🏈 The 1970 Nebraska Cornhuskers football season was the beginning of a dynasty. Coached by Bob Devaney, Nebraska went 11–0–1, won the Big Eight Conference, and claimed their first national championship in school history.
🔥 Season Overview
Record: 11 wins, 0 losses, 1 tie
Conference: Big Eight (7–0)
Final AP Ranking: No. 1
Bowl Game: Orange Bowl victory over No. 5 LSU, 17–12
Only Tie: A 21–21 draw against No. 3 USC in Los Angeles
🧠 Key Players
Jerry Tagge & Van Brownson (QBs): Devaney rotated both quarterbacks throughout the season.
Jeff Kinney (RB): A consistent offensive threat.
Johnny Rodgers (Wingback): A rising star who would win the Heisman in 1972.
Rich Glover & Willie Harper (Defense): Anchored a tough defensive unit.
📅 Notable Games
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | @ USC (No. 3) | T 21–21 |
| Oct 10 | Missouri (No. 16) | W 21–7 |
| Nov 21 | Oklahoma | W 28–21 |
| Jan 1, 1971 | LSU (No. 5) | W 17–12 |
🏆 National Title Drama
Nebraska entered the Orange Bowl ranked No. 3. Earlier that day, No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Ohio State both lost their bowl games. Nebraska’s win over LSU vaulted them to No. 1 in the final AP Poll, securing the national championship.
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