Huskers v. Ragin’ Cajuns game statistics

Rex Burkhead
Burkhead wasn't the feature back in Saturday night's 55-0 win over Louisiana-Lafayette,

but he opened up several eyes in different ways. A shovel-pass that he took for a

touchdown, combined with great punt returns, show the true freshman is ready for the

spotlight, which is a welcome sight for Roy Helu Jr. and the rest of the team.

-Spencer Schubert, football beat writer

Larry Asante
 Though Asante only had two tackles and was held out more than two quarters due to a

minor ankle injury, he did something Saturday night that NU sorely needed: On the

Ragin' Cajuns' longest drive of the game in the second quarter, Asante jumped a Chris

Masson pass and took it back 74 yards for a score. It was the first time a Husker

defensive back had taken one to the house since Fabian Washington in 2002.

-Max Olson, Assistant Sports Editor

The Fans
This game ball goes to the 86,360 fans who attended Nebraska's record 300th sellout

and also to those fans who attended any of the 299 games that came before. These

fans commonly gave up their Saturdays, came hours early, stayed late during the

laughers and remained respectful every step of the way. It wouldn't be Memorial

Stadium without all the screaming people dressed in red. Hopefully, this is not the

capstone of this great achievement, but rather a milestone marker for the Husker faithful

as the games go forward.

-Michael Schaefer, football beat writer

STATS
FIVE

Number of three-and-outs forced by NU's defense. The Ragin' Cajuns also lost a fumble on the first play of their first second-quarter drive.

THIRD

Nebraska's national ranking for points allowed per game. The Huskers have given up 28 points through four games, the fewest in as many games to start a season since 1990.

31.9

Average yards per reception by receiver Curenski Gilleylen this season. The sophomore wideout had receptions of 42 and 43 yards Saturday.

38

Games since NU had earned its last shutout, a 56-0 win over Troy in 2006.
 

FIRST

Ndamukong Suh's national ranking for pass breakups by defensive linemen. Suh had another one against Louisiana-Lafayette and has broken up six passes on the year.