Scott Frost finally knows what it feels like to win for your alma mater
The first-year Nebraska coach has said he's judging this season by improvement rather than record, but one in the win column makes progress tangible.
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1-6, 6th in Big Ten - West
Frost, Nebraska pick up first win in a blowout (1:32)
Cornhuskers' Frost celebrates 'overdue' first win
After six straight losses to open the season, the Nebraska Cornhuskers got first-year head coach Scott Frost his first win at the helm of his alma mater with Saturday's 53-28 decision over Minnesota.
Huskers beat Minnesota 53-28 for 1st win under Scott Frost
Nebraska built a four-touchdown lead in the first half and survived some nervous moments in the second before pulling away to beat Minnesota 53-28 on Saturday, giving Scott Frost his long-awaited first win as Cornhuskers coach and ending a...
Morgan drives in for 9-yard TD (0:13)
Martinez hits Morgan for 67-yard TD (0:17)
Mitch Sherman ESPN Staff Writer
Nebraska and coach Scott Frost are going to get their first win. And Adrian Martinez is to credit. The freshman QB is 25 of 29 for 276 yards and three TDs while running for 125 and one score on 15 attempts. ‬The Huskers lead Minnesota 46-22 late.
Morgan's interception stalls potential scoring drive (0:40)
Martinez connects with Morgan for 35-yard TD (0:36)
Green's 31-yard catch sets up TD (0:41)
Minnesota's 69-yard gain sets up TD (0:39)
Mitch Sherman ESPN Staff Writer
Redshirt freshman Tanner Morgan replaces Zack Annexstad at QB for Minnesota to open the second half and takes the Gophers to a touchdown in 71 seconds. The Cornhuskers' lead is 28-15.
Mitch Sherman ESPN Staff Writer
It's been nearly 13 months since Nebraska celebrated a victory at home. They're not there yet, but the Cornhuskers lead Minnesota 28-8 at halftime in Lincoln. A flood of emotion from this crowd as coach Scott Frost, in search of his first victory, heads to the locker room with his team.
Annexstad finds Douglas for 13-yard TD (0:34)
Martinez 's 59-yard run leads to 9-yard pass TD (0:37)
Nebraska fumble stalls drive (0:34)
Mitch Sherman ESPN Staff Writer
Battle of true freshman quarterbacks in Lincoln is no contest so far. Adrian Martinez of Nebraska is 11 of 11 for 72 yards while rushing for 31 yards and a TD as the winless Cornhuskers lead Minnesota 21-0 in the second quarter. The Gophers' Zack Annexstad is 5 of 10 for 62 yards.
Martinez carries for TD (0:21)
Ozigbo turns on jets for 59-yard TD (0:41)
Johnson holds on for first down (0:23)
Nebraska's Ozigbo erupts for 40-yard TD (0:29)
Georgia has gained the respect of the Bottom 10
Georgia fans have been complaining about their team not getting enough national recognition, but after going from No. 2 overall to the Coveted Fifth Spot, they've earned the Bottom 10's respect.
OT loss sends Huskers (0-6) to worst start ever
Nebraska blew a 10-point lead to Northwestern in the final 5:41 on Saturday and lost 34-31 in overtime, falling to 0-6 for the first time ever.
Mitch Sherman ESPN Staff Writer
Northwestern beats Nebraska 34-31 on Drew Luckenbaugh's 37-yard FG in overtime after the Huskers bungled fourth down on their possession and blew a 10-point lead in the final three minutes of regulation. The Cats are 3-1 in the Big Ten and still control their destiny in the West, while Nebraska drops to 0-6 for the first time in program history. The school-record losing streak has reached 10 games.
Northwestern nails game-winning field goal in OT (0:33)
2018 Big Ten Standings
| East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 5-0 | 7-1 |
| Ohio State | 4-1 | 7-1 |
| Michigan State | 2-2 | 4-3 |
| Penn State | 2-2 | 5-2 |
| Maryland | 2-2 | 4-3 |
| Indiana | 1-4 | 4-4 |
| Rutgers | 0-5 | 1-7 |
| West | CONF | OVR |
| Northwestern | 4-1 | 4-3 |
| Wisconsin | 3-1 | 5-2 |
| Iowa | 3-1 | 6-1 |
| Purdue | 3-1 | 4-3 |
| Illinois | 1-3 | 3-4 |
| Nebraska | 1-4 | 1-6 |
| Minnesota | 0-4 | 3-4 |
2018 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards251.947th
Rushing Yards219.9Tied-26th
Points For27.6Tied-79th
Points Against36.9116th
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke McCaffrey | QB-DT | Committed | 83 |
| Rahmir Johnson | RB | Committed | 80 |
| Ronald Thompkins | RB | Committed | 80 |
| Nick Henrich | OLB | Committed | 80 |
| Chris Hickman | TE-H | Committed | 80 |
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 |
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