College football roundtable: What we learned from Week 3
The Pac-12 might need Oregon to be great, but the Big Ten is more than Ohio State. What else did we learn from Week 3?
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
2-2, 4th in Big Ten - West
OU's Riley: Almost challenged my own team's INT
Referring to Oklahoma CB D.J. Graham's one-handed interception on fourth down at the Sooner 3-yard line in Saturday's win over Nebraska, Lincoln Riley said he "might have been the first coach in history to challenge a play we got an interception on."
D.J. Graham's INT has Spencer Rattler speechless (0:39)
Rattler, No. 3 Oklahoma hold off Nebraska 23-16
— Oklahoma and Nebraska played as if they were trying to uphold the history of the rivalry.
Martinez rips pass to Manning for the Nebraska TD (0:21)
Oklahoma returns blocked extra point for the safety (1:08)
Oklahoma uses trick play on TD drive (0:34)
College football Week 3: Top storylines you need to follow
Is there a path for Florida to upset Bama? Can Nebraska make Oklahoma sweat? How will Cincy fare on the big stage? We get you ready for Week 3.
Auburn's first Big Ten road game in 90 years and everything else to watch in Week 3
Dave Wilson and Harry Lyles Jr. preview the most interesting storylines of the week in college football, from Auburn-Penn State to Alabama-Florida.
Ranking the 20 best Oklahoma-Nebraska games of all time
With one of college football's most historic rivalries resuming Saturday, we look back at the games and moments that have made Sooners-Huskers so special.
Behind-the-scenes stories of Oklahoma, Nebraska and college football's greatest game
It's considered the best game in college football history, but the stories you've never heard -- trash talk, poison paranoia and much more -- are even better.
Nebraska prepares for Sooners with 28-3 victory over Buffalo
— Before Saturday, it had been two years since Nebraska won consecutive games.
Buffalo Bulls vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: Full Highlights (1:50)
Samori Toure makes the grab for 68-yard Receiving TD (0:36)
Nebraska fans faithful, determined to keep sellout streak alive
Huskers AD Trev Alberts says Nebraska still faces a "week-to-week grind" to continue the 59-year sellout streak.
Martinez leads Huskers past Fordham in 52-7 bounce-back win
— Fordham hung tough with Nebraska for a while, but ultimately the Cornhuskers imposed their will on their overmatched visitor from New York City.
Adrian Martinez's first passing TD of the day puts Huskers up 31-7 (0:21)
FiveThirtyEight: Everything Is Still Possible For (Most) College Football Teams
First, we talk about the college football season.
Nebraska keeps home game sellout streak alive
The Nebraska Cornhuskers say they've sold out their 376th consecutive home football game, a streak that dates back to 1962. Two donors purchased the remaining tickets for Saturday's home opener against Fordham.
What's wrong with Nebraska, and is Scott Frost the one to fix it?
After a dispiriting loss to Illinois in the season opener, it's hard to see much progress for Scott Frost at the start of Year 4. Can the program's former star quarterback change things before it's too late?
Predicting this year's College Football Playoff teams, Heisman winner, breakout stars and more
ESPN staff reporters give their picks on the biggest topics in CFB for 2021. Who will make the playoff and win the title? Who will take home the Heisman?
Nebraska fan can't believe Illinois gets the scoop and score to end the half (0:51)
Nebraska's season-opening loss 'the same movie'
Nebraska coach Scott Frost said Saturday's 30-22 loss at Illinois 'looked like the same movie' after the Cornhuskers committed the same mistakes that have plagued them in recent years.
Illinois fends off Nebraska in 30-22 season-opening win
— Under a new coach, with fans packed into the stands for the first time since 2019 and its backup quarterback at the helm, Illinois beat Nebraska 30-22 on Saturday to kick off the 2021 college football season.
Martinez takes off for 75-yard TD run (0:38)
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2021 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Michigan State | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Penn State | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Ohio State | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Indiana | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Iowa | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Illinois | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Minnesota | 0-1 | 2-1 |
| Nebraska | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Wisconsin | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 1-2 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards280.335th
Rushing Yards201.031st
Points For29.5Tied-115th
Points Against15.8105th
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Schwartz | DT | Committed | 78 |
| Ernest Hausmann | ILB | Committed | 78 |
| Richard Torres | QB-PP | Committed | 77 |
| Grant Page | ATH | Committed | 76 |
| Victor Jones Jr. | WR | Committed | 76 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | N. Suh | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2009 | N. Suh | Bronko Nagurski Award |
| 2009 | N. Suh | Outland Trophy |
| 2009 | N. Suh | Lombardi Award |
| 2001 | E. Crouch | Davey O'Brien Award |