The plan went off without a hitch.
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Lincoln – Nebraska used a balanced offense and a stingy defense to put together four solid quarters of football in a 48-9 victory over South Alabama on Saturday night. Jones and defensive coordinator Travis Pearson have sought ways to get more size on the field up front.
Nebraska leads the all-time series 6-5.
“That was our first experienced game and a tough loss”, Riley said.
Junior quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. practically skipped to the post-game podium, clearly pleased with his 270-yard, two-touchdown performance. Xavier Johnson (7/121/1TD) was the breakout star for the Jaguars with 121 yards on the ground and a 56-yard touchdown catch in the game, adding up for 177 yards and two touchdowns on only eight total touches.
Newby got into a groove early against the Jaguars and continued to make plays one week after the Husker running game was stagnant against BYU. The Huskers committed 12 penalties, and their top three tailbacks – Terrell Newby, Imani Cross and Mikale Wilbon – combined to average just 3.95 yards per carry.
Newby ran 28 times, finding his rhythm quickly against an overmatched defense.
Nebraska running back Terrell Newby scores a touchdown during the… Alonzo Moore caught another five passes, for 39 yards, including a late touchdown from back up QB Ryker Fyfe. His third TD came on an 8-yard run.
“I think Daniel is a good player”, Riley said.
With Tommy Armstrong progressing nicely, he can take another step in his quest to become one of the best quarterbacks in the country. He ran three steps to his left and found no running room.
His original idea of using an ear of corn instead of the N ended up being too artistic, however, as the final design brought a return to the traditional block letter. Still, Reilly leads the Huskers with 14.1 yards per reception.
“Their offensive line plays really well, and we saw that on film”, Jaguars safety Roman Buchanan said. But the Crimson Tide exposed the Badgers’ inexperienced offensive line, which includes two veterans – Tyler Marz and Dan Volz – and three question marks.
Clements and Josh Magee connected for passes of 55 and 33 yards, and they had a 56-yarder for a touchdown erased by a hands-to-the-face penalty on center Joseph Scelfo. Clements overthrew tight end Gerald Everett in the end zone on fourth down. “We had some great drives that we’ve just got to finish”.
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“When you play a team like this that’s very good, in my opinion, they expose your weaknesses”, Jones said. This is a team with a lot of new starters, but the upperclassmen who have been through the battles at places like Neyland, South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium and Mississippi State’s Davis Wade Stadium are trying to prepare the younger guys for what they’ll experience on Saturday. They bounced back Sunday with a 1-0 win at Missouri.
