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10-14-2010, 06:39 AM
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On paper, this Game of the Week does not appear to be special - a 5-0 Top 5 Nebraska team playing at home versus a talented, but under-performing 3-2 Texas squad. However, for fans of each team - particularly Nebraska - this game carries significant meaning.
Since the inception of the Big 12, Texas has had Nebraska's number, going 8-1 versus the Big Red including two conference championships. The losses have typically been heartbreaking for the Huskers:
1996: 20.5 point underdog Texas defeats Nebraska 37-27 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQp1BwfNgiE) to win the inaugural Big 12 Championship Game
1998: On Halloween, Texas ends Nebraska's 47-game home winning streak (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sywhYXFB9wE), 20-16
1999: Three fumbles lead to a 24-20 Texas victory, keeping NU from playing for the National Championship
2002: Texas' Nathan Vasher intercepts a Jamal Lord pass with nine seconds remaining (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwsT9YMLcDY) to thwart underdog Huskers, 27-24
2006: A late fumble allows the Longhorns' Ryan Bailey to connect on his first career FG (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_aCReVay-o), giving UT a 22-20 win
2007: Jamal Charles runs wild to help Texas rally (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhzAnPH1KjU) from a 17-9 fourth quarter deficit to prevail 28-25.
2009: Texas overcomes a Heisman-esque performance by Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh, prevailing 13-12 in a controversial finish in the Big 12 Championship Game (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NkJQVMHZSA).
The Huskers offense has kicked into high gear behind the legs of rFr Qb Taylor Martinez. The unheralded recruit from California ranks fourth nationally in rush yards per game and finds himself in early Heisman Trophy consideration. The Texas defense is stout, however their offense is one of the worst of the Mack Brown era, ranking just 71st nationally in total offense. The Longhorns have lost two in a row and are looking to avoid their first three-game losing streak since the 1999 season.
In their final season as a member of the Big 12, will Nebraska take out 15 years of frustration on Texas or will the Longhorns break the collective hearts of Husker Nation one last time?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA5Ct2pyfKs
Texas 20, Nebraska 17
Player of the Game:
Texas WR John Chiles - 9 receptions, 153 yards; 1 carry, 18 rushing yards, 1 TD
Leaders:
Passing
Texas: QB Garrett Gilbert – 25 of 46, 364 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Nebraska: QB Taylor Martinez – 10 of 24, 132 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Texas HB: Tre Newton – 20 attempts, 59 yards
Nebraska: HB Roy Helu Jr – 25 attempts, 78 yards
Receiving
Texas: WR John Chiles – 9 receptions, 153 yards, 1 TD
Nebraska: WR Curenski Gilleylen – 1 reception, 61 yards, 1 TD
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
2:36 TD Neb: M. McNeill, 21 yard pass from T. Martinez (A. Henery kick)
1:37 FG Neb: A. Henery, 36 yard FG
2nd Quarter
3:45 TD Texas: 16 yard pass from G. Gilbert (J. Tucker kick)
1:28 TD Neb: C. Gilleylen, 61 yard pass from T. Martinez (A. Henery kick)
3rd Quarter
4:25 FG Texas: J. Tucker, 28 yard FG
0:06 TD Texas: J. Chiles, 18 yard run (J. Tucker kick)
4th Quarter
0:01 FG Texas: J. Tucker, 34 yard FG
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On paper, this Game of the Week does not appear to be special - a 5-0 Top 5 Nebraska team playing at home versus a talented, but under-performing 3-2 Texas squad. However, for fans of each team - particularly Nebraska - this game carries significant meaning.
Since the inception of the Big 12, Texas has had Nebraska's number, going 8-1 versus the Big Red including two conference championships. The losses have typically been heartbreaking for the Huskers:
1996: 20.5 point underdog Texas defeats Nebraska 37-27 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQp1BwfNgiE) to win the inaugural Big 12 Championship Game
1998: On Halloween, Texas ends Nebraska's 47-game home winning streak (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sywhYXFB9wE), 20-16
1999: Three fumbles lead to a 24-20 Texas victory, keeping NU from playing for the National Championship
2002: Texas' Nathan Vasher intercepts a Jamal Lord pass with nine seconds remaining (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwsT9YMLcDY) to thwart underdog Huskers, 27-24
2006: A late fumble allows the Longhorns' Ryan Bailey to connect on his first career FG (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_aCReVay-o), giving UT a 22-20 win
2007: Jamal Charles runs wild to help Texas rally (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhzAnPH1KjU) from a 17-9 fourth quarter deficit to prevail 28-25.
2009: Texas overcomes a Heisman-esque performance by Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh, prevailing 13-12 in a controversial finish in the Big 12 Championship Game (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NkJQVMHZSA).
The Huskers offense has kicked into high gear behind the legs of rFr Qb Taylor Martinez. The unheralded recruit from California ranks fourth nationally in rush yards per game and finds himself in early Heisman Trophy consideration. The Texas defense is stout, however their offense is one of the worst of the Mack Brown era, ranking just 71st nationally in total offense. The Longhorns have lost two in a row and are looking to avoid their first three-game losing streak since the 1999 season.
In their final season as a member of the Big 12, will Nebraska take out 15 years of frustration on Texas or will the Longhorns break the collective hearts of Husker Nation one last time?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA5Ct2pyfKs
Texas 20, Nebraska 17
Player of the Game:
Texas WR John Chiles - 9 receptions, 153 yards; 1 carry, 18 rushing yards, 1 TD
Leaders:
Passing
Texas: QB Garrett Gilbert – 25 of 46, 364 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Nebraska: QB Taylor Martinez – 10 of 24, 132 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Texas HB: Tre Newton – 20 attempts, 59 yards
Nebraska: HB Roy Helu Jr – 25 attempts, 78 yards
Receiving
Texas: WR John Chiles – 9 receptions, 153 yards, 1 TD
Nebraska: WR Curenski Gilleylen – 1 reception, 61 yards, 1 TD
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
2:36 TD Neb: M. McNeill, 21 yard pass from T. Martinez (A. Henery kick)
1:37 FG Neb: A. Henery, 36 yard FG
2nd Quarter
3:45 TD Texas: 16 yard pass from G. Gilbert (J. Tucker kick)
1:28 TD Neb: C. Gilleylen, 61 yard pass from T. Martinez (A. Henery kick)
3rd Quarter
4:25 FG Texas: J. Tucker, 28 yard FG
0:06 TD Texas: J. Chiles, 18 yard run (J. Tucker kick)
4th Quarter
0:01 FG Texas: J. Tucker, 34 yard FG