# 2013 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team

The 2013 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska in the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Bo Pelini and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.

## Before the season
### Recruiting
#### Scholarship recruits

College recruiting information :
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40$^‡$ | Commit date |
| Banderas, Josh LB | Lincoln, NE | Southwest | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | 4.65 | Apr 12, 0202 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 81 |||||||
| Carter, Cethan TE/FB | Metairie, LA | Rummel | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | 4.8 | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 74 |||||||
| Collins, Maliek DT | Kansas City, MO | Center | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | 4.83 | Jan 6, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 79 |||||||
| Dixon, Tre’vell ATH | Baldwin, LA | West St. Mary | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 4.48 | Feb 6, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 82 |||||||
| Finnin, Matt OL | Crete, IL | DuPage | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 330 lb (150 kg) | N/A | Jan 20, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 76 |||||||
| Gerry, Nathan S/ATH | Sioux Falls, SD | Washington | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 206 lb (93 kg) | 4.42 | Jun 6, 2012 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 76 |||||||
| Gladney, Kevin WR | Akron, OH | Firestone | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 4.53 | Jun 11, 2012 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 75 |||||||
| Gregory, Randy DE | Fishers, IN | Ariz. Western | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | N/A | Nov 1, 2012 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 84 |||||||
| Hannon, Zach OL | Kansas City, MO | Rockhurst | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 295 lb (134 kg) | N/A | Aug 8, 2012 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 |||||||
| Hart, Greg TE | Dayton, OH | Archbishop Alter | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | 4.63 | May 16, 2012 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 76 |||||||
| Johnson, Dwayne OL | Houston, TX | Bellaire | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 275 lb (125 kg) | 5.2 | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 78 |||||||
| Joseph, Boaz DB | Weston, FL | Cypress Bay | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | N/A | Jan 23, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 74 |||||||
| Knevel, David OT | Brantford | Pauline Johnson | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | N/A | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 |||||||
| Kondolo, Chongo OL | Carrollton, TX | Fresno City CC | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | N/A | Feb 1, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 75 |||||||
| Love, Courtney LB | Youngstown, OH | Cardinal Mooney | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | 4.6 | Apr 22, 2012 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 81 |||||||
| Martinez, Drake S/ATH | Laguna Beach, CA | Laguna Beach | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 4.4 | Jan 30, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 69 |||||||
| Maurice, Kevin DT | Orlando, FL | Freedom | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | N/A | Jan 4, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 74 |||||||
| Miller, Gabriel LS | Mishawaka, IN | Penn | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | 5.28 | Jun 17, 2012 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 68 |||||||
| Mixon, Dimarya DE | Mesquite, TX | West Mesquite | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 265 lb (120 kg) | N/A | Feb 3, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 75 |||||||
| Natter, A.J. DE | Milton, WI | Milton | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | 4.7 | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 77 |||||||
| Newby, Marcus LB | North Potomac, MD | Quince Orchard | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 207 lb (94 kg) | 4.6 | Jul 2, 2012 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 82 |||||||
| Newby, Terrell RB | West Hills, CA | Chaminade | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | N/A | Jan 9, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 81 |||||||
| Singleton, D.J. S | Jersey City, NJ | St. Peter's Prep | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 4.46 | Aug 21, 2011 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 |||||||
| Stanton, Johnny QB | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Santa Margarita | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | N/A | Jul 9, 2012 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 82 |||||||
| Suttles, Ernest DE kicked out from team | Tampa, FL | Gaither | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | N/A | Jan 14, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 74 |||||||
| Taylor, Adam RB | Katy, TX | Katy | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 4.5 | Nov 17, 2012 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: ESPN grade: 80 |||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 16 |||||||
| ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Yahoo Sports: Rivals.com 2013 Nebraska Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 5, 2013. "Scout.com 2013 Nebraska Commitments". Scout.com. Retrieved February 5, 2013. "ESPN 2013 Nebraska Commitments". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 5, 2013. "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 5, 2013. "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 5, 2013. |||||||

#### Walk-on recruits

College recruiting information :
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40$^‡$ | Commit date |
| Ackerman, Jordan DE/TE | Lincoln, NE | Southeast | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | 4.9 | Jan 16, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A |||||||
| Bellar, Jordan P | Norfolk, NE | Norfolk Catholic | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | N/A | Jan 16, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A |||||||
| Evans, Erik TE | Waverly, NE | Waverly | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | 4.7 | Jan 16, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A |||||||
| Fordan, Jack LB | Frankfort, IL | Providence Catholic | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | N/A | |
| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A |||||||
| Glaser, Dustin OL | Flower Mound, TX | Flower Mound | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | N/A | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A |||||||
| Graeber, Steve DT | Omaha, NE | Millard North | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 250 lb (110 kg) | 4.7 | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A |||||||
| Jordan, Harrison FB | Omaha, NE | Westside | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | 4.9 | Jan 25, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A |||||||
| Ketter, Connor TE | Norfolk, NE | Norfolk Catholic | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | 4.8 | Jan 16, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A |||||||
| Kubicek, Landon OL | Lincoln, NE | Southeast | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | 5.6 | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A |||||||
| Lewis, Spencer WR | Papillion, NE | Papillion-La Vista | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | N/A | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A |||||||
| Schumacher, Grant PK | Lincoln, NE | Pius X | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 155 lb (70 kg) | N/A | |
| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A |||||||
| Stovall, Zach DB | Bellevue, NE | Bellevue East | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 4.46 | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A |||||||
| Weber, Chris LB | Omaha, NE | Elkhorn | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 4.7 | Jan 19, 2013 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A |||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 16 |||||||
| ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Yahoo Sports: Rivals.com 2013 Nebraska Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 5, 2013. "Scout.com 2013 Nebraska Commitments". Scout.com. Retrieved February 5, 2013. "ESPN 2013 Nebraska Commitments". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 5, 2013. "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 5, 2013. "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 5, 2013. |||||||

## Schedule

| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
| August 31 | 7:00 p.m. | Wyoming* | No. 18 | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE | BTN | W 37–34 | 91,185 |
| September 7 | 5:00 p.m. | Southern Miss* | No. 22 | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE | BTN | W 56–13 | 90,466 |
| September 14 | 11:00 a.m. | No. 16 UCLA* | No. 23 | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE | ABC | L 21–41 | 91,471 |
| September 21 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 6 (FCS) South Dakota State* | | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE | BTN | W 59–20 | 90,614 |
| October 5 | 11:00 a.m. | Illinois | | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE | ESPNU | W 39–19 | 90,458 |
| October 12 | 11:00 a.m. | at Purdue | | Ross–Ade StadiumWest Lafayette, IN | BTN | W 44–7 | 47,203 |
| October 26 | 11:00 a.m. | at Minnesota | No. 25 | TCF Bank StadiumMinneapolis, MN | ESPN | L 23–34 | 49,995 |
| November 2 | 2:30 p.m. | Northwestern | | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE | BTN | W 27–24 | 91,140 |
| November 9 | 2:30 p.m. | at Michigan | | Michigan StadiumAnn Arbor, MI | ABC | W 17–13 | 112,204 |
| November 16 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 16 Michigan State | | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE | ABC/ESPN2 | L 28–41 | 90,872 |
| November 23 | 2:30 p.m. | at Penn State | | Beaver StadiumUniversity Park, PA | BTN | W 23–20 $^{OT}$ | 98,517 |
| November 29 | 11:00 a.m. | Iowa | | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE (Heroes Game) | ABC | L 17–38 | 91,260 |
| January 1, 2014 | 11:00 a.m. | vs. No. 23 Georgia* | | EverBank FieldJacksonville, FL (Gator Bowl) | ESPN2 | W 24–19 | 60,712 |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the gameAll times are in Central time ||||||||

## Roster and coaching staff
### Depth chart

Defense :
* FS
* Corey Cooper
* LeRoy Alexander
| OUTSIDE | INSDIE | OUTSIDE |
| Zaire Anderson | Michael Rose | David Santos |
| Jared Afalava | Josh Banderas | Nate Gerry |
* SS
* Andrew Green
* Harvey Jackson
* Charles Jackson
* CB
* Stanley Jean-Baptiste
* Josh Mitchell
| DE | DT | DT | DE |
| Randy Gregory | Aaron Curry Vincent Valentine | Thad Randle | Jason Ankrah |
| Avery Moss | Kevin Maurice | Maliek Collins | Greg McMullen |
* CB
* Ciante Evans
* Mohamed Seisay
Offense :
* WR
* Kenny Bell
* Tyler Wullenwaber
* WR
* Sam Burtch Jamal Turner
* Jordan Westerkamp
| LT | LG | C | RG | RT |
| Brent Qvale Andrew Rodriguez | Jake Cotton | Cole Pensick | Spencer Long Andrew Rodriguez | Jeremiah Sirles |
| Matt Finnin | Ryne Reeves | Mark Pelini | Mike Moudy | Zach Sterup |
* TE
* Jake Long
* Cethan Carter
* Sam Cotton
* WR
* Quincy Enunwa
* Alonzo Moore
* QB
* Tommy Armstrong
* Ron Kellogg
* Key reserves
* FB C.J Zimmerer
* FB Andy Janovich
* Season-ending injury Number of games played QB Taylor Martinez (4) OG Spencer Long (6)
* Special teams
* PK Pat Smith
* P Sam Foltz
* KR Kenny Bell
* PR Jordan Westerkamp
* LS Gabreil Miller
* RB
* Ameer Abdullah
* Imani Cross
* Terrell Newby

## Game summaries
### Wyoming

This was the Cowboys' first visit to Lincoln since 1994, when Nebraska defeated the Cowboys 42–32 en route to a national championship. The two teams last played in 2011, when Nebraska defeated the Cowboys 38–14 in Laramie. In the week leading up to the game, Pelini handed out seven Blackshirts to his defense. This was the first time during Pelini's tenure that he has handed them out prior to the start of the season. In the game, both Ameer Abdullah and Imani Cross rushed for more than 100 yards. Despite the victory, the Nebraska defense allowed Wyoming to accumulate 602 yards of offense, the second-most allowed ever by Nebraska in a win. With Nebraska's victory they now lead the all-time series 7–0.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Wyoming | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 34 |
| • #18 Nebraska | 10 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 37 |
Wyoming Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Taylor Martinez |
| Running Back | Ameer Abdullah |
| Wide Receiver | Kenny Bell |
| Wide Receiver | Jamal Turner |
| Wide Receiver | Quincy Enunwa |
| Tight End | Jake Long |
| Right Tackle | Andrew Rodriguez |
| Right Guard | Spencer Long |
| Center | Cole Pensick |
| Left Guard | Jake Cotton |
| Left Tackle | Jeremiah Sirles |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Jason Ankrah |
| Defensive Tackle | Thad Randle |
| Defensive Tackle | Vincent Valentine |
| Defensive End | Avery Moss |
| Linebacker | David Santos |
| Cornerback | Mohammed Seisay |
| Cornerback | Ciante Evans |
| Free Safety | Corey Cooper |
| Strong Safety | Harvey Jackson |
| Cornerback | Stanley Jean-Baptiste |
| Cornerback | Josh Mitchell |

### Southern Miss

The Huskers hosted the Golden Eagles for the second straight year, with the Huskers winning 49–20 in 2012. This game was originally scheduled to be hosted by Southern Miss in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, but the game was sold back to Lincoln to make more money for the visiting team after considering playing the game in New Orleans or Kansas City. Following this year's win, Nebraska now leads the series 4–1. USM won in Lincoln in 2004.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Southern Miss | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| • #22 Nebraska | 21 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 56 |
Southern Miss Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Taylor Martinez |
| Running Back | Ameer Abdullah |
| Wide Receiver | Kenny Bell |
| Wide Receiver | Jamal Turner |
| Wide Receiver | Quincy Enunwa |
| Tight End | Jake Long |
| Right Tackle | Andrew Rodriguez |
| Right Guard | Spencer Long |
| Center | Cole Pensick |
| Left Guard | Jake Cotton |
| Left Tackle | Jeremiah Sirles |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Jason Ankrah |
| Defensive Tackle | Thad Randle |
| Defensive Tackle | Vincent Valentine |
| Defensive End | Randy Gregory |
| Linebacker | Nate Gerry |
| Linebacker | Josh Banderas |
| Nickelback | Ciante Evans |
| Cornerback | Josh Mitchell |
| Free Safety | Corey Cooper |
| Strong Safety | Harvey Jackson |
| Cornerback | Stanley Jean-Baptiste |

### UCLA

The UCLA Bruins traveled to Memorial Stadium for the first time since a 49–21 loss in 1994. This was the second game in a home-home series, with the Bruins winning in Pasadena 36–30 in 2012. Nebraska led 21–3 midway through the second quarter before UCLA scored a touchdown before halftime. In the third quarter, UCLA scored 28 straight points to take a 38–21 lead against Nebraska before adding a field goal late in the game. UCLA's win tied the series 6–6, until Nebraska took the lead after defeating the Bruins in the 2015 Foster Farms Bowl. Nebraska wore alternate uniforms in this game created by Adidas. The game set a Memorial Stadium attendance record with 91,471 in attendance. The record was broken the next season in the Miami at Nebraska game, with 91,585 in attendance.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • #16 UCLA | 3 | 7 | 28 | 3 | 41 |
| #23 Nebraska | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
UCLA Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Taylor Martinez |
| Running Back | Ameer Abdullah |
| Wide Receiver | Kenny Bell |
| Wide Receiver | Jamal Turner |
| Wide Receiver | Quincy Enunwa |
| Tight End | Jake Long |
| Right Tackle | Andrew Rodriguez |
| Right Guard | Spencer Long |
| Center | Cole Pensick |
| Left Guard | Jake Cotton |
| Left Tackle | Jeremiah Sirles |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Jason Ankrah |
| Defensive Tackle | Thad Randle |
| Defensive Tackle | Vincent Valentine |
| Defensive End | Randy Gregory |
| Linebacker | Nate Gerry |
| Linebacker | Josh Banderas |
| Nickelback | Ciante Evans |
| Cornerback | Josh Mitchell |
| Free Safety | Corey Cooper |
| Strong Safety | Andrew Green |
| Cornerback | Stanley Jean-Baptiste |

### South Dakota State

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits made their third trip ever to Lincoln, falling to the Huskers previously in 1963 and 2010. After trailing 17–14, Nebraska scored 38 straight points en route to a 59–20 win over South Dakota State. The Huskers amassed 645 yards of total offense with 310 yards passing and 335 rushing, the first time in school history that Nebraska broke the 300-yard barrier in both rushing and passing. Starting quarterback Taylor Martinez sat out this game with a turf toe injury, so backups Tommy Armstrong Jr. and Ron Kellogg III took his place. Tommy Armstrong went 12-of-15 for 169 yards with a TD in the win, while teammate Ron Kellog was 8-of-9 for 136 yards and a 1 TD of his own. Ameer Abdullah was the top Husker rusher with 139 yards and a TD on 15 carries while Imani Cross added 60 yards rushing and 2 TDs on 10 carries. Quincy Enunwa was the top receiving target with 6 catches for 78 yards, while Tyler Wullenwaber added 47 yards and a TD on two catches. For SDSU, Austin Sumner was 19-of-29 for 238 yards with 2 INTs. Zach Zenner had 21 carries for 202 yards, the 10th most individual rushing yards ever allowed by the Huskers, and 2 TDs. Cam Jones had 6 catches for 68 yards in the loss.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| South Dakota State | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
| • Nebraska | 14 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 59 |
SDSU Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Tommy Armstrong |
| Running Back | Ameer Abdullah |
| Wide Receiver | Kenny Bell |
| Wide Receiver | Jamal Turner |
| Wide Receiver | Quincy Enunwa |
| Tight End | Jake Long |
| Right Tackle | Andrew Rodriguez |
| Right Guard | Spencer Long |
| Center | Cole Pensick |
| Left Guard | Jake Cotton |
| Left Tackle | Jeremiah Sirles |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Jason Ankrah |
| Defensive Tackle | Thad Randle |
| Defensive Tackle | Vincent Valentine |
| Defensive End | Randy Gregory |
| Linebacker | Nate Gerry |
| Linebacker | Josh Banderas |
| Nickelback | Ciante Evans |
| Cornerback | Stanley Jean-Baptiste |
| Free Safety | Corey Cooper |
| Strong Safety | Andrew Green |
| Cornerback | Josh Mitchell |

### Illinois

Illinois made their first trip to Memorial Stadium since 1985. This was the first year of back to back trips to Lincoln for the Fighting Illini. Following this win the Huskers now lead the all-time series 8–2–1.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Illinois | 0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 19 |
| • Nebraska | 14 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Illinois Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Tommy Armstrong |
| Running Back | Ameer Abdullah |
| Wide Receiver | Kenny Bell |
| Wide Receiver | Alonzo Moore |
| Wide Receiver | Quincy Enunwa |
| Tight End | Jake Long |
| Right Tackle | Andrew Rodriguez |
| Right Guard | Spencer Long |
| Center | Cole Pensick |
| Left Guard | Jake Cotton |
| Left Tackle | Jeremiah Sirles |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Jason Ankrah |
| Defensive Tackle | Thad Randle |
| Defensive Tackle | Aaron Curry |
| Defensive End | Randy Gregory |
| Linebacker | David Santos |
| Linebacker | Michael Rose |
| Linebacker | Jared Afalava |
| Cornerback | Stanley Jean-Baptiste |
| Free Safety | Corey Cooper |
| Strong Safety | Andrew Green |
| Cornerback | Ciante Evans |

### Purdue

This was the second meeting ever between the schools. Purdue won the only other meeting, 28–0, in 1958 in West Lafayette. Purdue scored in the final minute of the game to avoid being shut out in a 44–7 Nebraska win. Nebraska's defense held Purdue to 216 total yards of offense while recording five sacks and forcing a pair of turnovers. The Boilermakers gained 32 yards rushing in the contest. Nebraska gained 435 total yards with 184 through the air and 251 on the ground. Ron Kellogg III was the top passer for the Huskers, going 10-of-13 for 141 yards and a TD. Ameer Abdullah added 126 yards rushing on 20 carries with a TD and Quincy Enunwa was the top Husker receiver with four catches for 72 yards and a score. David Santos led the Huskers in tackles with five while Randy Gregory had two sacks and a fumble recovery.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • Nebraska | 14 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 44 |
| Purdue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Purdue Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Tommy Armstrong |
| Running Back | Ameer Abdullah |
| Wide Receiver | Kenny Bell |
| Wide Receiver | Jamal Turner |
| Wide Receiver | Quincy Enunwa |
| Tight End | Cethan Carter |
| Right Tackle | Andrew Rodriguez |
| Right Guard | Spencer Long |
| Center | Cole Pensick |
| Left Guard | Jake Cotton |
| Left Tackle | Jeremiah Sirles |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Jason Ankrah |
| Defensive Tackle | Thad Randle |
| Defensive Tackle | Aaron Curry |
| Defensive End | Randy Gregory |
| Nickelback | Stanley Jean-Baptiste |
| Linebacker | David Santos |
| Nickelback | LeRoy Alexander |
| Cornerback | Josh Mitchell |
| Free Safety | Corey Cooper |
| Strong Safety | Andrew Green |
| Cornerback | Ciante Evans |

### Minnesota

Nebraska and Minnesota met for the 54th time in a series that began in 1900. Nebraska has played Minnesota more times than any other Big Ten Conference member. Coming into the game the Golden Gophers led the all-time series 29–22–2, but Nebraska had won the last 16 games in the series, including the last two since joining the Big Ten Conference.
In the game, after jumping out to a 10–0 lead, Minnesota used its run game to beat Nebraska for the first time since 1960, ending a streak of 16 straight losses to the Huskers. The Gophers outgained the Huskers in total offense 430–328 and gained 271 yards on the ground. The game saw the return of Taylor Martinez to the starting lineup. He went 16-of-30 for 139 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT. Ameer Abdullah added 165 yards rushing on 19 carries in the loss.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #25 Nebraska | 10 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
| • Minnesota | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 34 |
Minnesota Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Taylor Martinez |
| Running Back | Ameer Abdullah |
| Wide Receiver | Kenny Bell |
| Wide Receiver | Alonzo Moore |
| Wide Receiver | Quincy Enunwa |
| Tight End | Cethan Carter |
| Right Tackle | Andrew Rodriguez |
| Right Guard | Mike Moudy |
| Center | Cole Pensick |
| Left Guard | Jake Cotton |
| Left Tackle | Jeremiah Sirles |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Jason Ankrah |
| Defensive Tackle | Thad Randle |
| Defensive Tackle | Aaron Curry |
| Defensive End | Randy Gregory |
| Linebacker | Jared Afalava |
| Linebacker | David Santos |
| Linebacker | Zaire Anderson |
| Cornerback | Stanley Jean-Baptiste |
| Free Safety | Corey Cooper |
| Strong Safety | Andrew Green |
| Cornerback | Ciante Evans |

### Northwestern

This was the third straight year as Big 10 members against each other, with Northwestern winning 28–25 in 2011 and Nebraska winning in 2012, 29–28.
Jordan Westerkamp caught a tipped hail mary pass in the end zone as time expired from Ron Kellogg III to give Nebraska a 27–24 win over the Northwestern Wildcats. The Huskers outgained the Wildcats in the contest 472 yards to 326. Tommy Armstrong was 15-of-29 for 173 yards with 1 TD and 3 INTs in the win. Ameer Abdullah had 127 yards rushing on 24 carries and Jordan Westerkamp had four catches for 104 yards and a TD. Nebraska moves to 5–2 all-time against Northwestern.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Northwestern | 14 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
| • Nebraska | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
Northwestern Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Tommy Armstrong |
| Running Back | Ameer Abdullah |
| FullBack | C.J Zimmerer |
| Wide Receiver | Kenny Bell |
| Wide Receiver | Quincy Enunwa |
| Tight End | Cethan Carter |
| Right Tackle | Andrew Rodriguez |
| Right Guard | Mike Moudy |
| Center | Cole Pensick |
| Left Guard | Jake Cotton |
| Left Tackle | Jeremiah Sirles |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Jason Ankrah |
| Defensive Tackle | Thad Randle |
| Defensive Tackle | Aaron Curry |
| Defensive End | Randy Gregory |
| Linebacker | David Santos |
| Linebacker | Michael Rose |
| Linebacker | Zaire Anderson |
| Cornerback | Stanley Jean-Baptiste |
| Free Safety | Corey Cooper |
| Strong Safety | Andrew Green |
| Cornerback | Ciante Evans |

### Michigan

Nebraska mounted a late fourth quarter drive to win 17–13, tying the all-time series with Michigan at 4–4–1. The loss snaps a 19-game home winning streak under coach Brady Hoke at Michigan Stadium. The Huskers scored the first 10 points of the game in the first quarter, then Michigan scored the next 13 before Nebraska would come back with the game-winning touchdown with just over two minutes left in the game. The Huskers outgained the Wolverines in total offense 273 yards to 175 while holding Michigan to minus-21 yards rushing in the contest. Tommy Armstrong was 11-of-19 for 139 yards with a TD, Ameer Abdullah had 27 carries for 105 yards with one rushing and one receiving TD and Quincy Enunwa had 7 catches for 69 yards to lead the Huskers offensively. Defensively, Randy Gregory came up with three sacks of Michigan QB Devin Gardner to lead a Blackshirt defense that produced seven sacks on the day.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • Nebraska | 10 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| Michigan | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 13 |
Michigan Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Tommy Armstrong |
| Running Back | Ameer Abdullah |
| Wide Receiver | Kenny Bell |
| Wide Receiver | Sam Burtch |
| Wide Receiver | Quincy Enunwa |
| Tight End | Jake Long |
| Right Tackle | Brent Qvale |
| Right Guard | Mike Moudy |
| Center | Cole Pensick |
| Left Guard | Andrew Rodriguez |
| Left Tackle | Jeremiah Sirles |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Jason Ankrah |
| Defensive Tackle | Thad Randle |
| Defensive Tackle | Aaron Curry |
| Defensive End | Randy Gregory |
| Linebacker | David Santos |
| Linebacker | Michael Rose |
| Linebacker | Zaire Anderson |
| Cornerback | Stanley Jean-Baptiste |
| Free Safety | LeRoy Alexander |
| Strong Safety | Andrew Green |
| Cornerback | Ciante Evans |

### Michigan State

Michigan State, previously 0–7 against Nebraska, won their first ever game in the series with a 41–28 win over the Huskers. Nebraska outgained the Spartans in total offense 392 yards to 361 but was unable to overcome five turnovers, which resulted in 24 Michigan State points. MSU also held an advantage in time of possession at 38:37 to 21:23. Ameer Abdullah was the first runner this season to gain 100 yards on the Spartans, the number one ranked defense in the country coming into the game, with 123 yards on 22 carries.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • #16 Michigan State | 10 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 41 |
| Nebraska | 7 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
Michigan State Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Tommy Armstrong |
| Running Back | Ameer Abdullah |
| Wide Receiver | Kenny Bell |
| Wide Receiver | Sam Burtch |
| Wide Receiver | Quincy Enunwa |
| Tight End | Jake Long |
| Right Tackle | Brent Qvale |
| Right Guard | Cole Pensick |
| Center | Mark Pelini |
| Left Guard | Andrew Rodriguez |
| Left Tackle | Jeremiah Sirles |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Jason Ankrah |
| Defensive Tackle | Thad Randle |
| Defensive Tackle | Aaron Curry |
| Defensive End | Randy Gregory |
| Linebacker | David Santos |
| Linebacker | Michael Rose |
| Linebacker | Zaire Anderson |
| Cornerback | Stanley Jean-Baptiste |
| Free Safety | Corey Cooper |
| Strong Safety | Andrew Green |
| Cornerback | Ciante Evans |

### Penn State

Nebraska was able to convert a field goal in overtime to give Nebraska a 23–20 win on the road over the Nittany Lions. The Huskers tied the game at 20–20 late in the fourth quarter on a 19-yard field goal by Pat Smith to force overtime. Penn State missed a 37-yard attempt in their overtime period while Smith connected on a 42-yarder for the win. Nebraska was outgained in total offense by Penn State 387 to 360 yards. Ron Kellogg III was 20-of-34 for 191 yards with a TD. Ameer Abdullah had 25 carries for 147 yards rushing and the receiving corps was led by Jordan Westerkamp with five catches for 62 yards and Quincy Enunwa who had three catches for 42 yards and a TD.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
| • Nebraska | 0 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| Penn State | 6 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Penn State Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Tommy Armstrong |
| Running Back | Ameer Abdullah |
| Wide Receiver | Kenny Bell |
| Wide Receiver | Sam Burtch |
| Wide Receiver | Quincy Enunwa |
| Tight End | Jake Long |
| Right Tackle | Brent Qvale |
| Right Guard | Jake Cotton |
| Center | Mark Pelini |
| Left Guard | Andrew Rodriguez |
| Left Tackle | Jeremiah Sirles |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Jason Ankrah |
| Defensive Tackle | Vincent Valentine |
| Defensive Tackle | Aaron Curry |
| Defensive End | Randy Gregory |
| Linebacker | David Santos |
| Linebacker | Michael Rose |
| Linebacker | Zaire Anderson |
| Cornerback | Stanley Jean-Baptiste |
| Free Safety | Corey Cooper |
| Strong Safety | Andrew Green |
| Cornerback | Ciante Evans |

### Iowa

Meeting for the Heroes Trophy. Following the Husker's loss Nebraska now leads the series by a mark of 28–13–3.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • Iowa | 7 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 38 |
| Nebraska | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
Iowa Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Ron Kellogg |
| Running Back | Ameer Abdullah |
| Wide Receiver | Kenny Bell |
| Wide Receiver | Sam Burtch |
| Wide Receiver | Quincy Enunwa |
| Tight End | Cethan Carter |
| Left Tackle | Brent Qvale |
| Left Guard | Jake Cotton |
| Center | Cole Pensick |
| Right Guard | Andrew Rodriguez |
| Right Tackle | Jeremiah Sirles |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Jason Ankrah |
| Defensive Tackle | Vincent Valentine |
| Defensive Tackle | Aaron Curry |
| Defensive End | Randy Gregory |
| Linebacker | David Santos |
| Linebacker | Michael Rose |
| Linebacker | Josh Banderas |
| Cornerback | Stanley Jean-Baptiste |
| Free Safety | Corey Cooper |
| Strong Safety | Andrew Green |
| Cornerback | Ciante Evans |

### Gator Bowl

This year's Gator Bowl was a rematch of last year's Capital One Bowl that was won by Georgia. The Huskers led the contest en route to a 24–19 victory. UGA outgained Nebraska in total offense 416 to 307 but committed one more turnover. Nebraska was led by Tommy Armstrong who went 6-of-14 for 163 yards with two TDs and one INT. Included in that performance was a school-record 99-yard TD pass to Quincy Enunwa in the third quarter. Ameer Abdullah had 27 carries for 122 yards and a TD, his 11th 100-yard rushing performance of the season. Enunwa led in the receiving department with four catches for 129 yards and two TDs. For his efforts, Quincy Enunwa was named Gator Bowl MVP.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • Nebraska | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
| #23 Georgia | 0 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 19 |
Georgia Game starters
| Position | Player |
| Quarterback | Tommy Armstrong |
| Running Back | Ameer Abdullah |
| Wide Receiver | Kenny Bell |
| Wide Receiver | Jordan Westerkamp |
| Wide Receiver | Quincy Enunwa |
| Tight End | Jake Long |
| Left Tackle | Brent Qvale |
| Left Guard | Jake Cotton |
| Center | Cole Pensick |
| Right Guard | Andrew Rodriguez |
| Right Tackle | Jeremiah Sirles |
| Position | Player |
| Defensive End | Jason Ankrah |
| Defensive Tackle | Thad Randle |
| Defensive Tackle | Maliek Collins |
| Defensive End | Randy Gregory |
| Linebacker | David Santos |
| Linebacker | Michael Rose |
| Linebacker | Zaire Anderson |
| Cornerback | Stanley Jean-Baptiste |
| Free Safety | Corey Cooper |
| Strong Safety | Andrew Green |
| Cornerback | Ciante Evans |

## Individual honors
### Big Ten Players of the Week

* Week 6 – Ameer Abdullah (Offensive Player of the Week)
* Week 10 – Jordan Westerkamp (Freshman of the Week)
* Week 11 – Randy Gregory (Defensive Player of the Week)
* Week 11 – Tommy Armstrong Jr. (Freshman of the Week)
* Week 13 – Pat Smith (Special Teams Player of the Week)

### Big Ten All-Conference honors

All-Conference selections
Coaches :
| Position | Player |
| First Team Offense ||
| RB | Ameer Abdullah |
| First Team Defense ||
| DL | Randy Gregory |
| CB | Ciante Evans |
| Second Team Offense ||
| C | Cole Pensick |
| Second Team Defense ||
| DB | Stanley Jean-Baptiste |
| Honorable Mention ||
| DL | Jason Ankrah |
| WR | Kenny Bell |
| DB | Corey Cooper |
| OL | Andrew Rodriguez |
| OL | Jeremiah Sirles |
Media :
| Position | Player |
| First Team Offense ||
| RB | Ameer Abdullah |
| First Team Defense ||
| DL | Randy Gregory |
| Second Team Defense ||
| DB | Ciante Evans |
| DB | Stanley Jean-Baptiste |
| Honorable Mention ||
| DL | Jason Ankrah |
| WR | Kenny Bell |
| OL | Cole Pensick |
| OL | Andrew Rodriguez |
| DL | Jeremiah Sirles |
| PK | Pat Smith |

### All-Americans

* Ameer Abdullah (Associated Press – Third Team; Sports Illustrated – Honorable Mention; Phil Steele – Third Team)
* Spencer Long (CBS Sports – Third Team)

### Academic All-Americans

* Spencer Long (First Team)
* Jake Long (Second Team)
* C.J. Zimmerer (Second Team)

### Nebraska team awards

Year-end annual team awards:
* Team MVP: Ameer Abdullah
* Offensive MVP: Quincy Enunwa
* Defensive MVP: Randy Gregory
* Special Teams MVP: Pat Smith
* Offensive Captains: Quincy Enunwa, Spencer Long, Taylor Martinez, Ameer Abdullah
* Defensive Captains: Jason Ankrah, Ciante Evans
* Chamberlain Trophy: Jeremiah Sirles (Senior player that lives up to Cornhusker tradition)
* Novak Trophy: Ron Kellogg III (Senior player who exemplifies courage despite all odds)
* Fischer Native Son Award: Cole Pensick (Senior Nebraska native player)
* Bobby Reynolds Award: Jake Long
* Lifter of the Year: Ameer Abdullah
* Walk-On of the Year: Sam Burtch
* Offensive Scout Team MVP: Adam Taylor
* Defensive Scout Team MVP: Courtney Love
* Character Award: Taariq Allen, Mike Moudy, Scott Criss
* Pat Clare Award: Taariq Allen
* Husker Heart Award: Brandon Chapek

## Rankings

Ranking movements Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking — = Not ranked RV = Received votes :
| | 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 | 18 | 22 | 23 | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | 25 | — | — | RV | RV | RV | — | — | RV |
| Coaches | 18 | 19 | 15 | RV | RV | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | — | RV | 25 |
| Harris | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | 23 | 23 | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | — | — | Not released |
| BCS | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | Not released | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Not released |