2013 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team

American college football season

2013 Nebraska Cornhuskers football

Gator Bowl champion

Gator Bowl, W 24–19 vs. Georgia

Conference| Big Ten Conference
Division| Legends Division
Ranking
Coaches| No. 25
Record| 9–4 (5–3 Big Ten)
Head coach|

* Bo Pelini (6th season)

Offensive coordinator| Tim Beck (3rd season)
Offensive scheme| Spread
Defensive coordinator| John Papuchis (2nd season)
Base defense| 4–3
Home stadium| Memorial Stadium

Seasons

<- 2012

2014 ->

2013 Big Ten Conference football standings

* v
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| Conf. |  |  | Overall

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Team |  | W |  | L |  |  |  |  | W |  | L |
Legends Division
No. 3 Michigan State x$  |  | 8  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 13  | - | 1  |
Iowa |  | 5  | - | 3  |  |  |  |  | 8  | - | 5  |
Nebraska |  | 5  | - | 3  |  |  |  |  | 9  | - | 4  |
Minnesota |  | 4  | - | 4  |  |  |  |  | 8  | - | 5  |
Michigan |  | 3  | - | 5  |  |  |  |  | 7  | - | 6  |
Northwestern |  | 1  | - | 7  |  |  |  |  | 5  | - | 7  |
Leaders Division
No. 12 Ohio State x%  |  | 8  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 12  | - | 2  |
No. 22 Wisconsin |  | 6  | - | 2  |  |  |  |  | 9  | - | 4  |
Penn State*  |  | 4  | - | 4  |  |  |  |  | 7  | - | 5  |
Indiana |  | 3  | - | 5  |  |  |  |  | 5  | - | 7  |
Illinois |  | 1  | - | 7  |  |  |  |  | 4  | - | 8  |
Purdue |  | 0  | - | 8  |  |  |  |  | 1  | - | 11  |
Championship: Michigan State 34, Ohio State 24

* $ - BCS representative as conference champion
* % - BCS at-large representative
* x - Division champion/co-champions
* Penn State ineligible for conference championship game and post-season bowl games due to NCAA sanctions

Rankings from AP Poll

The 2013 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska in the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Bo Pelini and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.

## Before the season

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### Recruiting

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#### Scholarship recruits

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College recruiting information  Name  | Hometown  | School  | Height  | Weight  | 40‡ | Commit date

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Banderas, Josh
LB | Lincoln, NE  | Southwest | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 220 lb (100 kg)  | 4.65  | Apr 12, 0202
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (81)
Carter, Cethan
TE/FB | Metairie, LA  | Rummel | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 230 lb (100 kg)  | 4.8  | Jan 17, 2013
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (74)
Collins, Maliek
DT | Kansas City, MO  | Center | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 285 lb (129 kg)  | 4.83  | Jan 6, 2013
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (79)
Dixon, Tre’vell
ATH | Baldwin, LA  | West St. Mary | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 195 lb (88 kg)  | 4.48  | Feb 6, 2013
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (82)
Finnin, Matt
OL | Crete, IL  | DuPage | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)  | 330 lb (150 kg)  | N/A  | Jan 20, 2013
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (76)
Gerry, Nathan
S/ATH | Sioux Falls, SD  | Washington | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 206 lb (93 kg)  | 4.42  | Jun 6, 2012
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (76)
Gladney, Kevin
WR | Akron, OH  | Firestone | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 175 lb (79 kg)  | 4.53  | Jun 11, 2012
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (75)
Gregory, Randy
DE | Fishers, IN  | Ariz. Western | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)  | 230 lb (100 kg)  | N/A  | Nov 1, 2012
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (84)
Hannon, Zach
OL | Kansas City, MO  | Rockhurst | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)  | 295 lb (134 kg)  | N/A  | Aug 8, 2012
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (77)
Hart, Greg
TE | Dayton, OH  | Archbishop Alter | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)  | 225 lb (102 kg)  | 4.63  | May 16, 2012
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (76)
Johnson, Dwayne
OL | Houston, TX  | Bellaire | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)  | 275 lb (125 kg)  | 5.2  | Feb 5, 2013
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (78)
Joseph, Boaz
DB | Weston, FL  | Cypress Bay | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 190 lb (86 kg)  | N/A  | Jan 23, 2013
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (74)
Knevel, David
OT | Brantford  | Pauline Johnson | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)  | 290 lb (130 kg)  | N/A  | Dec 18, 2012
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (80)
Kondolo, Chongo
OL | Carrollton, TX  | Fresno City CC | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 290 lb (130 kg)  | N/A  | Feb 1, 2013
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (75)
Love, Courtney
LB | Youngstown, OH  | Cardinal Mooney | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 225 lb (102 kg)  | 4.6  | Apr 22, 2012
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (81)
Martinez, Drake
S/ATH | Laguna Beach, CA  | Laguna Beach | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 200 lb (91 kg)  | 4.4  | Jan 30, 2013
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (69)
Maurice, Kevin
DT | Orlando, FL  | Freedom | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 270 lb (120 kg)  | N/A  | Jan 4, 2013
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (74)
Miller, Gabriel
LS | Mishawaka, IN  | Penn | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 235 lb (107 kg)  | 5.28  | Jun 17, 2012
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (68)
Mixon, Dimarya
DE | Mesquite, TX  | West Mesquite | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 265 lb (120 kg)  | N/A  | Feb 3, 2013
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (75)
Natter, A.J.
DE | Milton, WI  | Milton | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)  | 240 lb (110 kg)  | 4.7  | Apr 16, 2012
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (77)
Newby, Marcus
LB | North Potomac, MD  | Quince Orchard | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 207 lb (94 kg)  | 4.6  | Jul 2, 2012
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (82)
Newby, Terrell
RB | West Hills, CA  | Chaminade | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)  | 180 lb (82 kg)  | N/A  | Jan 9, 2013
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (81)
Singleton, D.J.
S | Jersey City, NJ  | St. Peter's Prep | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 195 lb (88 kg)  | 4.46  | Aug 21, 2011
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (80)
Stanton, Johnny
QB | Rancho Santa Fe, CA  | Santa Margarita | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 220 lb (100 kg)  | N/A  | Jul 9, 2012
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (82)
Suttles, Ernest
DE kicked out from team | Tampa, FL  | Gaither | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)  | 240 lb (110 kg)  | N/A  | Jan 14, 2013
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (74)
Taylor, Adam
RB | Katy, TX  | Katy | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 200 lb (91 kg)  | 4.5  | Nov 17, 2012
Recruit ratings: Rivals: ESPN: (80)
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 16

* ‡ Refers to 40-yard dash
* Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
* In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

* "Yahoo Sports: Rivals.com 2013 Nebraska Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
* "Scout.com 2013 Nebraska Commitments". Scout. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
* "ESPN 2013 Nebraska Commitments". ESPN. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
* "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
* "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
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#### Walk-on recruits

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College recruiting information  Name  | Hometown  | School  | Height  | Weight  | 40‡ | Commit date

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Ackerman, Jordan
DE/TE | Lincoln, NE  | Southeast | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 240 lb (110 kg)  | 4.9  | Jan 16, 2013
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Bellar, Jordan
P | Norfolk, NE  | Norfolk Catholic | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)  | 165 lb (75 kg)  | N/A  | Jan 16, 2013
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Evans, Erik
TE | Waverly, NE  | Waverly | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 220 lb (100 kg)  | 4.7  | Jan 16, 2013
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Fordan, Jack
LB | Frankfort, IL  | Providence Catholic | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 220 lb (100 kg)  | N/A  |
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Glaser, Dustin
OL | Flower Mound, TX  | Flower Mound | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 285 lb (129 kg)  | N/A  | Jan 18, 2013
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Graeber, Steve
DT | Omaha, NE  | Millard North | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  | 250 lb (110 kg)  | 4.7  | Jan 18, 2013
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Jordan, Harrison
FB | Omaha, NE  | Westside | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)  | 230 lb (100 kg)  | 4.9  | Jan 25, 2013
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Ketter, Connor
TE | Norfolk, NE  | Norfolk Catholic | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)  | 225 lb (102 kg)  | 4.8  | Jan 16, 2013
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Kubicek, Landon
OL | Lincoln, NE  | Southeast | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)  | 290 lb (130 kg)  | 5.6  | Jan 28, 2013
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Lewis, Spencer
WR | Papillion, NE  | Papillion-La Vista | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  | 210 lb (95 kg)  | N/A  | Jan 17, 2013
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Schumacher, Grant
PK | Lincoln, NE  | Pius X | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)  | 155 lb (70 kg)  | N/A  |
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Stovall, Zach
DB | Bellevue, NE  | Bellevue East | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)  | 185 lb (84 kg)  | 4.46  | Jan 17, 2013
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Weber, Chris
LB | Omaha, NE  | Elkhorn | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  | 200 lb (91 kg)  | 4.7  | Jan 19, 2013
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 16

* ‡ Refers to 40-yard dash
* Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
* In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

* "Yahoo Sports: Rivals.com 2013 Nebraska Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
* "Scout.com 2013 Nebraska Commitments". Scout. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
* "ESPN 2013 Nebraska Commitments". ESPN. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
* "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
* "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
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## Schedule

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Date| Time| Opponent| Rank| Site| TV| Result| Attendance

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August 31| 7:00 p.m.| Wyoming*| No. 18|

* Memorial Stadium
* Lincoln, NE

| BTN| W 37–34| 91,185
September 7| 5:00 p.m.| Southern Miss*| No. 22|

* Memorial Stadium
* Lincoln, NE

| BTN| W 56–13| 90,466
September 14| 11:00 a.m.| No. 16 UCLA*| No. 23|

* Memorial Stadium
* Lincoln, NE

| ABC| L 21–41| 91,471
September 21| 2:30 p.m.| No. 6 (FCS) South Dakota State*| |

* Memorial Stadium
* Lincoln, NE

| BTN| W 59–20| 90,614
October 5| 11:00 a.m.| Illinois| |

* Memorial Stadium
* Lincoln, NE

| ESPNU| W 39–19| 90,458
October 12| 11:00 a.m.| at Purdue| |

* Ross–Ade Stadium
* West Lafayette, IN

| BTN| W 44–7| 47,203
October 26| 11:00 a.m.| at Minnesota| No. 25|

* TCF Bank Stadium
* Minneapolis, MN

| ESPN| L 23–34| 49,995
November 2| 2:30 p.m.| Northwestern| |

* Memorial Stadium
* Lincoln, NE

| BTN| W 27–24| 91,140
November 9| 2:30 p.m.| at Michigan| |

* Michigan Stadium
* Ann Arbor, MI

| ABC| W 17–13| 112,204
November 16| 2:30 p.m.| No. 16 Michigan State| |

* Memorial Stadium
* Lincoln, NE

| ABC/ESPN2| L 28–41| 90,872
November 23| 2:30 p.m.| at Penn State| |

* Beaver Stadium
* University Park, PA

| BTN| W 23–20 OT| 98,517
November 29| 11:00 a.m.| Iowa| |

* Memorial Stadium
* Lincoln, NE (Heroes Game)

| ABC| L 17–38| 91,260
January 1, 2014| 11:00 a.m.| vs. No. 23 Georgia*| |

* EverBank Field
* Jacksonville, FL (Gator Bowl)

| ESPN2| W 24–19| 60,712

* *Non-conference game
* Homecoming
* Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
* All times are in Central time

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## Roster and coaching staff

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2013 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team roster

Players  | Coaches
Offense | Pos. | # | Name | Class

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IB | `8` | Ameer Abdullah | Jr
WR | `7` | Taariq Allen | So
QB | `4` | Tommy Armstrong Jr. | RFr
WR | `33` | Christian Bailey | Fr
WR | `21` | Alex Balke | Fr
WR | `80` | Kenny Bell | Jr
TE | `83` | Jared Blum | RFr
QB | `9` | Tyson Broekemeier | So
WR | `13` | Sam Burtch | So
TE | `11` | Cethan Carter | Fr
OL | `51` | Brandon Chapek | Sr
OL | `68` | Jake Cotton | Jr
TE | `84` | Sam Cotton | RFr
OL | `67` | Scott Criss | Sr
IB | `32` | Imani Cross | So
WR | `18` | Quincy Enunwa (C) | Sr
TE | `49` | Erik Evans | Fr
WR | `88` | Tyler Evans | Jr
OL | `59` | Matt Finnin | Jr
TE | `42` | Trey Foster | RFr
IB | `22` | King Frazier | RFr
QB | `17` | Ryker Fyfe | RFr
WR | `81` | Kevin Gladney | Fr
OL | `52` | Dustin Glaser | Fr
OL | `73` | Sam Hahn | RFr
OL | `72` | Zach Hannon | Fr
TE | `85` | Greg Hart | Fr
WR | `45` | Lane Hovey | RFr
FB | `35` | Andy Janovich | So
OL | `79` | Dwayne Johnson Jr. | Fr
FB | `38` | Harrison Jordan | Fr
QB | `12` | Ron Kellogg III | Sr
TE | `89` | Connor Ketter | Fr
OL | `77` | David Knevel | Fr
OL | `70` | Chongo Kondolo | Jr
IB | `24` | Murat Kuzu | So
OL | `75` | Chris Long | So
TE | `41` | Jake Long | Sr
OL | `61` | Spencer Long (C) | Sr
QB | `3` | Taylor Martinez (C) | Sr
FB | `44` | Mitch McCann | RFr
WR | `2` | Alonzo Moore | RFr
OL | `74` | Mike Moudy | Jr
IB | `29` | Graham Nabity | RFr
IB | `39` | Jordan Nelson | RFr
IB | `34` | Terrell Newby | Fr
OL | `54` | Robby Painter | RFr
OL | `56` | Mark Pelini | Jr
OL | `62` | Cole Pensick | Sr
TE | `40` | Max Pirman | So
OL | `78` | Givens Price | So
OL | `76` | Brent Qvale | Sr
OL | `65` | Ryne Reeves | So
WR | `87` | Brandon Reilly | RFr
OL | `63` | Andrew Rodriguez | Sr
OL | `71` | Jeremiah Sirles | Sr
QB | `5` | Johnny Stanton | Fr
OL | `57` | Zach Sterup | So
TE | `86` | David Sutton | So
IB | `28` | Adam Taylor | Fr
OL | `55` | Paul Thurston | RFr
WR | `10` | Jamal Turner | Jr
OL | `66` | Dylan Utter | RFr
WR | `1` | Jordan Westerkamp | RFr
OL | `58` | Corey Whitaker | RFr
QB | `16` | Evan Williams | RFr
WR | `82` | Tyler Wullenwaber | Jr
WR | `30` | Richard Wynne Jr. | So
FB | `31` | C.J. Zimmerer | Sr
Defense | Pos. | # | Name | Class

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DE | `80` | Jordan Ackerman | Fr
LB | `33` | Jared Afalava | RFr
S | `18` | LeRoy Alexander | RFr
LB | `13` | Zaire Anderson | Jr
DE | `9` | Jason Ankrah | Sr
DE | `47` | Walker Ashburn | Jr
LB | `52` | Josh Banderas | Fr
DT | `7` | Maliek Collins | Fr
S | `6` | Corey Cooper | Jr
DT | `96` | Aaron Curry | So
CB | `23` | Daniel Davie | So
DE | `88` | Ross Dzuris | RFr
CB | `17` | Ciante Evans (C) | Sr
CB | `31` | Joey Felici | Jr
LB | `57` | Jack Fordon | Fr
CB | `30` | Derek Foster | Jr
DE | `95` | Jack Gangwish | So
LB | `25` | Nathan Gerry | Fr
DT | `58` | Steve Graeber | Fr
S | `11` | Andrew Green | Sr
DE | `44` | Randy Gregory | So
DT | `99` | Jay Guy | Jr
S | `21` | Charles Jackson | So
S | `1` | Harvey Jackson | Jr
S | `29` | Seth Jameson | Sr
CB | `16` | Stanley Jean-Baptiste | Sr
DL | `50` | Garret Johns | RFr
DB | `12` | Boaz Joseph | Fr
LB | `51` | Courtney Love | Fr
DB | `36` | Drake Martinez | Fr
DT | `55` | Kevin Maurice | Fr
DE | `90` | Greg McMullen | RFr
CB | `5` | Josh Mitchell | Jr
DE | `94` | Avery Moss | RFr
DE | `45` | A.J. Natter | Fr
LB | `3` | Marcus Newby | Fr
DT | `69` | Brodrick Nickens | Sr
DT | `48` | Tobi Okuyemi | Jr
DT | `53` | Thad Randle | Sr
DL | `97` | Logan Rath | RFr
S | `19` | Wil Richards | Sr
CB | `22` | Anthony Ridder | So
LB | `43` | Trevor Roach | Jr
CB | `14` | Jonathan Rose | So
LB | `15` | Michael Rose | RFr
LB | `41` | David Santos | So
CB | `4` | Mohammed Seisay | Sr
LB | `56` | Brad Simpson | RFr
DB | `8` | D.J. Singleton | Fr
LB | `59` | Colby Starkebaum | Sr
DB | `26` | Zach Stovall | Fr
DT | `98` | Vincent Valentine | RFr
DE | `91` | Donovan Vestal | Jr
LB | `49` | Chris Weber | Fr
LB | `24` | Austin Williams | Jr
DT | `92` | Kevin Williams | So
Special teams | Pos. | # | Name | Class

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P | `98` | Jordan Bellar | Fr
PK | `37` | Mauro Bondi | So
P/WR | `27` | Sam Foltz | RFr
PK | `95` | Spencer Lindsay | RFr
LS | `91` | Gabriel Miller | Fr
LS | `97` | Joseph Rotherham | So
PK | `47` | Grant Schumacher | Fr
PK | `94` | Pat Smith | Sr

Head coach

* Bo Pelini
6th season
7th year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Ohio State

Coordinators/assistant coaches

* Tim Beck
3rd season as OC/QB coach
6th year at Nebraska
Alma mater: UCF
* John Papuchis
2nd season as DC coach
6th year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Virginia Tech
* Ron Brown
3rd season as RB coach
23rd year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Brown
* Barney Cotton
1st season as AHC/TE coach
7th year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Nebraska
* Ross Els
3rd season as LB coach
3rd year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Nebraska-Omaha
* Rich Fisher
3rd season as WR coach
3rd year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Colorado
* John Garrison
1st season as OL coach
3rd year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Nebraska
* Rick Kaczenski
2nd season as DL coach
2nd year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Notre Dame
* James Dobson
6th season as S&C coach
6th year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Wisconsin
* Terry Joseph
2nd season as Sec coach
3rd year at Nebraska
Alma mater: Northwestern State

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Legend

* (C) Team captain
* (S) Suspended
* (I) Ineligible

* Injured
* Redshirt

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Roster
Last update: September 3, 2013

### Depth chart

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Defense

| FS

Corey Cooper
LeRoy Alexander

| WILL | MIKE | BUCK

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Zaire Anderson  | Michael Rose  | David Santos
Jared Afalava  | Josh Banderas  | Nate Gerry
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| SS

Andrew Green
Harvey Jackson
Charles Jackson
| CB

Stanley Jean-Baptiste
Josh Mitchell

| DE | DT | DT | DE

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Randy Gregory  | Aaron Curry
Vincent Valentine  | Thad Randle  | Jason Ankrah
Avery Moss  | Kevin Maurice  | Maliek Collins  | Greg McMullen
⋅ | ⋅ | ⋅ | ⋅
|  | CB

Ciante Evans
Mohamed Seisay

Offense

| WR

Kenny Bell
Tyler Wullenwaber

| WR

Sam Burtch
Jamal Turner
Jordan Westerkamp

| LT | LG | C | RG | RT

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Brent Qvale
Andrew Rodriguez | Jake Cotton  | Cole Pensick  | Spencer Long  Andrew Rodriguez | Jeremiah Sirles
Matt Finnin  | Ryne Reeves  | Mark Pelini  | Mike Moudy  | Zach Sterup
⋅ | ⋅ | ⋅ | ⋅ | ⋅
| TE

Jake Long
Cethan Carter
Sam Cotton
| WR

Quincy Enunwa
Alonzo Moore

|  | QB

Tommy Armstrong
Ron Kellogg

| Key reserves

FB C.J Zimmerer
FB Andy Janovich
Season-ending injury Number of games played ()
QB Taylor Martinez (4)
OG Spencer Long (6)

|  |  |  | Special teams

PK Pat Smith
P Sam Foltz
KR Kenny Bell
PR Jordan Westerkamp
LS Gabreil Miller
|  | RB

Ameer Abdullah
Imani Cross
Terrell Newby

## Game summaries

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### Wyoming

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This was the Cowboys' first visit to Lincoln since 1994, when Nebraska defeated the Cowboys 42–32 en route to a national championship. The two teams last played in 2011, when Nebraska defeated the Cowboys 38–14 in Laramie. In the week leading up to the game, Pelini handed out seven Blackshirts to his defense. This was the first time during Pelini's tenure that he has handed them out prior to the start of the season.[2] In the game, both Ameer Abdullah and Imani Cross rushed for more than 100 yards. Despite the victory, the Nebraska defense allowed Wyoming to accumulate 602 yards of offense, the second-most allowed ever by Nebraska in a win.[3] With Nebraska's victory they now lead the all-time series 7–0.

Wyoming at Nebraska

Team | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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Wyoming | 7 | 7| 7| 13 | 34
• #18 Nebraska | 10 | 7| 14| 6 | 37

* Date: August 31
* Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska
* Game start: 7:00 p.m. CST
* Elapsed time: 3:33
* Game attendance: 91,185
* Game weather: Clear, 90 °F (32 °C), Wind S@5 mph (8.0 km/h)
* Referee: Eddy Shelton
* TV announcers (BTN): Kevin Kugler, Eric Crouch, Damon Benning

* Source:[4]

Wyoming Game starters

| Position  | Player

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Quarterback  | Taylor Martinez
Running Back  | Ameer Abdullah
Wide Receiver  | Kenny Bell
Wide Receiver  | Jamal Turner
Wide Receiver  | Quincy Enunwa
Tight End  | Jake Long
Right Tackle  | Andrew Rodriguez
Right Guard  | Spencer Long
Center  | Cole Pensick
Left Guard  | Jake Cotton
Left Tackle  | Jeremiah Sirles
| Position  | Player

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Defensive End  | Jason Ankrah
Defensive Tackle  | Thad Randle
Defensive Tackle  | Vincent Valentine
Defensive End  | Avery Moss
Linebacker  | David Santos
Cornerback  | Mohammed Seisay
Cornerback  | Ciante Evans
Free Safety  | Corey Cooper
Strong Safety  | Harvey Jackson
Cornerback  | Stanley Jean-Baptiste
Cornerback  | Josh Mitchell

### Southern Miss

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The Huskers hosted the Golden Eagles for the second straight year, with the Huskers winning 49–20 in 2012. This game was originally scheduled to be hosted by Southern Miss in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, but the game was sold back to Lincoln to make more money for the visiting team after considering playing the game in New Orleans or Kansas City. Following this year's win, Nebraska now leads the series 4–1. USM won in Lincoln in 2004.

Southern Miss at Nebraska

Team | 1 | 2| 3| 4| Total

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Southern Miss | 3 | 3| 7| 0 | 13
• #22 Nebraska | 21 | 14| 14| 7 | 56

* Date: September 7
* Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska
* Game start: 5:00 p.m. CST
* Elapsed time: 3:12
* Game attendance: 90,466
* Game weather: Clear, 86 °F (30 °C), Wind NNE@17 mph (27 km/h)
* Referee: Alex Kemp
* TV announcers (BTN): Paul Burmeister, Eric Crouch, Damon Benning

* Source:[5]

Southern Miss Game starters

| Position  | Player

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Quarterback  | Taylor Martinez
Running Back  | Ameer Abdullah
Wide Receiver  | Kenny Bell
Wide Receiver  | Jamal Turner
Wide Receiver  | Quincy Enunwa
Tight End  | Jake Long
Right Tackle  | Andrew Rodriguez
Right Guard  | Spencer Long
Center  | Cole Pensick
Left Guard  | Jake Cotton
Left Tackle  | Jeremiah Sirles
| Position  | Player

|

Defensive End  | Jason Ankrah
Defensive Tackle  | Thad Randle
Defensive Tackle  | Vincent Valentine
Defensive End  | Randy Gregory
Linebacker  | Nate Gerry
Linebacker  | Josh Banderas
Nickelback  | Ciante Evans
Cornerback  | Josh Mitchell
Free Safety  | Corey Cooper
Strong Safety  | Harvey Jackson
Cornerback  | Stanley Jean-Baptiste

### UCLA

[edit]

The UCLA Bruins traveled to Memorial Stadium for the first time since a 49–21 loss in 1994. This was the second game in a home-home series, with the Bruins winning in Pasadena 36–30 in 2012. Nebraska led 21–3 midway through the second quarter before UCLA scored a touchdown before halftime. In the third quarter, UCLA scored 28 straight points to take a 38–21 lead against Nebraska before adding a field goal late in the game. UCLA's win tied the series 6–6, until Nebraska took the lead after defeating the Bruins in the 2015 Foster Farms Bowl. Nebraska wore alternate uniforms in this game created by Adidas. The game set a Memorial Stadium attendance record with 91,471 in attendance. The record was broken the next season in the Miami at Nebraska game, with 91,585 in attendance.[6]

UCLA at Nebraska

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• #16 UCLA | 3 | 7| 28| 3 | 41
#23 Nebraska | 14 | 7| 0| 0 | 21

* Date: September 14
* Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska
* Game start: 11:07 a.m. CST
* Elapsed time: 3:21
* Game attendance: 91,471
* Game weather: Sunny, 68 °F (20 °C), Wind S@11–17 mph (18–27 km/h)
* Referee: Michael Batlan
* TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Shannon Spake

* Source:[7]

Scoring summary

1| 9:45| Nebraska| Quincy Enunwa 11-yard pass from Taylor Martinez (Pat Smith kick)| Nebraska 7–0
1| 7:13| UCLA| Kaʻimi Fairbairn 44-yard field goal| Nebraska 7–3
1| 0:31| Nebraska| Enunwa 14-yard pass from Martinez (Mauro Bondi kick)| Nebraska 14–3
2| 7:12| Nebraska| Bell, Kenny 22 yd pass from Martinez, Taylor (Smith, Pat kick)| Nebraska 21–3
2| 0:57| UCLA| Perkins, Paul 10 yd run (Fairbairn, Kaim kick)| Nebraska 21–10
3| 8:31| UCLA| James, Jordon 3 yd run (Fairbairn, Kaim kick)| Nebraska 21–17
3| 6:02| UCLA| Evans, Shaquell 28 yd pass from Hundley, Brett (Fairbairn, Kaim kick)| UCLA 21–24
3| 3:39| UCLA| Ruhl, Phillip 12 yd pass from Hundley, Brett (Fairbairn, Kaim kick)| UCLA 21–31
3| 0:26| UCLA| Iese, Nate 3 yd pass from Hundley, Brett (Fairbairn, Kaim kick)| UCLA 21–38
4| 1:53| UCLA| Fairbairn, Kaim 24 yd field goal| UCLA 21–41

UCLA Game starters

| Position  | Player

|

Quarterback  | Taylor Martinez
Running Back  | Ameer Abdullah
Wide Receiver  | Kenny Bell
Wide Receiver  | Jamal Turner
Wide Receiver  | Quincy Enunwa
Tight End  | Jake Long
Right Tackle  | Andrew Rodriguez
Right Guard  | Spencer Long
Center  | Cole Pensick
Left Guard  | Jake Cotton
Left Tackle  | Jeremiah Sirles
| Position  | Player

|

Defensive End  | Jason Ankrah
Defensive Tackle  | Thad Randle
Defensive Tackle  | Vincent Valentine
Defensive End  | Randy Gregory
Linebacker  | Nate Gerry
Linebacker  | Josh Banderas
Nickelback  | Ciante Evans
Cornerback  | Josh Mitchell
Free Safety  | Corey Cooper
Strong Safety  | Andrew Green
Cornerback  | Stanley Jean-Baptiste

### South Dakota State

[edit]

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits made their third trip ever to Lincoln, falling to the Huskers previously in 1963 and 2010. After trailing 17–14, Nebraska scored 38 straight points en route to a 59–20 win over South Dakota State. The Huskers amassed 645 yards of total offense with 310 yards passing and 335 rushing, the first time in school history that Nebraska broke the 300-yard barrier in both rushing and passing. Starting quarterback Taylor Martinez sat out this game with a turf toe injury, so backups Tommy Armstrong Jr. and Ron Kellogg III took his place. Tommy Armstrong went 12-of-15 for 169 yards with a TD in the win, while teammate Ron Kellog was 8-of-9 for 136 yards and a 1 TD of his own. Ameer Abdullah was the top Husker rusher with 139 yards and a TD on 15 carries while Imani Cross added 60 yards rushing and 2 TDs on 10 carries. Quincy Enunwa was the top receiving target with 6 catches for 78 yards, while Tyler Wullenwaber added 47 yards and a TD on two catches. For SDSU, Austin Sumner was 19-of-29 for 238 yards with 2 INTs. Zach Zenner had 21 carries for 202 yards, the 10th most individual rushing yards ever allowed by the Huskers, and 2 TDs. Cam Jones had 6 catches for 68 yards in the loss.

South Dakota State at Nebraska

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South Dakota State | 17 | 0| 0| 3 | 20
• Nebraska | 14 | 24| 14| 7 | 59

* Date: September 21
* Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska
* Game start: 2:42 p.m. CST
* Elapsed time: 3:11
* Game attendance: 90,614
* Game weather: Sunny, 74 °F (23 °C), Wind: S@13 mph (21 km/h)
* Referee: Todd Geerlings
* TV announcers (BTN): Paul Burmeister, Eric Crouch, Damon Benning

* Source:[8]

SDSU Game starters

| Position  | Player

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Quarterback  | Tommy Armstrong
Running Back  | Ameer Abdullah
Wide Receiver  | Kenny Bell
Wide Receiver  | Jamal Turner
Wide Receiver  | Quincy Enunwa
Tight End  | Jake Long
Right Tackle  | Andrew Rodriguez
Right Guard  | Spencer Long
Center  | Cole Pensick
Left Guard  | Jake Cotton
Left Tackle  | Jeremiah Sirles
| Position  | Player

|

Defensive End  | Jason Ankrah
Defensive Tackle  | Thad Randle
Defensive Tackle  | Vincent Valentine
Defensive End  | Randy Gregory
Linebacker  | Nate Gerry
Linebacker  | Josh Banderas
Nickelback  | Ciante Evans
Cornerback  | Stanley Jean-Baptiste
Free Safety  | Corey Cooper
Strong Safety  | Andrew Green
Cornerback  | Josh Mitchell

### Illinois

[edit]

Illinois made their first trip to Memorial Stadium since 1985. This was the first year of back to back trips to Lincoln for the Fighting Illini. Following this win the Huskers now lead the all-time series 8–2–1.

Illinois at Nebraska

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Illinois | 0 | 5| 7| 7 | 19
• Nebraska | 14 | 9| 13| 3 | 39

* Date: October 5
* Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska
* Game start: 11:02 a.m. CST
* Elapsed time: 3:24
* Game attendance: 90,458
* Game weather: Partly Cloudy, 45 °F (7 °C), Wind: WSW@26 mph (42 km/h)
* Referee: Bill LeMonnier
* TV announcers (ESPNU): Tom Hart, John Congemi

* Source:[9]

Illinois Game starters

| Position  | Player

|

Quarterback  | Tommy Armstrong
Running Back  | Ameer Abdullah
Wide Receiver  | Kenny Bell
Wide Receiver  | Alonzo Moore
Wide Receiver  | Quincy Enunwa
Tight End  | Jake Long
Right Tackle  | Andrew Rodriguez
Right Guard  | Spencer Long
Center  | Cole Pensick
Left Guard  | Jake Cotton
Left Tackle  | Jeremiah Sirles
| Position  | Player

|

Defensive End  | Jason Ankrah
Defensive Tackle  | Thad Randle
Defensive Tackle  | Aaron Curry
Defensive End  | Randy Gregory
Linebacker  | David Santos
Linebacker  | Michael Rose
Linebacker  | Jared Afalava
Cornerback  | Stanley Jean-Baptiste
Free Safety  | Corey Cooper
Strong Safety  | Andrew Green
Cornerback  | Ciante Evans

### Purdue

[edit]

This was the second meeting ever between the schools. Purdue won the only other meeting, 28–0, in 1958 in West Lafayette. Purdue scored in the final minute of the game to avoid being shut out in a 44–7 Nebraska win. Nebraska's defense held Purdue to 216 total yards of offense while recording five sacks and forcing a pair of turnovers. The Boilermakers gained 32 yards rushing in the contest. Nebraska gained 435 total yards with 184 through the air and 251 on the ground. Ron Kellogg III was the top passer for the Huskers, going 10-of-13 for 141 yards and a TD. Ameer Abdullah added 126 yards rushing on 20 carries with a TD and Quincy Enunwa was the top Husker receiver with four catches for 72 yards and a score. David Santos led the Huskers in tackles with five while Randy Gregory had two sacks and a fumble recovery.

Nebraska at Purdue

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• Nebraska | 14 | 7| 9| 14 | 44
Purdue | 0 | 0| 0| 7 | 7

* Date: October 12
* Location: Ross–Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana
* Game start: 12:01 p.m. EST
* Elapsed time: 3:24
* Game attendance: 47,203
* Game weather: Sunny, 71 °F (22 °C), wind: SSW@6 mph (9.7 km/h)
* Referee: Dave Witvoet
* TV announcers (BTN): Kevin Kugler, Chuck Long, Jeremy Leman

* Source:[10]

Purdue Game starters

| Position  | Player

|

Quarterback  | Tommy Armstrong
Running Back  | Ameer Abdullah
Wide Receiver  | Kenny Bell
Wide Receiver  | Jamal Turner
Wide Receiver  | Quincy Enunwa
Tight End  | Cethan Carter
Right Tackle  | Andrew Rodriguez
Right Guard  | Spencer Long
Center  | Cole Pensick
Left Guard  | Jake Cotton
Left Tackle  | Jeremiah Sirles
| Position  | Player

|

Defensive End  | Jason Ankrah
Defensive Tackle  | Thad Randle
Defensive Tackle  | Aaron Curry
Defensive End  | Randy Gregory
Nickelback  | Stanley Jean-Baptiste
Linebacker  | David Santos
Nickelback  | LeRoy Alexander
Cornerback  | Josh Mitchell
Free Safety  | Corey Cooper
Strong Safety  | Andrew Green
Cornerback  | Ciante Evans

### Minnesota

[edit]

Nebraska and Minnesota met for the 54th time in a series that began in 1900. Nebraska has played Minnesota more times than any other Big Ten Conference member. Coming into the game the Golden Gophers led the all-time series 29–22–2, but Nebraska had won the last 16 games in the series, including the last two since joining the Big Ten Conference.

In the game, after jumping out to a 10–0 lead, Minnesota used its run game to beat Nebraska for the first time since 1960, ending a streak of 16 straight losses to the Huskers. The Gophers outgained the Huskers in total offense 430–328 and gained 271 yards on the ground. The game saw the return of Taylor Martinez to the starting lineup. He went 16-of-30 for 139 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT. Ameer Abdullah added 165 yards rushing on 19 carries in the loss.

Nebraska at Minnesota

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#25 Nebraska | 10 | 3| 7| 3 | 23
• Minnesota | 7 | 10| 10| 7 | 34

* Date: October 26
* Location: TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
* Game start: 11:01 a.m. CST
* Elapsed time: 3:28
* Game attendance: 49,995
* Game weather: Mostly Sunny, 42 °F (6 °C), Wind: NNW@17 mph (27 km/h)
* Referee: Bill Lemonnier
* TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch, Brian Griese, Tom Luginbill

* Source:[11]

Minnesota Game starters

| Position  | Player

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Quarterback  | Taylor Martinez
Running Back  | Ameer Abdullah
Wide Receiver  | Kenny Bell
Wide Receiver  | Alonzo Moore
Wide Receiver  | Quincy Enunwa
Tight End  | Cethan Carter
Right Tackle  | Andrew Rodriguez
Right Guard  | Mike Moudy
Center  | Cole Pensick
Left Guard  | Jake Cotton
Left Tackle  | Jeremiah Sirles
| Position  | Player

|

Defensive End  | Jason Ankrah
Defensive Tackle  | Thad Randle
Defensive Tackle  | Aaron Curry
Defensive End  | Randy Gregory
Linebacker  | Jared Afalava
Linebacker  | David Santos
Linebacker  | Zaire Anderson
Cornerback  | Stanley Jean-Baptiste
Free Safety  | Corey Cooper
Strong Safety  | Andrew Green
Cornerback  | Ciante Evans

### Northwestern

[edit]

This was the third straight year as Big 10 members against each other, with Northwestern winning 28–25 in 2011 and Nebraska winning in 2012, 29–28.

Jordan Westerkamp caught a tipped hail mary pass in the end zone as time expired from Ron Kellogg III to give Nebraska a 27–24 win over the Northwestern Wildcats. The Huskers outgained the Wildcats in the contest 472 yards to 326. Tommy Armstrong was 15-of-29 for 173 yards with 1 TD and 3 INTs in the win. Ameer Abdullah had 127 yards rushing on 24 carries and Jordan Westerkamp had four catches for 104 yards and a TD. Nebraska moves to 5–2 all-time against Northwestern.

The aftermath of the Hail Mary

Northwestern at Nebraska

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Northwestern | 14 | 7| 0| 3 | 24
• Nebraska | 7 | 7| 7| 6 | 27

* Date: November 2
* Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska
* Game start: 2:42 p.m. CST
* Elapsed time: 3:39
* Game attendance: 91,140
* Game weather: Sunny, 55 °F (13 °C), Wind: WNW@6–20 mph (9.7–32.2 km/h)
* Referee: Mike Cannon
* TV announcers (BTN): Eric Collins, Chuck Long, Jon Jansen

* Source:[12]

Northwestern Game starters

| Position  | Player

|

Quarterback  | Tommy Armstrong
Running Back  | Ameer Abdullah
FullBack  | C.J Zimmerer
Wide Receiver  | Kenny Bell
Wide Receiver  | Quincy Enunwa
Tight End  | Cethan Carter
Right Tackle  | Andrew Rodriguez
Right Guard  | Mike Moudy
Center  | Cole Pensick
Left Guard  | Jake Cotton
Left Tackle  | Jeremiah Sirles
| Position  | Player

|

Defensive End  | Jason Ankrah
Defensive Tackle  | Thad Randle
Defensive Tackle  | Aaron Curry
Defensive End  | Randy Gregory
Linebacker  | David Santos
Linebacker  | Michael Rose
Linebacker  | Zaire Anderson
Cornerback  | Stanley Jean-Baptiste
Free Safety  | Corey Cooper
Strong Safety  | Andrew Green
Cornerback  | Ciante Evans

### Michigan

[edit]

Nebraska mounted a late fourth quarter drive to win 17–13, tying the all-time series with Michigan at 4–4–1. The loss snaps a 19-game home winning streak under coach Brady Hoke at Michigan Stadium. The Huskers scored the first 10 points of the game in the first quarter, then Michigan scored the next 13 before Nebraska would come back with the game-winning touchdown with just over two minutes left in the game. The Huskers outgained the Wolverines in total offense 273 yards to 175 while holding Michigan to minus-21 yards rushing in the contest. Tommy Armstrong was 11-of-19 for 139 yards with a TD, Ameer Abdullah had 27 carries for 105 yards with one rushing and one receiving TD and Quincy Enunwa had 7 catches for 69 yards to lead the Huskers offensively. Defensively, Randy Gregory came up with three sacks of Michigan QB Devin Gardner to lead a Blackshirt defense that produced seven sacks on the day.

Nebraska at Michigan

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• Nebraska | 10 | 0| 0| 7 | 17
Michigan | 0 | 3| 7| 3 | 13

* Date: November 9
* Location: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
* Game start: 3:36 p.m. EST
* Elapsed time: 3:04
* Game attendance: 112,204
* Game weather: Partly Cloudy, Mid 50s, Wind: SW@15–25 mph (24–40 km/h)
* Referee: John O'Neil
* TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Shannon Spake

* Source:[13]

Michigan Game starters

| Position  | Player

|

Quarterback  | Tommy Armstrong
Running Back  | Ameer Abdullah
Wide Receiver  | Kenny Bell
Wide Receiver  | Sam Burtch
Wide Receiver  | Quincy Enunwa
Tight End  | Jake Long
Right Tackle  | Brent Qvale
Right Guard  | Mike Moudy
Center  | Cole Pensick
Left Guard  | Andrew Rodriguez
Left Tackle  | Jeremiah Sirles
| Position  | Player

|

Defensive End  | Jason Ankrah
Defensive Tackle  | Thad Randle
Defensive Tackle  | Aaron Curry
Defensive End  | Randy Gregory
Linebacker  | David Santos
Linebacker  | Michael Rose
Linebacker  | Zaire Anderson
Cornerback  | Stanley Jean-Baptiste
Free Safety  | LeRoy Alexander
Strong Safety  | Andrew Green
Cornerback  | Ciante Evans

### Michigan State

[edit]

Michigan State, previously 0–7 against Nebraska, won their first ever game in the series with a 41–28 win over the Huskers. Nebraska outgained the Spartans in total offense 392 yards to 361 but was unable to overcome five turnovers, which resulted in 24 Michigan State points. MSU also held an advantage in time of possession at 38:37 to 21:23. Ameer Abdullah was the first runner this season to gain 100 yards on the Spartans, the number one ranked defense in the country coming into the game, with 123 yards on 22 carries.

Michigan State at Nebraska

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• #16 Michigan State | 10 | 10| 7| 14 | 41
Nebraska | 7 | 0| 14| 7 | 28

* Date: November 16
* Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska
* Game start: 2:37 p.m. CST
* Elapsed time: 3:36
* Game attendance: 90,872
* Game weather: Sunny, 64 °F (18 °C), Wind SW@12–28
* Referee: Don Capron
* TV announcers (ABC/ESPN2): Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Shannon Spake

* Source:[14]

Michigan State Game starters

| Position  | Player

|

Quarterback  | Tommy Armstrong
Running Back  | Ameer Abdullah
Wide Receiver  | Kenny Bell
Wide Receiver  | Sam Burtch
Wide Receiver  | Quincy Enunwa
Tight End  | Jake Long
Right Tackle  | Brent Qvale
Right Guard  | Cole Pensick
Center  | Mark Pelini
Left Guard  | Andrew Rodriguez
Left Tackle  | Jeremiah Sirles
| Position  | Player

|

Defensive End  | Jason Ankrah
Defensive Tackle  | Thad Randle
Defensive Tackle  | Aaron Curry
Defensive End  | Randy Gregory
Linebacker  | David Santos
Linebacker  | Michael Rose
Linebacker  | Zaire Anderson
Cornerback  | Stanley Jean-Baptiste
Free Safety  | Corey Cooper
Strong Safety  | Andrew Green
Cornerback  | Ciante Evans

### Penn State

[edit]

Nebraska was able to convert a field goal in overtime to give Nebraska a 23–20 win on the road over the Nittany Lions. The Huskers tied the game at 20–20 late in the fourth quarter on a 19-yard field goal by Pat Smith to force overtime. Penn State missed a 37-yard attempt in their overtime period while Smith connected on a 42-yarder for the win. Nebraska was outgained in total offense by Penn State 387 to 360 yards. Ron Kellogg III was 20-of-34 for 191 yards with a TD. Ameer Abdullah had 25 carries for 147 yards rushing and the receiving corps was led by Jordan Westerkamp with five catches for 62 yards and Quincy Enunwa who had three catches for 42 yards and a TD.

Nebraska at Penn State

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• Nebraska | 0 | 7| 10| 3| 3 | 23
Penn State | 6 | 0| 7| 7| 0 | 20

* Date: November 23
* Location: Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania
* Game start: 3:42 p.m. EST
* Elapsed time: 3:28
* Game attendance: 98,517
* Game weather: Cold, Cloudy, 37 °F (3 °C), Wind W@16–24 mph (26–39 km/h)
* Referee: Jerry McGinn
* TV announcers (BTN): Eric Collins, Chuck Long, Jon Jansen

* Source:[15]

Penn State Game starters

| Position  | Player

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Quarterback  | Tommy Armstrong
Running Back  | Ameer Abdullah
Wide Receiver  | Kenny Bell
Wide Receiver  | Sam Burtch
Wide Receiver  | Quincy Enunwa
Tight End  | Jake Long
Right Tackle  | Brent Qvale
Right Guard  | Jake Cotton
Center  | Mark Pelini
Left Guard  | Andrew Rodriguez
Left Tackle  | Jeremiah Sirles
| Position  | Player

|

Defensive End  | Jason Ankrah
Defensive Tackle  | Vincent Valentine
Defensive Tackle  | Aaron Curry
Defensive End  | Randy Gregory
Linebacker  | David Santos
Linebacker  | Michael Rose
Linebacker  | Zaire Anderson
Cornerback  | Stanley Jean-Baptiste
Free Safety  | Corey Cooper
Strong Safety  | Andrew Green
Cornerback  | Ciante Evans

### Iowa

[edit]

See also: Iowa–Nebraska football rivalry

Meeting for the Heroes Trophy. Following the Husker's loss Nebraska now leads the series by a mark of 28–13–3.

Iowa at Nebraska

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• Iowa | 7 | 7| 10| 14 | 38
Nebraska | 0 | 3| 7| 7 | 17

* Date: November 29
* Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska
* Game start: 11:07 a.m. CST
* Elapsed time: 3:24
* Game attendance: 91,260
* Game weather: Sunny, 33 °F (1 °C), Wind S@15
* Referee: Alex Kemp
* TV announcers (ABC): Bob Wischusen, Rod Gilmore, Quint Kessenich

* Source:[16]

Iowa Game starters

| Position  | Player

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Quarterback  | Ron Kellogg
Running Back  | Ameer Abdullah
Wide Receiver  | Kenny Bell
Wide Receiver  | Sam Burtch
Wide Receiver  | Quincy Enunwa
Tight End  | Cethan Carter
Left Tackle  | Brent Qvale
Left Guard  | Jake Cotton
Center  | Cole Pensick
Right Guard  | Andrew Rodriguez
Right Tackle  | Jeremiah Sirles
| Position  | Player

|

Defensive End  | Jason Ankrah
Defensive Tackle  | Vincent Valentine
Defensive Tackle  | Aaron Curry
Defensive End  | Randy Gregory
Linebacker  | David Santos
Linebacker  | Michael Rose
Linebacker  | Josh Banderas
Cornerback  | Stanley Jean-Baptiste
Free Safety  | Corey Cooper
Strong Safety  | Andrew Green
Cornerback  | Ciante Evans

### Gator Bowl

[edit]

This year's Gator Bowl was a rematch of last year's Capital One Bowl that was won by Georgia. The Huskers led the contest en route to a 24–19 victory. UGA outgained Nebraska in total offense 416 to 307 but committed one more turnover. Nebraska was led by Tommy Armstrong who went 6-of-14 for 163 yards with two TDs and one INT. Included in that performance was a school-record 99-yard TD pass to Quincy Enunwa in the third quarter. Ameer Abdullah had 27 carries for 122 yards and a TD, his 11th 100-yard rushing performance of the season. Enunwa led in the receiving department with four catches for 129 yards and two TDs. For his efforts, Quincy Enunwa was named Gator Bowl MVP.

Nebraska vs. Georgia

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• Nebraska | 0 | 10| 14| 0 | 24
#23 Georgia | 0 | 9| 3| 7 | 19

* Date: January 1
* Location: EverBank Field, Jacksonville, FL
* Game start: 12:00 p.m. EST
* Elapsed time: 3:23
* Game attendance: 60,712
* Game weather: Light rain, 57 °F (14 °C), Wind Calm
* Referee: Mike Batlan
* TV announcers (ESPN2/Touchdown Radio): Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham, Jeannine Edwards/Frank Frangie, Casey Jones

* Source:[17]

Georgia Game starters

| Position  | Player

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Quarterback  | Tommy Armstrong
Running Back  | Ameer Abdullah
Wide Receiver  | Kenny Bell
Wide Receiver  | Jordan Westerkamp
Wide Receiver  | Quincy Enunwa
Tight End  | Jake Long
Left Tackle  | Brent Qvale
Left Guard  | Jake Cotton
Center  | Cole Pensick
Right Guard  | Andrew Rodriguez
Right Tackle  | Jeremiah Sirles
| Position  | Player

|

Defensive End  | Jason Ankrah
Defensive Tackle  | Thad Randle
Defensive Tackle  | Maliek Collins
Defensive End  | Randy Gregory
Linebacker  | David Santos
Linebacker  | Michael Rose
Linebacker  | Zaire Anderson
Cornerback  | Stanley Jean-Baptiste
Free Safety  | Corey Cooper
Strong Safety  | Andrew Green
Cornerback  | Ciante Evans

## Individual honors

[edit]

### Big Ten Players of the Week

[edit]

* Week 6 – Ameer Abdullah (Offensive Player of the Week)
* Week 10 – Jordan Westerkamp (Freshman of the Week)
* Week 11 – Randy Gregory (Defensive Player of the Week)
* Week 11 – Tommy Armstrong Jr. (Freshman of the Week)
* Week 13 – Pat Smith (Special Teams Player of the Week)

### Big Ten All-Conference honors

[edit]

All-Conference selections[18]

| Coaches

Position  | Player
First Team Offense
RB  | Ameer Abdullah
First Team Defense
DL  | Randy Gregory
CB  | Ciante Evans
Second Team Offense
C  | Cole Pensick
Second Team Defense
DB  | Stanley Jean-Baptiste
Honorable Mention
DL  | Jason Ankrah
WR  | Kenny Bell
DB  | Corey Cooper
OL  | Andrew Rodriguez
OL  | Jeremiah Sirles
| Media

Position  | Player
First Team Offense
RB  | Ameer Abdullah
First Team Defense
DL  | Randy Gregory
Second Team Defense
DB  | Ciante Evans
DB  | Stanley Jean-Baptiste
Honorable Mention
DL  | Jason Ankrah
WR  | Kenny Bell
OL  | Cole Pensick
OL  | Andrew Rodriguez
DL  | Jeremiah Sirles
PK  | Pat Smith

### All-Americans

[edit]

* Ameer Abdullah (Associated Press – Third Team; Sports Illustrated – Honorable Mention; Phil Steele – Third Team)
* Spencer Long (CBS Sports – Third Team)

### Academic All-Americans

[edit]

* Spencer Long (First Team)
* Jake Long (Second Team)
* C.J. Zimmerer (Second Team)

### Nebraska team awards

[edit]

Year-end annual team awards:[19]

* Team MVP: Ameer Abdullah
* Offensive MVP: Quincy Enunwa
* Defensive MVP: Randy Gregory
* Special Teams MVP: Pat Smith
* Offensive Captains: Quincy Enunwa, Spencer Long, Taylor Martinez, Ameer Abdullah
* Defensive Captains: Jason Ankrah, Ciante Evans
* Chamberlain Trophy: Jeremiah Sirles (Senior player that lives up to Cornhusker tradition)
* Novak Trophy: Ron Kellogg III (Senior player who exemplifies courage despite all odds)
* Fischer Native Son Award: Cole Pensick (Senior Nebraska native player)
* Bobby Reynolds Award: Jake Long
* Lifter of the Year: Ameer Abdullah
* Walk-On of the Year: Sam Burtch
* Offensive Scout Team MVP: Adam Taylor
* Defensive Scout Team MVP: Courtney Love
* Character Award: Taariq Allen, Mike Moudy, Scott Criss
* Pat Clare Award: Taariq Allen
* Husker Heart Award: Brandon Chapek

## Rankings

[edit]

See also: 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes| Week

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Poll| Pre| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9| 10| 11| 12| 13| 14| 15| Final
AP| 18| 22| 23| RV| RV| RV| RV| RV| 25| —| —| RV| RV| RV| —| —| RV
Coaches| 18| 19| 15| RV| RV| 25| 24| 21| 21| RV| RV| RV| RV| RV| —| RV| 25
Harris| Not released| 23| 23| RV| RV| RV| RV| RV| —| —| Not released
BCS| Not released| 24| —| —| —| —| —| —| —| Not released

## Notes

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* September 14, 2013 – A record crowd of 91,471 attended the game against UCLA[20]

## References

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1. ^ "Nebraska Cornhuskers Schedule – 2013". Nebraska Athletics. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
2. ^ Christopherson, Brian (August 28, 2013). "Blackshirt Sighting Before Opener". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
3. ^ "Papuchis: Nebraska 'D' Has 'Nowhere to Go But Up'". Sports Illustrated. September 1, 2013. Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
4. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Wyoming vs #18 Nebraska (Aug 31, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.)" (PDF). Nebraska Athletics. August 31, 2013. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
5. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Southern Miss vs #22 Nebraska (Sep 7, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.)" (PDF). Nebraska Athletics. September 7, 2013. Retrieved September 7, 2013.
6. ^ Nyatawa, Jon (June 25, 2013). "Nebraska's Alternate Uniform For UCLA Game Includes Black Jersey". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
7. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final) 2013 Nebraska Football, #16 UCLA vs #23 Nebraska (Sep 14, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.)" (PDF). Nebraska Athletics. September 14, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
8. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, South Dakota State vs Nebraska (Sep 21, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.)" (PDF). Nebraska Athletics. October 5, 2013. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
9. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Illinois vs Nebraska (Oct 05, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.)" (PDF). Nebraska Athletics. October 5, 2013. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
10. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Nebraska vs Purdue (Oct 12, 2013 at West Lafayette, Ind.)" (PDF). Nebraska Athletics. October 12, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
11. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, #21 Nebraska vs Minnesota (Oct 26, 2013 at Minneapolis)" (PDF). Nebraska Athletics. October 26, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2013.
12. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Northwestern vs Nebraska (Nov 02, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.)" (PDF). Nebraska Athletics. November 2, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
13. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Nebraska vs Michigan (Nov 09, 2013 at Ann Arbor, MI)" (PDF). Nebraska Athletics. November 9, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
14. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, #14 Michigan State vs Nebraska (Nov 16, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.)" (PDF). Nebraska Athletics. November 16, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
15. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Nebraska vs Penn State (Nov 23, 2013 at University Park, Pa.)" (PDF). Nebraska Athletics. November 23, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
16. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Iowa vs Nebraska (Nov 29, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.)" (PDF). Nebraska Athletics. November 29, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
17. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Nebraska vs #22 Georgia (Jan 01, 2014 at Jacksonville, Fla.)" (PDF). Nebraska Athletics. January 1, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
18. ^ "Four Football Standouts Repeat as Big Ten Individual Award Winners". Big Ten Conference. December 2, 2013. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
19. ^ "Huskers Honored at Annual Football Banquet". Nebraska Athletics. December 15, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
20. ^ "No. 17 UCLA storms back to beat No. 15 Nebraska". USA Today. Associated Press. September 14, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.

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