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Husker Extra Rewind: Playmaking quarterbacks and other notes from NU's season-opening loss

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HUSKER REWIND

Husker Extra Rewind: Playmaking quarterbacks and other notes from NU's season-opening loss

• PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
• Sep 9, 2018
• Sep 9, 2018 Updated Oct 15, 2018
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez scrambles for yardage against Colorado during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium last week.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

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PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star

Life as a playcaller is pretty good when you have a quarterback who can threaten a defense with his arm and his legs.

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Photos: Huskers fall to Buffaloes in opener at Memorial Stadium

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9.8.18

Nebraska quarterback Andrew Bunch (17) tries to escape from Colorado's Israel Antwine (95) and Davion Taylor (5) in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium last week. Bunch came into the game after freshman starter Adrian Martinez was injured and did not return.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9.8.18

Colorado's Laviska Shenault (2) hauls in a pass in front of Nebraska's Dicaprio Bootle during the third quarter of last season's game at Memorial Stadium.

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Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska's Deontai Williams (left) breaks up an end-zone pass to Colorado's Jay MacIntyre during a Sept. 8, 2018, game at Memorial Stadium.

Journal Star file photo

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Colorado receiver Laviska Shenault dives for the end zone with the game-winning touchdown against Nebraska's Aaron Williams (24) and Dicaprio Bootle (23) with 1:06 left in the game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Colorado receiver Laviska Shenault pulls in the game-winning touchdown pass against Nebraska's Aaron Williams (24) and Dicaprio Bootle (23) with 1:06 left in the game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Aaron Williams (24) and Tyrin Ferguson (43) react after Nebraska safety Antonio Reed (25) was penalized for unnecessary roughness on Colorado wide receiver Jay MacIntyre (right) with little more than a minute left in the game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The penalty gave the Buffaloes a first down, and they scored the game-winning touchdown on the next play.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

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Nebraska's Luke Gifford celebrates a sack against Colorado in September 2018 at Memorial Stadium.

JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska running back Greg Bell runs past Colorado defenders Sept. 8, 2018, at Memorial Stadium. Bell, who played in four games at Nebraska last fall before leaving the school, transferred to San Diego State and is eligible to play this fall.

Journal Star file photo

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) celebrates his 3-yard touchdown run against Colorado on Sept. 8, 2018, at Memorial Stadium. On that day, he became the first true freshman starting quarterback to start a season-opening game for the Huskers.

JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO

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Nebraska coach Scott Frost high-fives fans during the Unity Walk.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

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Nebraska defensive lineman Khalil Davis (94) celebrates his sack of Colorado quarterback Steven Montez (bottom) in the second quarter on Sept. 8, 2018, at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Colorado's Davion Taylor recovers a Nebraska fumble during the first quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska safety Antonio Reed (25) is penalized for unnecessary roughness on Colorado wide receiver Jay MacIntyre (bottom) with little over a minute left in the game Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Reacting to the call are Huskers' safety Aaron Williams (24) and Tyrin Ferguson (43).

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Stanley Morgan can't get to a pass into the end zone with 7 seconds left in the game as Nebraska fell to Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Colorado's Laviska Shenault beats Nebraska's Dicaprio Bootle to a pass and gets a fourth-quarter touchdown Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska coach Scott Frost leaves the field after the Huskers' 33-28, last-minute loss to Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Six-year-old Connor Bearnes of Central City gets his face painted with a flaming football prior to the Colorado game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska's Stanley Morgan (8) and J.D. Spielman (10) can't haul in a pass to the end zone on the final play of the game as Nebraska fell to Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

ERIC GREGORY, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Former Nebraska kicker Alex Henery talks during an interview prior to the Colorado game at Memorial Stadium last season. On Nov. 28, 2008, he set a Nebraska team record when he kicked a 57-yard field goal in a 40-31 win over Colorado.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

A pass intended for Colorado is broken up by Dicaprio Bootle (23) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska students (clockwise from upper left) Zach Wynn, Christa Rahl, Mark Quinn and Trent Totusek have fun as they play a card game called "Trash" as they wait to gain admittance to the student section at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Andrew Bunch, who entered after Adrian Martinez was removed with a knee injury, looks to pass against Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez is attended to after going down with an injury against Colorado on Sept. 8, 2018, at Memorial Stadium.

JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) reacts after getting injured during a fourth-quarter running play against Colorado in the Huskers' 33-28 loss Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Martinez did not return to the game and was replaced by Andrew Bunch.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska players march through a tight gauntlet of fans heading towards the North Stadium entrance during the Unity Walk at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska fans wait for players and coaches to arrive during the Unity Walk on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

A member of the Cornhusker Marching Band performs during the Unity Walk on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

University of Nebraska students speed walk into Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Ava Claire Tubbs, 6, waits for the players and coaches to arrive during the Unity Walk on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska fan Bobbie Kidd, 79, of Nebraska City, is decked out in red on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost is greeted by Husker fans as he and the team arrive for the Unity Walk prior to the game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in 2018.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO

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Smoke curls around Nebraska burgers at the Fairbury hot dog stand before the game Saturday outside Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Jim "Spanky" Spanel flips burgers at the Fairbury hot dog stand on Saturday outside Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska fan Amber Hanson (with glasses), of Denver, high-fives players during the Unity Walk before the Colorado game Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Jim "Spanky" Spanel flips Nebraska burgers at the Fairbury hot dog stand on Saturday outside Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska coach Scott Frost makes his way through hordes of fans and media as the Huskers prepared to take on Colorado at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Cathy Lichnit, of Springfield, and Nenee Vanderlinden, of Omaha, grab a selfie together before Nebraska hosted Colorado at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez greets fans on the way into Memorial Stadium to face Colorado on Saturday.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Jim Buchanan of Omaha carries his license plate outside Memorial Stadium on Saturday as the Huskers prepared to take on Colorado.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska coach Scott Frost vents his frustrations during the Colorado game at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez nears the end zone for on a touchdown run against Colorado on Sept. 8, 2018, at Memorial Stadium. On that day, he became the first true freshman starting quarterback to start a season-opening game for the Huskers.

JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

A B-2 bomber flies over Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre has a word with the officials in the second half against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska running back Devine Ozigbo breaks through a tackle by Colorado's Kyle Trego on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Colorado's Evan Worthington reaches to grab Nebraska wide reciever JD Spielman on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Spielman scored on the play.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez throws away the ball as he's sacked on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska safety Antonio Reed pumps up the crowd before their game against Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Red balloons are released after Nebraska's first touchdown against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 8, at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Colorado wide receiver Juwann Winfree is stopped by Nebraska's Luke Gifford (12), Antonio Reed (25) and Mohamed Barry on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska fans react to a wide field goal attempt by Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

 Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Colorado's Dante Wigley waves to Nebraska fans after the Buffs beat the Huskers 33-28 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska's Ben Stille reaches out to make a tackle against Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska coach Scott Frost and players run out onto the field during the tunnel walk Sept. 8, 2018, at Memorial Stadium. Frost will kick off his media appearances at 8:30 a.m. at Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday in Indianapolis.

Journal Star file photo

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska's Luke Gifford takes a tumble during the Huskers' loss to Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska's Aaron Williams and Lamar Jackson reach to tackle Colorado's Tony Brown on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska coach Scott Frost leads his team onto the field to face Colorado early in his tenure at Nebraska.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska coach Scott Frost hugs defensive back Antonio Reed before the game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Windows in the West Stadium suites at Memorial Stadium were upgraded in the offseason, giving fans nearly unobstructed views of the field.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska starting quarterback Adrian Martinez is helped from the field after being injured Saturday against Colorado at Memorial Stadium.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman is brought down by Colorado's Mekhi Blackmon (25) and Kevin George on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez is sacked by Colorado safety Nick Fisher on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Andrew Bunch is sacked by Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska coach Scott Frost pumps up the crowd against Colorado at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska huddles before their game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in 2018.

Journal Star file photo

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez breaks through a tackle by Colorado's Drew Lewis on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez looks for a gap against Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez celebrates a touchdown against Colorado last September at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

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Former Nebraska volleyball player Sarah Pavan is recognized during the game against Colorado on Saturday  at Memorial Stadium.

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Colorado fans react to a touchdown that put Colorado in the lead in the fourth quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Student section

A member of the Nebraska student section holds up a poster depicting Scott Frost at Memorial Stadium.

Journal Star file photo

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Nebraska's Dicaprio Bootle (right) tackles Colorado's Travon McMillian on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska running back Greg Bell (25) breaks into the open for a first down against Colorado in the fourth quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Colorado's Davion Taylor recovers a Nebraska fumble Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska coach Scott Frost watches his team warm up before their game against Colorado Sept. 8 at Memorial Stadium.

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Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

A member of the Scarlets dance team performs Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska's Jack Stoll tackles Colorado's Davion Taylor after a Husker fumble Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

EMILY BLOBAUM, JOURNAL STAR

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9.8.18

Nebraska starting quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) is helped off the field after being injured during the fourth quarter against Colorado at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9.8.18

Nebraska defensive lineman Khalil Davis (94) sacks Colorado quarterback Steven Montez in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9.8.18

Nebraska fans cheer for the kickoff after wide receiver JD Spielman's touchdown reception against Colorado gave the Huskers a 28-20 lead at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9.8.18

Nebraska linebacker Luke Gifford (12) celebrates a first-half tackle against Colorado at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. Gifford had 11 tackles and a sack in the Huskers loss.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9.8.18

Nebraska's J.D. Spielman (10) fends off two Colorado defenders as he runs for a touchdown during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9.8.18

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez scrambles for yardage against Colorado during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium last week.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9.8.18

Nebraska's Khalil Davis brings down Colorado quarterback Steven Montez during the third quarter last September at Memorial Stadium.

Journal Star file photo

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

UNL junior Bailey O'Connor has a message for Scott Frost as the Huskers faced Colorado at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska running back Greg Bell (25) fumbles the ball past Colorado safety Evan Wothington (6) in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. Colorado recovered the ball.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Kenny Wilhite, Nebraska's director of high school relations, talks with defensive coordinator Erik Chinander (right) during pregame preparations for Colorado on Sept. 8, 2018, at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska running back Greg Bell (25) fumbles the ball which Colorado recovered in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

A B-2 bomber flies over Memorial Stadium at the conclusion of the national anthem before the Nebraska-Colorado game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

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Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Colorado's Davion Taylor (5) chases down a ball fumbled by Nebraska running back Greg Bell with the Huskers' Jack Stoll (86) and Matt Farniok (71) also in pursuit in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. 

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) and the Huskers fans celebrate his 41-yard touchdown run against Colorado at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) smiles as he scores his second rushing touchdown with a 3-yard run against Colorado at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Colorado's Travion McMillian (34) is tackled by Nebraska's Will Honas (3) and Dicaprio Bootle (23) as Antonio Reed looks on in the first half at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 8.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) smiles as he scores his second rushing touchdown with a 3-yard run against Colorado at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9/8/18

Nebraska's Greg Bell (right) stiff-arms Colorado's Delrick Abrams at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 8. 

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star file photo

Colorado vs. Nebraska, 9.8.18

Nebraska recruits Jackson Hannah (from left) of Montgomery Bell Academy, Chris Hickman and Nick Heinrich of Omaha Burke visit on the field during pregame at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Contact the writer at pgabriel@journalstar.com or 402-473-7439. On Twitter @HuskerExtraPG.

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