Rob Maggard Season 1986

1986 (Senior)
After undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in January 1986, Maggard returned in time for his senior season. He helped 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)
Maggard served as Nebraska's alternate right tackle behind Tom Welter before switching to the left side during the season. 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)
Maggard was an alternate offensive lineman during his sophomore season, earning his first 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)
Maggard redshirted his second season at Nebraska.

1982 (Freshman)
Maggard played guard for Nebraska's undefeated 5-0 freshman team before moving to tackle during spring practice.

Olathe High School (now Olathe North)
Maggard earned all-state and all-metro honors while playing for Coach Gene Wier. A standout student as well as an athlete, he was a member of the Principal's Honor Roll, the National Honor Society, and served as student council president and football team captain. He also earned three varsity letters in baseball and two in basketball.

Personal
Rob is the son of William and Lillian Maggard. He was born in January 1964 in Topeka, Kansas.