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Husker quarterback discusses learning curve of the option

Nebraska has always had a strong history of running quarterbacks.

Nebraska has always had a strong history of running quarterbacks. From Eric Crouch, Tommie Frazier, and Turner Gill, the Cornhuskers were once known for their option offense.

On Saturday, quarterback Heinrich Haarberg continued that tradition with 19 carries for 157 yards and one touchdown. The Nebraska native was asked after the game about the learning curve of the option.

“As a quarterback, if you know the weapons that you have and can disturb the ball, then you’re gonna be successful. I think when you get really fluent knowing who the pitch key is and being comfortable with the backs, that offense becomes deadly.

Haarberg said that the coaching staff is even talking to Husker coaches of the past to gain insight into the option.

These coaches have sat down and studied this offense and the option side of the playbook, and they watched a lot of film and obviously coach Ron Brown has been there since the 80s, and he’s seen a lot of option QBs, so he gives us some insight into this too. Attacking angles, knowing when to pitch and stuff like that.”

Haarberg and Nebraska will now prepare to host the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Find a photo gallery of Nebraska’s victory over Louisiana Tech below.

Watch: Recap Nebraska’s win over Louisiana Tech

Watch: Recap Nebraska’s win over Louisiana Tech

Nebraska goes to 2-2 on the year and will walk into Ann Arbor on the backs of two wins. It did take the Huskers a while to get rolling, which seemed to be catapulted by a successful fake field goal, but once they did, they looked like the better team. While the level of the opponent does come into question, and how slow Nebraska started off this week, next week will be the toughest test yet.

However, before you get to next week, check out the highlights from today’s win over Louisiana Tech at home. Nebraska will be back in action next week aginst Michigan.

Nebraska football takes down Louisiana Tech 28-14

The Nebraska football team hosted its second game of the season on Saturday afternoon.

The Nebraska football team hosted its second game of the season on Saturday afternoon. After taking down Northern Illinois to improve to 1-2, the Huskers welcomed in Louisiana Tech. Though Nebraska snatched win number two for the 2023 season, it was closer than last week’s victory, walking away with a 28-14 win.

Heinrich Haarberg started for Nebraska for the second straight week and led the Huskers both in the pass and ground games. Haarberg went 8-of-17 in the air for 107 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 157 yards and one touchdown off 19 carries. Haarberg’s touchdown run came off a huge 72-yard option, which put Nebraska up 28-7 with over 11 minutes to go in the game.

Anthony Grant and Thomas Fidone II also found their way into the endzone for the second straight week. Grant scored on the ground off a two-yard run, adding to his 135-yard rushing on the day. Fidone had only one catch in the game but made a big one, scoring a 29-yard touchdown.

Billy Kemp IV finished as the top receiver for the Huskers, hauling in five catches for 62 yards. Kemp also scored Nebraska’s first touchdown of the game off a jet sweep, which came after a fake field goal by the Huskers. Louisiana Tech responded quickly to the score, running in for a touchdown on its next drive.

Nebraska’s defense, however, delivered another big showing in the run game, holding the Bulldogs to 46 total yards. The Huskers did surrender 292 passing yards, 146 of them coming in the fourth quarter, which led to Louisiana Tech’s second touchdown. Another significant factor in the game was the Bulldogs’ penalties. Louisiana Tech surrendered 12 penalties for 100 yards, which halted many of its drives and even kept some of Nebraska’s drives alive.

The Huskers improve to 2-2 on the season but face a significant task next week as they welcome in No. 2 Michigan. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. and can be viewed on FOX.

Two Husker running backs out for seasaon due to injury

The Nebraska Cornhuskers learned some grim news regarding the health of two of their running backs.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers learned some grim news regarding the health of two of their running backs. Head coach Matt Rhule has informed the media that Gabe Ervin dislocated his hip and Rahmir Johnson dislocated his shoulder. Both are now done for the year.

“In injury news, we had some guys’ seasons end early, unfortunately, on Saturday. Rahmir Johnson will have surgery; he dislocated his shoulder. It’s serious enough that he’ll miss the year. Gabe Ervin dislocated his hip and will have surgery on his hip, so he’ll be done for the year. And Dwight Bootle hurt his shoulder in the game and will have to have surgery, so he’ll be done for the year.”

Ervin started the first two games for the Huskers and totaled 196 yards on 38 carries. He has 95 carries for 414 yards and three touchdowns for his career.

Johnson had 12 carries on the season for 65 yards, including a 44-yard run against Northern Illinois before his season ended. He’s amassed 739 yards in five seasons on 172 carries with six touchdowns.

Rhule expressed his heartbreak for the two injured players.

Football impact aside, especially for Rahmir, who’s a senior, I can just tell you it’s heartbreaking on this end. He’s an unbelievable young man and just a leader. Gabe has done a great job for us – excellent leader, excellent teammate. My heart really hurts for those two guys.

Nebraska will rely on running back Anthony Grant. Last season, Grant ran for a team-high 915 yards and six touchdowns.  Find a photo gallery of Gabe Ervin and Rahmir Johnson below.