2019 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team

The 2019 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by second-year head coach Scott Frost and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. They were members of the West Division of the Big Ten Conference.[1] They finished the season 5–7, 3–6 in Big Ten play to finish in a tie for fifth place in the West Division.

2019 Nebraska Cornhuskers football
Logo of the Nebraska athletic teams 2004–
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
DivisionWest Division
Record5–7 (3–6 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorTroy Walters (2nd season)
Offensive schemeNo-huddle spread option
Defensive coordinatorErik Chinander (2nd season)
Base defense3–4
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
← 2018
2020 →
2019 Big Ten Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
No. 3 Ohio State xy$^ 90  131 
No. 9 Penn State 72  112 
No. 18 Michigan 63  94 
Indiana 54  85 
Michigan State 45  76 
Maryland 18  39 
Rutgers 09  210 
West Division
No. 11 Wisconsin xy 72  104 
No. 10 Minnesota x 72  112 
No. 15 Iowa 63  103 
Illinois 45  67 
Purdue 36  48 
Nebraska 36  57 
Northwestern 18  39 
Championship: Ohio State 34, Wisconsin 21
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

Offseason edit

Recruiting edit

Position key edit

BackBCenterCCornerbackCBDefensive backDB
Defensive endDEDefensive linemanDLDefensive tackleDTEndE
FullbackFBGuardGHalfbackHBKickerK
Kickoff returnerKROffensive tackleOTOffensive linemanOLLinebackerLB
Long snapperLSPunterPPunt returnerPRQuarterbackQB
Running backRBSafetySTight endTEWide receiverWR

Recruits edit

The Cornhuskers signed a total of 24 scholarship recruits during the Early Signing Period on December 19, 2018.[2]

Scholarship recruits edit
US college sports recruiting information for 2019 recruits
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Matthew Anderson
OT
Leesville, LALeesville6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)250 lb (110 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 75
Brant Banks
OT
Houston, TXWestbury Christian School6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)265 lb (120 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 75
Bryce Benhart
OT
Lakeville, MNLakville North6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)305 lb (138 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 81
Darien Chase
ATH
Vancouver, WAUnion6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)185 lb (84 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 77
Myles Farmer
S
Atlanta, GAWestlake6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)194 lb (88 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 77
Jimmy Fritzsche
OT
Greenville, SCGreenville6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)240 lb (110 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPNN/A   ESPN grade: NR
Jamin Graham
DE
Atalla, ALEtowah6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)225 lb (102 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 78
Jackson Hannah
LB
Nashville, TNMontgomery Bell Academy6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)220 lb (100 kg)Dec, 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 78
Nick Henrich
LB
Omaha, NEOmaha Burke6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)210 lb (95 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 80
Chris Hickman
TE
Omaha, NEOmaha Burke6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)205 lb (93 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 80
Demariyon Houston
WR
Oklahoma City, OKMillwood6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)165 lb (75 kg)Feb 6, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 80
Rahmir Johnson
RB
Oradell, NJBergen Catholic5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)173 lb (78 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 80
Michael Lynn
OT
Englewood, COCherry Creek6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)291 lb (132 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 77
Luke McCaffrey
ATH
Littleton, COValor Christian6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)183 lb (83 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 83
Jamie Nance
ATH
Blanchard, OKBlanchard6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)160 lb (73 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 77
Garret Nelson
DE
Scottsbluff, NEScottsbluff6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)235 lb (107 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 74
Mosai Newsom
DE
Waverly, IAWaverly-Shell Rock6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)252 lb (114 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 77
Quinton Newsome
S
Suwanee, GANorth Gwinnett6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)180 lb (82 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 80
Ethan Piper
DT
Norfolk, NENorfolk Catholic6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)275 lb (125 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 74
Noa Pola-Gates
S
Gilbert, AZWilliams Field5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)180 lb (82 kg)Jan 19, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 81
Ty Robinson
DE
Gilbert, AZHigley6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)285 lb (129 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 80
Wan'Dale Robinson
ATH
Frankfort, KYWestern Hills5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)180 lb (82 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 80
Garrett Snodgrass
ATH
York, NEYork6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)217 lb (98 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 76
Ronald Thompkins
RB
Loganville, GAGrayson5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)195 lb (88 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 80
Javin Wright
CB
Chandler, AZHamilton6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)195 lb (88 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    ESPN grade: 78
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 15  247Sports: 15  ESPN: 18
  • 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. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  • "2019 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
Walk-on recruits edit
US college sports recruiting information for 2019 recruits
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
John Bullock
DB
Omaha, NECreighton Prep6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)195 lb (88 kg)Dec 26, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Grant Detlefsen
P
Lincoln, NELincoln Southeast6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)215 lb (98 kg)Sep 6, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
John Goodwin
ATH
Lincoln, NELincoln High6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)230 lb (100 kg)Feb 2, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Tyson Guzman
S
Omaha, NEWestside6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)195 lb (88 kg)Jan 5, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Gabe Heins
K
Kearney, NEKearney6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)165 lb (75 kg)Dec 28, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Jacob Herbek
TE
Grand Island, NEGrand Island Central Catholic6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)210 lb (95 kg)Jan 21, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Matt Huser
DL
Omaha, NEMillard West6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)260 lb (120 kg)Dec 19, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Garrett Hustedt
LB
Omaha, NEElkhorn Mt. Michael6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)220 lb (100 kg)Jan 21, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Austin Jablonski
QB
Lincoln, NEPius X6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)200 lb (91 kg)Dec 24, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Cooper Jewett
RB
Omaha, NEElkhorn South5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)180 lb (82 kg)Feb 6, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Dylan Jorgensen
K
Lincoln, NELincoln Southwest5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)170 lb (77 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Riley Kinney
WR
Loveland, COLoveland6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)190 lb (86 kg)Jan 19, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Cam Kleinschmidt
DB
Lincoln, NELincoln High5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)170 lb (77 kg)Oct 5, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Nick Leader
LB
Lincoln, NELincoln (NE) Southwest6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)200 lb (91 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Caden McCormack
LB
Lincoln, NELincoln Southwest6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)210 lb (95 kg)Dec 6, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Brayden Miller
QB
Kearney, NEKearney6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)203 lb (92 kg)Jan 22, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Riley Moses
C
Fairmont, NEFillmore Central6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)265 lb (120 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Garrett Nuss
OL
Sutton, NESutton6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)240 lb (110 kg)Feb 11, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Luke Reimer
ATH
Lincoln, NELincoln North Star6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)195 lb (88 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Eli Richter
OL
Kearney, NEKearney Catholic6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)215 lb (98 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Braden Sellon
LB
Lincoln, NELincoln East6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)215 lb (98 kg)Feb 6, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Sam Shurtleff
LB
Watkinsville, GAOconee County6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)215 lb (98 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Noah Stafursky
OL
York, NEYork6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)310 lb (140 kg)Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Zach Weinmaster
WR
Loveland, COLoveland5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)185 lb (84 kg)Nov 18, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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:

[citation needed]

Transfers edit

Outgoing edit

NameNumberPositionHeightWeightClassHometownDestination
Greg Bell#25RB6'0"205JuniorChula Vista, CASan Diego State
Cole Frahm#39K6'5"210SophomoreOmaha, NESouth Dakota State
Branden Hohenstein#47TE6'4"205JuniorJackson, NEAbilene Christian
Tyjon Lindsey#1WR5'9"160SophomoreLas Vegas, NVOregon State
Justin McGriff#13WR6'6"210RS-FreshmanTampa, FLASA College
Guy Thomas#18LB6'3"230SophomoreMiami, FLColorado
Caleb Lightbourn#35P6'3"250SeniorWashougal, WAOregon State
Breon Dixon#34OLB5'11"205JuniorSuwanee, GAIowa Western CC
Cam'ron Jones#29DB6'1"180RS-FreshmanMansfield, TXSouthern Methodist
Quayshon Alexander#30OLB6'3"250JuniorWayne, NJTowson

[citation needed]

Incoming edit

NameNumberPositionHeightWeightClassHometownPrevious School
Darrion Daniels#79DL6'4"340SeniorDallas, TXOklahoma State
Kanawai Noa#9WR6'0"200SeniorHonolulu, HICalifornia
Dedrick Mills#26RB5'11"220JuniorWaycross, GAGarden City CC
Travis Vokolek#83TE6'6"250JuniorSpringfield, MORutgers

Spring scrimmage edit

2019 Red—White Spring Game
1234Total
White337013
Red7170024

Preseason edit

Award watch lists edit

Listed in the order that they were released

AwardPlayerPositionYear
Lott Trophy[4]Mohamed BarryLBSR
Maxwell Award[5]Adrian MartinezQBSO
Davey O'Brien Award[6]Adrian MartinezQBSO
Biletnikoff Award[7]JD SpielmanWRJR
John Mackey Award[8]Jack StollTEJR
Butkus Award[9]Mohamed BarryLBSR
Dodd Trophy[10]Scott FrostHC
Wuerffel Trophy[11]Ben StilleDLJR
Walter Camp Award[12]Adrian MartinezQBSO
Polynesian College Football Player Of The Year Award[13]Kanawai NoaWRSR
Manning Award[14]Adrian MartinezQBSO

Preseason Big Ten poll edit

Although the Big Ten Conference has not held an official preseason poll since 2010, Cleveland.com has polled sports journalists representing all member schools as a de facto preseason media poll since 2011. In the 2019 poll, Nebraska was projected to win the West Division.[15]

East
Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Michigan222 (20)
2Ohio State214 (14)
3Michigan State156
4Penn State154
5Indiana86.5
6Maryland82.5
7Rutgers37
West
Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Nebraska198 (14)
2Iowa194.5 (14)
3Wisconsin172.5 (4)
4Northwestern142.5 (1)
5Purdue110.5
6Minnesota100 (1)
7Illinois34
Media poll (Big Ten Championship)
RankTeamVotes
1Michigan over Nebraska8
2Michigan over Iowa8
3Ohio State over Iowa6
4Ohio State over Nebraska4
5Ohio State over Wisconsin3
6Nebraska over Michigan2
7Michigan over Wisconsin1
8Ohio State over Minnesota1
9Northwestern over Michigan1

Schedule edit

The 2019 schedule consisted of seven home and five away games in the regular season. Nebraska hosted conference foes Ohio State, Northwestern, Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa and the Cornhuskers traveled to play Illinois, Minnesota, Purdue and Maryland in Big Ten play.

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 3111:00 amSouth Alabama*No. 24ESPNW 35–2189,502
September 72:30 pmat Colorado*No. 25FOXL 31–34 OT52,829
September 147:00 pmNorthern Illinois*
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Lincoln, NE
FS1W 44–889,593
September 217:00 pmat IllinoisBTNW 42–3844,512
September 286:30 pmNo. 5 Ohio State
ABCL 7–4889,759
October 53:00 pmNorthwestern
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Lincoln, NE
FOXW 13–1089,348
October 126:30 pmat MinnesotaFS1L 7–3443,502
October 262:30 pmIndiana
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Lincoln, NE
BTNL 31–3889,317
November 211:00 amat PurdueFOXL 27–3150,606
November 1611:00 amNo. 14 Wisconsin
BTNL 21–3788,842
November 232:30 pmat MarylandBTNW 54–734,082
November 291:30 pmNo. 17 Iowa
BTNL 24–2789,039

Roster and coaching staff edit

2019 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
TE11Austin AllenSo
OL72Matthew AndersonFr
OL61Mitchell BalengerRFr
OL73Broc BandoSo
WR36Christian BankerSo
OL74Brant BanksFr
RB38Brody BeltRFr
OL54Bryce BenhartFr
OL59Ian BoerkircherRFr
RB33Jaylin BradleySo
RB35Moses BryantRFr
QB17Andrew BunchJr
WR45Ty ChaffinJr
WR13Darien ChaseFr
OL71Matt Farniok (C)Jr
OL68Will FarniokRFr
WR29Bennett FolkersRFr
OL52AJ ForbesRFr
OL78Jimmy FritzscheFr
OL65Christian Gaylord  Sr
TE46John GoodwinFr
RB49Austin HemphillSr
TE87Chris HickmanFr
OL75Trent HixsonSo
WR89Todd HonasJr
WR5Demariyon HoustonFr
WR47Austin JablonskiFr
OL76Brenden JaimesJr
RB24Cooper JewettFr
RB14Rahmir JohnsonFr
WR22Miles JonesRFr
OL51Cam JurgensRFr
TE48Bryson KrullRFr
WR85Wyatt LiewerRFr
OL77Michael LynnFr
QB2Adrian Martinez (C)So
QB18Matt MaskerRFr
RB37Wyatt MazourSr
QB7Luke McCaffreyFr
WR4Jaevon McQuittySo
QB14Brayden MillerFr
OL66Hunter MillerSo
RB26Dedrick MillsJr
OL53Riley MosesFr
WR3Jamie NanceFr
WR9Kanawai NoaSr
OL67Garrett NussFr
TE40Brian PerezJr
OL57Ethan PiperFr
TE82Kurt RafdalSo
OL50John RaridonJr
WR/RB1Wan'Dale RobinsonFr
RB43Connor RuthRFr
RB46Corbin RuthSo
OL70Matt SichtermanSo
WR10JD SpielmanJr
OL79Noah StarfurskyFr
TE86Jack StollJr
RB25Ronald ThompkinsFr
QB16Noah VedralSo
OL62Nick VirkaSr
TE83Travis VokolekJr
WR81Kade WarnerSo
RB28Maurice WashingtonSo
OL58Josh WegenerJr
RB31Zach WeinmasterFr
WR19Mike WilliamsSr
OL56Boe WilsonJr
WR8Jaron WoodyardSr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
OLB45David AlstonRFr
S4Avery AndersonSr
DL75Fyn AndersonSr
ILB50Jake ArcherRFr
ILB51Anthony BanderasRFr
ILB7Mohamed Barry (C)Sr
CB23Dicaprio BootleJr
OLB85John BullockFr
CB39Bradley BunnerSo
CB25Tony ButlerJr
ILB58Chris CassidyRFr
CB17Braxton ClarkRFr
CB16Ethan CoxSo
DL93Damion DanielsSo
DL79Darrion Daniels (C)Sr
OLB22Alex DavisSr
DL96Carlos DavisSr
DL94Khalil DavisSr
S19Marquel DismukeJr
OLB13JoJo DomannJr
S18Myles FarmerFr
DL82Colton FeistRFr
OLB43Tyrin FergusonSr
OLB89Jamin GrahamFr
S47Tyson GuzmanFr
ILB10Jackson HannahFr
ILB42Nick HenrichFr
DL80Jacob HerbekFr
ILB3Will HonasJr
DL70Matt HuserFr
ILB39Garrett HustedtFr
DL38Damian JacksonSo
CB21Lamar JacksonSr
OLB32Pernell JeffersonJr
ILB53Joseph JohnsonRFr
S36Reid KarelSr
OLB81Nick LeaderFr
S6Eric Lee Jr.Sr
DL90Ben LingenfelterSo
S48Lane McCallumSo
ILB59Caden McCormackFr
ILB31Collin MillerJr
DL9DaiShon NealSr
OLB44Garrett NelsonFr
DL52Mosai NewsomFr
CB12Quinton NewsomeFr
OLB34Simon OtteRFr
OLB55Jordan PaupSo
S26Noa Pola-GatesFr
ILB28Luke ReimerFr
DL84Eli RichterFr
DL99Ty RobinsonFr
DL98Casey RogersRFr
CB37Phalen SanfordRFr
OLB54Ryan SchommerRFr
OLB83Sam ShurtleffFr
ILB41Garrett SnodgrassFr
S49Isaiah StalbirdRFr
DL95Ben StilleJr
CB24Jeramiah StovallSr
S30Eli SullivanJr
OLB2Caleb TannorSo
DB5Cam Taylor-BrittSo
DL97Deontre ThomasSo
DL11Vaha VainukuSr
DL55Chris WalkerSo
DL92Tate WildemanRFr
S8Deontai Williams  Jr
DB33Javin WrightFr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P98Isaac ArmstrongSr
P95Grant DetlefsenFr
PK93Gabe HeinsFr
PK97Dylan JorgensenFr
LS94Cade MuellerRFr
PK32Barret PickeringSo
LS91Cameron PieperRFr
P99William PrzystupRFr
LS92Chase UrbachSr
P90Jackson WalkerSr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured
  • Redshirt

Roster
Last update: August 8, 2019

Depth chart edit

Game summaries edit

South Alabama edit

South Alabama at No. 24 Nebraska
1234Total
South Alabama7014021
No. 24 Nebraska7714735

South Alabama Game starters

At Colorado edit

No. 25 Nebraska at Colorado
1234OTTotal
No. 25 Nebraska710014031
Colorado00724334

Colorado Game starters

Northern Illinois edit

Northern Illinois at Nebraska
1234Total
Northern Illinois05308
Nebraska10207744

North Illinois Game starters

At Illinois edit

Nebraska at Illinois
1234Total
Nebraska77131542
Illinois14714338

Nebraska trailed for most of the game, then came back to beat Illinois 42–38. With the victory, the Huskers got their first road win under Scott Frost and their 900th overall win in program history.

Illinois Game starters

Ohio State edit

No. 5 Ohio State at Nebraska
1234Total
No. 5 Ohio State142410048
Nebraska00707

Ohio State Game starters

Northwestern edit

Northwestern at Nebraska
1234Total
Northwestern037010
Nebraska730313

Northwestern Game starters

At Minnesota edit

Nebraska at Minnesota
1234Total
Nebraska00077
Minnesota7720034

Minnesota Game starters

Indiana edit

Indiana at Nebraska
1234Total
Indiana9715738
Nebraska1473731

Indiana Game starters

At Purdue edit

Nebraska at Purdue
1234Total
Nebraska10031427
Purdue01431431
      

Purdue Game starters

Wisconsin edit

No. 14 Wisconsin at Nebraska
1234Total
No. 14 Wisconsin7207337
Nebraska777021

Wisconsin Game starters

At Maryland edit

Nebraska at Maryland
1234Total
Nebraska1717101054
Maryland00077

Maryland Game starters

Iowa edit

No. 17 Iowa at Nebraska
1234Total
#17 Iowa14100327
Nebraska3714024

Iowa Game starters

Big Ten awards edit

Player of the Week Honors edit

Weekly Awards
PlayerAwardWeek AwardedRef.
Wan'Dale RobinsonBig Ten Freshman of the WeekWeek 4[28]
Wan'Dale RobinsonBig Ten Freshman of the WeekWeek 6[29]

All-Conference awards edit

2019 Big Ten All-Conference Teams and Awards[30]

Rankings edit

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes т = Tied with team above or below
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP2425-T
CoachesRV25RVRVRV
CFPNot releasedNot released

Players drafted into the NFL edit

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL Club
6194Khalil DavisDTTampa Bay Buccaneers
7232Carlos DavisDTPittsburgh Steelers

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