Read more here. The 1970 Nebraska Cornhuskers seniors selected in the 1971 NFL Draft: HBRogers, Paul #30 (Sr.) CBRupert, Dick #77 (Jr.) OTSchloff, Merle #69 (So.) Read more here. Nebraska will be heading across the Atlantic to Dublin, Ireland, to take on the Northwestern Wildcats in a European Big Ten battle. [11], Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 02:54, 1970 NCAA University Division football season, 1970 Big Eight Conference football standings, 1970 NCAA University Division football rankings, Bob Devaney's assistants, 1970 Nebraska football - HuskerMax, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1970_Nebraska_Cornhuskers_football_team&oldid=1140854187. Some of his passing records stood for over 30 years. He was All-Big Eight and All-American for two of those years. I played the game the way it was intended to be played, I contributed what I could contribute as much as anybody did.. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports, Aug 31, 2013; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Taylor Martinez (3) rolls out against the Wyoming Cowboys at Memorial Stadium. He lamented that the Nebraska situation reminds him a lot of Army's fall from grace. OTWinter, Wally #67 (Sr.) OTWolfe, Bob #86 (So.) Nebraska fans couldn't help but dream big when the 1970 Huskers could throw knockout punches in so many ways. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Brownson completed 11 of 15 passes for 175 yards. From 1996-97, herushed for 1,534yards and 28 touchdowns, and passed for 2,677 yards and 18 sweets. On Sept. 26, 1970, the Husker football team shut out Army. How many teams had Joe Orduna, Jeff Kinney, Johnny Rodgers and Ingles as skill players on the same team? The 17-12 Orange Bowl win over LSU that clinched NUs first national title. Read more here. These quarterbacks have started for the National Football League's New England Patriots. 1. He also scattered45 touchdownsand 20 interceptions. In his only season as a starter thus far, Martinez succumbed to injuries and Nebraska paid the price, finishing last year on a downer. Gill lifted him, however, by making the spectacular pitch to I-back Jeff Smith who ran in for the 24-yardsweet tooth. Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, 12-year veteran QB Sage Rosenfels gave his thoughts on the situation in Lincoln. Sep 14, 2021 2:00 AM EDT. That's the list as I see it. 2 Notre Dame 38-28 at Los Angeles in the regular season finale. Crouch ended his NU career by holding 32 school records. To begin the 1970 season, NU was ranked No. Read more here. Heset the NU school record with 43 passing touchdowns, while ranking second with 5,476 total offensive yards and 79 touchdowns. The 1970 Cornhuskers championship season was notable for Devaney's rotation of two quarterbacks - Van Brownson and Jerry Tagge - in every game throughout the season. FR . Could they come through in crunch time? Like Berringer, Brownson didnt leave Nebraska. Read more here. $ jm[ ] -[%3x@B qp(\cg1x z 0i Jf d r HAQqa |('m!Pb@TyW f : |KrZ@ 7 . Nebraska has named Casey Thompson, a transfer from Texas, as its starting quarterback for next week's season opener against Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland. With Georgia Tech, Sims completed 364-of-633 passes for 4,464 yards, 30 touchdowns and 23 interceptions. The thriller over Oklahoma. 1 vote though that march to the top was still just beginning. Read more here. He accounted for four touchdowns in that game. So I missed out on the opportunity to start the season.. Named Most Outstanding Backof the Orange Bowls in 1971-72, he was a first-team All-American and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers. DEJohnson, Monte #37 (So.) Sorley racked up over 1,500 yards passing in 1978 for the Huskers, in only 172 attempts. Probably the best all-around athlete to play the position(and that's saying a LOT). As a three-year starter,Claridge was Bob Devaneys first at Nebraska. Frazier carried a 33-3 mark at Nebraska as a starting quarterback, and capped his remarkable career by becoming the first Husker ever to win the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting, received the UPI's Player-of-the-Year and The Sporting News Offensive Player-of-the-Year awards and was a finalist for the Davey O'Brien, Maxwell and the Walter Camp Player-of-the-Year awards. Research is spotty, OPS, teachers union agree on new contract with $7,200 boost in base pay, McKewon: After beating Missouri, 1970 Huskers got their first No. Onone of the biggest catches of Guy Ingles career a 80-yard touchdown in a win over Kansas it didnt hurt that he was on the field with the best player in Husker history, writes Sam McKewon. Brownson struck with an 80-yard touchdown pass to Guy Ingles. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images), Sep 18, 2004; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;University of Nebraska #12 Joe Dailey runs out of the pocket from University of Pittsburgh in the first half at Heinz Field.Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports () Copyright 2004 by Matthew Emmons, LINCOLN, NE SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Zac Taylor #13 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers throws against the Pittsburgh Panthers on September 17, 2005 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Tagge scored the winning touchdown, and the image of him twisting over the goal line, ball in the air, is a lasting memory of that title team. He led Nebraska to a victory over Texas Tech in the 1976 Astro Blue Bonnet Bowl. TELongwell, Brent #91 (So.) The Huskers produced 65 points against the Cowboys, the most by an NU team since 1922. Nebraska owned the day, shutting out Army 28-0 in an otherwise unremarkable game. HBCarstens, Jim #47 (So.) Nebraska Legend. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Cooper Hausmann 3. Check out the 50-year-old article recapping the game. You can cancel at any time. Starting with Jerry Tagge in 1971, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has produced six All-American quarterbacks. The Aggies defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Tommie Frazier (1992-95)
A four-year starter, Frazier led Nebraska to back-to-back national titles in 1994 and 1995, and nearly carried Nebraska to a third in 1993 against Florida State. Martinez's NFL Draft ascension. In 1997, Frost led the Huskers to a perfect 13-0 season and a national championship. Prior to Jayhawks game against the 1970 Huskers, Kansas coach Pepper Rodgers said, Nebraska is fearsome." Stats are important. You'll need to stay tuned to find out who the other five are. The game was not as close as the score indicates, as Iowa State put up two late touchdowns against Nebraska reserves in the 4th quarter after the Cornhuskers had run up a 54-17 lead with 5 minutes remaining to play. He left 48 hours later having lost a bathrobe to Nebraskas governor. PK "NVoa, mimetypeapplication/epub+zipPK "NV EPUB/package.opf Ms0 -m&e z4fi FxS[V% E " n-V+ix+6 . This group was on their way to watch the sandhill cranes during the great migration. I debated putting Humm over Ferragamo, but statistically, Ferragamo was just better. On Oct. 17, 1970, the Husker football bounced back from a 10-point deficit to defeat Kansas. We never quite got there, and probably put too much blame on the quarterback, and thus don't appreciate him and what he accomplished enough. Top-ranked Texas and #2 Ohio State both lost their bowl games earlier in the day, which allowed the Huskers to claim their first national championship. LCBMcGhee, Donnie #70 (Sr.) OTMiller, Jim (Unk) DEMorell, Pat #40 (Jr.) LBMorock, David #43 (Sr.) MONMurtaugh, Jerry #42 (Sr.) LBNewton, Bob #74 (Sr.) OTNewton, Clint #13 (Jr.) RCBNorberg, Bill #32 (So.) The new offense will feature a physical running game and an aggressive vertical passing, emphasizing the run-pass option. Featuring some of thegreatest college quarterbacks of all time, the best NebraskaQBs include names like Eric Crouch, Tommie Frazier, and Turner Gill,as well as former Nebraskastars Scott Frost andVince Ferragamo. Mandatory Credit: Preston Mack-USA TODAY Sports, UNIVERSITY PARK, PA SEPTEMBER 14: Quarterback Jammal Lord #10 of Nebraska rolls out with safety Calvin Lowry #10 of Penn State in pursuit during the NCAA football game at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania on September 14, 2002. Nebraska sophomore Cam Jurgens was named to the Rimington Trophy watch list. Van Brownson figures it was an option run of some sort in fall camp. Somehow, the Stanford transfer never earned All-America honors. Mandatory Credit: Earl Richardson/ALLSPORT, Sep 19, 1993; Pasadena, CA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommie Frazier (15) in action against the UCLA Bruins during the 1993 season at the Rose Bowl Stadium. It appears that Thompson will be starting under center (or in the shotgun) in the Week 0 clash in Europe. LINCOLN It was a play like almost any other in practice, and the tackle wasnt violent or memorable. QB. Tagge was the tough leader of Devaney's finest teams. Jerry Tagge, left, and Van Brownson, right, both played quarterback for Nebraska during the 1970 national championship season. And their meeting in 1970 epitomized the physicality of that rivalry especially o, Long before Nebraska joined the Big Ten, Bob Devaney recruited players from that part of the country. FBOrduna, Joe #31 (Sr.) HBPabis, Bob #66 (So.) Boyd Epley, who at the time was a pole vaulter with a bad back, revolutionized strength training more than 50 years ago and helped lay the fou, On Oct. 24, 1970, Husker football buried Oklahoma State in their most productive scoring since 1922. He set the single-season passing bar for his understudies Frank Patrick and Jerry Tagge. Early in his career, he broke the school's single-game total offense record. Coming up with five names is probably easy, but how they fit together to make a Top 5 list is a little less clear. And Brownsons rug burn got infected. Nebraska quarterback Van Brownson throws a pass as a pair of Missouri defenders close in during the Huskers' 35-10 win Oct. 3, 1970, in Lincoln. Winning every other game that year save the Big 12 title game toTexas, and winning out the next year and lobbying hard for the national titlewhich he got. With over eight minutes remaining, Jerry Tagge jumped over the pile from the 1-yard line for the game's final points, and the Blackshirts held on the rest of the way to preserve the win. When the 1970 Huskers opened the season, they didn't know they'd be national champions that year. Ken Stabler and Dan Fouts might have something to say about the best QB argument too. Boyd Epley, who at the time was a pole vaulter with a bad back, revolutionized strength training more than 50 years ago and helped lay the foundation for Bob Devaney's national champion Huskers. As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. Gdowskiwas a two-timeAcademic All-Big Eight performer in 1988-89. John Dolezal, a farmer near Bee, looks tough and determined while standing in the rain. Bourbon and Lacs. Character, perseverance, toughness. Gdowski's 13 rushing touchdowns tied Taylor's total. He also holds the distinction of being the only passer on the school's 1,000-yard list whose surname starts with "Q.". 5 all time. He finishedsecondin the HeismanTrophy voting, but received the UPI's and The Sporting News' Offensive Player of the Year awards. Over 1,300 yards passing and over 900 yards rushing. 5. Board Friday at 10:19 AM. DEHarvey, Phil #82 (Jr.) TEHauge, Bruce #48 (So.) Read more here. Check out the 50-year-old article recapping the game. Anyone whos ever played on AstroTurf knows what happened. Vote up the best quarterbacks of the 70s and help decide who was the GOAT QB of the 1970s. NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Half a century ago, the Nebraska-Oklahoma rivalry games offered a grand stage for the best Black college football players while the South dragged its feet on integration. Sr. Flint, Mich. Full Bio. Gill went 20-0 as a starter in Big 8 play, and was a three-time All Big-8 pick, and a second-team All-American as a senior. Simply put, Frazier is one of the greatest college football players of all-time. That group would go on to , On the 50th anniversary of the Huskers' first national championship, four members of that team are among the seven being inducted into the Neb. He was clutch, bringing the team back in the fourth quarter of the '94 title game against Miami. Back in those days you had loyalty to the school you signed with. He led the Cowboys to . He brought Nebraska back to winning after the doldrums of the Callahan years. Former Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey is now also former Louisville quarterback Luke McCaffrey. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports, Sep 04, 2010; Lincoln, NE; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Taylor Martinez (3) celebrates his touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Total Rams Yardage: 9,438. Heowns the longestrun from scrimmage in NU history (95 yards) and set the school'stotal offense mark at 7,915. Please check your email for a confirmation. Thats just the way it is.. He also holds the distinction of being the only passer on the school's 1,000-yard . Often dipping and dodging through defenders like "Smoking Joe," Tommiewas also the first Husker to win the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. He also held Nebraska's record for touchdown passes in a season for 30 years; his 20 surpassed Tagge's 17. Frost began his career at Stanford before transferring back to Nebraska, where he started in 1996 and 1997. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports, Oct 24, 2020; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) drops to throw during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. He was the Big Eight Offensive Player of the Week twice, and the Husker Player of the Week six times. Nebraskas offensive attack produced big numbers in 69. Check out how USC viewed their tie with the 1970 Huskers. There were a few names that I had forgotten were once starters for the Huskers, but the list does contain a few memorable players and Nebraska football legends. As a starter, Frazier was 33-3 over his career (including bowl games) and oh yeah, two national titles. He threw for only seven less touchdowns in one fewer season at the helm, and had far fewer picks. Mandatory Credit: Aubrey Washington, Sep 9,2000; South Bend, IN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback #7 ERIC CROUCH in action against Notre Dame Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. The 1971 Cornhuskers were one of the most dominant teams in college football history, winning twelve of their thirteen games by 24 points (or more) and defeating the next three teams in the final AP poll. Nebraska School History. His 57.2pass-completion rate led to5,850 career passing yardsNo. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports, Sep. 13, 2008; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Joe Ganz (12) celebrates as he scores a touchdown against New Mexico State Aggies defensive back Alphonso Powell (31) in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Read more here. Dave started in the Orange Bowl, Cotton Bowl and Sugar Bowl. As the OC at South Carolina last year, his unit averaged 31.5 points and 381 yards per game. The team was coached by Bob Devaney and played their home games in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. The quarterback gets the ball on most every play on offense, so even in some of the I-back driven offenses of the Devaney/Osborne eras, the quarterback was still very importantand had a lot to do with wins and losses. Statistically, he was good, but not record setting. DEPowell, Ralph #41 (So.) Obviously, this helps with stats as well, but if a guy has more than one year under center, he has more time to develop his skills, and more time to get wins. 7 overall pick. Nebraska held on to win 7-6. Nebraska's 1970 national championship team was fortunate to have two great quarterbacks in Jerry Tagge and Van Brownson. Featuring some of the greatest college quarterbacks of all time , the best Nebraska QBs include names like Eric Crouch, Tommie Frazier, and Turner Gill, as well as former Nebraska stars Scott Frost . Kearney, NE. He garnered postseason honors as the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year as a senior. Dave Humm (1972-74): An All-American, who set 12 Nebraska records during his career and went 27-7-2 as a starter. Multiple years as a starter. Here's our take in reverse order. Taylorwas 31-6 as a starter and led the team to the Sugar Bowl (1987), Fiesta Bowl (1988) and Orange Bowl (1989). I appreciated his (ability to stick with it). John Melton - Assistant Coach. S, Olds, Bill #44 (So.) Passing stats: 3,521 yards, 49.5 percent completion rate, 43 TDs, 11 INTsRushing stats: 1,955 rushing yards, 36 TDs. Follow along and see how great of a list it actually isor not, in your opinion, which is absolutely cool with the kid. Nebraska won the game, 38-24. The Nebraska quarterback, who started the final two games of the 1969 season and figured to be the guy in 1970, had his elbow skid along NUs new AstroTurf field. Check out the 50-year-old article recapping the game. Humm is the only QB on this list who wasnt a true dual threat, though that did not stop him from finishing his college career with 12 school records. Three Cornhuskers will be making their way to Indianapolis to showcase their talents to NFL scouts. In 1989, senior Gerry Gdowski became Nebraska's starting quarterback and both rushed and threw for more than 1,000 yards and accounted for 31 touchdowns as the Huskers went 10-2 and earned a . After that, it becomes more dicey with a lot of good quarterbacks to fit into those last four spots. And we did drink a couple beers together. DTSchmit, Bob #23 (So.) Intangibles. Claridgeorchestratedthe first two bowl-game victories for the program (Gotham in 1962, Orange in 1964). Top 10 lists are always a fun debate, everyone has their own opinion, and their own criteria for inclusion on such a list. It must also mean that they were pretty darn good to beat out other guys at the position. Vote up the best Nebraska quarterbacks of all time. As a junior,Lord set the school record for single-season rushing yards by a quarterback with 1,412. Bill Kosch, Donnie McGhee, Jerry Murtaugh, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 02:54. CDutton, John #90 (So.) The 1970 Huskers, coached by the legendary Bob Devaney, broke through on a grand night that capped a grand season, giving momentum to a fan base whose fervor has barely waned to this day. I'll be honest. OGBlahak, Joe #27 (So.) Which is perhaps why, when asked about quarterbacks he admired at Nebraska over the years, Brownson picks the one you might expect. Hide/Show Additional Information For Donnie McGhee . Nebraska was surprised to find themselves behind 10-20 with 10 minutes left in the 1st half, but battled back to take the lead with two more touchdowns before the break, and never let Kansas score again as they cruised to a 41-20 final. https://cornhuskerswire.usatoday.com/lists/the-last-30-opening-day-quarterbacks-for-nebraska/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Thats not going to stop us from reveling in Husker football on a fall Saturday, because 50 years ago, the Big Red was poised to become truly big. The Minnesota Golf Association named Husker golfer Kate Smith its 2020 womens co-player of the year. For now, Martinez is not an NFL-ready draft prospect. 's Lead, McKewon: What made Nebraska so hard to beat in 1970? Dan Wetzel and SI's Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger react to all of the latest developments surrounding Brandon Miller and the situation with the Alabama Crimson Tide's men's basketball program, following last week's revelation that Miller allegedly delivered the handgun that resulted in the murder of a Tuscaloosa woman in January.Over the weekend, attention to this situation only grew . Nearly beat a pretty darn good Colorado team that ended up with one loss and ranked fourth in both polls. Tagge earned multiple All-America honors in 71 before becoming a first-round pick of his hometown Green Bay Packers. Frazier was 33-3 as a starter. Fran Tarkenton was also a standout QB of the decade. Read more here. However, after that game, he was dominant. CJanssen, Bill #55 (Jr.) CJennings, Henry #38 (Jr.) MONJohnson, Carl #71 (Jr.) OTJohnson, Doug #64 (So.) In 1974, he led the Big Eight in passing and set a school record with15 straight completionsboth good reasons why he was namedan All-American. TEStrong, Jon #49 (So.) The 1970 Huskers young defense was fueling local anticipation that Minnesota could score with Nebraska. Monte Kiffin - Assistant Coach. Players so good that, in 1970 and 1971, the second-best team in the nation might have been the Husker backups. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports, Sep 9, 2017; Eugene, OR, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tanner Lee (13) throws the ball in the first half Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. The Huskers went 11-0-1 to win the first of two consecutive national championships . He finished third in career passing and first in offensive touchdowns, with 88. He replaced the inactive Frazier in 1994 and hit the ground running, and passing. Taylor holds the Nebraska school record for single-season passing yards (3,197), single-season total offense (3,165) and single-season touchdown passes (26). Take a look at this list of 70s QBs and see who stacks up. The Greatest College Football Quarterbacks of All Time, The Most Underrated College Football Player. MGPeetz, Mike #33 (So.) The Best University of Georgia Football Players of All Time, Every Quarterback To Achieve A Perfect Passer Rating. [NCqS wks.G*8 p)]d}TI F\ nh( 8M)q3Y)D="6_ -D '%B . They are listed in order of the date of each player's first start at quarterback for the Patriots. He was one of three quarterbacks in NCAA history to rush for 3,000 yards and pass for 4,000 yards in a career, while becoming just the 13th quarterback in NCAA history to rush and pass for 1,000 yards in the same season in 2001. The 2001 Heisman Trophy winner the Huskers only QB to win the award is one of the best option quarterbacks in the games history. As soon as you started doing that, one of the two quarterbacks would transfer. Only two others have rushed for over 1,000 at Nebraska. On Oct. 3, 1970, the Husker football team defeated Minnesota. Martinez teamed with I-backs Roy Helu Jr. and Rex Burkhead to form a triple threat in the backfield. Points/G: 35.5 (4th of 123) Points Against: 189. Rainfalls of double the average amount put John and other farmers in a difficult position in 1973. Winning. Current team members are listed in bold. Below is a list of the last 30 opening-day quarterbacks for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Other than these two, none of NU's single-season passing leaders attempted under 200 passes. After the 1996 Arizona State game, I would have headed the"tar and feather Scott Frost" committee. Passing 189-306 2,863 . He was a two-time All-Big Eight selection and put up some pretty impressive career statistical numbers. Lists of NFL starting quarterbacks New England Patriots Franchise Encyclopedia Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport, 12 Sep 1997: Quarterback Scott Frost of the Nebraska Cornhuskers looks to pass the ball during a game against the Central Florida Golden Knights at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. In terms of ranking the NU quarterbacks, my crack staff found it a one-writerjobmine. It includes the best starting quarterbacks throughout Nebraska footballhistory, including current quarterbacks and past ones. List of all New England Patriots starting quarterbacks. After winning their next nine games, including all seven in the Big 8, Nebraska was ranked third in the nation entering the 1971 Orange Bowl against #5 LSU of the SEC. The following is the New England Patriots all-time roster, browsable by last name or position. [1][2][3], Adkins, John #57 (Jr.) DEAnderson, Frosty #89 (So.) It was also NU's longest run from scrimmage the whole season. In fact, one of the hot topics every offseason is which player at the position is going to break out and be The Man during the upcoming season. Gen. William C. Westmoreland arrived in Lincoln in 1970 seeking to win a red cowboy hat. He was drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers with the No. He went 22-8-2 as a starter and teamed up with Thunder Thornton in the backfield. Somebody named Johnny Rodgers scored the other one with the famous punt return. Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys (1970-1979) This former Heisman winner played every single season in the 1970s, finishing with an 84-29 record as a starting quarterback. They are (oldest to youngest)Jerry Tagge, Turner Gill, Steve Taylor, Tommie Frazier, Scott Frost, and Eric Crouch. A four-year starter from Bradenton, FL, Frazier was good. MONPeriard, Ed #56 (Sr.) MGPitts, John #80 (So.) Nebraska quarterback Van Brownson rushes during the Huskers' 28-0 win against Army on Sept. 16, 1970, in Lincoln. Heres our take in reverse order. He became the first single-season 2,000-yard passer at Nebraska since Vince Ferragamo in 1976. Get more stories delivered right to your email. So he was going to be remembered. Dailey set a trend; Zac Taylor, Sam Keller and Joe Ganz surpassed the mark after him. Nebraska will run a new offense in 2023, led by coordinator Marcus Satterfield. Only a one-year starter, we always wondered what another year might have brought. The pictures in this set were all taken in the mid-1970s (most in 1973) in the eastern part of the state by photographer Charles ORear for the EPAs DocumericaProject. Journal Star Library Reach the writer at 402-473-7435 or bwagner@journalstar.com . A backup to Steve Taylor for most of his time at NU, Gerrygot loose for 925yards rushing in 1989. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Two national titles, what more needs to be said? Nebraska entered the game as a two-touchdown underdog to a USC squad fresh off a 42-21 whipping of Alabama in Birmingham, but never trailed the Trojans during the course of the game. DTGlover, Rich #79 (So.) Read more here. Joe Ganz is No. On Oct. 24, 1970, the Husker football buried Oklahoma State in their most productive scoring since 1922. Tagge won Nebraskas first two national titles, in 1970 and 71, putting him in rare company with Tommie Frazier. And the Cornhuskers have had no shortage of star quarterbacks. Read more here. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports, Sep 3, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong (4) runs against Fresno State Bulldogs linebacker Brandon Hughes (19) in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Trophy watch list could score with Nebraska appears that Thompson will be under. 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