# 2019 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team

The 2019 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by second-year head coach Scott Frost and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. They were members of the West Division of the Big Ten Conference. They finished the season 5–7, 3–6 in Big Ten play to finish in a tie for fifth place in the West Division.

## Offseason
### Recruiting
#### Position key

| Back | B | Center | C | Cornerback | CB | Defensive back | DB |
| Defensive end | DE | Defensive lineman | DL | Defensive tackle | DT | End | E |
| Fullback | FB | Guard | G | Halfback | HB | Kicker | K |
| Kickoff returner | KR | Offensive tackle | OT | Offensive lineman | OL | Linebacker | LB |
| Long snapper | LS | Punter | P | Punt returner | PR | Quarterback | QB |
| Running back | RB | Safety | S | Tight end | TE | Wide receiver | WR |

#### Recruits

The Cornhuskers signed a total of 24 scholarship recruits during the Early Signing Period on December 19, 2018.

##### Scholarship recruits

US college sports recruiting information for 2019 recruits :
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date |
| Matthew Anderson OT | Leesville, LA | Leesville | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 250 lb (110 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 75 |||||||
| Brant Banks OT | Houston, TX | Westbury Christian School | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 265 lb (120 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 75 |||||||
| Bryce Benhart OT | Lakeville, MN | Lakville North | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 305 lb (138 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81 |||||||
| Darien Chase ATH | Vancouver, WA | Union | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 |||||||
| Myles Farmer S | Atlanta, GA | Westlake | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 194 lb (88 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 |||||||
| Jimmy Fritzsche OT | Greenville, SC | Greenville | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: N/A ESPN grade: NR |||||||
| Jamin Graham DE | Atalla, AL | Etowah | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78 |||||||
| Jackson Hannah LB | Nashville, TN | Montgomery Bell Academy | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Dec, 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78 |||||||
| Nick Henrich LB | Omaha, NE | Omaha Burke | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 |||||||
| Chris Hickman TE | Omaha, NE | Omaha Burke | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 |||||||
| Demariyon Houston WR | Oklahoma City, OK | Millwood | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 |||||||
| Rahmir Johnson RB | Oradell, NJ | Bergen Catholic | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 173 lb (78 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 |||||||
| Michael Lynn OT | Englewood, CO | Cherry Creek | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 291 lb (132 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 |||||||
| Luke McCaffrey ATH | Littleton, CO | Valor Christian | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 83 |||||||
| Jamie Nance ATH | Blanchard, OK | Blanchard | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 |||||||
| Garret Nelson DE | Scottsbluff, NE | Scottsbluff | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 74 |||||||
| Mosai Newsom DE | Waverly, IA | Waverly-Shell Rock | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 252 lb (114 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 |||||||
| Quinton Newsome S | Suwanee, GA | North Gwinnett | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 |||||||
| Ethan Piper DT | Norfolk, NE | Norfolk Catholic | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 275 lb (125 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 74 |||||||
| Noa Pola-Gates S | Gilbert, AZ | Williams Field | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jan 19, 2019 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81 |||||||
| Ty Robinson DE | Gilbert, AZ | Higley | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 |||||||
| Wan'Dale Robinson ATH | Frankfort, KY | Western Hills | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 |||||||
| Garrett Snodgrass ATH | York, NE | York | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 217 lb (98 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76 |||||||
| Ronald Thompkins RB | Loganville, GA | Grayson | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 |||||||
| Javin Wright CB | Chandler, AZ | Hamilton | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78 |||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 15 247Sports: 15 ESPN: 18 |||||||
| Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Nebraska Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 6, 2019. "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 6, 2019. "2019 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 6, 2019. |||||||

##### Walk-on recruits

US college sports recruiting information for 2019 recruits :
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date |
| John Bullock DB | Omaha, NE | Creighton Prep | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Grant Detlefsen P | Lincoln, NE | Lincoln Southeast | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| John Goodwin ATH | Lincoln, NE | Lincoln High | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | Feb 2, 2019 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Tyson Guzman S | Omaha, NE | Westside | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Jan 5, 2019 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Gabe Heins K | Kearney, NE | Kearney | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Jacob Herbek TE | Grand Island, NE | Grand Island Central Catholic | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Jan 21, 2019 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Matt Huser DL | Omaha, NE | Millard West | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Garrett Hustedt LB | Omaha, NE | Elkhorn Mt. Michael | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Jan 21, 2019 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Austin Jablonski QB | Lincoln, NE | Pius X | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Dec 24, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Cooper Jewett RB | Omaha, NE | Elkhorn South | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Dylan Jorgensen K | Lincoln, NE | Lincoln Southwest | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Riley Kinney WR | Loveland, CO | Loveland | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Jan 19, 2019 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Cam Kleinschmidt DB | Lincoln, NE | Lincoln High | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Nick Leader LB | Lincoln, NE | Lincoln (NE) Southwest | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Caden McCormack LB | Lincoln, NE | Lincoln Southwest | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Brayden Miller QB | Kearney, NE | Kearney | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 203 lb (92 kg) | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Riley Moses C | Fairmont, NE | Fillmore Central | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 265 lb (120 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Garrett Nuss OL | Sutton, NE | Sutton | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Luke Reimer ATH | Lincoln, NE | Lincoln North Star | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Eli Richter OL | Kearney, NE | Kearney Catholic | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Braden Sellon LB | Lincoln, NE | Lincoln East | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Sam Shurtleff LB | Watkinsville, GA | Oconee County | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Noah Stafursky OL | York, NE | York | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 310 lb (140 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Zach Weinmaster WR | Loveland, CO | Loveland | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Nov 18, 2018 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: |||||||
| Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "2019 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. |||||||

### Transfers
#### Outgoing

| Name | Number | Position | Height | Weight | Class | Hometown | Destination |
| Greg Bell | #25 | RB | 6'0" | 205 | Junior | Chula Vista, CA | San Diego State |
| Cole Frahm | #39 | K | 6'5" | 210 | Sophomore | Omaha, NE | South Dakota State |
| Branden Hohenstein | #47 | TE | 6'4" | 205 | Junior | Jackson, NE | Abilene Christian |
| Tyjon Lindsey | #1 | WR | 5'9" | 160 | Sophomore | Las Vegas, NV | Oregon State |
| Justin McGriff | #13 | WR | 6'6" | 210 | RS-Freshman | Tampa, FL | ASA College |
| Guy Thomas | #18 | LB | 6'3" | 230 | Sophomore | Miami, FL | Colorado |
| Caleb Lightbourn | #35 | P | 6'3" | 250 | Senior | Washougal, WA | Oregon State |
| Breon Dixon | #34 | OLB | 5'11" | 205 | Junior | Suwanee, GA | Iowa Western CC |
| Cam'ron Jones | #29 | DB | 6'1" | 180 | RS-Freshman | Mansfield, TX | Southern Methodist |
| Quayshon Alexander | #30 | OLB | 6'3" | 250 | Junior | Wayne, NJ | Towson |

#### Incoming

| Name | Number | Position | Height | Weight | Class | Hometown | Previous School |
| Darrion Daniels | #79 | DL | 6'4" | 340 | Senior | Dallas, TX | Oklahoma State |
| Kanawai Noa | #9 | WR | 6'0" | 200 | Senior | Honolulu, HI | California |
| Dedrick Mills | #26 | RB | 5'11" | 220 | Junior | Waycross, GA | Garden City CC |
| Travis Vokolek | #83 | TE | 6'6" | 250 | Junior | Springfield, MO | Rutgers |

### Spring scrimmage

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| White | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| • Red | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 24 |

## Preseason
### Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released
| Award | Player | Position | Year |
| Lott Trophy | Mohamed Barry | LB | SR |
| Maxwell Award | Adrian Martinez | QB | SO |
| Davey O'Brien Award | Adrian Martinez | QB | SO |
| Biletnikoff Award | JD Spielman | WR | JR |
| John Mackey Award | Jack Stoll | TE | JR |
| Butkus Award | Mohamed Barry | LB | SR |
| Dodd Trophy | Scott Frost | HC | |
| Wuerffel Trophy | Ben Stille | DL | JR |
| Walter Camp Award | Adrian Martinez | QB | SO |
| Polynesian College Football Player Of The Year Award | Kanawai Noa | WR | SR |
| Manning Award | Adrian Martinez | QB | SO |

### Preseason Big Ten poll

Although the Big Ten Conference has not held an official preseason poll since 2010, Cleveland.com has polled sports journalists representing all member schools as a de facto preseason media poll since 2011. In the 2019 poll, Nebraska was projected to win the West Division.
East :
| Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
| 1 | Michigan | 222 (20) |
| 2 | Ohio State | 214 (14) |
| 3 | Michigan State | 156 |
| 4 | Penn State | 154 |
| 5 | Indiana | 86.5 |
| 6 | Maryland | 82.5 |
| 7 | Rutgers | 37 |
West :
| Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
| 1 | Nebraska | 198 (14) |
| 2 | Iowa | 194.5 (14) |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 172.5 (4) |
| 4 | Northwestern | 142.5 (1) |
| 5 | Purdue | 110.5 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 100 (1) |
| 7 | Illinois | 34 |
Media poll (Big Ten Championship) :
| Rank | Team | Votes |
| 1 | Michigan over Nebraska | 8 |
| 2 | Michigan over Iowa | 8 |
| 3 | Ohio State over Iowa | 6 |
| 4 | Ohio State over Nebraska | 4 |
| 5 | Ohio State over Wisconsin | 3 |
| 6 | Nebraska over Michigan | 2 |
| 7 | Michigan over Wisconsin | 1 |
| 8 | Ohio State over Minnesota | 1 |
| 9 | Northwestern over Michigan | 1 |

## Schedule

The 2019 schedule consisted of seven home and five away games in the regular season. Nebraska hosted conference foes Ohio State, Northwestern, Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa and the Cornhuskers traveled to play Illinois, Minnesota, Purdue and Maryland in Big Ten play.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
| August 31 | 11:00 am | South Alabama* | No. 24 | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE | ESPN | W 35–21 | 89,502 |
| September 7 | 2:30 pm | at Colorado* | No. 25 | Folsom FieldBoulder, CO (rivalry) | FOX | L 31–34 $^{OT}$ | 52,829 |
| September 14 | 7:00 pm | Northern Illinois* | | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE | FS1 | W 44–8 | 89,593 |
| September 21 | 7:00 pm | at Illinois | | Memorial StadiumChampaign, IL | BTN | W 42–38 | 44,512 |
| September 28 | 6:30 pm | No. 5 Ohio State | | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE (College GameDay) | ABC | L 7–48 | 89,759 |
| October 5 | 3:00 pm | Northwestern | | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE | FOX | W 13–10 | 89,348 |
| October 12 | 6:30 pm | at Minnesota | | TCF Bank StadiumMinneapolis, MN (rivalry) | FS1 | L 7–34 | 43,502 |
| October 26 | 2:30 pm | Indiana | | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE | BTN | L 31–38 | 89,317 |
| November 2 | 11:00 am | at Purdue | | Ross-Ade StadiumWest Lafayette, IN | FOX | L 27–31 | 50,606 |
| November 16 | 11:00 am | No. 14 Wisconsin | | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE (Freedom Trophy) | BTN | L 21–37 | 88,842 |
| November 23 | 2:30 pm | at Maryland | | Maryland StadiumCollege Park, MD | BTN | W 54–7 | 34,082 |
| November 29 | 1:30 pm | No. 17 Iowa | | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE (Heroes Game) | BTN | L 24–27 | 89,039 |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings (after November 5) released prior to gameAll times are in Central time ||||||||

## Roster and coaching staff
### Depth chart

Defense :
* FS
* Marquel Dismuke
* Eli Sullivan
* Isaiah Stalbird
| NICKEL | ILB | ILB | OLB |
| JoJo Domann | Mohamed Barry | Collin Miller | Alex Davis Caleb Tannor |
| ⋅ | Luke Reimer | Will Honas | Garrett Nelson |
* SS
* Cam Taylor-Britt
* Eric Lee
* CB
* Lamar Jackson
* Quinton Newsome
| DE | NT | DE |
| Khalil Davis | Darrion Daniels | Carlos Davis |
| Deontre Thomas | Damian Daniels | Ben Stille |
* CB
* Dicaprio Bootle
* Cam Taylor-Britt Braxton Clark
Offense :
* WR
* Wan'Dale Robinson
* Kade Warner Jeavon Mcquitty
* WR
* Kanwai Noa
* Mike Williams
| LT | LG | C | RG | RT |
| Brenden Jaimes | Trent Hixson | Cam Jurgens | Boe Wilson | Matt Farniok |
| Broc Bando | John Raridon | Will Farniok | Matt Sichterman | Bryce Benhart |
* TE
* Jack Stoll
* Austin Allen
* Kurt Rafdel
* WR
* JD Spielman
* Jaron Woodyard
* QB
* Adrian Martinez
* Noah Vedral
* Luke McCaffrey
* Key reserves
* Season-ending injury Number of games played S Deontai Williams (1) OT Christian Gaylord (0)
* RB
* Dedrick Mills
* Maurice Washington Wan'Dale Robinson
* Wyatt Mazour
* Special teams
* PK 5
* P Issac Armstrong
* KR Wan'Dale Robinson
* PR JD Spielman
* LS Chase Urbach

## Game summaries
### South Alabama

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| South Alabama | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
| • No. 24 Nebraska | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
South Alabama Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Adrian Martinez |
| Running Back | Dedrick Mills |
| Wide Receiver | Wan'Dale Robinson |
| Wide Receiver | Mike Williams |
| Wide Receiver | JD Spielman |
| Tight End | Jack Stoll |
| Left Tackle | Brenden Jaimes |
| Left Guard | Trent Hixson |
| Center | Cam Jurgens |
| Right Guard | Boe Wilson |
| Right Tackle | Matt Farniok |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Carlos Davis |
| Nose Tackle | Darrion Daniels |
| Defensive End | Khalil Davis |
| Outside Linebacker | Alex Davis |
| Inside Linebacker | Collin Miller |
| Inside Linebacker | Mohamed Barry |
| Outside Linebacker | Caleb Tannor |
| Nickelback | JoJo Domann |
| Cornerback | Dicaprio Bootle |
| Strong Safety | Deontai Williams |
| Free Safety | Marquel Dismuke |
| Cornerback | Lamar Jackson |

### At Colorado

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
| No. 25 Nebraska | 7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
| • Colorado | 0 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 3 | 34 |
Colorado Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Adrian Martinez |
| Running Back | Maurice Washington |
| Wide Receiver | Wan'Dale Robinson |
| Wide Receiver | Kanawai Noa |
| Wide Receiver | JD Spielman |
| Tight End | Jack Stoll |
| Left Tackle | Brenden Jaimes |
| Left Guard | Trent Hixson |
| Center | Cam Jurgens |
| Right Guard | Boe Wilson |
| Right Tackle | Matt Farniok |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Carlos Davis |
| Nose Tackle | Darrion Daniels |
| Defensive End | Khalil Davis |
| Outside Linebacker | Alex Davis |
| Inside Linebacker | Collin Miller |
| Inside Linebacker | Mohamed Barry |
| Cornerback | Cam Taylor-Britt |
| Cornerback | Dicaprio Bootle |
| Strong Safety | Eric Lee |
| Free Safety | Marquel Dismuke |
| Cornerback | Lamar Jackson |

### Northern Illinois

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Northern Illinois | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| • Nebraska | 10 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 44 |
North Illinois Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Adrian Martinez |
| Running Back | Maurice Washington |
| Wide Receiver | Wan'Dale Robinson |
| Wide Receiver | Kanawai Noa |
| Wide Receiver | JD Spielman |
| Tight End | Jack Stoll |
| Left Tackle | Brenden Jaimes |
| Left Guard | Trent Hixson |
| Center | Cam Jurgens |
| Right Guard | Boe Wilson |
| Right Tackle | Matt Farniok |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Carlos Davis |
| Nose Tackle | Darrion Daniels |
| Defensive End | Khalil Davis |
| Outside Linebacker | Alex Davis |
| Inside Linebacker | Collin Miller |
| Inside Linebacker | Mohamed Barry |
| Outside Linebacker | Caleb Tannor |
| Nickelback | JoJo Domann |
| Cornerback | Dicaprio Bootle |
| Strong Safety | Cam Taylor-Britt |
| Free Safety | Marquel Dismuke |
| Cornerback | Lamar Jackson |

### At Illinois

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • Nebraska | 7 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 42 |
| Illinois | 14 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 38 |
Nebraska trailed for most of the game, then came back to beat Illinois 42–38. With the victory, the Huskers got their first road win under Scott Frost and their 900th overall win in program history.
Illinois Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Adrian Martinez |
| Running Back | Maurice Washingtion |
| Wide Receiver | Wan'Dale Robinson |
| Wide Receiver | Kanawai Noa |
| Wide Receiver | JD Spielman |
| Tight End | Jack Stoll |
| Left Tackle | Brenden Jaimes |
| Left Guard | Trent Hixson |
| Center | Cam Jurgens |
| Right Guard | Boe Wilson |
| Right Tackle | Matt Farniok |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Carlos Davis |
| Nose Tackle | Darrion Daniels |
| Defensive End | Khalil Davis |
| Outside Linebacker | Alex Davis |
| Inside Linebacker | Collin Miller |
| Inside Linebacker | Mohamed Barry |
| Outside Linebacker | Caleb Tannor |
| Nickelback | JoJo Domann |
| Cornerback | Dicaprio Bootle |
| Strong Safety | Cam Taylor-Britt |
| Free Safety | Marquel Dismuke |
| Cornerback | Lamar Jackson |

### Ohio State

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • No. 5 Ohio State | 14 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 48 |
| Nebraska | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Ohio State Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Adrian Martinez |
| Running Back | Dedrick Mills |
| Wide Receiver | Wan'Dale Robinson |
| Wide Receiver | Kanawai Noa |
| Wide Receiver | JD Spielman |
| Tight End | Jack Stoll |
| Left Tackle | Brenden Jaimes |
| Left Guard | Trent Hixson |
| Center | Cam Jurgens |
| Right Guard | Boe Wilson |
| Right Tackle | Matt Farniok |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Carlos Davis |
| Nose Tackle | Darrion Daniels |
| Defensive End | Khalil Davis |
| Outside Linebacker | Alex Davis |
| Inside Linebacker | Collin Miller |
| Inside Linebacker | Mohamed Barry |
| Nickelback | JoJo Domann |
| Cornerback | Dicaprio Bootle |
| Strong Safety | Cam Taylor-Britt |
| Free Safety | Marquel Dismuke |
| Cornerback | Lamar Jackson |

### Northwestern

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Northwestern | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| • Nebraska | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
Northwestern Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Adrian Martinez |
| Running Back | Dedrick Mills |
| Wide Receiver | Wan'Dale Robinson |
| Wide Receiver | Kanawai Noa |
| Wide Receiver | JD Spielman |
| Tight End | Jack Stoll |
| Left Tackle | Brenden Jaimes |
| Left Guard | Trent Hixson |
| Center | Cam Jurgens |
| Right Guard | Boe Wilson |
| Right Tackle | Matt Farniok |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Carlos Davis |
| Nose Tackle | Darrion Daniels |
| Defensive End | Ben Stille |
| Outside Linebacker | Alex Davis |
| Inside Linebacker | Collin Miller |
| Inside Linebacker | Mohamed Barry |
| Nickelback | JoJo Domann |
| Cornerback | Dicaprio Bootle |
| Strong Safety | Cam Taylor-Britt |
| Free Safety | Marquel Dismuke |
| Cornerback | Lamar Jackson |

### At Minnesota

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Nebraska | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| • Minnesota | 7 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 34 |
Minnesota Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Noah Vedral |
| Running Back | Maurice Washington |
| Wide Receiver | Wan'Dale Robinson |
| Wide Receiver | Kanawai Noa |
| Wide Receiver | JD Spielman |
| Tight End | Jack Stoll |
| Left Tackle | Brenden Jaimes |
| Left Guard | Trent Hixson |
| Center | Cam Jurgens |
| Right Guard | Boe Wilson |
| Right Tackle | Matt Farniok |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Carlos Davis |
| Nose Tackle | Darrion Daniels |
| Defensive End | Khalil Davis |
| Outside Linebacker | Alex Davis |
| Inside Linebacker | Collin Miller |
| Inside Linebacker | Mohamed Barry |
| Outside Linebacker | Caleb Tannor |
| Nickelback | JoJo Domann |
| Cornerback | Dicaprio Bootle |
| Strong Safety | Cam Taylor-Britt |
| Free Safety | Marquel Dismuke |
| Cornerback | Lamar Jackson |

### Indiana

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • Indiana | 9 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 38 |
| Nebraska | 14 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 31 |
Indiana Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Noah Vedral/Adrian Martinez |
| Running Back | Dedrick Mills |
| Wide Receiver | Wan'Dale Robinson |
| Wide Receiver | Kanawai Noa |
| Wide Receiver | JD Spielman |
| Tight End | Jack Stoll |
| Left Tackle | Brenden Jaimes |
| Left Guard | Trent Hixson |
| Center | Cam Jurgens |
| Right Guard | Boe Wilson |
| Right Tackle | Matt Farniok |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Carlos Davis |
| Nose Tackle | Darrion Daniels |
| Defensive End | Khalil Davis |
| Outside Linebacker | Alex Davis |
| Inside Linebacker | Collin Miller |
| Inside Linebacker | Mohamed Barry |
| Nickelback | JoJo Domann |
| Cornerback | Dicaprio Bootle |
| Strong Safety | Cam Taylor-Britt |
| Free Safety | Marquel Dismuke |
| Cornerback | Lamar Jackson |

### At Purdue

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Nebraska | 10 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 27 |
| • Purdue | 0 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 31 |
Purdue Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Adrian Martinez |
| Running Back | Dedrick Mills |
| Wide Receiver | Kade Warner |
| Wide Receiver | Kanawai Noa |
| Wide Receiver | JD Spielman |
| Tight End | Jack Stoll |
| Left Tackle | Brenden Jaimes |
| Left Guard | Trent Hixson |
| Center | Cam Jurgens |
| Right Guard | Boe Wilson |
| Right Tackle | Matt Farniok |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Carlos Davis |
| Nose Tackle | Darrion Daniels |
| Defensive End | Khalil Davis |
| Outside Linebacker | Alex Davis |
| Inside Linebacker | Collin Miller |
| Inside Linebacker | Mohamed Barry |
| Nickelback | JoJo Domann |
| Cornerback | Braxton Clark |
| Strong Safety | Dicaprio Bootle |
| Free Safety | Marquel Dismuke |
| Cornerback | Lamar Jackson |

### Wisconsin

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • No. 14 Wisconsin | 7 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 37 |
| Nebraska | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Wisconsin Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Adrian Martinez |
| Running Back | Dedrick Mills |
| Wide Receiver | Kade Warner |
| Wide Receiver | Kanawai Noa |
| Wide Receiver | JD Spielman |
| Tight End | Jack Stoll |
| Left Tackle | Brenden Jaimes |
| Left Guard | Trent Hixson |
| Center | Cam Jurgens |
| Right Guard | Boe Wilson |
| Right Tackle | Matt Farniok |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Ben Stille |
| Nose Tackle | Darrion Daniels |
| Defensive End | Khalil Davis |
| Outside Linebacker | Alex Davis |
| Inside Linebacker | Collin Miller |
| Inside Linebacker | Mohamed Barry |
| Nickelback | JoJo Domann |
| Cornerback | Cam Taylor-Britt |
| Strong Safety | Dicaprio Bootle |
| Free Safety | Marquel Dismuke |
| Cornerback | Lamar Jackson |

### At Maryland

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • Nebraska | 17 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 54 |
| Maryland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Maryland Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Adrian Martinez |
| Running Back | Dedrick Mills |
| Wide Receiver | Mike Williams |
| Wide Receiver | Kade Warner |
| Wide Receiver | JD Spielman |
| Tight End | Jack Stoll |
| Left Tackle | Brenden Jaimes |
| Left Guard | Trent Hixson |
| Center | Cam Jurgens |
| Right Guard | Boe Wilson |
| Right Tackle | Matt Farniok |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Carlos Davis |
| Nose Tackle | Darrion Daniels |
| Defensive End | Khalil Davis |
| Outside Linebacker | Alex Davis |
| Inside Linebacker | Collin Miller |
| Inside Linebacker | Mohamed Barry |
| Nickelback | JoJo Domann |
| Cornerback | Cam Taylor-Britt |
| Strong Safety | Dicaprio Bootle |
| Free Safety | Marquel Dismuke |
| Cornerback | Lamar Jackson |

### Iowa

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • #17 Iowa | 14 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 27 |
| Nebraska | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
Iowa Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Adrian Martinez |
| Running Back | Dedrick Mills |
| Wide Receiver | Wan'Dale Robinson |
| Wide Receiver | Kade Warner |
| Wide Receiver | JD Spielman |
| Tight End | Jack Stoll |
| Left Tackle | Brenden Jaimes |
| Left Guard | Trent Hixson |
| Center | Cam Jurgens |
| Right Guard | Boe Wilson |
| Right Tackle | Matt Farniok |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Carlos Davis |
| Nose Tackle | Darrion Daniels |
| Defensive End | Khalil Davis |
| Outside Linebacker | Alex Davis |
| Inside Linebacker | Collin Miller |
| Inside Linebacker | Mohamed Barry |
| Outside Linebacker | Caleb Tannor |
| Nickelback | JoJo Domann |
| Cornerback | Cam Taylor-Britt |
| Strong Safety | Dicaprio Bootle |
| Free Safety | Marquel Dismuke |
| Cornerback | Lamar Jackson |

## Big Ten awards
### Player of the Week Honors

Weekly Awards :
| Player | Award | Week Awarded | Ref. |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | Big Ten Freshman of the Week | Week 4 | |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | Big Ten Freshman of the Week | Week 6 | |

### All-Conference awards

2019 Big Ten All-Conference Teams and Awards
| Media All-Big Ten |
| Position | Player | Team |
| DB | Lamar Jackson | Second Team |
| LB | Mohammed Barry | Honorable Mention |
| DB | Dicaprio Bootle | Honorable Mention |
| DL | Khalil Davis | Honorable Mention |
| OT | Brenden Jaimes | Honorable Mention |
| RB | Dedrick Mills | Honorable Mention |
| WR | Wan'Dale Robinson | Honorable Mention |
| WR | JD Spielman | Honorable Mention |
| DB | Cam Taylor-Britt | Honorable Mention |
Coaches All-Big Ten :
| Position | Player | Team |
| DB | Lamar Jackson | Second Team |
| DL | Khalil Davis | Third Team |
| DL | Darrion Daniels | Honorable Mention |
| OT | Brenden Jaimes | Honorable Mention |
| RB | Dedrick Mills | Honorable Mention |
| WR | JD Spielman | Honorable Mention |

## Rankings

Ranking movements Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking — = Not ranked RV = Received votes т = Tied with team above or below :
| | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week |
| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Final |
| AP | 24 | 25-T | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Coaches | RV | 25 | RV | RV | RV | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| CFP | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | — | — | — | — | — | — | Not released |

## Players drafted into the NFL

| Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL Club |
| 6 | 194 | Khalil Davis | DT | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 7 | 232 | Carlos Davis | DT | Pittsburgh Steelers |
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