About Nebraska

By Scott Wright

Published: November 27, 2006

Nebraska quarterback Zac Taylor is from Norman and his family is full of Sooner fans.

On Saturday, though, they'll be backing the other Big Red as Taylor tries to bring the Big 12 title back to Nebraska.

Taylor, a senior in his second season with the team, is on his way to becoming the best passer in Cornhusker history.

The Huskers have four running backs — Brandon Jackson, Marlon Lucky, Cody Glenn and Kenny Wilson — with at least 70 carries this season and all of them average more than 30 rushing yards per game.

Jackson leads the foursome with 168 carries for 881 yards and seven touchdowns.

Nebraska's infamous black-shirt defense has been black and blue at times this season.

The Husker defense has allowed an average of 346.8 yards per game this season, which ranks 71st nationally and eighth in the Big 12.

The Cornhuskers pulled away from a 14-14 tie late in the third quarter to knock off Colorado 37-14 Friday. Taylor threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns.

By Scott Wright