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Social media is going nuts over the debut of QB Adrian Martinez
By Paul Harvey
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Adrian Martinez is having quite the debut for Nebraska.
The freshman QB had an early turnover as the Cornhuskers lost two fumbles and fell behind Colorado 14-0 early on. That kind of start had the potential to derail Nebraska in the game, but the team fought back, mainly behind the play of Martinez.
Nebraska scored 21 points and rushed for more than 200 yards in the first half. Though just a freshman, Martinez is already showing poise and dynamic play-making ability while leading the offense. He scored the first touchdown for head coach Scott Frost and provided another highlight while escaping a sack and connecting on a throw downfield.
There’s no denying the kid is talented, and plenty of college football fans took to Twitter with early praises for Martinez:
https://twitter.com/Therealdevdawg/status/1038538402973401088
You're a true freshman quarterback making your first ever start.
You fumble a couple times and go down 14-0 early.
Then you do THAT?
Adrian Martinez, man. Tremendous composure.
— Derek Peterson (@dr_petey) September 8, 2018
My observations: Noticeable defensive adjustments on the fly that weren’t done in the past. The defense looks more athletic than in the past. Oh and Adrian Martinez is gonna be really good #Huskers
— Jordan Stithem 🇺🇸 (@JStit_ATC) September 8, 2018
What a great atmosphere here at Memorial Stadium. Adrian Martinez is the real deal.
— Sports Plus Nebraska (@SportsPlusNeb) September 8, 2018
Beyond impressed with Adrian Martinez. Kid can flat out ball.
— Scott Braswell (@ScottBraswell92) September 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/Florida_Vibin/status/1038535857928654848
https://twitter.com/JoeESPN590/status/1038535657629655041
https://twitter.com/danielowaite/status/1038535063686860805
https://twitter.com/juckfohn/status/1038534879720431617
https://twitter.com/SwaggyB_15/status/1038533643772284928
That @MartinezTheQB is a popular guy. pic.twitter.com/Fkg5jDuMMP
— Erin Sorensen (@erinsorensen) September 8, 2018
A few people even compared Martinez to former Oregon QB and Heisman winner Marcus Mariota:
I see some Marcus Mariota in Nebraska QB Adrian Martinez. #Nebraska #Colorado
— PJ.Caz (@PJC_Raiders) September 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/i_TAN_run/status/1038536149202087938
https://twitter.com/nick_stephens17/status/1038537350119415809
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.