2016 Nebraska Football Spring Game

April 16, 2016 - Lincoln, NE. -  On an almost perfect Saturday afternoon, the annual Red-White game was played in front of an announced attendance of 72,992 faithful Cornhusker fans.  Even though the game was scripted both on offense and defense it gave the fans excitement to watch their favorite players battle for depth chart positions.

The game ended on the last play of the fourth quarter when White team freshman defensive back Kyle Kasun, from Papillion, Nebraska, intercepted Red team freshman quarterback Patrick O'Brien's pass.  Because of incentive scoring rules, the White team defeated the Red team 46-41.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers will be in again action on Saturday, September 3rd when they host the Fresno State Bulldogs.

 

Woodman Tower Lit Red for Nebraska Volleyball Title

Dec 19, 2015 - Omaha, NE -The Woodman Tower located in downtown Omaha was lit red Saturday night to honor the University of Nebraska Women's Volleyball 2015 National Championship.

Nebraska Volleyball Wins National Chamionship

Dec 19, 2015 - Omaha, NE - The #4 ranked Nebraska Cornhusker Women's Volleyball team defeated #3 Texas Longhorns in three straight sets to win the 2015 NCAA Volleyball Championship.

It only took the Cornhuskers 1 hour and 45 minutes to sweep the Longhorns 25-23, 25-23 and 25-21 in front of a sellout crowd of 17,561at the Centurylink Center.  This was the second night that fans broke the NCAA volleyball attendance record.  Thursday night semi-final crowd of 17,551 broke the previous mark of 17,206 in 2006.

Nebraska wins its fourth NCAA National Title in program history, matching UCLA third all-time.  Only Penn State and Stanford have won more titles.  

Congratulations!

 

Nebraska defeats Michigan State but not without controversy

Nov 07, 2015 - Lincoln, NE. - The #6 ranked Michigan State Spartans came to Lincoln with hopes of keeping their undefeated season and Big Ten/National Title quest alive.

With temperatures in the mid-40's, a sellout crowd of 90,094 cheered as Nebraska took a 10-3 first quarter lead.  The Cornhusker defense gave up fourteen points in the second and third quarters and had their backs against the wall trailing 31-20 to start the fourth quarter.

The Spartans were held to only seven fourth quarter points as they watched Nebraska chip away and cut the lead to five points with 1:47 after a Tommy Armstrong one yard run and Drew Brown extra point.  Michigan State got the ball back on the Nebraska 44 yard line.  Their possession ended with a 38 yard punt giving the ball back to Nebraska on their own nine yard line with 00:55 seconds remaining.  After three plays, the Cornhusker offense advanced the ball to the Michigan State 30 yard line.  Tommy Armstrong Jr. completed a 30 yard touchdown pass to Brandon Reilly with 00:17 seconds left on the clock.  Nebraska took the lead after a failed two point conversion 39-38.  The touchdown pass was reviewed by game officials because Reilly had left the playing field (during his pass route), reentered and made the catch.

Nebraska improved to 4-6, 2-4 and Michigan State fell to 8-1, 4-1 for the season.

Northwestern 30 Nebraska 28

Oct 24, 2015 - Lincoln, NE. - On a beautiful sunny fall Saturday, the Northwestern Wildcats came to Lincoln with a two game loosing skid.  Nebraska entered the game with confidence after a well needed victory on Oct. 17th in Minneapolis against the Minnesota Gophers.

Northwestern lead at the half 17-12.  Nebraska came out in the third quarter to take a 19-17 lead on a Tommy Armstrong Jr. 4 yd rushing touchdown.  Nebraska out scored Northwestern in the 2nd half 16-13 but came up short after Northwestern ran out the clock.  Final: Northwestern 30 Nebraska 28.

Game statistical leaders:  Terrell Newby, 16 carries for 53 yards; Tommy Armstrong Jr., 24-48-1 for 298 yards passing-12 carries for 35 yards; Jordan Westerkamp, 5 receptions for 92 yards; and punter Sam Foltz, 6 punts for 304 yards- 50.7 per punt avg.

Huskers hang on to beat Southern Mississppi

September 26, 2015 Lincoln, NE:  On a beautiful fall day in front of another sellout crowd of 89,899 fans the Nebraska Cornhuskers improved their record to 2-2 under new head coach Mike Riley by defeating non-conference opponent Southern Mississippi.

Nebraska lead at halftime 22-0 and maintained their 22 point lead at the end of 3 quarters after exchanging touchdowns with the Golden Eagles.  Southern Mississippi scored 21 points in the 4th quarter but came up short even after finishing the game with 447 passing yards.  The Blackshirts limited their opponent to just 11 total yards rushing.

Nebraska takes on Big Ten opponent Illinois next Saturday.

Hail Mary!

On September 5, 2015 a sell out crowd of 89,959 packed Memorial Stadium to watch the Mike Riley era begin.  On field temps were 100+ degrees and were similar in the stands.

It had the appearance of a Nebraska come back victory after being down 24-14 at the half until BYU quarterback Tanner Mangum dropped back to pass and launched his game winning 42 yd. Hail Mary to teammate receiver Mitch Matthews. The Nebraska players and crowd were stunned. Only the BYU faithful were heard cheering in the SW corner of the stadium.

BYU defeated Nebraska 33-28.

This photo was shot from the north end zone 110 yds away. (400mm, ISO 400, f/4.0, 1/1000)