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Big 12 Championship: Oklahoma 23, Nebraska 20

December 4, 2010

Arlington, TX – Nebraska starting quarterback Taylor Martinez throws the ball during the second quarter as the Sooners defeated the Huskers 23-20 in the 2010 Big 12 Championship Game on Dec. 4, 2010. Martinez finished the game completing 12 of 24 passes for 143 yards. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Arlington, TX – Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini leads the Huskers onto the field before the 2010 Big 12 Championship Game on Dec. 4, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Arlington, TX – Nebraska running back Roy Helu Jr. runs for a 66-yard touchdown during the first quarter as Oklahoma defenders Demontre Hurst and Joseph Ibiloye cannot keep up. The Sooners defeated the Huskers 23-20 to claim the 2010 Big 12 Championship. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Arlington, TX – Oklahoma linebacker Ronnell Lewis tackles Nebraska starting quarterback Taylor Martinez during the second quarter as the Sooners defeated the Huskers 23-20 in the 2010 Big 12 Championship Game on Dec. 4, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Arlington, TX – Nebraska receiver Mike McNeill makes a catch in front of Oklahoma defensive back Quinton Carter during the second quarter as the Sooners defeated the Huskers 23-20 in the 2010 Big 12 Championship Game on Dec. 4, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Arlington, TX – Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead fights for extra yards as Oklahoma linebacker Travis Lewis hangs on during the second quarter as the Sooners defeated the Huskers 23-20 in the 2010 Big 12 Championship Game on Dec. 4, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Arlington, TX – Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead takes a hand off from quarterback Taylor Martinez during the third quarter as the Sooners defeated the Huskers 23-20 in the 2010 Big 12 Championship Game on Dec. 4, 2010. Burkhead ran for 90 yards on the ground as the Huskers finished with only 145 total yards rushing. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Arlington, TX – Nebraska defensive tackle Jard Crick sacks Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones during the third quarter as the Sooners defeated the Huskers 23-20 in the 2010 Big 12 Championship Game on Dec. 4, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Arlington, TX – Nebraska safety Courtney Osborne returns his interception for 24 yards down to the Oklahoma 12-yard-line as the Sooners defeated the Huskers 23-20 in the 2010 Big 12 Championship Game on Dec. 4, 2010. Osborne appeared to fumble at the end of the run. Despite being called a fumble, the officials reversed the call.Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Arlington, TX – Nebraska tight end Kyler Reed makes a catch for the touchdown from running back Rex Burkhead during the second quarter as the Sooners defeated the Huskers 23-20 in the 2010 Big 12 Championship Game on Dec. 4, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

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Nebraska 45, Colorado 17

November 26, 2010

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead stiff arms Colorado defensive end Marquez Herrod as he finds enough room to complete his second career pass for a touchdown during the third quarter as the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 45-17 on Nov. 26, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nick Diediker, a senior at UNL, dresses as a zombie for the last regular season Big 12 conference game for the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Nov. 26, 2010. Diediker wore a Texas shirt as his group had every team in the Big 12 Conference represented. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska cornerback Marcus Mendoza sits on his teammates’ shoulders before the game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Colorado Buffaloes on Nov. 26, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead jumps over teammate Keith Williams (68) during the first quarter as the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 45-17 on Nov. 26, 2010. Burkhead finished with 101 yards rushing and one touchdown, but also threw two touchdown passes. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Colorado running back Rodney Stewart meets a swarm of Husker defenders including Lavonte David, Cameron Meredith and Will Compton (L-R) during the first quarter as the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 45-17 on Nov. 26, 2010. The Husker defense held Colorado to only 99 total rushing yards. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead crosses the goal line for a second quarter touchdown as Colorado defensive back Terrel Smith hangs on as the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 45-17 on Nov. 26, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska receiver Brandon Kinnie scores a touchdown in front of Colorado’s Jalil Brown during the third quarter as the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 45-17 on Nov. 26, 2010. Kinnie finished with four catches for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska defensive back DeJon Gomes grabs an inception during the third quarter as Colorado receiver Paul Richardson fights for the ball as the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 45-17 on Nov. 26, 2010. Gomes also grabbed a fumble during the fourth quarter as his finished with five tackles. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

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Kansas Game Made Special By Veterans

November 15, 2010

Story by Jeff Packer
Photo by Marcus Scheer

While Husker fans appreciated another Big 12 win at home Saturday night against the Kansas Jayhawks, the sold out crowd of 85,587 may have shown more gratitude to the men and women of the armed forces.

In recognition of Veteran’s Day, images of courage and patriotism filled the stadium during the Huskers’ 20-3 win.

Nearly 70 members of the Air and Army National Guard were nestled behind the Nebraska bench on folding chairs at field level. Commander Rick Evans of the 155th Air Refueling Wing estimated that the University offered 120 tickets to those stationed in Nebraska on a first-come-first-serve basis.

“Our only rule is that you’ve got to come in uniform,” Evans said, laughing as the crowd vibrated with another Husker defensive stand.

There was another condition the troops set for Evans himself. He had to endure the cold with them, he joked.

Evans, who lives in Lincoln, usually has season tickets to Cornhusker games. However, he found Saturday’s proceedings to be special.

Evans felt it was good for the public to see the troops in a positive capacity instead of hearing reports about a number of wounded troops or other negative situations.

“It’s a good opportunity to get out and get recognized and have fun,” Evans said.

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Cornhuskers beat Jayhawks 20-3

November 13, 2010

Story by Jeff Packer and Rich Schneider
Photo by Marcus Scheer

Senior kicker Alex Henery and the Blackshirt defense carried Nebraska to a 20-3 win over the Kansas Jayhawks Saturday night. Spoiling former Husker quarterback and assistant coach Turner Gill’s return to Lincoln as Kansas head coach.

Despite outgaining the Jayhawks by 310 yards, the Cornhuskers were plagued by costly turnovers and drive-killing penalties. Nebraska gained 397 yards while the Husker defense held the Jayhawks to 87 yards, the lowest total for a Husker opponent this season. The Jayhawks only points of the night came after a Taylor Martinez fumble on Nebraska’s own 47 yard line in the third quarter.

Juniors Lavonte David and Jared Crick led the team with two sacks each and 19 total tackles.

The Jayhawks’ first four drives were ended by Nebraska sacks, two of which were recorded by David. “I thought we had a good mix of blitz and four man pressure,” Coach Bo Pelini said after the game.

Freshman quarterback Martinez gained 76 yards on 11 rushing attempts while leading an inconsistent offensive attack. It was his first action since injuring his ankle in the first half against Missouri on Oct. 30.

“We weren’t efficient enough. We took ourselves out of drives,” Pelini said. “When you’re not getting explosive gains, you better be efficient.”

A Nebraska offense that has relied on the big play throughout the year used two nine-play drives to score its only touchdowns of the night. Sophomore Rex Burkhead scored from four yards out in the wildcat formation and senior Roy Helu Jr. scored on a 20-yard run in the second quarter to put Nebraska up 14-0.

Henery’s two field goals, of 42 and 24 yards, were the only points Nebraska managed in the second half. Henery’s final kick took the Huskers to a three-score lead with 6:28 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Saturday’s game was the final installment of the NCAA Record 105th consecutive games played between the Huskers and the Jayhawks. The two have met 117 total times, the third most among NCAA Bowl Subdivision schools.

Gill, a former All-American quarterback under current Husker Athletic Director Tom Osborne, was an assistant coach at Nebraska from 1992 to 2004. Until Saturday the Jayhawks’ head coach had been 17-0 in the series between Nebraska and Kansas.

Nebraska is now 9-1, its best start since the Huskers won their first 11 games in 2001.Ne

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Nebraska 20, Kansas 3

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska receiver Niles Paul holds onto one of his seven catches during a second quarter play as the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 20-3 on Nov. 13, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Former Husker quarterback and current Kansas football head coach Turner Gill was surrounded by cameras throughout the majority of pregame warmups before the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 20-3 on Nov. 13, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska defenders Austin Cassidy and Alfonzo Dennard eliminate any room to run as they tackle Kansas running back James Sims as the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 20-3 on Nov. 13, 2010. The Blackshirts limited the Kansas offense to only 87 yards of total offense. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez leads the Husker offense on a 9-play, 54-yard drive for a touchdown during the first quarter as the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 20-3 on Nov. 13, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska receiver Brandon Kinnie is tackled by Kansas cornerback Anthony Davis after making a catch down to the four-yard line during the first quarter as the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 20-3 on Nov. 13, 2010. The Huskers scored on the next play. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez runs beyond the grasp of Kansas cornerback Greg Brown during the third quarter as the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 20-3 on Nov. 13, 2010. Martinez finished with 71 yards rushing as the Huskers racked up 230 yards on the ground. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Husker Alex Henery’s kick clears the defensive line including Kansas defensive tackle John Williams (71) for a 42-yard field goal during the third quarter as the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 20-3 on Nov. 13, 2010. Henery has made 13 of his 14 field goal attempts during the 2010 season. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska safety Jim Ebke reacts after his special teams tackle on a third quarter kickoff as the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 20-3 on Nov. 13, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Head coaches Turner Gill and Bo Pelini are surrounded by cameras as the two meet at midfield after the Cornhuskers defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 20-3 on Nov. 13, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Former Husker quarterback and current Kansas football head coach Turner Gill leads the Jayhawks onto the field before the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 20-3 on Nov. 13, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

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Nebraska 31, Iowa State 30 (OT)

November 6, 2010

Ames, IA – Iowa State defensive end Jacob Lattimer forces a fumble by Nebraska quarterback Cody Green as the No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Iowa Cyclones, 31-10 in overtime on Nov. 6, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Ames, IA – Nebraska running back Roy Helu breaks the tackle of Iowa State defensive back Michael O’Connell as he scores on a 6-yard touchdown run during the second quarter as the No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Iowa Cyclones, 31-10 in overtime on Nov. 6, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Ames, IA – Iowa State receiver Jake Williams makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Nebraska defensive back Ciante Evans during the second quarter as the No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Iowa Cyclones, 31-10 in overtime on Nov. 6, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Ames, IA – Nebraska linebacker Lavonte David talks with defensive coordinator Carl Pelini during the second quarter as the No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Iowa Cyclones, 31-10 in overtime on Nov. 6, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Ames, IA – Nebraska running back Roy Helu fights for extra yards as Iowa State defensive back David Sims holds on tight during the second quarter as the No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Iowa Cyclones, 31-10 in overtime on Nov. 6, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Ames, IA – Nebraska safety Austin Cassidy celebrates his intercpetion return for a touchdown during the third quarter as the No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Iowa Cyclones, 31-10 in overtime on Nov. 6, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Ames, IA – Nebraska defenders Courtney Osborne (12), Anthony West (5) and Pierre Allen (95) swarm Iowa State running back Alexander Robinson as the No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Iowa Cyclones, 31-10 in overtime on Nov. 6, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Ames, IA – Nebraska defensive back Eric Hagg makes the interception in front of Iowa State receiver Darius Dark as the No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Iowa Cyclones, 31-10 in overtime on Nov. 6, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Ames, IA – Nebraska running back Roy Helu leaps over lineman Mike Caputo as Iowa State defenders close in as the No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Iowa Cyclones, 31-10 in overtime on Nov. 6, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Ames, IA – Nebraska defensive back DeJon Gomes forces Iowa State running back Alexander Robinson as the No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Iowa Cyclones, 31-10 in overtime on Nov. 6, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Ames, IA – Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead scores from 19 yards out during overtime as the No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Iowa Cyclones, 31-10 in overtime on Nov. 6, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Ames, IA – Defensive coordinator Carl Pelini and the Nebraska sideline react to Eric Hagg’s game-ending interception in overtime as the No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Iowa Cyclones, 31-10 in overtime on Nov. 6, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

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Nebraska 31, Missouri 17

October 30, 2010

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska running back Roy Helu, Jr. sprints for a 73-yard touchdown run during the first half as the Huskers beat Nos. 7 and 8 Missouri, 31-17 on Oct. 30, 2010. Helu finished with a school-record 307 yards on 28 carries. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Ted Karre (left) takes a picture of his son Paul, both of Hickory, South Carolina before the game between Nebraska and Missouri on Oct. 30, 2010. Karre, born in Nebraska, brought his son to his first football game. “It’s heritage. Our bloodlines run through Nebraska,” Karre said. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Husker defensive lineman Pierre Allen cannot corral Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert during the first quarter as the Huskers notched a 31-17 victory over the Tigers on Oct. 30, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska running back Roy Helu, Jr. runs for a 66-yard touchdown on the Huskers’ first play from scrimmage as Nebraska beat Missouri on Oct. 30, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska linebacker Lavonte David sacks Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert during the first quarter as the Huskers knocked Missouri off the list of the remaining unbeaten teams on Oct. 30, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska running back Roy Helu, Jr. runs for a touchdown during this record-setting game against the Missouri Tigers on Oct. 30, 2010. Helu had touchdown runs of 66, 73 and 53 yards long. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska offensive lineman D.J. Jones carries The Victory Bell off the field after the Huskers beat Missouri, 31-17 on Oct. 30, 2010. Awarded to the head-to-head victor between Nebraska and Missouri, the bell will stay in Lincoln for the near future as the Huskers will not face Missouri after leaving the Big 12 Conference. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

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Nebraska 13, Texas 20

October 16, 2010

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska quarter Taylor Martinez is sacked by Texas defensive end Alex Okafor during the first quarter as the Texas Longhorns defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 20-13, on Oct. 16, 2010. The Longhorn defense held Martinez to only 21 rushing yards for an average 1.6 yards per carry. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert is able to avoid Nebraska defensive tackle Jared Crick during the first quarter as the Texas Longhorns defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 20-13, on Oct. 16, 2010. Gilbert finished with 71 rushing yards as the Longhorns racked up 215 yards on the ground. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska cornerback Alfonzo Dennard breaks up a pass intended for Texas receiver Marquise Goodwin during the first quarter as the Texas Longhorns defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 20-13, on Oct. 16, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Texas receiver Malcolm Williams is tackled by Nebraska defenders P.J. Smith (left) and Lavonte David (4) during the first quarter as the Texas Longhorns defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 20-13, on Oct. 16, 2010. David finished with 10 tackles to push his season total to 70 tackles.Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead cannot catch a pass near the goal line during the second quarter as the Texas Longhorns defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 20-13, on Oct. 16, 2010. The incompletion was one of a few dropped passes by Nebraska that appeared to headed for touchdowns. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska receiver Niles Paul cannot hold onto the ball on a third quarter pass from backup quarterback Zac Lee as the Texas Longhorns defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 20-13, on Oct. 16, 2010. Lee entered the game in the third quarter and engineered a 16-play, 83-yard drive. However, the Cornhuskers were forced to settle for a field goal. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska linebacker Lavonte David reacts to a fourth quarter defensive stop as the Texas Longhorns defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 20-13, on Oct. 16, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska quarterback Zac Lee has little room to run during the fourth quarter as the Texas Longhorns defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 20-13, on Oct. 16, 2010. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska defensive back Eric Hagg returns his first career punt return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter as the Texas Longhorns defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 20-13, on Oct. 16, 2010. The 95-yard punt return drew the Huskers within a touchdown with just over three minutes left in the game. However, after a failed onside kick, the Longhorns were able to run out the rest of the clock. Photo by Marcus Scheer, NewsNetNebraska

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Huskers survive Jackrabbits

September 27, 2010

Lincoln, NE – Nebraska Cornhusker running back Rex Burkhead takes a hand off from quarterback Taylor Martinez for the Huskers’ first touchdown of the game against South Dakota State on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010.

Story by John Schreier
Photo by Marcus Scheer
NewsNetNebraska

The Cornhusker football team stretched its record to 4-0 after winning an unexpected dogfight with FCS opponent South Dakota State 17-3.

Nebraska, ranked sixth in the nation, didn’t score on the 0-3 Jackrabbits until Rex Burkhead found the endzone on a three-yard run in the second quarter. Quarterback Taylor Martinez also found tight end Kyler Reed for a 33-yard touchdown pass to give NU a 14-0 lead at halftime.

South Dakota State cut the lead to 14-3 on Kyle Harris’ 35-yard field goal in the third quarter. A “Let’s go Rabbits” chant even emerged from the stunned silence of the Memorial Stadium crowd in the third quarter.

“We can take our hats off to South Dakota State and say, ‘Thank you,’ because you showed us what we need to work on,” quarterback Cody Green said.

Alex Henery booted a 30-yard field goal to push the Huskers to the two-touchdown final margin. Nebraska returns to action after a bye week with a Thursday night game at Kansas State Oct. 7.

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Husker dream in blue and yellow

Lincoln, NE – South Dakota State receiver and Nebraska native Brandon Hubert (23) attempts to catch a fourth quarter pass during the Jackrabbits game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010.

Story by John Schreier
Photo by Marcus Scheer
NewsNetNebraska

A crossing route rarely leads to glory, but one slant route across the middle allowed Brandon Hubert to live his childhood dream.

The South Dakota State wide receiver snagged the first pass of the game for a nine-yard reception. The cheers of his family and friends, odds are, could be heard all the way back in Hubert’s hometown of Gretna.

Every boy in Nebraska spends more time dreaming of catching touchdowns amid the Sea of Red. Hubert made that fantasy come true, but he never anticipated it would be in the blue and yellow of South Dakota State.

“As a Nebraska kid, everybody grows up wanting to play for the Huskers,” Hubert said. “It was kind of fun to play in that environment.”

Hubert finished the game with two catches for 15 yards, but the redshirt freshman admits he was thrilled to just help the Jackrabbits earn a first down.

“It was kind of an adrenaline rush,” Hubert said. “First series, I picked up a first down, kept the drive going and came out there ready to compete.”

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