Rex Burkhead on Nebraska Having a Top 20 Rush Offense & More

The former Husker running back also discusses the Mike Ekeler effect and the Bo Pelini-Taylor Martinez dust-up during the 2010 Texas A&M game.

Rex Burkhead On Nebraska Having A TOP 20 Rush Offense, MIKE EKELER Affect & OFFENSE AHEAD OF DEFENSE | Carriker Chronicles

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Nebraska football great Rex Burkhead opens up like never before! He discusses why the Huskers' offense is ahead of the defense, Dana Holgorsen leading a Top 20 rushing attack, the huge impact Mike Ekeler will have for Nebraska and how the Huskers can run the ball better! Then Rex talks about the infamous Texas A&M altercation between Taylor Martinez and Bo Pelini, the largest comeback in Nebraska history vs. Ohio State, and what Ameer Abdullah is really like.

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Published Apr 2, 2025 | Modified Apr 2, 2025

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