Husker O-Line Recognized for Work

The Nebraska offensive line is one of 17 offensive lines recognized for their outstanding work during the first half of the 2016 season. 

The Huskers' line, coached by Mike Cavanaugh, is one of a select group of offensive lines named to the midseason Joe Moore Award Honor Roll, which identifies notable performances by offensive line units in games played through Oct. 8.

Nebraska is joined on the midseason honor roll by three other Big Ten offensive lines including Michigan, Ohio State and Wisconsin.

The Nebraska offensive line has powered the Huskers to a strong start to the 2016 season. Nebraska has allowed a league-low three sacks, and ranks second in the Big Ten in total offense at 472.6 yards per game. The Husker offensive line has also allowed Nebraska to control the clock, averaging nearly 35 minutes of time of possession to rank in the top 10 nationally.

The strength of the offensive line is most evident in Nebraska's domination of the fourth quarter this fall. The Huskers have outscored opponents 78-6 in the final quarter, with the +72 scoring margin in the fourth quarter leading the nation.

Nebraska returned just two starters on the offensive line for the 2016 season, and both of those players senior center Dylan Utter and sophomore tackle Nick Gates are lining up at different positions than a year ago. Junior tackle David Knevel and guards Tanner Farmer, Sam Hahn and Corey Whitaker have also made their first career starts in 2016.