The 2012 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Bo Pelini and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cornhuskers finished with 10–4 overall, 7–1 Legends, to become Big Ten Legends Division Champions. In the postseason, the team was invited to their first 2012 Big Ten Football Championship Game, where they lost to Wisconsin, and lost to Georgia in the 2013 Capital One Bowl.
The Cornhuskers became known for their comebacks this year, as they came back after trailing by double digits during four conference games. These wins included a 30–27 victory over Wisconsin (Nebraska down 27–10 early in 3rd quarter), Northwestern (down 28–16 with 5 minutes to go), Michigan State (down 24–14 early in 4th quarter), and Penn State (down 20–6 at halftime).
Schedule
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Date |
Time |
Opponent# |
Rank# |
Site |
TV |
Result |
Attendance |
September 1 |
2:30 PM |
Southern Miss* |
#17 |
Memorial Stadium • Lincoln, NE |
ABC/ESPN2 |
W 49–20 |
85,425 |
September 8 |
6:30 PM |
at UCLA* |
#16 |
Rose Bowl • Pasadena, CA |
FOX |
L 30–36 |
71,530 |
September 15 |
11:00 AM |
Arkansas State* |
|
Memorial Stadium • Lincoln, NE |
ESPN2 |
W 42–13 |
85,290 |
September 22 |
2:30 PM |
Idaho State* |
#25 |
Memorial Stadium • Lincoln, NE |
BTN |
W 73–7 |
84,923 |
September 29 |
7:00 PM |
Wisconsin |
#22 |
Memorial Stadium • Lincoln, NE |
ABC |
W 30–27 |
85,962 |
October 6 |
7:00 PM |
at #12 Ohio State |
#21 |
Ohio Stadium • Columbus, OH |
ABC |
L 38–63 |
106,102 |
October 20 |
2:30 PM |
at Northwestern |
|
Ryan Field • Evanston, IL |
ABC/ESPN2 |
W 29–28 |
47,330 |
October 27 |
7:00 PM |
#20 Michigan |
|
Memorial Stadium • Lincoln, NE |
ESPN2 |
W 23–9 |
86,160 |
November 3 |
2:30 PM |
at Michigan State |
#21 |
Spartan Stadium • East Lansing, Michigan |
ABC/ESPN2 |
W 28–24 |
73,522 |
November 10 |
2:30 PM |
Penn State |
#18 |
Memorial Stadium • Lincoln, NE |
ABC/ESPN2 |
W 32–23 |
85,527 |
November 17 |
2:30 PM |
Minnesota |
#16 |
Memorial Stadium • Lincoln, NE |
BTN |
W 38–14 |
85,330 |
November 23 |
11:00 AM |
at Iowa |
#17 |
Kinnick Stadium • Iowa City, IA (Heroes Game) |
ABC[2] |
W 13–7 |
69,805 |
December 1 |
7:17 PM |
vs. Wisconsin |
#14 |
Lucas Oil Stadium • Indianapolis, IN (Big Ten Championship Game) |
FOX |
L 31–70 |
41,260 |
January 1 |
12:00 PM |
vs. #6 Georgia* |
#23 |
Citrus Bowl • Orlando, FL (Capital One Bowl) |
ABC |
L 31-45 |
59,712 |
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game. All times are in Central Time. |
Roster and coaching staff
2012 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team roster |
Players |
Coaches |
Offense
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class |
IB |
8 |
Ameer Abdullah |
So |
WR |
7 |
Taariq Allen |
RFr |
QB |
4 |
Tommy Armstrong, Jr. |
Fr |
OL |
70 |
Nick Ash |
Jr |
WR |
80 |
Kenny Bell |
So |
TE |
83 |
Jared Blum |
Fr |
QB |
9 |
Tyson Broekemeier |
RFr |
IB |
22 |
Rex Burkhead (C) |
Sr |
WR |
46 |
Sam Burtch |
RFr |
QB |
15 |
Brion Carnes |
So |
OL |
51 |
Brandon Chapek |
Jr |
OL |
77 |
Seung Hoon Choi |
Sr |
WR |
43 |
Cole Chvatal |
Fr |
FB |
34 |
Carson Collins |
Fr |
TE |
81 |
Ben Cotton |
Sr |
OL |
68 |
Jake Cotton |
So |
TE |
84 |
Sam Cotton |
Fr |
OL |
67 |
Scott Criss |
Jr |
IB |
32 |
Imani Cross |
Fr |
WR |
87 |
Taylor Dixon |
Sr |
WR |
18 |
Quincy Enunwa |
Jr |
WR |
88 |
Tyler Evans |
So |
WR |
27 |
Sam Foltz |
Fr |
TE |
42 |
Trey Foster |
Fr |
IB |
23 |
King Frazier |
Fr |
QB |
17 |
Ryker Fyfe |
Fr |
IB/CB |
5 |
Braylon Heard |
So |
WR |
45 |
Lane Hovey |
Fr |
WR |
85 |
KC Hyland |
Sr |
OL |
72 |
Justin Jackson |
Sr |
FB |
35 |
Andy Janovich |
Fr |
OL |
50 |
Garret Johns |
Fr |
QB |
12 |
Ron Kellogg III |
Jr |
OL |
53 |
Adam Kucera |
RFr |
IB |
24 |
Murat Kuzu |
RFr |
OL |
75 |
Chris Long |
RFr |
TE |
41 |
Jake Long |
Jr |
OL |
61 |
Spencer Long |
Jr |
WR |
6 |
Tim Marlowe |
Sr |
FB |
19 |
Mike Marrow |
Jr |
QB |
14 |
Bronson Marsh |
RFr |
QB |
3 |
Taylor Martinez (C) |
Jr |
TE |
89 |
Conor McDermott |
Sr |
OL |
74 |
Mike Moudy |
So |
IB |
29 |
Graham Nabity |
Fr |
IB |
39 |
Jordan Nelson |
Fr |
OL |
69 |
Brodrick Nickens |
Jr |
WR |
21 |
Steven Osborne |
Sr |
OL |
54 |
Robby Painter |
Fr |
OL |
56 |
Mark Pelini |
So |
OL |
62 |
Cole Pensick |
Jr |
OL |
78 |
Givens Price |
RFr |
OL |
76 |
Brent Qvale |
Jr |
TE |
25 |
Kyler Reed |
Sr |
OL |
65 |
Ryne Reeves |
RFr |
WR |
44 |
Brandon Reilly |
Fr |
TE |
36 |
Eddie Ridder |
RFr |
OL |
63 |
Andrew Rodriguez |
Jr |
OL |
59 |
Will Sailors |
RFr |
OL |
71 |
Jeremiah Sirles |
Jr |
OL |
57 |
Zach Sterup |
RFr |
FB |
38 |
Graham Stoddard |
Sr |
TE |
86 |
David Sutton |
RFr |
OL |
79 |
Brandon Thompson |
Sr |
OL |
55 |
Paul Thurston |
Fr |
WR |
10 |
Jamal Turner |
So |
OL |
66 |
Dylan Utter |
Fr |
WR |
1 |
Jordan Westerkamp |
Fr |
OL |
58 |
Corey Whitaker |
Fr |
QB |
16 |
Evan Williams |
Fr |
WR |
82 |
Tyler Wullenwaber |
So |
WR |
30 |
Richard Wynne Jr. |
RFr |
FB |
31 |
C.J. Zimmerer |
Jr |
|
Defense
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class |
LB |
33 |
Jared Afalava |
Fr |
DB |
18 |
LeRoy Alexander |
Fr |
DT |
70 |
Kenny Anderson |
Sr |
LB |
8 |
Zaire Anderson |
Jr |
DE |
9 |
Jason Ankrah |
Jr |
DE |
47 |
Walker Ashburn |
So |
CB |
2 |
Antonio Bell |
Sr |
S |
39 |
Justin Blatchford |
Sr |
LB |
28 |
Thomas Brown |
Fr |
DE |
7 |
Joseph Carter |
Sr |
LB |
51 |
Will Compton (C) |
Sr |
S |
6 |
Corey Cooper |
So |
DT |
96 |
Aaron Curry |
Fr |
CB |
23 |
Daniel Davie |
RFr |
CB |
31 |
Jase Dean |
Sr |
DE |
88 |
Ross Dzuris |
Fr |
CB |
17 |
Ciante Evans |
Jr |
CB |
25 |
Joey Felici |
So |
LB |
42 |
Sean Fisher |
Sr |
CB |
30 |
Derek Foster |
So |
LB |
38 |
Aaron Gabriel |
Fr |
LB |
95 |
Jack Gangwish |
RFr |
CB |
11 |
Andrew Green |
Jr |
DT |
99 |
Jay Guy |
So |
CB |
21 |
Charles Jackson |
Fr |
S |
1 |
Harvey Jackson |
So |
CB |
29 |
Seth Jameson |
Jr |
CB |
16 |
Stanley Jean-Baptiste |
Jr |
LB |
44 |
Micah Kreikemeier |
Sr |
LB |
49 |
Matt Manninger |
Sr |
DE |
46 |
Eric Martin |
Sr |
LB |
54 |
Mitch McCann |
Fr |
DE |
90 |
Greg McMullen |
Fr |
DE |
34 |
Cameron Meredith |
Sr |
CB |
32 |
Greg Milliken |
Fr |
CB |
10 |
Josh Mitchell |
So |
DB |
2 |
Alonzo Moore |
Fr |
DE |
94 |
Avery Moss |
Fr |
DT |
48 |
Tobi Okuyemi |
So |
S |
12 |
Courtney Osborne |
Sr |
DT |
57 |
Todd Peat Jr. |
RFr |
LB |
40 |
Max Pirman |
RFr |
DT |
53 |
Thad Randle |
Jr |
S |
19 |
Wil Richards |
Jr |
CB |
26 |
Anthony Ridder |
RFr |
LB |
43 |
Trevor Roach |
So |
DT |
97 |
Chase Rome |
So |
CB |
14 |
Jonathan Rose |
So |
LB |
15 |
Michael Rose |
Fr |
LB |
41 |
David Santos |
RFr |
CB |
4 |
Mohammed Seisay |
Jr |
LB |
56 |
Brad Simpson |
Fr |
S |
13 |
P.J. Smith |
Sr |
S |
3 |
Daimion Stafford |
Sr |
LB |
59 |
Colby Starkebaum |
Jr |
DT |
55 |
Baker Steinkuhler (C) |
Sr |
DT |
61 |
Jeff Uher |
So |
DT |
98 |
Vincent Valentine |
Fr |
DE |
91 |
Donovan Vestal |
So |
CB |
26 |
Yusef Wade |
So |
LB |
45 |
Alonzo Whaley |
Sr |
DB |
24 |
Austin Williams |
So |
DT |
92 |
Kevin Williams |
RFr |
|
Special teams
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class |
PK |
37 |
Mauro Bondi |
So |
PK |
91 |
Colin Clare |
Fr |
PK |
95 |
Spencer Lindsay |
Fr |
P/PK |
96 |
Brett Maher (C) |
Sr |
LS |
92 |
P.J. Mangieri |
Sr |
LS |
97 |
Joseph Rotherham |
RFr |
|
- Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
- Tim Beck
2nd season as OC/QB coach
5th year at Nebraska
Alma mater: UCF
- John Papuchis
1st season as DC coach
5th year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Virginia Tech
- Ron Brown
2nd season as RB coach
22nd year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Brown
- Barney Cotton
5th season as AHC/OL coach
6th year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Nebraska
- Ross Els
2nd season as LB coach
2nd year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Nebraska-Omaha
- Rich Fisher
2nd season as WR coach
2nd year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Colorado
- John Garrison
2nd season as OL/TE coach
2nd year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Nebraska
- Terry Joseph
1st season as Sec coach
1st year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Northwestern State
- Rick Kaczenski
1st season as DL coach
1st year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Notre Dame
- James Dobson
5th season as S&C coach
5th year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Wisconsin
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
- Injured
- Redshirt
Roster
Last update: September 4, 2012
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Game notes
Southern Miss
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at #17 Nebraska Cornhuskers
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Southern Miss |
7 |
10 |
0 |
3 |
20 |
• #17 Nebraska |
14 |
14 |
14 |
7 |
49 |
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The Huskers started the 2012 football season off with a home win against Southern Miss. The Huskers are now 3–1 against the Golden Eagles with the only loss being from the last time these teams faced each other in 2004. This game started a three game home-away-home series with additional meetings in 2013 and 2015. The 2013 meeting was scheduled to be played at Southern Miss, but the game was moved to Lincoln as an attempt to earn more money. Southern Miss also thought about scheduling the game in New Orleans or Kansas City before deciding to give Nebraska an eighth home game in 2013.
Scoring summary |
Quarter |
Time |
Drive |
Team |
Scoring information |
Score |
Plays |
Yards |
TOP |
USM |
Nebraska |
1 |
14:54 |
4 |
69 |
1:18 |
Nebraska |
Rex Burkhead rush over left end for 57 yards; Brett Maher kick |
0 |
7 |
1 |
10:13 |
10 |
85 |
3:19 |
Nebraska |
Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kenny Bell for 26 yards; Maher kick |
0 |
14 |
1 |
6:54 |
1 |
100 |
0:19 |
USM |
Tracy Lampley kickoff return for 100 yards; Corey Acosta kick |
7 |
14 |
2 |
6:48 |
11 |
73 |
4:52 |
USM |
Chris Campbell pass complete to Sullivan for 24 yards; Acosta kick |
14 |
14 |
2 |
12:58 |
11 |
59 |
3:42 |
Nebraska |
Martinez pass complete to Jake Long for 9 yards; Maher kick |
14 |
21 |
2 |
4:54 |
11 |
49 |
3:17 |
USM |
Acosta 45-yard field goal |
17 |
21 |
2 |
1:37 |
5 |
77 |
0:39 |
Nebraska |
Martinez pass complete to Steven Osborne for 29 yards; Maher kick |
17 |
28 |
3 |
10:11 |
7 |
77 |
2:35 |
Nebraska |
Martinez pass complete to Kyler Reed for 18 yards; Maher kick |
17 |
35 |
3 |
5:18 |
6 |
63 |
2:34 |
Nebraska |
Braylon Heard rush up middle for 10 yards; Maher kick |
17 |
42 |
4 |
2:44 |
10 |
55 |
4:41 |
USM |
Acosta 37-yard field goal |
20 |
42 |
4 |
13:03 |
10 |
75 |
5:16 |
Nebraska |
Martinez pass complete to Ameer Abdullah for 11 yards; Maher kick |
20 |
49 |
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. |
20 |
49 |
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UCLA
#16 Nebraska Cornhuskers at UCLA Bruins
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
#16 Nebraska |
14 |
10 |
3 |
3 |
30 |
• UCLA |
7 |
17 |
3 |
9 |
36 |
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The Huskers went on the road for the first time in their second game of the season to face UCLA in Pasadena, California. The two teams have faced each other previously ten times, with the Huskers having six wins to UCLA’s four coming into the game. The last time these teams faced each other was in Lincoln in 1994 where the Huskers defeated UCLA 49–21. This game started a home and home series that will be concluded during the 2013 season. With this win UCLA is 4–2 at home against the Cornhuskers.
Scoring summary |
Quarter |
Time |
Drive |
Team |
Scoring information |
Score |
Plays |
Yards |
TOP |
Nebraska |
UCLA |
1 |
9:14 |
1 |
27 |
0:06 |
UCLA |
Joseph Fauria 27-yard pass from Brett Hundley (K. Fairbairn kick) |
0 |
7 |
1 |
9:08 |
6 |
75 |
2:08 |
Nebraska |
Ameer Abdullah 6-yard run (Brett Maher kick) |
7 |
7 |
1 |
3:08 |
2 |
96 |
0:44 |
Nebraska |
T. Martinez 92-yard run (Maher kick) |
14 |
7 |
2 |
2:24 |
12 |
58 |
4:59 |
UCLA |
Fairbairn 35-yard field goal |
14 |
10 |
2 |
10:48 |
6 |
58 |
2:53 |
UCLA |
Joseph Fauria 4-yard pass from Hundley (Fairbairn kick) |
14 |
17 |
2 |
7:55 |
7 |
87 |
2:54 |
Nebraska |
Abdullah 17-yard run (Maher kick) |
21 |
17 |
2 |
5:01 |
4 |
80 |
1:12 |
UCLA |
Steven Manfro 49-yard pass from Hundley (Fairbairn kick) |
21 |
24 |
2 |
0:40 |
5 |
25 |
0:40 |
Nebraska |
Maher 54-yard field goal |
24 |
24 |
3 |
14:56 |
9 |
24 |
3:06 |
UCLA |
Fairbairn 22-yard field goal |
24 |
27 |
3 |
10:18 |
9 |
36 |
2:40 |
Nebraska |
Maher 43-yard field goal |
27 |
27 |
4 |
8:51 |
1 |
-5 |
0:13 |
UCLA |
Martinez rush for -5 yards; Datone Jones safety |
27 |
29 |
4 |
3:07 |
3 |
16 |
1:03 |
UCLA |
Johnathan Franklin 9-yard pass from Hundley (Fairbairn kick) |
27 |
36 |
4 |
2:04 |
5 |
13 |
0:28 |
Nebraska |
Maher 40-yard field goal |
30 |
36 |
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. |
30 |
36 |
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Arkansas State
Arkansas State Red Wolves at Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Date: September 15
- Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
- Game start: 11:01 a.m. CST
- Elapsed time: 3:13
- Game attendance: 85,920
- Game weather: Sunny, 67°F, Wind S@5mph
- Referee: Mike Cannon
- TV announcers (ESPN2): Beth Mowins, Joey Galloway, Lewis Johnson
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The third game of the season brought the Huskers home to Lincoln to face Arkansas State, led by head coach Gus Malzahn, for the second time in history. The Huskers defeated the Red Wolves in 2009 with a score of 38–9. During the first half of the game Pelini began feeling ill. At halftime he was sent to a local hospital for a series of precautionary tests that ultimately revealed no major health concerns. Defensive coordinator John Papuchis took over head coaching duties in the second half in Pelini's absence.[6]
Scoring summary |
Quarter |
Time |
Drive |
Team |
Scoring information |
Score |
Plays |
Yards |
TOP |
ASU |
Nebraska |
1 |
12:47 |
9 |
51 |
2:58 |
Nebraska |
Ameer Abdullah rush up middle for 1 yard; Brett Maher kick |
0 |
7 |
1 |
2:36 |
5 |
67 |
2:12 |
Nebraska |
Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kenny Bell for 42 yards; Maher kick |
0 |
14 |
2 |
0:24 |
9 |
59 |
2:31 |
ASU |
Brian Davis 31-yard field goal |
3 |
14 |
2 |
12:53 |
6 |
72 |
3:24 |
Nebraska |
Martinez pass complete to Bell for 25 yards; Maher kick |
3 |
21 |
2 |
5:35 |
10 |
75 |
5:00 |
Nebraska |
Abdullah rush over left tackle for 2 yards; Maher kick |
3 |
28 |
3 |
10:44 |
2 |
-11 |
0:43 |
ASU |
Martinez sacked for loss of 14 yards to the Nebraska 1 by Shervarius Jackson, fumble by Martinez, recovered by Jackson, Qushaun Lee for 1-yard touchdown; Davis kick |
10 |
28 |
3 |
5:12 |
4 |
0 |
1:00 |
ASU |
Davis 32-yard field goal |
13 |
28 |
4 |
4:12 |
12 |
57 |
6:22 |
Nebraska |
Imani Cross rush up middle for 2 yards; Maher kick |
13 |
35 |
4 |
10:29 |
4 |
43 |
1:28 |
Nebraska |
Martinez rush over right end for 18 yards; Maher kick |
13 |
42 |
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. |
13 |
42 |
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Idaho State
Idaho State Bengals at #25 Nebraska Corhuskers
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Idaho State |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
• #25 Nebraska |
35 |
10 |
21 |
7 |
73 |
- Date: September 22
- Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
- Game start: 2:42 p.m. CST
- Elapsed time: 3:17
- Game attendance: 84,923
- Game weather: Sunny, 59°F, Wind NE@8mph
- Referee: Dave Witvoet
- TV announcers (BTN): Tom Werme, Kelly Stouffer, Damon Benning
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The fourth and final game before conference play paired the Huskers against Idaho St. for their first meeting in history. The Bengals are from the Big Sky Conference.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers at Nebraska Cornhuskers
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Wisconsin |
14 |
6 |
7 |
0 |
27 |
• #22 Nebraska |
3 |
7 |
17 |
3 |
30 |
- Date: September 29
- Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
- Game start: 7:12 p.m. CST
- Elapsed time: 3:28
- Game attendance: 85,962
- Game weather: Clear, 73°F, Wind SSE@0-9mph
- Referee: Bill LeMonnier
- TV announcers (ABC): Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge, Holly Rowe
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Nebraska began its second season of Big Ten conference play with a home game against Wisconsin, the team that defeated them 48–17 in their first Big Ten conference game in 2011. The all-time series coming into the game was tied 3–3 with Nebraska having last hosted Wisconsin in 1973. This game also was marked as "The Quick and The Red" as both schools went against tradition and wore alternate uniforms created by Adidas. Nebraska wore a black helmet, normally white, an all red uniform with black stripes on both shoulders and down the side of the leg, and a black "N" on the front instead of the number. Wisconsin wore a red helmet, normally white, with a traditional "W" on it, all white uniform, shoulders covered in red, red stripes down side of legs with a red "W" where the numbers normally are.[9]
Ohio State
#21 Nebraska Cornhuskers at #12 Ohio State Buckeyes
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
#21 Nebraska |
14 |
10 |
7 |
7 |
38 |
• #12 Ohio State |
7 |
28 |
14 |
14 |
63 |
- Date: October 6
- Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- Game start: 7:13 p.m. CST
- Elapsed time: 3:33
- Game attendance: 106,102
- Game weather: Partly cloudy, 52°F, Wind NW@9mph
- Referee: Todd Geerlings
- TV announcers (ABC): Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge, Holly Rowe
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The Huskers traveled to Columbus to face Ohio State, who are playing their first season under new head coach Urban Meyer. In 2011, Nebraska defeated the Buckeyes 34–27 on the strength of a historic second-half comeback after being down 27–6. This game marked the Husker's first visit to Columbus since 1956.
Northwestern
Nebraska Cornhuskers at Northwestern Wildcats
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
• Nebraska |
3 |
7 |
6 |
13 |
29 |
Northwestern |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
28 |
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Nebraska came into the game leading the all time series 3 wins to 2 losses. This game was the Huskers first game in Evanston since 1931.
Michigan
#20 Michigan Wolverines at Nebraska Cornhuskers
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
#20 Michigan |
0 |
6 |
3 |
0 |
9 |
• Nebraska |
0 |
7 |
9 |
7 |
23 |
- Date: October 27
- Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
- Game start: 7:01 p.m. CST
- Elapsed time: 3:15
- Game attendance: 86,160
- Game weather: Cloudy, 41°F, Wind SW@13mph
- Referee: Dan Capron
- TV announcers (ESPN2): Mark Jones, Brock Huard, Jessica Mendoza
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Michigan came into the game leading the all time series at 4–2–1. This was the Wolverine's first trip to Lincoln since a 6–6 tie in 1911.
Michigan State
#21 Nebraska Cornhuskers at Michigan State Spartans
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Nebraska came into the game having never lost to the Spartans, leading the all time series 6–0. This was the Huskers first visit to East Lansing since spoiling Nick Saban's first game, a 50–10 Nebraska win in 1995.
Penn State
Penn State Nittany Lions at #18 Nebraska Cornhuskers
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Penn State |
7 |
13 |
3 |
0 |
23 |
• #18 Nebraska |
3 |
3 |
14 |
12 |
32 |
- Date: November 10
- Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
- Game start: 2:35 p.m. CST
- Elapsed time: 3:33
- Game attendance: 85,527
- Game weather: Sunny, 76°F, Wind S@11-35mph
- Referee: John O'Neill
- TV announcers (ABC/ESPN2): Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Quint Kessenich
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This was Penn State's first trip to Lincoln since 2003 where the all time series between the two coming into the game was 7–6, with Nebraska having the advantage.
Minnesota
Minnesota Golden Gophers at #16 Nebraska Cornhuskers
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Minnesota |
0 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
14 |
• #16 Nebraska |
10 |
14 |
14 |
0 |
38 |
- Date: November 17
- Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
- Game start: 2:43 p.m. CST
- Elapsed time: 3:14
- Game attendance: 85,330
- Game weather: Sunny, 62°F, Wind S@14-28mph
- Referee: Alex Camp
- TV announcers (BTN): Eric Collins, Derek Rackley
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Celebrating Tom Osborne during pre-game
The Golden Gophers lead the all time series 29–21–2, but have not won a game in Lincoln since 1960. The last Minnesota team to play at Nebraska was the victim of a 56–0 loss in 1990. The win ensured Nebraska's first unbeaten home season since 2001.
Iowa
#17 Nebraska Cornhuskers at Iowa Hawkeyes
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
• #17 Nebraska |
3 |
0 |
10 |
0 |
13 |
Iowa |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
- Date: November 23
- Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
- Game start: 11:07 a.m. CST
- Elapsed time: 3:05
- Game attendance: 69,805
- Game weather: Mostly Sunny, 31°F, Wind NW@26mph
- Referee: Dan Capron
- TV announcers (ABC): Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham, Jeannine Edwards
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Nebraska leads the all-time series 27–12–3. The last Husker team to visit Iowa City opened the 1999 season with a 42–7 victory.
Wisconsin (Big Ten Championship Game)
#14 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Wisconsin Badgers
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
#14 Nebraska |
10 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
31 |
• Wisconsin |
21 |
21 |
21 |
7 |
70 |
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This game marked Nebraska's first appearance in the Big Ten Championship game. Nebraska's last appearance in a conference championship game was in 2010 their last season in the Big XII conference. Nebraska defeated Wisconsin 30–27 in the regular season. Wisconsin won the game and received the conference berth in the 2013 Rose Bowl.
Capital One Bowl
#23 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. #6 Georgia Bulldogs
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
• #6 Georgia |
16 |
7 |
8 |
14 |
45 |
#23 Nebraska |
14 |
10 |
7 |
0 |
31 |
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Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. ( ) = First place votes.
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Week |
Poll |
Pre |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
Final |
AP |
17 |
16 |
RV |
25 |
22 |
21 |
RV |
RV |
RV |
21 |
18 |
16 |
17 |
14 |
23 |
25 |
Coaches' |
16 |
14 |
24 |
22 |
20 |
20 |
RV |
RV |
RV |
21 |
16 |
14 |
14 |
13 |
21 |
23 |
Harris |
Not released |
RV |
RV |
RV |
21 |
16 |
14 |
14 |
13 |
18 |
Not released |
BCS |
Not released |
NR |
NR |
20 |
16 |
14 |
14 |
12 |
16 |
Not released |
References
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