Nebraska Husker Football
LINCOLN – Nebraska Football earned their first win of the 2023 season on Saturday, downing Northern Illinois 35-11. Head Coach Matt Rhule and quarterback Heinrich Haarberg addressed the media following the win:
HUSKER FOOTBALL POSTGAME COMMENTS – HEAD COACH MATT RHULE:
RHULE- CULTURE BUILDING WIN OVER NORTHERN ILLINOIS:
Nebraska Football Head Coach Matt Rhule spoke in his initial comments following the Huskers 35-11 victory over Northern Illinois, talking about how this first win is a culture building game…
Nebraska accomplished many of its preseason goals – including winning the turnover battle, rushing for over 75 yards in the fourth quarter, and winning the time of possession.
RHULE – FIRST WIN SETS CONFIDENCE FOR TEAM:
Matt Rhule, Nebraska Football Head Coach spoke about what it was like getting his first win as the Huskers head coach inside of Memorial Stadium…
The win gives Nebraska a chance to even their record against Louisiana Tech on Saturday in Lincoln.
RHULE – NO QUARTERBACK BATTLE FOR HUSKERS:
Nebraska was without their starting quarterback Jeff Sims last Saturday, giving Nebraska native Heinrich Haarberg the start and the win over Northern Illinois. Head Coach Matt Rhule would not give a distinction in his postgame comments that there is a quarterback battle brewing in Lincoln…
Nebraska hosts Louisiana Tech on Saturday as Sims’ status remains in question as he recovers from an ankle injury suffered against Colorado.
HUSKER FOOTBALL POSTGAME COMMENTS – QUARTERBACK HEINRICH HAARBERG:
HAARBERG – FIRST DRIVE NEARLY FLAWLESS:
Kearney Catholic alum and Nebraska native Heinrich Haarberg earned his first start for the Huskers on Saturday, giving the Huskers the win 35-11. Haarberg’s first drive was nearly flawless, and the signal caller stated in his postgame it was a culmination of his career to this point…
Haarberg ended his day with nearly 100 rushing yards and 158 passing yards with three total touchdowns.
HAARBERG – NOT THE PROTOTYPICAL QUARTERBACK:
Huskers quarterback Heinrich Haarberg earned the first win of 2023 after his first career start last Saturday, winning 35-11 over Northern Illinois. The Nebraska native said in his postgame his physical running ability can lift the team’s spirits through his non-traditional play…
Haarberg totaled nearly 100 yards rushing against the Huskies on Saturday night.
HAARBERG – NO TURNOVERS; CONFIDENCE IN DEFENSE:
Heinrich Haarberg, Nebraska quarterback, spoke in his postgame comments after the Northern Illinois win about what his goals for the week were and how the Huskers were so successful throughout the contest…
The Blackshirts did give up a late touchdown but held the Huskies at bay while the offense rushed for nearly 100 fourth quarter yards to seal the contest late.
