Brent Longwell Season 1970

1973 (Senior)
Brent was a star for the Huskers at tight end. He caught 20 passes for 247 yards including two touchdowns. Brent helped the Huskers to the second best passing offense (170.6 ypg) in the Big Eight during the ‘73 season. The Huskers finished with a 9-2-1 record and a 19-3 Cotton Bowl win over Texas.

1972 (Junior)
Brent was a back-up to Jerry list for the second straight year, bringing in three passes for 24 yards. Longwell helped lead the Huskers to the Big Eight’s top passing attack for the second consecutive season. Nebraska also ranked fourth in the conference in rushing offense, averaging 219.3 yards per game, and finished second in total offense at 440.3 yards per game.

1971 (Sophomore)
Longwell was an alternate tight end who caught five passes for 38 yards while playing behind Jerry List. The Huskers boasted the Big Eight’s top passing attack, averaging 179.3 yards per game, while their ground game produced 3,100 yards, good for third in the conference at 258.3 yards per game. Overall, the Husker offense averaged 437.7 yards and 39.1 points per game, ranking second in the Big Eight in both categories behind only Oklahoma.

Nebraska finished with an undefeated record (13-0) and were named National Champions. 

Homer High School (Homer, Nebraska)
Brent is the product of eight-man football who has made the adjustment. He was a star football and basketball player while being a member of the National Honor Society. Longwell played under Coach Nell Kaup. Brent was majoring in physical education and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Longwell.