The Nebraska Cornhuskers utilized a stellar running game to improve to 4-0 on the season with a 38-14 win Saturday night over the Wyoming Cowboys in Laramie.
Several things were impressive for the Big Red. First it was nice to see so much red in the stands at a Husker road game. The Nebraska offense lined up and physically pounded Wyoming in the fourth quarter behind a series of toss plays. Offensive Coordinator Tim Beck found a play that was working and ran it until his team scored in the fourth quarter to put the game away. The Huskers amassed over 300 yards rushing. Rex Burkhead was dominant behind an improving offensive line. Ameer Abdullah, Braylon Heard, Aaron Green, and Austin Jones all ran with power and speed. Brion Carnes got the final series at quarterback for Nebraska and ran an option play that would have made Tommie Frazier proud.
The passing game was effective with a deep play action pass to Kyler Reed and Kenny Bell was wide open on a scoring pass from Taylor Martinez. The Huskers limited penalties again and the defense gave up only 14 points on the road.
Again things are not ideal, the secondary gave up some plays in pass coverage and Wyoming dropped a likely touchdown pass early in the second half. Plenty of work to be done as Nebraska gets ready for Wisconsin.
The fans will have plenty to talk about. The best thing is that the Huskers are 4-0 and appear ready for a major test. The offense looks sharp and the defense will be coached up.
It is time for Big Ten Conference football. Let the games begin.
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