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Carriker Gut Reaction 2023 Nebraska-Purdue

Adam Carriker Gut Reaction: Nebraska 31, Purdue 14

Blackshirts dominate and young players shine for the Huskers

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The Huskers controlled the game from beginning to end. The Blackshirts are one of the best defensive units in the Big Ten and they showed it. Adam explains how and he also passionately talks about how Nebraska's offense is very inconsistent (fumbling issues). But several young players shined and with the new infusion of talented youth, the Huskers offense may be even more explosive. Check it out, it's quite informative/entertaining!

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NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Matt Rhule walks to stadium

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks to the stadium before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Nebraska v Purdue 2023 - Ryan Walters

Purdue head coach Ryan Walters looks on before the game.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - TJ Sheffield warms up

Purdue wide receiver TJ Sheffield catches a pass during warmups before the game.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Garrett Snodgrass

Nebraska returner Garrett Snodgrass fumbles the opening kickoff return.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Huskers Fumble Opening Kickoff

Purdue linebacker Hudson Miller and Purdue defensive back Botros Alisandro react after recovering the fumbled kickoff return.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Isaac Gifford tackles TJ Sheffield

Nebraska defensive back Isaac Gifford tackles Purdue wide receiver TJ Sheffield during the first quarter.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Hudson Card Runs

Purdue quarterback Hudson Card runs against the Huskers during the first quarter.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Heinrich Haarberg

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg passes during the first quarter.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Matt Rhule stands on sidelines

Nebraska  head coach Matt Rhule stands on the sideline during the second quarter.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Thomas Fidone and Nate Boerkircher

Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II and tight end Nate Boerkircher celebrate after Fidone's second-quarter touchdown.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Heinrich Haarberg runs

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg runs against Purdue during the second quarter.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Heinrich Haarberg passes

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg passes against the Purdue defense during the second quarter.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Hudson Card passes 2nd quarter

Purdue quarterback Hudson Card gets a pass away during the second quarter.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Jaylen Loyd catches pass for TD

Nebraska wide receiver Jaylen Lloyd catches a pass for a 74-yard touchdown against Purdue during the second quarter.

NU vs. PUrdue 2023 - Jaylen Loyd scores TD

Nebraska wide receiver Jaylen Lloyd scores a touchdown against the Purdue during the second quarter.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Quinton Newsome tackles TJ Sheffield

Purdue wide receiver TJ Sheffield catches a pass against Nebraska defensive back Quinton Newsome during the second quarter.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Tyrone Tracy Jr runs

Purdue running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs against Nebraska during the second quarter.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Ryan Walters reacts to call

Purdue head coach Ryan Walters reacts after a call during the second quarter.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Omar Brown defends TJ Sheffield

Purdue wide receiver TJ Sheffield catches a pass against Nebraska defensive back Omar Brown during the second quarter.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - John Bullock and Hudson Card

Purdue quarterback Hudson Card runs from Nebraska linebacker John Bullock during the third quarter.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Matt Rhule talks to officials

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talks with referees during the fourth quarter.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Emmett Johnson runs toward endzone

Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson runs towards the end zone during the fourth quarter.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Emmett Johnson TD

Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson completes his 28-yard touchdown run.

NU vs. Purdue 2023 - Tommi Hill intercepts pass

Nebraska defensive back Tommi Hill  intercepts a pass from Purdue quarterback Hudson Card late in the fourth quarter.

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