Ray Coleman Season 1988

1988 (Senior)
One of four returning lettermen at I-back for the Big Eight champion Huskers in 1988, Ray Coleman earned his second varsity letter after totaling 17 yards on four carries while appearing in three regular-season games. He 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). Coleman also helped the Huskers to a berth in the 1989 Orange Bowl against Miami.

1987 (Junior)
Coleman earned his first varsity letter after playing four games for the Big Red as a junior. He registered four carries for seven yards. The Huskers earned 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)
Coleman was a non-lettered reserve in his third season at Nebraska.

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

1984 (Freshman)
A walk-on from Houston, Texas, Coleman was a reserve I-back for the 4-1 Husker freshman team in 1984. He recorded nine carries for 21 yards to go along with an 11-yard reception.

Worthing High School
Coleman came to Nebraska after an outstanding career at Worthing High School in Houston, Texas.

Personal
The son of Eunice McElrath, Ray was enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences at Nebraska.