By the numbers, it was solid effort from the Huskers with a rather light diversity in their play calling. The result: Nebraska 56 - Nicholls State 7.

The Defense gave up a total of 187 yards of offense - all on the ground - 49 of which came on a rush by Nicholls State RB, Grant Thorn. And yes, you read that correctly, 0 pass yards on 3 attempts by Nicholls State. The Blackshirts also forced 7 fumbles, recovering 3.

Zac Taylor finished the game 19 of 23 for 202 yards, 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions while spreading the ball among 10 different receivers - a sure sign of the west coast offense operating efficiently.

Marlon Lucky led the running backs with 103 yards on the ground and a touchdown, followed by 83 from Kenny Wilson; also with a touchdown. Cody Glenn looked sharp in short yardage situations racking up 47 yards and 2 touchdowns.

On the receiving end of touchdown passes, Maurice Lucky: 2 catches for 61 yards; Matt Herian: 4 catches for 37 yards; Frantz Hardy, 1 catch for 14 yards and Dane Todd: 2 catches for 9 yards.

Jordan Congdon was 8 for 8 on PATs but missed a field goal attempt.