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Adrian Martinez’s 3 rushing TD’s vs. Northwestern tied mark set by Heisman Trophy-winner Lamar Jackson
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On Saturday, Nebraska had an explosive performance from its offense led by dual-threat quarterback Adrian Martinez.
Nebraska dominated Northwestern at home 56-7 thanks to four total touchdowns — including three on the ground — from Martinez.
Martinez is the first power five quarterback to account for three rushing touchdowns in the first quarter since Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback in Louisville’s Lamar Jackson in 2016 against Syracuse.
Last ✌️ P5 QBs to run for 3⃣ TDs in the 1Q:
➡️ Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) – 2016 vs. Syracuse
➡️ @MartinezTheQB – 2021 vs. Northwestern pic.twitter.com/XCo8i97IAs— Nebraska On BTN (@NebraskaOnBTN) October 3, 2021
Jackson rushed for 199 yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries in the game against Syracuse.
Martinez was highly efficient in the RPO-schemes last night against the defense of Northwestern. Martinez finished with three touchdowns and 50 yards on eight carries as he scored on two one-yard runs and a run of 19-yards in the first quarter.
The offense for Nebraska rushed for 427 yards and seven touchdowns on 53 carries against the defense of Northwestern.
Nebraska faces Michigan in Week 6 as it looks to win a second straight game.