2018 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team

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2018 Nebraska Cornhuskers football
Nebraska Cornhuskers logo.svg
Conference Big Ten Conference
DivisionWest Division
Record4–8 (3–6 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Troy Walters (1st season)
Offensive scheme No-huddle spread option
Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander (1st season)
Base defense 3–4
Home stadium Memorial Stadium
Seasons
  2017
2019  
2018 Big Ten Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
No. 3 Ohio State xy$  8 1   13 1  
No. 14 Michigan x  8 1   10 3  
No. 17 Penn State  6 3   9 4  
Michigan State  5 4   7 6  
Maryland  3 6   5 7  
Indiana  2 7   5 7  
Rutgers  0 9   1 11  
West Division
No. 21 Northwestern xy  8 1   9 5  
Wisconsin  5 4   8 5  
No. 25 Iowa  5 4   9 4  
Purdue  5 4   6 7  
Minnesota  3 6   7 6  
Nebraska  3 6   4 8  
Illinois  2 7   4 8  
Championship: Ohio State 45, Northwestern 24
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2018 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by first-year head coach Scott Frost and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. [1] They competed as members of the West Division of the Big Ten Conference. [2] [3]

Contents

After Nebraska's season opener against Akron was canceled due to inclement weather, the Cornhuskers began the season with six straight losses, the worst start in program history. This, combined with their four losses at the end of 2017, formed a school-record 10-game losing streak. [4] The team's performance improved in the second half of the season, and the team won four of their last six games to finish at 4–8 overall.

Freshman quarterback Adrian Martinez led the team on offense, finishing with 2,617 passing yards, 17 passing touchdowns, and 8 rushing touchdowns. [5] Senior running back Devine Ozigbo finished with 1,082 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, becoming the first Nebraska running back to exceed 1,000 rushing yards since Ameer Abdullah in 2014. [6] Senior wide receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. finished with 1,004 receiving yards and was named second-team All-Big Ten. [7] Linebacker Mohamed Barry led the team in tackles. [5]

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 12 recruits during the Early Signing Period from December 20–22, 2017. [8]

Scholarship recruits
US college sports recruiting information for 2018 recruits
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
David Alston
OLB
Woodbury, MN Woodbury (MN) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)225 lb (102 kg)Oct 6, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 77
Greg Bell
RB
Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista (CA) Bonita Vista
Arizona Western CC
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)190 lb (86 kg)Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 81
Willie Canty
OT
Belle Glade, FL Belle Glade (FL) Glades Central 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)290 lb (130 kg)Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 76
Braxton Clark
CB
Orlando, FL Orlando (FL) Dr. Phillips 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)190 lb (86 kg)Jan 21, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 73
Will Farniok
OL
Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls (SD) Washington 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)260 lb (120 kg)Apr 8, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 79
Will Honas
LB
Wichita, KS Wichita (KS) Bishop Carroll
Butler CC
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)215 lb (98 kg)Dec 21, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 80
Andre Hunt
WR
Lancaster, CA Lancaster (CA) Paraclete 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)185 lb (84 kg)Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 78
Will Jackson
CB
Washington, DC Washington (DC) St. John's
Kentucky
Mesa CC
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)190 lb (86 kg)Jun 5, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg
Cam'ron Jones
S
Mansfield, TX Mansfield (TX) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg)Jan 27, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 80
Miles Jones
ATH
Plantation, FL Plantation (FL) American Heritage 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)165 lb (75 kg)Jan 18, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 76
Cam Jurgens
TE
Beatrice, NE Beatrice (NE)6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)240 lb (110 kg)Aug 6, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 81
Katerian Legrone
WR
Atlanta, GA Atlanta (GA) B.E.S.T. 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)235 lb (107 kg)Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 76
Adrian Martinez
QB
Fresno, CA Fresno (CA) Clovis West 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)200 lb (91 kg)Dec 13, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 84
Justin McGriff
WR
Tampa, FL Tampa (FL) Jefferson 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)220 lb (100 kg)Dec 11, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 75
Barret Pickering
K
Hoover, AL Hoover (AL) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)175 lb (79 kg)May 2, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 76
Casey Rogers
DE
Avon, CT Avon (CT) Old Farms 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)250 lb (110 kg)Jan 16, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 76
C.J. Smith
S
West Palm Beach, FL West Palm Beach (FL) Oxbridge 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)190 lb (86 kg)Dec 10, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 81
Caleb Tannor
DE
Lithonia, GA DeKalb County (GA) Miller Grove 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)200 lb (91 kg)Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 80
Cam Taylor-Britt
CB
Montgomery, AL Montgomery (AL) Park Crossing5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)200 lb (91 kg)Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 80
Maurice Washington
RB
Cedar Hill, TX Cedar Hill (TX) Trinity Christian 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)190 lb (86 kg)Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 84
Dominick Watt
WR
Miramar, FL Miramar (FL) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)200 lb (91 kg)Jan 18, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 79
Tate Wildeman
DE
Parker, CO Parker (CO) Legend 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)245 lb (111 kg)Apr 16, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 79
Deontai Williams
CB
Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville (FL) Trinity Christian
Jones County JC
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)175 lb (79 kg)Dec 17, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 80
Mike Williams
WR
Lake City, FL Lake City (FL) Columbia
Georgia Southern
East Mississippi CC
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)175 lb (79 kg)Jan 10, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 77
Jaron Woodyard
WR
Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg (MD) Avalon
Arizona Western CC
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)175 lb (79 kg)Dec 10, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 82
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 21   247Sports: 22   ESPN: 22
  • 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.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com.
  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.
Walk-on recruits
US college sports recruiting information for 2018 recruits
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Jake Archer
LB
Omaha, NE Omaha (NE) Skutt 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)200 lb (91 kg)Dec 14, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Mitchell Balenger
OL
Leonardtown, MD Leonardtown (MD)
Fork Union (VA) Military
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)307 lb (139 kg)Jul 6, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Anthony Banderas
LB
Lincoln, NE Lincoln (NE) Southwest 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)215 lb (98 kg)Jan 16, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Brody Belt
RB
Omaha, NE Omaha (NE) Millard West 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)170 lb (77 kg)Dec 14, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Moses Bryant
RB
Omaha, NE Omaha (NE) Elkhorn South 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)195 lb (88 kg)Feb 5, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Chris Cassidy
FB/LB
Lincoln, NE Lincoln (NE) Piux X 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)220 lb (100 kg)Dec 14, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Colton Feist
DE
Yutan, NE Yutan (NE)6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)235 lb (107 kg)Dec 18, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Bennett Folkers
WR
Gothenburg, NE Gothenburg (NE) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)180 lb (82 kg)Feb 4, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
AJ Forbes
OL
Omaha, NE Bellevue (NE) West 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)275 lb (125 kg)Dec 14, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Corbin Frederick
S
Mansfield, TX Mansfield (TX) 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)188 lb (85 kg)Jan 30, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Justin Holm
ATH
Lincoln, NE Lincoln (NE) Southwest 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)190 lb (86 kg)Jun 24, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Joseph Johnson
LB
Gretna, NE Gretna (NE)6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)230 lb (100 kg)Dec 18, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Bryson Krull
WR
North Platte, NE North Platte (NE) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)220 lb (100 kg)Dec 15, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Wyatt Liewer
WR
O'Neill, NE O'Neill (NE)6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)165 lb (75 kg)Dec 13, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Matt Masker
QB
Kearney, NE Kearney (NE) Catholic 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)215 lb (98 kg)Dec 17, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Cade Mueller
LS
Gretna, NE Gretna (NE)6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)225 lb (102 kg)Feb 6, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Simon Otte
RB/LB
York, NE York (NE)6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)180 lb (82 kg)Feb 4, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Cameron Pieper
LS
Lincoln, NE Lincoln (NE) Southwest 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)220 lb (100 kg)Oct 14, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Connor Ruth
FB
Malcolm, NE Seward (NE)6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)215 lb (98 kg)Jun 13, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Ryan Schommer
DE
Norfolk, NE Norfolk (NE)6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)235 lb (107 kg)Dec 21, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Collin Shefke
OL
Lincoln, NE Lincoln (NE) Southwest 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)280 lb (130 kg)Dec 13, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Isaiah Stalbird
S
Kearney, NE Kearney (NE) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)195 lb (88 kg)Jan 24, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Andrew Thurman
WR
Stilwell, KS Overland Park (KS) Blue Valley West 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)195 lb (88 kg)Apr 21, 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:

Transfers


Outgoing

NameNo.Pos.HeightWeightYearHometownNew school
Patrick O'Brien#12QB6'4"230Sophomore San Juan Capistrano, CA Colorado State
Ben Miles#29FB6'1"210RS Freshman Baton Rouge, LA Texas A&M
Bryan Brokop#61OL6'5"295Sophomore New Lenox, IL TBD
Keyan Williams#09WR5'10"195Senior New Orleans, LA Ball State
Andrew Ward#52LB6'1"200RS Freshman Muskegon, MI Central Michigan
Sean Lambert#24RB5'11"225RS Freshman (walk-on) Fremont, NE Midland
Willie Hampton#33LB6'1"225RS Freshman Plantation, FL TBD
Will Jackson#33DB6'3"200Junior Washington, DC TBD
Jalin Barnett#74OL6'4"310Junior Lawton, OK N/A
Avery Roberts#14LB6'1"230Sophomore Wilmington, DE Oregon State
Tristan Gebbia #14QB6'3"185RS Freshman Calabasas, CA Oregon State

Incoming

NameNo.Pos.HeightWeightYearHometownPrev. school
Tre Neal#14S6'1"200Senior (graduate transfer) Atlanta, GA Central Florida
Vaha Vainuku#11DT6'3"295Junior (graduate transfer) Salt Lake City, UT Utah
Alec Cromer#95QB/P6'5"225Sophomore (Walk-on) Beatrice, NE South Dakota State
Breon Dixon#34DB5'11"206Sophomore Loganville, GA Mississippi
Noah Vedral#16QB6'2"190Sophomore (Walk-on) Wahoo, NE Central Florida
Lane McCallum#48S/K6'2"205RS Freshman (Walk-on) Norfolk, NE Air Force
Corbin Ruth#46DB6'0"180RS Freshman (Walk-on) Malcolm, NE Northwest Missouri State

Spring scrimmage

2018 Red—White Spring Game
1234Total
White63009
Red72171449

Preseason

Award watch lists

AwardPlayerPositionYear
Lott Trophy Dedrick Young [9] LBSR
Fred Biletnikoff Award [10] Stanley Morgan Jr. WRSR
JD SpielmanWRSO
John Mackey Award [11] Jack Stoll TESO
Ray Guy Award [12] Caleb LightbournPJR
Paul Hornung Award [13] JD SpielmanWR/KRSO
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award [14] Devine Ozigbo RBSR

Schedule

The 2018 schedule consisted of seven home and five away games in the regular season. Nebraska hosted conference foes Purdue, Minnesota, Illinois, and Michigan State and the Cornhuskers traveled to play Michigan, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Ohio State, and Iowa in Big Ten play. [15]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 82:30 p.m. Colorado * ABC L 28–3389,853
September 1511:00 a.m. Troy *
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Lincoln, NE
BTN L 19–2489,360
September 2211:00 a.m.at No. 19 Michigan FS1 L 10–56111,037
September 292:30 p.m. Purdue Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Lincoln, NE
BTNL 28–4288,911
October 66:30 p.m.at No. 16 Wisconsin BTNL 24–4180,051
October 1311:00 a.m.at Northwestern ABCL 31–34 OT47,330
October 202:30 p.m. Minnesota
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Lincoln, NE
BTNW 53–2889,272
October 27 [a] 11:00 a.m. Bethune–Cookman *
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Lincoln, NE
BTNW 45–988,735
November 311:00 a.m.at No. 8 Ohio State FOXL 31–36104,245
November 1011:00 a.m. Illinois
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Lincoln, NE
BTNW 54–3588,316
November 1711:00 a.m. Michigan State
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Lincoln, NE
FOXW 9–688,793
November 2311:00 a.m.at Iowa FOXL 28–3165,299
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game
  • All times are in Central time
^[a] The game between Nebraska and Akron, originally scheduled for September 1, 2018, was canceled due to inclement weather. [16] Nebraska finalized an agreement to play Bethune–Cookman on October 27 at Memorial Stadium to fill an opening on the schedule that replaced the Huskers’ September 1 game against Akron. [17]

Roster and coaching staff

2018 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 42Chad Alioth Jr.RFr
TE 11Austin AllenRFr
OL 61Mitchell BalengerFr
OL 73Broc BandoRFr
WR 36Christian BankerRFr
RB 25 Greg Bell Jr
RB 38Brody BeltFr
RB 33Jaylin BradleySo
QB 17Andrew BunchSo
WR 45Ty ChaffinSo
OL 62Cole ConradSr
OL 63Tanner FarmerSr
OL 71 Matt Farniok So
OL 68Will FarniokFr
WR 29Bennett FolkersFr
OL 52AJ ForbesFr
OL 67Jerald Foster (C)Sr
OL 65Christian GaylordJr
RB 49Austin HemphillJr
TE 31Keaton HenrySo
OL 75Trent HixsonRFr
TE 47Branden HohensteinSo
WR 41Justin HolmFr
WR 89Todd HonasSo
WR 15Andre HuntFr
OL 76 Brenden Jaimes So
WR 26Miles JonesFr
TE 44 Cam Jurgens Fr
TE 30Bo KitrellSr
TE 48Bryson KrullFr
TE 32Katerian LegroneFr
WR 30Wyatt LiewerFr
WR 1 Tyjon Lindsey So
QB 2 Adrian Martinez Fr
QB 11Matt MaskerFr
RB 37Wyatt MazourJr
WR 13Justin McGriffFr
WR 4Jaevon McQuittyRFr
OL 66Hunter MillerRFr
WR 8 Stanley Morgan Jr.  (C)Sr
RB 22 Devine Ozigbo Sr
TE 82Kurt RafdalRFr
OL 50John RaridonSo
WR 83Bryan ReimersSr
WR 40Brandon RobbinsRFr
RB 23Austin RoseSr
RB 43Connor RuthFr
OL 56Collin ShefkeFr
OL 70Matt SichtermanRFr
WR 10JD SpielmanSo
TE 86 Jack Stoll So
WR 39Andrew ThurmanRFr
QB 16Noah VedralSo
WR 81 Kade Warner RFr
RB 28Maurice WashingtonFr
RB 21Mikale WilbonSr
WR 19Mike WilliamsJr
OL 56Boe WilsonSo
WR 88Jaron WoodyardJr
WR 87Conor YoungJr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DL 91 Freedom Akinmoladun Sr
OLB 30Quayshon AlexanderSo
OLB 45David AlstonFr
DB 4Avery AndersonJr
DL 75Fyn AndersonJr
LB 50Jake ArcherFr
LB 51Anthony BanderasFr
ILB 7Mohamed BarryJr
CB 23 Dicaprio Bootle So
DB 35Moses BryantFr
DB 39Bradley BunnerRFr
CB 2Tony ButlerSo
LB 58Chris CassidyFr
CB 15Braxton ClarkFr
DB 16Ethan CoxRFr
DL 93Damion DanielsRFr
OLB 22Alex DavisJr
DL 96 Carlos Davis Jr
DL 94 Khalil Davis Jr
S 19Marquel DismukeSo
OLB 34Breon DixonSo
OLB 13 JoJo Domann So
DL 82Colton FeistFr
OLB 43Tyrin FergusonJr
DB 37Corbin FrederickFr
OLB 12 Luke Gifford  (C)Sr
ILB 3Will Honas  Cruz Roja.svg Jr
DL 38 Damian Jackson RFr
CB 21 Lamar Jackson Jr
DL 47Matt JarzynkaSr
OLB 32Pernell JeffersonSo
LB 53Joseph JohnsonFr
DB 29Cam'ron JonesFr
ILB 40Grant JordanSo
ILB 36Spencer JordanSo
S 36Reid KarelJr
CB 6Eric Lee Jr.Jr
DL 90Ben LingenfelterRFr
DB 48Lane McCallum (I)RFr
ILB 31Collin MillerSo
DL 9DaiShon NealJr
S 14Tre NealSr
DL 99Peyton NewellSr
LB 34Simon OtteFr
OLB 55Jordan PaupRFr
S 25Antonio ReedSr
DL 98 Casey Rogers Fr
DB 46Corbin Ruth (I)RFr
DL 54Ryan SchommerFr
S 26CJ SmithFr
DB 49 Isaiah Stalbird Fr
DL 95 Ben Stille So
DL 44Mick Stoltenberg (C)Sr
DB 42Jeramiah StovallJr
DB 28Eli SullivanSo
OLB 4Caleb TannorFr
CB 17 Cam Taylor-Britt Fr
DL 97Deontre ThomasSo
OLB 18Guy ThomasRFr
DL 11Vaha VainukuJr
DL 55Chris WalkerRFr
ILB 57Jacob WeinmasterJr
DL 92Tate WildemanFr
S 24Aaron WilliamsSr
S 41 Deontai Williams So
ILB 5Dedrick Young IISr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 98Isaac ArmstrongJr
P 95Alec Cromer (I)So
PK 39Cole FrahmRFr
P 35Caleb LightbournJr
LS 84Jordan OberSr
PK 32Barret PickeringFr
LS 91Cameron PieperFr
LS 92Chase UrbachJr
P 90Jackson WalkerJr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: August 3, 2018

Depth chart

Game summaries

Colorado

Colorado at Nebraska
1234Total
Colorado14310633
Nebraska7147028

Colorado Game starters

Troy

Troy at Nebraska
1234Total
Troy3140724
Nebraska076619

Troy Game starters

At Michigan

Nebraska at Michigan
1234Total
Nebraska003710
No. 19 Michigan201910756

Michigan Game starters

Purdue

Purdue at Nebraska
1234Total
Purdue101015742
Nebraska7014728

Purdue Game starters

At Wisconsin

Nebraska at Wisconsin
1234Total
Nebraska0314724
No. 16 Wisconsin31714741

Wisconsin Game starters

At Northwestern

Nebraska at Northwestern
1234OTTotal
Nebraska76711031
Northwestern014017334

Northwestern Game starters

Minnesota

Minnesota at Nebraska
1234Total
Minnesota0814628
Nebraska141481753

Minnesota Game starters

After starting the season 0-6, Nebraska finally got its first win under Scott Frost against Minnesota

Bethune–Cookman

Bethune–Cookman at Nebraska
1234Total
Bethune–Cookman30069
Nebraska28100745

Bethune-Cookman Game starters

At Ohio State

Nebraska at Ohio State
1234Total
Nebraska71401031
Ohio State16014636

Ohio State Game starters

Illinois

Illinois at Nebraska
1234Total
Illinois14701435
Nebraska21177954

Illinois Game starters

Michigan State

Michigan State at Nebraska
1234Total
Michigan State30036
Nebraska00099

Michigan State Game starters

At Iowa

Nebraska at Iowa
1234Total
Nebraska7601528
Iowa7147331

Iowa Game starters

Big Ten awards

Player of the Week

Weekly Awards
PlayerAwardWeek AwardedRef.
Adrian Martinez Big Ten Freshman of the WeekWeek 8 [37]
Adrian MartinezBig Ten Freshman of the WeekWeek 10 [38]
Devine Ozigbo Big Ten Offensive Player of the WeekWeek 11 [39]
Adrian MartinezBig Ten Freshman of the WeekWeek 11 [39]
Barret PickeringBig Ten Special Teams Player of the WeekWeek 12 [40]

All-Conference awards

2018 Big Ten All-Conference Teams and Awards [7]

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