Tag: Nate Boerkircher

PFF releases top Huskers grades for Week 2

It was a successful day for several Nebraska players in their victory over Colorado. .

Nebraska football is still riding high after its 28-10 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday night. Pro Football Focus released its overall grades on Monday and picked its top five for Nebraska.

Corner Tommi Hill earned the top grade with an 83.4. Running back Rahmir Johnson had an overall grade of 78.2. Defensive tackle Ty Robinson had a stout game and earned a 72.4. Tight end Nate Boerkircher earned a 70.1 while running back Dante Dowdell earned a 69.6.

Hill had a memorable game for Nebraska, as he recorded a pick-six interception to give the program a 14-0 lead following the extra point. Robinson had four tackles and two sacks on the evening. Johnson was able to help pace the running back room as he carried the ball nine times for 33 yards. He also made a stellar impact in the receiving game, catching eight passes for 49 yards and a touchdown.

Dowdell carried the ball 17 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns in a breakout game for him. Boerkircher caught a pass for 25 yards.

Overall, it was a strong day for Nebraska football. If anything, it’s evident that contributions from everybody were needed for the win.

 

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Nebraska countdown to kickoff profile: No. 87 Nate Boerkircher

The countdown to kickoff for the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ 2024 season is down to 87 days.

The days continue to get longer but the days until the wait until the kickoff of Nebraska’s 2024 season continues to get shorter. Today marks 87 days until the Cornhuskers begin their 2024 season on August 31 against UTEP.

In today’s countdown profile, Cornhuskers Wire profiles junior tight end Nate Boerkircher.

The 6-foot-5, 245-pound tight end is originally out of Aurora, Nebraska where he was a standout at Aurora High School. He originally came to the program as a walk-on alongside his older brother, Ian who was an offensive lineman for the program from 2020 through 2022.

After not playing in the 2020 season, Boerkircher played in three games in 2021 mostly on special teams but did nab his first career reception against Northwestern that season. One year later in 2022, he played in four games, starting all four and recorded six catches for 52 yards and a score.

Last May, Matt Rhule and the Huskers received the former walk-on scholarship. On top of earning his scholarship, Boerkircher was rewarded by becoming the Huskers’ primary starting tight end, playing in all 12 games including seven starts.

He didn’t make a huge impact in the box score, recording five receptions for 51 yards as well as one carry for 11 yards. But the three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection was an integral part to the Huskers’ rushing attack and was a key blocker throughout the season.

In 2024, the Nebraska native will likely reprise a similar role of being one of the Huskers’ top run blockers but will also have his fair share of opportunities to make an impact in the passing game as well.

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