Barry Kitrell Season 1988

1988 (Senior)
Barry Kitrell earned a varsity letter for the Big Eight champion Huskers as a fifth-year senior in 1988. The 5-10, 215-pound fullback from Ashland, Neb., helped Nebraska claim the NCAA rushing title (382.3 ypg), while ranking sixth nationally in scoring (39.5 ppg) and seventh in total offense (477.9 ypg). Although Kitrell did not record any stats, he helped the Big Red to a berth in the 1989 Orange Bowl against Miami.

1987 (Junior)
Kitrell was a non-lettered reserve for the Huskers in 1987. He did not receive a varsity letter, but he did help Nebraska earn a trip to the 1988 Fiesta Bowl to face Florida State. Nebraska ranked second nationally in total offense (489.0 ypg), while ranking third in the NCAA in rushing (373.5 ypg) and scoring (38.5 ppg).

1986 (Sophomore)
Kitrell was a non-lettered reserve in his third season at Nebraska in 1986. He helped the Huskers to an appearance in the 1987 USF&G Sugar Bowl, where they defeated LSU 30-15. Nebraska finished second nationally in rushing offense (305.5 ypg) and third in scoring (37.8 ppg). 

1985 (Redshirt)
Kitrell redshirted in his second season as a Husker in 1985.

1984 (Freshman)
A walk-on, Kitrell played as a reserve fullback for Nebraska’s 4-1 freshman team in 1984, rushing four times for 28 yards.

Ashland-Greenwood High School
Kitrell starred at Ashland-Greenwood High School before choosing to walk on at Nebraska.

Personal
The son of Barbara Kitrell, Barry was a business administration major at Nebraska. His son, Bo, lettered for Nebraska as a fullback in 2018, while sons Bryce and Brett played for former Nebraska Coach Frank Solich at Ohio.