Tag: Ameer Abdullah

Fahrbach: Nebraska-Purdue slideshow

ISL photographer Ben Fahrbach was on the field for the Nebraska-Purdue game and got close to the action. Ameer Abdullah ran for 126 yards and a touchdown, Terrell Newby ran for 61 yards and Imani Cross added 56 yards and two touchdowns for the Cornhuskers (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten). Nebraska held Purdue to 216 yards, […]

Sea of red sees Nebraska blow out Purdue 44-7

By CRAIG DRAGASH ISL Correspondent WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — If the color scheme of the crowd was any indication, this would not be a good day for the homestanding Boilermakers. Nebraska fans created a sea of red among the gold-and-black-clad Purdue faithful on Saturday afternoon. One event staff member who has worked at Purdue for […]

Nebraska’s Abdullah, Ohio State’s Hyde among Big Ten honorees

From the Big Ten Conference Following Big Ten football games on Oct. 5, the offensive, defensive and special teams players of the week and freshman of the week in the Big Ten were announced this morning. Below are this week’s honorees: Offensive Co-Players of the Week Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska Jr., IB, Homewood, Ala./Homewood •          Rushed for […]

Nebraska’s strong run game + Purdue’s shaky run defense = trouble

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor There’s bad news for Purdue’s porous run defense: Nebraska’s ground game is as good as the Boilermakers will see this season. The Cornhuskers rank ninth nationally and second in the Big Ten in rushing offense with 291.6 yards per game. They average 5.8 yards per carry heading into Saturday’s matchup […]