2013 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team

American college football season February 2026 December 2013 football 2013 Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska Cornhuskers logo.svg 100 Logo of the Nebraska athletic teams 2004– Big Ten Conference Legends Division Big Ten 25 9–4 5–3 Bo Pelini 6th Tim Beck 3rd John Papuchis 2nd Spread 4–3 Memorial Stadium Gator Bowl champion Gator Bowl W Won 24–19 vs. Georgia 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 yes no 2013 Banderas, Josh LB Lincoln, NE Southwest 6 2 220 4.65 April 12, 202 4 81 4 Carter, Cethan TE/FB Metairie, LA Rummel 6 4 230 4.8 January 17, 2013 3 74 3 Collins, Maliek DT Kansas City, MO Center 6 2 285 4.83 January 6, 2013 3 79 3 Dixon, Tre’vell ATH Baldwin, LA West St. Mary 6 1 195 4.48 February 6, 2013 3 82 4 Finnin, Matt OL Crete, IL DuPage 6 8 330 N/A January 20, 2013 3 76 3 Gerry, Nathan S/ATH Sioux Falls, SD Washington 6 2 206 4.42 June 6, 2012 3 76 3 Gladney, Kevin WR Akron, OH Firestone 6 1 175 4.53 June 11, 2012 3 75 3 Gregory, Randy DE Fishers, IN Ariz. Western 6 6 230 N/A November 1, 2012 4 84 4 Hannon, Zach OL Kansas City, MO Rockhurst 6 5 295 N/A August 8, 2012 3 77 3 Hart, Greg TE Dayton, OH Archbishop Alter 6 5 225 4.63 May 16, 2012 3 76 3 Johnson, Dwayne OL Houston, TX Bellaire 6 6 275 5.2 February 5, 2013 3 78 3 Joseph, Boaz DB Weston, FL Cypress Bay 6 1 190 N/A January 23, 2013 3 74 3 Knevel, David OT Brantford Brantford, ONT Pauline Johnson 6 8 290 N/A December 18, 2012 3 80 4 Kondolo, Chongo OL Carrollton, TX Fresno City CC 6 4 290 N/A February 1, 2013 3 75 3 Love, Courtney LB Youngstown, OH Cardinal Mooney 6 1 225 4.6 April 22, 2012 3 81 4 Martinez, Drake S/ATH Laguna Beach, CA Laguna Beach 6 2 200 4.4 January 30, 2013 3 69 2 Maurice, Kevin DT Orlando, FL Freedom 6 3 270 N/A January 4, 2013 3 74 3 Miller, Gabriel LS Mishawaka, IN Penn 6 1 235 5.28 June 17, 2012 2 68 2 Mixon, Dimarya DE Mesquite, TX West Mesquite 6 3 265 N/A February 3, 2013 3 75 3 Natter, A.J. DE Milton, WI Milton 6 5 240 4.7 April 16, 2012 3 77 3 Newby, Marcus LB North Potomac, MD Quince Orchard 6 1 207 4.6 July 2, 2012 4 82 4 Newby, Terrell RB West Hills, CA Chaminade 5 10 180 N/A January 9, 2013 4 81 4 Singleton, D.J. S Jersey City, NJ St. Peter's Prep 6 1 195 4.46 August 21, 2011 3 80 4 Stanton, Johnny QB Rancho Santa Fe, CA Santa Margarita 6 2 220 N/A July 9, 2012 3 82 4 Suttles, Ernest DE kicked out from team Tampa, FL Gaither 6 5 240 N/A January 14, 2013 3 74 3 Taylor, Adam RB Katy, TX Katy 6 2 200 4.5 November 17, 2012 4 80 4 yes 2013 Yahoo Sports: Rivals.com 2013 Nebraska Commitments Scout.com 2013 Nebraska Commitments ESPN 2013 Nebraska Commitments nebraska 204 158 16 February 5, 2013 no Walk-on recruits yes no 2013 Ackerman, Jordan DE/TE Lincoln, NE Southeast 6 3 240 4.9 January 16, 2013 Bellar, Jordan P Norfolk, NE Norfolk Catholic 6 0 165 N/A January 16, 2013 Evans, Erik TE Waverly, NE Waverly 6 3 220 4.7 January 16, 2013 Fordan, Jack LB Frankfort, IL Providence Catholic 6 2 220 N/A Glaser, Dustin OL Flower Mound, TX Flower Mound 6 3 285 N/A January 18, 2013 Graeber, Steve DT Omaha, NE Millard North 6 1 250 4.7 January 18, 2013 Jordan, Harrison FB Omaha, NE Westside 5 10 230 4.9 January 25, 2013 Ketter, Connor TE Norfolk, NE Norfolk Catholic 6 5 225 4.8 January 16, 2013 Kubicek, Landon OL Lincoln, NE Southeast 6 4 290 5.6 January 28, 2013 Lewis, Spencer WR Papillion, NE Papillion-La Vista 6 2 210 N/A January 17, 2013 Schumacher, Grant PK Lincoln, NE Pius X 5 9 155 N/A Stovall, Zach DB Bellevue, NE Bellevue East 5 11 185 4.46 January 17, 2013 Weber, Chris LB Omaha, NE Elkhorn 6 3 200 4.7 January 19, 2013 yes 2013 Yahoo Sports: Rivals.com 2013 Nebraska Commitments Scout.com 2013 Nebraska Commitments ESPN 2013 Nebraska Commitments nebraska 204 158 16 February 5, 2013 no Schedule 2013 AP Central August 31 7:00 p.m. w y 18 Wyoming Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE BTN 37–34 91,185 September 7 5:00 p.m. w y 22 Southern Miss Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE BTN 56–13 90,466 September 14 11:00 a.m. l y 23 UCLA 16 Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE ABC 21–41 91,471 September 21 2:30 p.m. w y South Dakota State 6 (FCS) Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE BTN 59–20 90,614 October 5 11:00 a.m. w y Illinois Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE ESPNU 39–19 90,458 October 12 11:00 a.m. w y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN BTN 44–7 47,203 October 26 11:00 a.m. l y 25 Minnesota TCF Bank Stadium Minneapolis, MN ESPN 23–34 49,995 November 2 2:30 p.m. w Northwestern Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE BTN 27–24 91,140 November 9 2:30 p.m. w y Michigan Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ABC 17–13 112,204 November 16 2:30 p.m. l Michigan State 16 Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE ABC/ESPN2 28–41 90,872 November 23 2:30 p.m. w y Penn State Beaver Stadium University Park, PA BTN 23–20 OT 98,517 November 29 11:00 a.m. l Iowa Heroes Game Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE ABC 17–38 91,260 January 1, 2014 11:00 a.m. w y y Georgia 23 Gator Bowl EverBank Field Jacksonville, FL ESPN2 24–19 60,712http://www.huskers.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=3&SPID=22&DB_OEM_ID=100&Q_SEASON=2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20080914202119/http://www.huskers.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=3&SPID=22&DB_OEM_ID=100&Q_SEASON=2012 dead September 14, 2008 Nebraska Cornhuskers Schedule – 2013 Nebraska Athletics February 5, 2013 Roster and coaching staff 2013 Nebraska Cornhuskers y Ameer Abdullah 8 IB J y Taariq Allen 7 WR SO Tommy Armstrong Jr. 4 QB RF y Christian Bailey 33 WR F Alex Balke 21 WR F Kenny Bell 80 WR J y Jared Blum 83 TE RF Tyson Broekemeier 9 QB SO Sam Burtch 13 WR SO Cethan Carter 11 TE F y Brandon Chapek 51 OL S Jake Cotton 68 OL J Sam Cotton 84 TE RF Scott Criss 67 OL S Imani Cross 32 IB SO Quincy Enunwa 18 WR S C y Erik Evans 49 TE F Tyler Evans 88 WR J Matt Finnin 59 OL J Trey Foster 42 TE RF King Frazier 22 IB RF Ryker Fyfe 17 QB RF Kevin Gladney 81 WR F Dustin Glaser 52 OL F Sam Hahn 73 OL RF Zach Hannon 72 OL F Greg Hart 85 TE F Lane Hovey 45 WR RF Andy Janovich 35 FB SO y Dwayne Johnson Jr. 79 OL F Harrison Jordan 38 FB F Ron Kellogg III 12 QB S Connor Ketter 89 TE F David Knevel 77 OL F Chongo Kondolo 70 OL J Murat Kuzu 24 IB SO Chris Long 75 OL SO Jake Long 41 TE S Spencer Long 61 OL S C y Taylor Martinez 3 QB S C y Mitch McCann 44 FB RF Alonzo Moore 2 WR RF Mike Moudy 74 OL J Graham Nabity 29 IB RF Jordan Nelson 39 IB RF Terrell Newby 34 IB F Robby Painter 54 OL RF Mark Pelini 56 OL J Cole Pensick 62 OL S Max Pirman 40 TE SO Givens Price 78 OL SO Brent Qvale 76 OL S y Ryne Reeves 65 OL SO Brandon Reilly 87 WR RF Andrew Rodriguez 63 OL S Jeremiah Sirles 71 OL S y Johnny Stanton 5 QB F y Zach Sterup 57 OL SO y David Sutton David Sutton (tight end) 86 TE SO y Adam Taylor 28 IB F Paul Thurston 55 OL RF Jamal Turner 10 WR J Dylan Utter 66 OL RF Jordan Westerkamp 1 WR RF y Corey Whitaker 58 OL RF Evan Williams 16 QB RF Tyler Wullenwaber 82 WR J Richard Wynne Jr. 30 WR SO C.J. Zimmerer 31 FB S Jordan Ackerman 80 DE F Jared Afalava 33 LB RF LeRoy Alexander 18 S RF Zaire Anderson 13 LB J y Jason Ankrah 9 DE S y Walker Ashburn 47 DE J Josh Banderas 52 LB F Maliek Collins 7 DT F y Corey Cooper 6 S J Aaron Curry 96 DT SO Daniel Davie 23 CB SO Ross Dzuris 88 DE RF Ciante Evans 17 CB S C Joey Felici 31 CB J Jack Fordon 57 LB F Derek Foster 30 CB J Jack Gangwish 95 DE SO Nathan Gerry 25 LB F y Steve Graeber 58 DT F Andrew Green 11 S S Randy Gregory 44 DE SO y Jay Guy 99 DT J Charles Jackson 21 S SO Harvey Jackson 1 S J Seth Jameson 29 S S Stanley Jean-Baptiste 16 CB S y Garret Johns 50 DL RF Boaz Joseph 12 DB F Courtney Love y Courtney Love (American football) 51 LB F Drake Martinez 36 DB F Kevin Maurice 55 DT F Greg McMullen 90 DE RF Josh Mitchell 5 CB J Avery Moss 94 DE RF A.J. Natter 45 DE F Marcus Newby 3 LB F Brodrick Nickens 69 DT S Tobi Okuyemi 48 DT J Thad Randle 53 DT S Logan Rath 97 DL RF Wil Richards 19 S S Anthony Ridder 22 CB SO Trevor Roach 43 LB J y Jonathan Rose 14 CB SO y Michael Rose 15 LB RF David Santos 41 LB SO Mohammed Seisay 4 CB S Brad Simpson 56 LB RF D.J. Singleton 8 DB F Colby Starkebaum 59 LB S Zach Stovall 26 DB F Vincent Valentine 98 DT RF y(American football) Donovan Vestal 91 DE J Chris Weber 49 LB F Austin Williams 24 LB J Kevin Williams 92 DT SO y Jordan Bellar 98 P F Mauro Bondi 37 PK SO Sam Foltz 27 P/WR RF Spencer Lindsay 95 PK RF Gabriel Miller 91 LS F Joseph Rotherham 97 LS SO Grant Schumacher 47 PK F Pat Smith 94 PK S http://www.huskers.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=4&SPID=22&DB_OEM_ID=100&Q_SEASON=2013 September 3, 2013 Bo Pelini   6th season   7th year at Nebraska   Alma mater: Ohio State Tim Beck   3rd season as OC/QB coach   6th year at Nebraska   Alma mater: UCF John Papuchis   2nd season as DC coach   6th year at Nebraska   Alma mater: Virginia Tech Ron Brown   3rd season as RB coach   23rd year at Nebraska   Alma mater: Brown Barney Cotton   1st season as AHC/TE coach   7th year at Nebraska   Alma mater: Nebraska Ross Els   3rd season as LB coach   3rd year at Nebraska   Alma mater: Nebraska-Omaha Rich Fisher   3rd season as WR coach   3rd year at Nebraska   Alma mater: Colorado John Garrison   1st season as OL coach   3rd year at Nebraska   Alma mater: Nebraska Rick Kaczenski   2nd season as DL coach   2nd year at Nebraska   Alma mater: Notre Dame James Dobson   6th season as S&C coach   6th year at Nebraska   Alma mater: Wisconsin Terry Joseph   2nd season as Sec coach   3rd year at Nebraska   Alma mater: Northwestern State Depth chart Pro-Set 4–3 Yes Yes Yes Tommy Armstrong Ron Kellogg Ameer Abdullah Imani Cross Terrell Newby C.J. Zimmerer Andy Janovich Kenny Bell A-Sam Burtch Jordan Westerkamp Brandon Reilly Quincy Enunwa Alonzo Moore Taariq Allen Jordan Westerkamp Jake Long Cethan Carter Sam Cotton Brent Qvale Matt Finnin Jake Cotton Ryne Reeves Cole Pensick Mark Pelini Spencer Long Andrew Rodriguez Mike Moudy Jeremiah Sirles Zach Sterup Zaire Anderson Jared Afalava WILL Michael Rose Josh Banderas MIKE David Santos Nate Gerry BUCK Corey Cooper LeRoy Alexander Andrew Green Harvey Jackson Charles Jackson Stanley Jean-Baptiste Josh Mitchell Ciante Evans Mohamed Seisay Randy Gregory Avery Moss Aaron Curry Vincent Valentine Kevin Maurice Thad Randle Maliek Collins Jason Ankrah Greg McMullen Season-ending injury Number of games played () QB Taylor Martinez (4) WR Jamal Turner (7) OG Spencer Long (6) Pat Smith Sam Foltz Kenny Bell Jordan Westerkamp Gabreil Miller 110 86 No 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.Blackshirt Sighting Before Opener Brian Christopherson http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/blackshirt-sighting-before-opener/article_6b23766d-9302-553c-ac57-707faee019d4.html Lincoln Journal Star August 28, 2013 September 10, 2013 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.Papuchis: Nebraska 'D' Has 'Nowhere to Go But Up' http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2013/football/ncaa/wires/09/01/2060.ap.fbc.t25.nebraska.leaky.defense.1st.ld.writethru.0741/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20131109140537/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2013/football/ncaa/wires/09/01/2060.ap.fbc.t25.nebraska.leaky.defense.1st.ld.writethru.0741/index.html dead November 9, 2013 Sports Illustrated September 1, 2013 September 10, 2013 With Nebraska's victory they now lead the all-time series 7–0. thumb|left|250px Wyoming at Nebraska Wyoming 7 7 7 13 #18 Nebraska 10 7 14 6 August 31 Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska 7:00 p.m. CST 3:33 91,185 Clear, 90 F, Wind S@5 mph on Eddy Shelton Kevin Kugler, Eric Crouch, Damon Benning BTN Source:Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Wyoming vs #18 Nebraska (Aug 31, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.) http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2530275.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923190002/http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2530275.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 dead September 23, 2015 Nebraska Athletics August 31, 2013 September 1, 2013 Wyoming Game starters PositionPlayerQuarterbackTaylor MartinezRunning BackAmeer AbdullahWide ReceiverKenny BellWide ReceiverJamal TurnerWide ReceiverQuincy EnunwaTight EndJake LongRight TackleAndrew Rodriguez Right GuardSpencer LongCenterCole PensickLeft GuardJake CottonLeft TackleJeremiah Sirles PositionPlayerDefensive EndJason AnkrahDefensive TackleThad RandleDefensive TackleVincent ValentineDefensive EndAvery MossLinebackerDavid Santos CornerbackMohammed SeisayCornerbackCiante EvansFree SafetyCorey CooperStrong SafetyHarvey JacksonCornerbackStanley Jean-BaptisteCornerbackJosh 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. Southern Miss at Nebraska Southern Miss 3 3 7 0 #22 Nebraska 21 14 14 7 September 7 Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska 5:00 p.m. CST 3:12 90,466 Clear, 86 F, Wind NNE@17 mph on Alex Kemp Paul Burmeister, Eric Crouch, Damon Benning BTN Source:Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Southern Miss vs #22 Nebraska (Sep 7, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.) http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2534007.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923193523/http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2534007.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 dead September 23, 2015 Nebraska Athletics September 7, 2013 September 7, 2013 Southern Miss Game starters PositionPlayerQuarterbackTaylor MartinezRunning BackAmeer AbdullahWide ReceiverKenny BellWide ReceiverJamal TurnerWide ReceiverQuincy EnunwaTight EndJake LongRight TackleAndrew Rodriguez Right GuardSpencer LongCenterCole PensickLeft GuardJake CottonLeft TackleJeremiah Sirles PositionPlayerDefensive EndJason AnkrahDefensive TackleThad RandleDefensive TackleVincent ValentineDefensive EndRandy GregoryLinebackerNate GerryLinebackerJosh BanderasNickelbackCiante EvansCornerbackJosh MitchellFree SafetyCorey CooperStrong SafetyHarvey JacksonCornerbackStanley 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.Nebraska's Alternate Uniform For UCLA Game Includes Black Jersey Jon Nyatawa http://sports.omaha.com/2013/06/25/nebraskas-alternate-uniform-for-ucla-game-includes-black-jersey/ Omaha World-Herald June 25, 2013 September 30, 2013 left horizontal 250 NebraskaFootballUCLABalloons.jpg NebraskaUCLAFootball2013.jpg UCLA at Nebraska #16 UCLA 3 7 28 3 #23 Nebraska 14 7 0 0 September 14 Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska 11:07 a.m. CST 3:21 91,471 Sunny, 68 F, Wind S@11 - 17 mph on Michael Batlan Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Shannon Spake ABC Source:Scoring Summary (Final) 2013 Nebraska Football, #16 UCLA vs #23 Nebraska (Sep 14, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.) http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2537461.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 https://web.archive.org/web/20140813081037/http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2537461.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 dead August 13, 2014 Nebraska Athletics September 14, 2013 September 30, 2013 yes 1 9:45 Nebraska Quincy Enunwa 11-yard pass from Taylor Martinez (Pat Smith kick) Nebraska 7–0 1 7:13 UCLA Kaʻimi Fairbairn 44-yard field goal Nebraska 7–3 1 0:31 Nebraska Enunwa 14-yard pass from Martinez (Mauro Bondi kick) Nebraska 14–3 2 7:12 Nebraska Bell, Kenny 22 yd pass from Martinez, Taylor (Smith, Pat kick) Nebraska 21–3 2 0:57 UCLA Perkins, Paul 10 yd run (Fairbairn, Kaim kick) Nebraska 21–10 3 8:31 UCLA James, Jordon 3 yd run (Fairbairn, Kaim kick) Nebraska 21–17 3 6:02 UCLA Evans, Shaquell 28 yd pass from Hundley, Brett (Fairbairn, Kaim kick) UCLA 21–24 3 3:39 UCLA Ruhl, Phillip 12 yd pass from Hundley, Brett (Fairbairn, Kaim kick) UCLA 21–31 3 0:26 UCLA Iese, Nate 3 yd pass from Hundley, Brett (Fairbairn, Kaim kick) UCLA 21–38 4 1:53 UCLA Fairbairn, Kaim 24 yd field goal UCLA 21–41 yes UCLA Game starters PositionPlayerQuarterbackTaylor MartinezRunning BackAmeer AbdullahWide ReceiverKenny BellWide ReceiverJamal TurnerWide ReceiverQuincy EnunwaTight EndJake LongRight TackleAndrew Rodriguez Right GuardSpencer LongCenterCole PensickLeft GuardJake CottonLeft TackleJeremiah Sirles PositionPlayerDefensive EndJason AnkrahDefensive TackleThad RandleDefensive TackleVincent ValentineDefensive EndRandy GregoryLinebackerNate GerryLinebackerJosh BanderasNickelbackCiante EvansCornerbackJosh MitchellFree SafetyCorey CooperStrong SafetyAndrew GreenCornerbackStanley 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. thumb|left|250px South Dakota State at Nebraska South Dakota State 17 0 0 3 Nebraska 14 24 14 7 September 21 Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska 2:42 p.m. CST 3:11 90,614 Sunny, 74 F, Wind: S@13 mph on Todd Geerlings Paul Burmeister, Eric Crouch, Damon Benning BTN Source:Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, South Dakota State vs Nebraska (Sep 21, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.) http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2548925.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610205602/http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2548925.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 dead June 10, 2015 Nebraska Athletics October 5, 2013 September 21, 2013 SDSU Game starters PositionPlayerQuarterbackTommy ArmstrongRunning BackAmeer AbdullahWide ReceiverKenny BellWide ReceiverJamal TurnerWide ReceiverQuincy EnunwaTight EndJake LongRight TackleAndrew Rodriguez Right GuardSpencer LongCenterCole PensickLeft GuardJake CottonLeft TackleJeremiah Sirles PositionPlayerDefensive EndJason AnkrahDefensive TackleThad RandleDefensive TackleVincent Valentine Defensive EndRandy GregoryLinebackerNate GerryLinebackerJosh BanderasNickelbackCiante EvansCornerbackStanley Jean-BaptisteFree SafetyCorey CooperStrong SafetyAndrew GreenCornerbackJosh 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. Illinois at Nebraska Illinois 0 5 7 7 Nebraska 14 9 13 3 October 5 Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska 11:02 a.m. CST 3:24 90,458 Partly Cloudy, 45 F, Wind: WSW@26 mph on Bill LeMonnier Tom Hart, John Congemi ESPNU Source:Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Illinois vs Nebraska (Oct 05, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.) http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2548925.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610205602/http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2548925.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 dead June 10, 2015 Nebraska Athletics October 5, 2013 October 5, 2013 Illinois Game starters PositionPlayerQuarterbackTommy ArmstrongRunning BackAmeer AbdullahWide ReceiverKenny BellWide ReceiverAlonzo MooreWide ReceiverQuincy EnunwaTight EndJake LongRight TackleAndrew Rodriguez Right GuardSpencer LongCenterCole PensickLeft GuardJake CottonLeft TackleJeremiah Sirles PositionPlayerDefensive EndJason AnkrahDefensive TackleThad RandleDefensive TackleAaron CurryDefensive EndRandy GregoryLinebackerDavid Santos LinebackerMichael RoseLinebackerJared AfalavaCornerbackStanley Jean-BaptisteFree SafetyCorey CooperStrong SafetyAndrew GreenCornerbackCiante 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. Nebraska at Purdue Nebraska 14 7 9 14 Purdue 0 0 0 7 October 12 Ross–Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana 12:01 p.m. EST 3:24 47,203 Sunny, 71 F, wind: SSW@6 mph on Dave Witvoet Kevin Kugler, Chuck Long, Jeremy Leman BTN Source:Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Nebraska vs Purdue (Oct 12, 2013 at West Lafayette, Ind.) http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2553091.pdf?ATCLID=209282370&SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923190012/http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2553091.pdf?ATCLID=209282370&SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 dead September 23, 2015 Nebraska Athletics October 12, 2013 October 14, 2013 Purdue Game starters PositionPlayerQuarterbackTommy ArmstrongRunning BackAmeer AbdullahWide ReceiverKenny BellWide ReceiverJamal TurnerWide ReceiverQuincy EnunwaTight EndCethan CarterRight TackleAndrew Rodriguez Right GuardSpencer LongCenterCole PensickLeft GuardJake CottonLeft TackleJeremiah Sirles PositionPlayerDefensive EndJason AnkrahDefensive TackleThad RandleDefensive TackleAaron CurryDefensive EndRandy GregoryNickelbackStanley Jean-BaptisteLinebackerDavid Santos NickelbackLeRoy AlexanderCornerbackJosh MitchellFree SafetyCorey CooperStrong SafetyAndrew GreenCornerbackCiante 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. Nebraska at Minnesota #25 Nebraska 10 3 7 3 Minnesota 7 10 10 7 October 26 TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota 11:01 a.m. CST 3:28 49,995 Mostly Sunny, 42 F, Wind: NNW@17 mph on Bill Lemonnier Dave Pasch, Brian Griese, Tom Luginbill ESPN Source:Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, #21 Nebraska vs Minnesota (Oct 26, 2013 at Minneapolis) http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2557734.pdf?ATCLID=209292147&SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923194209/http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2557734.pdf?ATCLID=209292147&SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 dead September 23, 2015 Nebraska Athletics October 26, 2013 October 28, 2013 Minnesota Game starters PositionPlayerQuarterbackTaylor MartinezRunning BackAmeer AbdullahWide ReceiverKenny BellWide ReceiverAlonzo MooreWide ReceiverQuincy EnunwaTight EndCethan CarterRight TackleAndrew Rodriguez Right GuardMike MoudyCenterCole PensickLeft GuardJake CottonLeft TackleJeremiah Sirles PositionPlayerDefensive EndJason AnkrahDefensive TackleThad RandleDefensive TackleAaron CurryDefensive EndRandy GregoryLinebackerJared AfalavaLinebackerDavid Santos LinebackerZaire AndersonCornerbackStanley Jean-BaptisteFree SafetyCorey CooperStrong SafetyAndrew GreenCornerbackCiante 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. thumb|left|274px|The aftermath of the Hail Mary Northwestern at Nebraska Northwestern 14 7 0 3 Nebraska 7 7 7 6 November 2 Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska 2:42 p.m. CST 3:39 91,140 Sunny, 55 F, Wind: WNW@6 – 20 mph on Mike Cannon Eric Collins, Chuck Long, Jon Jansen BTN Source:Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Northwestern vs Nebraska (Nov 02, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.) http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2560168.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923182133/http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2560168.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 dead September 23, 2015 Nebraska Athletics November 2, 2013 November 4, 2013 Northwestern Game starters PositionPlayerQuarterbackTommy ArmstrongRunning BackAmeer AbdullahFullBackC.J ZimmererWide ReceiverKenny BellWide ReceiverQuincy EnunwaTight EndCethan CarterRight TackleAndrew Rodriguez Right GuardMike MoudyCenterCole PensickLeft GuardJake CottonLeft TackleJeremiah Sirles PositionPlayerDefensive EndJason AnkrahDefensive TackleThad RandleDefensive TackleAaron CurryDefensive EndRandy GregoryLinebackerDavid SantosLinebackerMichael RoseLinebackerZaire AndersonCornerbackStanley Jean-BaptisteFree SafetyCorey CooperStrong SafetyAndrew GreenCornerbackCiante 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. Nebraska at Michigan Nebraska 10 0 0 7 Michigan 0 3 7 3 November 9 Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan 3:36 p.m. EST 3:04 112,204 Partly Cloudy, Mid 50s, Wind: SW@15 – 25 mph on John O'Neil Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Shannon Spake ABC Source:Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Nebraska vs Michigan (Nov 09, 2013 at Ann Arbor, MI) http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2562354.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 https://web.archive.org/web/20131112150428/http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2562354.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 dead November 12, 2013 Nebraska Athletics November 9, 2013 November 12, 2013 Michigan Game starters PositionPlayerQuarterbackTommy ArmstrongRunning BackAmeer AbdullahWide ReceiverKenny BellWide ReceiverSam BurtchWide ReceiverQuincy EnunwaTight EndJake LongRight TackleBrent QvaleRight GuardMike MoudyCenterCole PensickLeft GuardAndrew RodriguezLeft TackleJeremiah Sirles PositionPlayerDefensive EndJason AnkrahDefensive TackleThad RandleDefensive TackleAaron CurryDefensive EndRandy GregoryLinebackerDavid SantosLinebackerMichael RoseLinebackerZaire AndersonCornerbackStanley Jean-BaptisteFree SafetyLeRoy AlexanderStrong SafetyAndrew GreenCornerbackCiante 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. Michigan State at Nebraska #16 Michigan State 10 10 7 14 Nebraska 7 0 14 7 November 16 Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska 2:37 p.m. CST 3:36 90,872 Sunny, 64 F, Wind SW@12–28 Don Capron Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Shannon Spake ABC/ESPN2 Source:Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, #14 Michigan State vs Nebraska (Nov 16, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.) http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2568195.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610220644/http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2568195.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 dead June 10, 2015 Nebraska Athletics November 16, 2013 November 19, 2013 Michigan State Game starters PositionPlayerQuarterbackTommy ArmstrongRunning BackAmeer AbdullahWide ReceiverKenny BellWide ReceiverSam BurtchWide ReceiverQuincy EnunwaTight EndJake LongRight TackleBrent QvaleRight GuardCole PensickCenterMark PeliniLeft GuardAndrew RodriguezLeft TackleJeremiah Sirles PositionPlayerDefensive EndJason AnkrahDefensive TackleThad RandleDefensive TackleAaron CurryDefensive EndRandy GregoryLinebackerDavid SantosLinebackerMichael RoseLinebackerZaire AndersonCornerbackStanley Jean-BaptisteFree SafetyCorey CooperStrong SafetyAndrew GreenCornerbackCiante 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. Nebraska at Penn State Nebraska 0 7 10 3 3 Penn State 6 0 7 7 0 November 23 Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania 3:42 p.m. EST 3:28 98,517 Cold, Cloudy, 37 F, Wind W@16 – 24 mph on Jerry McGinn Eric Collins, Chuck Long, Jon Jansen BTN Source:Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Nebraska vs Penn State (Nov 23, 2013 at University Park, Pa.) http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2572449.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 https://web.archive.org/web/20140107171339/http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2572449.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 dead January 7, 2014 Nebraska Athletics November 23, 2013 January 7, 2014 Penn State Game starters PositionPlayerQuarterbackTommy ArmstrongRunning BackAmeer AbdullahWide ReceiverKenny BellWide ReceiverSam BurtchWide ReceiverQuincy EnunwaTight EndJake LongRight TackleBrent QvaleRight GuardJake CottonCenterMark PeliniLeft GuardAndrew RodriguezLeft TackleJeremiah Sirles PositionPlayerDefensive EndJason AnkrahDefensive TackleVincent Valentine Defensive TackleAaron CurryDefensive EndRandy GregoryLinebackerDavid SantosLinebackerMichael RoseLinebackerZaire AndersonCornerbackStanley Jean-BaptisteFree SafetyCorey CooperStrong SafetyAndrew GreenCornerbackCiante Evans Iowa Iowa–Nebraska football rivalry Meeting for the Heroes Trophy. Following the Husker's loss Nebraska now leads the series by a mark of 28–13–3. thumb|left|250px Iowa at Nebraska Iowa 7 7 10 14 Nebraska 0 3 7 7 November 29 Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska 11:07 a.m. CST 3:24 91,260 Sunny, 33 F, Wind S@15 Alex Kemp Bob Wischusen, Rod Gilmore, Quint Kessenich ABC Source:Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Iowa vs Nebraska (Nov 29, 2013 at Lincoln, Neb.) http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2578697.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 https://web.archive.org/web/20131201051800/http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2578697.pdf?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 dead December 1, 2013 Nebraska Athletics November 29, 2013 January 7, 2014 Iowa Game starters PositionPlayerQuarterbackRon KelloggRunning BackAmeer AbdullahWide ReceiverKenny BellWide ReceiverSam BurtchWide ReceiverQuincy EnunwaTight EndCethan CarterLeft TackleBrent QvaleLeft GuardJake CottonCenterCole PensickRight GuardAndrew RodriguezRight TackleJeremiah Sirles PositionPlayerDefensive EndJason AnkrahDefensive TackleVincent Valentine Defensive TackleAaron CurryDefensive EndRandy GregoryLinebackerDavid SantosLinebackerMichael RoseLinebackerJosh BanderasCornerbackStanley Jean-BaptisteFree SafetyCorey CooperStrong SafetyAndrew GreenCornerbackCiante 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.Christopherson Brian January 1, 2014 Gator Bowl notebook: Enunwa takes home MVP trophy and a record https://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/2013/gator-bowl/gator-bowl-notebook-enunwa-takes-home-mvp-trophy-and-a-record/article_ef8d3f31-a8e8-56fe-96ab-c649acac545e.html 2025-08-09 JournalStar.com Nebraska vs. Georgia Nebraska #23 Georgia 0 10 14 0 0 9 3 7 January 1 EverBank Field, Jacksonville, FL 12:00 p.m. EST 3:23 60,712 Light rain, 57 F, Wind Calm Mike Batlan Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham, Jeannine Edwards/Frank Frangie, Casey Jones ESPN2/Touchdown Radio Source:Scoring Summary (Final), 2013 Nebraska Football, Nebraska vs #22 Georgia (Jan 01, 2014 at Jacksonville, Fla.) http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2601593.pdf?ATCLID=209355670&SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 https://web.archive.org/web/20140107171436/http://www.huskers.com/pdf9/2601593.pdf?ATCLID=209355670&SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100 dead January 7, 2014 Nebraska Athletics January 1, 2014 January 7, 2014 Georgia Game starters PositionPlayerQuarterbackTommy ArmstrongRunning BackAmeer AbdullahWide ReceiverKenny BellWide ReceiverJordan WesterkampWide ReceiverQuincy EnunwaTight EndJake LongLeft TackleBrent QvaleLeft GuardJake CottonCenterCole PensickRight GuardAndrew RodriguezRight TackleJeremiah Sirles PositionPlayerDefensive EndJason AnkrahDefensive TackleThad RandleDefensive TackleMaliek Collins Defensive EndRandy GregoryLinebackerDavid SantosLinebackerMichael RoseLinebackerZaire AndersonCornerbackStanley Jean-BaptisteFree SafetyCorey CooperStrong SafetyAndrew GreenCornerbackCiante 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 selectionshttp://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120213aaf.html Four Football Standouts Repeat as Big Ten Individual Award Winners December 2, 2013 December 17, 2013 Big Ten Conference https://web.archive.org/web/20131203154141/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120213aaf.html December 3, 2013 dead mdy-all 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:https://huskers.com/news/2013/12/15/huskers-honored-at-annual-football-banquet Huskers Honored at Annual Football Banquet December 15, 2013 December 17, 2013 Nebraska Athletics 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 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings 16 7 8 18 18 22 19 23 15 RV RV RV RV RV 25 RV 24 RV 21 23 25 21 23 24 NR RV RV NR NR RV RV NR RV RV RV NR RV RV RV NR RV RV RV NR NR NR NR NR NR RV NR NR RV 25 Notes September 14, 2013 – A record crowd of 91,471 attended the game against UCLANo. 17 UCLA storms back to beat No. 15 Nebraska https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2013/09/14/ucla-beats-nebraska-brett-hundley-three-touchdowns/2813877/ November 14, 2013 USA Today September 14, 2013 Associated Press References External links Nebraska Category:Nebraska Cornhuskers football seasons Category:Gator Bowl champion seasons Nebraska Cornhuskers football