Nebraska Player Quotes

Quarterback Zac Taylor
On the game
“I was just relaxed. It’s just a game and I didn’t have any nerves. I was just excited to go out there and have a good time. There was a lot of excitement in the locker room before the game. Everyone was really hyped up. There’s not much to lose out there. You’re just going out in front of your friends and family and have a good time.”

On the running game
“The running game is a big part of any offense. They can help us on second and short and third and short. Every one of our guys at running back right now can pull those long runs that will change games. We definitely have the running backs that can make it happen.”

On I-backs Marlon Lucky and Cody Glenn
“The yards after contact was huge for them today. They made some great cuts before they got hit but after they got hit they would break a tackle and get those extra yards. There were a lot of situations that could have been 2nd and 1 and they powered through and got that first down. They were tough runners today.”

Linebacker Corey McKeon
On the defense
“We’re a step ahead of where we were last spring. People have filled their roles already. That’s something that didn’t come together until fall camp. The guys are stepping up and filling their roles fast. They know their responsibilities on the field. They know everything. To have that early in the spring really gives you a chance to mold your defense together. We accomplished that on the field today.”