Adam Carriker Gut Reaction: Nebraska 31, Purdue 14

Blackshirts dominate and young players shine for the Huskers

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

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Purdue head coach Ryan Walters looks on before the game.

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

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Nebraska returner Garrett Snodgrass fumbles the opening kickoff return.

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

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

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

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg passes during the first quarter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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