14 victory over Illinois in the conference opener on Saturday night. Nebraska’s 5-0 start is its first since 2010, and the Huskers will be looking to advance to 6-0 for the first time since 2001.

The Huskers once again relied on a powerful rushing attack, rolling up 458 yards on the ground against the Illini. Nebraska brings one of the nation’s most explosive offenses into the contest, averaging 354.8 rushing yards per game, 572.6 total yards and 45.4 points per game, all figures that rank in the top 10 in the nation. The victory helped Nebraska move up two spots to No. 19 in the Associated Press poll, while the Huskers are 17th in the USA Today Coaches Poll.

Michigan State will mark the Huskers’ first ranked opponent of the 2014 season. With a 3-1 mark on the season, MSU is ranked 10th in both major national polls this week. The Spartans suffered their only loss of the season on Sept. 6 at second-ranked Oregon, in a game MSU led midway through the third quarter. MSU has dominated its other three opponents, including a 56-14 win over Wyoming on Saturday.

The Spartans have won 10 straight games against Big Ten opponents dating back to 2012, including all eight regular-season games in 2013, as well as the Big Ten title game against Ohio State.

The SeriesNebraska holds a 7-1 edge in the all-time series between the schools, including wins in both meetings in East

Lansing, most recently a 28-24 win in 2012. Michigan State won for the first time in the series with a victory at Memorial Stadium last season.

The CoachesNebraska: Bo Pelini (Ohio State, ‘90) owns a 63-24 record (.724) in his seventh season as head coach. He has

guided NU to nine or more wins in each of his first six seasons as head coach, joining Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne in accomplishing that feat at Nebraska. His 63 wins trail only Osborne and Devaney on the NU wins list. Pelini joins Alabama’s Nick Saban as the only head coaches in the nation to win nine or more games each of the past six seasons.

Michigan State: Mark Dantonio (South Carolina, ‘79) is in his eighth season as Michigan State’s head coach and owns a 67-30 record with the Spartans and an 85-47 record overall as a college head coach. Dantonio has guided MSU to a pair of appearances in the Big Ten Championship Game, including a conference title in 2013. The Spartans have played in a bowl game in each of his first seven seasons and have won at least 11 games in three of the past four years.

Nebraska FootballNebraska is 870-357-40 all-time, one of just eight schools with 800 all-time victories w Nebraska has won five

national championships (1970, 1971, 1994, 1995, 1997). w The Cornhuskers have won 43 conference championships. w NU’s 50 all-time bowl appearances rank third nationally. w Since 1970, NU has 436 wins, 25 more than any other school. w Nebraska’s 107 football Academic All-Americans lead the nation. w The Huskers have 110 first-team All-Americans in school history.

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Nebraska Media RelationsMailing AddressOne Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880123Lincoln, NE 68588-0123Shipping Address: 600 Stadium DrivePhone ...................................................................... 402-472-2263E-Mail ..................................................... [email protected] Requests .......................................Huskers.com/MediaMedia Relations Football ContactsAssistant A.D/Media Relations ................................ Keith MannPhone ...................................................................... 402-472-0237E-Mail .......................................................... [email protected] Media Relations Director ................ Shamus McKnightPhone ...................................................................... 402-472-7772E-Mail ..................................................... [email protected] Media Relations Director ...........................Matt SmithPhone ...................................................................... 402-472-7780E-Mail ......................................................... [email protected] Media Relations Director ....................... Jeremy FootePhone ...................................................................... 402-472-7778E-Mail ............................................................ [email protected] Manager (Credentials) ..................................Vicki CapazoPhone ...................................................................... 402-472-2263E-Mail ........................................................ [email protected]

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General Policies8 All player and coach interviews must be arranged at least one day in advance through the Husker Media Relations Office. Contact Keith Mann, Shamus McKnight or Matt Smith at 402-472-2263. All post-practice interviews will be conducted at the practice site (Practice fields or Memorial Stadium). Interviews will not be conducted in the weight room, Student Life Complex, training room, hallways or the tunnel leading from the locker room to the field. The Nebraska locker room, training room and football office meeting rooms are OFF-LIMITS to the media. When arriving for post-practice interviews, media should access Memorial Stadium through Gate 11 entrance, or wait in the Hawks Center lobby if practice is on the practice fields or inside the Hawks Center.

8 Players cell phone numbers will NOT be given to the media. Requested NU players are available (depending on class schedules) at the Monday press conferences (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) and after practice on the field on Tuesday.

8 Practices are closed to the media and to the general public during the season. Media will be allowed to shoot photos/video at the start of practice on Tuesdays. A media relations representative will be on hand to direct media on how long they may shoot.

8 After all games, Nebraska's locker room is closed. Requested players and coaches will be brought to the postgame interview room after a 10-minute cooling off period. At home, the postgame interview room is located in the strength complex of the Osborne Athletic Complex. Media are asked to wait to set up equipment until the conclusion of halftime. On the road, Coach Pelini and requested players and assistant coaches will be brought to the designated interview area. Please note, NO INTERVIEWS will be conducted on the field as the players are returning to the locker room.

Nebraska Media Information and PoliciesCredentials8 Media may make credential requests for Nebraska home games on-line at Huskers.com/media. Follow the steps on the web site to complete the application. You will receive an e-mail confirming your application, and approval/denial e-mail. Contact Vicki Capazo at (402) 472-2263 with questions. Once again this season, photo ID will be required to gain access to the stadium on game day and the name on your photo ID and credential must match. Single-game credentials will not be mailed and must be picked up on game day at media will call.

Huskers.com8 Huskers.com is the official site of Nebraska Athletics and includes updated stats, game notes, depth chart and extensive quotes and audio and video clips from Nebraska’s Monday press conference, including Coach Pelini and selected Nebraska players in the afternoon.

Teleconference/Satellite Feed/FTP8For video of Nebraska’s press conferences contact the Media Relations Office. All of Coach Pelini’s press conferences are available via teleconference, and video is available through Huskers.com. Two or three players will be on the call immediately following Pelini.

Player/Coach Mug Shots8 Husker color digital mugs can be downloaded directly to your system for media usage. The head shots are available for media use at Huskers.com (go to football page, go to roster, click on player’s name, when picture appears, click on the magnifying glass below the picture, then click the word “larger”.) Action photos and/or a DVD of Nebraska mug shots may be obtained by calling or e-mailing the Nebraska Media Relations Office.

Media Guide and Supplement On-Line8 PDF versions of the 2014 Nebraska media guide and media supplement are available on Huskers.com. Please go to the “Football” page, on the right menu, click on “2014 Media Guide” and proceed.

Bank of the West Nebraska Football Show8 Head Coach Bo Pelini and host Greg Sharpe review each Nebraska football game on the Bank of the West Nebraska Football Show. The show first airs on Sunday evenings on local affilates.

Husker Sports Network8 Nebraska football can be heard from coast-to-coast and worldwide through the Husker Sports Network. The Husker Sports Network will continue the strong tradition of broadcasting excellence in 2014. Nebraska games can be heard on nearly 50 stations, covering all of Nebraska in addition to affiliates in several other states. Fans around the world can also listen to the games on Huskers.com and the official Huskers App, as well as Sirius/XM Radio and through the TuneIn radio app.

Coach and Player AvailabilityMonday8 Nebraska Weekly Press/Teleconference, Coach Pelini will be available in person at Memorial Stadium at 11:30 a.m. CT or via teleconference at (888) 820-1398. Call Media Relations Office for the weekly passcode. Players will generally follow Coach Pelini at the press conference.

Tuesday8 Big Ten Teleconference, Bo Pelini at 11:24 a.m. CT, Contact the Big Ten Conference Office at 847-696-1010 for more details. A playback of the call is available later in the day and will also be available at www.bigten.org.11:00 a.m. – Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern11:08 a.m. – Brady Hoke, Michigan11:16 a.m. – Gary Andersen, Wisconsin11:24 A.M. – BO PELINI, NEBRASKA 11:32 a.m. – Mark Dantonio, Michigan State11:40 a.m. – Kirk Ferentz, Iowa11:48 a.m. – Jerry Kill, Minnesota11:56 a.m. – Kyle Flood, Rutgers12:04 p.m. – Tim Beckman, Illinois12:12 p.m. – Randy Edsall, Maryland12:20 p.m. – Darrell Hazell, Purdue12:28 p.m. – James Franklin, Penn State12:36 p.m. – Urban Meyer, Ohio State12:44 p.m. – Kevin Wilson, Indiana

8 Defensive coordinator John Papuchis and requested players will be available on the field following practice.

Wednesday8 No media access following Wednesday practice.

Thursday8 Coach Pelini available after practice on field.

Friday8 No Media Availability.

Pelini Phone Interviews8 Media wishing to try to arrange a phone interview may contact Keith Mann for availability. Please contact the Media Relations Office the week prior to the requested time for interview.

Player Phone Interviews8 Out-of-town media requesting phone interviews with Nebraska players should contact Keith Mann or Shamus McKnight with those requests, preferably on Sundays, but no later than 10 a.m. CT on Monday of game week. At least two players will also be included on Nebraska’s weekly teleconference on Monday following Coach Pelini.

Monday, Sept. 29

Press Conference11 a.m.–Lunch11:30 a.m.–Bo PeliniPlayers to follow

No Practice

Tuesday, Sept. 30

Big Ten Teleconference11 a.m.–Call begins11:24 a.m.–Bo Pelinicontact Big Ten office for details

Practice3:45 - 5:30 p.m.Def. Coordinator John Papuchis and requested players available after practice

Wednesday, Oct. 1

Practice3:45 - 5:30 p.m.No Media Access

Nebraska Football Radio Hour (Husker Sports Network)7 p.m.--Secondary Coach Charlton Warren

Thursday, Oct. 2

Practice4:30-5:15 p.m.

Coach Pelini Available after practice

Friday, Oct. 3Practice in Lincoln

Travel to East Lansing via team charter

No Media Access

Saturday, Oct. 4Nebraska at Michigan State7:14 p.m. CT

Post-GameCoach Pelini and requested players available in post-game interview area immediately following the game.

Return to Lincolnvia team charter

Weekly Media Calendar: Nebraska vs. Michigan State (Sept. 29-Oct. 4)



Inside the Cornhuskers’ 2014 Schedule Date Opponent Time/Result TV Series Last Meeting (Site)/Notes Aug. 30 Florida Atlantic W, 55-7 BTN NU, 2-0 NU rolls for most total offensive yards in 23 years (784) and most rushing in 13 years (498)Sept. 6 McNeese State W, 31-24 ESPNU NU, 2-0 Huskers win 10th straight game decided by 7 or less/Abdullah 184 all-purpose yardsSept. 13 at Fresno State W, 55-19 CBSN NU, 2-0 Nebraska explodes for four scoring plays of more than 50 yards/Armstrong 260 passing, 3 TDSept. 20 Miami W, 41-31 ESPN2 NU, 6-5 NU rushes for 343 yards, including 229 by Abdullah; 400th all-time win at Memorial StadiumSept. 27 Illinois (HC) W, 45-14 BTN NU, 9-2-1 Huskers pound Illini with 458 rushing yards; Abdullah 208 yards on the ground, Cross 109Oct. 4 at Michigan State 7 p.m. ABC NU, 7-1 2013, MSU 41-28 (Lincoln)/One of the two schools has played in first three B1G title gamesOct. 18 at Northwestern 6:30 p.m. BTN NU, 5-2 2013, NU 27-24 (Lincoln)/Meetings from 2011-13 decided by a total of seven pointsOct. 25 Rutgers TBA TBA NU, 1-0 1920, NU 28-0 (New York)/First meeting in 94 seasons between the schoolsNov. 1 Purdue TBA TBA Series tied, 1-1 2013, NU 42-7 (W. Lafayette)/Purdue will make first-ever trip to Lincoln in 2014Nov. 15 at Wisconsin TBA TBA Series tied, 4-4 2012, UW 70-31 (Indianapolis)/First matchup between schools as West Division opponentsNov. 22 Minnesota TBA TBA UM, 30-22-2 2013, UM 34-23 (Minneapolis)/Minnesota ended 16-game NU win streak in 2013Nov. 28 at Iowa TBA TBA NU, 28-13-3 2013, Iowa 38-17 (Lincoln)/Huskers have won 2 of 3 Heroes Games since 2011Dec. 6 BIG Championship 7:17 p.m. FOX NU, 0-1 Nebraska appeared in the 2012 Big Ten Championship Game as Legends Division champion

Noting Game 5...Nebraska 45, Illinois 144 Nebraska improved to 5-0, marking the Huskers’ first 5-0 start since 2010 season. Nebraska won its 15th straight home night game and improved to 41-5 all-time in night games at Memorial Stadium. The win also gave Nebraska a 4-0 record at home this season ensuring Nebraska’s 46th consecutive winning home season.

4 Nebraska won its sixth straight game overall, including last year’s bowl victory over Georgia. The six-game win streak ties for the longest under Pelini, and is the fourth time Nebraska has achieved a six-game win streak under Pelini.

4 Nebraska scored more than 30 points for the fifth straight game to open the season, marking just the second time in the past 19 seasons NU has scored at least 30 points in each of their first five games. NU scored at least 30 points in each of the first six games in 2012. The Huskers have scored 40 or more points in four of five games this season.

4 The Huskers rushed for 458 yards, including 190 first-quarter rushing yards and 288 yards before half. The 458 rushing yards marks the second time Nebraska has topped 400 rushing yards in 2014, after posting 498 rushing yards against Florida Atlantic. It is the third time NU has rushed for 400 yards under Pelini. Nebraska has rushed for more than 300 yards three times this season, and NU improved to 18-0 under Pelini when rushing for at least 300 yards.

4 Nebraska finished with 624 yards of total offense, marking the first time the Huskers had amassed 600 total yards in a Big Ten Conference game. It was NU’s most total yards against a conference opponent since posting 702 yards against Kansas State in 2007.

4 Nebraska senior I-back Ameer Abdullah rushed 22 times for 208 yards and a career-high three rushing touchdowns. Abdullah rushed for 196 yards on 20 carries in the first half alone, including 13 carries for 127 yards in the first quarter.

4 The game marked the second straight three touchdown game for Abdullah after recording two rushing scores and a receiving TD against Miami last week. Abdullah now has 28 career rushing touchdowns, including eight in 2014. With his three touchdowns against Illinois, Abdullah increased his overall career touchdowns total to 36, moving him into a tie for sixth place with Tommie Frazier on the NU list.

4 The 208-yard effort was Abdullah’s fourth career 200-yard rushing game and third of 2014. The four 200-yard rushing games ties Abdullah with Ahman Green for the second most in NU history, trailing Mike Rozier’s seven career 200-yard rushing games. Abdullah also notched a 200-yard game against the Illini for the second straight season, after posting 225 yards last season. 4 With his 22 rushing attempts, Abdullah now has 663 career carries, leaving him just five attempts behind Mike Rozier’s school record of 668 carries.

4 Junior I-back Imani Cross rushed 22 times for a career-high 109 yards, including a four-yard TD run in the third quarter. The 109 yards bettered his 105 yards against Wyoming in the 2013 season opener. With both Abdullah and Cross topping 100 yards rushing it marked the second time this season and the 77th time in school history NU has had a pair of 100-yard rushers.

4 Senior receiver Kenny Bell caught a 63-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, tying his season-long reception. The play was Nebraska’s fourth touchdown pass of better than 50 yards this season. Bell now has 17 career touchdown receptions, moving into third place on the NU career touchdown receptions list. Bell finished the night with five receptions for 105 yards, increasing his career receptions total to 153 to move within 13 receptions of Nate Swift’s NU record of 166 career receptions. It marked his fifth career 100-yard receiving game, tying Bell for third on the NU list of 100-yard receiving games.

4 Junior defensive end Randy Gregory finished the game with 2.5 sacks for 17 yards. Gregory has 4.5 sacks this season, including 2-25 against Miami. Gregory increased his career sack total to 15, moving him within 1.5 sacks of the top 10 on the NU career sacks list. Gregory has had a sack in seven of nine career Big Ten Conference games.

4 Sophomore safety Nate Gerry and junior cornerback Daniel Davie each registered their first career interceptions in the first half. Davie added his second interception of the night in the fourth quarter. Nebraska has had six takeaways in the past two weeks after having just one takeaway in the first three games of the season.

Nebraska-Illinois Stat WrapTeam Stats UI NUFirst Downs 16 35Rushes-Yards 24-78 70-458Passes 17-38-3 10-21-1Passing Yards 261 166Total Offense 339 6243rd-Down Conversions 3-of-14 7-of-15Turnovers 3 2Penalties 7-53 8-70 Time of Possession 20:24 39:36

NU Rushing LeadersAmeer Abdullah–22 carries, 208 yards, 3 TDImani Cross–22 carries, Career-high 109 yards, TDTommy Armstrong Jr.–10 carries, 66 yardsNU Passing LeaderTommy Armstrong Jr.–10-21-1, 166 yards, TDNU Receiving LeaderKenny Bell–5 receptions, 105 yards, 63-yard TDNU Defensive LeadersRandy Gregory–5 UT, 2 AT, 7 TT, 2.5 sacks-17 yards, 3 hurriesNate Gerry–1 UT, 4 AT, 5 TT, INT, 2 hurriesZaire Anderson–4 UT, 5 AT, 9 TT, 3 TFL, 1-9 sackNU Special Teams LeaderDrew Brown–1-2 FG, 6-6 PAT, 7 touchbacks

2014 Big Ten StandingsWest Division RecordsTeam Big Ten Overall Next GameNebraska 1-0 5-0 IllinoisIowa 1-0 4-1 Indiana 10/11Minnesota 1-0 4-1 Northwestern 10/11Northwestern 1-0 2-2 WisconsinWisconsin 0-0 3-1 at NorthwesternIllinois 0-1 3-2 PurduePurdue 0-1 2-3 at Illinois

East Division RecordsTeam Big Ten Overall Next GameMaryland 1-0 4-1 Ohio StatePenn State 1-1 4-1 at Michigan 10/11Michigan State 0-0 3-1 NebraskaOhio State 0-0 3-1 at MarylandRutgers 0-1 4-1 MichiganIndiana 0-1 2-2 North TexasMichigan 0-1 2-3 at Rutgers

2014 Non-Conference OpponentsTeam Overall Conf. Next GameFla. Atlantic 2-3 1-0 at FIU 10/2McNeese St. 2-1 0-0 Nicholls StateFresno State 2-3 1-0 San Diego State 10/3Miami 3-2 1-1 at Georgia Tech



Ron BrownRunning Backs

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Barney CottonRun Game Coord./OL/TE7th/8th Year-Press Box

Tim BeckOff. Coord./QBs

7th Year-Press Box

Nebraska Head Coach Bo PeliniBo Pelini is in his seventh season as Nebraska’s head coach and owns a 63-24 record with the

Huskers. Pelini has won or shared four divisional titles in his first six seasons as head coach, including the 2012 Big Ten Legends Division crown. He guided NU to three straight Big 12 North Division crowns from 2008 to 2010, becoming the first coach in the history of the Big 12 to win at least a share of a division title in each of his first three years.

He has guided Nebraska to at least nine wins each of his six seasons, and three 10-win seasons. Pelini is third on the Nebraska career victories list, trailing only Tom Osborne and Bob Devaney.

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

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

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

Pelini Stacks up Well with PeersIn guiding Nebraska to a 63-24 record, Pelini has put himself in impressive company.

4 Among schools currently in a power conference, Pelini is just the eighth head coach in college football history to win at least nine games in each of his first six seasons on the job at that school. The group includes three Nebraska coaches (Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne, Pelini).

4 When looking only at coaches in their first head coaching job at a major conference school, Pelini is one of only three to win nine games in each of his first six years, joining Osborne and Barry Switzer (Oklahoma).

4 Pelini was among a group of 18 FBS head coaches who were hired for their jobs beginning with the 2008 season. Pelini leads that group of 18 head coaches in victories over the past six-plus years with 62 wins. In fact, Pelini is one of only five coaches in the group of 18 still in the job he was hired for prior to the 2008 season.

Pelini Continues Defensive Accomplishments at NebraskaAt Nebraska, Pelini has continued his history of building championship defenses. In 2009, the Huskers led the

nation in scoring defense and had the nation’s best scoring defensive improvement (18.1 ppg). When combining statistics since the start of the 2009 season, NU ranks second in pass efficiency defense, fourth in passing defense, 15th in total defense and 18th in scoring defense.

With Pelini’s previous track record, the success of his Nebraska defenses is no surprise.4Pelini led the 2003 Blackshirts to a school-record 47 takeaways, including a Big 12-record 32 interceptions, and

finished second nationally in scoring defense, first in pass efficiency defense and 11th in total defense. 4Pelini guided LSU defenses to No. 3 national finishes in total defense each of his three seasons in Baton Rouge. 4In 153 games as a collegiate coach, Pelini’s defenses have posted 10 shutouts, held the opposition to seven

points or less 42 times and to 20 points or less 96 times.

Husker Staff Has Only One Change for 2014 SeasonPelini had just one change in his full-time coaching staff during the offseason. Charlton Warren joined the Huskers as

secondary coach after spending the past nine seasons at Air Force, including the past two years as defensive coordinator.Warren worked directly with the defensive backs all nine years with the Falcons. He also earned a reputation as

the Falcons’ top recruiter and coordinated Air Force’s recruiting efforts from 2006 to 2011.Warren joined a defensive staff led by John Papuchis, who enters his third season as defensive coordinator

and seventh year overall on the Husker staff. Ross Els in his fourth season as the linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator, while defensive line coach Rick Kaczenski enters his third year at Nebraska.

On offense, Tim Beck is in his fourth season as offensive coordinator and seventh season overall on Pelini’s staff. Ron Brown (running backs) and Barney Cotton (offensive line/tight ends) have also been on staff for each of Pelini’s seven seasons. Rich Fisher (receivers) and John Garrison (offensive line) each enter their fourth season.

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

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

LSU, 2005-07defensive coordinator

Oklahoma, 2004co-def. coordinator, defensive backs

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

Green Bay Packers, 2000-02linebackers

New England Patriots, 1997-99linebackers

San Francisco 49ers, 1994-96assistant secondary

Cardinal Mooney High School, 1993 quarterbacks

Iowa, 1991graduate assistant

Nebraska under PeliniOverall ...................................................................63-24 vs. AP Ranked Teams ............................................9-14 vs. AP Top 10 Teams ...............................................2-8 vs. Unranked Teams ............................................54-10 vs. Big Ten Teams ..................................................19-8 Home ....................................................................39-9 Road .....................................................................20-9 Neutral ....................................................................4-6 In August ................................................................3-0 In September ........................................................23-4 In October.............................................................14-8 In November .........................................................19-6 In December ...........................................................2-4 In January ...............................................................2-2 When Rushing for 200 or more yards ...................41-6 When Rushing for 300 or more yards ...................18-0 When Passing for 200 or more yards..................24-11 When Passing for 300 or more yards....................11-1 When NU player rushes for 100 yards ..................47-8 When NU has two 100-yard rushers ....................10-1 When NU player has 100 yards receiving .............15-3 When Opponent has 100 Yd. Rusher ..................17-13 When Scoring 35 or More Points..........................34-1 When Holding Opponent to 10 Pts. or less ..........21-2 When forcing three or more turnovers ................19-2 When Nebraska scores first ..................................47-7 When Nebraska leads at halftime ........................50-4 When Nebraska trails at halftime .......................11-17 When Nebraska is tied at halftime .........................4-2 Games decided by 11 points or more ................40-14 Games decided by 10 or less ................................20-8 Games decided by 7 or less ..................................13-8 Games decided by 3 or less ....................................7-6 Overtime games .....................................................2-1

John PapuchisDefensive Coordinator

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Ross ElsLinebackers/RC

4th Year-Press Box

Rich FisherWide Receivers4th Year-Field

John GarrisonOffensive Line4th Year-Field

Charlton WarrenSecondary

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Rick KaczenskiDefensive Line3rd Year-Field

James DobsonStrength Coach

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Scouting Michigan StateDefending Big Ten champion Michigan State begins defense of its title on Saturday,

when the Spartans open conference play by hosting Nebraska. Michigan State, which has won 18 of its last 20 games, has won 10 consecutive games against Big Ten opponents, all by double digits. The Spartans have also won 10 straight at home.

As has been its trademark, Michigan State again possesses one of the nation’s top defenses. MSU ranks fourth nationally in rushing defense, allowing only 78.3 yards per game. The Spartans are 11th in total defense, surrendering just 289.0 yards per game, and MSU ranks second in the Big Ten and in the top 15 nationally in sacks.

While the defense has been stout, Michigan State’s offense has also been one of the top units in the country. Led by quarterback Connor Cook, the Spartans rank in the top 50 nationally in both passing and rushing, helping MSU rank 18th nationally in total offense with an average of 515.0 yards per game. Michigan State leads the Big Ten and is third nationally in scoring, averaging 50.3 points per game.

Cook has thrown for 837 yards and nine touchdowns in 2014, while completing 69 percent of his passes. He ranks fifth nationally in passing yards per attempt, third in passing efficiency, 14th in passing yards per completion and 14th in completion percentage. His top target is Tony Lippett, who has hauled in 22 passes for 421 yards and six touchdowns. Lippett is second in the country in receiving touchdowns, while ranking 13th in receiving yards per game.

Jeremy Langford is the Spartans’ leading rusher with 340 yards and three touchdowns.

Michigan State also excels in the details. The Spartans have forced 12 turnovers this season, the seventh-highest total nationally. MSU, which has not lost a fumble, leads the Big Ten and ranks eighth nationally with only three turnovers this fall. Overall, the Spartans boast the nation’s third-best turnover margin. MSU also has been penalized only 20 times this season, and the Spartans leads the nation in time of possession by more than a minute.

Series HistoryNebraska has won seven of the eight all-time meetings against Michigan State, after

the 14th-ranked Spartans earned their first victory with a 41-28 win last year in Lincoln. Saturday’s game marks the second meeting where both teams are ranked. In 2011, No. 13 NU handed No. 9 Michigan State its only conference loss with a 24-3 win in Lincoln.

Nebraska is 2-1 against the Spartans since joining the Big Ten. NU is also 3-0 all-time in East Lansing, including a 28-24 victory in 2012, when Nebraska scored the game-winning touchdown with six seconds remaining. Bo Pelini is 3-1 against Michigan State, including a 17-3 victory in the 2003 Alamo Bowl when Pelini was NU’s interim coach.

Michigan State Head Coach Mark DantonioMark Dantonio owns an 85-47 record in 11 seasons as a head coach, including a 67-

30 mark in eight years at Michigan State. Dantonio has led MSU to 18 wins in its last 20 games, including 10 consecutive victories over Big Ten opponents. Under Dantonio, MSU has played in two of the last three Big Ten Championship Games, defeating No. 2 Ohio State to win the 2013 title.

Michigan State finished 13-1 in 2013 and capped the year with a 24-20 win over Stanford in the Rose Bowl. The Spartans went undefeated in league play, becoming the first team in Big Ten history to win all eight of their conference games by double digits. MSU finished with a No. 3 ranking in 2013, the program’s highest ranking since 1966.

Dantonio has led Michigan State to four consecutive winning seasons, including three years with 11 or more wins. Since the 2010 season, Dantonio has guided MSU to a 45-13 record. The only coach to lead Michigan State to multiple double-digit win seasons, Dantonio has guided MSU to a school-record three consecutive bowl victories.

Before coming to Michigan State, Dantonio led Cincinnati to an 18-17 record and a pair of bowl appearances in three seasons as the Bearcats’ head coach. Prior to becoming a head coach, Dantonio spent more than 20 seasons as a collegiate assisant. He served as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator from 2001 to 2003, after spending six seasons on the defensive staff at Michigan State from 1995 to 2000. He went 0-4 against Nebraska while coaching the secondary at Kansas from 1991 to 1994. Dantonio also boasts experience at the FCS level after serving as the defensive coordinator at Youngstown State for five seasons and as Akron’s secondary coach in 1985.

Michigan State FactsLocation: East Lansing, Mich.Nickname: SpartansEnrollment: 49,000Colors: Green & WhiteConference: Big TenStadium: Spartan StadiumCapacity: 75,005Series Record: Nebraska leads, 7-1Head Coach: Mark DantonioAlma Mater (Year): South Carolina (1979)Record at MSU: 67-30 (eighth season)Career Record: 85-47 (11th season)Record vs. Nebraska: 1-2

Michigan State ScheduleAug. 29 Jacksonville State W, 45-7Sept. 6 at No. 3 Oregon L, 27-46Sept. 20 Eastern Michigan W, 73-14Sept. 27 Wyoming W, 56-14Oct. 4 Nebraska 7 p.m.Oct. 11 at Purdue TBAOct. 18 at Indiana 2:30 p.m.Oct. 25 Michigan TBANov. 8 Ohio State 7 p.m.Nov. 15 at Maryland 7 p.m.Nov. 22 Rutgers TBANov. 29 at Penn State TBA

Michigan State Statistical LeadersRushing G Att. Yards YPC TD Avg./GJeremy Langford, RB 4 62 340 5.5 3 85.0Nick Hill, RB 4 42 185 4.4 3 46.2Delton Williams, RB 4 24 140 5.8 4 35.0

Passing Comp. Att. Pct. Int. Yards TDConnor Cook, QB 54 78 69.2 2 837 9Damion Terry, QB 12 17 70.6 0 88 0

Receiving G No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GTony Lippett, WR 4 22 421 19.1 6 105.2Josiah Price, TE 4 9 124 13.8 2 31.0R.J. Shelton, WR 4 7 83 11.9 0 20.8AJ Troup, WR 4 6 100 16.7 2 25.0Keith Mumphrey, WR 4 5 78 15.6 1 19.5

Tackles G UT AT TT TFL SacksRJ Williamson, S 4 12 7 19 0.0 0.0Marcus Rush, DE 4 10 7 17 4.5 2.5Kurtis Drummond, S 4 12 3 15 0.0 0.0Ed Davis, LB 4 4 8 12 4.0 3.0Riley Bullough, LB 4 7 3 10 2.0 1.5

Punt Returns No. Yards Avg. TD LongMacgarrett Kings Jr., WR 7 69 9.9 0 43

Field Goals Att. Made Pct. Blkd. LongMichael Geiger, K 4 5 80.0 0 42

Punts No. Yards Avg. Blkd. LongMike Sadler, P 16 647 40.4 0 55

Statistical ComparisonCategory (per game) NEB MSU Big Ten Big Ten Natl. Natl.Rushing Offense 354.8 252.0 1st 4th 2nd 18thPassing Offense 217.8 263.0 9th 4th 80th 47thTotal Offense 572.6 515.0 1st 3rd 8th 18thScoring Offense 45.4 50.3 2nd 1st 7th 3rdRushing Defense 108.4 78.3 6th 2nd 29th 4thPass Efficiency Defense 102.33 122.81 2nd 10th 17th 54thPass Defense 223.2 210.8 7th 4th 51st 32ndTotal Defense 331.6 289.0 7th 4th 31st 11thScoring Defense 19.0 20.3 5th 9th 2th 34thNet Punting 43.7 36.6 1st 6th 8th 86thPunt Returns 11.7 8.6 7th 10th 37th 64thKickoff Returns 18.8 24.6 13th 4th 96th 25thTurnover Margin 0.2 2.3 5th 1st 62nd 3rdSacks 2.4 3.8 7th 2nd 45th 13thTackles For Loss 7.4 6.0 3rd 11th 23rd 61stSacks Allowed 0.6 0.8 1st 2nd 8th 11th

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

victories, and NU’s 870 all-time victories are fourth nationally.

1. Michigan 9122. Notre Dame 8783. Texas 8774. NEBRASKA 8705. Ohio State 8526. Oklahoma 8467. Alabama 8428. Tennessee 806Nebraska is in its 125th season of college football, and

owns an 870-357-40 all-time record in 1,267 games (.702). 4Since the first season of Nebraska football in 1890,

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

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

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

since 1970. During the past four decades, the Huskers have compiled a 436-116-5 record, for a .787 winning percentage in 557 games. NU’s 436 wins in that time period are 25 more than any other school.

1. NEBRASKA 4362. Oklahoma 4113. Ohio State 3994. Michigan 3954Nebraska has 40 nine-win seasons and 24 10-win

seasons since 1970. NU has posted six straight nine-win seasons for the first time since an NCAA-record 33 straight from 1969 to 2001.

4Overall, Nebraska has 27 10-win seasons in school history, the third most among all college football programs, trailing only Oklahoma and Alabama.

Most Wins Among 2008 Hiring ClassCoach School WinsBO PELINI NEBRASKA 62 Paul Johnson Georgia Tech 53Ken Niumatalolo Navy 49Art Briles Baylor 48David Cutcliffe Duke 35Note: The other 13 coaches in the 2008 hiring class are no longer with the school they were hired at in 2008.

6-Year Win Total Among Nebraska Head CoachesCoach First 6 Years WinsFrank Solich 1998-2003 58Bo Pelini 2008-13 57* Tom Osborne 1973-78 55Bob Devaney 1962-67 53* Entering season

Most Coaching Wins Last Seven Seasons (2008-14)Coach School WinsNick Saban Alabama 76Chris Peterson Boise State/Wash. 73Bob Stoops Oklahoma 67Les Miles LSU 65Brian Kelly Cin./Notre Dame 64BO PELINI NEBRASKA 62 Mike Gundy Oklahoma State 62Urban Meyer Florida/Ohio State 61Gary Patterson TCU 61Frank Beamer Virginia Tech 60*-Includes only active college coaches in 2014

Huskers Bidding for Seventh Straight Nine-Win SeasonNebraska posted a 9-4 record in 2013, capped by a victory over Georgia in the Gator Bowl. The nine-win season

in 2013 was Nebraska’s sixth straight under Head Coach Bo Pelini’s leadership and put Nebraska in elite company. » Nebraska is one of three schools that has won at least nine games each of the past six seasons, joining Alabama

and Oregon. » Pelini has guided Nebraska to 10-win seasons in three of his six seasons. » The six straight years with at least nine wins marks the first time NU has accomplished that since its NCAA record

streak of 33 straight nine-win seasons from 1969 to 2001.» Nebraska has 48 nine-win seasons in school history, including 40 since 1969. The Huskers’ 27 all-time 10-win

seasons are third-most in college football history.

Huskers Celebrating 125th Season of FootballThe 2014 season marks the 125th year of intercollegiate football at Nebraska. Since the school’s first football season

in 1890, Nebraska has earned its place as one of the traditional national powers in college football.The Huskers have won five national championships, 43 conference championships and last year became just the third

school to appear in 50 bowl games. Since 1962 alone, Nebraska has produced nine or more wins in 46 of 52 seasons.Nebraska will be celebrating its 125th season throughout 2014.

Nebraska Looks for Success in Big Ten Road Opener After securing a victory in its Big Ten opener against Illinois, Nebraska will take to the road for the first time in conference action. The Huskers are 1-2 in Big Ten road openers, defeating Purdue last season, while losing at No. 7 Wisconsin in 2011 and at 12th-ranked Ohio State in 2012. Nebraska has had good success on the road since joining the Big Ten. The Huskers are 8-4 in conference road games since 2011, with wins in six of their last seven Big Ten road games. Under Pelini, Nebraska is 17-7 overall in conference road games, including a 9-3 record in Big 12 Conference road contests.

Top-10 Ranked Spartans Await in East Lansing Nebraska will take on a 3-1 Michigan State team that is ranked 10th in both the Associated Press Poll and the USA Today Coaches Poll. MSU is the highest ranked opponent for Nebraska since the Huskers faced No. 6 Georgia in the 2013 Capital One Bowl. The Huskers are 9-14 against ranked teams under Head Coach Bo Pelini, including a 2-8 mark against top-10 opponents. Nebraska’s most recent victory over a top-10 team was a 24-3 victory over No. 9 Michigan State in Lincoln in 2011. Nebraska also defeated No. 7 Missouri in Lincoln in 2010. Nebraska is 3-7 against ranked teams away from Lincoln under Pelini, with the most recent win at No. 12 Penn State in 2011. The Huskers’ last victory over a top-10 team on the road was a 27-14 win at No. 2 Washington in 1997.

Nebraska Among Big Ten’s Best Over Past Three SeasonsNebraska finished 5-3 in Big Ten play in 2013 and following Saturday’s win over Illinois it has won 18 of 25 regular-

season Big Ten games since joining the conference in 2011. Nebraska is the only team in the Big Ten to have a winning conference record each of the past three seasons. Overall, Nebraska has had a winning conference record each of the past six seasons, and is one of only eight schools in the country to accomplish that feat.

Nebraska’s 18 conference wins since the start of the 2011 season are the third-most regular-season Big Ten victories in that time period. Nebraska captured the Legends Division crown and made a trip to the Big Ten Conference title game in 2012. The Huskers have won 12 of their last 15 regular-season Big Ten games.

Big Ten Records (2011-14) Conference Games Only 3-Year Champ. OverallTeam B1G Rec. Division Game B1G WinsOhio State 19-5 13-2 0-1 19Michigan State 18-6 10-5 1-1 19NEBRASKA 18-7 11-5 0-1 18Wisconsin 16-8 10-5 2-0 18Penn State 17-9 12-4 -- 17Michigan 15-10 9-6 -- 15Iowa 12-13 9-7 -- 12Northwestern 10-15 5-10 -- 10Minnesota 9-16 3-12 -- 9Purdue 7-18 5-11 -- 7Indiana 5-20 4-12 -- 5Illinois 3-22 2-14 -- 3

Ameer Abdullah has 100-yard rushing games against Michigan State each of the past two years. MSU has allowed only two other 100-yard games to current Big Ten backs.

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Bo Pelini is 3-1 against Michigan State as Nebraska head coach. His first career coaching victory was as the interim head coach against MSU in the 2003 Alamo Bowl.

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Powerful Rushing Attack Hopes to Continue Success Against MSUNebraska boasts one of the nation’s top rushing attacks, averaging 354.8 yards per game to rank first in the Big

Ten and second nationally. The Huskers have rushed for better than 300 yards three times this season, including two games of more than 400 yards. Michigan State features a strong rush defense, allowing 78.2 yards per game to rank second in the Big Ten and fourth nationally. The Spartans allow just 2.8 yards per rush.

Over the past three seasons, the Huskers have been a rare Michigan State opponent that has had success moving the ball on the ground. Nebraska has averaged 228.3 rushing yards per game in three meetings with the Spartans as Big Ten opponents, including 313 rushing yards at Spartan Stadium in 2012. That total marks the highest rushing total for a MSU opponent since 2005. Nebraska’s Taylor Martinez (205 yards) and Ameer Abdullah (110 yards) each topped 100 rushing yards in that contest. In 11 home games since that contest, Michigan State has allowed just one 100-yard rusher.

4 In its 11 home games since Nebraska rushed for 313 yards at Spartan Stadium, MSU has allowed just 582 rushing yards on 320 carries. Excluding the 2012 home game against Nebraska, MSU has allowed just 75.0 rushing yards per game at home since the start of the 2011 season. (711 att.-1,801 yards)

4 In the past two meetings between the schools, Nebraska has averaged 247.5 rushing yards. Michigan State has allowed its other 14 Big Ten regular-season opponents an average of just 69.0 rushing yards per game and 2.3 yards per carry.

4 Husker senior I-back Ameer Abdullah has produced 100-yard rushing games against Michigan State in both 2012 and 2013. Abdullah and Ohio State’s Braxton Miller are the only players with two career 100-yard rushing games against MSU. In fact, all other current Big Ten running backs have a total of two 100-yard rushing games against the Spartans.

Nebraska Rushing vs. Michigan StateYear Att.-Yards 100-Yard Rusher Result Note2011 58-190 Burkhead, 35-130, 2 TD Nebraska 24-3 2nd-most rushing vs. MSU in 20112012 40-313 Martinez, 17-205, 2 TD Nebraska 28-24 Most yards by MSU foe since 2005 Abdullah, 22-110, Receiving TD2013 32-182 Abdullah. 22-123 MSU, 41-28 Most rushing vs. MSU in regular season

NU Rushing Attack Rolls over Illinois to Continue Strong StartNebraska has featured one of the nation’s top rushing attacks over the past several seasons and has shown a

dominant running game in 2014. Nebraska pounded Illinois on the ground, rushing 70 times for 458 yards including a pair of 100-yard rushers. A week earlier, the Huskers dominated the Miami contest with a punishing ground game, rolling up 343 rushing yards on 54 attempts.

Through five games, NU is averaging 354.8 rushing yards per game to rank first in the Big Ten and second nationally. The Huskers opened the season with an overpowering rushing effort against Florida Atlantic, rolling up 498 yards

on the ground, and averaging 8.7 yards per carry. The rushing output was Nebraska’s best under Bo Pelini and the Huskers’ best since rushing for 641 yards at Baylor in 2001.

4 Nebraska’s combined rushing output in the first five games of the season is the Huskers’ best through five games since 1997. The Huskers averaged 401.8 rushing yards per game through five contests in 1997.

4 Ameer Abdullah rushed for 208 yards on 22 carries against Illinois with a career-high three rushing touchdowns. Fellow I-back Imani Cross had a career-high 109 yards on 22 carries. The game marked the 77th time in school history Nebraska has had two or more 100-yard rushers, and the second time in 2014. Abdullah (232) and Terrell Newby (107) accomplished the feat against Florida Atlantic in the season opener. Nebraska was just shy of the mark against Miami with Abdullah rolling up 229 rushing yards, while quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. added 96 rushing yards.

4 The 300+ rushing efforts against FAU, Miami and Illinois give Nebraska 18 games under Bo Pelini in which Nebraska has rushed for at least 300 yards. The Huskers are a perfect 18-0 in those games.

4 Nebraska has reached at least 200 rushing yards in 21 games since the start of the 2012 season, including five times in 2013 and four of five games in 2014. Nebraska was 5-0 when rushing for at least 200 yards last season, and is 4-0 this season.

4 In 2013, Nebraska finished third in the Big Ten and 19th nationally in rushing, averaging 215.7 yards per game. The 2013 rushing success continued Nebraska’s recent surge on the ground. Nebraska has averaged better than 200 rushing yards per game for four straight seasons, and has ranked in the top 20 nationally each year from 2010 to 2013. NU led the Big Ten in rushing in 2012, and topped the Big 12 in rushing offense in 2010.

4 NU’s 458 rushing yards against Illinois was its most in four years in Big Ten Conference play, and its most against a conference foe since rushing for 641 yards at Baylor in 2001.

4 With Abdullah posting 1,690 rushing yards in 2013, Nebraska has had a 1,000-yard rusher each of the past five seasons. That is the longest stretch for NU since the Huskers had at least one 1,000-yard rusher from 1991 to 1995. Abdullah is well on his way to making it six straight years with 833 rushing yards through five games.

Big Ten Debuts New DivisionsWhen Nebraska joined the

Big Ten in 2011, the conference began divisional play with the Legends and Leaders divisions. Nebraska competed in the Legends Division the past three seasons, including winning the divisional title in 2012.

With the addition of Maryland and Rutgers to the Big Ten, the conference once again has a new divisional alignment. This fall will mark the debut of the Big Ten East and West divisions. Nebraska will compete in the West along with Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin. The East is comprised of Indiana, Maryland, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State and Rutgers.

In 2014 and 2015, the Big Ten will play an eight-game conference schedule before moving to a nine-game league slate in 2016. The next two seasons, Nebraska will play the other six members of the Big Ten West, as well as Michigan State and Rutgers from the East Division. The divisional winners will meet in the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2014.

Big Ten Conference POW NomineesGame Offense Defense Sp. Teams FroshFAU Abdullah McMullen Brown BrownMSU Abdullah -- Foltz --FSU Armstrong Valentine Pierson-El Pierson-ElMIAMI Abdullah -- Brown BrownILL Abdullah Gregory -- --MSU NW RU PUR WIS MINN IOWABold indicates winner

Husker Honors/Watch ListsAmeer Abdullah, Senior, IBDoak Walker Award Watch ListWalter Camp Award Watch ListHornung Award Watch ListMaxwell Award Watch ListBig Ten Preseason Player to WatchAFCA Good Works Team Watch ListBig Ten Offensive Player of the Week (vs. FAU, Miami, Ill.)Athlon Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week (vs. Miami, Ill.)Paul Hornung Award Weekly Honor Roll (vs. McNeese St., vs. Miami)College Football Performance Award RB of Week (vs. Illinois)Senior CLASS Award NomineeKenny Bell, Senior, WRBiletnikoff Award Watch ListHornung Award Watch ListRandy Gregory, Junior, DETed Hendricks Award Watch List Lott Trophy Watch ListWalter Camp Award Watch ListNagurski Trophy Watch ListRotary Lombardi Award Watch ListChuck Bednarik Watch ListLott Trophy IMPACT Player of the Week (vs. Miami)Corey Cooper, Senior, SLott Trophy Watch ListMark Pelini, Senior, CRimington Trophy Watch ListCampbell Trophy SemifinalistSam Foltz, Sophomore, PBig Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (vs. McNeese St.)College Football Performance Punter of Week (vs. McNeese St.)

300-Yard Rushing Games Under PeliniRk. Game Yards1. vs. Florida Atlantic, 2014 4982. vs. Illinois, 2014 4583. at Kansas State, 2010 4514. vs. Idaho State, 2012 3855. at Washington, 2010 3836. vs. Wyoming, 2013 3757. vs. Idaho, 2010 3608. vs. Arkansas State, 2012 3479. at Minnesota, 2011 34610. vs. Miami, 2014 34311. at Kansas State, 2008 34012. vs. South Dakota State, 2013 335 vs. Illinois, 2013 33514. at Wyoming, 2011 33315. vs. New Mexico State, 2008 33016. vs. Missouri, 2010 32817. at Michigan State, 2012 31318. vs. Washington, 2011 309



Abdullah Putting Together Award-Winning SeasonSenior I-back Ameer Abdullah has shown throughout 2014 why he is a leading candidate for the Heisman Trophy.

Abdullah opened the season against Florida Atlantic with 21 carries for a career-high 232 yards and a touchdown in a 55-7 win over the Owls. His play earned him Big Ten Offensive Player-of-the-Week honors for the second time in his career.

Abdullah produced a signature moment against McNeese State when the Huskers needed it most. With the game tied 24-24 in the final minute, Abdullah unleashed a highlight-reel 58-yard catch and run for a touchdown that gave Nebraska a 31-24 victory. Abdullah finished the day with 184 all-purpose yards, including a career-high 96 receiving yards on three receptions.

He posted his second 100-yard rushing game of the season with 19 carries for 110 yards at Fresno State. Abdullah broke a season-long 57-yard TD run in the first quarter.

In a 41-31 victory over Miami, Abdullah produced arguably the most impressive game of his career. He totaled a career-high 313 all-purpose yards, the second-most in school history, and the most in the FBS ranks in 2014. On the ground, he had a career-high 35 carries for 229 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching a three-yard touchdown pass.

Abdullah backed up that effort with his third 200-yard rushing day of the season against Illinois. Abdullah finished with 22 carries for 208 yards and a career-high three rushing touchdowns. Abdullah rushed for 127 yards in the first quarter and 196 yards before halftime and carried just twice in the second half.

The 208 rushing yards against Illinois marked the fourth 200-yard rushing game of his career. In addition to his career-high 232 yards against FAU, Abdullah rushed for a 2013 season-high 225 yards against the Illini in 2013.

Abdullah is the FBS active leader in both career rushing and career all-purpose yards. In 2014, Abdullah ranks second in both the Big Ten and the country in rushing at 166.6 yards per game.

The impressive start to 2014 has enhanced Abdullah’s impressive place in Nebraska history.

4 Abdullah is the eighth player in Nebraska history to top 3,000 career rushing yards and the third NU I-back to join that group since 2010. With his 208 yards against Illinois, Abdullah increased his career rushing total to 3,810 yards to move into the No. 3 spot on the Husker career rushing list. Abdullah passed Roy Helu Jr. (3,404 yards) and Eric Crouch (3,434) against Miami. He is now 70 yards behind Ahman Green for the No. 2 spot on the list and is on pace to challenge Mike Rozier’s school-record total of 4,780 yards.

4 Abdullah has topped 1,000 yards on the ground each of the past two seasons, and is one of only nine players in Nebraska history with a pair of 1,000-yard rushing seasons. Abdullah is attempting to become the first player in Husker history with three 1,000-yard seasons. Abdullah has posted 833 rushing yards through five games in 2014.

4 Abdullah’s 1,690 yards in 2013 were fourth on the NU single-season rushing list. The rushing yardage total was the highest by a Nebraska player since 1997.

4 Abdullah was the first Husker to reach 1,000 rushing yards in eight or fewer games since Ahman Green in 1997.

4 Abdullah rushed for 100 or more yards in 11 games in 2013, and has cracked the centruy mark four times in 2014. His 11 100-yard games a year ago tied the school record, also held by Rozier, Green and Lawrence Phillips. Abdullah rushed for 100 yards in eight straight games last season, tying the fourth-longest streak in school history.

4 Abdullah has a nation-leading 21 career 100-yard rushing efforts, putting him second on the Nebraska career list. He trails only Rozier (26) on the NU career list.

4 In addition to his running skills, Abdullah is a receiving threat. He had 26 receptions for 232 yards and two touchdowns in 2013 and has 56 career receptions. His 96 receiving yards against McNeese State were a career high and the most by a Husker running back since Marlon Lucky had eight catches for 115 yards at Colorado in 2007.

4 Abdullah’s 313 all-purpose yards against Miami were the second most in Nebraska history and moved Abdullah to the top of the Nebraska career all-purpose yardage list. Abdullah now has 5,974 career all-purpose yards, surpassing Johnny Rodgers’ previous record of 5,586 career all-purpose yards. Abdullah’s 1,999 all-purpose yards in 2013 were No. 3 on the NU season list. He already has 1,060 all-purpose yards in 2014.

FBS Active Career LeadersAll-Purpose YardsRk. Player, School Yards1. AMEER ABDULLAH, NEBRASKA 5,9742. Tyler Lockett, Kansas State 4,8303. Jamison Crowder, Duke 4,642

Rushing YardsRk. Player, School Yards1. AMEER ABDULLAH, NEBRASKA 3,8102. Jahwan Edwards, Ball State 3,6963. Braxton Miller, Ohio State 3,0544. Todd Gurley, Georgia 2,9845. Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin 2,940

100-Yard Rushing GamesRk. Player, School 100-Yard Games1. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska 212. Todd Gurley, Georgia 163. Braxton Miller, Ohio State 14 Jahwan Edwards, Ball State 145. Jawon Chisholm, Akron 12 T.J. Yeldon, Alabama 12 Kenneth Dixon, Louisiana Tech 12 Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin 12

Big Ten Career All-Purpose YardsRk. Player, School, Years Yards1. Ron Dayne, Wisconsin, 1996-99 7,4292. Archie Griffin, Ohio State, 1972-75 6,5593. Anthony Thompson, Indiana, 1986-89 6,4664. Dorien Bryant, Purdue, 2004-07 6,2195. Jamie Morris, Michigan, 1984-87 6,2016. Anthony Thomas, Michigan, 1997-2000 6,0007. AMEER ABDULLAH, NEBRASKA, 2011- 5,9748. Montee Ball, Wisconsin, 2009-12 5,9359. Brandon Williams, Wisconsin, 2002-05 5,85210. Anthony Carter, Michigan, 1979-82 5,799

NU Career All-Purpose YardsRk. Player, Years Yards1. AMEER ABDULLAH, 2011-PRESENT 5,9742. Johnny Rodgers, 1970-72 5,5863. Mike Rozier, 1981-83 5,445

Abdullah Game-by-Game in 2014Game Att. Yards Avg. TD LongFAU 21 232 11.0 1 47MSU 17 54 3.2 1 19FSU 19 110 5.8 1 57MIAMI 35 229 6.5 2 26ILLINOIS 22 208 9.5 3 28Totals 114 833 7.3 8 57

Abdullah 100-yard Rushing Games201216 carries, 119 yards, 2 TD at UCLA30 carries, 167 yards, 2 TD vs. Arkansas State19 carries, 101 yards at Northwestern24 carries, 101 yards, TD vs. Michigan22 carries, 110 yards at Michigan State31 carries, 116 yards vs. Penn State2013 19 carries, 114 yards vs. Wyoming17 carries, 114 yards, 2 TD vs. Southern Miss15 carries, 139 yards, TD vs. South Dakota State20 carries, 225 yards, 2 TD vs. Illinois20 carries, 126 yards, TD at Purdue19 carries, 165 yards at Minnesota24 carries, 127 yards vs. Northwestern27 carries, 105 yards at Michigan22 carries, 123 yards vs. Michigan State25 carries, 147 yards at Penn State27 carries, 122 yards, TD vs. Georgia (Gator Bowl)2014 21 carries, 232 yards, TD vs. Florida Atlantic19 carries, 110 yards, TD at Fresno State35 carries, 229 yards, 2 TD vs. Miami22 carries, 208 yards, 3 TD vs. Illinois

Huskers With Back-to-Back 1,000-Yard Rushing SeasonsAmeer Abdullah, 1,137 yards in 2012; 1,483 in 2013Roy Helu Jr., 1,147 yards in 2009; 1,245 in 2010Calvin Jones, 1,210 yards in 1992; 1,043 in 1993Derek Brown, 1,313 yards in 1991; 1,011 in 1992Ken Clark, 1,497 yards in 1988; 1,196 in 1989Doug DuBose, 1,040 yards in 1984; 1,161 in 1985Mike Rozier, 1,689 yards in 1982; 2,148 in 1983Jarvis Redwine, 1,042 yards in 1979; 1,119 in 1980Also two 1,000-yard rushing seasons (non-consecutive)Ahman Green, 1,086 yards in 1995; 1,877 in 1997;

NU Career Rushing YardsRk. Player, Years Yards1. Mike Rozier, 1981-83 4,7802. Ahman Green, 1995-97 3,8803. AMEER ABDULLAH, 2011-PRESENT 3,8104. Eric Crouch, 1998-2001 3,4345. Roy Helu Jr., 2007-10 3,404

NU Season Rushing YardsRk. Player, Year Yards1. Mike Rozier, 1983 2,1482. Ahman Green, 1997 1,8773. Lawrence Phillips, 1994 1,7224. AMEER ABDULLAH, 2013 1,6905. Mike Rozier, 1982 1,689--20. AMEER ABDULLAH, 2012 1,137

NU Career 100-Yard GamesRk. Player, Years 100-Yd Games1. Mike Rozier, 1981-83 262. AMEER ABDULLAH, 2011-PRESENT 213. Ahman Green, 1995-97 204. Eric Crouch, 1998-2001 17



4 He is averaging a nation-leading 212.0 all-purpose yards per game. With his 5,974 career all-purpose yards, Abdullah has produced 1,144 more all-purpose yards than any other active FBS player. Abdullah is No. 7 on the Big Ten career all-purpose yards list and needs 26 more yards to become just the seventh player in Big Ten history to total 6,000 career all-purpose yards. Abdullah is on pace to finish with more than 7,000 career all-purpose yards. Abdullah would be just the second Big Ten player and only the 11th player in NCAA FBS history to total 7,000 career all-purpose yards.

4 Abdullah has scored a total of 36 touchdowns during his Nebraska career and has reached the end zone four different ways. He has 28 career rushing touchdowns, including eight in 2014, six receiving touchdowns, as well as a punt return touchdown and a touchdown on a kickoff return. Abdullah’s 36 career touchdowns are tied for sixth in school history, matching the career touchdown total by Tommie Frazier.

4 Abdullah has 663 carries in his four-year Nebraska career, just five carries shy of the Nebraska record of 668 carries by Mike Rozier.

Huskers Posting Prolific Offensive Numbers in 2014Nebraska’s offensive output against Florida Atlantic sent media and statisticians thumbing through the record

books. Nebraska’s 784 total offensive yards ranked as the fifth-highest total in school history and the most by a Husker team since 787 yards in the 1991 season opener against Utah State.

Despite ranking fifth on the NU career total offense list, Nebraska’s 784-yard output ranked as the most total offensive yards by a Big Ten team in modern conference history, bettering the previous record of 763 yards by Purdue against Indiana in 2004.

The output in the opener was a sign of things to come for the Husker offense. Through five games Nebraska is averaging 572.6 yards of total offense to rank first in the Big Ten and eighth nationally.

4 Nebraska’s two-game offensive output vs. FAU and McNeese State ranked in the top 20 in successive games in school history and is the most for the Huskers since gaining 1,312 combined yards in the final two games of 2007 vs. Kansas State and Colorado.

4The 572.6 yards of total offense through five games is the Huskers’ best offensive start to a season since averaging 656.2 yards per game through five games in 1995.

4 The 784 yards of total offense against Florida Atlantic were the second-most in a season opener against an FBS opponent over the past seven years. Only Arizona’s output against UNLV in the season opener this year topped the Huskers’ offensive explosion.

4Nebraska put 624 yards of total offense on the board against Illinois in its Big Ten opener. The yardage total was Nebraska’s largest in a Big Ten Conference game and its most against a conference opponent since 2007.

4Nebraska’s rushing average of 354.8 yards per game is the best through five games by a Husker team since the 1997 season.

4 Through five games Nebraska ranks second in the Big Ten and seventh nationally in scoring at 45.4 points per game. Nebraska has scored at least 30 points in each of the first five games for just the second time in the past 19 seasons. Nebraska scored at least 30 points in each of the first six games in 2012.

4 The Husker passing game is providing a strong complement to the powerful rushing attack. Nebraska averages 217.8 yards passing per game. The Huskers are averaging 16.5 yards per completion to rank seventh in the country.

NU Running Backs are Among Nation’s Top Returning GroupsLed by Abdullah, Nebraska’s returning group of I-backs for the 2014 season was regarded as one of the nation’s

top position groups. Coming into the season, four returning I-backs combined to rush for 2,459 yards in 2013. That group included Abdullah (1,690 yards), junior Imani Cross (447), sophomore Terrell Newby (298) and sophomore walk-on Graham Nabity (24).

4 The 2,459 rushing yards by Nebraska’s running backs were the third-most returning rushing yards for any group of running backs in the country. Army led the way with 2,520 yards, followed by Alabama (2,485) and Nebraska.

4 When including all positions, Nebraska returned 2,699 rushing yards from 2013, the sixth most in the nation.4 Through five games in 2014, Nebraska I-backs have combined to rush for 1,310 yards, putting the group on

pace to eclipse last year’s total.

Returning Rushing Yards, RB OnlyRank School Yards1. Army 2,5202. Alabama 2,4853. NEBRASKA 2,4594. UL-Lafayette 2,2145. Wisconsin 2,164

Returning Rushing Yards, All PlayersRank School Yards 1. Navy 3,5752. Army 3,4713. BYU 3,4034. Oregon 2,8845. Auburn 2,7176. NEBRASKA 2,699

2014 Offense Game-by-GameRushingGame Att. Yds. TD LongFAU 57 498 5 47MSU 33 195 2 42FSU 42 280 2 62MIAMI 54 343 2 26ILLINOIS 70 458 5 28 PassingGame Passes Yds. TD Long SacksFAU 17-35-0 286 2 63 0-0MSU 16-31-1 242 2 58 1-2FSU 14-24-0 282 4 70 0-0MIAMI 9-13-1 113 2 40 0-0ILLINOIS 10-21-1 166 1 63 2-13

NU 100-yard Rushing Games in 2014Ameer Abdullah–21 carries, 232 yards, TD vs. FAUTerrell Newby–16 carries, 107 yards, 2 TD vs. FAUTommy Armstrong Jr.–11 carries, 131 yards, TD vs. McNeese St.Ameer Abdullah–19 carries, 100 yards, TD at Fresno StateAmeer Abdullah–35 carries, 229 yards, 2 TD vs. MiamiAmeer Abdullah–22 carries, 208 yards, 3 TD vs. IllinoisImani Cross–22 carries, 109 yards, TD vs. Illinois

Nebraska Total Offense StatsYear Total Offense2001 451.22002 373.12003 345.02004 363.22005 320.32006 414.62007 468.32008 450.82009 322.82010 398.12011 379.92012 460.82013 412.42014 572.6

Nebraska Scoring Offense StatsYear Scoring Offense2001 37.42002 27.42003 24.82004 25.02005 24.72006 30.62007 33.42008 35.42009 25.12010 30.92011 29.22012 34.82013 31.92014 45.4

Nebraska Rushing Offense StatsYear Rushing Offense2001 314.72002 268.72003 235.62004 176.32005 96.02006 170.52007 144.42008 169.82009 147.12010 247.62011 217.22012 253.42013 215.72014 354.8



NU Career ReceptionsRk. Player, Years Catches1. Nate Swift, 2005-08 1662. KENNY BELL, 2011-PRESENT 1533. Johnny Rodgers, 1970-72 143

NU Career Receiving YardsRk. Player, Years Yards1. Johnny Rodgers, 1970-72 2,4792. Nate Swift, 2005-08 2,4763. KENNY BELL, 2011-PRESENT 2,290

NU Career TD ReceptionsRk. Player, Years TD1. Johnny Rodgers, 1970-72 252. Nate Swift, 2005-08 223. KENNY BELL, 2011-PRESENT 174. Maurice Purify, 2006-07 165. Jon Bostick, 1989-91 15 Quincy Enunwa, 2010-13 15

NU Season TD ReceptionsRk. Player, Year TD1. Quincy Enunwa, 2013 122. Johnny Rodgers, 1971 113. Nate Swift, 2008 104. Maurice Purify, 2007 95. KENNY BELL, 2012 8 4 others tied 8

NU Season ReceptionsRk. Player, Year Catches1. Marlon Lucky, 2007 752. Nate Swift, 2008 633. Todd Peterson, 2008 624. Maurice Purify, 2007 575. Johnny Rodgers, 1972 556. Johnny Rodgers, 1971 537. KENNY BELL, 2013 528. Quincy Enunwa, 2013 519. KENNY BELL, 2012 5010. Nate Swift, 2005 45

Armstrong Game-by-Game in 2014 Rushing PassingGame Att. Yards TD Lg C-A-I Yds. TD LgFAU 7 62 1 17 15-29-0 271 2 63MSU 11 131 1 42 16-31-1 242 2 58FSU 9 65 0 27 12-21-0 260 3 70MIAMI 13 96 0 17 9-13-1 113 2 40ILLINOIS 10 66 0 25 10-21-1 166 1 63Totals 50 420 2 42 62-115-3 1052 10 70

Nebraska Extends Season-Opening Win Streak

Nebraska won its season opener for the 29th straight year with a dominant 55-7 victory over Florida Atlantic. The victory was NU’s 29th consecutive season-opening win, five better than Florida’s 24 straight wins in a season opener.

Nebraska has scored at least 37 points in each of its seven season openers under Coach Bo Pelini, and has scored 40 or more points in 21 of the past 29 seasons. During the win streak, NU has limited opponents to 14 points or less 19 times and has won 28 of the 29 games by nine points or more.

5,000/3,000/2,000Seniors Ameer Abdullah and Kenny Bell have been linked throughout their Nebraska careers as leaders and

playmakers for the Husker offense. Fittingly, the duo hit some significant milestones on the same afternoon in the season opener against Florida Atlantic.

4 Abdullah cracked the 5,000-yard mark in career all-purpose yardage with a 241-yard effort. He has continued to pile up all-purpose yards throughout the season and now has 5,974 career all-purpose yards to pass 1972 Heisman winner Johnny Rodgers (5,586) and move to the top of the NU career chart.

4 Abdullah’s 232 yards rushing against Florida Atlantic were a career high and his second 200-yard game in his NU career. The total also pushed him past 3,000 career rushing yards, joining seven other Huskers. With 200-yard games against Miami (229) and Illinois (208), Abdullah is quickly closing in on 4,000 yards. Abdullah’s 3,810 career are third in school history and just 70 yards behind Ahman Green’s career total (3,880).

4 Bell recorded his fourth career 100-yard receiving game with four catches for 116 yards vs. FAU, including a 63-yard reception. He added his fifth 100-yard game with five catches for 105 yards against Illinois, including a 63-yard TD reception. Bell has increased his career total to 2,290 receiving yards, becoming the third Husker to reach 2,000 career receiving yards, joining Johnny Rodgers (2,479) and Nate Swift (2,476).

Bell Poised to Move to Top of NU Receiving ListsReceiver Kenny Bell has been a regular in the starting lineup the past four seasons and is in position to break the

Husker career records for receptions and receiving yards.Bell posted his second 100-yard receiving game of 2014 against Illinois with five catches for 105 yards, including

a 63-yard TD reception. He also had four catches for 116 yards against FAU in the season opener. Bell now has five career 100-yard receiving games, the fourth-most in school history.

In addition to his 100-yard receiving games, Bell had five catches for 84 yards against Fresno State, including a 37-yard catch. Against Miami, Bell helped set the tone for the Nebraska offense, hauling in a 40-yard TD reception in the first quarter to tie the game at 7-7. He finished the night with four receptions for 70 yards.

With 19 receptions in 2014, Bell has increased his career receptions total to 153, and he continues to close in on the top spot on the NU career receptions list. Bell is 13 receptions behind career leader Nate Swift, who had 166 career catches.

Bell is also poised to challenge the career receiving yardage record. His 2,290 career receiving yards rank third in school history, and he is 189 yards from Johnny Rodgers’ school-record 2,479 career receiving yards.

4 Bell has led Nebraska in receptions for each of the past three seasons, becoming the first player to do so since Matt Davison from 1998 to 2000. In 2014, Bell could become the first player in school history to lead the team in receptions for four straight seasons.

4 Bell has topped 50 receptions each of the past two years and could become the first player in Nebraska history with three seasons of 50 or more receptions.

4 Bell has 17 career TD catches to rank third in school history. Bell has a knack for the big play. Each of his last 15 touchdown receptions have covered at least 20 yards, including both of his TD receptions in 2014. Bell has six receptions of 20 yards or more in 2014, and is averaging 20.5 yards per catch.

4 Bell was also a strong threat in the kickoff return game in 2013. He averaged 26.5 yards per return, highlighted by a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown at Penn State. Bell ranked first in the Big Ten and 18th nationally in yards per kickoff return.

4 Bell had a standout sophomore season with 863 receiving yards, the fourth-highest single-season total in NU history and the most by a Husker sophomore.

4 Bell had a streak of 23 straight games with a catch end at Iowa in 2012, the third-longest streak in NU history. Since not having a catch in that game at Iowa, Bell has at least one catch in 20 straight games, giving him at least one reception in 43 of the past 44 games.

4 Bell reached the 1,000-yard career receiving mark in 20 games, making him the second-fastest Husker to reach that mark. Only Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers reached 1,000 career receiving yards in fewer games. Bell hit 2,000 career yards in his 41st career game.

The 6-1, 185-pound Bell earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten accolades in 2013 after he was a second-team choice as a sophomore in 2012.

Armstrong Continuing Winning Ways in 2014Nebraska sophomore quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. is off to a strong start in 2014, showing the ability to

hurt opposing defenses with both his arm and legs. Armstrong bettered his career high in total offense each of the first two weeks, first rolling up 333 yards of total offense against Florida Atlantic, followed by 373 yards against McNeese State.

4 Armstrong again surpassed 300 yards of total offense at Fresno State, passing for 260 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 65 yards. Armstrong became the first Nebraska quarterback since Joe Ganz in 2008 to account for 300 yards of total offense in three straight games.

4 Armstrong’s average of 294.4 total offensive yards per game ranks fourth in the Big Ten and 32nd nationally.4 Armstrong posted the top three passing yardage games of his NU career in the first three weeks. He opened

with 271 yards against Florida Atlantic, followed by a 242-yard effort against McNeese State, and the 260 yards and a career-high three touchdowns at Fresno State.

4 Armstrong has increased his career passing yardage total to 2,018 yards and has moved into the top 20 on the NU career passing list. Against Illinois, Armstrong became the 19th player in NU history with 2,000 career passing yards.



4 Armstrong has looked very sharp in the running game. Against McNeese State, he rushed 11 times for a career-high 131 yards, the first 100-yard effort by a Husker quarterback since Taylor Martinez in the 2012 Big Ten Championship Game. Armstrong nearly reached the century mark against Miami, rushing 13 times for 96 yards. Armstrong is averaging 84.0 rushing yards per game and an impressive 8.4 rushing yards per attempt. Against McNeese State, he had the three longest runs of his career, including a career-long 42-yard rush.

4 Armstrong ranks fourth in the country in rushing yards per carry and is fifth in the country in passing yards per completion.

4 Armstrong has shown the ability to effectively lead the Nebraska offense since being pushed into action at mid-season in 2013. The Cibolo, Texas native has a 12-1 record as a starter. He improved to 5-0 in games away from Memorial Stadium with the win at Fresno State on Sept. 13.

4 Armstrong’s 12-1 record through 13 games as a starter is tied for the second-best in Nebraska history.

Best QB 13-Game Records in NU HistoryRank Quarterback Wins Record1. Fred Duda 13 13-02. TOMMY ARMSTRONG JR. 12 12-1 Tom Sorley 12 12-1 Turner Gill 12 12-1

Blackshirts Continuing Momemtum From 2013 Late-Season SurgeThe Nebraska defense has looked solid through five games, helping Nebraska to a 5-0 record. The Huskers are

allowing an average of 331.6 yards per game to rank seventh in the Big Ten and 31st nationally. 4The Blackshirts have excelled against the pass, allowing opponents to complete just 50.3 percent of their passes,

the second-best mark in the Big Ten. Nebraska ranks second in the Big Ten and 17th nationally in pass efficiency defense. 4The Blackshirts’ play early in the season is a continuation of a strong second half to the 2013 campaign. After

struggling in the season’s first four games of 2013, Nebraska was among the Big Ten’s top defenses in conference play. In fact, over the past 14 games, Nebraska has held the opposition to less than 350 yards of total offense eight times, including four games of less than 300 yards.

4Opponents have completed less than 50 percent of their passes since the start of Big Ten Conference play last season.

No Passing Zone Nebraska’s Blackshirt defense has been among the nation’s best since Bo Pelini took over as head coach in 2008.

Nowhere is that more evident than in the Huskers’ stingy pass defense. When combining defensive numbers since the start of the 2009 season, Nebraska ranks second nationally in pass

efficiency defense, trailing only Alabama. When looking at passing yards allowed per game, the Huskers are fourth behind only Alabama, Florida and LSU.

4Through five games, the 2014 Blackshirts have shown the same knack for making life difficult for opposing passers. Opposing quarterbacks have completed only 98-of-195 passes, just a 50.3 percent completion rate.

4In Big Ten Conference games last season, Nebraska led the league in opponent pass completion percentage, with Husker foes connecting on just 48.6 percent of their passes. Wisconsin was next best in that category at 52.1 percent opponent completion percentage. For all games, Nebraska ranked third in the Big Ten in opponent completion percentage at 54.1 percent.

4Nebraska led the nation in opponent pass completion percentage in 2012, and was first in the nation in pass efficiency defense in 2009.

In addition to the success in passing defense, Nebraska ranks 15th in total defense over the past five seasons and is 18th nationally in scoring defense.

Gregory Back To Full Strength to Torment Opposing OffensesNebraska defensive end Randy Gregory immediately showed he was one of the Big Ten’s top newcomers in

2013. By season’s end, Gregory reached another level and was one of the nation’s top overall defenders. Gregory was a first-team All-Big Ten choice for his play and was also named the Nebraska Team Defensive MVP

in his first season in the program. He is in line to contend for national honors in 2014. The 6-6, 245-pound Gregory was limited in the first three games. Gregory played a few snaps in the season opener

before leaving for the day with a minor knee injury. Gregory had a procedure on the knee on Aug. 31, and missed the McNeese State game, before returning in a limited role at Fresno State. Gregory has returned in full force against Miami and Illinois.

Against the Hurricanes, Gregory had two sacks for 25 yards in losses, forced a fumble and had two hurries. He also made seven total tackles. His play earned him the Lott Trophy IMPACT Player-of-the-Week award. Gregory continued his dominance against Illinois, recording 2.5 sacks for 17 yards, with seven total tackles. He also added three quarterback hurries.

The Big Ten leader in sacks a year ago, Gregory currently leads the Big Ten and ranks fourth in the country with 1.12 sacks per game.

4With his 4.5 sacks this season, Gregory has 15 sacks in 17 career games played at Nebraska. Gregory is just 1.5 sacks from the top 10 on the NU career sack list, and he would be the only player on the list with less than three seasons of action.

4Gregory has had at least one sack in seven of the nine Big Ten games he has played during his career.

Huskers Show Big-Play Abilityin Win at Fresno State

Nebraska posted a 55-19 victory at Fresno State in large part because of explosive plays on offense and special teams. Nebraska had four scoring plays of at least 50 yards, including two rushes, a passing touchdown and a punt return for a score.4 Tommy Armstrong Jr. connected on a 70-yard TD

pass to Jordan Westerkamp on the game’s third play from scrimmage. The catch was the longest of Westerkamp’s career, and it was also Armstrong’s longest pass in a regular-season game.4 Ameer Abdullah had a 57-yard first-quarter touchdown

run, marking a season long rush for the Heisman candidate.4 Imani Cross’ 62-yard touchdown run was a career-long

rush for the junior, bettering a 51-yard TD last season vs. Michigan State.4 De’Mornay Pierson-El returned a second-quarter punt

86 yards for a touchdown. It was the longest ever punt return by a Nebraska freshman, and the seventh-longest punt return in school history.

The Huskers’ four scores of 50 yards or longer marked the first time under Bo Pelini the Huskers have had four touchdowns of at least 50 yards.

Nebraska had a total of 11 plays of 20 yards or more against Fresno State, including eight plays from scrimmage and three returns.

For the season, Nebraska has 34 plays from scrimmage of 20 yards or more, including 17 rushes and 17 passes.

2014 Game-by-GameRushing DefenseGame Att. Yds. TD LongFAU 30 105 0 14MSU 45 178 2 26FSU 28 105 1 66MIAMI 23 76 1 19ILLINOIS 24 78 1 41

Passing DefenseGame Passes Yds. TD Long SacksFAU 11-30-0 95 1 20 1-9MSU 12-26-1 160 0 40 1-2FSU 30-59-0 241 1 29 4-29MIAMI 28-42-2 359 3 32 2-25ILLINOIS 17-38-3 261 1 58 4-28

Sacks/TFL Game Sacks Yds. TFL YardsFAU 1 9 6 19MSU 1 2 5 10FSU 4 29 11 48MIAMI 2 25 6 33ILLINOIS 4 28 9 38

Turnover Margin Turnovers TakeawaysGame Fumb. INT Total Fumb. INT Total +/-FAU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0MSU 0 1 1 0 1 1 0FSU 1 0 1 0 0 0 -1MIAMI 1 1 2 1 2 3 +1ILLINOIS 1 1 2 0 3 3 +1

Penalties NU OpponentGame Pen. Yds. Pen. Yds.FAU 6 60 3 22MSU 5 40 6 44FSU 6 61 5 55MIAMI 7 69 9 82ILLINOIS 8 70 7 53



Gregory led the Big Ten with 10.5 sacks for 69 yards in losses in 2013. Gregory’s 0.8 sacks per game ranked 15th nationally. Gregory was at his best in conference play, with nine of his sacks coming in Big Ten action. Gregory’s nine sacks in conference play were 2.5 more than any other Big Ten defender.

Gregory had a season-high three sacks at Michigan and added 2.5 sacks against Purdue, with one of those resulting in a safety. Gregory had at least one sack in six Big Ten games. He closed the year with a sack and two tackles for loss in the Gator Bowl victory over Georgia.

Gregory finished with a team-leading 19 TFL for 101 yards in losses and had a team-high 18 hurries, including four against Michigan State. He added an interception return for a touchdown against South Dakota State and also recovered a fumble and forced a fumble.

4 Gregory’s 10.5 sacks were the most ever for a Nebraska newcomer, while his 9.0 sacks in league games were just one shy of the most ever by a Husker in a conference season. Jim Skow had 10.0 sacks in seven Big Eight games in 1985.

4 The 10.5 sacks by Gregory ranked ninth on the NU single-season chart, while his 19 tackles for loss tied for ninth, matching the total of Ndamukong Suh from his junior season in 2008.

Gregory is the anchor of a Husker front four that is off to a strong start this season. Fellow defensive end Greg McMullen is tied for the team lead with six tackles for loss, while defensive tackle Vincent Valentine has two sacks and four tackles for loss and fellow sophomore defensive tackle Maliek Collins has three tackles for loss.

Huskers Look to Continue Tradition as Kicker U.Nebraska is breaking in a new place-kicker for the second straight season. True freshman Drew Brown earned

the starting job after a strong fall camp. Brown has been solid through the first portion of the 2014 schedule. Brown connected on a 44-yard field goal on

his first career attempt against Florida Atlantic and is 7-of-9 on the season. He has also hit 28-of-28 PAT attempts. Last year, senior Pat Smith transferred from Western Illinois and proceeded to connect on 12-of-13 field goals. Smith’s

success in 2013 continued a recent tradition of Nebraska boasting remarkable success in the field goal department. 4 Since Alex Henery took over as the starting place-kicker in 2007, NU kickers have connected on 129-of-151

field-goal attempts (.854).4 Nebraska kickers in the same seven-season stretch have missed just four field goals from inside 40 yards,

connecting on 82-of-86 attempts in that range, a remarkable 95.3 percent accuracy rate. 4 Twelve of the 22 field goal misses since 2007 have come on attempts of 50 yards or longer.

Special Teams Off to Flying StartNebraska made improved special teams a focus of its offseason work and the dividends have come early in 2014. NU

has continued its recent tradition of being one of the nation’s top kicking teams, but that is not the only area of success.4 Junior punter Sam Foltz leads the Big Ten and ranks among the nation’s leaders by averaging 45.7 yards per

punt. Foltz has eight punts of 50 yards or more, while six have been downed inside the opposition’s 20-yard line.4 Behind Foltz’s leg, NU ranks first in the Big Ten and eighth nationally in net punting at 43.7 yards per punt.4 Nowhere is Nebraska’s special teams improvement more evident than in the punt return game. True freshman

De’Mornay Pierson-El has emerged as a dangerous return threat, including an 86-yard touchdown return at Fresno State. The 86-yard return was the longest ever by a freshman and the seventh-longest in school history. It was also the longest in the FBS ranks in 2014. Pierson-El earned Big Ten Special Teams Player-of-the-Week honors for his effort at Fresno State. Pierson-El ranks third in the Big Ten in punt return average.

4 Through five games, Nebraska has a total of 234 punt return yards, including 17 returns for 239 yards by Pierson-El. Last season, Nebraska totaled 70 punt return yards for the entire season.

Nebraska Football FactsTeamSeason of Football ..................................................125thNational Championships .............................................. 5Back-to-Back National Championship Seasons ............. 2Undefeated Seasons .................................................... 11Perfect Seasons ............................................................. 9Total Conference Championships ............................... 43All-Time Games Played ........................................... 1,267All-Time Record .................................. 870-357-40 (.702)National Ranking in All-Time Wins .............................4thAll-Time Bowl Appearances ......................................... 50National Ranking in Bowl Appearances ......................3rdAll-Time Bowl Record ............................................. 25-25Home Games Played ................................................. 688Home Games Record .......................... 526-142-20 (.778)Memorial Stadium Games Played ............................. 533Memorial Stadium Record ................. 401-119-13 (.765)Consecutive Home Winning Seasons .......................... 46Consecutive Home Sellouts ....................................... 337Record in Sellout Streak ....................................... 291-46 vs. Ranked Teams .............................................. 43-26All-Time Record in August ........................ 13-0-0 (1.000)All-Time Record in September ............... 168-39-6 (.803)All-Time Record in October ................ 354-134-19 (.717)All-Time Record in November ............ 299-151-15 (.659)All-Time Record in December ................... 21-12-0 (.636)All-Time Record in January ....................... 14-21-0 (.400)All-Time Record in February ....................... 1-0-0 (1.000)Since 1962 .......................................................504-134-5 Away ........................................................344-211-20 Road (on campus) ................................301-167-17 Neutral Sites ..............................................42-45-3vs. Big Ten Teams ...............................................99-76-10 In Big Ten Action (beginning 2011) ..................... 18-8 Home .............................................................. 10-3 Away ................................................................. 8-4 Neutral .............................................................. 0-1When Scoring 35+ Points........................................ 352-5When Allowing 10 or Less Points ........................248-7-1In Overtime................................................................. 7-1At Night ...............................................................87-35-3vs. Ranked Teams...All-Time ...........................................................102-121-3 Home .............................................................47-38-0 Away ..............................................................32-62-3 Neutral ...........................................................23-21-0 as No. 1 Team ...................................................46-7-1

IndividualCollege Football Hall of Fame Players ......................... 15College Football Hall of Fame Coaches ......................... 6First-Team All-Americans .......................................... 110CoSIDA Academic All-Americans* ............................. 107NCAA Top Ten Award Winners* .................................... 9Heisman Trophy Winners .............................................. 3Walter Camp Award Winners ........................................ 3Maxwell Trophy Winners .............................................. 1Outland Trophy Winners* ............................................. 9Lombardi Trophy Winners ............................................. 5Butkus Award Winners .................................................. 1Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Winners .................. 1Davey O’Brien Award Winners ...................................... 1Rimington Award Winners ............................................ 1Bednarik Award Winners............................................... 1Nagurski Trophy Winners .............................................. 1Retired Jerseys ............................................................ 17Retired Numbers ........................................................... 2All-Conference Selections ......................................... 512*Total leads the nation

NU Streaks...The Huskers have...4 won 100 straight when rushing for 400 yards 4 scored in 233 consecutive games4 scored in 301 straight home games4 shut out opponents 105 times



National RankingsAssociated Press (Sept. 28) No. Team (1st) Record Points 1. Florida State (27) 4-0 1,416 2. Oregon (13) 4-0 1,405 3. Alabama (13) 4-0 1,387 4. Oklahoma (7) 4-0 1,357 5. Auburn 4-0 1,272 6. Texas A&M 5-0 1,206 7. Baylor 4-0 1,149 8. UCLA 4-0 975 9. Notre Dame 4-0 972 10. Michigan State 3-1 944 11. Ole Miss 4-0 906 12. Mississippi State 4-0 848 13. Georgia 3-1 788 14. Stanford 3-1 643 15. LSU 4-1 636 16. USC 3-1 560 17. Wisconsin 3-1 502 18. BYU 4-0 450 19. NEBRASKA 5-0 445 20. Ohio State 3-1 298 21. Oklahoma State 3-1 246 22. East Carolina 3-1 237 23. Kansas State 3-1 216 24. Missouri 4-1 145 25. TCU 3-0 109 USA Today Coaches (Sept. 28) No. Team (1st) Record Points 1. Alabama (15) 4-0 1,477 2. Florida State (26) 4-0 1,468 3. Oklahoma (14) 4-0 1,442 4. Oregon (7) 4-0 1,407 5. Auburn 4-0 1,312 6. Baylor 4-0 1,191 7. Texas A&M 5-0 1,172 8. Notre Dame 4-0 1,072 9. UCLA 4-0 1,007 10. Michigan State 3-1 975 11. Ole Miss 4-0 907 12. Georgia 3-1 824 13. Stanford 3-1 735 14. Mississippi State 4-0 708 15. LSU 4-1 587 16. Wisconsin 3-1 571 17. NEBRASKA 5-0 559 18. Ohio State 3-1 474 19. BYU 4-0 473 20. USC 3-1 392 21. East Carolina 3-1 255 22. Kansas State 3-1 253 23. Oklahoma State 3-1 216 24. Arizona State 3-1 148 25. TCU 3-0 86

Huskers in the 2014 PollsDate AP C Playoff ResultsPre. 22 22 -- def. Florida Atlantic, 55-79-2 19 18 -- def. McNeese State, 31-249-7 RV 21 -- def. Fresno State, 55-199-14 24 22 -- def. Miami, 41-319-21 21 19 -- def. Illinois, 45-149-28 xx 17

Huskers Show Ability to Rally; Win Close GamesNebraska’s 31-24 victory over McNeese State was the Huskers’ latest victory in a tight game. Nebraska has now

won 10 straight games decided by seven or fewer points, dating back to the 2012 season. The 10 straight wins is the longest streak in the FBS ranks.

The Huskers posted a 5-0 record in 2013 in games decided by seven or fewer points, including four close wins after Nov. 1. The Huskers posted three close Big Ten wins against Northwestern (3 points), Michigan (4 points) and Penn State (3 points, OT). Nebraska also posted a three-point victory over Wyoming in the season opener, and finished the 2013 season with a five-point win over Georgia in the Gator Bowl.

4 Nebraska rallied from a 21-7 deficit for a win against Northwestern last season. That game marked Nebraska’s fifth win in Big Ten play over the last two seasons when trailing by double digits. Nebraska also rallied from double-figure deficits for conference wins in 2012 against Wisconsin (17 points), Northwestern (12 points), Michigan State (10 points) and Penn State (14 points).

4 Nebraska won six Big Ten games in 2012 and 2013 after trailing in the fourth quarter, including three in 2013 (Northwestern, Michigan and Penn State). Nebraska also trailed Northwestern, Michigan State and Penn State in the fourth quarter before winning in 2012.

10-Game Win Streak in Games Decided by 7 or LessDate Opponent Result Note9-29-2012 Wisconsin W, 30-27 Nebraska trailed by 17 points twice in game10-20-2012 at Northwestern W, 29-28 Nebraska trailed by 12 points with less than seven minutes remaining11-3-2012 at Michigan State W, 28-24 Huskers scored winning touchdown with six seconds remaining11-23-2012 at Iowa W, 13-7 8-31-2013 Wyoming W, 37-3411-2-2013 Northwestern W, 27-24 Huskers win on Hail Mary on game’s final play11-9-2013 at Michigan W, 17-3 NU drives for winning score with just over two minutes remaining11-23-2013 at Penn State W, 23-20 (ot) Huskers improved to 7-1 all-time in overtime games1-1-2014 vs. Georgia W, 24-19 9-6-2014 McNeese State W, 31-24 Huskers score winning touchdown with 20 seconds remaining

Huskers Complete Perfect Non-Conference SeasonNebraska improved to 4-0 with a 41-31 victory over Miami. The win allowed Nebraska to complete a perfect non-

conference campaign, marking the third time in seven years under Bo Pelini NU has been perfect in non-conference play, but the first time since 2011.

4Nebraska now has 24 unbeaten non-conference seasons since 1970. 4The 4-0 non-conference record marks the 33rd straight season NU has had a winning non-conference record

since a 2-2 record outside of Big Eight play in 1981.

Five Husker Seniors Serving as 2014 CaptainsFive Nebraska seniors have been selected as captains for the 2014 season. The group includes three offensive

players in I-back Ameer Abdullah, receiver Kenny Bell and offensive guard Jake Cotton. The defense is represented by cornerback Josh Mitchell and safety Corey Cooper.

The players come from five different states including Nebraska (Cotton), Alabama (Abdullah), Colorado (Bell), Illinois (Cooper) and California (Mitchell). Cooper and Cotton have already earned their undergraduate degrees, while Abdullah, Bell and Mitchell are all on track to graduate this December. As a group, the five captains have combined for 124 career starts.

This marks the second consecutive season Nebraska has elected season-long captains after choosing game captains during Bo Pelini’s first five seasons as head coach.4 Abdullah is just the eighth player in school history to be a two-time team captain, including five under Bo Pelini4 Cotton’s selection marks the ninth straight year a Nebraska native has been a captain, including five Lincoln natives.4 The selection of two defensive backs as captains marks the first time NU has had two captains from the same position group since defensive linemen Zach Potter and Ty Steinkuhler in 2008. Nebraska last had a pair of defensive backs serve as captains in the same year in 1999, when Mike Brown and Ralph Brown were captains.

Husker Senior Class Making the GradeNebraska has a long history of academic success, and the 2014 team is poised to carry on that tradition. Nebraska

leads the nation in academic All-Americans in football with 107 all-time first- or second-team selections. Nebraska also leads the way across all sports with 314 academic All-Americans.

Nebraska has had 11 academic All-Americans in Bo Pelini’s first six seasons as head coach, the second-most in the nation in that time period.

4 All 14 members of Nebraska’s 2014 senior class have already graduated or are on track to earn their degree by the completion of the fall semester.

4Among the group, safety Corey Cooper earned his degree in May, while linebacker Zaire Anderson and offensive guard Jake Cotton graduated in August. The other 10 members of the class are on pace to graduate this December. Junior Kevin Williams was also among the August graduates.

The 2014 senior class is reflective of the academic commitment of Pelini’s previous senior classes. Among his first six senior classes, 122 of 132 players have earned their degrees.

Nebraska was also one of only 13 Football Bowl Subdivision programs to earn Public Recognition for high achievement in the Academic Progress Rate (APR). The Huskers ranked in the top 10 percent nationally among FBS schools. NU was joined by Wisconsin and Northwestern of the Big Ten, along with incoming Big Ten member Rutgers.



2014 Husker Roster Represents All Parts of United StatesNebraska’s 2014 roster is again one of the most geographically diverse rosters in the country. The roster features

players from 25 states as well as Canada. Only Army and Navy have more states represented on their 2014 rosters than Nebraska.

Homestate Huskers dominate the roster with 70 players from Nebraska on the 2014 team. Texas provides Nebraska with its second-most players with 12 members of the 2014 team from the Lone Star state. Five other states have at least five players on the roster, including Illinois (7), Ohio (7), Florida (7), California (6) and Louisiana (6).

Nebraska’s recent recruiting classes are reflective of the Huskers’ national approach to recruiting. The 24-player recruiting class in 2014 represented 13 states, including four players from Louisiana and three each from Texas, Nebraska and Florida. In fact, over the past four years, Nebraska’s recruiting classes have included players from 25 states, as well as Canada.

4 The Huskers have continued to make Texas recruiting a priority. Nebraska signed four players from Texas in February, marking the seventh straight year NU has had at least two players from the state. Pelini’s first seven recruiting classes at Nebraska have included 37 signees from the Lone Star state.

4 Nebraska signed three players from the Florida prep ranks for the second straight year. Prior to 2013, Nebraska had never signed more than two high school players from Florida in a single recruiting class.

In addition to the talented class of scholarship signees, Nebraska added 23 walk-on prospects to the program. The group of walk-ons included 20 in-state players and three out-of-state standouts. Nebraska has continued to make the walk-on program a major priority under Pelini’s direction. The Husker program has added more than 130 walk-ons in seven seasons. Pelini had put 33 former walk-ons on scholarship during his first seven seasons in Lincoln.

Nebraska Continues NCAA Record Sellout Streak in 2014One of the most remarkable streaks in collegiate sports passed its 50th anniversary in 2012. Nebraska has sold

out every game at Memorial Stadium since Nov. 3, 1962, and the streak now stands at 337 games. NU celebrated the 300th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 26, 2009, against Louisiana-Lafayette,

with a then-stadium record crowd of 86,304. Notre Dame is second in all-time consecutive sellouts with 239, 98 fewer than the Huskers. Nebraska established a new stadium record for attendance against Miami on Sept. 20, with a crowd of 91,585. The crowd ranked as the 10th-largest to see any Nebraska game. NU’s crowd of 91,441 for the 2014 season opener against Florida Atlantic was the third biggest in stadium history.

Huskers Reach Win No. 400 at Memorial StadiumWith a 4-0 home record this season, Nebraska has 401 all-time victories at Memorial Stadium and hit 400 victories

in a 41-31 win over Miami. Nebraska is just the fifth school to reach 400 wins in its current home stadium.Memorial Stadium hosted its first game on Oct. 13, 1923, a 24-0 victory over Oklahoma. The Huskers are in their

92nd season calling Memorial Stadium home. Nebraska boasts a 401-119-13 (.765) record inside Memorial Stadium, including a 41-5 record in night games.(updated)

Memorial Stadium was named to honor all Nebraskans who served and died while serving in the United States military.

Most Wins in Current Home StadiumRk. School (Home Stadium - Year Opened) Wins1. Tennessee (Neyland Stadium - 1921) 4572. Ohio State (Ohio Stadium - 1922) 4133. Michigan (Michigan Stadium - 1927) 4054. LSU (Tiger Stadium - 1924) 4015. Nebraska (Memorial Stadium - 1923) 4016. Oklahoma (Memoiral Stadium – 1 923) 366

Huskers Own Big Advantage at Memorial StadiumNebraska has rewarded the loyalty of its fans with great success at Memorial Stadium through the years. 4 Nebraska has won at least six home games in 22 of the past 28 seasons. Nebraska is 157-23 (.872) at home in

the last 26 seasons (since 1989).4 Nebraska finished 7-0 at home in 2012 and is 28-5 at home the past four-plus seasons. Nebraska’s perfect

home season in 2012 was its first since 2001. 4The Huskers are 10-3 in Big Ten home games since joining the league in 2011.4 During Nebraska’s run of success at home in the past three decades, NU has had three home winning streaks

of 20 or more games, and overall has posted 41 unbeaten and untied home seasons. 4 The Huskers are 526-142-20 (.779, 688 games, 125 years) in Lincoln, and 401-119-13 (.764, 533 games, 92

years) in Memorial Stadium (since 1923). 4 With a 4-0 home record in 2014 and three home games remaining, Nebraska has clinched its 46th consecutive

winning home season at Memorial Stadium.

Stanton PresentedSullivan Scholarship Redshirt freshman quaterback Johnny Stanton was presented with the George Sullivan Endowed Scholarship before the start of the Florida Atlantic game. The scholarship, presented by the Touchdown Club and friends, is named in honor of George Sullivan, who served as NU’s head athletic trainer from 1977 to 1995 and as an assistant athletic trainer and head physical therapist from 1953 to 1977. Stanton, is a nutrition science/pre-medicine major, and carries better than a 3.5 grade-point average after his first year on campus. A native of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., Stanton earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll each of his first two semesters in Lincoln.

The scholarship was fully endowed in Sullivan’s honor in 2008 by the Touchdown Club of Nebraska, Inc., and many former Husker student-athletes graciously contributed to the fund. The scholarship is presented annually to a “Nebraska varsity football student-athlete who has demonstrated a high level of athletic and academic achievement, with a strong commitment to community, effective leadership skills, a high degree of integrity, and commitment to excellence in all endeavors.” Preference is given to student-athletes who intend to pursue a career in a health-related field.

Cross Receives Brook Berringer Scholarship

Junior I-back Imani Cross was presented with the Brook Berringer Memorial Scholarship before the Miami game. It marked the second straight year Cross has been the recipient of the scholarship.

A native of Gainesville, Ga., Cross has carried the ball 12 times for 115 yards and two touchdowns this season. Off the field, he was an academic All-Big Ten selection in 2013. Cross has also been active in the community, earning a spot on the 2014 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team, the 2013 Berringer Citizenship team and receiving a Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award in 2013.

Cross received the Berringer Memorial Scholarship on a night when Berringer’s teammates were honored as part of the 20th anniversary of Nebraska’s 1994 national championship team. Berringer played a vital role for the 1994 Huskers, earning seven starts at quarterback and throwing for a team-high 1,295 yards and 10 touchdowns, while adding 279 yards on the ground and six rushing touchdowns. Berringer was then a backup as a senior in 1995, when Nebraska won another national championship.

Following his career, Berringer was preparing for the 1996 NFL Draft when he was killed in a plane crash on April 18, 1996. One of the most beloved Huskers in school history, the Brook Berringer Memorial Scholarship was created in his honor. Criteria for the scholarship includes the following: Must be a football student-athlete; must be involved in community service along with high ideals, excellent character and integrity.



Nebraska Ranks in Top 10 Nationally in AttendanceMemorial Stadium was once again packed for every home game in 2013, putting Nebraska in the top 10 nationally

in average attendance.Nebraska was ninth in average home attendance at

90,933 fans per game, according to 2013 attendance figures released by the NCAA. The average attendance for eight home games was the largest ever at Memorial Stadium following the East Stadium Expansion project that was completed before the start of the 2013 season.

The No. 9 ranking in average attendance was the highest for Nebraska since full attendance figures are available beginning with the 1999 season. NU has ranked in the top 20 nationally in attendance each of the 15 years with available attendance figures. NU was also in the top 10 in 2009, checking in at No. 10 in average attendance.

Nebraska was one of four Big Ten schools to rank in the top 10 in average attendance and the conference had seven teams in the top 25 nationally in attendance. Michigan was the national leader in average attendance at 111,592 fans per game with Ohio State second and Penn State fifth in average home attendance.

In terms of total attendance for home games, Nebraska was third in the nation with 727,466 fans passing through Memorial Stadium’s gates for eight home games. For all games (home and away) in 2013, Nebraska ranked fifth with 1,096,097 fans in attendance during NU’s 13 games in 2013.

4 Nebraska’s impressive football attendance is reflective of the overall support of the Husker fan base. Nebraska was the only school in the country in 2013-14 to rank in the top 15 nationally in average attendance in football, volleyball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and baseball. Nebraska combined for 1,321,428 fans in those five sports last season.

NU Tough Under the Lights at Memorial StadiumNebraska has been extremely tough at home in night games at Memorial Stadium. The win over Illinois last

Saturday night marked the Huskers’ 15th straight victory in home night games. The Huskers also improved to 41-5 all-time in Memorial Stadium night contests.

4The dominance at night in Lincoln has been impressive, as 31 of the home night wins have been by at least 13 points.4Nebraska’s five losses in home night games have all come against teams that won at least 10 games in that

season (Washington, 1991; Texas, 2002; USC, 2007; Virginia Tech and Missouri, 2008).

Nebraska Reaches 50 Bowl AppearancesNebraska participated in its 50th all-time bowl game with its appearance in the TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl on Jan.

1, 2014. Nebraska joined Alabama (60) and Texas (52) as the only schools to play in 50 bowl games in school history. The Huskers have played in the postseason in 43 of the past 45 seasons, including an NCAA-record 35 straight years

from 1969 to 2003. Nebraska owns a 25-25 all-time bowl record. NU’s 25 all-time bowl victories rank seventh nationally.Nebraska is 3-3 in bowl games during Bo Pelini’s tenure as full-time head coach and 4-3 under Pelini overall,

including the 2003 Alamo Bowl when he served as interim head coach. Nebraska played the first of its 50 bowls in the Rose Bowl, when No. 7 Nebraska lost to No. 2 Stanford, 21-13,

following the 1940 season. NU’s 35 consecutive bowls began with a 45-6 win over Georgia in the 1969 Sun Bowl, and ended in 2004. The Huskers have won 11 of 18 bowl games since the 1994 season.

Nebraska Among Leaders in Associated Press National TitlesNotre Dame and Alabama lead the nation by winning eight Associated Press national titles since 1936, with

Oklahoma (7), Miami (5), USC (5), Nebraska (4) and Minnesota (4) next in line. While the Huskers were awarded the national title by the coaches in 1997, NU finished second to Michigan in the AP poll.

In 1970, Nebraska was awarded the AP national title, but not the coaches (Texas was first, Ohio State second and NU third) as the final poll was released before the bowl games were played. In the coaches poll (since 1950), NU is tied for fourth with Miami and Texas with four titles, behind Alabama (8), Oklahoma (6) and USC (5).

Conference Crowns Nebraska has won 43 football conference championships in school history and is looking for its first Big Ten Conference crown in in 2014. The Huskers won 13 conference titles under Tom Osborne and eight under Bob Devaney. During its 15-year history in the Big 12 Conference, Nebraska won league titles in 1997 and 1999, and also appeared in the Big 12 Championship Game in 1996, 2006, 2009 and 2010. Nebraska was one of just three teams to capture two or more Big 12 titles in the first 15 years of the league, joining Oklahoma and Texas. Nebraska’s six Big 12 title game appearances were second only to Oklahoma’s eight. Nebraska made its first appearance in the Big Ten Championship Game in 2012.

Huskers’ Top 10 Home CrowdsNo. Attend. Opponent Date1. 91,585 Miami (W, 41-31) Sept. 20, 20142. 91,471 UCLA (L, 41-21) Sept. 14, 20133 91,441 Florida Atlantic (W, 55-7) Aug. 30, 20144. 91,260 Iowa (L, 17-38) Nov. 29, 20135. 91,255 Illinois (W, 45-14) Sept. 27, 20146. 91,185 Wyoming (W, 37-34) Aug. 31, 20137. 91,140 Northwestern (W, 27-24) Nov. 2, 20138. 91,082 McNeese St. (W, 31-24) Sept. 6, 20149. 90,872 Michigan St. (L, 41-28) Nov. 16, 201310. 90,614 So. Dakota St. (2, 59-20) Sept. 21, 2013

Largest Crowds To See Nebraska PlayNo. Opponent Attend.1. at Michigan, Nov. 19, 2011 113,7182. at Michigan, Nov. 9, 2013 112,2043. at Penn State, Sept. 14, 2002 110,7534. at Penn State, Nov. 12, 2011 107,9035. at Ohio State, Oct. 6, 2012 106,1026. at Penn State, Nov. 23, 2012 98,5177. Miami (Rose Bowl), Jan. 3, 2002 93,7818. Stanford (Rose Bowl), Jan. 1, 1941 92,000 at USC, Sept. 16, 2006 92,00010. vs. Miami, Sept. 20, 2014 91,585home games in bold

All-Time Bowl Appearances1. Alabama 602. Texas 523. NEBRASKA 504. Georgia 49 Tennessee 49

All-Time Bowl Victories1. Alabama 342. USC 323. Oklahoma 284. Georgia 275. Texas 266. NEBRASKA 25 Tennessee 25

Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Adds New Members Nebraska’s all-time leading tackler Barrett Ruud and three all-conference offensive linemen headlined the 2014 class of the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. The group was officially inducted on Friday, Sept. 5 and honored on the field before the start of the McNeese State game. Ruud, who is now on staff with Coach Bo Pelini’s program, played eight seasons in the NFL after his NU career. In addition to owning a Nebraska record 432 total tackles, the Lincoln native is part of the most extensive family tradition in Husker football, dating back to his great-grandfather Clarence Swanson in 1921. Barrett joins his great-grandfather and his father, Tom, in the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. Russ Hochstein, a two-time first-team All-Big 12 choice as an offensive guard for the Huskers in 1999 and 2000, joins 1971 All-Big Eight offensive tackle Carl Johnson and 1982 All-Big Eight offensive guard Mike Mandelko in this year’s Hall of Fame class. Hochstein, an All-American in 2000, went on to an impressive 12-year career in the NFL that included a pair of Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots (2002-08). Johnson, who helped Coach Bob Devaney’s Big Red claim national titles in 1970 and 1971, was an All-Big Eight offensive tackle in 1971 before spending the 1972 and 1973 seasons with the New Orleans Saints. Mandelko was a three-year letterman for Coach Tom Osborne’s Huskers from 1980 to 1982. The Lexington, Neb., native was an All-Big Eight choice as an offensive guard in 1982, helping the Huskers lead the nation with 394.3 rushing yards and 518.6 yards of total offense as a senior. The Nebraska Football Hall of Fame also will honor legendary Husker Coach and Athletic Director Tom Osborne with its President’s Award in 2014.



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

numbers of players in the NFL. As of Sept. 27, Nebraska had 27 players on NFL rosters. The 27 players represent 16 teams.

Nebraska owns one of the most impressive histories of any school in producing NFL-caliber players. Since 1997, Nebraska has had 81 players selected in the NFL Draft, including 51 defensive players. Nebraska has had at least two players selected in the draft each of the past 45 seasons.

Huskers in the NFLPlayer TeamPrince Amukamara, CB NY GiantsJason Ankrah, LB HoustonLarry Asante, S Oakland (IR)Zack Bowman, CB NY GiantsJosh Brown, PK NY GiantsRex Burkhead, RB CincinnatiWill Compton, LB WashingtonJared Crick, DE HoustonLavonte David, LB Tampa BayAlfonzo Dennard, CB New EnglandQuincy Enunwa, WR New York Jets (Practice)Roy Helu Jr., RB WashingtonRicky Henry, OL Kansas City (Practice)Alex Henery, PK DetroitStanley Jean-Baptiste, CB New OrleansMarcel Jones, OL Baltimore (Practice)Sam Koch, P BaltimoreSpencer Long, OL WashingtonEric Martin, LB ClevelandNiles Paul, TE WashingtonBrent Qvale, OL New York Jets (Practice)Dominic Raiola, C DetroitMo Seisay, CB Detroit (Practice)Jeremiah Sirles, OL San Diego (Practice)Matt Slauson, OG ChicagoDaimion Stafford, S TennesseeNdamukong Suh, DT Detroit

Nebraska Possible Starters at a GlanceOffense (*-Letters Earned)Pos.–Player Yr. Ht/Wt Notable WR–Kenny Bell*** Sr. 6-1/185 13 receptions from first place on Nebraska career catch listWR–Alonzo Moore* So. 6-2/195 Has stepped into more prominent role with injury to Jamal TurnerWR-Jordan Westerkamp* So. 6-0/195 Team leader with three TD receptions; averaging 19.8 per catchTE–Cethan Carter* So. 6-4/240 11 career starts; first TD reception of career at Fresno State LT– Alex Lewis Jr. 6-6/290 Joined Nebraska program after playing first two seasons at ColoradoLG–Jake Cotton*** Sr. 6-6/305 Son of NU TE/OL Coach Barney Cotton; one of five team captainsC–Mark Pelini** Sr. 6-0/290 Moved into starting role after serving as top reserve past two yearsRG–Mike Moudy* Sr. 6-5/305 Eight career starts; recovered from 2013 shoulder injury-or- Chongo Kondolo Jr. 6-4/300 Redshirted in 2013 after standout junior college careerRT– Zach Sterup** Jr. 6-8/320 Sat out opener with injury but returned to starting role past four weeks-or-Givens Price* Jr. 6-4/310 Made first career start against FAU after serving as a reserve in 2013QB– Tommy Armstrong Jr. So. 6-1/220 12-1 record as a starter; ranks fourth in Big Ten in total offenseFB–Andy Janovich** Jr. 6-1/230 Played in first two games after minor knee injury during fall campIB– Ameer Abdullah*** Sr. 5-9/200 National leader in all-purpose yards; second in rushing per game

DefensePos.–Player Yr. Ht/Wt Notable DE–Greg McMullen* So. 6-3/280 Team leader with six TFL; Has 2.5 sacks and seven QB hurriesDT–Vincent Valentine* So. 6-3/325 Had two sacks for 12 yards at Fresno State; 16 tackles on seasonDT–Maliek Collins* So. 6-2/300 12 tackles and six QB hurries through five gamesDE–Randy Gregory* Jr. 6-6/245 4.5 sacks, 5 TFL and 7 QB hurries despite missing most of 3 gamesWILL–Zaire Anderson* Sr. 5-11/220 27 tackles, including team-high six TFL through five gamesMIKE–Josh Banderas* So. 6-2/235 Has made 24 tackles, including 10 tackles vs. McNeese State-or- Trevor Roach** Sr. 6-2/235 14 tackles including a TFL on 2014 season; could also play BUCK spotBUCK–David Santos** Jr. 6-0/225 24 tackles on year, including team-high 10 vs. Miami; 14 career startsCB–Josh Mitchell** Sr. 5-11/160 Team-high five PBU; fumble return for TD vs. MiamiCB–Daniel Davie** Jr. 6-1/190 Started first five games; first two career interceptions vs. Illinois-or- Jonathan Rose* Jr. 6-1/195 Splitting time with Davie; Made 11 tackles through five gamesNICKEL-Byerson Cockrell Jr. 6-0/185 Has 11 tackles in first five career games with HuskersS–Corey Cooper*** Sr. 6-1/215 Team captain; 20 tackles and INT; 22 career starts most on defenseS– Nate Gerry* So. 6-2/205 Team leader with 30 tackles; first career INT vs. Illinois Special TeamsPos.–Player Yr. Ht/Wt Notable PK–Drew Brown Fr. 5-11/180 Younger brother of former Husker Kris Brown; 7-9 on FG; 28-28 PATP–Sam Foltz* So. 6-1/200 Averaged 51 ypp vs. McNeese St.; Leads Big Ten at 45.7 yards per puntKOR–Terrell Newby* So. 5-10/200 One return on season; Has also rushed for 176 yards and 3 TDAmeer Abdullah*** Sr. 5-9/200 Had 81 kickoff return yards as part of 313 all-purpose vs. MiamiAlonzo Moore* So. 6-2/195 Averaging 16.0 yards on two kickoff returns this yearKenny Bell*** Sr. 6-1/185 Ranked among national leaders in KOR as a junior; 28.0 ypr in 2014PR– De’Mornay Pierson-El Fr. 5-9/175 Had 150 yards in returns, including 86-yard TD at Fresno StateLS–Josh Faulkenberry RFr. 6-3/240 Walk-on stepped into role after back injury sidelined Gabe MillerH–Sam Foltz So. 6-1/200 Serving double duty along with punting role



OffensePos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr.WR 80 Kenny Bell, 6-1, 185, Sr. 7 Taariq Allen, 6-3, 200, Jr. -OR- 13 Lane Hovey, 6-4, 205, So. 87 Brandon Reilly, 6-1, 195, So.

LT 71 Alex Lewis, 6-6, 290, Jr. 59 Matt Finnin, 6-7, 305, Jr. -OR- 77 David Knevel, 6-9, 310, RFr.

LG 68 Jake Cotton, 6-6, 305, Sr. 66 Dylan Utter, 6-1, 285, So.

C 56 Mark Pelini, 6-0, 290, Sr. -OR- 65 Ryne Reeves, 6-3, 300, Jr.

RG 74 Mike Moudy, 6-5, 305, Sr. -OR- 70 Chongo Kondolo, 6-4, 300, Jr.

RT 57 Zach Sterup, 6-8, 320, Jr. -OR- 78 Givens Price, 6-4, 310, Jr. 59 Matt Finnin, 6-7, 305, Jr.

TE 11 Cethan Carter, 6-4, 240, So. 84 Sam Cotton, 6-4, 250, So. 42 Trey Foster, 6-0, 245, So.

WR 82 Alonzo Moore, 6-2, 195, So. 7 Taariq Allen, 6-3, 200, Jr. 81 Kevin Gladney, 6-1, 190, RFr.

WR 1 Jordan Westerkamp, 6-0, 195, So. 15 De’Mornay Pierson-El, 5-9, 175, Fr. -OR- 87 Brandon Reilly, 6-1, 195, So.

QB 4 Tommy Armstrong Jr., 6-1, 220, So. 17 Ryker Fyfe, 6-2, 210, So. 5 Johnny Stanton, 6-2, 230, RFr.

IB 8 Ameer Abdullah, 5-9, 200, Sr. 32 Imani Cross, 6-1, 230, Jr. -OR- 34 Terrell Newby, 5-10, 200, So.

FB 35 Andy Janovich, 6-1, 230, Jr. 38 Harrison Jordan, 5-10, 235, RFr.

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

DT 98 Vincent Valentine, 6-3, 325, So. 55 Kevin Maurice, 6-3, 275, So. 97 Logan Rath, 6-4, 280, So.

DT 7 Maliek Collins, 6-2, 300, So. 92 Kevin Williams, 6-2, 275, Jr.

DE 4 Randy Gregory, 6-6, 245, Jr. 95 Jack Gangwish, 6-2, 260, Jr.

BUCK 41 David Santos, 6-0, 225, Jr. 43 Trevor Roach, 6-2, 235, Sr. 3 Marcus Newby, 6-1, 220, RFr.

MIKE 52 Josh Banderas, 6-2, 235, So. -OR- 43 Trevor Roach, 6-2, 235, Sr.

WILL 13 Zaire Anderson, 5-11, 220, Sr. 51 Courtney Love, 6-1, 240, RFr.

CB 5 Josh Mitchell, 5-11, 160, Sr. 11 Chris Jones, 6-0, 170, Fr. -OR- 1 Boaz Joseph, 6-1, 190, RFr.

S 6 Corey Cooper, 6-1, 215, Sr. 8 D.J. Singleton, 6-1, 200, RFr.

S 25 Nate Gerry, 6-2, 205, So. 27 Kieron Williams, 6-0, 185, Fr.

CB 23 Daniel Davie, 6-1, 190, Jr. -OR- 14 Jonathan Rose, 6-1, 195, Jr.

NICKEL 28 Byerson Cockrell, 6-0, 185, Jr. 10 Josh Kalu, 6-1, 175, Fr. Special TeamsPos. No. Name, Ht., Wt., Yr.PK 34 Drew Brown, 5-11, 180, Fr.

P 27 Sam Foltz, 6-1, 200, So.

LS 92 Josh Faulkenberry, 6-3, 240, RFr. 61 Paul Kelly, 6-1, 255, Sr.

HOLD 27 Sam Foltz, 6-1, 200, So.

KO 34 Drew Brown, 5-11, 180, Fr.

KOR 34 Terrell Newby, 5-10, 200, So. 8 Ameer Abdullah, 5-9, 200, Sr. 82 Alonzo Moore, 6-2, 195, So. 80 Kenny Bell, 6-1, 185, Sr.

PR 15 De’Mornay Pierson-El, 5-9, 175, Fr. 80 Kenny Bell, 6-1, 185, Sr. 1 Jordan Westerkamp, 6-0, 195, So.

Nebraska Depth Chart-Michigan StateCareer Starts OFFENSEKenny Bell, Sr., WR .......................................................41Ameer Abdullah, Sr., IB ................................................25Jake Cotton, Sr., OG .....................................................16Tommy Armstrong Jr., So., QB .....................................13Cethan Carter, So., TE ..................................................11Mike Moudy, Sr., OG ......................................................8Mark Pelini, Sr., C ...........................................................7Jamal Turner, Sr., WR .....................................................6Alonzo Moore, So., WR..................................................6Jordan Westerkamp., So., WR .......................................6Alex Lewis, Jr., OT ..........................................................5Zach Sterup, Jr., OT ........................................................4Sam Burtch, Jr., WR .......................................................2Andy Janovich, Jr., FB .....................................................2Givens Price, Jr., OT .......................................................1Sam Cotton, So., TE .......................................................1 DEFENSECorey Cooper, Sr., S .....................................................22 Josh Mitchell, Sr., CB ....................................................20 David Santos, Jr., LB .....................................................14Randy Gregory, Jr., DE .................................................14Vincent Valentine, So., DT ...........................................11Zaire Anderson, Sr., LB ................................................10Josh Banderas, So., LB ..................................................8Nate Gerry, So., S ..........................................................8Michael Rose-Ivey, So., LB .............................................7Maliek Collins, So., DT ...................................................6Daniel Davie, Jr., CB .......................................................5Greg McMullen, So., DE ................................................5Byerson Cockrell, Jr., DB ................................................2Joshua Kalu, Jr., DB ........................................................2Jack Gangwish, Jr., DE ...................................................1LeRoy Alexander, So., S .................................................1

SPECIALISTSSam Foltz, So., P ..........................................................18Drew Brown, Fr., PK .......................................................5

Pronunciation GuideFreedom Akinmoladun ................ Ack–in–muh-LA-duneTaariq Allen ..................................................... TUH-reakZaire Anderson ..................................................... ZY-eerJosh Banderas .............................................. BAN-dair-usJared Blum .......................................................... BLOOMMauro Bondi.....................................................BOND-eeAlex Boryca .................................................. bur-ITS-kuhTyson Broekemeier .................................. BROCK-meyerCethan Carter .................................................. SEETH-unImani Cross ..................................................ih-MAHN-eeJoey Felici ..................................................... fuh-LEE-seeRyan Freudenburg .....................................fried-EN-burgNate Gerry ............................................................... GarySam Hahn .............................................................HAWNTyler Hoppes ...................................................... HOP-issAndy Janovich ........................................... JAN-oh-VITCHMatt Jarzynka ............................................... JAR-zink-uhBoaz Joseph ............................................................ BOSEBo Kitrell .............................................................. Kit-trulDavid Knevel ........................................................NEV-ullChongo Kondolo ............... CHONG-go CON-DOUGH-lowMurat Kuzu ......................................... murr-AT KOO-zooNate Meduna ...................................................Med-nuhMike Moudy ....................................................MOU-deeGraham Nabity ................................................nab-itt-eeTerrell Newby ...................................................... TAIR-ulZach Sterup ........................................................ STIR-up



2014 Nebraska Cornhuskers Roster *-Indicates Letters EarnedNo. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (High School/College) 8 *** Abdullah, Ameer IB 5-9 200 Sr. Homewood, Ala. 88 Akinmoladun, Freedom TE 6-4 230 Fr. Grandview, Mo. 2 * Alexander, LeRoy S 6-0 195 So. Toledo, Ohio (Whitmer) 7 ** Allen, Taariq WR 6-3 200 Jr. Weston, Mass. (The Rivers School) 13 * Anderson, Zaire LB 5-11 220 Sr. Philadelphia, Pa. (Frankford/Riverside CC) 43 Appleget, Noah WR 6-2 200 Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (Pius X) 4 * Armstrong Jr., Tommy QB 6-1 220 So. Cibolo, Texas (Steele) 61 Arneson, Noah DL 6-3 300 Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Gross Catholic) 33 Bailey, Christian WR 5-11 200 RFr. San Clemente, Calif. 52 * Banderas, Josh LB 6-2 235 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) 80 *** Bell, Kenny WR 6-1 185 Sr. Boulder, Colo. (Fairview) 83 Blum, Jared TE 6-4 240 So. Gretna, Neb. 37 ** Bondi, Mauro PK 6-0 210 Jr. Boca Raton, Fla. (West Boca Raton) 53 Boryca, Alex LB 6-2 220 Fr. Cozad, Neb. 9 Broekemeier, Tyson QB 6-1 200 Jr. Aurora, Neb. 34 Brown, Drew PK 5-11 180 Fr. Southlake, Texas (Southlake Carroll) 9 ** Burtch, Sam WR 6-3 200 Jr. Murdock, Neb. (Elmwood-Murdock) 6 Bush, AJ QB 6-3 210 Fr. Alpharetta, Ga. (Norcross) 11 * Carter, Cethan TE 6-4 240 So. Metairie, La. (Archbishop Rummel) 28 Cockrell, Byerson DB 6-0 185 Jr. Columbus, Miss. (East Mississippi CC) 7 * Collins, Maliek DT 6-2 300 So. Kansas City, Mo. (Center) 26 Connely, Thomas LB 5-11 195 Fr. Kearney, Neb. (Kearney Catholic) 62 Conrad, Cole OL 6-5 280 Fr. Fremont, Neb. (Archbishop Bergan) 6 *** Cooper, Corey S 6-1 215 Sr. Maywood, Ill. (Proviso East) 68 *** Cotton, Jake OL 6-6 305 Sr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) 84 * Cotton, Sam TE 6-4 250 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) 32 ** Cross, Imani IB 6-1 230 Jr. Gainesville, Ga. (North Hall) 2 Darlington, Zack QB 6-2 205 Fr. Apopka, Fla. 23 ** Davie, Daniel CB 6-1 190 Jr. Beatrice, Neb. 88 Dzuris, Ross DE 6-3 250 So. Plattsmouth, Neb. 48 Evans, Erik DE 6-3 235 RFr. Waverly, Neb. 63 Farmer, Tanner OL 6-4 310 Fr. Highland, Ill. 92 Faulkenberry, Josh LS 6-3 240 RFr. Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West) 31 Felici, Joey CB 5-9 175 Sr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) 59 * Finnin, Matt OL 6-7 305 Jr. Crete, Ill. (Monee/College of DuPage) 27 * Foltz, Sam P 6-1 200 So. Grand Island, Neb. 30 Foster, Derek CB 5-11 185 Sr. Elm Creek, Neb. 67 Foster, Jerald DL 6-3 310 Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) 42 * Foster, Trey TE 6-0 245 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) 51 Freudenberg, Ryan OL 6-5 305 Fr. Norfolk, Neb. (Lutheran-Northeast) 17 Fyfe, Ryker QB 6-2 210 So. Grand Island, Neb. 95 Gangwish, Jack DE 6-2 260 Jr. Wood River, Neb. 69 Gates, Nick OL 6-5 290 Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gorman) 25 * Gerry, Nate S 6-2 205 So. Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington) 12 Gifford, Luke S 6-3 200 Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) 81 Gladney, Kevin WR 6-1 190 RFr. Akron, Ohio (Firestone Senior) 29 Graham, Nolan DB 5-11 190 Fr. Firth, Neb. (Norris) 4 * Gregory, Randy DE 6-6 245 Jr. Fishers, Ind. (Hamilton Southeastern/Arizona Western CC) 73 Hahn, Sam OL 6-6 300 So. DeWitt, Neb. (Tri-County/North Dakota State) 72 Hannon, Zach OL 6-5 305 RFr. Kansas City, Mo. (Rockhurst) 85 Hart, Greg TE 6-5 240 RFr. Dayton, Ohio (Archbishop Alter) 25 Holtmeier, Blake WR 6-2 195 Fr. Kearney, Neb. (Kearney Catholic) 91 Hoppes, Tyler DE 6-4 235 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest/Wayne State) 13 Hovey, Lane WR 6-4 205 So. Adel, Iowa (Adel-Desoto-Minburn) 18 Irons, Glenn WR 5-9 155 Fr. New Orleans, La. (Edna Karr) 21 ** Jackson, Charles DB 5-11 180 Jr. Spring, Texas (Klein Collins) 39 Jakub, Cameron DB 5-11 160 Fr. Columbus, Neb. 35 ** Janovich, Andy FB 6-1 230 Jr. Gretna, Neb. 47 Jarzynka, Matt DE 6-4 220 Fr. Loup City, Neb. 50 Johns, Garret DT 6-0 280 So. Aurora, Neb. 76 Johnson Jr., Dwayne OL 6-6 285 RFr. Houston, Texas (Bellaire) 11 Jones, Chris CB 6-0 170 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. (Sandalwood) 38 Jordan, Harrison FB 5-10 235 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Westside) 1 Joseph, Boaz CB 6-1 190 RFr. Weston, Fla. (Cypress Bay) 10 Kalu, Josh DB 6-1 175 Fr. Houston, Texas (Alief Taylor) 19 Keels, Joe DE 6-3 250 Jr. Kenosha, Wis. (Bradford/Highland CC) 61 Kelly, Paul LS 6-1 255 Sr. Davie, Fla. (Archbishop McCarthy/Miami) 89 Ketter, Connor TE 6-5 240 RFr. Norfolk, Neb. (Norfolk Catholic) 17 King, Sedrick DE 6-4 240 Fr. Plant City, Fla. 30 Kitrell, Bo FB 6-1 215 Fr. Ashland, Neb. (Ashland-Greenwood) 77 Knevel, David OL 6-9 310 RFr. Brantford, Ontario, Canada (Pauline S. Johnson Collegiate) 42 Koley, Creighton DB 6-0 180 Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Skutt Catholic) 70 Kondolo, Chongo OL 6-4 300 Jr. Carrollton, Texas (Creekview/Fresno City College)

Numerical RosterNo. Name...........................Position1 Boaz Joseph .......................... DB1 * Jordan Westerkamp ............ WR2 * LeRoy Alexander ..................... S2 Zack Darlington .................... QB3 Marcus Newby ...................... LB4 * Tommy Armstrong Jr. ........... QB4 * Randy Gregory ......................DE5 *** Josh Mitchell .........................CB5 Johnny Stanton .................... QB6 AJ Bush ................................. QB6 *** Corey Cooper .......................... S7 ** Taariq Allen ......................... WR7 * Maliek Collins ........................DT8 *** Ameer Abdullah ..................... IB8 D.J. Singleton ........................ DB9 Tyson Broekemeier .............. QB9 ** Sam Burtch .......................... WR10 Josh Kalu ............................... DB10 *** Jamal Turner ........................ WR11 * Cethan Carter ........................ TE11 Chris Jones............................ DB12 Luke Gifford.......................... DB13 Lane Hovey .......................... WR13 * Zaire Anderson ...................... LB14 * Jonathan Rose .......................CB15 De’Mornay Pierson-El ......... WR15 * Michael Rose-Ivey ................. LB16 Trai Mosley ........................... DB17 Ryker Fyfe ............................. QB17 Sedrick King ...........................DE18 Glenn Irons .......................... WR19 Joe Keels ................................DE19 Jariah Tolbert ...................... WR21 ** Charles Jackson ....................... S21 Mikale Wilbon ........................ IB22 Anthony Ridder .................... DB23 ** Daniel Davie ..........................CB23 Austin Rose ............................. IB24 Murat Kuzu ............................. IB24 ** Austin Williams ..................... LB25 * Nate Gerry ............................ DB25 Blake Holtmeier .................. WR26 Thomas Connely .................... LB26 Brady Pelzer ........................ WR27 * Sam Foltz ................................. P27 Kieron Williams .................... DB28 Byerson Cockrell .................. DB28 Adam Taylor ........................... IB29 Nolan Graham ...................... DB29 Graham Nabity ....................... IB30 Derek Foster ..........................CB30 Bo Kitrell ................................ FB31 Joey Felici ..............................CB32 ** Imani Cross ............................. IB33 Christian Bailey ................... WR33 Garrett McKay ....................... LB34 Drew Brown ..........................PK34 * Terrell Newby ......................... IB35 ** Andy Janovich ....................... FB36 Zach Stovall .......................... DB37 ** Mauro Bondi .........................PK38 Harrison Jordan ..................... FB39 Cameron Jakub ..................... DB39 Jordan Nelson ........................ IB40 Jaevon Walton ....................... LB41 Luke McNitt ........................... TE41 ** David Santos .......................... LB42 * Trey Foster ............................. TE



24 Kuzu, Murat IB 5-11 200 Jr. Plano, Texas (Plano Senior High) 71 Lewis, Alex OL 6-6 290 Jr. Tempe, Ariz. (Mountain Pointe/Colorado) 95 Lindsay, Spencer PK 5-9 205 So. Kearney, Neb. 75 Long, Chris OL 6-4 300 Jr. Blair, Neb. 58 Lopez, Joel DL 6-2 260 So. Burlington, Ill. (Burlington Central) 51 Love, Courtney LB 6-1 240 RFr. Youngstown, Ohio (Cardinal Mooney) 55 * Maurice, Kevin DT 6-3 275 So. Orlando, Fla. (Freedom) 44 McCann, Mitch FB 6-0 225 So. Omaha, Neb. (Burke) 33 McKay, Garrett LB 5-11 200 So. Anaheim Hills, Calif. (Servite/Santa Ana College) 90 * McMullen, Greg DE 6-3 280 So. Akron, Ohio (Hoban) 41 McNitt, Luke TE 6-2 220 So. Kearney, Neb. (Nebraska-Kearney) 90 Meduna, Nate TE 6-5 225 Fr. Wahoo, Neb. (Bishop Neumann) 91 * Miller, Gabe LS 6-0 240 So. Mishawaka, Ind. (Penn) 5 *** Mitchell, Josh CB 5-11 160 Sr. Corona, Calif. (Eleanor Roosevelt) 82 * Moore, Alonzo WR 6-2 195 So. Winnfield, La. (Winnfield Senior) 16 Mosley, Trai DB 5-10 165 Fr. Pflugerville, Texas (Hendrickson) 74 * Moudy, Mike OL 6-5 305 Sr. Castle Rock, Colo. (Douglas County) 29 Nabity, Graham IB 6-0 210 So. Omaha, Neb. (Elkhorn) 45 Natter, A.J. DE 6-5 250 RFr. Milton, Wis. 39 Nelson, Jordan IB 5-7 180 So. Omaha, Neb. (Burke) 3 Newby, Marcus LB 6-1 220 RFr. North Potomac, Md. (Quince Orchard) 34 * Newby, Terrell IB 5-10 200 So. Los Angeles, Calif. (Chaminade) 99 Newell, Peyton DL 6-3 270 Fr. Hiawatha, Kan. 76 Owen, Dylan DL 6-5 225 Fr. Westchester, N.Y. (Somers/Bridgton Academy) 54 Painter, Robby OL 6-4 280 So. Centennial, Colo. (Grandview) 56 ** Pelini, Mark OL 6-0 290 Sr. Youngstown, Ohio (Cardinal Mooney) 26 Pelzer, Brady WR 5-11 170 Fr. Bellevue, Neb. (Bellevue East) 15 Pierson-El, De’Mornay WR 5-9 175 Fr. Alexandria, Va. (West Potomac) 54 Poppen, Garrett LB 6-1 215 Fr. Giltner, Neb. 78 * Price, Givens OL 6-4 310 Jr. Houston, Texas (Alief Taylor) 48 Rahn, Gabe WR 6-1 190 RFr. Le Mars, Iowa (Le Mars) 97 Rath, Logan DT 6-4 280 So. Aurora, Neb. (Giltner/South Dakota State) 65 ** Reeves, Ryne OL 6-3 300 Jr. Crete, Neb. 87 * Reilly, Brandon WR 6-1 195 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) 45 Reimers, Bryan TE 6-5 200 Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (East) 22 Ridder, Anthony S 6-2 200 Jr. West Point, Neb. (Central Catholic) 43 ** Roach, Trevor LB 6-2 235 Sr. Elkhorn, Neb. 23 Rose, Austin IB 6-1 215 Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (North Star) 14 * Rose, Jonathan CB 6-1 195 Jr. Leeds, Ala. (Leeds/Auburn) 15 * Rose-Ivey, Michael LB 5-11 240 So. Kansas City, Mo. (Rockhurst) 41 ** Santos, David LB 6-0 225 Jr. Spring, Texas (Klein Collins) 47 Schumacher, Grant PK 5-9 165 RFr. Lincoln, Neb. (Pius X) 56 Simpson, Brad LB 6-0 220 So. Omaha, Neb. (Ralston) 8 Singleton, D.J. DB 6-1 200 RFr. Jersey City, N.J. (St. Peter’s Prep) 5 Stanton, Johnny QB 6-2 230 RFr. Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. (Santa Margarita Catholic) 57 ** Sterup, Zach OL 6-8 320 Jr. Hastings, Neb. (Hastings St. Cecilia) 44 Stoltenberg, Mick DL 6-5 265 Fr. Gretna, Neb. 36 Stovall, Zach DB 5-11 185 RFr. Bellevue, Neb. (Bellevue East) 86 Sutton, David TE 6-3 240 Jr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) 28 Taylor, Adam IB 6-2 210 RFr. Katy, Texas 55 Thurston, Paul OL 6-5 295 So. Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West) 19 Tolbert, Jariah WR 6-3 190 Fr. New Orleans, La. (Edna Karr) 10 *** Turner, Jamal WR 6-1 190 Sr. Arlington, Texas (Sam Houston) 66 Utter, Dylan OL 6-1 285 So. Papillion, Neb. (Papillion-La Vista) 98 * Valentine, Vincent DT 6-3 320 So. Edwardsville, Ill. 40 Walton, Jaevon LB 6-0 235 Fr. New Orleans, La. (Edna Karr) 49 Weber, Chris LB 6-3 220 RFr. Elkhorn, Neb. 1 * Westerkamp, Jordan WR 6-0 195 So. Lombard, Ill. (Montini Catholic) 58 Whitaker, Corey OL 6-4 290 So. Murrieta, Calif. (Vista Murrieta) 21 Wilbon, Mikale IB 5-8 190 Fr. Chicago, Ill. (De La Salle Institute) 24 ** Williams, Austin LB 6-0 200 Sr. Omaha, Neb. (Burke) 92 * Williams, Kevin DT 6-2 275 Jr. Holland, Ohio (Springfield) 27 Williams, Kieron S 6-0 185 Fr. Shreveport, La. (C.E. Byrd/Air Force Prep)

42 Creighton Koley .................... DB43 Noah Appleget .................... WR43 ** Trevor Roach ......................... LB44 Mitch McCann ....................... FB44 Mick Stoltenberg ...................DL45 A.J. Natter .............................DE45 Bryan Reimers ....................... TE47 Matt Jarzynka ........................DE47 Grant Schumacher ................PK48 Gabe Rahn ........................... WR48 Erik Evans ..............................DE49 Chris Weber ........................... LB50 Garret Johns ..........................DL51 Ryan Freudenburg .................OL51 Courtney Love ....................... LB52 * Josh Banderas ....................... LB53 Alex Boryca ........................... LB54 Robby Painter ........................OL54 Garrett Poppen ..................... LB55 * Kevin Maurice .......................DT55 Paul Thurston ........................OL56 ** Mark Pelini ............................OL56 Brad Simpson ........................ LB57 ** Zach Sterup ...........................OL58 Joel Lopez ..............................DL58 Corey Whitaker .....................OL59 * Matt Finnin ............................OL59 Trent Ortmeier ......................OL61 Noah Arneson .......................DL61 Paul Kelly ............................... LS62 Cole Conrad ...........................OL63 Tanner Farmer .......................OL65 ** Ryne Reeves ..........................OL66 Dylan Utter ............................OL67 Jerald Foster ..........................OL68 *** Jake Cotton............................OL69 Nick Gates .............................OL70 Chongo Kondolo ....................OL71 Alex Lewis ..............................OL72 Zach Hannon .........................OL73 Sam Hahn ..............................OL74 * Mike Moudy ..........................OL75 Chris Long ..............................OL76 Dwayne Johnson Jr. ...............OL76 Dylan Owen ...........................DL77 David Knevel ..........................OL78 * Givens Price ...........................OL80 *** Kenny Bell ............................ WR81 Kevin Gladney...................... WR82 * Alonzo Moore ...................... WR83 Jared Blum ............................. TE84 * Sam Cotton............................ TE85 Greg Hart ............................... TE86 David Sutton .......................... TE87 * Brandon Reilly ..................... WR88 Freedom Akinmoladun ......... TE88 Ross Dzuris ............................DE89 Connor Ketter........................ TE90 * Greg McMullen .....................DE90 Nate Meduna ........................ TE91 Tyler Hoppes .........................DE91 * Gabe Miller ............................ LS92 Josh Faulkenberry ................. LS92 * Kevin Williams .......................DT95 Jack Gangwish .......................DE95 Spencer Lindsay ....................PK97 Logan Rath.............................DL98 * Vincent Valentine ..................DT99 Peyton Newell .......................DL*denotes letters earned



AMEER ABDULLAH RECORD WATCHNEBRASKA CAREER RECORDS WATCHAll-Purpose YardsRk. Player, Position, Years Yards1. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 5,9742. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-72 5,5863. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 5,445

Yards From ScrimmageRk. Player, Position, Years Yards1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 4,9962. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 4,339 3. Ahman Green, IB, 1995-97 4,180

Rushing YardsRk. Player, Position, Years Yards1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 4,7802. Ahman Green, IB, 1995-97 3,8803. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 3,810

200-Yard Rushing GamesRk. Player, Position, Years 200-Yd. Games1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 72. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 4 Ahman Green, IB, 1995-97 4

100-Yard Rushing GamesRk. Player, Position, Years 100-Yd. Games1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 262. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 213. Ahman Green, IB, 1995-97 20

CarriesRk. Player, Position, Years Carries1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 6682. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 6633. Eric Crouch, QB, 1998-2001 648

Receptions by a Running BackRk. Player, Years Catches1. Marlon Lucky, 2005-08 1352. Jeff Kinney, 1969-71 823. Cory Ross, 2002-05 714. Rex Burkhead, 2009-12 605. Ameer Abdullah, 2011-present 56

Receiving Yards by a Running BackRk. Player, Years Yards1. Marlon Lucky, 2005-08 1,3792. Jeff Kinney, 1969-71 8643. Cory Ross, 2002-05 7294. Ameer Abdullah, 2011-present 529

Receiving Touchdowns by a Running BackRk. Player, Years TDs1. Ameer Abdullah, 2011-present 62. Cory Ross, 2002-05 5 Rex Burkhead, 2009-12 5

Yards Per Catch by a Running BackRk. Player, Years YPC1. Jeff Kinney, 1969-71 10.52. Cory Ross, 2002-05 10.33. Marlon Lucky, 2005-08 10.24. Ameer Abdullah, 2011-present 9.55. Tony Davis, 1973-75 9.4

Kickoff Return YardsRk. Player, Position, Years Yards1. Josh Davis, IB, 2000-03 2,2652. Niles Paul, WR, 2007-10 1,8873. Tyrone Hughes, WB, 1989-92 1,4434. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 1,319

Yards Per Carry (min. 400 carries)Rk. Player, Position, Years YPC1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 7.162. Calvin Jones, IB, 1991-93 6.843. Ahman Green, IB, 1995-97 6.764. Lawrence Phillips, IB, 1993-95 6.185. Ken Clark, IB, 1987-89 6.156. Dan Alexander, IB, 1997-2000 6.117. Correll Buckhalter, IB, 1997-2000 6.118. Roger Craig, IB, 1979-82 6.019 Derek Brown, IB, 1990-92 5.8910. Roy Helu Jr., IB, 2007-10 5.89-- Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 5.75

Rushing TouchdownsRk. Player, Position, Years TDs1. Eric Crouch, QB, 1998-2001 592. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 493. Ahman Green, IB, 1995-97 424. Calvin Jones, IB, 1991-93 405. Tommie Frazier, QB, 1992-95 366. Keith Jones, IB, 1984-87 32 Steve Taylor, QB, 1985-88 328. Taylor Martinez, QB, 2010-13 319. Lawrence Phillips, IB, 1993-95 30 Rex Burkhead, IB, 2009-12 30t-13. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 28

1,000-Yard Rushing SeasonsRk. Player, Position, Years Seasons1. Jarvis Redwine, IB, 1979-80 2 Ken Clark, IB, 1987-89 2 Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 2 Doug DuBose, IB, 1982-85 2 Derek Brown, IB, 1990-92 2 Calvin Jones, IB, 1991-93 2 Ahman Green, IB, 1995-97 2 Roy Helu Jr., IB, 2007-10 2 Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 2

Career Touchdowns ScoredRk. Player, Position, Years TDs1. Eric Crouch, QB, 1998-2001 612. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 523. Ahman Green, IB, 1995-97 454. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-72 445. Calvin Jones, IB, 1991-93 426. Tommie Frazier, QB, 1992-95 36 Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 36

ScoringRk. Player, Position, Years Points1. Alex Henery, PK, 2007-10 3972. Kris Brown, PK, 1995-98 3883. Eric Crouch, QB, 1998-2001 3684. Josh Brown, PK, 1999-2002 3155. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 3126. Ahman Green, IB, 1995-97 2707. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-72 2648. Calvin Jones, IB, 1991-93 2529. Tommie Frazier, QB, 1992-95 222 Byron Bennett, PK, 1990-93 22212. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 216

Scoring (non-kickers)Rk. Player, Position, Years Points1. Eric Crouch, QB, 1998-2001 3682. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 3123. Ahman Green, IB, 1995-97 2704. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-72 2645. Calvin Jones, IB, 1991-93 2526. Tommie Frazier, QB, 1992-95 2227. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 216Note: Halfback/place-kicker Bobby Renolds scored 211 points from 1950-52, but 43 points came as a kicker.

NEBRASKA SEASON RECORDS WATCHRushing Yards by a SeniorRk. Player, Position, Year Yards1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1983 2,1482. Roy Helu Jr., IB, 2010 1,2453. Keith Jones, IB, 1987 1,2324. Ken Clark, IB, 1989 1,1965. Dan Alexander, IB, 2000 1,1546. Jarvis Redwine, IB, 1980 1,1197. Eric Crouch, QB, 2001 1,1158. Scott Frost, QB, 1997 1,0959. Jeff Kinney, HB, 1971 1,03710. Jammal Lord, QB, 2003 948-- Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011 833

NEBRASKA RECORDS HELDCategory TotalCareer All-Purpose Yards 5,974Career Receiving TDs by a Running Back 6Career 1,000-Yard Rushing Seasons (tied) 2Game Kickoff Return Yards 211Longest Play by a Freshman 100 (Kickoff Return)Longest TD by a Freshman 100 (Kickoff Return)

FBS ACTIVE PLAYER RANKINGSAll-Purpose YardsRk. Player, School Yards1. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska 5,9742. Tyler Lockett, Kansas State 4,8303. Jamison Crowder, Duke 4,642

Yards From ScrimmageRk. Player, School Yards1. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska 4,3392. Jahwan Edwards, Ball State 3,8413. Jawon Chisholm, Akron 3,473

Rushing YardsRk. Player, School Yards1. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska 3,8102. Jahwan Edwards, Ball State 3,6963. Braxton Miller, Ohio State 3,054

100-Yard Rushing GamesRk. Player, School Games1. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska 212. Todd Gurley, Georgia 163. Braxton Miller, Ohio State 14

Consecutive Games With 100 Yards From ScrimmageRk. Player, School Games1. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska 182. Kareem Hunt, Toledo 103. Javorius Allen, USC 7

BIG TEN CAREER RECORD WATCHAll-Purpose YardsRk. Player, School, Years Yards1. Ron Dayne, Wisconsin, 1996-99 7,4292. Archie Griffin, Ohio State, 1972-75 6,5593. Anthony Thompson, Indiana, 1986-89 6,4664. Dorien Bryant, Purdue, 2004-07 6,2195. Jamie Morris, Michigan, 1984-87 6,2016. Anthony Thomas, Michigan, 1997-2000 6,0007. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska, 2011-pres. 5,974 8. Montee Ball, Wisconsin, 2009-12 5,9359. Brandon Williams, Wisconsin, 2002-05 5,85210. Anthony Carter, Michigan, 1979-82 5,799



NEBRASKA CAREER RECORDS WATCHPassing YardsRk. Player, Years Yards1. Taylor Martinez, 2010-13 7,2582. Zac Taylor, 2005-06 5,8503. Joe Ganz, 2005-08 5,125 4. Dave Humm, 1972-74 5,0355. Jerry Tagge, 1969-71 4,7046. Eric Crouch, 1998-2001 4,4817. Tommie Frazier, 1992-95 3,5218. Turner Gill, 1980-83 3,3179. Vince Ferragamo, 1975-76 3,22410. Jammal Lord, 2000-03 2,84818. Tommy Armstrong Jr., 2013-present 2,018

Most Wins by an NU QB in His First 13 StartsRk. Quarterback Wins Record1. Fred Duda 13 13-02. Tom Sorley 12 12-1 Turner Gill 12 12-1 Tommy Armstrong Jr. 12 12-15. Jerry Tagge 11 11-1-1 Bob Churchich 11 11-2 Steve Taylor 11 11-2 Tommie Frazier 11 11-2 Scott Frost 11 11-2

Most Wins by an NU QB in His First 14 StartsRk. Quarterback Wins Record1. Fred Duda 14 14-02. Tom Sorley 13 13-1 Turner Gill 13 13-14. Jerry Tagge 12 12-1-1 Bob Churchich 12 12-2 Steve Taylor 12 12-2 Tommie Frazier 12 12-2 Scott Frost 12 12-2

Most Wins by an NU QB in His First 15 StartsRk. Quarterback Wins Record1. Fred Duda 14 14-1 Turner Gill 14 14-13. Jerry Tagge 13 13-1-1 Tom Sorley 13 13-2 Bob Churchich 13 13-2 Steve Taylor 13 13-2 Tommie Frazier 13 13-2 Scott Frost 13 13-2

TOMMYARMSTRONG JR.SophomoreQuarterback

NEBRASKA CAREER RECORDS WATCHReceptionsRk. Player, Position, Years Total1. Nate Swift, WR, 2005-08 1662. Kenny Bell, WR, 2011-present 1533. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-72 1434. Terrence Nunn, WR, 2004-07 1365. Marlon Lucky, IB, 2005-08 135

Receiving YardsRk. Player, Position, Years Yards1. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1070-72 2,4792. Nate Swift, WR, 2005-08 2,4763. Kenny Bell, WR, 2011-present 2,2904. Terrence Nunn, WR, 2004-07 1,762 5. Todd Peterson, WR, 2005-08 1,602

Receiving TouchdownsRk. Player, Position, Years TDs1. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-72 252. Nate Swift, WR, 2005-08 223. Kenny Bell, WR, 2011-present 174. Maurice Purify, WR, 2006-07 165. Jon Bostick, SE, 1989-91 15 Quincy Enunwa, WR, 2010-13 15

100-Yard Receiving GamesRk. Player, Position, Years Games1. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-72 102. Nate Swift, WR, 2005-08 83. Kenny Bell, WR, 2011-present 5 Irving Fryar, WB, 1981-83 5 Niles Paul, WR, 2007-10 56. Maurice Purify, WR, 2006-07 47. Tracey Wistrom, TE, 1998-2001 3 Johnny Mitchell, TE, 1990-91 3 Guy Ingles, SE, 1968-70 3

Consecutive Games with a ReceptionRk. Player, Position Games1. Johnny Rodger, WB 372. Terrence Nunn, WR 323. Kenny Bell, WR* 23 Quincy Enunwa, WR 23

Kenny Bell, WR** 20*-Not active**-Active streak

Kickoff Return YardsRk. Player, Position, Years Yards1. Josh Davis, IB, 2000-03 2,2652. Niles Paul, WR, 2007-10 1,8873. Tyrone Hughes, WB, 1989-92 1,4434. Ameer Abdullah, IB, 2011-present 1,3195. Joe Walker, ROV, 1997-2000 1,1596. Dana Brinson, WB, 1985-88 1,1547. Kenny Bell, WR, 2011-present 1,1428. Cortney Grixby, CB, 2004-07 1,0949. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-72 84710. Frank Solich, FB, 1963-95 818

KENNYBELLSeniorWide Receiver

NEBRASKA SEASON RECORDS WATCHPunt Return YardsRk. Player, Position, Year Yards1. DeJuan Groce, CB, 2002 7322. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1972 6183. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1971 5484. DeJuan Groce, CB, 2001 4695. Larry Wachholtz, S, 1965 4526. Niles Paul, WR, 2009 4077. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970 3498. Cortney Grixby, CB, 2005 3339. Dana Brinson, WB, 1986 33010. Irving Fryar, WB, 1981 318-- De’Mornay Pierson-El, WR, 2014 239

NEBRASKA GAME RECORDSPunt Return YardsRk. Player, Opponent, Date Yards1. Eric Hagg vs. Texas, 10/16/2010 (TD) 952. Bobby Newcombe vs. Missouri, 9/30/2000 (TD) 943. Johnny Rodgers at Okla. St., 10/23/1971 (TD) 924. DeJuan Groce vs. Missouri, 10/12/2002 (TD) 895. Nate Swift vs. Virginia Tech, 9/27/2008 (TD) 886. Dave Butterfield vs. TCU, 9/25/1976 (TD) 877. De’Mornay Pierson-El at Fresno St., 9/13/2014 (TD) 868. Pat Fischer vs. Oklahoma St., 11/12/1960 (TD) 849. DeJuan Groce vs. Troy St., 9/31/2002 (TD) 8310. Three tied 82Longest Punt Return by a Freshman:De’Mornay Pierson-El (86) at Fresno State, 9/13/2014

DE’MORNAYPIERSON-ELFreshmanWide Receiver

2014 NEBRASKA RECORD WATCH

Cornhuskers to WatchTommy Armstrong Jr.QuarterbackSophomore | 6-1 | 220Cibolo, Texas

SEASON HIGHSPassing Attempts – 31 vs. McNeese State; Completions – 16 vs. McNeese State; Passing Yards – 271 vs. Florida Atlantic; Long Pass – 70 at Fresno State; Passing TDs – 3 at Fresno State

Rushes – 13 vs. Miami; Rushing Yards – 131 vs. McNeese State; Rushing TDs – 1 vs. Florida Atlantic, vs. McNeese State; Long - 42 vs. McNeese State

CAREER PASSING STATISTICSYear G/GS Comp.-Att.-Int. Yards TD2012 -- Redshirt --2013 9/8 68-131-8 966 92014 5/5 62-115-3 1,052 10Totals 14/13 130-246-11 2,018 19

CAREER RUSHING STATISTICSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2012 -- Redshirt --2013 9/8 67 202 22014 5/5 50 420 2Totals 14/13 117 622 4

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Completed 15-of-29 passes for a career-high 271 yards and two touchdowns... previous career high was 173 yards last season against Northwestern, a mark he surpassed before halftime with 184 yards passing... also finished with a then-career-high 333 yards of total offense, including 62 yards rushing and a touchdown on seven carries. McNeese State: Rushed 11 times for a career-high 131 yards, including rushes of 42 and 24 yards in the first half and a 34-yard third-quarter rush... were the three longest runs of Armstrong’s career, bettering a 17-yard rush against Florida Atlantic... previous career rushing high was 69 yards against Northwestern in 2013... 131 rushing yards marked the first 100-yard rushing game for a Nebraska quarterback since Taylor Martinez rushed for 140 yards on 19 carries in the 2012 Big Ten Championship Game against Wisconsin... completed 16-of-31 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns... was 4-of-4 passing for 78 yards and a touchdown on third down attempts in the first half... accounted for 373 yards of total offense, marking the second consecutive week he accounted for a career high in total offensive yards. Fresno State: Completed 12-of-21 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns, including a 70-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Westerkamp on the game’s third play... was his longest completion in a regular-season game and second-longest completion of his career... also connected on TD passes to tight ends Cethan Carter and Sam Cotton in the second half... 260 passing yards marked his third straight game to start the season with 200 or more passing yards... also rushed nine times for 65 yards to account for 325 total offense yards... topped 300 yards of total offense in first three games of 2014, marking the first time a Husker topped 300 yards of total offense in three straight games since Joe Ganz accomplished the feat against Texas Tech, Iowa State and Baylor in 2008. Miami: Completed 9-of-13 passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns... added 96 yards rushing on 13 carries. Illinois: Improved his record to 12-1 as Nebraska’s starting quarterback... one of only four quarterbacks to start a career with a 12-1 record, joining Fred Duda (13-0), Turner Gill (12-1) and Tom Sorley (12-1)... was 10-of-21 for 166 yards and one touchdown... also ran the ball 10 times for 66 yards.

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Jordan WesterkampWide ReceiverSophomore | 6-0 | 195Lombard, Ill.

SEASON HIGHSCatches – 7 vs. Florida Atlantic; Receiving Yards – 125 vs. Florida Atlantic; Receiving TDs – 1 vs. Florida Atlantic, vs. McNeese State, at Fresno State; Long – 70 at Fresno State

CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2012 -- Redshirt --2013 13/1 20 283 12014 5/5 16 316 3Totals 18/6 36 599 4

CAREER RETURN STATISTICSYear G/GS KR Yards TD PR Yards TD2012 -- Redshirt --2013 13/1 1 15 0 19 51 02014 5/5 0 0 0 0 0 0Totals 18/6 1 15 0 19 51 0

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Caught seven passes for 125 yards, setting career highs in both categories... had a 41-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter for his second career touchdown reception... Kenny Bell and Westerkamp combined to become the first Husker duo to both top 100 receiving yards in a game since Marlon Lucky (IB) and Maurice Purify (WR) achieved the feat at Colorado in 2007... Bell and Westerkamp became the first pair of wide receivers in Husker history to accomplish the feat. McNeese State: Caught a team-high four passes for 61 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Fresno State: Caught a career-long 70-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter to open the scoring... caught a touchdown for the third consecutive game, marking the first Husker to have a touchdown reception in three straight games since Quincy Enunwa caught a touchdown pass in each of the first three games of 2013. Miami: Caught one pass for 14 yards. Illinois: Hauled in two passes for 31 yards.

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Josh MitchellCornerbackSenior | 5-11 | 160Corona, Calif.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 4 at Fresno State, vs. Illinois; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – 2 vs. Florida Atlantic, at Fresno State; Interceptions – None

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL PBU INT2010 -- Redshirt --2011 8/1 5 0.0-0 0-0 1 02012 13/8 29 1.0-1 2-6 5 12013 13/6 31 0.0-0 4-7 6 12014 5/5 11 0.0-0 0-0 5 0Totals 39/20 76 1.0-1 6-13 17 2

2014HONORSTeam Captain

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Tied a career high with two of Nebraska’s five pass break-ups on the day. McNeese State: Recorded a pair of tackles and a pass break-up in the 31-24 win. Fresno State: Posted four solo tackles and tied his career high for the second time this season with two pass break-ups. Miami: Returned a fumble 57 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to give Nebraska a 31-21 lead... was the first by a Husker since Austin Cassidy had an 11-yard fumble return for a touchdown at Minnesota on Oct. 22, 2011... was the longest fumble return by a Husker since Ralph Brown had a 74-yard fumble return for a touchdown at Kansas State in 1998. Illinois: Produced four tackles in his 20th career start.

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Randy GregoryDefensive EndJunior | 6-6 | 240Fishers, Ind.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 7 vs. Miami, vs. Illinois; Sacks – 2.5 vs. Illinois; Tackles for Loss – 3 vs. Illinois; QB Hurries – 3 vs. Illinois; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL PBU INT2013 13/10 66 10.5-69 19-101 1 12014 4/4 17 4.5-42 5-42 0 0Totals 17/14 83 15.0-11124-143 1 1

2014HONORSWalter Camp Player of the Year Watch ListLombardi Award Watch ListChuck Bednarik Award Watch ListNagurski Trophy Watch ListLott IMPACT Trophy Watch ListLott IMPACT Player of the Week (Sept. 20)Preseason First-Team All-American (Sporting News)Preseason Second Team All-American (Phil Steele, Athlon)Preseason All-Big Ten (Sporting News, Phil Steele, Athlon)Preseason Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (Sporting News)

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Started, but left the game in the first quarter with an injury and didn’t return. McNeese State: Didn’t play due to injury. Fresno State: Returned to the starting lineup after missing a game due to injury... posted three tackles, all solo stops. Miami: Ranked third on the team with seven tackles, including a pair of sacks for 25 yards... pair of TFLs pushed his career total to 21 for 126 yards. Illinois: Finished the game with 2.5 sacks for 17 yards... increased his career sack total to 15, moving him within 1.5 sacks of the top 10 on the NU career sacks list (16.5, 10th).

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Marcus NewbyLinebackerR. Freshman | 6-1 | 220North Potomac, Md.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 1 at Fresno State, vs. Miami; Sacks – 1 at Fresno State; Tackles for Loss – 1 at Fresno State; QB Hurries – 1 at Fresno State; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL PBU INT2014 5/0 2 1.0-9 1-9 0 0Totals 5/0 2 1.0-9 1-9 0 0

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Saw time off the bench but didn’t record any stats. McNeese State: Saw time off the bench but didn’t record any stats. Fresno State: First career tackle was a nine-yard sack... also notched a QB hurry. Miami: Came off the bench and made one tackle. Illinois: Played against the Illini, but didn’t record any stats.

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Ameer AbdullahI-BackSenior | 5-9 | 195Homewood, Ala.

SEASON HIGHSRushes – 35 vs. Miami; Rushing Yards – 232 vs. Florida Atlantic; Rushing TDs – 3 vs. Illinois; Long - 57 at Fresno State

Catches – 3 vs. McNeese State; Receiving Yards – 96 vs. McNeese State; Receiving TDs – 1 vs. McNeese State, vs. Miami; Long – 58 vs. McNeese State

CAREER RUSHING STATISTICSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2011 13/0 42 150 32012 14/7 226 1,137 82013 13/13 281 1,690 92014 5/5 114 833 8Totals 45/25 663 3,810 28

CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2011 13/0 1 11 02012 14/7 24 178 22013 13/13 26 232 22014 5/5 5 108 2Totals 45/25 56 529 6

CAREER RETURN STATISTICSYear G/GS KR Yards TD PR Yards TD2011 13/0 26 763 1 15 107 02012 14/7 17 360 0 16 209 12013 13/13 4 77 0 0 0 02014 5/5 6 119 0 0 0 0Totals 45/25 54 1,319 1 31 316 1

SCHOOLRECORDMost Single-Game Kickoff Return Yards - 211 vs. Fresno State

2014HONORSTeam CaptainPaul Hornung Award Honor Roll (Sept. 6)Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 1, Sept. 22)Doak Walker Award Watch ListWalter Camp Player of the Year Watch ListMaxwell Award Watch ListPaul Hornung Award Watch ListPreseason Second-Team All-American (Sporting News, Phil Steele, Athlon)Preseason All-Big Ten (Phil Steele, Sporting News, Athlon)

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Rushed 21 times for a career-high 232 yards, topping his previous career high of 225 yards against Illinois in 2013... rushing total marked the 15th-most rushing yards in school history and the 37th 200-yard rushing game in Nebraska history... 232 yards were the second-most by a Husker in a season opener, trailing Marlon Lucky’s 233 yards against Nevada in 2007. McNeese State: Rushed 17 times for 54 yards and one touchdown... caught three passes for a career-high 96 yards, including a 58-yard touchdown reception late in the fourth quarter that broke a 24-24 tie... 58-yard catch alone broke his previous single-game high of 50 yards against UCLA in 2013.... finished the game with 184 all-purpose yards, including 90 yards in the fourth quarter on three touches. Fresno State: Rushed 19 times for 110 yards, including a 57-yard touchdown run in the first quarter to give NU a 14-0 lead... 57-yard run was a season long and his third run of at least 30 yards in 2014. Miami: Rushed a career-high 35 times for 229 yards and two touchdowns, while also adding a three-yard touchdown reception... previous career high in carries was 31 against Penn State in 2012... posted a career-high 313 all-purpose yards, bettering his 252-yard

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Cornhuskers to Watch

Maliek CollinsDefensive TackleSophomore | 6-2 | 300Kansas City, Mo.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 4 at Fresno State; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 2 vs. Miami; QB Hurries – 2 vs. Miami; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2013 12/1 12 1.0-10 2-102014 5/5 12 0.0-0 3-6Totals 17/6 24 1.0-10 5-16

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Made his second career start, totaling one tackle and one QB hurry. McNeese State: Started and tied a then-career high with three tackles. Fresno State: Set a career

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Taariq AllenWide ReceiverJunior | 6-3 | 200Weston, Mass.

SEASON HIGHSCatches – 3 vs. McNeese State; Receiving Yards – 27 vs. McNeese State; Receiving TDs – None; Long – 14 vs. McNeese State

CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2011 -- Redshirt --2012 8/0 2 11 12013 10/0 3 22 02014 5/0 4 30 0Totals 23/0 9 63 1

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Caught one pass for three yards. McNeese State: Hauled in a career-high three recepetions for a career-high 27 yards. Fresno State: Saw time off the bench but did not record a catch. Miami: Saw time off the bench but did not record a catch. Illinois: Saw time off the bench, but didn’t record a catch.

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effort against Wisconsin in 2012... 313 all-purpose yards rank second on the Nebraska single-game all-purpose yardage list, and is the most by a Husker since Roy Helu Jr. had a school-record 321 all-purpose yards against Missouri on Oct. 30, 2010. Illinois: Rushed 22 times for 208 yards with a career-high three rushing touchdowns... opened the game with five carries for 60 yards on Nebraska’s first drive, capped by a 12-yard touchdown run to give Nebraska a 7-0 lead... rushed for 196 yards on 20 carries in the first half alone, including 13 carries for 127 yards in the first quarter... marked the second straight three touchdown game for Abdullah after recording two rushing scores and a receiving TD against Miami... has 28 career rushing touchdowns, including eight in 2014... increased his overall career touchdowns total to 36 moving him into a tie for sixth place with Tommie Frazier on the NU list... 208-yard effort was Abdullah’s fourth career 200-yard rushing game and third of 2014... four 200-yard rushing games ties Abdullah with Ahman Green for the second-most in NU history, trailing Mike Rozier’s seven career 200-yard rushing games... notched a 200-yard game against the Illini for the second straight season, after posting 225 yards last season... three 200-yard games this season are tied for the second most in a season, trailing Rozier’s four 200-yard games in his 1983 Heisman season... 21st career 100-yard rushing game, the second-most in Nebraska history, trailing only Rozier’s 26 100-yard rushing games... increased his career rushing yardage total to 3,810 yards, moving him within 70 yards of Ahman Green (3,880 yards) for second place on the Nebraska career rushing list... increased his career yards from scrimmage total to 4,339 moving him past Ahman Green into second place on the NU list... Mike Rozier holds the NU school record with 4,996 career yards from scrimmage... has topped 100 yards from scrimmage in 18 straight games... had 212 all-purpose yards in the game, increasing his career total to 5,974 yards and moving him within 26 yards of becoming just the seventh player in Big Ten history with 6,000 career all-purpose yards... now has 663 career carries, leaving him just five attempts behind Rozier’s school record of 668.

Joshua KaluDefensive BackFreshman | 6-1 | 175Houston, Texas

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 7 vs. Illinois; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 1 at Fresno State; QB Hurries – 1 vs. McNeese State; PBUs – 1 at Fresno State, vs. Illinois; Interceptions – 1 vs. Miami


2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Came off the bench in his first career game and made one tackle. McNeese State: Made a pair of tackles and record a QB hurry. Fresno State: Made his first career start, as the Huskers began the game with six defensive backs on the field... led the Huskers with six tackles, all solo stops... also notched a TFL, forced a fumble and broke up a pass. Miami: Came off the bench and notched his first career interception in the fourth quarter. Illinois: Notched his second career start... totaled a season-high seven tackles and his second pass break-up of the season.

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Corey CooperSafetySenior | 6-1 | 215Maywood, Ill.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 8 vs. Miami; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – 1 vs. McNeese State; PBUs – None; Interceptions – 1 vs. McNeese State

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL PBU INT2010 -- Redshirt --2011 11/1 9 0.0-0 0-0 0 02012 14/3 17 0.5-1 2-8 0 02013 13/13 91 2.0-16 5-19 1 12014 5/5 20 0.0-0 0-0 0 1Totals 43/22 137 2.5-17 7-27 1 2

2014HONORSTeam CaptainPreseason Second-Team All-Big Ten (Athlon)

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Started at safety, but didn’t record any stats. McNeese State: Totaled six tackles and notched NU’s first turnover of the season with his second career interception on the last play of the game. Fresno State: Made three tackles in his 20th career start. Miami: Finished second on the team with eight tackles, including four solo stops. Illinois: Started and produced three tackles in the 45-14 win.

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high with four tackles that doubled his season total. Miami: Produced four tackles, including a pair of TFLs for five yards... also notched two QB hurries. Illinois: Produced a pair of solo stops, including his third TFL of the season.

Cethan CarterTight EndSophomore | 6-4 | 240Metairie, La.

SEASON HIGHSCatches – 1 vs. McNeese State, at Fresno State; Receiving Yards – 20 at Fresno State; Receiving TDs – 1 at Fresno State; Long – 20 at Fresno State

CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2013 13/6 10 127 02014 5/5 2 25 1Totals 18/11 12 152 1

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Started at tight end, but didn’t record a catch. McNeese State: Caught one pass for five yards. Fresno State: Recorded his first career TD reception on a 20-yard pass from Tommy Armstrong Jr. Miami: Started, but did not record a catch. Illinois: Started, but didn’t record a catch.

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Zaire AndersonLinebackerJunior | 5-11 | 220Philadelphia, Pa.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 9 vs. Illinois; Sacks – 1 vs. Illinois; Tackles for Loss – 3 vs. Illinois; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL PBU2012* 3/1 4 0.0-0 0-0 02013 12/5 52 3.0-22 6-25 12014 5/4 27 1.0-9 6-17 0Totals 20/10 83 4.0-31 12-42 1*-awardedmedicalredshirt

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Led the Huskers in tackles with seven, including four solo stops... notched a TFL for four yards. McNeese State: Finished the game with eight tackles, including six solo stops... notched a pair of TFLs. Fresno State: Saw time off the bench, but didn’t record any stats. Miami: Totaled four tackles in the win over the Hurricanes. Illinois: Led the Nebraska defense with nine total tackles, including three TFLs and a sack on the final play of the game.

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Jonathan RoseCornerbackSophomore | 6-1 | 195Leeds, Ala.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 3 vs. Florida Atlantic, at Fresno State, vs. Miami; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – None; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – 1 at Fresno State; Interceptions – None

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL PBU INT2012 -- Redshirt --2013 10/0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 02014 5/0 11 0.0-0 0-0 1 0Totals 15/0 11 0.0-0 0-0 1 0

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Recorded three tackles off the bench, all solo stops. McNeese State: Made a pair of tackles off the bench. Fresno State: Recorded three solo stops off the bench and notched his first career pass break-up at Nebraska. Miami: Came off the bench and totaled three tackles for the second straight game. Illinois: Saw time off the bench, but didn’t record any stats.

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De’Mornay Pierson-ElWide Receiver/Punt ReturnerFreshman | 5-9 | 175Winnifield, La.

SEASON HIGHSCatches – 2 vs. Florida Atlantic; Receiving Yards – 14 vs. Florida Atlantic; Receiving TDs – 1 vs. Florida Atlantic; Long – 8 vs. Florida Atlantic

CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2014 5/0 2 14 1 Totals 5/0 2 14 1

CAREER RETURN STATISTICSYear G/GS KR Yards TD PR Yards TD2014 5/0 3 36 0 17 239 1Totals 5/0 3 36 0 17 239 1

2014HONORSBig Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Sept. 15)

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Hauled in a touchdown pass in his first career game as a Husker... ended the game with two catches for 14 yards and also returned a pair of punts for 14 yards. McNeese State: Returned five punts for 52 yards, including a 25-yard return... also returned a pair of kicks for 36 yards. Fresno State: Returned a punt 86 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter to give Nebraska a 24-2 lead... was the seventh-longest punt return in school history and longest ever by a Husker freshman... marked Nebraska’s longest punt return since Eric Haag’s school-record 95-yard punt return against Texas in 2010 and the first punt return for a score by Nebraska since Ameer Abdullah had an 81-yard TD return vs. Idaho State in 2012... finished the day with five punt returns for 150 yards. Miami: Returned a pair of punts for 11 yards... rushed the ball once for no gain. Illinois: Returned three punts for 12 yards.

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Ryker FyfeQuarterbackSophomore | 6-2 | 210Grand Island, Neb.

SEASON HIGHSPassing Attempts – 4 vs. Florida Atlantic; Completions – 2 at Fresno State; Passing Yards – 29 vs. Florida Atlantic; Long Pass – 12 at Fresno State; Passing TDs – 1 at Fresno State

Rushes – 4 vs. Florida Atlantic; Rushing Yards – 29 vs. Florida Atlantic; Rushing TDs – None; Long - 15 vs. Florida Atlantic

CAREER PASSING STATISTICSYear G/GS Comp.-Att.-Int. Yards TD2012 -- Redshirt --2013 1/0 1-1-0 5 02014 3/0 3-7-0 31 1Totals 4/0 4-8-0 36 1

CAREER RUSHING STATISTICSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2012 -- Redshirt --2013 1/0 1 3 02014 3/0 7 47 0Totals 4/0 8 50 0

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Saw time off the bench... completed 1-of-4 passes for nine yards and also ran four times for 29 yards. McNeese State: Dind’t play against the Cowboys. Fresno State: Was 2-of-3 off the bench for 22 yards, including his first career TD pass... also ran once for 12 yards. Miami: Didn’t play in the 41-31 win over the Hurricanes. Illinois: Saw action in NU’s final drive of the game... ran the ball twice for six yards.

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Daneil DavieCornerbackJunior | 6-1 | 190Beatrice, Neb.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 5 vs. Florida Atlantic; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 2 at Fresno State, vs. Miami; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – 1 vs. McNeese State; Interceptions – 2 vs. Illinois

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL PBU INT2011 -- Redshirt --2012 13/0 7 0.0-0 0-0 1 02013 10/0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 02014 5/5 14 0.0-0 4-6 1 2Totals 28/5 22 0.0-0 4-6 2 2

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Made his first career start and finished the game with a career-high five tackles, all solo stops... bettered his previous career high of two tackles. McNeese State: Posted his first pass break-up of the season and added three tackles. Fresno State: Record three solo stops, including a pair of TFLs for four yards. Miami: Notched three tackles, including a pair of TFLs for two yards. Illinois: Notched a pair of interceptions on the night, his first two picks as a Husker... first interception was a diving pick in the endzone to stop an Illini dricr in the first quarter.

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Nathan GerryDefensive BackSophomore | 6-2 | 205Sioux Falls, S.D.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 13 vs. McNeese State; Sacks – 0.5 vs. Illinois; Tackles for Loss – 2 vs. McNeese State; QB Hurries – 2 vs. Illinois; PBUs – 1 vs. McNeese State; Interceptions – 1 vs. Illinois

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL PBU INT2013 13/3 32 0.0-0 2-3 0 02014 5/5 30 0.5-2 4-6 1 1Totals 18/8 63 0.5-2 6-9 1 1

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Started at safety and record four tackles, including a TFL for one yard... also forced a fumble that was recovered by the Owls. McNeese State: Had a career day against the Cowboys, including a team-high and career-best 13 tackles... notched a pair of TFLs, a QB hurry and his first career pass break-up. Fresno State: Went over 50 career tackles with a pair of stops. Miami: Totaled six tackles in the 41-31 win over the Hurricanes. Illinois: Produced five tackles, including four solo stops... recorded his first career interception and returned it 54 yards to the 5-yard line... also notched half a sack and a pair of QB hurries.

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Cornhuskers to WatchTerrell NewbyI-BackSophomore | 5-10 | 200Los Angeles, Calif.

SEASON HIGHSRushes – 16 vs. Florida Atlantic; Rushing Yards – 107 vs. Florida Atlantic; Rushing TDs – 2 vs. Florida Atlantic; Long - 47 vs. Florida Atlantic

Catches – 2 vs. Illinois; Receiving Yards – 21 vs. Illinois; Receiving TDs – None; Long – 20 vs. Illinois

CAREER RUSHING STATISTICSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2013 13/0 54 298 22014 5/0 35 176 3Totals 18/0 89 474 5

CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2013 13/0 3 1 02014 5/0 3 33 0Totals 18/0 6 34 0

CAREER RETURN STATISTICSYear G/GS KR Yards TD PR Yards TD2013 13/0 4 77 0 1 10 02014 4/0 1 20 0 0 0 0Totals 17/0 5 97 0 1 10 0

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Notched his first career 100-yard game with 16 carries for 107 yards and two touchdowns... previous career high was 76 yards on 15 carries against Wyoming in 2013... marked the 76th double 100-yard rushing game by two Nebraska backs, as Ameer Abdullah also ran for a career-high 232 yards. McNeese State: Carried the ball four times off the bench for nine yards. Fresno State: Carried the ball seven times for 18 yards off the bench... added a 12-yard reception and a 20-yard kickoff return. Miami: Carried once for eight yards. Illinois: Carried the ball nine times off the bench for 34 yards and one touchdown... also caught a pair of passes for 21 yards.

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Drew BrownPlace KickerFreshman | 5-11 | 180Southlake, Texas

SEASON HIGHSField Goals Made – 2 at Fresno State, vs. Miami; Long Field Goal – 44 vs. Florida Atlantic; PATs Made – 7 at Fresno State

CAREER KICKING STATISTICSYear G/GS PAT FG Long2014 5/5 28-28 7-9 44Totals 5/5 28-28 7-9 44 2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Was a perfect 6-for-6 on PATs and knocked down a 44-yard field goal in his Husker debut. McNeese State: Made a 31-yard field goal and was 4-for-4 on PATs. Fresno State: Was 2-for-3 on field goals, including makes from 38 and 22 yards, while missing from 42 yards... was 7-for-7 on PATs. Miami: Was 2-for-2 on field goals from 19 and 39 yards... was a perfect 5-for-5 on PAT tries... averaged 61.6 yards on seven kickoffs, including three touchbacks. Illinois: Was a perfect 6-for-6 on PATs and 1-for-2 on field goals, including a make from 29 yards and a miss from 54 yards... also booted eight kickoffs for 519 yards, including seven touchbacks.

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David SantosLinebackerJunior | 6-0 | 225Spring, Texas

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 10 vs. Miami; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 1 vs. Florida Atlantic, vs. Miami; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions – 1 vs. Miami

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL PBU2011 -- Redshirt --2012 13/1 24 0.0-0 0-0 02013 13/10 87 2.0-9 7-16 22014 4/3 24 0.0-0 2-2 0Totals 30/14 135 2.0-9 9-18 2

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Started at linebacker and finished second on the team with six tackles, including one TFL. McNeese State: Produced six tackles for the second straight week. Fresno State: Made a pair of tackles off the bench. Miami: Led the Huskers with 10 tackles and also notched his first career interception. Illinois: Didn’t play against the Illini due to injury.

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Imani CrossI-BackJunior | 6-1 | 230Gainesville, Ga.

SEASON HIGHSRushes – 22 vs. Illinois; Rushing Yards – 109 vs. Illinois; Rushing TDs – 1 vs. Florida Atlantic, at Fresno State, vs. Illinois; Long - 62 at Fresno State

Catches – None; Receiving Yards – None; Receiving TDs – None; Long – None

CAREER RUSHING STATISTICSYear G/GS Att. Yards TD2012 14/0 55 324 72013 13/0 85 447 102014 5/0 34 224 3Totals 32/0 174 995 20 2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Carried three times for 32 yards, including a 25-yard run in the first half... notched his 18th career rushing touchdown with a three-yard run in the second quarter. McNeese State: Carried the ball three times for one yard. Fresno State: Carried three times for 69 yards, including a a career-long 62-yard touchdown run in the third quarter... bettered his previous career long of 51 yards vs. Michigan State in 2013. Miami: Carried the ball three times for 13 yards. Illinois: Rushed 22 times for a career-high 109 yards, including a four-yard TD run in the third quarter... 109 yards bettered his 105 yards against Wyoming in the 2013 season opener.

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Sam FoltzPunterSophomore | 6-1 | 200Grand Island, Neb.

SEASON HIGHSPunts – 6 vs. McNeese State; Punting Avg. – 51.2 vs. McNeese State; Long Punt – 61 vs. McNeese State; Inside 20 – 4 vs. McNeese State

CAREER PUNTING STATISTICSYear G/GS Punts Yards Avg I202012 -- Redshirt --2013 13/13 71 2,954 41.6 222014 5/5 17 777 45.7 8Totals 18/18 88 3,731 42.4 30

2014HONORSBig Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Sept. 8)

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Only needed to punt twice (71 yards) in season-opening 55-7 win over Florida Atlantic. McNeese State: Was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week after booting six punts for 307 yards, an average of 51.2 yards per punt... trapped the Cowboys inside their own 20 yardline four times on the day. Fresno State: Averaged 47.4 yards on five punts (237 yards)... booted a game-long 59-yard punt and trapped the Bulldogs inside their own 20 twice on the night. Miami: Only had to punt once against the Hurricanes, a 49-yard boot. Illinois: Punted three times on the night for 113 yards... pinned the Illini inside their own 20 twice.

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Byerson CockrellDefensive BackJunior | 6-0 | 185Columbus, Miss.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 3 vs. Florida Atlantic, at Fresno State; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 1 at Fresno State; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – 1 vs. Florida Atlantic, at Fresno State, vs. Illinois; Interceptions – None


2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Came off the bench to make three tackles and one pass break-up in his Husker debut. McNeese State: Came off the bench to make a pair of tackles. Fresno State: Made his first career start, as Nebraska opened with six defensive backs... made three tackles, including his first career TFL... added his second pass break-up on the year. Miami: Recorded two tackles off the bench. Illinois: Started his second game of the year... recorded a tackle and his third pass break-up.

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Cornhuskers to WatchTrevor RoachLinebackerSenior | 6-2 | 235Elkhorn, Neb.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 6 vs. Miami; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 1 vs. Florida Atlantic; QB Hurries – 1 vs. Florida Atlantic; PBUs – 1 vs. Florida Atlantic; Interceptions – None

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL PBU2010 -- Redshirt --2011 5/0 7 0.0-0 2-3 02012 5/0 5 0.5-1 1-1 02013 -- Injured --2014 5/0 14 0.0-0 1-1 1Totals 15/0 26 0.5-1 4-5 1

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Returned to the field after missing all of 2013 with injury... totaled four tackles, including a TFL... added a pass break-up and a QB hurry. McNeese State: Saw time off the bench but didn’t record any stats. Fresno State: Made three tackles, all solo stops, off the bench. Miami: Recorded six tackles off the bench and forced a fumble of Duke Johnson in the third quarter that was returned for a touchdown by Josh Mitchell. Illinois: Saw time off the bench and made one tackle.

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Josh BanderasLinebackerSophomore | 6-2 | 235Lincoln, Neb.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 10 vs. McNeese State; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 1 vs. McNeese State, at Fresno State; QB Hurries – 1 vs. Florida Atlantic; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL PBU2013 13/4 28 2.0-8 3-9 12014 5/5 23 0.0-0 2-5 0Totals 18/9 51 2.0-8 5-14 1

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Started at linebacker, made four tackles and recorded one QB hurry. McNeese State: Finished second on the team with 10 tackles, including a TFL for three yards. Fresno State: Finished the day with four tackles, including his second TFL of the season. Miami: Recorded five tackles against the Hurricanes. Illinois: Went over 50 career tackles with a pair of tackles on the night.

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Kevin MauriceDefensive TackleSophomore | 6-3 | 280Orlando, Fla.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 2 at Fresno State; Sacks – 0.5 vs. Florida Atlantic; Tackles for Loss – 1 vs. Florida Atlantic; QB Hurries – None; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2013 6/0 2 0.0-0 0-02014 5/0 6 0.5-5 1-5Totals 11/0 8 0.5-5 1-5

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Came off the bench and teamed with Greg McMullen for a sack. McNeese State: Produced one tackle off the bench. Fresno State: Recorded a pair of tackles off the bench. Miami: Notched one tackle off the bench. Illinois: Came off the bench to make one tackle.

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Mark PeliniOffensive LineSenior | 6-0 | 290Youngstown, Ohio

CAREERGames Played: 24 (7 in 2012; 12 in 2013; 5 in 2014)Games Started: 7 (2 in 2013; 5 in 2014)

2014HONORSRimington Trophy Watch ListCampbell Trophy Watch List

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Started at center and directed an offensive line that helped Nebraska roll up 784 yards, including 498 yards on the ground. McNeese State: Helped the Huskers rush for 195 yards. Fresno State: Helped Nebraska roll up four scoring plays of at least 50 yards. Miami: Led an offensive line that paved the way for Ameer Abdullah to rush for 229 yards on 35 carries. Illinois: Directed an offensive line that helped the Huskers rush for 458 yards and five touchdowns.

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CAREERGames Played: 24 (3 in 2011; 5 in 2012; 11 in 2013; 5 in 2014)Games Started: 16 (11 in 2013; 5 in 2014)

2014HONORSTeam Captain

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Helped pave the way for Ameer Abdullah to rush for a career-high 232 yards, while the Huskers rolled up 498 rushing yards and 784 yards of total offense. McNeese State: Helped the Huskers produce two rushing touchdowns. Fresno State: Helped NU roll up 280 on the ground and a pair of rushing touchdowns. Miami: Paved the way for the Huskers to roll up 343 yards on the ground. Illinois: Paved the way for NU to rush for 458 yards and five touchdowns.

Jake CottonOffensive LineSenior | 6-6 | 305Lincoln, Neb. 68

CAREERGames Played: 5 (5 in 2014)Games Started: 5 (5 in 2014)

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Started at left tackle in his Husker debut... protected Tommy Armstrong Jr., who threw for a career-high 271 yards and two touchdowns. McNeese State: Protected

Alex LewisOffensive LineJunior | 6-6 | 290Tempe, Ariz. 71

Zach SterupOffensive LineJunior | 6-8 | 320Hastings, Neb.

CAREERGames Played: 19 (4 in 2012; 11 in 2013; 4 in 2014)Games Started: 4 (4 in 2014)

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Didn’t play in the season opener due to injury. McNeese State: Made his first career start in the 31-24 win over the Cowboys. Fresno State: Helped protect Tommy Armstrong Jr., who threw three touchdown passes. Miami: Kept quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. clean, while he threw for 113 yards and two touchdowns. Illinois: Helped Ameer Abdullah run for 208 yards and three touchdowns.

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Tommy Armstrong Jr., who threw for a 242 yards and two touchdowns. Fresno State: Helped the offensive line produce a no sack game. Miami: Helped Ameer Abdullah rush for 229 yards and two touchdowns. Illinois: Helped the Huskers produce a pair of 100-yard backs, as Ameer Abdullah ran for 208 yards and Imani Cross ran for 109 yards.

Kenny BellWide ReceiverSenior | 6-1 | 185Boulder, Colo.

SEASON HIGHSCatches – 5 at Fresno State, vs. Illinois; Receiving Yards – 116 vs. Florida Atlantic; Receiving TDs – 1 vs. Miami, vs. Illinois; Long – 63 vs. Florida Atlantic, vs. Illinois

CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICSYear G/GS No. Yards TD2010 -- Redshirt --2011 13/11 32 461 32012 14/14 50 863 82013 13/12 52 577 42014 5/4 19 389 2Totals 45/41 153 2,290 17

CAREER RETURN STATISTICSYear G/GS KR Yards TD PR Yards TD2010 -- Redshirt --2011 13/11 6 152 0 0 0 02012 14/14 14 325 0 1 0 02013 13/12 23 609 1 0 0 02014 5/4 2 56 0 2 5 0Totals 45/41 45 1,142 1 3 5 0

2014HONORSBiletnikoff Award Watch ListPaul Hornung Award Watch ListPreseason All-Big Ten (Kick Returner, Phil Steele)Preseason Second-Team All-Big Ten (KR & Receiver, Athlon)

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Caught four passes for 116 yards, including a 63-yard reception in the third quarter, marking the third-longest catch of his career... Bell and Jordan Westerkamp combined to become the first Husker duo to both top 100 receiving yards in a game since Marlon Lucky (IB) and Maurice Purify (WR) achieved the feat at Colorado in 2007... Bell and Westerkamp became the first pair of wide receivers in Husker history to accomplish the feat. McNeese State: Was limited to one catch for 14 yards due to a groin injury... also returned a pair of kickoffs for 56 yards. Fresno State: Caught five passes for 84 yards to increase his career receptions total to 144... moved past Johnny Rodgers (143 catches) into second place on the NU career receptions list. Miami: Made his 40th career start at Nebraska... caught four passes for 70 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown in the first quarter to tie the game at 7-7. Illinois: Caught a 63-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to give Nebraska a 28-7 lead... 63-yard touchdown

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Mike MoudyOffensive LineSenior | 6-5 | 305Castle Rock, Colo.

CAREERGames Played: 17 (3 in 2012; 9 in 2013; 5 in 2014)Games Started: 8 (3 in 2013; 5 in 2014)

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Helped pave the way for Ameer Abdullah to rush for a career-high 232 yards. McNeese State: Helped Tommy Armstrong Jr. rush for a career-high 131 yards. Fresno State: Started and helped NU average 6.7 yards per carry. Miami: Was part of an offensive unit that averaged 6.8 yards per play. Illinois: Paved the way for Ameer Abdullah to run for 208 yards and three touchdowns.

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Alonzo MooreWide ReceiverSophomore | 6-2 | 195Winnifield, La.

SEASON HIGHSCatches – 3 vs. Miami; Receiving Yards – 26 vs. Miami; Receiving TDs – None; Long – 14 vs. Miami


2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Saw time off the bench, but didn’t record a catch. McNeese State: Started his first game of the season and caught one pass for 11 yards. Fresno State: Started and didn’t record a catch, but did return a kick 18 yards. Miami: Caught three passes for 26 yards, including a 14-yard reception. Illinois: Started and caught one pass for nine yards.

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Sam CottonTight EndSophomore | 6-4 | 250Lincoln, Neb.

SEASON HIGHSCatches – 1 vs. Florida Atlantic, at Fresno State; Receiving Yards – 23 at Fresno State; Receiving TDs – 1 at Fresno State; Long – 23 at Fresno State


2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Came off the bench to make one catch for 10 yards. McNeese State: Saw time off the bench against the Cowboys. Fresno State: Caught a 23-yard touchdown pass from Tommy Armstrong Jr., his second career TD. Miami: Saw time off the bench, but didn’t record a catch. Illinois: Saw time off the bench, but didn’t record a catch.

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Greg McMullenDefensive EndSophomore | 6-3 | 280Akron, Ohio

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 9 vs. McNeese State; Sacks – 1 vs. McNeese State, at Fresno State; Tackles for Loss – 2 vs. Florida Atlantic, vs. McNeese State; QB Hurries – 3 vs. Florida Atlantic, vs. Illinois; PBUs – 1 vs. Florida Atlantic, vs. Miami, vs. Illinois; Interceptions – None

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2012 -- Redshirt --2013 11/0 16 1.0-10 4-152014 5/5 18 2.5-14 6-19Totals 16/5 34 3.5-24 10-34

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Made his first career start at Nebraska... totaled four tackles and three of NU’s eight QB hurries... notched a pass break-up and pair of TFL’s for six yards, including a sack for four yards. McNeese State: Was third on the team with nine tackles, including a sack and a pair of TFLs. Fresno State: Made a pair of tackles, including an eight-yard sack. Miami: Recorded one tackle and NU’s only pass break-up of the night. Illinois: Made a pair of tackles, including a TFL... broke up a pass and notched three QB hurries.

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Vincent ValentineDefensive TackleSophomore | 6-3 | 325Edwardsville, Ill.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 6 vs. Miami; Sacks – 2 at Fresno State; Tackles for Loss – 3 at Fresno State; QB Hurries – 1 vs. Florida Atlantic; PBUs – None; Interceptions – None

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2012 -- Redshirt --2013 13/6 21 1.0-8 5-142014 5/5 16 2.0-12 4-15Totals 18/11 37 3.0-20 9-29

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Started at defensive tackle and made a pair of tackles... notched one of NU’s eight QB hurries on the

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Jack GangwishDefensive EndJunior | 6-2 | 260Wood River, Neb.

SEASON HIGHSTackles – 5 vs. McNeese State; Sacks – None; Tackles for Loss – 1 vs. McNeese State; QB Hurries – 1 vs. Florida Atlantic; PBUs – 1 at Fresno State; Interceptions – None

CAREER STATISTICSYear G/GS TT Sacks TFL2011 -- Redshirt --2012 0/0 0 0.0-0 0-02013 0/0 0 0.0-0 0-02014 5/1 8 0.0-0 1-1Totals 5/1 8 0.0-0 1-1

2014GAMEBYGAMEFlorida Atlantic: Came off the bench in his Husker debut, made one tackle and notched a QB hurry. McNeese State: Made a career-high five tackles in his first career start, including a TFL for one yard. Fresno State: Made a pair of tackles off the bench and recorded a pass break-up. Miami: Saw time off the bench, but didn’t record any tackles. Illinois: Saw time off the bench, but didn’t record any stats.

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catch tied Bell’s season long reception and was Nebraska’s fourth touchdown pass of better than 50 yards this season... now has 17 career touchdown receptions, moving into third place on the NU career touchdown receptions list... each of his last 15 touchdowns have covered at least 20 yards... finished the night with five receptions for 105 yards, increasing his career receptions total to 153 to move within 13 receptions of Nate Swift’s NU record of 166 career receptions... marked his fifth career 100-yard receiving game, tying Bell for third on the NU list of 100-yard receiving games.

afternoon. McNeese State: Started at defensive tackle and made three tackles, all solo stops. Fresno State: Had a career night with two sacks for 12 yards... finished with three TFLs for 14 yards. Miami: Totaled six tackles, including four solo stops. Illinois: Only tackle of the game was a one-yard TFL.

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2014 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL

2014 Nebraska Schedule and ResultsDATE OPPONENT RESULT SCORE RECORD CONFERENCE TIME ATTENDAug. 30 Florida Atlantic W 55-7 1-0 0-0 3:20 91,441Sept. 6 McNeese State W 31-24 2-0 0-0 3:23 91,082Sept. 13 at Fresno State W 55-19 3-0 0-0 3:41 41,031 Sept. 20 Miami W 41-31 4-0 0-0 3:24 91,585Sept. 27 Illinois* W 45-14 5-0 1-0 3:24 91,225* Big Ten conference game

Team StatisticsTEAM STATISTICS NU OPPSCORING 227 95 Points Per Game 45.4 19.0FIRST DOWNS 136 88 Rushing 81 29 Passing 44 51 Penalty 11 8RUSHING YARDAGE 1774 542 Yards gained rushing 1824 680 Yards lost rushing 50 138 Rushing Attempts 256 150 Average Per Rush 6.9 3.6 Average Per Game 354.8 108.4 TDs Rushing 16 5PASSING YARDAGE 1089 1116 Comp-Att-Int 66-124-3 98-195-6 Average Per Pass 8.8 5.7 Average Per Catch 16.5 11.4 Average Per Game 217.8 223.2 TDs Passing 11 6TOTAL OFFENSE 2863 1658 Total Plays 380 345 Average Per Play 7.5 4.8 Average Per Game 572.6 331.6KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 14-263 17-386PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 20-234 5-34INT RETURNS: #-Yards 6-76 3-112KICK RETURN AVERAGE 18.8 22.7PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 11.7 6.8INT RETURN AVERAGE 12.7 37.3FUMBLES-LOST 10-3 5-1PENALTIES-Yards 32-300 30-256 Average Per Game 60.0 51.2PUNTS-Yards 17-777 40-1683 Average Per Punt 45.7 42.1 Net punt average 43.7 34.7KICKOFFS-Yards 42-2683 19-1118 Average Per Kick 63.9 58.8 Net kick average 40.4 41.1TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 32:32 27:283RD-DOWN Conversions 32/65 22/79 3rd-Down Pct 49% 28%4TH-DOWN Conversions 2/4 5/8 4th-Down Pct 50% 62%SACKS BY-Yards 12-93 3-15MISC YARDS 0 0TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 29 12FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 8-10 3-5ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-1RED-ZONE SCORES (21-22) 95% (11-14) 79%RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (17-22) 77% (8-14) 57%PAT-ATTEMPTS (29-29) 100% (12-12) 100%ATTENDANCE 365363 41031 Games/Avg Per Game 4/91341 1/41031 Neutral Site Games 0/0

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT TOTALNebraska 56 71 55 45 227Opponents 30 24 14 27 95

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2014 Nebraska Individual StatisticsRUSHING GP-GS ATT GAIN LOSS NET AVG TD LONG AVG/GAbdullah, Ameer 5-5 114 850 17 833 7.3 8 57 166.6Armstrong Jr., Tommy 5-5 50 431 11 420 8.4 2 42 84.0Cross, Imani 5-0 34 234 10 224 6.6 3 62 44.8Newby, Terrell 5-0 35 178 2 176 5.0 3 43 35.2Nelson, Jordan 4-0 12 72 2 70 5.8 0 18 17.5Fyfe, Ryker 3-0 7 52 5 47 6.7 0 15 15.7Nabity, Graham 3-0 2 7 0 7 3.5 0 4 2.3Pierson-El, De’Mornay 5-0 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0TEAM 5-0 1 0 3 -3 -3.0 0 0 -0.6Total 5 256 1824 50 1774 6.9 16 62 354.8Opponents 5 150 680 138 542 3.6 5 66 108.4

PASSING G-S EFFIC CMP-ATT-INT PCT YDS TD LNG AVG/GArmstrong Jr., Tommy 5-5 154.23 62-115-3 53.9 1052 10 70 210.4Fyfe, Ryker 3-0 127.20 3-7-0 42.9 31 1 12 10.3Stanton, Johnny 2-0 150.40 1-1-0 100.0 6 0 6 3.0TEAM 5-0 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Total 5 151.43 66-124-3 53.2 1089 11 70 217.8Opponents 5 102.33 98-195-6 50.3 1116 6 58 223.2

RECEIVING G-GS NO. YDS AVG TD LONG AVG/GBell, Kenny 5-4 19 389 20.5 2 63 77.8Westerkamp, Jordan 5-5 16 316 19.8 3 70 63.2Abdullah, Ameer 5-5 5 108 21.6 2 58 21.6Moore, Alonzo 5-4 5 46 9.2 0 14 9.2Turner, Jamal 2-2 4 37 9.2 0 17 18.5Allen, Taariq 5-0 4 30 7.5 0 14 6.0Hovey, Lane 5-0 3 48 16.0 0 29 9.6Newby, Terrell 5-0 3 33 11.0 0 20 6.6Cotton, Sam 5-0 2 33 16.5 1 23 6.6Carter, Cethan 5-0 2 25 12.5 1 20 5.0Pierson-El, De’Mornay 5-0 2 14 7.0 1 8 2.8Bailey, Christian 3-0 1 10 10.0 1 10 3.3Total 5 66 1089 16.5 11 70 217.8Opponents 5 98 1116 11.4 6 58 223.2

PUNTRETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGPierson-El, De’Mornay 17 239 14.1 1 86Bell, Kenny 2 5 2.5 0 3Santos, David 1 -10 -10.0 0 0Total 20 234 11.7 1 86Opponents 5 34 6.8 0 19

INTERCEPTIONS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGDavie, Daniel 2 17 8.5 0 17Gerry, Nate 1 54 54.0 0 54Santos, David 1 0 0.0 0 0Kalu, Joshua 1 5 5.0 0 5Cooper, Corey 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 6 76 12.7 0 54Opponents 3 112 37.3 1 98

KICKRETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGAbdullah, Ameer 6 119 19.8 0 34Pierson-El, De’Mornay 3 36 12.0 0 18Moore, Alonzo 2 32 16.0 0 18Bell, Kenny 2 56 28.0 0 35Newby, Terrell 1 20 20.0 0 20Total 14 263 18.8 0 35Opponents 17 386 22.7 0 44

FUMBLERETURNS NO. YDS AVG TD LONGMitchell, Josh 1 57 57.0 1 57Total 1 57 57.0 1 57Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0

FIELDGOALS FGM-FGA PCT 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 LG BLKBrown, Drew 7-9 77.8 1-1 2-2 3-3 1-2 0-1 44 0Bondi, Mauro 1-1 100.0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 45 0Total 8-10 80.0 1-1 2-2 3-3 2-3 0-1 45 0Opponents 3-4 75.0 0-0 2-2 1-2 0-1 0-0 0 0

FG SEQUENCE NEBRASKA OPPONENTSFlorida Atlantic (44),(45) 45 McNeese State (31) (24)Fresno State 43,(38),(22) 30,(27)Miami (19),(39) (34)Illinois (29),54 -Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

PUNTING NO. YDS AVG LONG TB FC I20 50+ BLKDFoltz, Sam 17 777 45.7 61 0 6 8 8 0Total 17 777 45.7 61 0 6 8 8 0Opponents 40 1683 42.1 74 3 7 4 7 0

KICKOFFS NO. YDS AVG TB OB RETN NET YDLNBondi, Mauro 24 1542 64.2 12 0 Brown, Drew 18 1141 63.4 12 1 Total 42 2683 63.9 24 1 386 40.4 24Opponents 19 1118 58.8 3 1 263 41.1 23

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|------PATS------|SCORING TD FGS KICK RUSH RCV PASS DXP SAF PTSAbdullah, Ameer 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 60Brown, Drew 0 7-9 28-28 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 49Westerkamp, Jordan 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18Cross, Imani 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18Newby, Terrell 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18Pierson-El, De’Mornay 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Armstrong Jr., Tommy 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Bell, Kenny 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Bailey, Christian 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Carter, Cethan 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Cotton, Sam 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Mitchell, Josh 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Bondi, Mauro 0 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 4Total 29 8-10 29-29 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 227Opponents 12 3-5 12-12 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 95

TOTALOFFENSE G PLAYS RUSH PASS TOTAL AVG/GArmstrong Jr., Tommy 5 165 420 1052 1472 294.4Abdullah, Ameer 5 114 833 0 833 166.6Cross, Imani 5 34 224 0 224 44.8Newby, Terrell 5 35 176 0 176 35.2Fyfe, Ryker 3 14 47 31 78 26.0Nelson, Jordan 4 12 70 0 70 17.5Nabity, Graham 3 2 7 0 7 2.3Stanton, Johnny 2 1 0 6 6 3.0TEAM 5 2 -3 0 -3 -0.6Total 5 380 1774 1089 2863 572.6Opponents 5 345 542 1116 1658 331.6

ALLPURPOSE G RUSH REC PR KOR IR TOT AVG/GAbdullah, Ameer 5 833 108 0 119 0 1060 212.0Bell, Kenny 5 0 389 5 56 0 450 90.0Armstrong Jr., Tommy 5 420 0 0 0 0 420 84.0Westerkamp, Jordan 5 0 316 0 0 0 316 63.2Pierson-El, De’Mornay 5 0 14 239 36 0 289 57.8Newby, Terrell 5 176 33 0 20 0 229 45.8Cross, Imani 5 224 0 0 0 0 224 44.8Moore, Alonzo 5 0 46 0 32 0 78 15.6Nelson, Jordan 4 70 0 0 0 0 70 17.5Gerry, Nate 5 0 0 0 0 54 54 10.8Hovey, Lane 5 0 48 0 0 0 48 9.6Fyfe, Ryker 3 47 0 0 0 0 47 15.7Turner, Jamal 2 0 37 0 0 0 37 18.5Cotton, Sam 5 0 33 0 0 0 33 6.6Allen, Taariq 5 0 30 0 0 0 30 6.0Carter, Cethan 5 0 25 0 0 0 25 5.0Davie, Daniel 5 0 0 0 0 17 17 3.4Bailey, Christian 3 0 10 0 0 0 10 3.3Nabity, Graham 3 7 0 0 0 0 7 2.3Kalu, Joshua 5 0 0 0 0 5 5 1.0TEAM 5 -3 0 0 0 0 -3 -0.6Santos, David 4 0 0 -10 0 0 -10 -2.5Total 5 1774 1089 234 263 76 3436 687.2Opponents 5 542 1116 34 386 112 2190 438.0

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Defensive Statistics |-------TACKLES-------| |-SACKS-| |---PASSDEF---| |-FUMBLES-| BLKDNAME GP-GS SOLO AST TOTAL TFL-YDS NO-YARDS INT-YDS BRUP QBH RCV-YDS FF KICK SAF25 Gerry, Nate 5-5 14 16 30 4-6 0.5-2 1-54 1 3 . 1 . .13 Anderson, Zaire 5-4 10 17 27 6-17 1.0-9 . . . . . . .41 Santos, David 4-3 11 13 24 2-2 . 1-0 . . . . . .52 Banderas, Josh 5-4 7 17 24 2-5 . . . 1 . . . .6 Cooper, Corey 5-5 11 9 20 . . 1-0 . 1 . . . .90 McMullen, Greg 5-5 10 8 18 6-19 2.5-14 . 3 7 . . . .4 Gregory, Randy 4-4 10 7 17 5-42 4.5-42 . . 7 . 1 . .98 Valentine, Vincent 5-5 6 10 16 4-15 2.0-12 . . 1 . . . .2 Kalu, Joshua 5-2 12 4 16 1-1 . 1-5 2 1 . 1 . .23 Davie, Daniel 5-5 12 2 14 4-6 . 2-17 1 . . . . .43 Roach, Trevor 5-0 13 1 14 1-1 . . 1 1 . 1 . .7 Collins, Maliek 5-5 5 7 12 3-7 . . . 6 . . . .28 Cockrell, Byerson 5-2 8 3 11 1-5 . . 3 . . . . .5 Mitchell, Josh 5-5 9 2 11 . . . 5 . 1-57 . . .14 Rose, Jonathan 5-0 8 3 11 . . . 1 . . . . .95 Gangwish, Jack 5-1 5 3 8 1-1 . . 1 1 . . . .55 Maurice, Kevin 5-0 2 4 6 1-5 0.5-5 . . 1 . . . .27 Williams, Kieron 5-0 4 1 5 1-1 . . . . . . . .97 Rath, Logan 2-0 1 3 4 1-0 . . . . . . . .92 Williams, Kevin 3-0 2 1 3 2-5 . . . . . . . .31 Felici, Joey 5-0 . 3 3 . . . . . . . . .49 Weber, Chris 5-0 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .3 Newby, Marcus 5-0 1 1 2 1-9 1.0-9 . . 2 . . . .24 Williams, Austin 5-0 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . .1B Hovey, Lane 5-0 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .11 Jones, Chris 4-0 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .39 Nelson, Jordan 4-0 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .51 Love, Courtney 5-0 2 . 2 1-1 . . . . . . . .56 Simpson, Brad 4-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .1 Westerkamp, Jordan 5-5 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .8 Singleton, D.J. 4-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .27 Foltz, Sam 5-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .1 Joseph, Boaz 3-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .19 Keels, Joe 4-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .45 Natter, A.J. 3-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .Total 5-0 175 140 315 37-148 12-93 6-76 18 32 1-57 4 . .Opponents 5-0 209 198 407 18.0-46 3-15 3-112 12 5 3-0 5 . 1

SPECIALTEAMSTACKLES S-A/TOT FAU MCNEESE FS MIAMI ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA B1GRose, Jonathan 3-3/6 2-0/2 1-1/2 - 0-2/1Felici, Joey 0-3/3 - 0-1/1 - 0-1/1 0-1/1Kalu, Joshua 2-1/3 - 1-1/1 1-0/1 -Roach, Trevor 2-0/2 - - 2-0/2 -Williams, Kieron 1-1/2 - 1-1/2 - -Hovey, Lane 1-1/2 - 1-0/1 - - 0-1/1 Love, Courtney 1-0/1 - 1-0/1 - -Davie, Daniel 1-0/1 - - 1-0/1 -Simpson, Brad 1-0/1 - - 1-0/1 -Nelson, Jordan 2-0/2 - - 1-0/1 1-0/1Williams, Austin 1-0/1 - - 1-0/1 -Foltz, Sam 1-0/1 - - 1-0/1 -Newby, Marcus 0-1/1 - - - 0-1/1

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Individual Game By GameRUSHING NO-YDS/TD FAU MS FS UM ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA B!G BOWLAbdullah, Ameer RB 114-833/8 21-232/1 17-54/1 19-110/1 35-229/2 22-208/3Armstrong Jr., Tommy QB 50-420/2 7-62/1 11-131/1 9-65/0 13-96/0 10-66/0Cross, Imani RB 34-224/3 3-32/1 3-1/0 3-69/1 3-13/0 22-109/1Newby, Terrell RB 35-176/3 16-107/2 2-9/0 7-18/0 1-8/0 9-34/1Nelson, Jordan RB 12-70/0 5-32/0 DNP 2-3/0 - 5-35/0Fyfe, Ryker QB 7-47/0 4-29/0 DNP 1-12/0 DNP 2-6/0Nabity, Graham RB 2-7/0 1-4/0 DNP 1-3/0 DNP DNPPierson-El, De’Mornay WR 1-0/0 - - - 1-0/0 -TEAM 1--3/0 - - - 1--3/0 -

RECEIVING NO-YDS/TD FAU MS FS UM ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA B!G BOWLBell, Kenny WR 19-389/2 4-116/0 1-14/0 5-84/0 4-70/1 5-105/1Westerkamp, Jordan WR 16-316/3 7-125/1 4-61/1 2-85/1 1-14/0 2-31/0Abdullah, Ameer RB 5-108/2 1-9/0 3-96/1 - 1-3/1 -Hovey, Lane WR 3-48/0 - - 3-48/0 - -Moore, Alonzo WR 5-46/0 - 1-11/0 - 3-26/0 1-9/0Turner, Jamal WR 4-37/0 1-9/0 3-28/0 DNP DNP DNPCotton, Sam TE 2-33/1 1-10/0 - 1-23/1 - -Newby, Terrell RB 3-33/0 - - 1-12/0 - 2-21/0Allen, Taariq WR 4-30/0 1-3/0 3-27/0 - - -Carter, Cethan TE 2-25/1 - 1-5/0 1-20/1 - -Pierson-El, De’Mornay WR 2-14/1 2-14/1 - - - -Bailey, Christian WR 1-10/1 - - 1-10/1 DNP DNP

PASSING#4 Armstrong Jr., Tommy Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds Effic.Florida Atlantic 29 15 0 51.7 271 2 63 0 0 153.0McNeese State 31 16 1 51.6 242 2 58 1 2 132.0Fresno State 21 12 0 57.1 260 3 70 0 0 208.3Miami 13 9 1 69.2 113 2 40 0 0 177.6Illinois 21 10 1 47.6 166 1 63 1 8 120.2TOTALS 115 62 3 53.9 1052 10 70 2 10 154.2#17 Fyfe, Ryker Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds EfficFlorida Atlantic 4 1 0 25.0 9 0 9 0 0 43.9Fresno State 3 2 0 66.7 22 1 12 0 0 238.3Illinois 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0TOTALS 7 3 0 42.9 31 1 12 0 0 127.2

#5 Stanton, Johnny Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Yds EfficFlorida Atlantic 1 1 0 100.0 6 0 6 0 0 150.4Fresno State 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0TOTALS 1 1 0 100.0 6 0 6 0 0 150.4

PUNTRETURNS NO-YDS/TD FAU MS FS UM ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA B!G BOWLPierson-El, De’Mornay 17-239 2-14 5-52 5-150 2-11 3-12Bell, Kenny 2-5 2-5 - - - -Santos, David 1--10 - - 1--10 - DNP

KICKRETURNS NO-YDS/TD FAU MS FS UM ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA B!G BOWLAbdullah, Ameer 6-119 - 1-34 - 4-81 1-4Bell, Kenny 2-56 - 2-56 - - -Pierson-El, De’Mornay 3-36 - 2-36 1-0 - -Moore, Alonzo 2-32 1-14 - 1-18 - -Newby, Terrell 1-20 - - 1-20 - -

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Defense Game By GameTOTALTACKLES UA-A TOT FAU MS FS MIAMI ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA B1G BOWLGerry, Nate DB 14-16 30 3-1 6-7 1-1 3-3 1-4Anderson, Zaire LB 10-17 27 3-4 2-6 - 1-2 4-5Banderas, Josh LB 7-17 24 0-3 3-7 3-1 0-5 1-1Santos, David LB 11-13 24 2-4 3-3 1-1 5-5 DNPCooper, Corey DB 11-9 20 - 3-3 2-1 4-4 2-1McMullen, Greg DE 10-8 18 1-3 6-3 2-0 0-1 1-1Gregory, Randy DE 10-7 17 - DNP 3-0 2-5 5-2Kalu, Joshua DB 12-4 16 1-0 1-1 6-0 - 4-3Valentine, Vincent DL 6-10 16 0-2 0-3 3-1 2-4 1-0Davie, Daniel DB 12-2 14 5-0 2-1 3-0 2-1 -Roach, Trevor LB 13-1 14 4-0 - 3-0 5-1 1-0Collins, Maliek DT 5-7 12 0-1 2-1 1-3 2-0 0-2Rose, Jonathan DB 8-3 11 3-0 1-1 3-0 1-2 -Mitchell, Josh DB 9-2 11 - 1-1 4-0 0-1 4-0Cockrell, Byerson DB 8-3 11 2-1 1-1 3-0 1-1 1-0Gangwish, Jack DE 5-3 8 0-1 4-1 1-1 - -Maurice, Kevin DL 2-4 6 0-1 0-1 2-0 0-1 0-1Williams, Kieron DB 4-1 5 1-0 1-1 1-0 - 1-0Rath, Logan DL 1-3 4 1-3 DNP - DNP DNPWilliams, Kevin DL 2-1 3 - DNP 2-1 DNP -Felici, Joey DB 0-3 3 - 0-1 - 0-1 0-1Newby, Marcus LB 1-1 2 - - 1-0 0-1 -Hovey, Lane WR 1-1 2 - 1-0 - - 0-1Williams, Austin LB 0-2 2 0-1 - 0-1 - -Jones, Chris DB 2-0 2 - - 2-0 DNP -Weber, Chris LB 2-0 2 - - 2-0 - -Love, Courtney LB 2-0 2 1-0 1-0 - - -Nelson, Jordan IB 1-1 2 - DNP 0-1 1-0 -Westerkamp, Jordan WR 1-0 1 - - - - 1-0Simpson, Brad LB 1-0 1 - - 1-0 DNP -Joseph, Boaz DB 1-0 1 DNP DNP 1-0 - -Foltz, Sam P 1-0 1 - - 1-0 - -Singleton, D.J. DB 1-0 1 - - - DNP 1-0Natter, A.J. DE 0-1 1 0-1 DNP - DNP -Keels, Joe DE 1-0 1 - - 1-0 DNP -

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INTRETURNS NO-YDS FAU MS FS MIAMI ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA B1G BOWLDavie, Daniel 2-17 - - - - 2-17Gerry, Nate 1-54 - - - - 1-54Cooper, Corey 1-0 - 1-0 - - -Kalu, Joshua 1-5 - - - 1-5 -Santos, David 1-0 - - - 1-0 DNP

FUMBLESRECOVERED NO-YDS FAU MS FS MIAMI ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA B1G BOWLMitchell, Josh 1-57 - - - 1-57

FORCED FUMBLES NO FAU MS FS MIAMI ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA B1G BOWLRoach, Trevor 1 - - - 1 -Gerry, Nate 1 1 - - - -Gregory, Randy 1 - DNP - 1 -Kalu, Joshua 1 - - 1 - -

FUMBLE RETURNS NO-YDS FAU MS FS MIAMI ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA B1G BOWLMitchell, Josh 1 - - - 1 -

TACKLESFORLOSS UA-A TOT FAU MS FS MIAMI ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA B1G BOWLMcMullen, Greg DE 3-3 6 2-6 2-3 1-8 - 1-2Anderson, Zaire LB 3-3 6 1-4 2-0 - - 3-13Gregory, Randy DE 4-1 5 - DNP - 2-25 3-17Valentine, Vincent DL 4-0 4 - - 3-14 - 1-1Gerry, Nate DB 0-4 4 1-1 2-3 - - 1-2Davie, Daniel DB 3-1 4 - - 2-4 2-2 -Collins, Maliek DT 2-1 3 - - - 2-5 1-2Williams, Kevin DL 1-1 2 - DNP 2-5 DNP -Santos, David LB 0-2 2 1-1 - - 1-1 DNPBanderas, Josh LB 0-2 2 - 1-3 1-2 - -Kalu, Joshua DB 1-0 1 - - 1-1 - -Love, Courtney LB 1-0 1 1-1 - - - -Maurice, Kevin DL 0-1 1 1-5 - - - -Newby, Marcus LB 1-0 1 - - 1-9 - -Gangwish, Jack DE 1-0 1 - 1-1 - - -Rath, Logan DL 0-1 1 1-0 DNP - DNP DNPWilliams, Kieron DB 1-0 1 - - - - 1-1Roach, Trevor LB 1-0 1 1-1 - - - -Cockrell, Byerson DB 1-0 1 - - 1-5 - -

SACKS UA-A TOT FAU MS FS MIAMI ILL MSU NW RUT PUR WIS MINN IOWA B1G BOWLGregory, Randy DE 4-1 4.5 - DNP - 2.0-25 2.5-17McMullen, Greg DE 2-1 2.5 0.5-4 1.0-2 1.0-8 - -Valentine, Vincent DL 2-0 2.0 - - 2.0-12 - -Newby, Marcus LB 1-0 1.0 - - 1.0-9 - -Anderson, Zaire LB 1-0 1.0 - - - - 1.0-9Maurice, Kevin DL 0-1 0.5 0.5-5 - - - -Gerry, Nate DB 0-1 0.5 - - - - 0.5-2

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Nebraska Team Game By Game

|---RUSHING---| |--RECEIVING--| |-------PASSING-------| |--KICKRET--| |--PUNTRET--| TOTALDATE OPPONENT NO. YDS TD LG NO. YDS TD LG CMP-ATT-INT YDS TD LG NO YDS TD LG NO YDS TD LG OFF.Aug. 30, 2014 Florida Atlantic 30 105 0 14 11 95 1 20 11-30-0 95 1 20 3 105 0 44 0 0 0 0 200Sept. 6, 2014 McNeese State 45 178 2 26 12 160 0 40 12-26-1 160 0 40 4 65 0 24 3 19 0 11 338Sept. 13, 2014 at Fresno State 28 105 1 66 30 241 1 29 30-59-0 241 1 29 6 135 0 33 2 15 0 19 346Sept. 20, 2014 Miami 23 76 1 19 28 359 3 32 28-42-2 359 3 32 3 53 0 24 0 0 0 0 435Sept. 27, 2014 Illinois 24 78 1 41 17 261 1 58 17-38-3 261 1 58 1 28 0 28 0 0 0 0 339 Opponent totals 150 542 5 66 98 1116 6 58 98-195-6 1116 6 58 17 386 0 44 5 34 0 19 1658 Nebraska 256 1774 16 62 66 1089 11 70 66-124-3 1089 11 70 14 263 0 35 20 234 1 86 2863

|---------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 PTSAug. 30, 2014 Florida Atlantic 56 26 82 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 3 2 0 1-1 0 0 0 7Sept. 6, 2014 McNeese State 29 42 71 7.0-19 1.0-2 1 0-0 1-98 0 4 0 3-3 0 0 0 24Sept. 13, 2014 at Fresno State 50 10 60 3.0-4 0.0-0 2 1-0 0-0 0 3 0 2-2 0 0 1 19Sept. 20, 2014 Miami 37 44 81 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 1-0 1-0 0 2 0 4-4 0 0 0 31Sept. 27, 2014 Illinois 37 76 113 8.0-23 2.0-13 1 1-0 1-14 2 1 0 2-2 0 0 0 14 Opponent totals 209 198 407 18.0-46 3.0-15 5 3-0 3-112 5 12 0 12-12 0 0 1 95 Nebraska 175 140 315 37.0-148 12.0-93 4 1-57 6-76 32 18 0 29-29 0 0 0 227

|---------------------PUNTING---------------------| |--FIELDGOALS--| |------KICKOFFS------|DATE OPPONENT NO YDS AVG LONG BLKD TB FC 50+ I20 ATT-MADE LG BLKD NO YDS AVG TB OBAug. 30, 2014 Florida Atlantic 9 425 47.2 66 0 1 2 3 0 1-0 0 0 2 130 65.0 1 0Sept. 6, 2014 McNeese State 8 315 39.4 45 0 0 1 0 0 1-1 24 0 5 307 61.4 0 0Sept. 13, 2014 at Fresno State 13 527 40.5 65 0 1 3 2 3 2-1 27 0 3 182 60.7 0 0Sept. 20, 2014 Miami 2 78 39.0 41 0 0 0 0 1 1-1 34 0 6 319 53.2 1 0Sept. 27, 2014 Illinois 8 338 42.2 74 0 1 1 2 0 0-0 0 0 3 180 60.0 1 1 Opponent totals 40 1683 42.1 74 0 3 7 7 4 5-3 34 0 19 1118 58.8 3 1 Nebraska 17 777 45.7 61 0 0 6 8 8 10-8 45 0 42 2683 63.9 24 1

Opponent Team Game By Game

|---RUSHING---| |--RECEIVING--| |-------PASSING-------| |--KICKRET--| |--PUNTRET--| TOTALDATE OPPONENT NO. YDS TD LG NO. YDS TD LG CMP-ATT-INT YDS TD LG NO YDS TD LG NO YDS TD LG OFF.Aug. 30, 2014 Florida Atlantic 57 498 5 47 17 286 2 63 17-35-0 286 2 63 1 14 0 14 4 19 0 15 784Sept. 6, 2014 McNeese State 33 195 2 42 16 242 2 58 16-31-1 242 2 58 5 126 0 35 5 52 0 25 437Sept. 13, 2014 at Fresno State 42 280 2 62 14 282 4 70 14-24-0 282 4 70 3 38 0 20 6 140 1 86 562Sept. 20, 2014 Miami 54 343 2 26 9 113 2 40 9-13-1 113 2 40 4 81 0 31 2 11 0 11 456Sept. 27, 2014 Illinois 70 458 5 28 10 166 1 63 10-21-1 166 1 63 1 4 0 4 3 12 0 9 624 Totals 256 1774 16 62 66 1089 11 70 66-124-3 1089 11 70 14 263 0 35 20 234 1 86 2863 Opponent 150 542 5 66 98 1116 6 58 98-195-6 1116 6 58 17 386 0 44 5 34 0 19 1658

|---------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 PTSAug. 30, 2014 Florida Atlantic 27 26 53 6.0-19 1.0-9 1 0-0 0-0 8 5 0 7-7 0 0 0 55Sept. 6, 2014 McNeese State 38 42 80 5.0-10 1.0-2 0 0-0 1-0 3 3 0 4-4 0 0 0 31Sept. 13, 2014 at Fresno State 53 12 65 11.0-48 4.0-29 1 0-0 0-0 1 6 0 7-7 0 0 0 55Sept. 20, 2014 Miami 29 38 67 6.0-33 2.0-25 2 1-57 2-5 4 1 0 5-5 0 0 0 41Sept. 27, 2014 Illinois 28 22 50 9.0-38 4.0-28 0 0-0 3-71 8 3 0 6-6 0 0 0 45 Totals 175 140 315 37.0-148 12.0-93 4 1-57 6-76 32 18 0 29-29 0 0 0 227 Opponent 209 198 407 18.0-46 3.0-15 5 3-0 3-112 5 12 0 12-12 0 0 1 95

|---------------------PUNTING---------------------| |--FIELDGOALS--| |------KICKOFFS------|DATE OPPONENT NO YDS AVG LONG BLKD TB FC 50+ I20 ATT-MADE LG BLKD NO YDS AVG TB OBAug. 30, 2014 Florida Atlantic 2 71 35.5 40 0 0 1 0 0 2-2 45 0 10 650 65.0 7 0Sept. 6, 2014 McNeese State 6 307 51.2 61 0 0 1 5 4 1-1 31 0 6 379 63.2 2 0Sept. 13, 2014 at Fresno State 5 237 47.4 59 0 0 2 3 2 3-2 38 0 11 704 64.0 5 0Sept. 20, 2014 Miami 1 49 49.0 49 0 0 1 0 0 2-2 39 0 7 431 61.6 3 1Sept. 27, 2014 Illinois 3 113 37.7 49 0 0 1 0 2 2-1 29 0 8 519 64.9 7 0 Totals 17 777 45.7 61 0 0 6 8 8 10-8 45 0 42 2683 63.9 24 1 Opponent 40 1683 42.1 74 0 3 7 7 4 5-3 34 0 19 1118 58.8 3 1

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OPPONENT SCORE 1STDNS(RUN/PASS/PEN.) RUSHING PASSING PASSYDS TOTALOFFENSE RETYDS T/OFlorida Atlantic 55-7 35/13 (24/7; 11/5; 0/1) 57-498/30-105 17-35-0/11-30-0 286/95 92-784/60-200 33/105 0/0McNeese State 31-24 17/15 (7/7; 9/7; 1/1) 33-195/45-178 16-31-1/12-26-1 242/160 64-437/71-338 178/182 1/1Fresno State 55-19 22/20 (7/5; 13/13; 2/2) 42-280/28-105 14-24-0/30-59-0 282/241 66-562/87-346 178/150 1/0Miami 41-31 27/24 (17/6; 5/16; 5/2) 54-343/23-76 9-13-1/28-42-2 113/359 67-456/65-435 154/53 2/3Illinois 45-14 35/16 (26/4; 6/10; 3/2) 70-458/24-78 10-21-1/17-38-3 166/261 91-624/62-339 87/42 2/3Totals 227-95 136/88(81/29;44/51;11/8) 256-1774/150-542 66-124-3/98-195-6 1089/1116 380-2863/345-1658 630/532 6/7Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category

OPPONENT 3RDDOWN 4THDOWN TIMEPOSS MARGIN YDS/RUSH YDS/PASS YDS/PLAY PUNTING PENLTIESFlorida Atlantic 8-12/4-15 0-0/0-1 33:55/26:05 7:50 8.7/3.5 8.2/3.2 8.5/3.3 2-35.5/9-47.2 6-60/3-22 McNeese State 4-13/5-17 1-2/2-2 25:08/34:52 -9:44 5.9/4.0 7.8/6.2 6.8/4.8 6-51.2/8-39.4 5-40/6-44 Fresno State 6-15/6-23 0-0/1-1 30:40/29:20 1:20 6.7/3.8 11.8/4.1 8.5/4.0 5-47.4/13-40.5 6-61/5-55Miami 7-10/4-10 0-0/2-3 33:20/26:40 6:40 6.4/3.3 8.7/8.5 6.8/6.7 1-49.0/2-39.0 7-69/9-82 Illinois 7-15/3-14 1-2/0-1 39:36/20:24 19:12 6.5/3.2 7.9/6.9 6.9/5.5 3-37.7/8-42.2 8-70/7-53 Totals 32-65/22-79 2-4/5-8 162:39/137:21 25:18 6.9/3.6 8.8/5.7 7.5/4.8 17-45.7/40-42.1 300/256

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Team Comparison

Nebraska Red Zone ChartNEBRASKAINSIDEOPPONENTSRED-ZONE TIMES TIMES TOTAL RUSH PASS FGS -------FAILEDTOSCOREINSIDERZ--------DATE OPPONENT SCORE IN RZ SCORED PTS TDS TDS TDS MADE FGA DOWNS INT FUMB HALF GAMEAug. 30 Florida Atlantic W, 55-7 5 5 35 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sept. 6 McNeese State W 31-24 4 3 17 2 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0Sept. 13 at Fresno State W 55-19 3 3 17 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Sept. 20 Miami W 41-31 4 4 24 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0* Sept. 27 Illinois W 45-14 6 6 38 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 22 21 131 17 13 4 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 21of22(95.5%)

OPPONENTINSIDENEBRASKARED-ZONE TIMES TIMES TOTAL RUSH PASS FGS -------FAILEDTOSCOREINSIDERZ--------DATE OPPONENT SCORE IN RZ SCORED PTS TDS TDS TDS MADE FGA DOWNS INT FUMB HALF GAMEAug. 30 Florida Atlantic W 55-7 2 1 7 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0Sept. 6 McNeese State W 31-24 3 3 17 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Sept. 13 at Fresno State W 55-19 3 2 10 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0Sept. 20 Miami W 41-31 5 5 31 4 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0*Sept. 27 Illinois W 45-14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Totals 14 11 65 8 3 5 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 11of14(78.6%)

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Miscellaneous NumbersLONGSEASONPLAYS(20ORMOREYARDS) HUSKER LONG PLAYS OPPONENT LONG PLAYS RUSH PASS RET. TOTAL RUSH PASS RET. TOTAL Florida Atlantic 5 4 0 9 0 1 3 4McNeese State 3 3 4 10 1 3 2 6Fresno State 3 5 3 11 1 4 5 10Miami 1 1 4 6 0 7 2 9Illinois 5 4 1 10 2 5 1 8Totals 17 17 12 46 4 20 13 37

DRIVESUPERLATIVES Nebraska OpponentMost Yards (Result) 98 at Fresno State (TD) 88 vs. McNeese State (FG)Most Plays (Result) 14 vs. Miami (TD) 14 vs. McN (FG); at Fres. (FG); Miami (TD)Most Time (Result) 6:35 vs. Miami (TD) 6:34 vs. FAU (Downs)

GAME-OPENINGDRIVES [----- Nebraska ----- ] [----- Opponent ----- ]Opponent Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Florida Atlantic 7 4 86 7 5 75McNeese State 0 0 4 7 3 47Fresno State 7 2 82 0 0 -3Miami 7 3 81 7 5 75Illinois 7 4 75 7 2 70

SECONDHALF-OPENINGDRIVES [----- Nebraska ----- ] [----- Opponent ----- ]Opponent Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Pts. 1st Dwn Yds Florida Atlantic 7 5 78 0 0 2McNeese State 0 0 9 0 0 2Fresno State 7 4 75 0 1 8Miami 7 5 75 7 5 76Illinois 7 4 68 0 1 18

NEBRASKALONGPLAYS(46;17RUNS;17PASSES;12RETURNS)YARDS OPPONENT PLAY RESULT86 Fresno State PR (Pierson-El) Touchdown70 Fresno State Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp) Touchdown63 Illinois Pass (Armstrong-Bell) 1st-1063 Florida Atlantic Pass (Armstrong-Bell) 1st-Goal62 Fresno State Run (Cross) Touchdown58 McNeese State Pass (Armstrong-Abdullah) Touchdown57 Miami FR (Mitchell) Touchdown57 Fresno State Run (Abdullah) Touchdown54 Illinois IR (Geary) 1st-1051 Fresno State PR (Pierson-El) 1st-1047 Florida Atlantic Run (Abdullah) Touchdown43 Florida Atlantic Run (Newby) 1st-1042 McNeese State Run (Armstrong) 1st-1040 McNeese State Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp) Touchdown37 Fresno State Pass (Armstrong-Bell) 1st-1040 Miami Pass (Armstrong-Bell) Touchdown 36 Florida Atlantic Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp) Touchdown35 McNeese State KOR (Bell) 1st-1034 McNeese State KOR (Abdullah) 1st-1034 McNeese State Run (Armstrong) 1st-1033 Florida Atlantic Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp) 1st-1031 Miami KOR (Abdullah) 1st-1029 Florida Atlantic Pass (Armstrong-Bell) 1st-1029 Fresno State Pass (Armstrong-Hovey) 1st-1028 Illinois Rush (Abdullah) 1st-1027 Florida Atlantic Run (Abdullah) 1st-1027 McNeese State Pass (Armstrong-Abdullah) 1st-1027 Fresno State Rush (Armstrong) 1st-1026 Miami Run (Abdullah) 1st-1025 Florida Atlantic Run (Cross) 1st-Goal25 Florida Atlantic Run (Abdullah) 1st-1025 McNeese State PR (Pierson-El) 1st-1025 Illinois Rush (Armstrong) 1st-1024 McNeese State Run (Armstrong) 1st-1023 Miami KOR (Abdullah) 1st-1023 Fresno State Pass (Armstrong-Cotton) Touchdown22 Illinois Pass (Armstrong-Bell) 1st-1021 Illinois Rush (Abdullah) 1st-1021 Illinois Rush (Abdullah) 1st-1021 McNeese State KOR (Bell) 1st-1021 Miami KOR (Abdullah) 1st-1020 Fresno State KOR (T. Newby) 1st-10 20 Fresno State Pass (Armstrong-Carter) Touchdown20 Illinois Pass (Armstrong-Newby) 1st-1020 Illinois Rush (Abdullah) 1st-1020 Illinois Pass (Armstrong-Westerkamp) 1st-10

OPPONENTLONGPLAYS(37;4RUNS;20PASSES;12RETURNS)YARDS OPPONENT PLAY RESULT98 McNeese State IR (Sam) Touchdown66 Fresno State Run (Burrell) Touchdown58 Illinois Pass (O’Toole-Allison) Touchdown44 Florida Atlantic KOR (Whitehead) 1st-1041 Illinois Rush (Ferguson) Touchdown 40 Florida Atlantic KOR (Whitehead) 1st-1040 McNeese State Pass (Sams-Shelby) 1st-1036 Illinois Pass (O’Toole-Allison) 1st-1033 Fresno State KOR (Root) 1st-1032 McNeese State Pass (Bolfing-Bennett) 1st-1032 Miami Pass (Kaaya-Johnson) 1st-1032 Miami Pass (Kaaya-Dorsett) 1st-1029 Fresno State Pass (Burrell-Root) 1st-1028 Illinois KOR (Bentley) 1st-1028 Illinois Pass (O’Toole-Dudek) 1st-1027 Illinois Rush (Dudek) 1st-1027 McNeese State Pass (Bolfing-Hetrick) 1st-1026 McNeese State Run (Sams) 1st-1026 Miami Pass (Kaaya-Johnson) 1st-1024 Miami KOR (Coley) 1st-1024 Illinois Pass (O’Toole-Dudek) 1st-1023 Miami Pass (Kaaya-Berrios) 1st-1023 Miami KOR (Coley) 1st-1022 Fresno State KOR (Root) 1st-1022 Miami Pass (Kaaya-Yearby) 3rd-322 Illinois Pass (O’Toole-Ferguson) 1st-1021 Fresno State KOR (Root) 1st-1021 Fresno State KOR (Root) 1st-1021 Fresno State Pass (Burrell-Watson) 1st-10 21 Fresno State Pass (Burrell-Harper) 1st-10 21 Fresno State Pass (Burrell-Hardaway) 1st-1021 Florida Atlantic KOR (Whitehead) 1st-1021 McNeese State KOR (Holmes) 1st-1020 Florida Atlantic Pass (Johnson-Whitehead) Touchdown20 Fresno State KOR (Scott) 1st-1020 Miami Pass (Kaaya-Dobard) 1st-1020 Miami Pass (Kaaya-Walford) 1st-10

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STARTING FIELD POSITION* NU Avg. Start Opp. Avg. Start NU lead (yards/drives/in20/past50) (yards/drives/in20/past50)

Florida Atlantic 26.2 (341/13/2/0) 26.9 (350/13/0/0) -0.7McNeese State 36.4 (473/14/2/1) 20.1 (261/13/6/1) 16.3Fresno State 28.7 (488/17/5/2) 26.1 (469/18/4/1) 2.7Miami 32.4 (324/10/3/2) 28.7 (287/10/0/0) 3.7Illinois 34.6 (485/14/1/1) 25.9 (388/15/3/0) 8.8Michigan StateNorthwesternRutgersPurdueWisconsinMinnesotaIowaTotals 31.0(2111/68/13/6) 25.4(1755/69/13/2) 5.6*does not include drives with time of 0:00 (ie, defensive and special teams touchdowns, end of half turnovers, overtime, etc.)

PENALTY NUMBERS NU Pen.-Yds. Opp. Pen.-YdsFlorida Atlantic 6-60 3-22McNeese State 5-40 6-44Fresno State 6-61 5-55Miami 7-69 9-82Illinois 8-70 5-53Michigan StateNorthwesternRutgersPurdueWisconsinMinnesotaIowa -Totals(Avg/Penalty) 32-300(9.4) 28-256(9.1)Avg/G 6.4-60.0 5.6-51.2

NEBRASKAPOINTSOFFTURNOVERSGame TOsGained TDs FG-FGA Pts. (NUFumbles/Lost,INT)Florida Atlantic 0 (1/0 F/L, 0 INT) 0 0-0 0 0 (1/0 F/L, 0 INT)McNeese State 1 (1/0 F/L, 1 INT) 0 0-0 0 1 (1/0 F/L, 1 INT)Fresno State 0 (1/0 F/L, 0 INT) 0 0-0 0 1 (4/1, F/L, 0 INT)Miami 3 (2/1 F/L, 2 INT) 2 0-0 14 2 (2/1 F/L, 1 INT)Illinois 3 (0/0 F/L, 3 INT) 2 0-0 14 2 (2/1 F/L, 1 INT) Michigan StateNorthwesternRutgersPurdueWisconsinMinnesotaIowaTotals 7(5/1F/L,6INT) 4 0-0 28 6(10/3F/L,3INT)Opponents 6(10/3F/L,3INT) 3 0-0 21 7(5/1F/L,6INT)

OPPONENTSCORINGDRIVES [-----Drive-----] Opponent Plays Yds Time Score Qtr./Time PlayFlorida Atlantic 11 75 4:23 7-7 1st/4:56 Whitehead 20-yd. pass from JohnsonMcNeese State 10 47 4:36 0-7 1st/8:26 Milton 9-yd. runMcNeese State 0 0 0:00 14-14 2nd/10:08 Sam 98-yd. interception returnMcNeese State 12 83 4:59 21-24 4th/13:45 Bolfing 1-yd. run McNeese State 14 88 6:06 24-24 4th/4:21 Kjellsten 24-yd. kickFresno State 0 0 0:00 2-14 1st/9:09 Team SafetyFresno State 14 63 3:25 5-27 2nd/2:08 Kroening 27-yd. FGFresno State 2 78 0:34 12-34 3rd/4:42 Burrell 66-yd runFresno State 2 14 0:39 19-48 4th/6:25 Hardaway 9-yd. pass from BurrellMiami 9 75 4:34 7-0 1st/10:26 Johnson 2-yd. runMiami 4 56 1:38 14-7 2nd/13:52 Walford 6-yd. pass from KaayaMiami 10 76 4:51 21-24 3rd/5:09 Lewis 9-yd. pass from Kaaya Miami 8 47 3:46 24-31 4th/13:37 Badgley 34-yd. FGMiami 14 79 3:49 31-41 4th/0:18 Berrios 4-yd. pass from KaayaIllinois 3 70 1:03 7-7 1st/11:24 Ferguson 41-yd. runIllinois 4 75 1:16 14-28 2nd/7:27 Allison 58-yd. pass from O’Toole

SCORINGDRIVES Scoring [---Time---] [--Plays--] Game Drives Total Avg. Total Avg. 5 or less 1 or 0Florida Atlantic 9 27:33 3:03 72 8.00 2 0McNeese St. 5 11:19 2:15 32 6.40 2 0Fresno St. 9 17:47 1:58 40 4.44 7 2Miami 7 26:51 3:50 56 8.00 1 0Illinois 7 21:46 3:06 53 7.57 1 0Michigan St.NorthwesternRutgersPurdueWisconsinMinnesotaIowa

Totals 37 105:16 2:50 253 6.84 13 2Opponents 16 45:39 1:39 113 7.06 6 2

NEBRASKASCORINGDRIVES [-----Drive-----] Opponent Plays Yds Time Score Qtr./Time PlayFlorida Atlantic 13 86 5:41 7-0 1st/9:19 Armstrong Jr. 5-yd. runFlorida Atlantic 9 75 3:34 14-7 1st/1:22 Westerkamp 36-yd. pass from ArmstrongFlorida Atlantic 9 49 2:30 17-7 2nd/12:18 Brown 44-yd. FGFlorida Atlantic 4 72 1:38 24-7 2nd/6:29 Abdullah 47-yd. runFlorida Atlantic 7 66 2:19 31-7 2nd/2:30 Cross 3-yd. runFlorida Atlantic 10 78 3:41 38-7 3rd/10:18 Newby 2-yd. runFlorida Atlantic 3 80 1:10 45-7 3rd/6:41 Pierson-El 8-yd. pass from Armstrong Florida Atlantic 9 42 3:09 48-7 3rd/3:09 Bondi 45-yd. FGFlorida Atlantic 8 71 3:51 55-7 4th/13:20 Newby 1-yd. runMcNeese State 6 73 1:37 7-7 1st/6:44 Westerkamp 40-yd. pass from ArmstrongMcNeese State 6 67 2:10 14-7 1st/3:00 Abdullah 2-yd. runMcNeese State 12 82 4:16 21-14 2nd/5:47 Armstrong 1-yd. runMcNeese State 5 33 2:22 24-14 3rd/3:51 Brown 31-yd.FGMcNeese State 3 62 0:54 31-24 4th/0:20 Abdullah 58-yd. pass from ArmstrongFresno State 4 82 1:46 7-0 1st/13:14 Westerkamp 70-yd. pass from ArmstrongFresno State 1 57 0:10 14-0 1st/12:03 Abdullah 57 yd. run Fresno State 10 57 4:47 17-2 2nd/12:18 Brown 38-yd FGFresno State 0 0 0:00 24-2 2nd/9:11 Pierson-El 86-yd. punt returnFresno State 5 22 2:00 27-2 2nd/5:40 Brown 22-yd. FGFresno State 4 75 1:27 34-5 3rd/11:50 Carter 20-yd. pass from ArmstrongFresno State 4 98 1:47 41-12 3rd/2:47 Cross 62-yd. runFresno State 5 55 2:30 48-12 4th/10:48 Cotton 23-yd. pass from ArmstrongFresno State 7 44 3:20 55-19 4th/3:04 Bailey 10-yd. pass from FyfeMiami 6 81 2:06 7-7 1st/8:12 Bell 40-yd. pass from ArmstrongMiami 14 79 6:35 14-14 2nd/7:10 Abdullah 3-yd. pass from ArmstrongMiami 11 50 6:01 17-14 2nd/0:00 Broan 19-yd. FGMiami 11 75 4:54 24-14 3rd/10:06 Abdullah 6-yd. runMiami 0 0 0:00 31-21 3rd/2:23 Mitchell 57-yd. fumble returnMiami 8 54 4:09 34-24 4th/9:21 Brown 39-yd. FGMiami 6 40 3:05 41-24 4th/4:13 Abdullah 10-yd. runIllinois 7 75 2:33 7-0 1st/12:27 Abdullah 12-yd. runIllinois 10 80 13:21 14-7 2nd/13:21 Abdullah 8-yd. runIllinois 3 2 1:22 21-7 2nd/9:52 Abdullah 2-yd. runIllinois 1 63 0:08 28-7 2nd/8:43 Bell 63-yd. pass from ArmstrongIllinois 11 70 4:34 31-14 2nd/2:48 Brown 29-yd FGIllinois 11 68 5:31 38-14 3rd/7:56 Cross 4-yd. runIllinois 10 64 3:48 45-14 4th/4:58 Newby 6-yd. run

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IndividualCareer/SeasonSuperlativesSEASON AND CAREER, MOST PASSING YARDS SEASON AND CAREER, LONGEST PASSPlayer 2014 Career 2014 CareerTommy Armstrong Jr. 271 vs. Florida Atlantic Same 70* at Fresno State (Westerkamp) 99* vs. Georgia, 2013 (Enunwa)Ryker Fife 22 at Fresno State Same 12 at Fresno State (T. Newby) SameJohnny Stanton IV 6 vs. Florida Atlantic Same 6 vs. Florida Atlantic (Pierson-El)*-Indicates touchdown pass

SEASONANDCAREER,MOSTRECEIVINGYARDS SEASON AND CAREER, LONGEST CATCHPlayer 2014 Career 2014 CareerAmeer Abdullah 96 vs. McNeese State Same 58* vs. McNeese State (Armstrong) SameTaariq Allen 27 vs. McNeese State Same 14 vs. McNeese State SameChristian Bailey 10 at Fresno State Same 10* at Fresno State (Fyfe) SameKenny Bell 116 vs. Florida Atlantic 136 vs. Minnesota, 2012 63 2x vs. FAU/Ill.* (Armstrong) 74 at Ohio State, 2012 (Martinez)Sam Burtch 86 vs. Michigan State, 2013 32* vs. Michigan State, 2013 (Armstrong)Cethan Carter 20 at Fresno State 43 vs. South Dakota State, 2013 20* at Fresno State (Armstrong) 26 vs. South Dakota St., 2013 (Kellogg)Sam Cotton 23 at Fresno State Same 23* at Fresno State (Armstrong) SameImani Cross -1 vs. Wyoming, 2013 -1 vs. Wyoming, 2013 (Martinez)Trey Foster 9 at Purdue, 2013 9 at Purdue, 2013 (Kellogg)Lane Hovey 48 at Fresno State Same 29 at Fresno State (Armstrong) SameAndy Janovich 8 vs. Idaho State, 2012 8 vs. Idaho State, 2012 (Kellogg)Alonzo Moore 26 vs. Miami 43 vs. Northwestern, 2013 14 vs. Miami (Armstrong) 19 vs. South Dakota State, 2013 (Kellogg)Terrell Newby 21 vs. Illinois Same 20 vs. Illinois (Armstrong) SameDe’Mornay Pierson-EL 14 vs. Florida Atlantic same 8 vs. Florida Atlantic (Armstrong) SameBrandon Reilly 19 at Penn State, 2013 10 at Penn State, 2013 (Kellogg)Jamal Turner 28 vs. McNeese State 84 at Wisconsin, 2011 17 vs. McNeese State (McNeese St.) 43 vs. Fresno State, 2011 (Martinez)Jordan Westercamp 125 vs. Florida Atlantic Same 70* at Fresno State (Armstrong) 49* vs. Northwestern (Kellogg)Indicates touchdown scored

SEASON AND CAREER, MOST RUSHING YARDS SEASON AND CAREER, LONGEST RUNPlayer 2014 Career 2014 CareerAmeer Abdullah 232 vs. Florida Atlantic Same 57* at Fresno State 62 vs. Wyoming, 2013Tommy Armstrong Jr. 131 vs. McNeese State Same 42 vs. McNeese State SameKenny Bell None 82 at Minnesota, 2011 None 82* at Minnesota, 2011Imani Cross 109 vs. Illinois Same 62* at Fresno State SameRyker Fyfe 29 vs. Florida Atlantic Same 15 vs. Florida Atlantic SameAndy Janovich None 6 vs. Idaho State, 2012 None 3 vs. Idaho State, 2012Graham Nabity 4 vs. Florida Atlantic 14 vs. South Dakota State, 2013 4 vs. Florida Atlantic 6 vs. Southern Miss; vs. SDSU, 2013Jordan Nelson 35 vs. Illinois Same 18 vs. Illinois SameTerrell Newby 107 vs. Florida Atlantic Same 43 vs. Florida Atlantic SameDe’Mornay Pierson-El 0 vs. Miami Same 0 vs. Miami SameJamal Turner None 6 at UCLA, 2012 None 6 at UCLA, 2012Jordan Westerkamp None 7 vs. South Dakota State, 2013 None 7 vs. South Dakota State,2013*Indicates touchdown scored

SEASON AND CAREER, MOST TACKLES, TFLS AND SACKSPlayer Tackles(2014) Career TFL(2014) Career Sacks(2014) CareerZaire Anderson 9 vs. Illinois 11 at Minnesota, 2013 3 vs. Illinois Same 1.0 vs. Illinois 2 at Michigan, 2013Josh Banderas 10 vs. McNeese State 11 vs. UCLA, 2013 1 vs. McNeese St.; at Fresno St. 2 vs. UCLA, 2013 None 1 vs. UCLA, 2013 at Purdue, ‘13Byerson Cockrell 3 vs. FAU; at Fresno State Same 1 at Fresno State Same None SameMaliek Collins 4 at Fresno State Same 2 vs. Miami Same None 1 vs. Southern Miss, 2013Corey Cooper 8 vs. Miami 12 vs. UCLA, 2013 None 1 7x, last vs. Michigan State, 2013 None 1 vs. SDSU; vs. Northwestern, 2013Daniel Davie 5 vs. Florida Atlantic Same 2 at Fresno State; vs. Miami Same None SameJoey Felici 1 vs. McNeese State Same None Same None SameJack Gangwish 5 vs. McNeese State Same None Same None SameNate Gerry 13 vs. McNeese State Same 2 vs. McNeese State Same 0.5 vs. Illinois SameRandy Gregory 7 vs. Miami; vs. Illinois 8 4x, last at Penn State, 2013 3 vs. Illinois 3 at Michigan, 2013; vs. Illinois, 2014 2.5 vs. Illinois 3.0 at Michigan, 2013Lane Hovey 2 vs. McNeese State Same None Same None SameCharles Jackson None 3 vs. Wyoming. 2013 None Same None SameChris Jones 2 at Fresno State Same None Same None SameBoaz Joseph 1 at Fresno State Same None Same None SameJosh Kalu 7 vs. Illinois Same 1 at Fresno State Same None SameJoe Keels 1 at Fresno State Same None Same None SameCourtney Love 1 vs. FAU; vs. McNeese State Same None Same None SameGreg McMullen 9 vs. McNeese State Same 2 vs. FAU; vs. McNeese State 2, 3x, last vs. McNeese State 1 vs. McNeese St.; at Fresno St. 1 3x, last at Fresno StateJosh Mitchell 4 at Fresno State; vs. Illinois 8 vs. Wisconsin, 2012 None 3 vs. Southern Miss, 2013 None 1 vs. Southern Miss, 2012Kevin Maurice 2 at Fresno State Same 1 vs. Florida Atlantic same 0.5 vs. Florida Atlantic sameA.J. Natter 1 vs. Florida Atlantic Same None Same None SameMarcus Newby 1 at Fresno State Same 1 at Fresno State Same 1 at Fresno State SameLogan Rath 4 vs. Florida Atlantic Same 1 vs. Florida Atlantic Same None SameTrevor Roach 6 vs. Miami 7 vs. Chattanooga, 2011 1 vs. Florida Atlantic 2 vs. Chattanooga, 2011 None 0.5 vs. Idaho State, 2012Michael Rose 11 vs. Illinois, 2013 1 vs. Illinois, 2013 None SameJonathan Rose 3 3x last vs. Miami Same None Same None SameDavid Santos 10 vs. Miami 13 at Minnesota, 2013 1 vs. Florida Atlantic; vs. Miami 2 at Michigan, 2013 None 1 vs. SDSU; at Penn State, 2013Brad Simpson 1 at Fresno State Same None Same None SameKevin Williams 3 at Fresno State Same 2 at Fresno State Same None SameKieron Williams 2 vs. McNeese State Same 1 vs. Illinois Same None SamsAustin Williams 1 vs. Florida Atlantic 1 at Penn State, 2013 None same None SameVincent Valentine 6 vs. Miami Same 3 at Fresno State Same 2.0 at Fresno State SameChris Weber 2 at Fresno State Same None Same None Same

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NEBRASKA TOTALS HIGHS LOWSPoints Scored 55 vs. Florida Atlantic; at Fresno State 31 vs. McNeese StateFirst Downs 35 vs. Florida Atlantic; vs. Illinois 17 vs. McNeese StateRushing Attempts 70 vs. Illinois 33 vs. McNeese StateRushing Yards 498 vs. Florida Atlantic 195 vs. McNeese StatePasses Attempted 35 vs. Florida Atlantic 13 vs. MiamiPasses Completed 17 vs. Florida Atlantic 9 vs. MiamiHad Intercepted 1 vs. McNeese State; vs. Miami; vs. Illinois 0 vs. Florida Atlantic; at Fresno StatePassing Yards 286 vs. Florida Atlantic 113 vs. MiamiTotal Plays 92 vs. Florida Atlantic 64 vs. McNeese StateTotal Yards 784 vs. Florida Atlantic 437 vs. McNeese StatePossession Time 39:36 vs. Illinois 25:08 vs. McNeese StateFumbles 4 at Fresno State 1 vs. Florida Atlantic; vs. McNeese StateFumbles Lost 1 at Fresno State; vs. Miami; vs. Illinois 0 vs. Florida Atlantic; vs. McNeese StateTurnovers 2 vs. Miami; vs. Illinois 0 vs. Florida AtlanticTurnover Margin +1 vs. Miami; vs. Illinois -1 at Fresno StatePenalties 8 vs. Illinois 4 McNeese StateYards Penalized 70 vs. Illinois 40 vs. McNeese StateSacks By-Yards Lost 4-29 at Fresno State; 4-28 vs. Illinois 1-9 vs. Florida Atlantic; 1-2 vs. McNeese StateTeam Tackles for Loss-Yards 11-48 at Fresno State 5-10 vs. McNeese State

OPPONENT TOTALS HIGHS LOWS Points Scored 31 vs. Miami 7 vs. Florida AtlanticFirst Downs 24 vs. Miami 13 vs. Florida AtlanticRushing Attempts 45 vs. McNeese State 23 vs. MiamiRushing Yards 178 vs. McNeese State 76 vs. MiamiPasses Attempted 59 at Fresno State 26 vs. McNeese StatePasses Completed 30 at Fresno State 11 vs. Florida AtlanticHad Intercepted 3 vs. Illinois 0 vs. Florida Atlantic; at Fresno StatePassing Yards 359 vs. Miami 95 vs. Florida AtlanticTotal Plays 87 at Fresno State 60 vs. Florida AtlanticTotal Yards 435 vs. Miami 200 vs. Florida AtlanticPossession Time 34:52 vs. McNeese State 20:24 vs. IllinoisFumbles 2 vs. Miami 0 vs. IllinoisFumbles Lost 1 vs. Miami 0 vs. Florida Atlantic; vs. McNeese State; at Fresno State; vs. IllinoisTurnovers 3 vs. Miami 0 vs. Florida Atlantic; at Fresno StateTurnover Margin +1 at Fresno State -1 vs. Miami; vs. IllinoisPenalties 9 vs. Miami 3 vs. Florida AtlanticYards Penalized 82 vs. Miami 22 vs. Florida AtlanticSacks By-Yards Lost 2-13 vs. Illinois 0-0 vs. Florida Atlantic; at Fresno State; vs. MiamiTeam Tackles for Loss-Yards 8-23 vs. Illinois 0-0 vs. Florida Atlantic; vs. Miami

NEBRASKAINDIVIDUALHIGHSMost Rushing Attempts ..........................................................35; Ameer Abdullah vs. MiamiMost Net Rushing Yards .........................................................232; Ameer Abdullah vs. Florida AtlanticMost Rushing TDs ...................................................................3; Ameer Abdullah vs. IllinoisLongest TD Run.......................................................................62; Imani Cross at Fresno StateLongest Run, No TD ................................................................43; Terrell Newby vs. Florida AtlanticMost Pass Attempts ...............................................................31; Tommy Armstrong Jr. vs. McNeese StateMost Completed Passes .........................................................16; Tommy Armstrong Jr. vs. McNeese StateMost Passing Yards .................................................................271; Tommy Armstrong Jr. vs. Florida AtlanticMost Passing TDs ....................................................................3; Tommy Armstrong Jr. at Fresno StateLongest TD Pass ......................................................................70; Tommy Armstrong Jr. to Jordan Westerkamp at Fresno StateLongest Pass, No TD ...............................................................63; Tommy Armstrong Jr. to Kenny Bell vs. Florida AtlanticMost Pass Receptions .............................................................7; Jordan Westerkamp vs. Florida AtlanticMost Receiving Yards .............................................................125; Jordan Westerkamp vs. Florida AtlanticMost TD Receptions ...............................................................1; 11 timesMost Total Offense Attempts .................................................48; Tommy Armstrong Jr. vs. McNeese State (17 rush, 31 passes)Most Total Offense Yards .......................................................373; Tommy Armstrong Jr. vs. McNeese StateMost All-Purpose Attempts ....................................................41; Ameer Abdullah vs. Miami (35 rushes, 1 catch; 4 kickoff returns)Most All-Purpose Yards ..........................................................313; Ameer Abdullah vs. MiamiMost Touchdowns Scored ......................................................3; Ameer Abdullah vs. Miami; vs. IllinoisMost Field Goals Attempted ..................................................3; Drew Brown at Fresno StateMost Field Goals Made...........................................................2; Drew Brown at Fresno State; vs. MiamiLongest Field Goal Made ........................................................45; Mauro Bondi vs. Florida AtlanticLongest Field Goal Attempted ................................................54; Drew Brown vs. IllinoisMost Interceptions .................................................................2; Daniel Davie vs. IllinoisLongest Interception TD Return .............................................NoneLongest Interception Return, No TD.......................................54; Nate Geary vs. Illinois Longest Fumble TD Return .....................................................57; Josh Mitchell vs. MiamiLongest Fumble Return, No TD ..............................................NoneLongest Punt Return, TD ........................................................86; De’Mornay Pierson-El at Fresno State Longest Punt Return, No TD ...................................................51; De’Mornay Pierson-El at Fresno StateMost Punt Return Yardage .....................................................150; De’Mornay Pierson-El at Fresno State (5 returns)Longest Kickoff Return, TD .....................................................NoneLongest Kickoff Return, No TD ...............................................35; Kenny Bell vs. McNeese StateMost Kickoff Return Yardage..................................................81; Ameer Abdullah (4 return)Most Punts .............................................................................6; Sam Foltz vs. McNeese State (51.2 avg.)Highest Punting Average ........................................................51.2; Sam Foltz vs. McNeese State (6 punts)Longest Punt ...........................................................................62; Sam Foltz vs. McNeese State

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NEBRASKAINDIVIDUALHIGHS....(CONTINUED)Most Total Tackles..................................................................13; Nate Gerry vs. McNeese State (6 solo, 7 asst.)Most Solo Tackles ...................................................................6; Nate Gerry and Greg McMullen vs. McNeese State; Joshua Kalu at Fresno StateMost Tackles for Loss .............................................................3; Vincent Valentine at Fresno State (14 yards); Zaire Anderson vs. Illinois (13 yards); Randy Gregory vs. Illinois (17 yards)Most Yards Lost ......................................................................25; Randy Gregory vs. Miami (2 TFL)Most Quarterback Sacks.........................................................2.5; Randy Gregory vs. Illinois (17 yards)Most Yards Lost ......................................................................25; Randy Gregory vs. Miami (2.0 sacks)Most Pass Breakups ...............................................................2; Josh Mitchell vs. Florida Atlantic; at Fresno StateMost Blocked Field Goals .......................................................NoneMost Blocked Punts ................................................................NoneMost Blocked PAT ..................................................................None

OPPONENTINDIVIDUALHIGHSMost Yards Rushing ................................................................93; Duke Johnson (Miami)Most Rushing Attempts ..........................................................19; Kelvin Bennett (McNeese State)Most Yards Passing .................................................................359; Brad Kaaya (Miami)Most Passing Attempts ..........................................................59; Brian Burrell (Fresno State)Most Pass Completions ..........................................................30; Brian Burrell (Fresno State)Most Pass Receptions .............................................................9; Josh Harper (Fresno State)Most Yards Receiving .............................................................118; Geronimo Allison (Illinois)OPPONENTINDIVIDUALLONGESTPLAYSRush ........................................................................................66*; Brian Burrell (Fresno State)Pass.........................................................................................58; Geronimo Allison from Riley O’Toole (Illinois)Field Goal ................................................................................34; Michael Badgley (Miami)Punt Return ............................................................................19; LaKendrick Williams (Fresno State)Kickoff Return .........................................................................44; Lucky Whitehead (Florida Atlantic)Fumble Return ........................................................................NoneInterception Return ................................................................98*; Aaron Sam (McNeese State)Punt ........................................................................................74; Justin DuVernois (Illinois)

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PLAYER(GAMES):Armstrong Jr., Tommy (5/5); Abdullah, Ameer (5/5); Allen, Taariq (5/-); Anderson, Zaire (5/4); Bailey, Christian (3/-); Banderas, Josh (5/4); Bell, Kenny (5/4); Blum, Jared (1/0); Bondi, Mauro (3/-); Brown, Drew (5/-); Carter, Cethan (5/5); Cockrell, Byerson (5/2); Collins, Maliek (5/5); Cooper, Corey (5/5); Cotton, Jake (5/5); Cotton, Sam (5/-); Cross, Imani (5/-); Davie, Daniel (5/5); Faulkenberry, Josh (5/-); Felici, Joey (5/-); Finnin, Matt (4/-); Foltz, Sam (5/-); Foster, Trey (4/-); Fyfe, Ryker (5/-); Gangwish, Jack (5/1); Gerry, Nate (5/5); Gladney, Kevin (5/-); Gregory, Randy (4/4); Hahn, Sam (1/-); Hannon, Zach (5/-); Hart, Greg (2/-); Hovey, Lane (5/-); Janovich, Andy (5/-); Jones, Chris (4/-); Johnson Jr., Dwayne (1/-); Jordan, Harrison (2/-); Joseph, Boaz (3/-0); Kalu, Joshua (5/2); Keels, Joe (4/-); Kelly, Paul (1/-); Knevel, David (2/-); Kondolo, Chongo (5/-); Lewis, Alex (5/5); Love, Courtney (4/-); Maurice, Kevin (5/-); McMullen, Greg (5/5); Mitchell, Josh (5/5); Moore, Alonzo (5/4); Moudy, Mike (5/5); Nabity, Graham (3/-); Natter, A.J. (3/-); Nelson, Jordan (3/-); Newby, Marcus (5/-); Newby, Terrell (5/-); Pelini, Mark (5/5); Pierson-El, De’Mornay (5/-); Price, Givens (5/1); Rath, Logan (2/-); Reeves, Ryne (5/-); Roach, Trevor (5/-); Rose, Jonathan (5/-); Santos, David (4/3); Simpson, Brad (4/-); Singleton, D.J. (4/-); Stanton, Johnny (2/-); Sterup, Zach (4/4); Sutton, David (4/-); Turner, Jamal (2/2); Utter, Dylan (4/-); Valentine, Vincent (5/5); Weber, Chris (5/-); Westerkamp, Jordan (5/5); Williams, Austin (5/-); Williams, Kevin (3/-); Williams, Kieron (5/-)

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HUSKEROFFENSIVESTARTERSGAME-BY-GAMEOpponent WR WR TE RT RG C LG LT QB IB FB PKFlorida Atlantic Bell Turner Carter Price Moudy Pelini J. Cotton Lewis Armstrong Abdullah Westerkamp# BrownMcNeese State Moore Turner Carter Sterup Moudy Pelini J. Cotton Lewis Armstrong Abdullah Westerkamp# BrownFresno State Bell Moore Carter Sterup Moudy Pelini J. Cotton Lewis Armstrong Abdullah Westerkamp# BrownMiami Bell Moore Carter Sterup Moudy Pelini J. Cotton Lewis Armstrong Abdullah Westerkamp# BrownIllinois Bell Moore Carter Sterup Moudy Pelini J. Cotton Lewis Armstrong Abdullah Westerkamp# Brown

#-opened in three wide receiver formation; %-NU opened in a four-receiver set (three receivers and a tight end); ^-NU opened in two tight end set

HUSKERDEFENSIVESTARTERSGAME-BY-GAMEOpponent DE DT DT DE BUCK MIKE WILL LCB FS SS RCB PFlorida Atlantic McMullen Valentine Collins Gregory Santos Banderas Anderson Mitchell Gerry Cooper Davie FoltzMcNeese State McMullen Valentine Collins Gangwish Santos Banderas Anderson Mitchell Gerry Cooper Davie FoltzFresno State McMullen Valentine Collins Gregory Cockrell# Banderas Kalu# Mitchell Gerry Cooper Davie FoltzMiami McMullen Valentine Collins Gregory Santos Banderas Anderson Mitchell Gerry Cooper Davie FoltzIllinois McMullen Valentine Collins Gregory Cockrell# Anderson Kalu# Mitchell Gerry Cooper Davie Foltz

* - NU opened with nickel package # - NU opened with dime packages; %-NU opened with five defensive linemen; @-NU opened with three safties; !-NU opened with 3 defensive ends

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SCORING SUMMARY1st 09:19 NEB Armstrong Jr. 5 yd run (Brown kick)1st 04:56 FAU Whitehead 20 yd pass from Johnson (Joseph kick)1st 01:22 NEB Westerkamp 36 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick)2nd 12:18 NEB Brown 44 yd field goal 2nd 06:29 NEB Abdullah 47 yd run (Brown kick)2nd 02:30 NEB Cross 3 yd run (Brown kick)3rd 10:18 NEB Newby 2 yd run (Brown kick)3rd 06:41 NEB Pierson-El 8 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick)3rd 03:09 NEB Bondi 45 yd field goal 4th 13:20 NEB Newby 1 yd run (Bondi kick)

TEAM STATISTICS FAU NEBFIRST DOWNS 13 35RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 30-105 57-498PASSING YDS (NET) 95 286Passes Att-Comp-Int 30-11-0 35-17-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 60-200 92-784Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 4-19Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-105 1-14Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 9-47.2 2-35.5Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-0Penalties-Yards 3-22 6-60Possession Time 26:05 33:55Third-Down Conversions 4 of 15 8 of 12Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-2 5-5SSacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 1-9

RUSHING: FAU- Warren, Jay 14-77; Johnson, Jaquez 4-19; Bussey, Henry 1-5; Hankerson, Greg 6-4; Moore, Tony 4-3; Whitehead, Lucky 1-minus-3. Nebraska-Abdullah, Ameer 21-232; Newby, Terrell 16-107; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 7-62; Nelson, Jordan 5-32; Cross, Imani 3-32; Fyfe, Ryker 4-29; Nabity, Graham 1-4.PASSING: FAU-Hankerson, Greg 5-18-0-34; Johnson, Jaquez 6-12-0-61. Nebraska- Armstrong Jr., Tommy 15-29-0-271; Fyfe, Ryker 1-4-0-9; TEAM 0-1-0-0; Stanton, Johnny 1-1-0-6.RECEIVING: FAU-Whitehead, Luck 5-40; Deleon, Alex 2-18; Moore, Tony 1-15; Harrop, Michael 1-12; Moise, Derek 1-10; Johnson, Jaquez 1-0.Nebraska-Westerkamp, Jordan 7-125; Bell, Kenny 4-116; Pierson-El, De’Mornay 2-14; Cotton, Sam 1-10; Turner, Jamal 1-9; Abdullah, Ameer 1-9; Allen, Taariq 1-3.INTERCEPTIONS: FAU-None. Nebraska-NoneFUMBLES: FAU-Warren, Jay 1-0. Nebraska-Bell, Kenny 1-0.SACKS(Sacks-Yds):FAU-None Nebraska- Maurice, Kevin 0.5-5; McMullen, Greg 0.5-4.TACKLELEADER(UA-A):FAU-Parms, Damian 8-1; Kirk, Andrae 5-4; Relf, Robert 5-4. Nebraska-Anderson, Zaire 3-4

Game 1 No. 22 Nebraska 55, Florida Atlantic 7

Lincoln(Aug.30)---Ameer Abdullah sprinted for a career-high 232 yards, while Kenny Bell and Jordan Westerkamp each added 100-yard receiving games, as No. 22 Nebraska rolled to a 55-7 victory over Florida Atlantic.

The Husker offense enjoyed a record-setting day with a pair of 100-yard rushers and a pair of 100-yard receivers in the same game. Abdullah finished the day with 21 carries for 232 yards and a touchdown. Terrell Newby added his first career 100-yard game, crossing the plateau with 16 carries for 107 yards and two touchdowns.

Bell added his fourth career 100-yard receiving game with four catches for 116 yards, while Westerkamp added his second career 100-yard game with career highs of seven catches for 125 yards and a touchdown.

The Huskers finished with a Big Ten record 784 total yards, including 498 rushing and 286 passing. Tommy Armstrong Jr. completed 15-of-29 passes for 271 and two touchdowns, while adding seven carries for 62 yards and another score to finish with 333 yards of total offense.

The Huskers dominated offensively in the first half, scoring on each of their first five possessions to take a commanding 31-7 halftime lead. Armstrong put the Huskers on the board first with his five-yard touchdown run to cap Nebraska’s eight-play, 86-yard opening drive of the season.

The Owls answered with a touchdown drive of their own, capped by Jaquez Johnson’s 20-yard touchdown pass to Lucky Whitehead with 4:56 left in the first. That would be the only score allowed by the Blackshirts, as Nebraska limited FAU to 200 yards of total offense. During one stretch, the Huskers forced seven consecutive 3-and-outs.

Armstrong led NU on another first-quarter touchdown march, as NU went 75 yards in nine plays, capped by Westerkamp’s 36-yard TD grab. The Huskers added freshman place-kicker Drew Brown’s first career field goal, a 44-yarder, with 12:18 left in the half to push the margin to 17-7.

After the Blackshirts held on their next possession, Abdullah cruised over the 100-yard rushing mark for the 18th time in his career before breaking off a 47-yard scoring jaunt. Another defensive stop set up a seven-play, 66-yard drive capped by a punishing three-yard touchdown run by Imani Cross with 2:30 left to push the Big Red lead to 31-7. The Huskers scored on each of their first five drives.

Nebraska put the game out of reach, scoring on their first four possessions of the second half, including two scoring runs by Newby.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALFlorida Atlantic 7 0 0 0 7No. 22 Nebraska 14 17 17 7 55

SCORING SUMMARY1st 06:44 NEB Westerkamp 40 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick)1st 03:00 NEB Abdullah 2 yd run (Brown kick)2nd 10:08 MCN Sam 98 yd interception return (Kjellsten kick)2nd 05:47 NEB Armstrong Jr. 1 yd run (Brown kick)3rd 03:51 NEB Brown 31 yd field goal 4th 13:45 MCN Bolfing 1 yd run (Kjellsten kick)4th 04:21 MCN Kjellsten 24 yd field goal4th 00:20 NEB Abdullah 58 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick)

TEAM STATISTICS MCNEESE NEBFIRST DOWNS 15 17RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 45-178 33-195PASSING YDS (NET) 160 242Passes Att-Comp-Int 26-12-1 31-16-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 71-338 64-437Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 3-19 5-52Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-65 5-126Interception Returns-Yards 1-98 1-0Punts (Number-Avg) 8-39.4 6-51.2Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-0Penalties-Yards 6-44 5-40Possession Time 34:52 25:08Third-Down Conversions 5 of 17 4 of 13Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 2 1 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-3 3-4Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-2 2-2

RUSHING: McNeese-Sams, Daniel 10-74; Bennett, Kelvin 19-53; Holmes, Nate 3-23; Milton, Derrick 6-18; Thomas, Khalil 1-9; Celestie, Ernest 1-3; Bolfing, Tyler 3-3; Long, Dylan 2-minus-5. Nebraska Armstrong Jr., Tommy 11-131; Abdullah, Ameer 17-54; Newby, Terrell 2-9; Cross, Imani 3-1.PASSING: McNeese-Bolfing, Tyler 9-17-1-101; Sams, Daniel 3-9-0-59. Nebraska- Armstrong Jr., Tommy 16-31-1-242.RECEIVING:McNeese-Shelby, Kent 2-47; Bennett, Kelvin 2-35; Celestie, Ernest 2-20; Hetrick, Zach 1-27; Holmes, Nate 1-12; Bush, David 1-6; Milton, Derrick 1-5; McGilvery, Jereon 1-5; Long, Dylan 1-3.Nebraska-Westerkamp, Jordan 4-61; Abdullah, Ameer 3-96; Turner, Jamal 3-28; Allen, Taariq 3-27; Bell, Kenny 1-14; Moore, Alonzo 1-11; Carter, Cethan 1-5.INTERCEPTIONS: McNeese-Sam, Aaron 1-98. Nebraska-Cooper, Corey 1-0FUMBLES: McNeese-Bolfing, Tyler 1-0. Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 1-0. SACKS(Sacks-Yds):McNeese- Hill, Dominique 1-2. Nebraska-McMullen, Greg 1-2TACKLELEADER(UA-A):McNeese-Ellefsen, Everett 4-3; Sam, Aaron 3-4; Spikes, Brent 1-6. Nebraska-Gerry, Nate 6-7

Game 2 No. 19 Nebraska 31, McNeese State 24

Lincoln (Sept. 6) --- Ameer Adbullah turned a short pass from Tommy Armstrong Jr. into a 58-yard touchdown with 20 seconds left, lifting No. 19 Nebraska to a 31-24 win over McNeese State.

The Cornhuskers were facing a 3rd-and-6 with the game tied against the FCS power when Armstrong, who finished 16-for-31 for 242 yards and two touchdowns through the air, hit Abdullah, who turned the short pass into a highlight reel play. Until the catch, Abdullah was limited to just 54 yards and one rushing touchdown on 17 carries. However, he added three receptions out of the backfield for a career-high 98 yards.

Armstrong led the Husker rushing attack with a career-high 131 yards and a touchdown on just 11 carries to lead a Nebraska ground game that finished with 195 yards.

McNeese State finished with 338 total yards, but it was a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter by Aaron Sam that set the tone for the game. The Huskers were at the MSU 9-yard line looking to extend a 14-7 lead.

McNeese State took an early 7-0 lead on a Derrick Milton nine-yard first-quarter run. Armstrong and the Huskers answered on the ensuing drive with a 40-yard touchdown strike to Jordan Westerkamp with 6:44 left in the opening period. Westerkamp finished his day with four receptions for 61 yards.

After a defensive stop by the Blackshirts, NU headed to the second quarter with a 14-7 lead following a two-yard Abdullah. The defense kept the Cowboys at bay again and Nebraska sprinted into the red zone on a long run by Armstrong, before he threw his first interception of the season to tie the score at 14.

Despite the major momentum swing, Armstrong and the Huskers responded with a 12-play, 82-yard drive capped by his one-yard touchdown plunge to take a 21-14 lead to the halftime locker room. Nebraska pushed the lead to 24-14 in the third quarter on Drew Brown’s 31-yard field goal

McNeese State refused to fold, answering with a one-yard touchdown run by Tyler Bolfing to cap a 12-play, 83-yard drive and pull the Cowboys within 24-21.

Nebraska’s offense continued to struggle in the fourth quarter, and the Cowboys capitalized to tie the score on Alex Kjellsten’s 24-yard field goal with 4:21 left, capping a 14-play 88-yard drive.

Following Abdullah’s 58-yard dash, the Cowboys started deep in their own territory with 14 seconds left and Corey Cooper intercepted Bolfing on the final play of the game to seal a Nebraska victory.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALMcNeese State 7 7 0 10 24No. 19 Nebraska 14 7 3 7 31

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Game 3 Nebraska 55, Fresno State 19

Fresno,Calif. (Sept.13) --Nebraska scored on four plays of 55 or more yards, rolling to a 55-19 win over Fresno State. Nebraska (3-0) snapped Fresno State’s 13-game home winning streak, which was the second-longest home streak in the nation.

The Huskers got big nights from I-back Ameer Abdullah, quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr., wide recveivers Kenny Bell and Jordan Westerkamp and freshman punt returner De’Mornay Pierson-El.

Abdullah notched his 19th career 100-yard rushing game with 19 carries for 110 yards, including a 57-yard scoring run in the first quarter. Bell and Westerkamp both produced 80-yard receiving games, as Bell pulled down a team-high five catches for 84 yards, while Westerkamp added two catches for 85 yards. Armstrong completed 12-of-21 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns, while Pierson-El added a huge night for the Big Red, returning five punts for 150 yards, including an 86-yard return for a touchdown.

The Huskers wrote the storyline early, as Armstrong connected with Westerkamp for a 70-yard touchdown pass on NU’s fourth offensive play of the game’s to jump to a 7-0 lead. On NU’s next offensive play, Abdullah sprinted 57 yards to paydirt, putting the Huskers up 14-0 less than three minutes into the action.

The Huskers struck with another big play late in the first half, as De’Mornay Pierson-El exploded on an electric 86-yard punt return for a touchdown to put the Big Red up 24-2. After another Blackshirt stop, Pierson-El continued to spark the Huskers with a 51-yard return on his next touch, setting up Drew Brown’s second field goal and giving NU a 27-5 halftime lead.

The Big Red kept their foot on the gas to start the second half with the Blackshirts forcing a quick stop on the Bulldogs’ opening drive. Armstrong and the Huskers then went 75 yards in four plays, capped by Armstrong’s 20-yard scoring pass to Cethan Carter to push the lead to 34-5. Following a 66-yard touchdown run by Burrell, Nebraska zipped 98 yards in just four plays, capped by an Imani Cross 62-yard sprint to the end zone Armstrong threw his third TD pass of the night, finding Sam Cotton for a 23-yard strike to make it 48-12 with 10:48 left.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALArkansas State 0 3 10 0 13Nebraska 14 14 0 14 42

SCORING SUMMARY1st 13:14 NEB Westerkamp 70 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick)1st 12:03 NEB Abdullah 57 yd run (Brown kick)1st 09:09 FS Team safety 2nd 12:18 NEB Brown 38 yd field goal 2nd 09:11 NEB Pierson-El 86 yd punt return (Brown kick)2nd 05:40 NEB Brown 22 yd field goal 2nd 02:08 FS Kroening 27 yd field goal 3rd 11:50 NEB Carter 20 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick)3rd 04:42 FS Burrell 66 yd run (Kroening kick)3rd 02:47 NEB Cross 62 yd run (Brown kick)4th 10:48 NEB Cotton, S. 23 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick)4th 06:25 FS Hardaway 9 yd pass from Burrell (Kroening kick)4th 03:04 NEB Bailey 10 yd pass from Fyfe (Brown kick)

TEAM STATISTICS NEB FSFIRST DOWNS 22 20RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 42-280 28-105PASSING YDS (NET) 282 241Passes Att-Comp-Int 24-14-0 59-30-0TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 66-562 87-346Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 6-140 2-15Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-38 6-135Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punts (Number-Avg) 5-47.4 13-40.5Fumbles-Lost 4-1 1-0Penalties-Yards 6-61 5-55Possession Time 30:40 29:20Third-Down Conversions 6 of 15 6 of 23Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-3 2-3Sacks By: Number-Yards 4-29 0-0

RUSHING: FS-Burrell, Brian 9-59; Quezada, Josh 10-28; Waller, Marteze 7-19; Root, Dillon 1-1; Micenheimer, Malique 1-minus-2. Nebraska- Abdullah, Ameer 19-110; Cross, Imani 3-69; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 9-65; Newby, Terrell 7-18; Fyfe, Ryker 1-12; Nabity, Graham 1-3; Nelson, Jordan 2-3.PASSING: FS--Burrell, Brian 30-59-0-241. Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 12-21-0-260; Fyfe, Ryker 2-3-0-22.RECEIVING:FS-Harper, Josh 9-76; Hardaway, Delvon 4-52; Watson, Greg 4-45; Peck, Aaron 3-17; Williams, LeKendrick 3-5; Root, Dillon 2-38; Waller, Marteze 2-0; Johnson, Justin 1-7; Micenheimer, Malique 1-6; Quezada, Josh 1-minus-5. Nebraska-Bell, Kenny 5-84; Hovey, Lane 3-48; Westerkamp, Jordan 2-85; Cotton, Sam 1-23; Carter, Cethan 1-20; Newby, Terrell 1-12; Bailey, Christian 1-10.INTERCEPTIONS: FS-None. Nebraska-NoneFUMBLES: FS-Root, Dillon 1-0 Nebraska-Pierson-El, De’Mornay 2-0; Newby, Terrell 1-0; Santos, David 1-0.SACKS(Sacks-Yds):FS-None. Nebraska-Valentine, Vincent 2-14; McMullen, Greg 1-8; Newby, Marcus 1-9TACKLELEADER(UA-A):FS-Edwards, Shannon 7-0; Riley, Curtis 6-1. Nebraska-Kalu, Joshua 6-0

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALNebraska 14 13 14 14 55Fresno State 2 3 7 7 19

Game 4 No. 24 Nebraska 41, Miami 31

Lincoln(Sept.20)-- Ameer Abdullah carried No. 24 Nebraska to victory over an old nemesis with the biggest all-purpose yardage total of his career in a 41-31 win over Miami.

Playing in front of a Memorial Stadium record crowd of 91,585, Abdullah exploded for a career-high 313 all-purpose yards, including 229 rushing yards and two scores on a career-high 35 carries. He added a three-yard touchdown reception, as he finished the night as NU’s career all-purpose yardage leader

Along the way, Abdullah notched his second 200-yard rushing game of 2014 to lift Nebraska to a 4-0 record. As a team, the Big Red rolled up 343 rushing yards and took 33:20 off the clock to wear down the Hurricane defense. On the flipside, the Blackshirts held the Hurricanes to 76 rushing yards on 23 attempts. Quarterback Brad Kaaya completed 28-of-42 passes for 359 yards and three scores, as Miami managed 435 total yards.

Tommy Armstrong Jr. completed 9-of-13 passes for 113 yards, including a three-yard touchdown pass to Abdullah, and a 40-yard scoring strike to Kenny Bell, accounting for NU’s first two scores.

Abdullah, Armstrong and the Husker offensive line took control of the game in the second quarter. Trailing 14-7, NU covered 79 yards in 14 plays in 6:43 capped by Armstrong’s pass to Abdullah. The Blackshirts quickly forced a three-and-out, setting up an 11-play, 50-yard drive that resulted in Drew Brown’s 19-yard field goal to end the first half with a 17-14 Husker lead.

Nebraska opened the second half by covering 75 yards in 11 plays to take a 24-14 lead on Abdullah’s six-yard touchdown run. The Hurricanes answered with a 10-play, 76-yard scoring drive capped by Malcolm Lewis’ nine-yard touchdown reception from Brad Kaaya with 5:09 left in the third quarter to pull Miami within 24-21.

Momentum appeared to be fully shifting as Miami drove to the NU 46-yard line, but on the next play, linebacker Trevor Roach and cornerback Josh Mitchell joined forced for the Blackshirts’ biggest play of the night. Roach stripped the ball from Duke Johnson and Mitchell scooped it up and sprinted 57 yards for the touchdown.

After Miami pulled to within 31-24, Abdullah and the Husker offense responded on the next drive, marching 54 yards on eight plays capped by Brown’s 39-yard field goal. Miami tried to answer on the following drive, but Josh Kalu picked off Kaaya on 4th-and-4 at the NU 35. Kalu, who intercepted it at the NU 25, headed to the Husker sideline with the rest of Nebraska’s players to celebrate. Abdullah took over, as he carried all six times on the ensuing drive, including a 10-yard run to put the Big Red up 41-24 and seal the win.

In addition to big defensive plays by Mitchell, Roach and Kalu, the Blackshirts got a game-high 10 tackles from linebacker David Santos. Safety Corey Cooper added eight tackles, while Gregory added seven tackles, including two sacks and fumbled forced on Kaaya for a total of 25 yards in losses, while adding a pair of quarterback hurries.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALArkansas State 0 3 10 0 13Nebraska 14 14 0 14 42

SCORING SUMMARY1st 10:26 MIAMI Johnson 2 yd run (Badgley kick)1st 08:12 NEB Bell 40 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick)2nd 13:52 MIAMI Walford 6 yd pass from Kaaya (Badgley kick) 2nd 07:10 NEB Abdullah, 3 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick)2nd 00:00 NEB Brown, 19 yd field goal 3rd 10:06 NEB Abdullah 6 yd run (Brown kick)3rd 05:09 MIAMI Lewis 9 yd pass from Kaaya (Badgley kick)3rd 02:23 NEB Mitchell 57 yd fumble recovery (Brown kick)4th 13:37 MIAMI Badgley 34 yd field goal 4th 09:21 NEB Brown 39 yd field goal 4th 04:13 NEB Abdullah, 10 yd run (Brown kick)4th 00:18 MIAMI Berrios 4 yd pass from Kaaya (Badgley kick)

TEAM STATISTICS MIAMI NEBFIRST DOWNS 24 27RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 23-76 54-343PASSING YDS (NET) 359 113Passes Att-Comp-Int 42-28-2 13-9-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 65-435 67-456Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 1-57Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-11Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-53 4-81Interception Returns-Yards 1-0 2-5Punts (Number-Avg) 2-39.0 1-49.0Fumbles-Lost 2-1 2-1Penalties-Yards 9-82 7-69Possession Time 26:40 33:20Third-Down Conversions 4 of 10 7 of 10Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 3 0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances 5-5 4-4Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 2-25

RUSHING: Miami-Johnson, Duke 18-93; Edwards, Gus 3-8; Kaaya, Brad 2-minus-25. Nebraska-Abdullah, Ameer 35-229; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 13-96; Cross, Imani 3-13; Newby, Terrell 1-8; Pierson-El, De’Mornay 1-0; TEAM 1-minus-3.PASSING: Miami-Kaaya, Brad 28-42-2-359 Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 9-13-1-113RECEIVING:Miami-Walford, Clive 7-80; Johnson, Duke 5-84; Lewis, Malcolm 5-40; Berrios, Braxton 4-43; Coley, Stacy 3-22; Dorsett, Phillip 2-48; Yearby, Joe 1-22; Dobard, Standish 1-20. Nebraska-Bell, Kenny 4-70; Moore, Alonzo 3-26; Westerkamp, Jordan 1-14; Abdullah, Ameer 1-3.INTERCEPTIONS: Miami-Howard, Tracy 1-0. Nebraska-Kalu, Joshua 1-5; Santos, David 1-0FUMBLES: Miami-Johnson, Duke 1-1; Kaaya, Brad 1-0. Nebraska-Armstrong Jr., Tommy 1-1; Abdullah, Ameer 1-0;SACKS(Sacks-Yds):Miami-None. Nebraska-Gregory, Randy 2.0-25. TACKLE LEADER (UA-A): Miami-Owens, Darrion 4-3; Kirby, Raphael 3-4; Armbrister, Thurston 3-4. Nebraska-Santos, David 5-5

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALMiami 7 7 7 10 31Nebraska 7 10 14 10 41

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SCORING SUMMARY1st 12:27 NEB Abdullah 12 yd run (Brown kick)1st 11:24 ILL Ferguson 41 yd run (Reisner kick)2nd 13:21 NEB Abdullah 8 yd run (Brown kick)2nd 09:52 NEB Abdullah 2 yd run (Brown kick)2nd 08:43 NEB Bell 63 yd pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick)2nd 07:27 ILL Allison 58 yd pass from O’Toole (Reisner kick)2nd 02:48 NEB Brown 29 yd field goal 3rd 07:56 NEB Cross 4 yd run (Brown kick)4th 04:58 NEB Newby 6 yd run (Brown kick)

TEAM STATISTICS ILL NEBFIRST DOWNS 16 35RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 24-78 70-458PASSING YDS (NET) 261 166Passes Att-Comp-Int 38-17-3 21-10-1TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 62-339 91-624Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 3-12Kickoff Returns-Yards 1-28 1-4Interception Returns-Yards 1-14 3-71Punts (Number-Avg) 8-42.2 3-37.7Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-1Penalties-Yards 7-53 8-70Possession Time 20:24 39:36Third-Down Conversions 3 of 14 7 of 15Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 1 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances 0-1 6-6Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-13 4-28

RUSHING: Illinois-Ferguson, Josh 11-61; Dudek, Mike 1-27; Young, Donovonn 5-17; Davis, Jon 1-minus-1O’Toole, Reilly 6-minus-26. Nebraska-Abdullah, Ameer 22-208; Cross, Imani 22-109; Armstrong Jr., Tommy 10-66; Nelson, Jordan 5-35; Newby, Terrell 9-34; Fyfe, Ryker 2-6.PASSING: Illinois-O’Toole, Reilly 17-38-3-261. Nebraska - Armstrong Jr., Tommy 10-21-1-166RECEIVING:Illinois-Dudek, Mike 6-90; Allison, Geronimo 5-118; Ferguson, Josh 3-29; Barr, Martize 2-17; Young, Donovonn 1-7. Nebraska-Bell, Kenny 5-105; Westerkamp, Jordan 2-31; Newby, Terrell 2-21; Moore, Alonzo 1-9.INTERCEPTIONS:Illinois-Neal Jr., T.J.. 1-6. Nebraska-Davie, Daniel 2-17; Gerry, Nate 1-54FUMBLES(No.-Lost):Illinois-None. Nebraska-Cross, Imani 1-1; Abdullah, Ameer 1-0 SACKS(Sacks-Yds):Illinois-Thomas III, Earnest 1-; Nelson, Kenny 1-8. Nebraska-Gregory, Randy 2.5-17; Anderson, Zaire 1-9; Gerry, Nate 0.5-2TACKLELEADER(UA-A):Illinois-Petty, Zane 2-13. Nebraska-Anderson, Zaire 4-5

Game 5 No. 21 Nebraska 45, Illinois 14

Lincoln, Neb. (Sept. 27) -- Ameer Abdullah notched his third 200-yard rushing game of the season, carrying No. 21 Nebraska to a 45-14 win over Illinois in the Big Ten opener for both teams.

Abdullah regisered his second straight 200-yard rushing effort and third in five games, rushing 20 times for 196 yards and three touchdowns in the first half alone, as the Big Red took a 31-14 lead into the half. Abdullah finished with 22 carries for 208 yards and three touchdowns to help the Huskers finish with 458 rushing yards

Abdullah’s big night allowed the Big Red to finish with 624 yards of total offense, marking the first time the Huskers had amassed 600 yards of total offense in a Big Ten Conference game.

The Husker offense set the tone on the opening drive, as Abdullah carried five times for 60 yards capped by his 12-yard scoring run to put the Big Red up 7-0 just 2:33 into the game.

Illinois answered quickly with Josh Ferguson’s 41-yard touchdown run to tie the game at seven, before the defenses controlled the rest of the quarter. Illinois forced a Husker turnover and drove deep into NU territory, but NU cornerback Daniel Davie answered with a diving interception in the end zone to keep the Illini from cashing in on the turnover.

Abdullah struck again early in the second quarter, capping NU’s 10-play, 80-yard drive with an eight-yard run with 13:21 left in the half. Nathan Gerry then came up with a big play, picking off a Reilly O’Toole pass and returning it 54 yards to the Illinois four-yard line, setting up a two-yard scoring run by Abdullah.

Tommy Armstrong Jr. took advantage on Nebraska’s next drive, hitting Kenny Bell in stride on a 63-yard touchdown strike to extend the lead to 28-7. Bell produced his fifth career 100-yard receiving game with five catches for 105 yards on the night.

Illinois responded with a big play of its own, a 58-yard touchdown pass from O’Toole to Geronimo Allison, before Drew Brown added a 29-yard field goal to put the Huskers up 31-14 at the half.

Nebraska pushed the lead to 38-14 early in the third quarter, as junior I-back Imani Cross rumbled into the end zone from four yards out to cap an 11-play, 68-yard drive. Cross, who finished with 109 yards on 22 carries, added his third career 100-yard game. The Huskers converted Davie’s second interception of the night into Terrell Newby’s touchdown for the Huskers’ final score, as the Blackshirts held Illinois scoreless in the second half.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FINALIllinois 7 7 0 0 14Nebraska 7 24 7 7 45

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