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Nebraska Football: 3 things we learned about Huskers in 2020

By Chris Peterson

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback Adrian Martinez #2 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers warms up before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback Adrian Martinez #2 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers warms up before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /
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Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

Nebraska needs more out of RBs

If you just look at the raw numbers, Nebraska football actually ran the ball pretty well in 2020, averaging over 200 yards per game. The Huskers also averaged 4.8 yards per attempt and two rushing touchdowns per game.

Yet, it’s not ideal when your quarterback is your leading rusher and the Huskers need more performances like the one they got from Dedrick Mills against Rutgers.

Of course, Mills declared for the NFL draft, leaving Nebraska without much experience, although the addition of Markese Stepp, a transfer running back from USC should help.

There wasn’t a single player on the roster who earned 100 carries last season and that’s not just a formula for success long term. Nebraska football needs to find a bell-cow and some other depth.

Stepp averaged 4.8 yards per attempt for USC in 2019, so he could be that guy but with others like Marvin Scott, Ronald Thompkins, Rahmir Johnson or Sevion Morrison, there is talent, the Huskers just need to get the most out of it and hopefully, find some reliable backs for 2021.

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