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What Scott Frost said ahead of Nebraska’s matchup vs. Iowa
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Like much of the 2021 season, Nebraska football lost yet another close game. This time it was against one of the hottest teams in the B1G. No. 15 Wisconsin used an incredible performance from freshman running back Braelon Allen to get past the Cornhuskers in a 35-28 win.
At the end of the day, Nebraska couldn’t stop Allen. He finished with 228 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns.
Adrian Martinez and TE Austin Allen were one of the few bright spots for the Cornhuskers. Martinez accounted for 351 yards passing, and 23 yards rushing with 2 total touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Austin Allen and Martinez also connected a few times through the air. Austin Allen hauled in 7 receptions for 143 yards receiving.
Now the team looks up at No. 17 Iowa who is still chasing a B1G West title. No. 15 Wisconsin is still ahead of the Hawkeyes in the standings since the head-to-head win in Week 9.
The Hawkeyes have won the last 6 meetings with Nebraska although the Cornhuskers lead the all-time series 29-19. No. 17 Iowa (9-2) and Nebraska (3-8) face off in Lincoln at 1:30 p.m. ET on the Big Ten Network.
Frost brought up the quarterback situation, what Iowa brings to the table, and senior day at Nebraska in his weekly press conference on Monday.
Here’s what Frost had to say:
BREAKING: Huskers quarterback Adrian Martinez will NOT play against Iowa. Coach Frost said he injured his shoulder in the first half against Wisconsin. Logan Smothers will start.
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— 1011 NOW (@1011_News) November 22, 2021
Adrian Martinez had some “clicking” in his shoulder on Saturday after first-half hit. Frost didn’t expect him to play in the second half. Martinez came up to him and said he wanted to go.
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) November 22, 2021
Logan Smothers and Heinrich Haarberg both taking lead reps. “I think there’s a scenario where both could play,” but adds that Smothers has earned the right to the be the guy right now.
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) November 22, 2021
Frost on the importance of limiting mistakes against Iowa:
“I think they do a good job in all three phases. Kirk does a great job, Brian (Ferentz, the OC) does a great job with the offense. You have to beat them, they’re not going to lose the game.”
— Steve Marik (@Steve_Marik) November 22, 2021
Frost said he’ll encourage Adrian Martinez to walk on Senior Day, but also said Martinez hasn’t made a decision on if he’s returning or not in 2022. #Huskers
— Steve Marik (@Steve_Marik) November 22, 2021
More Frost on Smothers: "He's really sharp. He's not the fresh-faced kid that's going to get surprised by a bunch of things or pressures or different looks. He's really smart and knows our offense, and can operate it. So we're going to give him the ball and let him try to do it."
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) November 22, 2021
Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.