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|Year = 1959 |
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| year = 1959 |
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|Team = Nebraska Cornhuskers |
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| team = Nebraska Cornhuskers |
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| sport = football |
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| conference = [[Big Eight Conference|Big Seven Conference]] |
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| record = 4–6 |
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|Conference = Big Seven Conference |
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| conf_record = 2–4 |
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| head_coach = [[Bill Jennings (American football)|Bill Jennings]] |
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|ShortConference = Big 7 |
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| hc_year = 3rd |
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| stadium = [[Memorial Stadium (Lincoln)|Memorial Stadium]] |
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|Record = 4–6 |
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|ConfRecord = 2–4 |
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|HeadCoach = [[Bill Jennings (American football)|Bill Jennings]] |
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|HCYear = 3rd |
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|StadiumArena = [[Memorial Stadium (Lincoln)|Memorial Stadium]] |
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The '''1959 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team''' was the representative of the [[University of Nebraska-Lincoln|University of Nebraska]] and member of the [[Big Eight Conference|Big 7 Conference]] in the [[1959 college football season]]. The team was coached by [[Bill Jennings (American football)|Bill Jennings]] and played their home games at [[Memorial Stadium, Lincoln|Memorial Stadium]] in [[Lincoln, Nebraska]]. |
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The '''1959 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team''' was the representative of the [[University of Nebraska–Lincoln|University of Nebraska]] and member of the [[Big Eight Conference|Big 7 Conference]] in the [[1959 NCAA University Division football season]]. The team was coached by [[Bill Jennings (American football)|Bill Jennings]] and played their home games at [[Memorial Stadium, Lincoln|Memorial Stadium]] in [[Lincoln, Nebraska]]. |
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==Before the season== |
==Before the season== |
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Coach Jennings oversaw some minor changes to his assistant coaches, the most noteworthy being the replacement of longtime assistant L. F. Klien. The one new member of the staff, [[Russ Faulkinberry]], would eventually go on to lead the [[ |
Coach Jennings oversaw some minor changes to his assistant coaches, the most noteworthy being the replacement of longtime assistant L. F. Klien. The one new member of the staff, [[Russ Faulkinberry]], would eventually go on to lead the [[Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football|Southwestern Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns]], and was the one who renamed them as the Ragin' Cajuns during his tenure. With the new staff in place, Jennings was charged with proving that the two non-conference upset victories during the previous season were not flukes, and that he could do better than 6th place in the Big 7. This would not be an easy task to fulfill, as yet another difficult non-conference schedule loomed, with visits by Texas, Oregon State and Indiana, as well as a road trip to rival Minnesota. The stakes for this year's homecoming game were also increased, as perennial Big 7 champion Oklahoma moved up from the usual season-ending spot to appear in Lincoln for that game. |
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==Schedule== |
==Schedule== |
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{{CFB schedule |
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| rankyear = 1959 |
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{{CFB Schedule Entry |
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| poll = AP |
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|date=September 19 |
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| timezone = Central |
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|time= 2:00 PM |
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|w/l=l |
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|nonconf=yes |
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| date = September 19 |
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|homecoming= |
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| time = 2:00 pm |
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|away= |
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| w/l = l |
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|neutral= |
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| nonconf = y |
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|opponent=[[1959 Texas Longhorns football team|Texas]] |
| opponent = [[1959 Texas Longhorns football team|Texas]] |
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|opprank=17 |
| opprank = 17 |
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|site_stadium=[[Memorial Stadium |
| site_stadium = [[Memorial Stadium (Lincoln)|Memorial Stadium]] |
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|site_cityst=[[Lincoln, Nebraska]] |
| site_cityst = [[Lincoln, Nebraska|Lincoln, NE]] |
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| score = 0–20 |
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|gamename= |
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| attend = 30,623 |
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| source = <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123806223/smooth-working-longhorns-strike-twice-in/|work=Omaha World-Herald|title=Smooth-working Longhorns strike twice in second period to shake Huskers, 20–0|date=September 20, 1959|accessdate=April 30, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> |
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|score=0-20 |
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|overtime= |
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|attend=30,623 |
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{{CFB |
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|date=September 26 |
| date = September 26 |
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|time= 1:30 |
| time = 1:30 pm |
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|w/l=w |
| w/l = w |
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|nonconf= |
| nonconf = y |
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| away = y |
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|homecoming= |
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| opponent = [[1959 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team|Minnesota]] |
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|away=yes |
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| site_stadium = [[Memorial Stadium (University of Minnesota)|Memorial Stadium]] |
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|neutral= |
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| site_cityst = [[Minneapolis|Minneapolis, MN]] |
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|rank= |
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| gamename = [[Minnesota–Nebraska football rivalry|rivalry]] |
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|opponent=[[1959 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team|Minnesota]] |
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| score = 32–12 |
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|opprank= |
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| attend = 58,885 |
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|site_stadium=[[Memorial Stadium (University of Minnesota)|Memorial Stadium]] |
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|site_cityst=[[Minneapolis|Minneapolis, Minnesota]] |
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|gamename= |
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|score=32-12 |
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|attend=58,885 |
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|date=October 3 |
| date = October 3 |
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|time= |
| time = 2:00 pm |
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|w/l=w |
| w/l = w |
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|nonconf= |
| nonconf = y |
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| opponent = [[1959 Oregon State Beavers football team|Oregon State]] |
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|homecoming= |
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| site_stadium = Memorial Stadium |
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|away= |
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| site_cityst = Lincoln, NE |
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|neutral= |
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| score = 7–6 |
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|rank= |
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| attend = 27,961 |
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|opponent=[[1959 Oregon State Beavers football team|Oregon State]] |
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|site_stadium=Memorial Stadium |
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|site_cityst=Lincoln, Nebraska |
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|score=7-6 |
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|attend=27,961 |
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|date=October 10 |
| date = October 10 |
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|time= 2:00 |
| time = 2:00 pm |
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|w/l=l |
| w/l = l |
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| opponent = [[1959 Kansas Jayhawks football team|Kansas]] |
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|nonconf= |
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| site_stadium = Memorial Stadium |
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|homecoming= |
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| site_cityst = Lincoln, NE |
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|away= |
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| gamename = [[Kansas–Nebraska football rivalry|rivalry]] |
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|neutral= |
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| score = 3–10 |
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|rank= |
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| attend = 28,937 |
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|opponent={{cfb link|year=1959|school=University of Kansas|team=Kansas Jayhawks|title=Kansas}} |
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|site_stadium=Memorial Stadium |
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|site_cityst=Lincoln, Nebraska |
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|gamename= |
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|score=3-10 |
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|attend=28,937 |
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|date=October 17 |
| date = October 17 |
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|time= 2:00 |
| time = 2:00 pm |
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|w/l=l |
| w/l = l |
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|nonconf= |
| nonconf = y |
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| opponent = [[1959 Indiana Hoosiers football team|Indiana]] |
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|homecoming= |
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| site_stadium = Memorial Stadium |
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|away= |
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| site_cityst = Lincoln, NE |
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|neutral= |
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| score = 7–23 |
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|rank= |
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| attend = 34,471 |
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|opponent=[[1959 Indiana Hoosiers football team|Indiana]] |
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|site_stadium=Memorial Stadium |
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|site_cityst=Lincoln, Nebraska |
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|score=7-23 |
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|date=October 24 |
| date = October 24 |
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|time= 1:30 |
| time = 1:30 pm |
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|w/l=l |
| w/l = l |
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| away = y |
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|nonconf= |
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| opponent = [[1959 Missouri Tigers football team|Missouri]] |
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|homecoming= |
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| site_stadium = [[Faurot Field|Memorial Stadium]] |
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|away=yes |
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| site_cityst = [[Columbia, Missouri|Columbia, MO]] |
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|neutral= |
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| gamename = [[Missouri–Nebraska football rivalry|rivalry]] |
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|rank= |
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| score = 0–9 |
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|opponent=[[1959 Missouri Tigers football team|Missouri]] |
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| attend = 27,305 |
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|site_stadium=[[Faurot Field|Memorial Stadium]] |
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|site_cityst=[[Columbia, Missouri]] |
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|date=October 31 |
| date = October 31 |
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|time= |
| time = 2:00 pm |
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|w/l=w |
| w/l = w |
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| homecoming = y |
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|nonconf= |
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| opponent = [[1959 Oklahoma Sooners football team|Oklahoma]] |
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|homecoming=yes |
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| opprank = 19 |
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|away= |
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| site_stadium = Memorial Stadium |
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|neutral= |
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| site_cityst = Lincoln, NE |
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|rank= |
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| gamename = [[Nebraska–Oklahoma football rivalry|rivalry]] |
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| score = 25–21 |
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|opprank=19 |
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| attend = 32,765 |
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|site_stadium=Memorial Stadium |
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}} |
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|site_cityst=Lincoln, Nebraska |
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|{{CFB schedule entry |
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|gamename= |
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| date = November 7 |
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|tv= |
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| time = 1:30 pm |
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|score=25-21 |
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| w/l = l |
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|overtime= |
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| away = y |
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|attend=32,765 |
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| opponent = [[1959 Iowa State Cyclones football team|Iowa State]] |
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| site_stadium = [[Clyde Williams Field]] |
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| site_cityst = [[Ames, Iowa|Ames, IA]] |
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| score = 6–18 |
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| attend = 10,995 |
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{{CFB |
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|date=November |
| date = November 14 |
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|time= |
| time = 2:00 pm |
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|w/l= |
| w/l = w |
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| opponent = [[1959 Colorado Buffaloes football team|Colorado]] |
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|nonconf= |
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| site_stadium = Memorial Stadium |
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|homecoming= |
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| site_cityst = Lincoln, NE |
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|away=yes |
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| gamename = [[Colorado–Nebraska football rivalry|rivalry]] |
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|neutral= |
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| score = 14–12 |
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|rank= |
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| attend = 27,808 |
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|opponent={{cfb link|year=1959|school=Iowa State University|team=Iowa State Cyclones|title=Iowa State}} |
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|opprank= |
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|site_stadium=[[Clyde Williams Field]] |
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|site_cityst=[[Ames, Iowa]] |
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|gamename= |
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|score=6-18 |
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|attend=10,995 |
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{{CFB |
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|date=November |
| date = November 21 |
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|time= |
| time = 1:30 pm |
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|w/l= |
| w/l = l |
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| away = y |
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|nonconf= |
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| opponent = [[1959 Kansas State Wildcats football team|Kansas State]] |
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|homecoming= |
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| site_stadium = [[World War I Memorial Stadium|Memorial Stadium]] |
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|away= |
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| site_cityst = [[Manhattan, Kansas|Manhattan, KS]] |
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|neutral= |
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| gamename = [[Kansas State–Nebraska football rivalry|rivalry]] |
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|rank= |
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| score = 14–29 |
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|opponent=[[1959 Colorado Buffaloes football team|Colorado]] |
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| attend = 8,318 |
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|site_stadium=Memorial Stadium |
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|site_cityst=Lincoln, Nebraska |
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|score=14-12 |
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|attend=27,808 |
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{{CFB Schedule Entry |
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|date=November 21 |
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|time= 1:30 PM |
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|w/l=l |
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|away=yes |
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|rank= |
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|opponent=[[1959 Kansas State Wildcats football team|Kansas State]] |
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|site_stadium=[[Memorial Stadium (Kansas State)|Memorial Stadium]] |
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|site_cityst=[[Manhattan, Kansas]] |
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|score=14-29 |
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|attend=8,318 |
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==Roster== |
==Roster== |
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!Position |
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!Player |
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|Quarterback |
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|Harry Tolly |
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|Left Halfback |
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|Pat Fischer |
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|Right Halfback |
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|Carroll Zaruba |
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|Fullback |
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|Donald Frickle |
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|Left End |
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|Richard McDaniel |
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|Left Tackle |
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|George Haney |
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|Left Guard |
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|Don Olsen |
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|Center |
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|James Moore |
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|Right Guard |
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|LeRoy Zentic |
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|Right Tackle |
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|Ron McDole |
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|Right End |
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|Max Martz |
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==Coaching staff== |
==Coaching staff== |
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| '''Name''' || '''Title''' || style="text-align:center;"| '''First year<br />in this position''' || style="text-align:center;"| '''Years at Nebraska''' || '''Alma |
| '''Name''' || '''Title''' || style="text-align:center;"| '''First year<br />in this position''' || style="text-align:center;"| '''Years at Nebraska''' || '''Alma mater''' |
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|'''[[Bill Jennings (American football)|Bill Jennings]]'''|||Head |
|'''[[Bill Jennings (American football)|Bill Jennings]]'''|||Head coach|| style="text-align:center;"|1957|| style="text-align:center;"|1956–1961||[[University of Oklahoma|Oklahoma]] |
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|'''Don Scarbrough'''|||Assistant |
|'''Don Scarbrough'''|||Assistant coach|| style="text-align:center;"|1956|| style="text-align:center;"|1956–1961|| |
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|'''Dick Monroe'''||| || style="text-align:center;"|1957|| style="text-align:center;"|1957–1961|| |
|'''Dick Monroe'''||| || style="text-align:center;"|1957|| style="text-align:center;"|1957–1961|| |
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|'''Russ Faulkinberry'''||| || style="text-align:center;"|1959|| style="text-align:center;"|1959|| |
|'''Russ Faulkinberry'''||| || style="text-align:center;"|1959|| style="text-align:center;"|1959|| |
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|}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huskermax.com/coaches.html|title=Nebraska head coaches| |
|}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huskermax.com/coaches.html|title=Nebraska head coaches|access-date=2010-08-04|publisher=HuskerMax| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100719123605/http://www.huskermax.com/coaches.html| archive-date= 19 July 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huskermax.com/coaches/assistants.html|title=Assistant coaches|access-date=2010-08-04|publisher=HuskerMax| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100721014938/http://www.huskermax.com/coaches/assistants.html| archive-date= 21 July 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> |
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==Game summaries== |
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The bright spot on this day for the Cornhusker faithful was when HB [[Pat Fischer]] ran 92 yards to score in a repeat performance of the same feat accomplished in last year's surprise defeat of Penn State. However, a clipping penalty resulted in the score being called back. Nothing else went right for Nebraska in game as #17 Texas rolled off 20 points and started Nebraska's season off with a 0–20 shutout loss. This was only the second time the teams had met, and they were now even at 1–1 after Nebraska's 1933 win.<ref name="50s">{{cite web|url=http://huskermax.com/allgames/1950s.html|title=1950s Nebraska football schedules|accessdate=2010-08-04|publisher=HuskerMax}}</ref><ref name="yb282">{{cite web|url=http://yearbooks.unl.edu/yearbook.php?year=1960&page=282|title=1960 Cornhusker - University of Nebraska Yearbook (Page 282)|accessdate=2010-08-04|publisher=University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries}}</ref> |
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The bright spot on this day for the Cornhusker faithful was when HB [[Pat Fischer]] ran 92 yards to score in a repeat performance of the same feat accomplished in last year's surprise defeat of Penn State. However, a clipping penalty resulted in the score being called back. Nothing else went right for Nebraska in game as #17 Texas rolled off 20 points and started Nebraska's season off with a 0–20 shutout loss. This was only the second time the teams had met, and they were now even at 1–1 after Nebraska's 1933 win.<ref name="50s">{{cite web|url=http://huskermax.com/allgames/1950s.html|title=1950s Nebraska football schedules|access-date=2010-08-04|publisher=HuskerMax}}</ref><ref name="yb282">{{cite web|url=http://yearbooks.unl.edu/yearbook.php?year=1960&page=282|title=1960 Cornhusker – University of Nebraska Yearbook (Page 282)|access-date=2010-08-04|publisher=University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries}}</ref> |
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===Minnesota=== |
===Minnesota=== |
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| Date = September 26 |
| Date = September 26 |
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| Location = [[Memorial Stadium (University of Minnesota)|Memorial Stadium]] • [[Minneapolis |
| Location = [[Memorial Stadium (University of Minnesota)|Memorial Stadium]] • [[Minneapolis]] |
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| Attendance = 58,885 |
| Attendance = 58,885 |
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At first it seemed like it was going to be another dark day for Nebraska in Minneapolis, the site of so many severe drubbings, as Minnesota took the early lead. As the clock wore on, however, the Golden Gophers began to stall, and the Cornhuskers capitalized to go up 13–12 by the half. Minnesota came out flat after the break and never scored again, as Nebraska punched in another 19 points to secure an unexpected and long-sought victory over their main northern rival. It was only the 6th win that the Cornhuskers had earned over Minnesota in 36 attempts dating back to 1900.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb282"/> |
At first it seemed like it was going to be another dark day for Nebraska in Minneapolis, the site of so many severe drubbings, as Minnesota took the early lead. As the clock wore on, however, the Golden Gophers began to stall, and the Cornhuskers capitalized to go up 13–12 by the half. Minnesota came out flat after the break and never scored again, as Nebraska punched in another 19 points to secure an unexpected and long-sought victory over their main northern rival. It was only the 6th win that the Cornhuskers had earned over Minnesota in 36 attempts dating back to 1900.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb282"/> |
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===Oregon State=== |
===Oregon State=== |
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Nebraska's defense answered the call on this day as the Beavers repeatedly approached the goal line and were turned away time and time again. The day was a defensive affair on both sides, and despite the hard work of both teams that netted only one touchdown each, the outcome was ultimately decided by Nebraska's successful extra point, kicked through the uprights by PK Harry Tolly. The Cornhuskers improved to 7–2 over Oregon State all-time.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb282"/> |
Nebraska's defense answered the call on this day as the Beavers repeatedly approached the goal line and were turned away time and time again. The day was a defensive affair on both sides, and despite the hard work of both teams that netted only one touchdown each, the outcome was ultimately decided by Nebraska's successful extra point, kicked through the uprights by PK Harry Tolly. The Cornhuskers improved to 7–2 over Oregon State all-time.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb282"/> |
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===Kansas=== |
===Kansas=== |
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The Cornhuskers were hard-pressed to bring a full-strength team out to face Kansas, as numerous injuries had hobbled starters during the nonconference matchups. The Jayhawks fought Nebraska close, the teams combining to forge a mere 3–3 score by the half. Then, disaster struck the Cornhuskers when starting QB Tom Kramer was injured and came out of the game, severely hampering Nebraska's ability to score. The Jayhawks did put in another touchdown to take the win, moving to 16–46–3 in the series. Kramer's injury turned out to be severe enough that he was lost for the season, which considerably darkened the outlook for a successful Nebraska season.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb282"/> |
The Cornhuskers were hard-pressed to bring a full-strength team out to face Kansas, as numerous injuries had hobbled starters during the nonconference matchups. The Jayhawks fought Nebraska close, the teams combining to forge a mere 3–3 score by the half. Then, disaster struck the Cornhuskers when starting QB Tom Kramer was injured and came out of the game, severely hampering Nebraska's ability to score. The Jayhawks did put in another touchdown to take the win, moving to 16–46–3 in the series. Kramer's injury turned out to be severe enough that he was lost for the season, which considerably darkened the outlook for a successful Nebraska season.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb282"/> |
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Barely two minutes into the game, the Cornhuskers gave up a fumble which was quickly converted into points by the Hoosiers. Indiana then held the lead for the rest of the day, helped along by Cornhusker blunders and inexperience. A lone Nebraska touchdown avoided the shutout as Indiana enjoyed their 10th straight undefeated game against the Cornhuskers and improved to 9–3–3 in the series.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb283">{{cite web|url=http://yearbooks.unl.edu/yearbook.php?year=1960&page=283|title=1960 Cornhusker |
Barely two minutes into the game, the Cornhuskers gave up a fumble which was quickly converted into points by the Hoosiers. Indiana then held the lead for the rest of the day, helped along by Cornhusker blunders and inexperience. A lone Nebraska touchdown avoided the shutout as Indiana enjoyed their 10th straight undefeated game against the Cornhuskers and improved to 9–3–3 in the series.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb283">{{cite web|url=http://yearbooks.unl.edu/yearbook.php?year=1960&page=283|title=1960 Cornhusker – University of Nebraska Yearbook (Page 283)|access-date=2010-08-04|publisher=University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries}}</ref> |
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{{see also|Missouri–Nebraska football rivalry}}With the season's momentum waning, the Cornhuskers traveled to Columbia and were wholly ineffective at making any offensive production. The game had opened with an early Missouri field goal that was made possible by a disputed call. Any question that the game was thrown by the call was set aside when the Tigers scored again in the second half with no attached controversy. Missouri improved to 21–28–3 in the series and kept the Missouri-Nebraska bell for the third year in a row. The scoreless Nebraska squad returned to Lincoln with the season's second shutout loss and carrying a 2–4 record so far, with conference champion powerhouse Oklahoma next on the slate.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb283"/> |
{{see also|Missouri–Nebraska football rivalry}}With the season's momentum waning, the Cornhuskers traveled to Columbia and were wholly ineffective at making any offensive production. The game had opened with an early Missouri field goal that was made possible by a disputed call. Any question that the game was thrown by the call was set aside when the Tigers scored again in the second half with no attached controversy. Missouri improved to 21–28–3 in the series and kept the Missouri-Nebraska bell for the third year in a row. The scoreless Nebraska squad returned to Lincoln with the season's second shutout loss and carrying a 2–4 record so far, with conference champion powerhouse Oklahoma next on the slate.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb283"/> |
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{{see also|Nebraska–Oklahoma football rivalry}}Reigning 12-year league champion Oklahoma arrived in Lincoln favored by two touchdowns, and there was little reason to expect anything else. Throughout the first half, the Cornhuskers bravely fought to keep up, matching each of the two Sooner touchdowns but missing the extra points. Coming out after the break behind 12–14, it only remained to see how much longer the Nebraska squad could keep up before running out of steam and becoming the latest team defeated by Oklahoma. Nebraska opened the second half with a field goal to go ahead for the first time, and to everyone's surprise, kept the Sooners off the scoreboard for the rest of the quarter. Suddenly, the game was in reach, and the emboldened Cornhuskers added another touchdown with help from a lost Sooner fumble, and a field goal, to go ahead 25–14 before the stunned crowd. Oklahoma came to life and responded to move within four points, and then quickly forced a Nebraska punt to get the ball again. Marching down the field for 67 yards in just nine plays, the Sooners were set to take back the game when Cornhusker QB Ron Meade, on the field assisting the defense, picked off an Oklahoma pass in the end zone with less than a minute remaining to seal the upset victory. The Oklahoma loss was the first conference defeat in Sooner Head Coach [[Bud Wilkinson]]'s 13-year career, snapped Oklahoma's remarkable 74-game league winning streak, and snapped Nebraska's 16-game losing streak to the Sooners in what was arguably the greatest triumph in Coach Jennings' career. Nebraska made a bid to take back the series with Oklahoma, moving to 17–18–3.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb284">{{cite web|url=http://yearbooks.unl.edu/yearbook.php?year=1960&page=284|title=1960 Cornhusker |
{{see also|Nebraska–Oklahoma football rivalry}}Reigning 12-year league champion Oklahoma arrived in Lincoln favored by two touchdowns, and there was little reason to expect anything else. Throughout the first half, the Cornhuskers bravely fought to keep up, matching each of the two Sooner touchdowns but missing the extra points. Coming out after the break behind 12–14, it only remained to see how much longer the Nebraska squad could keep up before running out of steam and becoming the latest team defeated by Oklahoma. Nebraska opened the second half with a field goal to go ahead for the first time, and to everyone's surprise, kept the Sooners off the scoreboard for the rest of the quarter. Suddenly, the game was in reach, and the emboldened Cornhuskers added another touchdown with help from a lost Sooner fumble, and a field goal, to go ahead 25–14 before the stunned crowd. Oklahoma came to life and responded to move within four points, and then quickly forced a Nebraska punt to get the ball again. Marching down the field for 67 yards in just nine plays, the Sooners were set to take back the game when Cornhusker QB Ron Meade, on the field assisting the defense, picked off an Oklahoma pass in the end zone with less than a minute remaining to seal the upset victory. The Oklahoma loss was the first conference defeat in Sooner Head Coach [[Bud Wilkinson]]'s 13-year career, snapped Oklahoma's remarkable 74-game league winning streak, and snapped Nebraska's 16-game losing streak to the Sooners in what was arguably the greatest triumph in Coach Jennings' career. Nebraska made a bid to take back the series with Oklahoma, moving to 17–18–3.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb284">{{cite web|url=http://yearbooks.unl.edu/yearbook.php?year=1960&page=284|title=1960 Cornhusker – University of Nebraska Yearbook (Page 284)|access-date=2010-08-04|publisher=University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://huskermax.com/games/1959/oklahoma59.html|title=HuskerMax: Nebraska vs. Oklahoma 1959|access-date=2010-08-04|publisher=HuskerMax}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://journalstar.com/sports/football/college/article_539e7816-95d5-5995-b117-3ef56156f0f7.html|title=Top 10 Memorial Stadium games: No. 7, Oklahoma 1959|access-date=2010-08-04|publisher=Lincoln Journal Star}}</ref> |
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Riding high on the upset defeat of Oklahoma the week prior, Nebraska now had an outside shot at the conference championship and a trip to the Orange Bowl for the first time since 1954, if the now-vulnerable Sooners would lose another game or two. Iowa State was unimpressed with the Cornhuskers, however, and held them off of the scoreboard for nearly the entire game. Nebraska avoided the shutout on the road with just a single fourth-quarter touchdown. It was a very abrupt reversal of fortunes for a Nebraska team that had seen great success and dismal defeat just weeks apart. The Cyclone win was their 10th in all 53 attempts.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb284"/> |
Riding high on the upset defeat of Oklahoma the week prior, Nebraska now had an outside shot at the conference championship and a trip to the Orange Bowl for the first time since 1954, if the now-vulnerable Sooners would lose another game or two. Iowa State was unimpressed with the Cornhuskers, however, and held them off of the scoreboard for nearly the entire game. Nebraska avoided the shutout on the road with just a single fourth-quarter touchdown. It was a very abrupt reversal of fortunes for a Nebraska team that had seen great success and dismal defeat just weeks apart. The Cyclone win was their 10th in all 53 attempts.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb284"/> |
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{{see also|Colorado–Nebraska football rivalry}}The last home game of 1959 was on a very cold day, and Colorado arrived enjoying a three-game winning streak over the Cornhuskers. The matchup was a fairly evenly played affair, with the outcome decided by the abilities of the kickers. Nebraska QB Ron Meade's two kicks after touchdowns were good, while the two Buffalo kicks were not. Nebraska's 1959 seniors left Memorial Stadium for the last time, with a win, the program's 150th conference victory all-time. Colorado slipped to 8–10–0 in the series.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb285">{{cite web|url=http://yearbooks.unl.edu/yearbook.php?year=1960&page=285|title=1960 Cornhusker – University of Nebraska Yearbook (Page 285)|access-date=2010-08-04|publisher=University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries}}</ref> |
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The Cornhuskers were heavily favored to beat the weakened Wildcats despite the two-game winning streak that Kansas State had in the series. A season defined by the dramatic upset over Oklahoma was destined to end with an embarrassing 14–29 defeat at the hands of the undermanned and outgunned Kansas State squad. The Wildcats took their third straight game against Nebraska to try to close the gap in the series, moving to 9–32–2.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb285"/> |
The Cornhuskers were heavily favored to beat the weakened Wildcats despite the two-game winning streak that Kansas State had in the series. A season defined by the dramatic upset over Oklahoma was destined to end with an embarrassing 14–29 defeat at the hands of the undermanned and outgunned Kansas State squad. The Wildcats took their third straight game against Nebraska to try to close the gap in the series, moving to 9–32–2.<ref name="50s"/><ref name="yb285"/> |
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Record | 4–6 (2–4 Big 7) |
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The 1959 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team was the representative of the University of Nebraska and member of the Big 7 Conference in the 1959 NCAA University Division football season. The team was coached by Bill Jennings and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Before the season
Coach Jennings oversaw some minor changes to his assistant coaches, the most noteworthy being the replacement of longtime assistant L. F. Klien. The one new member of the staff, Russ Faulkinberry, would eventually go on to lead the Southwestern Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, and was the one who renamed them as the Ragin' Cajuns during his tenure. With the new staff in place, Jennings was charged with proving that the two non-conference upset victories during the previous season were not flukes, and that he could do better than 6th place in the Big 7. This would not be an easy task to fulfill, as yet another difficult non-conference schedule loomed, with visits by Texas, Oregon State and Indiana, as well as a road trip to rival Minnesota. The stakes for this year's homecoming game were also increased, as perennial Big 7 champion Oklahoma moved up from the usual season-ending spot to appear in Lincoln for that game.
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September 19 | 2:00 pm | No. 17 Texas* | L 0–20 | 30,623 | [1] | |
September 26 | 1:30 pm | at Minnesota* | W 32–12 | 58,885 | ||
October 3 | 2:00 pm | Oregon State* |
| W 7–6 | 27,961 | |
October 10 | 2:00 pm | Kansas |
| L 3–10 | 28,937 | |
October 17 | 2:00 pm | Indiana* |
| L 7–23 | 34,471 | |
October 24 | 1:30 pm | at Missouri | L 0–9 | 27,305 | ||
October 31 | 2:00 pm | No. 19 Oklahoma![]() |
| W 25–21 | 32,765 | |
November 7 | 1:30 pm | at Iowa State | L 6–18 | 10,995 | ||
November 14 | 2:00 pm | Colorado |
| W 14–12 | 27,808 | |
November 21 | 1:30 pm | at Kansas State | L 14–29 | 8,318 | ||
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Coaching staff
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Bill Jennings | Head coach | 1957 | 1956–1961 | Oklahoma |
Don Scarbrough | Assistant coach | 1956 | 1956–1961 | |
Dick Monroe | 1957 | 1957–1961 | ||
Warren Schmakel | 1957 | 1957–1959 | ||
LeRoy Pearce | 1958 | 1958–1961 | ||
Russ Faulkinberry | 1959 | 1959 |
Game summaries
Texas
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The bright spot on this day for the Cornhusker faithful was when HB Pat Fischer ran 92 yards to score in a repeat performance of the same feat accomplished in last year's surprise defeat of Penn State. However, a clipping penalty resulted in the score being called back. Nothing else went right for Nebraska in game as #17 Texas rolled off 20 points and started Nebraska's season off with a 0–20 shutout loss. This was only the second time the teams had met, and they were now even at 1–1 after Nebraska's 1933 win.[4][5]
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At first it seemed like it was going to be another dark day for Nebraska in Minneapolis, the site of so many severe drubbings, as Minnesota took the early lead. As the clock wore on, however, the Golden Gophers began to stall, and the Cornhuskers capitalized to go up 13–12 by the half. Minnesota came out flat after the break and never scored again, as Nebraska punched in another 19 points to secure an unexpected and long-sought victory over their main northern rival. It was only the 6th win that the Cornhuskers had earned over Minnesota in 36 attempts dating back to 1900.[4][5]
Oregon State
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Nebraska's defense answered the call on this day as the Beavers repeatedly approached the goal line and were turned away time and time again. The day was a defensive affair on both sides, and despite the hard work of both teams that netted only one touchdown each, the outcome was ultimately decided by Nebraska's successful extra point, kicked through the uprights by PK Harry Tolly. The Cornhuskers improved to 7–2 over Oregon State all-time.[4][5]
Kansas
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The Cornhuskers were hard-pressed to bring a full-strength team out to face Kansas, as numerous injuries had hobbled starters during the nonconference matchups. The Jayhawks fought Nebraska close, the teams combining to forge a mere 3–3 score by the half. Then, disaster struck the Cornhuskers when starting QB Tom Kramer was injured and came out of the game, severely hampering Nebraska's ability to score. The Jayhawks did put in another touchdown to take the win, moving to 16–46–3 in the series. Kramer's injury turned out to be severe enough that he was lost for the season, which considerably darkened the outlook for a successful Nebraska season.[4][5]
Indiana
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Barely two minutes into the game, the Cornhuskers gave up a fumble which was quickly converted into points by the Hoosiers. Indiana then held the lead for the rest of the day, helped along by Cornhusker blunders and inexperience. A lone Nebraska touchdown avoided the shutout as Indiana enjoyed their 10th straight undefeated game against the Cornhuskers and improved to 9–3–3 in the series.[4][6]
Missouri
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With the season's momentum waning, the Cornhuskers traveled to Columbia and were wholly ineffective at making any offensive production. The game had opened with an early Missouri field goal that was made possible by a disputed call. Any question that the game was thrown by the call was set aside when the Tigers scored again in the second half with no attached controversy. Missouri improved to 21–28–3 in the series and kept the Missouri-Nebraska bell for the third year in a row. The scoreless Nebraska squad returned to Lincoln with the season's second shutout loss and carrying a 2–4 record so far, with conference champion powerhouse Oklahoma next on the slate.[4][6]
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Reigning 12-year league champion Oklahoma arrived in Lincoln favored by two touchdowns, and there was little reason to expect anything else. Throughout the first half, the Cornhuskers bravely fought to keep up, matching each of the two Sooner touchdowns but missing the extra points. Coming out after the break behind 12–14, it only remained to see how much longer the Nebraska squad could keep up before running out of steam and becoming the latest team defeated by Oklahoma. Nebraska opened the second half with a field goal to go ahead for the first time, and to everyone's surprise, kept the Sooners off the scoreboard for the rest of the quarter. Suddenly, the game was in reach, and the emboldened Cornhuskers added another touchdown with help from a lost Sooner fumble, and a field goal, to go ahead 25–14 before the stunned crowd. Oklahoma came to life and responded to move within four points, and then quickly forced a Nebraska punt to get the ball again. Marching down the field for 67 yards in just nine plays, the Sooners were set to take back the game when Cornhusker QB Ron Meade, on the field assisting the defense, picked off an Oklahoma pass in the end zone with less than a minute remaining to seal the upset victory. The Oklahoma loss was the first conference defeat in Sooner Head Coach Bud Wilkinson's 13-year career, snapped Oklahoma's remarkable 74-game league winning streak, and snapped Nebraska's 16-game losing streak to the Sooners in what was arguably the greatest triumph in Coach Jennings' career. Nebraska made a bid to take back the series with Oklahoma, moving to 17–18–3.[4][7][8][9]
Iowa State
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Riding high on the upset defeat of Oklahoma the week prior, Nebraska now had an outside shot at the conference championship and a trip to the Orange Bowl for the first time since 1954, if the now-vulnerable Sooners would lose another game or two. Iowa State was unimpressed with the Cornhuskers, however, and held them off of the scoreboard for nearly the entire game. Nebraska avoided the shutout on the road with just a single fourth-quarter touchdown. It was a very abrupt reversal of fortunes for a Nebraska team that had seen great success and dismal defeat just weeks apart. The Cyclone win was their 10th in all 53 attempts.[4][7]
Colorado
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The last home game of 1959 was on a very cold day, and Colorado arrived enjoying a three-game winning streak over the Cornhuskers. The matchup was a fairly evenly played affair, with the outcome decided by the abilities of the kickers. Nebraska QB Ron Meade's two kicks after touchdowns were good, while the two Buffalo kicks were not. Nebraska's 1959 seniors left Memorial Stadium for the last time, with a win, the program's 150th conference victory all-time. Colorado slipped to 8–10–0 in the series.[4][10]
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The Cornhuskers were heavily favored to beat the weakened Wildcats despite the two-game winning streak that Kansas State had in the series. A season defined by the dramatic upset over Oklahoma was destined to end with an embarrassing 14–29 defeat at the hands of the undermanned and outgunned Kansas State squad. The Wildcats took their third straight game against Nebraska to try to close the gap in the series, moving to 9–32–2.[4][10]
After the season
Head Coach Jennings's third campaign left the fans unsure of what to expect going forward. Flashes of brilliance with underdog defeats of Minnesota and Oklahoma this year, preceded by upsets of Pittsburgh and Penn State in 1958, were offset by unexplained losses to weak teams and the third overall losing season in a row, with Big 7 finishes of 7th, 6th, and 6th over his tenure. The university opted to continue with their current football coach, and Jennings hoped to move forward and improve on his career record of 8–22–0 (.267), and especially his conference record of 4–14–0 (.222). Nebraska's overall program total slipped for the ninth straight year, tying the nine-year percentage slide record set from 1941 to 1949, as it fell to 359–211–34 (.623). The conference record also dropped further as well, to 150–72–12 (.667).
Future professional players
- Pat Fischer, 1961 17th-round pick of the St. Louis Cardinals
- Ron McDole, 1961 4th-round pick of the St. Louis Cardinals
- Mick Tingelhoff, Minnesota Vikings
- Carroll Zaruba, 1960 1st-round pick of the Dallas Texans- AFL
References
- ^ "Smooth-working Longhorns strike twice in second period to shake Huskers, 20–0". Omaha World-Herald. September 20, 1959. Retrieved April 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Nebraska head coaches". HuskerMax. Archived from the original on July 19, 2010. Retrieved August 4, 2010.
- ^ "Assistant coaches". HuskerMax. Archived from the original on July 21, 2010. Retrieved August 4, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "1950s Nebraska football schedules". HuskerMax. Retrieved August 4, 2010.
- ^ a b c d "1960 Cornhusker – University of Nebraska Yearbook (Page 282)". University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries. Retrieved August 4, 2010.
- ^ a b "1960 Cornhusker – University of Nebraska Yearbook (Page 283)". University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries. Retrieved August 4, 2010.
- ^ a b "1960 Cornhusker – University of Nebraska Yearbook (Page 284)". University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries. Retrieved August 4, 2010.
- ^ "HuskerMax: Nebraska vs. Oklahoma 1959". HuskerMax. Retrieved August 4, 2010.
- ^ "Top 10 Memorial Stadium games: No. 7, Oklahoma 1959". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved August 4, 2010.
- ^ a b "1960 Cornhusker – University of Nebraska Yearbook (Page 285)". University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries. Retrieved August 4, 2010.