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Newsome describes special teams touchdown

Nebraska defensive back Quinton Newsome made one of the plays of the year in Saturday’s victory over Purdue.

Nebraska defensive back Quinton Newsome made one of the plays of the year in Saturday’s victory over Purdue. Elijah Jeudy blocked the 4th quarter field goal attempt, and the senior cornerback Newsome then caught the deflection and ran it back 68 yards for the first touchdown of his Husker career.

“I was playing the super scorer on that play. I saw the ball pop up and I caught it. I saw the grass and (Tommi) Hill running with me. This is six right here. We’re going to the end zone. Taking the practice reps and bringing it to the game. You never know when you’re going to block a field goal in the game. That was a big moment in the game.”

Following the game, Husker head coach Matt Rhule stated that the coaching staff has been all over the team about the need for big plays on special teams.

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Nebraska’s quarterback discusses physical game against Purdue

Nebraska’s starting quarterback had some strong thoughts on his performance on Saturday afternoon.

Nebraska’s starting quarterback had some strong thoughts on his performance on Saturday afternoon. Heinrich Haarberg helped the Huskers to a 31-14 victory over Purdue in front of a sold-out crowd at Memorial Stadium.

Haarberg was 6-11 passing for 122 yards for two touchdowns. He also ran the ball 19 times for 22 yards. When asked about his health following the game, the quarterback said he was feeling just fine.

“Feeling okay, nothing like a good Big Ten matchup. Purdue was a physical team and they brought a lot of guys down in the box but we made them pay for it a couple of times, so it was all worth it.”

Haarberg exited the game at one point due to a bloody chin, but the quarterback said the injury is nothing to be concerned about.

“It was a physical game. I had blood in normal spots, on the arm, on the finger, stuff like that, and then that one he just got me really good underneath the chin and I was bleeding from my mouth and they couldn’t get it to stop so I had to come out for a little bit but all good.”

Nebraska will next take the field against Michigan State this Saturday. Kick-off is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

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