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NEBRASKA
2022 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL
2022 SPRING GUIDE
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2022 NEBRASKA SPRING FOOTBALL
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2022 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT SITE STADIUM SERIES
Quick Facts, Schedule................................... 2
Aug. 27 vs. Northwestern* Dublin, Ireland Aviva Stadium NEB, 9-6
Roster/Returning Letterwinners & Starters.... 3-5
Sept. 3 North Dakota Lincoln, Neb. Memorial Stadium NEB, 1-0
Spring Notebook........................................6-7
Sept. 10 Georgia Southern Lincoln, Neb. Memorial Stadium First meeting
Nebraska Coaching Staff..........................8-19
Sept. 17 Oklahoma Lincoln, Neb. Memorial Stadium OU, 46-38-3
Returning Letterwinner Biographies.......20-49
Oct. 1 Indiana* Lincoln, Neb. Memorial Stadium IU, 10-8-3
2022 Newcomers...................................50-57
Oct. 7 at Rutgers* Piscataway, N.J. SHI Stadium NEB, 5-0
2021 Honors, Recap, Statistics...............58-78
Oct. 15 at Purdue* West Lafayette, Ind. Ross-Ade Stadium Tied, 5-5
2021 Nebraska Seniors ..........................79-91
Oct. 29 Illinois* Lincoln, Neb. Memorial Stadium NEB, 13-5-1
Series Results vs. 2021 Opponents........92-96
Nov. 5 Minnesota* Lincoln, Neb. Memorial Stadium MINN, 35-25-2
FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF Nov. 12 at Michigan* Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan Stadium MICH, 6-4-1
HEAD COACH Nov. 19 Wisconsin* Lincoln, Neb. Memorial Stadium UW, 11-4
Scott Frost..............................Nebraska, 1997 Nov. 25 at Iowa* Iowa City, Iowa Kinnick Stadium NEB, 29-20-3
• Nebraska Record.......... 15-29 (5th Season) *Big Ten Conference Game
• Career Record.............. 34-36 (7th Season) For more information on Nebraska’s series history against 2022 opponents, see pages 92-95.
ASSISTANT COACHES
• Erik Chinander, Defensive Coordinator
• Mark Whipple, Offensive Coordinator
2021 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS (3-9, 1-8 IN BIG TEN)
DATE OPPONENT TV RESULT
• Bryan Applewhite, Running Backs Aug. 28 at Illinois* FOX L, 22-30
• Sean Beckton, Tight Ends Sept. 4 Fordham BTN W, 52-7
• Bill Busch, Special Teams Coordinator Sept. 11 Buffalo BTN W, 28-3
• Mike Dawson, Outside Linebackers Sept. 18 at #3 Oklahoma FOX L, 16-23
• Travis Fisher, Defensive Backs Sept. 25 at #20 Michigan State* FS1 L, 20-23 (OT)
• Mickey Joseph, Assoc. HC/WR/Pass Game Coord.
Oct. 2 Northwestern* BTN W, 56-7
• Donovan Raiola, Offensive Line Oct. 9 #9 Michigan* ABC L, 29-32
• Barrett Ruud, Inside Linebackers Oct. 16 at Minnesota* ESPN2 L, 23-30
• Zach Duval, Head Football Strength Coach Oct. 30 Purdue* ESPN2 L, 23-28
Nov. 6 #6 Ohio State* FOX L, 17-26
GENERAL INFORMATION Nov. 20 at #19 Wisconsin* ABC L, 28-35
Location: Lincoln, Neb., 68588-0123 Nov. 26 #17 Iowa* BTN L, 21-28
Population: 291,082
Founded: 1869 *Big Ten Conference Game
Enrollment: 24,431
Football Stadium: Memorial Stadium (1923)
Football Field: Tom Osborne Field (1998) HUSKERS BRIEFLY IN 2021 2021 BIG TEN STANDINGS
Surface: FieldTurf
GENERAL WEST DIVISION
Nickname: Cornhuskers or Huskers
• Overall Record: 3-9 RK TEAM BIG TEN OVERALL
Colors: Scarlet and Cream
• Big Ten Record: 1-8 (t-6th, West) 1. Iowa 7-2 10-4
Conference: Big Ten
• Home: 3-4; Away: 0-5; Neutral: 0-0 2. Wisconsin 6-3 9-4
Chancellor: Ronnie Green
Minnesota 6-3 9-4
Vice Chancellor, Dir. of Athletics: Trev Alberts
OFFENSE (NATIONAL RANK) Purdue 6-3 9-4
Associate A.D./Comm. (Football): Keith Mann
• Yards Rushing/Game: 181.2 (45th) 5. Illinois 4-5 5-7
Associate Comm. Dir. (Football): Matt Smith
• Yards Rushing/Att.: 4.41 (59th) 6. Nebraska 1-8 3-9
Sr. Associate Comm. Dir./Oper.: Jeff Griesch
• Passing Yards/Game: 266.4 (27th) Northwestern 1-8 3-9
Sr. Associate Comm. Dir.: Shamus McKnight
Asst. Comm. Director: Nate Pohlen • Passing Comp./Att./Yards: 215/342/3,197
Assistant Comm. Director: Jared Meister • Total Net Yards/Game: 447.6 (20th) EAST DIVISION
Graduate Intern: Kassidy Otteman • Total Net Yards/Att.: 6.4 (18th) RK TEAM BIG TEN OVERALL
Graduate Intern: Meghan Straub • Points/Game: 27.9 (70th) 1. Michigan 8-1 12-2
Communications Admin. Asst: Vicki Capazo • Turnover Margin/Game: -0.4 (98th) Ohio State 8-1 11-2
Director of Photography: Scott Bruhn • Third-Down Conversions: 41.0 (56th) 3. Michigan State 7-2 11-2
Website: Huskers.com 4. Penn State 4-5 7-6
Twitter: @Huskers, @HuskerFBNation DEFENSE (NATIONAL RANK) 5. Maryland 3-6 7-6
• Yards Rushing/Game: 146.9 (58th) 6. Rutgers 2-7 5-8
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION • Passing Yards/Game: 219.1 (53rd) 7. Indiana 0-9 2-10
PRESIDENT: Walter “Ted” Carter • Total Net Yards/Game: 366.0 (47th)
• Total Net Yards/Attempt: 5.3 (41st) BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
BOARD OF REGENTS • Points/Game: 22.7 (36th) Michigan 42, Iowa 3
• Timothy Clare, District 1 • Pass Efficiency Defense: 125.75 (37th)
• Jack Stark, District 2 • Third-Down Conversions: 38.9 (72nd)
• Jim Pillen, District 3
• Elizabeth O’Connor, District 4
• Robert Schaefer, District 5
• Paul Kenney, District 6 (Chair)
SPRING FOOTBALL GUIDE CREDITS MISSION STATEMENT
The 2022 Nebraska Football Spring Guide was The mission of the Nebraska Athletic Department
• Bob Phares, District 7 (Vice Chair)
written by Associate Communications Director is to recruit and develop student-athletes who
• Barbara Weitz, District 8
Matt Smith and Associate A.D./Communications compete and achieve at the highest level in
STUDENT REGENTS Keith Mann with assistance from members of the academics, athletics and life served by hard-
• Noah Limbach, UNK Communications Staff. working, unified, accountable professionals who
• Batool Ibrahim, UNL lead with integrity, are respectful to all and have
• Taylor Kratochvil, UNMC the vision to make Nebraska Athletics elite.
• Maeve Hemmer, UNO Core Values: Accountability, Excellence, Hard-
Working, Inclusion, Respect, Service and Visionary.
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HUSKER EXPERIENCE RETURNING/LOST
CAREER PARTICIPATION OF 2022 ROSTER LETTERWINNERS/STARTERS RETURNING/LOST
Player Pos. Yr. Games Starts
Omar Brown* CB Jr. 29 29 • Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 50/24
Caleb Tannor OLB Sr. 44 22 • Starters Returning: 11 (6 offense; 5 defense; 0 specialists)
Garrett Nelson OLB Jr. 31 20 • Starters Lost: 13 (5 offense; 6 defense; 2 specialists)
Chancellor Brewington* TE/WR Sr. 31 19
Kevin Williams Jr.* OL Jr. 22 19
Bryce Benhart OL So. 23 18 OFFENSIVE RETURNING STARTERS (6)
Luke Reimer ILB Jr. 28 17 PLAYER POS. YR. 2021 STARTS
Chris Kolarevic* ILB Sr. 28 15 Turner Corcoran OL So. 11
Brian Buschini* P So. 15 15
Trent Hixson OL Sr. 24 14 Bryce Benhart OL So. 10
Nouredin Nouili* OL Jr. 20 14 Rahmir Johnson RB So. 7
Travis Vokolek* TE Sr. 36 13 Omar Manning WR Sr. 7
Quinton Newsome CB Jr. 30 13 Nouredin Nouili OL Jr. 7
Nick Henrich LB So. 20 13
Oliver Martin* WR Sr. 31 12 Zavier Betts WR So. 5
Turner Corcoran OL So. 15 12
Ty Robinson DL So. 20 11 OTHER RETURNERS WHO STARTED IN 2021 (12)
Casey Thompson* QB Jr. 19 10 PLAYER POS. YR. 2021 STARTS
Ethan Piper OL So. 14 10
Rahmir Johnson RB So. 20 7 Wyatt Liewer WR Jr. 4
Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda* WR Jr. 12 7 Oliver Martin WR Sr. 3
Omar Manning WR Sr. 12 7 Ethan Piper OL So. 3
Zavier Betts WR So. 18 6 Travis Vokolek TE Sr. 3
Trey Palmer* WR Jr. 28 5
Myles Farmer S So. 21 5 Gabe Ervin Jr. RB RFr. 2
Hunter Anthony* OL Jr. 23 5 Trent Hixson OL Sr. 2
Wyatt Liewer WR Jr. 20 4 Teddy Prochazka OL RFr. 2
Chase Contreraz PK Jr. 4 4 Markese Stepp RB Jr. 2
Markese Stepp* RB Jr. 23 2
Teddy Prochazka OL RFr. 5 2 Brant Banks OL So. 1
Gabe Ervin Jr. RB RFr. 4 2 Brody Belt WR Jr. 1
Brody Belt WR Jr. 28 1 Logan Smothers QB So. 1
Braxton Clark CB Jr. 28 1
Casey Rogers DL Jr. 19 1 Jaquez Yant RB So. 1
Alante Brown WR So. 18 1
Brant Banks OL So. 14 1 OFFENSIVE STARTERS LOST (5)
Jaquez Yant RB So. 7 1 PLAYER POS. 2021 STARTS
Logan Smothers QB So. 6 1
Chubba Purdy QB RFr. 3 1 Austin Allen TE 12
Broc Bando OL Sr. 29 0 Cam Jurgens OL 12
Simon Otte OLB Jr. 21 0 Adrian Martinez QB 11
Isaac Gifford S So. 20 0 Matt Sichterman OL 12
Damian Jackson OLB Sr. 20 0
Eteva Mauga-Clements ILB Sr. 20 0 Samori Toure WR 9
Cade Mueller LS Jr. 18 0
Cameron Pieper LS Jr. 18 0 DEFENSIVE RETURNING STARTERS (5)
Noa Pola-Gates S So. 18 0 PLAYER POS. YR. 2021 STARTS
Garrett Snodgrass ILB So. 16 0
Chris Hickman WR So. 15 0 Nick Henrich ILB So. 12
Zach Weinmaster RB So. 15 0 Garrett Nelson OLB Jr. 12
Cooper Jewett RB So. 14 0 Quinton Newsome CB Jr. 12
Marques Buford Jr. DB So. 12 0 Luke Reimer ILB Jr. 12
John Bullock OLB So. 12 0
Brendan Franke PK So. 12 0 Caleb Tannor OLB Sr. 12
Nash Hutmacher DL So. 12 0
Phalen Sanford CB Jr. 12 0 OTHER RETURNERS WHO STARTED IN 2021 (2)
Grant Tagge ILB So. 12 0 PLAYER POS. YR. 2021 STARTS
Tommi Hill* CB So. 11 0
Tamon Lynum CB RFr. 9 0 Myles Farmer S So. 4
Colton Feist DL Jr. 8 0 Ty Robinson DE So. 4
Ian Boerkircher OL Jr. 6 0
Ty Hahn WR RFr. 4 0 DEFENSIVE STARTERS LOST (6)
Tate Wildeman DL Jr. 4 0
Nate Boerkircher TE RFr. 3 0 PLAYER POS. 2021 STARTS
Blaise Gunnerson OLB RFr. 3 0 Damion Daniels DL 11
Ezra Miller OL So. 3 0 Marquel Dismuke S 12
Javin Wright S So. 3 0
Marquis Black DL RFr. 2 0 JoJo Domann OLB/NICK 8
Jimari Butler OLB RFr. 2 0 Ben Stille DL 12
James Carnie TE RFr. 2 0 Cam Taylor-Britt CB 12
Ashton Hausmann DB RFr. 2 0 Deontai Williams S 8
Henry Lutovsky OL RFr. 2 0
Michael Lynn OL So. 2 0
Matt Masker QB Jr. 2 0 SPECIALIST RETURNING STARTERS (0)
AJ Rollins TE RFr. 2 0 None
Jake Archer ILB Jr. 1 0
Grant Detlefsen P So. 1 0
Mosai Newsom DL So. 1 0 OTHER RETURNERS WHO STARTED IN 2021 (1)
Koby Bretz DB RFr. 1 0 PLAYER POS. 2021 STARTS
Elliott Brown WR RFr. 1 0 Chase Contreraz PK 4
Ru’Quan Buckley DL RFr. 1 0
Thomas Fidone II TE RFr. 1 0
Tyreke Johnson* CB Jr. 1 0 SPECIALIST STARTERS LOST (3)
Trevin Luben RB RFr. 1 0 PLAYER POS. 2021 STARTS
Riley Moses OL So. 1 0 Daniel Cerni P 3
Noah Stafursky OL So. 1 0 Connor Culp PK 8
Jailen Weaver DL RFr. 1 0
William Przystup P 9
*includes games played/started at previous FBS or FCS school(s)
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NEBRASKA 2022 SPRING FOOTBALL ROSTER
NUMERICAL ROSTER ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
NO. NAME POS. HT. WT. YR. HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE)
NO. NAME POS.
78 Anthony, Hunter OL 6-6 320 Jr. Tuttle, Okla. (Tuttle/Oklahoma State)
0 Jaquez Yant RB
9 Arceneaux, Spencer QB 6-1 180 RFr. Mobile, Ala. (McGill Toolen)
1 Tyreke Johnson CB
53 Archer, Jake ILB 6-1 215 Jr. Omaha, Neb. (Skutt Catholic)
2 Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda WR
73 *** Bando, Broc OL 6-5 315 Sr. Lincoln, Neb. (IMG Academy)
2 Caleb Tannor OLB
74 ** Banks, Brant OL 6-7 305 So. Houston, Texas (Westbury Christian)
4 Alante Brown WR
32 *** Belt, Brody WR 5-9 185 Jr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard West)
4 Myles Farmer S
54 ** Benhart, Bryce OL 6-9 330 So. Lakeville, Minn. (Lakeville North)
5 Tommi Hill CB
15 ** Betts, Zavier WR 6-2 200 So. Bellevue, Neb. (Bellevue West)
5 Omar Manning WR
96 Black, Marquis DL 6-3 315 RFr. McDonough, Ga. (Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy)
6 Quinton Newsome CB
58 * Boerkircher, Ian OL 6-6 280 Jr. Aurora, Neb. (Aurora/Nebraska-Kearney)
6 Chubba Purdy QB 49 Boerkircher, Nate TE 6-4 220 RFr. Aurora, Neb. (Aurora)
7 Tamon Lynum CB 43 Booker III, Michael DB 6-1 195 RFr. Grand Prairie, Texas (South Grand Prairie)
7 Latrell Neville WR 35 Branch, Derek DB 5-11 175 RFr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast)
8 Jaeden Gould CB 26 Bretz, Koby DB 6-2 195 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Westside)
8 Logan Smothers QB 82 * Brewington, Chancellor TE/WR 6-3 185 Sr. Chandler, Ariz. (Hamilton/Northern Arizona)
9 Spencer Arceneaux QB 4 ** Brown, Alante WR 5-10 185 So. Chicago, Ill. (Simeon/St. Thomas More [Conn.] Prep)
9 DeShon Singleton S 41 Brown, Elliott WR 6-1 180 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Elkhorn South)
10 Jimari Butler OLB 13 Brown, Omar CB 6-1 200 Jr. Minneapolis, Minn. (North/Northern Iowa)
10 Heinrich Haarberg QB 63 Buckley, Ru’Quan DL 6-5 290 RFr. Wyoming, Mich. (Godwin Heights)
11 Braxton Clark CB 46 Buda, Grant LB 6-0 205 RFr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest)
11 Casey Thompson QB 12 * Buford Jr., Marques DB 5-11 190 So. DeSoto, Texas
12 Marques Buford Jr. DB (Trinity Christian/St. Thomas More [Conn.] Prep)
13 Omar Brown CB 84 Bullock, Alex WR 6-2 190 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep)
13 Kamonte Grimes WR 35 * Bullock, John OLB 6-0 215 So. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep)
14 Mikai Gbayor ILB 95 Buschini, Brian P 6-0 215 So. Helena, Mont. (Capital/Montana)
14 Rahmir Johnson RB 10 Butler, Jimari OLB 6-5 245 RFr. Mobile, Ala. (Murphy)
15 Zavier Betts WR 81 Carnie, James TE 6-5 230 RFr. Roca, Neb. (Norris)
15 Richard Torres QB 58 Cassidy, Chris ILB 6-1 215 Jr. Lincoln, Neb. (Pius X)
16 Ernest Hausmann ILB 11 ** Clark, Braxton CB 6-4 200 Jr. Orlando, Fla. (Dr. Phillips)
16 Jarrett Synek QB 36 Closman, Blake DB 5-10 190 RFr. Elkhorn, Neb. (Millard North)
16 Zach Weinmaster RB 79 Conn, Alex OL 6-6 300 RFr. Derby, Kan. (Derby)
17 Ty Hahn WR 36 Contreraz, Chase PK 6-1 180 Jr. Missouri Valley, Iowa (Missouri Valley/Iowa Western CC)
18 Matt Masker QB 69 * Corcoran, Turner OL 6-6 300 So. Lawrence, Kan. (Free State)
19 Seth Malcom ILB 95 Detlefsen, Grant P 6-3 210 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast)
19 Barron Miles Jr. WR 22 Ervin Jr., Gabe RB 6-0 215 RFr. Buford, Ga. (Buford)
21 Noa Pola-Gates S 4 *** Farmer, Myles S 6-1 200 So. Atlanta, Ga. (Westlake)
22 Gabe Ervin Jr. RB 82 ** Feist, Colton DL 6-2 280 Jr. Yutan, Neb. (Yutan)
22 Eteva Mauga-Clements ILB 24 Fidone II, Thomas TE 6-6 235 RFr. Council Bluffs, Iowa (Lewis Central)
23 Isaac Gifford S 92 * Franke, Brendan PK 6-3 215 So. Gretna, Neb. (Gretna/Morningside)
23 Anthony Grant RB 2 Garcia-Castaneda, Isaiah WR 6-0 185 Jr. Twentynine Palms, Calif. (Twentynine Palms/
24 Thomas Fidone II TE Saddleback [Ariz.] College/New Mexico State)
25 Javier Morton DB 14 Gbayor, Mikai ILB 6-2 220 RFr. Irvington, N.J. (Irvington)
26 Koby Bretz DB 23 ** Gifford, Isaac S 6-1 205 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast)
28 Luke Reimer ILB 46 Goodwin, John TE 6-2 255 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln High)
29 Ashton Hausmann DB 8 Gould, Jaeden CB 6-2 190 Fr. Somerset, N.J. (Bergen Catholic)
29 Cooper Jewett RB 23 Grant, Anthony RB 5-11 210 Jr. Buford, Ga.
30 Randolph Kpai ILB (Buford/Florida State/New Mexico Military Institute)
30 Markese Stepp RB 13 Grimes, Kamonte WR 6-3 200 RFr. Naples, Fla. (Palmetto Ridge)
31 Chris Kolarevic ILB 97 Gunnerson, Blaise OLB 6-6 255 RFr. Carroll, Iowa (Kuemper Catholic)
32 Brody Belt WR 10 Haarberg, Henrich QB 6-5 200 RFr. Kearney, Neb. (Catholic)
33 Trey Palmer WR 17 Hahn, Ty WR 6-2 195 RFr. Johnson, Neb. (Johnson-Brock)
33 Javin Wright S 80 Hardy II, Shawn WR 6-3 190 RFr. Kingsland, Ga. (Camden County)
34 Simon Otte OLB 37 Harris, Isaiah RB 5-8 190 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard South)
34 Beau Psencik RB 29 Hausmann, Ashton DB 5-11 215 RFr. Roca, Neb. (Norris)
35 Derek Branch DB 16 Hausmann, Ernest ILB 6-3 205 Fr. Columbus, Neb. (Columbus)
35 John Bullock OLB 93 Heins, Gabe PK 6-0 185 So. Kearney, Neb. (Kearney)
35 Trevin Luben RB 42 ** Henrich, Nick ILB 6-3 225 So. Omaha, Neb. (Burke)
36 Blake Closman DB 80 Herbek, Jacob TE 6-5 265 So. Grand Island, Neb. (Central Catholic)
36 Chase Contreraz PK 87 *** Hickman, Chris TE 6-5 215 So. Omaha, Neb. (Burke)
36 Taveon Thompson WR 5 Hill, Tommi CB 6-0 205 So. Orlando, Fla. (Edgewater/Arizona State)
37 Isaiah Harris RB 75 ** Hixson, Trent OL 6-4 320 Sr. Omaha, Neb. (Skutt Catholic)
37 Phalen Sanford CB 90 Hohl, Jacob P 6-2 220 So. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest/Nebraska Wesleyan)
38 Damian Jackson OLB 50 Hoskinson, Sam OL 6-0 245 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Elkhorn South)
39 Matthew Schuster RB 72 * Hutmacher, Nash DL 6-4 325 So. Oacoma, S.D. (Chamberlain)
40 Darius Moore DB 38 ** Jackson, Damian OLB 6-2 270 Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. (Shadow Ridge)
41 Elliott Brown WR 97 Jasek, Josh PK 6-1 175 RFr. Iowa City, Iowa (Iowa City West/Iowa Western CC)
41 Christian Lilienkamp DB 29 * Jewett, Cooper RB 5-10 190 So. Omaha, Neb. (Elkhorn South)
14 *** Johnson, Rahmir RB 5-10 185 So. Oradell, N.J. (Bergen Catholic)
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1 Johnson, Tyreke CB 6-1 190 Jr. Jacksonville, Fla.
41 Garrett Snodgrass ILB
(Trinity Christian Academy/Ohio State)
42 Nick Henrich LB
88 Jones Jr., Victor WR 6-2 190 Fr. Orlando, Fla. (Olympia)
51 Klover, Braden ILB 6-2 230 RFr. Wymore, Neb. (Southern) 43 Michael Booker III DB
31 * Kolarevic, Chris ILB 6-1 230 Sr. Traverse City, Mich. (Saint Francis/Northern Iowa) 43 Mason Nieman S
30 Kpai, Randolph ILB 6-2 210 RFr. Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington) 44 Garrett Nelson OLB
85 ** Liewer, Wyatt WR 6-4 195 Jr. O’Neill, Neb. (O’Neill) 44 Aiden Young RB
41 Lilienkamp, Christian DB 6-0 170 RFr. Bellevue, Neb. (Bellevue West) 45 Truitt Robinson WR
35 Luben, Trevin RB 5-11 200 RFr. Wahoo, Neb. (Wahoo) 46 Grant Buda LB
59 Lutovsky, Henry OL 6-6 330 RFr. Crawfordsville, Iowa (Mount Pleasant) 46 John Goodwin TE
77 Lynn, Michael OL 6-6 295 So. Greenwood Village, Colo. (Cherry Creek) 48 Evan Meyersick TE
7 Lynum, Tamon CB 6-2 180 RFr. Orlando, Fla. (Evans) 49 Nate Boerkircher TE
19 Malcom, Seth ILB 6-4 210 RFr. Tabor, Iowa (Fremont-Mills) 50 Sam Hoskinson OL
67 Mancino, Joey OL 6-3 300 RFr. Holmdel, N.J. (Holmdel) 50 Jailen Weaver DL
5 * Manning, Omar WR 6-4 225 Sr. Lancaster,Texas(Lancaster/TCU/KilgoreCollege) 51 Braden Klover ILB
89 ** Martin, Oliver WR 6-1 200 Sr. Coralville, Iowa (Iowa City West/Michigan/Iowa) 52 Mosai Newsom DL
18 Masker, Matt QB 6-2 220 Jr. Kearney, Neb. (Kearney Catholic) 53 Jake Archer ILB
22 ** Mauga-Clements, Eteva ILB 6-1 220 Sr. Pleasant Hill, Calif. (College Park/Diablo Valley CC) 53 Riley Moses OL
71 Menning, Keegan OL 6-5 335 RFr. Fremont, Neb. (Fremont) 54 Bryce Benhart OL
48 Meyersick, Evan TE 6-5 185 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard West) 54 Ryan Schommer OLB
19 Miles Jr., Barron WR 5-10 170 RFr. Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Chandler [Ariz.]) 55 Brady Weas LS
66 Miller, Ezra OL 6-6 315 So. Holstein, Iowa (Ridge View/Iowa) 56 Grant Tagge ILB
40 Moore, Darius DB 6-1 185 Sr. Tiffen, Iowa (Clear Creek Amana/Iowa Western CC) 57 Ethan Piper OL
25 Morton, Javier DB 6-2 185 So. Atlanta, Ga. (Stephenson/Garden City [Kan.] CC) 58 Ian Boerkircher OL
53 Moses, Riley OL 6-2 305 So. Fairmont, Neb. (Fillmore Central) 58 Chris Cassidy ILB
94 ** Mueller, Cade LS 6-0 220 Jr. Gretna, Neb. (Gretna) 59 Henry Lutovsky OL
44 *** Nelson, Garrett OLB 6-3 245 Jr. Scottsbluff, Neb. (Scottsbluff)
62 Noah Stafursky OL
7 Neville, Latrell WR 6-4 195 RFr. Fresno, Texas (Hightower)
63 Ru’Quan Buckley DL
52 Newsom, Mosai DL 6-4 285 So. Waverly, Iowa (Waverly-Shell Rock)
63 Nouredin Nouili OL
6 *** Newsome, Quinton CB 6-1 185 Jr. Suwanee, Ga. (North Gwinnett)
65 Teddy Prochazka OL
43 Nieman, Mason S 6-1 195 RFr. Waverly, Neb. (Waverly)
66 Ezra Miller OL
63 * Nouili, Nouredin OL 6-4 315 Jr. Frankfurt, Germany (Norris/Colorado State)
34 *** Otte, Simon OLB 6-2 205 Jr. York, Neb. (York) 67 Joey Mancino OL
33 Palmer, Trey WR 6-1 190 Jr. Kentwood, La. (Kentwood/LSU) 69 Turner Corcoran OL
91 ** Pieper, Cameron LS 6-3 260 Jr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) 71 Keegan Menning OL
57 ** Piper, Ethan OL 6-3 305 So. Norfolk, Neb. (Norfolk Catholic) 72 Nash Hutmacher DL
21 ** Pola-Gates, Noa S 6-0 180 So. Gilbert, Ariz. (Williams Field) 72 Kevin Williams Jr. OL
65 * Prochazka, Teddy OL 6-9 305 So. Elkhorn, Neb. (South) 73 Broc Bando OL
34 Psencik, Beau RB 6-0 205 RFr. Houston, Texas (Lutheran South Academy) 74 Brant Banks OL
6 Purdy, Chubba QB 6-2 210 RFr. Queen Creek, Ariz. (Perry/Florida State) 75 Trent Hixson OL
28 *** Reimer, Luke ILB 6-1 225 Jr. Lincoln, Neb. (North Star) 76 Beau Schaller OL
45 Robinson, Truitt WR 6-0 190 RFr. Gilbert, Ariz. (Higley) 76 Eli Simonson OL
99 ** Robinson, Ty DL 6-6 305 So. Gilbert, Ariz. (Higley) 77 Michael Lynn OL
98 *** Rogers, Casey DL 6-5 295 Jr. Syracuse, N.Y. (Westhill /Old Farms Prep [Conn.]) 78 Hunter Anthony OL
86 Rollins, AJ TE 6-6 230 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) 79 Alex Conn OL
37 ** Sanford, Phalen CB 5-11 200 Jr. Benkelman, Neb. 80 Shawn Hardy II WR
(Dundy County-Stratton/Hastings College) 80 Jacob Herbek TE
76 Schaller, Beau OL 6-2 265 RFr. Waukee, Iowa (Waukee) 81 James Carnie TE
54 Schommer, Ryan OLB 6-5 260 Jr. Norfolk, Neb. (Norfolk) 82 Chancellor Brewington TE/WR
39 Schuster, Matthew RB 5-10 190 RFr. Cozad, Neb. (Cozad/Ashland-Greenwood) 82 Colton Feist DL
76 Simonson, Eli OL 6-5 295 RFr. Fremont, Neb. (Archbishop Bergan) 83 Travis Vokolek TE
9 Singleton, DeShon S 6-3 205 So. Amite, La. (St. Helena/Hutchinson [Kan.] CC) 84 Alex Bullock WR
8 * Smothers, Logan QB 6-2 195 So. Muscle Shoals, Ala. (Muscle Shoals) 85 Wyatt Liewer WR
41 ** Snodgrass, Garrett ILB 6-3 225 So. York, Neb. (York) 86 AJ Rollins TE
62 Stafursky, Noah OL 6-4 330 So. York, Neb. (York)
87 Chris Hickman TE
30 * Stepp, Markese RB 6-1 230 Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. (Cathedral/USC)
88 Victor Jones Jr. WR
16 Synek, Jarrett QB 6-0 190 RFr. Hastings, Neb. (Hastings)
89 Oliver Martin WR
56 * Tagge, Grant ILB 6-1 205 So. Omaha, Neb. (Westside)
90 Jacob Hohl P
2 **** Tannor, Caleb OLB 6-3 225 Sr. Stone Mountain, Ga. (Miller Grove)
91 Cameron Pieper LS
11 Thompson, Casey QB 6-1 200 Jr. Oklahoma City, Okla. (Newcastle/Texas)
36 Thompson, Taveon WR 6-4 200 RFr. Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) 92 Brendan Franke PK
15 Torres, Richard QB 6-5 210 Fr. San Antonio, Texas (Southside) 92 Tate Wildeman DL
83 ** Vokolek, Travis TE 6-6 260 Sr. Springfield, Mo. (Kickapoo/Rutgers) 93 Gabe Heins PK
55 Weas, Brady LS 6-2 260 Sr. Whitefish Bay, Wis. (Whitefish Bay/Georgetown) 94 Cade Mueller LS
50 Weaver, Jailen DL 6-8 320 RFr. Antioch, Calif. (Antioch) 95 Brian Buschini P
16 * Weinmaster, Zach RB 5-10 190 So. Loveland, Colo. (Loveland) 95 Grant Detlefsen P
92 Wildeman, Tate DL 6-6 280 Jr. Parker, Colo. (Legend) 96 Marquis Black DL
72 Williams Jr., Kevin OL 6-5 330 Sr. Omaha, Neb. (North/Northern Colorado) 96 Camden Witucki LS
96 Witucki, Camden LS 6-2 225 RFr. Grand Blanc, Mich. (Grand Blanc Community) 97 Blaise Gunnerson OLB
33 Wright, Javin S 6-4 210 So. Chandler, Ariz. (Hamilton) 97 Josh Jasek PK
0 * Yant, Jaquez RB 6-2 245 So. Tallahassee, Fla. (Amos P. Godby) 98 Casey Rogers DL
44 Young, Aiden RB 5-9 175 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Elkhorn) 99 Ty Robinson DL
Lettermen in Bold; *Indicates Letters Earned
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2022 SPRING FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK
HUSKERS ADD 33 TO 2022 ROSTER 2019 SPRING GAME ATTENDANCE LEADERS* ATTENDANCE HISTORY
Nebraska’s full 2022 roster totals 150 players as of RANK SCHOOL ATTENDANCE YEAR ATTEND.
Feb. 28, including student-athletes who will not join 1. Nebraska 85,946 1950 5,000
the team until later this year. A total of 135 players are 2. Alabama 62,219 1951 17,000
expected to be with the team for spring practice. 3. Ohio State 61,102 1952 9,000
4. Penn State 61,000 1953 9,000
• The Husker roster features 117 returning players and 5. Clemson 60,000 1954 5,000
33 newcomers. Nebraska returns 11 starters, including 6. Georgia 52,630 1955 4,000
six on offense and five on defense. 7. Tennessee 50,967 1956* 5,000
• Nebraska’s 33 newcomers include 19 freshmen and 8. Oklahoma 50,228 1957* 5,000
14 transfers. The Huskers picked up six FBS transfers 9. Florida 39,476 1958 10,000
- including four from Power Five programs - four 10. Oregon 35,100 1959 7,500
FCS transfers, three junior college recruits and one 1960 6,500
*Last spring season where there were no capacity limits
1961 6,000
Division III transfer.
1962* 5,000
• Eighteen of Nebraska’s 33 newcomers are on campus NEBRASKA’S TOP FIVE SPRING GAME CROWDS 1963 5,500
and are expected to participate in the spring season. RANK YEAR COACH ATTENDANCE 1964 7,000
All 14 transfers will take part in the spring, while four 1. 2018 Scott Frost 86,818 1965 7,000
of Nebraska’s 14 freshmen enrolled early and are with 2. 2019 Scott Frost 85,946 1966 8,500
the team this spring. 3. 2008 Bo Pelini 80,149 1967 5,000
4. 2017 Mike Riley 78,312 1968 6,000
SPRING PRACTICE ROSTER ADDITIONS (18) 5. 2010 Bo Pelini 77,936 1969 7,500
PLAYER POS. YR. 1970 13,000
Hunter Anthony OL Jr. NU’S LAST 12 SPRING GAME ATTENDANCES 1971 18,000
Omar Brown CB Jr. YEAR ATTENDANCE NATIONAL RANK 1972 9,000
Brian Buschini P So. 2008 80,149 1st 1973* 20,000
Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda WR Jr. 2009 77,670 2nd 1974 21,003
2010 77,936 2nd 1975 19,429
Jaeden Gould CB Fr.
1976 18,135
Anthony Grant RB Jr. 2011 66,784 2nd
1977 13,038
Ernest Hausmann ILB Fr. 2012 No Game (Weather) --
1978 16,500
Tommi Hill CB So. 2013 60,174 4th 1979 20,119
Jacob Hohl P So. 2014 61,772 5th 1980 20,000
Victor Jones Jr. WR Fr. 2015 76,881 2nd 1981 25,431
Javier Morton DB So. 2016 72,992 4th 1982 23,116
Trey Palmer WR Jr. 2017 78,312 2nd 1983 20,017
Chubba Purdy QB RFr. 2018 86,818 1st 1984 23,119
DeShon Singleton S So. 2019 85,946 1st 1985 22,213
Casey Thompson QB Jr. 2020 No Game (Pandemic) -- 1986 23,006
Richard Torres QB Fr. 2021 36,406* 2nd 1987 22,114
Brady Weas LS Sr. *seating capacity restrictions due to the pandemic 1988 30,000
Kevin Williams Jr. OL Sr. 1989 25,000
1990 23,000
FROST SET FOR FIFTH SEASON 1991 23,102
SPRING GAME ATTENDANCE NOTES Scott Frost is set for his fifth season at Nebraska in 1992 24,212
The 2022 Spring Game will mark the first Nebraska 2022. The consensus 2017 national coach of the year, 1993 25,000
spring game without attendance restrictions since 2019. Frost is 34-36 in six seasons as a head coach. 1994 29,000
The 2020 Red-White game was canceled due to the 1995 40,000
pandemic, while the 2021 Spring Game had limited • Nineteen of Frost’s 29 losses at Nebraska have been by a
1996 48,659
attendance due to COVID-19. touchdown or less, including 11 by five or fewer points.
1997 42,018
• Nebraska has drawn at least 50,000 fans for the Spring • Nebraska was just 3-9 in 2021, but the Huskers 1998* 60,498
cumulatively outscored their opponents by 63 points 1999 29,739
Game each of the past 15 times it has been played
on the season. Despite the 3-9 record, the average 2000 22,415
without attendance restrictions. At least 60,000 fans
score of a Nebraska game in 2021 was 28-23 in favor 2001 30,414
have attended every spring game played without 2002 31,420
attendance limitations dating back to 2008. of the Huskers.
2003 33,419
• Overall, Nebraska has drawn 1,036,959 fans for its past • All nine Nebraska losses in 2021 were by single digits, 2004* 61,417
15 spring games at Memorial Stadium, an average including eight by a touchdown or less. The Huskers 2005 63,416
of 69,130 fans per game. By comparison, only 18 played a school-record six games against ranked 2006 57,415
schools nationally - including Nebraska - averaged at opponents during the 2021 regular season. Nebraska 2007 54,288
least 69,000 fans per game during the 2021 regular lost to those six ranked foes - all ranked in the top 20 2008* 80,149
season. - by an average of just 6.0 points per game. 2009 77,670
2010 77,936
• NU has ranked first or second nationally in spring game • Frost has been a winner in his coaching career. In 15
2011 66,784
attendance nine times in the past 13 years. seasons as a full-time assistant or head coach, Frost’s 2012 No Game
teams have posted a 137-54 record, averaging 2013 60,174
• With capacity restrictions in place across the more than nine wins per season. Frost has been a 2014 61,772
country, Nebraska ranked second in 2021 spring part of seven conference championship teams in his 2015* 76,881
game attendance. The Huskers drew 36,406 to last 15 seasons and has twice coached in the national 2016 72,992
year’s event, while Alabama led the nation with an championship game. 2017 78,312
attendance of 47,218 last spring. 2018* 86,818
• Frost’s teams have been ranked in the top 15 in 10 of
• Nebraska posted two of the 10 largest Spring Game his 15 seasons, including eight final top-10 rankings 2019 85,946
crowds in NCAA history in 2018 (8th-largest) and 2019 2020 No Game
and six final top-five rankings.
(9th-largest). 2021 36,406
*new head coach
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A LOOK AT THE HUSKER OFFENSE
Nebraska returns six regular starters on offense and 12 other players WHAT NEBRASKA RETURNS FROM 2021
who made at least one start last season. The Huskers must replace two OFFENSE
starting offensive linemen from the 2021 season, their most productive CATEGORY RETURNING % RET. RET. LEADER
wide receiver and tight end and their four-year starting quarterback. Rushing Yards 1,403 65% Johnson (495)
Passing Yards 334 10% Smothers (317)
• Nebraska averaged 447.6 yards of offense per game last season, ranking Receiving Yards 1,452 45% Manning (380)
20th nationally in that category. The No. 20 total offense ranking was the Total Offense Yards 1,737 32% Johnson (495)
program’s highest since the 2008 season (12th). All-Purpose Yards 3,097 55% Johnson (730)
Scoring 125 37% Johnson (36)
• The Huskers return 65 percent of their rushing yards from last season but
must replace 68 percent of their total offensive yards, bringing back only DEFENSE
10 percent of their passing yards and 45 percent of their receiving yards. CATEGORY RETURNING % RET. RET. LEADER
• Up front, Turner Corcoran (11), Bryce Benhart (10) and Nouredin Tackles 531 62% Reimer (108)
Nouili (7) return after combining for 28 starts last season. Ethan Piper Tackles For Loss 41.5 63% Nelson (11.5)
and Trent Hixson are also back with 24 career starts between them. Sacks 14 70% Nelson (5.0)
Teddy Prochazka returns after starting two of the first seven games at Interceptions 3 30% Three players (1)
Pass Breakups 21 49% Reimer (6)
left tackle as a true freshman last season before a season-ending injury.
Fumbles Recovered 1 33% Farmer (1)
Brant Banks is the seventh offensive lineman on the roster who has
Fumbles Forced 5 71% Reimer (3)
started a game for Nebraska, as he started in place of Corcoran at left
tackle for the 2021 season opener at Illinois.
• On the defensive line, Ty Robinson and Casey Rogers are the veterans
• In the backfield, Rahmir Johnson started seven games last fall and
of a young group, and are the only linemen to start a game for the
was the leading rusher among running backs with 495 yards. Overall,
Huskers. Robinson has appeared in 20 career games with 11 starts,
Nebraska brings back its four most productive running backs from 2021,
while Rogers has played in 19 games in his career with one start. The
as Johnson, Jaquez Yant, Markese Stepp and Gabe Ervin Jr. combined
duo combined for 44 tackles, 7.0 TFLs and 2.5 sacks last season.
for 1,090 rushing yards last season.
• Behind Robinson and Rogers, Nash Hutmacher (12 games), Colton
• At wideout, NU returns four receivers who started multiple games last
Feist (8) and Tate Wildeman (4) are the only other defensive linemen
year including Omar Manning (7 starts), Zavier Betts (5), Wyatt Liewer
who have played in more than two games at Nebraska.
(4) and Oliver Martin (3). That quartet combined for 860 receiving yards
last season. Brody Belt and Alante Brown have each started one game • At outside linebacker, NU returns Garrett Nelson and Caleb Tannor,
at wideout for Nebraska in their careers. the two players on the roster with the most experience in a Husker
uniform. Nelson has played in 31 career games with 20 starts, and
• Veteran tight end Travis Vokolek, who has played in 36 career games,
he led Nebraska with 11.5 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks last season.
is also back after catching 11 passes for 127 yards last season behind
Tannor, who has played in 44 games with 22 starts as a Husker, also had
Big Ten Tight End of the Year Austin Allen. Chancellor Brewington and
a productive 2021 season, finishing with career highs of 33 tackles and
Chris Hickman also return at the tight end spot. Brewington played in 10
5.5 TFLs while adding 2.0 sacks and three breakups.
games and caught three passes in his first season at Nebraska in 2021,
and he has appeared in 31 games with 19 starts in his collegiate career. • Damian Jackson also adds a veteran presence at the outside linebacker
Hickman has played in 15 games with Nebraska, and he caught three spot. Jackson has played in 20 career games. Blaise Gunnerson
passes for 90 yards last season. emerged late last season as an option at outside linebacker, earning
significant playing time in the final two games and totaling two tackles
• At quarterback, Nebraska must replace Adrian Martinez, the program’s
and a half TFL.
all-time leader in total offense. Logan Smothers started Nebraska’s final
game last season against No. 17 Iowa and completed 16-of-22 passes • At linebacker, Nebraska returns one of the top pairs in the nation in Luke
for 198 yards while rushing for 64 yards and two touchdowns in his first Reimer and Nick Henrich. Both Reimer and Henrich ranked in the top
career start. Smothers is one of three quarterbacks on the roster that 50 nationally last season in tackles, as Nebraska was one of only five
have started a game for a Power Five program. FBS programs - and two Power Five teams - to have two players rank
in the top 50 in tackles. Reimer (109) and Henrich (99) combined for
• Texas transfer Casey Thompson played in 19 games with 10 starts as
208 tackles last season, the sixth-highest returning teammate total in
a Longhorn. He has completed nearly 64 percent of his career passes,
the country.
throwing for 2,422 yards and 30 touchdowns. Thompson was named to
the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list in 2021, when he threw • Chris Kolarevic also figures into the mix at inside linebacker. He has
for 2,113 yards and 24 touchdowns. played in 28 games in his career with 15 starts, playing in all 12 games
and recording 27 tackles in his first season at Nebraska last year.
• Chubba Purdy transferred to Nebraska from Florida State. Purdy played
in three games with one start for the Seminoles as a true freshman in • At cornerback, Quinton Newsome and Braxton Clark are the most
2020 before redshirting in 2021. He has thrown for 219 yards and two experienced returners. Newsome has played in 30 games with 13 starts
touchdowns in his career with 19 carries for 57 yards. as a Husker. He started all 12 games last season and recorded 57 tackles
with four pass breakups. Clark also played in all 12 games last season,
• Thompson and Purdy aren’t the only transfers who could make an impact
and he has appeared in 28 games with one start in his Nebraska career.
for Nebraska’s offense. On the line Kevin Williams Jr. and Hunter
Marques Buford Jr. will also compete for a spot at cornerback after he
Anthony are both collegiate veterans. Williams appeared in 22 career
was a special teams standout in 2021, appearing in all 12 games of his
games with 19 starts at FCS Northern Colorado while Anthony played in
freshman season.
23 games with five starts at Oklahoma State. At wideout, Isaiah Garcia-
Castaneda played in 12 games with seven starts in two seasons at New • Myles Farmer is the only player on the roster who has started a game
Mexico State, catching 42 passes for 639 yards and four touchdowns. at safety for Nebraska. Farmer has played in 21 games with five starts
Trey Palmer transferred to Nebraska from LSU, where he played in 28 the past three seasons. He is Nebraska’s active leader with three career
games with five starts and caught 41 passes for 458 yards and three interceptions. Other safeties on the Husker roster with game experience
touchdowns. are Noa Pola-Gates and Isaac Gifford, who could also play the nickel
spot. Both special teams standouts, Pola-Gates has appeared in 18
games while Gifford has seen action in 20 contests.
A BRIEF LOOK AT THE HUSKER DEFENSE
On defense, Nebraska returns five players who started every game last • A pair of transfers could also figure into the secondary. Omar Brown
season and two other defenders who started four contests. The Huskers started 29 games at Northern Iowa, totaling 140 tackles with 13 pass
must replace six lost starters from 2021, all of whom earned at least breakups and eight interceptions in his Panther career. He was the
honorable-mention All-Big Ten accolades last season. They will be big FCS Defensive Freshman of the Year and an All-American in the 2019
shoes to fill from a Husker defense that allowed only 22.7 points per game season. Tommi Hill played in 11 games as a freshman at Arizona State
last season, Nebraska’s lowest average since the 2010 season. in 2021, finishing with nine tackles.
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SCOTT Frost’s leadership guided the Huskers through the COVID-19 pandemic
and an abbreviated 2020 campaign. Nebraska posted a 3-5 record, with
FROST three losses to teams that finished in the top 15 nationally. In the 2021
season, the Huskers were competitive in every game despite posting a 3-9
record. All nine of Nebraska’s losses were by single digits - including eight
[ HEAD COACH ] losses by one score or less – while facing eight teams who won at least
nine games, and six opponents who were nationally ranked at game time.
5TH SEASON l 7TH CAREER SEASON Frost has made upgrading Nebraska’s talent a priority, with four of his
five recruiting classes ranked in the top 25 nationally.
[ HONORS & AWARDS ]
» Broyles Award Nominee (2016) UCF (2016-17)
» 2017 Consensus National Coach of the Year Frost went 19-7 in two seasons at UCF, helping turn an 0-12 team into a
(AP, Bear Bryant, FCA, Eddie Robinson, Home Depot) 13-0 squad in just two years. In Frost's first season, he took the Knights to
» 2017 American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year a bowl game and finished with a 6-7 record. The turnaround was historic,
» 2014 Broyles Award Finalist (Nation's Top Assistant Coach) as Frost became the only first-year coach in FBS history to make a bowl
» Best Two-Year Turnaround in NCAA history (0-12 to 13-0 at UCF) game with a team that was winless the previous season.
UCF led the nation with a six-win improvement in 2016 and exceeded
Scott Frost enters his fifth that mark in 2017 with a win over No. 7 Auburn in the Peach Bowl to
NEBRASKA (2018-22) season as Nebraska’s head coach complete a 13-0 season as the nation's only undefeated team. The Knights
» Head Coach in 2022 and his seventh season put together the first undefeated regular season in UCF and AAC history
» 15-29 Record (4 Seasons) as a head coach overall. Frost’s in 2017, posted the longest winning streak in school history (13 games),
rapid rise in the coaching ranks achieved the highest in-season ranking in program history (10th), highest
UCF (2016-17) culminated with the former Husker final ranking (6th) and set an AAC record with 16 all-conference selections.
» Head Coach national champion returning to his UCF was led by its high-powered offense and improved defense under
» 19-7 Record (2 Seasons) alma mater in December of 2017. Frost. The Knights led the nation in scoring at 48.2 points per game and were
In the span of just more than a the only FBS team to score at least 30 points in every game. Defensively,
OREGON (2009-15) decade, Frost went from a first- UCF improved its scoring defense by 65 spots in Frost's two seasons.
» Offensive Coordinator (2013-15) year FCS assistant to head coach In addition to being the unanimous choice as the 2017 AAC Coach
» Assistant Coach (WR) (2009-12) of one of college football’s most of the Year, Frost was honored as the national coach of the year by the
storied programs. It also took Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, the Touchdown
NORTHERN IOWA (2007-08) Frost just two years to post his Club of Columbus, the Lombardi Award and FCA in addition to winning
» Co-Defensive Coordinator (2008) first undefeated season as a head the Home Depot, Paul "Bear" Bryant and Eddie Robinson coach-of-the-
» Assistant Coach (LB) (2007) coach, as Frost guided UCF to the year awards. He was also a semifinalist for the George Munger Coach of
greatest two-year turnaround in the Year Award in each of his two seasons at UCF, making Frost one of
KANSAS STATE (2006) NCAA history. He inherited an three coaches to be a semifinalist for the award in both 2016 and 2017.
» Graduate Assistant 0-12 team, made a bowl game in
his first season and then led the ASSISTANT COACHING CAREER
NEBRASKA (2002) Knights to a 13-0 record in his OREGON: Frost took his first head coaching job at UCF after spending
» Graduate Assistant second and final season in 2017. seven seasons as an offensive assistant at Oregon from 2009 to 2015,
In addition to his success as including serving as the Ducks' offensive coordinator in his final three
a head coach - Frost was the consensus national coach of the year in seasons. Frost helped Oregon post a 79-14 record in his seven seasons,
2017 - Frost was successful at every stop along his journey to becoming during which time the Ducks won four conference titles and twice played
a head coach. His teams posted a 103-18 record in his nine seasons as for the national championship.
an assistant coach, with Frost coordinating both a top-10 defense and Oregon never ranked lower than eighth nationally in scoring offense
multiple top-10 offenses. Frost served as defensive coordinator for an FCS during Frost's seven seasons on staff, and the Ducks led the nation in
semifinalist, was Oregon’s offensive coordinator in the inaugural College scoring in 2010. Frost was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2013,
Football Playoff Championship Game and called the plays for Heisman and Oregon ranked in the top five nationally in both scoring and total
Trophy winner Marcus Mariota. offense each of his three seasons calling plays. The Ducks scored 681
The 47-year old Frost is a proven winner familiar with the Nebraska points in 2014, the second-highest total in NCAA history. Oregon made
culture and tradition. He was a part of two national championship teams it to the College Football Playoff Championship Game that year, when
as a Husker player, coached in two national championship games as an Frost was one of five finalists for the Broyles Award, presented annually
assistant at Oregon and led UCF to a 13-0 record in 2017, when the Knights to the nation's top assistant. Frost's quarterback, Marcus Mariota, won
were the nation’s only undefeated team. the Heisman Trophy and was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
Frost has been a winner throughout his coaching career, winning seven NORTHERN IOWA: Frost's first full-time coaching job came in the FCS
conference championships in his 15 seasons as a full-time coach. His teams ranks at Northern Iowa, where he spent two seasons on the Panthers'
have won 137 games in that span, averaging more than nine wins per season. defensive staff. He coached the Panther linebackers in 2007 and helped
In addition to coaching in two national championship games, Frost UNI to the No. 1 seed in the FCS playoffs and a quarterfinals appearance.
has coached in five other New Year’s Six bowl games in the last decade. Frost was promoted to co-defensive coordinator the next season, when
His winning reputation dates back to his playing days, when he helped UNI ranked ninth nationally in scoring defense and advanced to the FCS
Nebraska to a 36-2 record in his three-year career, including a 24-2 record Semifinals. The Panthers finished with a 24-4 record in Frost's two seasons,
in two seasons as the Huskers’ starting quarterback. winning two Missouri Valley Conference titles and earning a No. 4 final
ranking both years.
NEBRASKA (2018-21) KANSAS STATE: Frost began his coaching career as a defensive graduate
Frost has laid the foundation for rebuilding Nebraska’s program in his assistant at Kansas State in 2006, helping the Wildcats to a bowl game
first four seasons in Lincoln. Nebraska won four of its final six games in NEBRASKA: Frost's first coaching experience came during a brief stint
his first year in 2018, and improved by nearly 28 points per game in the on Nebraska's staff as a defensive graduate assistant in 2002, coaching
second half of the season. The Huskers finished with a 4-8 record, but the Huskers in the Independence Bowl.
Nebraska faced eight opponents who were ranked during the 2018 season.
Five of Nebraska’s losses were by five or fewer points, with the Huskers’ PLAYING CAREER (STANFORD, NEBRASKA & NFL)
final three losses coming in a three-point overtime loss at Northwestern, Frost spent two seasons at Stanford - where he was a two-way starter
which finished with a No. 21 ranking, a five-point setback at No. 3 Ohio at safety and quarterback - before returning home to Nebraska for the
State and a three-point loss at No. 25 Iowa as time expired. Huskers' 1995 national championship season. He took over as NU's
Frost also lived up to his reputation as one of the best offensive play- starting quarterback the next season and was the 1996 Big 12 Offensive
callers in the country in 2018. Frost inherited an offensive unit that ranked Newcomer of the Year. In 1997, he was a Johnny Unitas Award finalist
87th nationally in total offense in 2017. Nebraska ranked 25th nationally in and an Academic All-American as Nebraska went 13-0 and captured the
total offense, the program’s first top-25 finish in the category since 2008. program's fifth national title. Frost was then selected in the third round of
In his second season in 2019, Nebraska improved its win total with one the 1998 NFL Draft and played six seasons as an NFL safety.
of the youngest teams in the country, as the Huskers had more freshmen
on their roster than any team in the country. Nebraska went 5-7, with five PERSONAL
of those losses coming to ranked teams, including four losses to teams Frost earned his degree in finance from Nebraska in 1997. Scott and
that finished in the top 15 of the final Associated Press poll. Four of the his wife Ashley have one son, Ryan James (RJ) and one daughter, Alli.
Huskers’ seven losses were by a combined 17 points, including two last-
second losses.
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THE FROST FILE
YEARLY RECORDS
YEAR TEAM (ROLE) RECORD
2007 Northern Iowa (AC) 12-1
2008 Northern Iowa (DC) 12-3
2009 Oregon (AC) 10-3
2010 Oregon (AC) 12-1
2011 Oregon (AC) 12-2
2012 Oregon (AC) 12-1
2013 Oregon (OC) 11-2
2014 Oregon (OC) 13-2
2015 Oregon (OC) 9-3
2016 UCF (HC) 6-7
2017 UCF (HC) 13-0
2018 Nebraska (HC) 4-8
2019 Nebraska (HC) 5-7
2020 Nebraska (HC) 3-5
HISTORIC TURNAROUND AT UCF NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR 2021 Nebraska (HC) 3-9
At UCF, Frost produced the greatest two-year Frost was the consensus choice as the 2017
national coach of the year, earning the honor OVERALL RECORD 137-54
turnaround in college football history, inheriting
from at least eight different organizations. HEAD COACH RECORD 34-36
an 0-12 team and leading the Knights to a 13-0
record just two years later. FINAL NATIONAL RANKINGS
• Frost won the 2017 Paul "Bear" Bryant Award
as the national coach of the year. He joined YEAR TEAM (ROLE) RANK
• In his first season in 2016, Frost made history
Chris Petersen (2006 & 2009, Boise State) as 2007 UNI (AC) 4th
as the only first-time head coach in FBS history
the only coaches in the 32-year history of the 2008 UNI (DC) 4th
to make a bowl game with a team that was
winless the previous season. award to win the honor while coaching a team 2009 Oregon (AC) 11th
outside of a Power Five Conference. 2010 Oregon (AC) 3rd
• UCF tied for the national lead with a six-win 2011 Oregon (AC) 4th
improvement from the 2015 to 2016 season. • Frost was also the AP Coach of the Year, 2012 Oregon (AC) 2nd
The Knights then ranked third nationally after becoming the sixth coach to win the award in 2013 Oregon (OC) 9th
improving by seven wins from the 2016 to his first or second season as a head coach. 2014 Oregon (OC) 2nd
2017 season. 2015 Oregon (OC) 14th
FROST A TOP OFFENSIVE COACH 2016 UCF (HC) NR
• The Knights' seven-win improvement from For each of the last 13 years, Scott Frost has 2017 UCF (HC) 6th
2016 to 2017 ranked 11th in NCAA history either been an offensive assistant, offensive
and marked just the second time ever a bowl coordinator or head coach who calls the offensive 2018 Nebraska (HC) NR
team improved by more than six wins the next plays. During that time, he has consistently 2019 Nebraska (HC) NR
season. 2020 Nebraska (HC) NR
proven to be one of the nation's finest offensive
2021 Nebraska (HC) NR
coaches.
• UCF was the American Athletic Conference
and Peach Bowl champions and was the only • In 13 seasons coaching offense, Frost has CONFERENCE TITLES (7)
FBS team to go undefeated in 2017. YEAR TEAM CONFERENCE
worked with eight units that finished in the top
2007 UNI (AC) Gateway
10 nationally in scoring, including seven that
• Frost called UCF's plays, orchestrating the 2008 UNI (DC) Missouri Valley
ranked in the top five. 2009 Oregon (AC) Pac-10
greatest two-year offensive turnaround in
NCAA history. The Knights went from last to • Frost has also been a part of seven teams that 2010 Oregon (AC) Pac-10
fifth in total offense, improving their output by ranked in the top 10 nationally in total offense 2011 Oregon (AC) Pac-12
more than 260 yards per game. UCF also went 2014 Oregon (OC) Pac-12
the past 13 seasons.
from third-to-last to first in scoring offense, 2017 UCF (HC) American
improving by nearly 35 points per game. FROST A PROVEN WINNER AC = Assistant Coach
Frost is a proven winner. In his 15-year full-time DC = Defensive Coordinator
FROST LED UCF TO 13-0 SEASON coaching career, Frost’s teams have combined OC = Offensive Coordinator
In his second year as a head coach, Scott Frost for a 137-54 record. HC = Head Coach
guided UCF to a 13-0 record in 2017, when the
Knights were the nation's only undefeated team. • Frost has averaged more than nine wins per BOWL/PLAYOFF GAMES
year and been a part of seven 12-win teams. NORTHERN IOWA
• Frost was the fourth coach in FBS history to 2007: FCS Playoffs (First Round)
post a 13-0 record or better in either his first or • He has won seven conference titles in 15 years. 2007: FCS Playoffs (Quarterfinal)
second season as a head coach. Among that • Frost has coached in two national title games 2008: FCS Playoffs (First Round)
quartet, Frost is the only coach who inherited and his teams have finished with a top-10 2008: FCS Playoffs (Quarterfinal)
a team that won fewer than five games, as 2008: FCS Playoffs (Semifinal)
ranking eight times in the past 15 years.
UCF went 0-12 the year before Frost's arrival. OREGON
• In two seasons as UCF's head coach, the 2009: Rose Bowl
• Frost is one of only seven active FBS head
Knights were the nation's most improved 2010: BCS National Title Game
coaches who has posted a 13-0 season or
team in 2016 and were the only FBS team to 2011: Rose Bowl
better, joining Jimbo Fisher, Gary Patterson,
go undefeated in 2017. 2012: Fiesta Bowl
Ed Orgeron, Nick Saban, Dabo Swinney and
2013: Alamo Bowl
Kyle Whittingham. • As a Husker quarterback, Frost was a two-time 2014: Rose Bowl (CFP Semifinal)
national champion who helped Nebraska to a 2014: CFP National Title Game
• Frost also led Nebraska to a 13-0 record
36-2 record, including a 24-2 mark as a starter.
and a national title as the Huskers' starting UCF
quarterback in 1997. Frost was the first person • Frost is one of four active head coaches who 2016: Cure Bowl
in NCAA history to be part of a 13-0 season as won a national title as a player and is the only 2017: Fiesta Bowl
both a player and a head coach. coach who won multiple national titles.
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ERIK CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CHINANDER
• Twice nominated as the nation’s top assistant coach (2016 & 2021)
• Coached in three national championship games (2 FBS, 1 FCS)
• Averaged more than nine wins in eight years as a Power Five assistant
[ DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR ] • In 2021, Nebraska posted its top scoring defense in 11 years
• 26 defensive All-Big Ten picks in first three seasons at Nebraska
5TH SEASON l 20TH CAREER SEASON • Seven defensive All-Big Ten picks in 2020 & 2021 were a school record
[ HONORS & AWARDS ] • UCF ranked 3rd nationally in takeaways in his two seasons
» Broyles Award Nominee (2016 & 2021) • UCF had multiple defenders drafted in 2018 for the first time ever
» Rivals.com Top 25 Recruiter (2021) • Top-25 scoring defense at Oregon (2012)
• Helped the Philadelphia Eagles to the 2013 NFC East title
Erik Chinander is in his fifth
NEBRASKA (2018-22) season as Nebraska’s defensive
» Defensive Coordinator defensive efforts, including ending Oklahoma’s FBS record streak of 65
coordinator and his 20th year straight games with at least 27 points, and holding Michigan State without
of coaching. He is in his seventh a first down in the second half.
UCF (2016-17) season serving as Scott Frost’s
» Defensive Coordinator Individually, seven Husker defenders earned All-Big Ten accolades.
defensive coordinator. Chinander Senior nickel back JoJo Domann and senior cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt
has coached with Frost at were second-team all-conference selections, and Domann was a second-
OREGON (2014-15) Nebraska, UCF, Oregon and
» Assistant Coach (OLB) team Associated Press All-America choice.
Northern Iowa for a total of 13
years. BEFORE NEBRASKA
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (2013) Recognized as one of the
» Assistant Coach (DL) UCF: Chinander led a dramatic defensive turnaround in his two seasons
nation’s top assistant coaches with at UCF in 2016 and 2017. He inherited a Knight defense that had allowed
a nomination for the Broyles Award 37.7 points per game in 2015 and two years later, UCF lowered that
OREGON (2010-12) in 2016 and 2021, Chinander has
» Graduate Assistant (2011-12) average to 25.3 points per game.
been on the staff of one FCS The Knights forced 58 turnovers in 26 games under Chinander, ranking
» Intern (2010) (UNI) and two FBS (Oregon) second nationally in takeaways in 2017 and 18th in 2016. The 58 combined
teams that have played in the takeaways over the 2017 and 2018 seasons ranked third nationally.
NORTHERN IOWA (2004-09) national championship game. He
» Assistant Coach (TE) Chinander’s defense played a major role in the first perfect season (13-0)
also coached in the NFL Playoffs. in school and conference history in 2017. UCF led the AAC in defensive
Chinander has played a key role touchdowns and ranked third in scoring defense and pass efficiency defense.
ELLSWORTH CC (2003) in Nebraska’s recruiting success
» Assistant Coach (OL/DL) Individually, six Knights earned all-conference accolades, including a
and was named one of Rivals’ Top league-high four first-team honorees. Linebacker Shaquem Griffin was
25 Recruiters of the Year in 2021. the only player in the conference to be a unanimous All-AAC selection,
Chinander’s units have ranked in the top 20 nationally in takeaways three and cornerback Mike Hughes earned second-team All-America honors.
times in the past eight seasons and in the top five twice. Individually, 26 Hughes (first round), the highest defensive draft pick in UCF history, and
Blackshirts have earned All-Big Ten accolades under Chinander. Before Griffin (fifth round) were both selected in the 2018 NFL Draft.
his arrival, only 12 Blackshirts were All-Big Ten honorees in the previous In Chinander’s first season in Orlando, the defense was the key to UCF
four seasons. leading the nation with a six-win improvement. The Knights ranked in the
top 10 nationally in four defensive categories and in the top 25 in nine
NEBRASKA (2018-21) categories. Griffin was the 2016 American Athletic Conference Defensive
Chinander has implemented an aggressive defense at Nebraska, one Player of the Year after ranking ninth nationally in tackles for loss (20.0) and
that has resulted in more sacks, takeaways and defensive touchdowns. 11th in sacks (11.5). He was also a first-team all-conference selection as a
In his first season, Chinander oversaw a Husker defense that showed total of four Knights earned All-American Athletic Conference accolades.
significant improvement. Nebraska allowed two fewer touchdowns per OREGON: Chinander coached the outside linebackers at Oregon in
game over the final six games of 2018 compared to the first six games. The 2014 and 2015.His linebackers helped Oregon play in the inaugural College
Huskers held two of their final five opponents to single digits, including Football Playoff National Championship Game in 2014. The Ducks ranked in
a 9-6 victory over Michigan State, where the defense led Nebraska to its the top 30 nationally in scoring defense and were third with 34 takeaways.
first victory without scoring a touchdown since 1937. In 2015, Oregon ranked ninth in sacks and pass efficiency defense.
The Blackshirts improved by 26 spots in the national scoring defense Chinander served as a defensive graduate assistant at Oregon in 2011
rankings from the unit Chinander inherited, and NU saw dramatic and 2012, when the Ducks ranked in the top 25 nationally in scoring
improvements in its pass defense, sack totals and takeaways. The Huskers defense. Chinander also spent the 2010 season in Eugene as an intern. In
improved their pass efficiency defense by 61 spots in 2018, ranking 34th Chinander’s five seasons at Oregon, the Ducks posted a 58-10 record, won
nationally in the category. Nebraska broke up 58 passes, the ninth-highest three conference titles and twice played for the national championship.
total in program history and the most by a Husker squad in nearly a PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: Chinander gained NFL experience by serving
decade. The Blackshirts also totaled 25 sacks in 2018, 11 more than they as the assistant defensive line coach with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013.
had in 2017. Nebraska also forced 20 turnovers, the program’s highest The Eagles won the NFC East that season with a 10-6 record.
total in four seasons. NORTHERN IOWA: Chinander served as an offensive assistant at
In 2019, six Huskers earned All-Big Ten accolades, Nebraska’s highest Northern Iowa, coaching the tight ends for six seasons from 2004 to 2009.
total since 2011. The Huskers allowed nearly 50 fewer yards per game and Chinander also assisted with the defensive and specialist scout teams.
more than three fewer points per game than they did in 2018, moving up He made a huge impact in the Panthers’ recruiting and helped UNI win
30 spots in the total defense rankings and 22 spots in scoring defense. three conference titles and make three appearances in the FCS playoffs,
Nebraska also improved by 52 spots in first down defense, ranking 32nd including a runner-up finish in 2005 and a semifinal appearance in 2008.
nationally in that category in 2019. ELLSWORTH CC: Chinander’s first job was as the offensive and
Chinander’s aggressive approach also resulted in the Huskers forcing defensive line coach for Ellsworth Community College in Iowa, where
their most turnovers (21) in five seasons, ranking in the top 35 nationally in he also coordinated the strength and conditioning programs for football
takeaways and in the top 15 with three defensive touchdowns. Nebraska and men’s and women’s basketball. The Panthers finished second in the
was one of only 25 teams nationally with double-digit interceptions and region and three of his players garnered first-team all-region accolades.
fumble recoveries in 2019.
The defensive improvement continued in 2020. The Blackshirt defense PLAYING CAREER (IOWA)
limited its eight opponents to 4.2 yards per rush, better than a half-yard Chinander was a walk-on offensive lineman at Iowa from 1998 to 2002.
improvement over the 2019 season. The Huskers also moved up 14 spots As a senior, Iowa shared the Big Ten title and played in the Orange Bowl.
nationally in total defense and ranked sixth in the Big Ten in that category. He received the Hawkeyes’ Offensive Team Leader Award that season.
Seven of Chinander’s defensive players earned All-Big Ten accolades.
The 2021 Husker defense was Chinander’s best Blackshirt unit. The PERSONAL
Huskers finished 36th nationally in scoring defense, allowing 22.7 points Chinander earned bachelor’s degrees from Iowa in history and health
per game against a schedule that featured eight teams that won nine leisure and sports studies in 2003. He and his wife, Megan, have two
games. The opponents points per game average was the lowest for a daughters, Penelope and Sophia, and one son, Ripp.
Nebraska defense since 2010
The Blackshirts allowed 366.0 yards per game, Nebraska’s lowest total
since 2016. During the 2021 campaign, Nebraska had several standout
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