Mike Hoefler Season 1986

1986 (Senior)
Hoefler earned his third varsity letter in his senior season. He helped lead the Huskers to the 1987 USF&G Sugar Bowl, where Nebraska defeated LSU, 30-15. The Huskers finished the season ranked second nationally in rushing offense, averaging 305.5 yards per game, and third in scoring with 37.8 points per contest.

1985 (Junior)
A valuable alternate behind Brain Blankenship, He saw considerable playing time and helped power the Huskers to their fourth NCAA rushing title in the previous six years, averaging 374.3 rushing yards per game. Nebraska finished with a 9-3 record and earned a berth in the Sunkist Fiesta Bowl against Michigan, averaging 472.5 total yards and 36.2 points per game.

1984 (Sophomore)
Hoefler was an alternate offensive lineman during his sophomore season, earning a varsity letter. He helped Nebraska finish 10-2 and defeat LSU, 28-10, in the Sugar Bowl. The Huskers averaged 427.5 yards of total offense and 32.6 points per game.

1983 (Redshirt)
Hoefler redshirted his second season as a Husker.

1982 (Freshman)
Mike played center on the Huskers 5-0 freshman team before shifting to guard for the following season. 

Norfolk High School
All-conference and second-team all-state as a defensive end and offensive tackle for Coach Hal Huck at Norfolk. He also lettered twice each in basketball and track. He was also a member of the national honors society and the school's treasurer.

Personal
The son of Alta Hoefler, he has two sisters and a brother, he was born in October of 1963 in Norfolk.