Dave Jensen Season 1991

1992 (Senior)
A three-year letterman, Dave Jensen served as a backup at left offensive tackle to Lance Lundberg and Rob Zatechka after switching from guard to tackle in the spring of 1992. Jensen played six games as a senior and helped the Huskers claim their third NCAA rushing title (328.2 ypg) in the last four years and their 10th in program history. Nebraska ranked second nationally in scoring offense (38.8 ppg) on its way to the Big Eight title and a trip to the 1993 Federal Express Orange Bowl against Florida State.

Jensen played in 23 regular-season games with three starts in his Husker career, after missing his first two seasons at Nebraska with injuries.

1991 (Junior)
Jensen started three games at offensive guard and saw action in eight games overall to help Nebraska win the NCAA rushing title (353.2 ypg), while helping the Big Red to a share of the Big Eight title and a trip to the 1992 Federal Express Orange Bowl against Miami. Nebraska also ranked third nationally in both total offense (506.5 ypg) and scoring (41.3 ppg).

1990 (Sophomore)
Jensen played in nine of 11 regular-season games as the alternate at right guard behind All-Big Eight guard Will Shields. Jensen helped Nebraska lead the Big Eight in rushing (340.0 ypg), total offense (444.4 ypg) and scoring (37.5 ppg). Jensen also saw action against Georgia Tech in the 1991 Florida Citrus Bowl.

1989 (Medical Redshirt)
Jensen tore a knee ligament in spring practice and missed the entire 1989 season while rehabilitating the injury. He returned to practice prior to the 1990 Sunkist Fiesta Bowl, but he did not play against Florida State.

1988 (Redshirt)
A scholarship recruit as a defensive lineman, Jensen redshirted in his first year on campus after tearing a ligament in his thumb that required surgery.

Omaha Creighton Prep High School
A first-team All-America selection by Bally, a second-team USA Today All-American and the Gatorade Nebraska Lineman of the Year in 1987, Jensen helped Coach Tom Jaworski’s Junior Jays to a 34-2 record and three consecutive Class A state championships from 1985 to 1987. As a defensive tackle, Jensen had 62 unassisted tackles as a senior, including 14 TFLs. He also broke up three passes. Jensen played tight end for the Junior Jays and lettered in track. He visited Arizona State, Notre Dame and UCLA before deciding to sign with Nebraska.

Personal
The son of Jack and Fran Jensen, Dave was born in Omaha. He has one older brother and two older sisters. He earned his bachelor’s degree as a business administration major at Nebraska in 1993.