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Head coach Bo Pelini called a magical game on defense. Now - he has to wave that wand over the offense.

Nebraska's defense bent but didn't break much, as Eric Hagg and the Blackshirts consistently made plays when they needed to.

NU quarterback Zac Lee fumbles as the ball bounds into the end zone. Roy Helu recovered.

Nebraska wide receiver Niles Paul makes a catch while covered by Kansas safety Chris Harris during the second half of their NCAA college football game Saturday in Lawrence.

You could say there isn't much left to say about a season gone up in flames, but you'd be ignoring the obvious.

Kansas defensive coordinator Clint Bowen looked onto the field as Kansas head coach Mark Mangino appeared to shoot him a questioning look in the second half during the University of Kansas and the University of Nebraska football game at the University of Kansas in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov 14, 2009, in Lawrence, Kansas.

At a time like this, excuses can seem pretty futile. So Kansas senior Justin Thornton wasnt going to blame his personal-foul penalty in the fourth quarter on the stroke of bad luck that placed his hand on the other guys facemask during what was otherwise a pretty outstanding defensive play.Its not a matter of luck, Thornton said.

Gilmore: Holt, Gilleylen continue hard work after demotion to NU scout team 9:18 a.m. Ted Gilmore held little back this morning in his appearance at the Big Red Breakfast, speaking openly about the recent demotion to the scout team of former starting receivers Menelik... >> Buffs suffer blow with transfer 5:40 p.m.: Colorado football coach Dan ...

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But the general, in this case, was an 18-year-old freshman making his first college start Saturday at Baylor.

WACO, Texas - A special teams touchdown. A home crowd on the road. A day without rain, boos or clouds.

Nebraska offensive coordinator Shawn Watson says he'll continue to coach from the sidelines rather than the press box the rest of the season because the Cornhuskers are playing so many young players.

Quarterback Cody Green may be 18 and a freshman, but he didnt play like a green freshman on Saturday, leading Nebraska to 20-10 victory over Baylor.

Searching for an offensive "spark," the Huskers plan to start Khiry Cooper Saturday against Baylor.

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin I'm not surprised that Nebraska has picked it up offensively today against Baylor.

Cody Green casually exchanged post-game greetings with several Baylor players then joined a group praying at midfield.

Published Tuesday October 27, 2009 FOOTBALL NOTES Cooper to start at receiver Husker nose tackle Ndamukong Suh speaks during Nebraska's weekly press conference Tuesday.

LINCOLN, Neb. - This football thing just might work out for Nebraska's Khiry Cooper.

'Every spot is open' 8:03 p.m. Senior Menelik Holt and sophomore Curenski Gilleylen continued to work with the scout team today in practice as Nebraska offensive coordinator Shawn Watson said Khiry Cooper is set... >> Big 12 tidbits Let's bounce around the Big 12 a little: >> >> TWITTER follow OWHbigred on Twitter THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Despite his ...

The Nebraska football team practiced in full pads for two hours Tuesday at the Hawks Championship Center.