Alex Bullock: Nebraska Football 'Unlimited on Offense' with New Weapons

Husker wide receiver Alex Bullock joined Monday's "Sports Nightly" and shared his confidence in the second year of Marcus Satterfield's offense.
Sep 16, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Alex Bullock runs against Northern Illinois Huskies cornerback Jacob Finley during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium.
Sep 16, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Alex Bullock runs against Northern Illinois Huskies cornerback Jacob Finley during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. / Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
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Nebraska football's offense appears to be ready to turn the corner in 2024 - at least that's how receiver Alex Bullock feels.

The junior receiver from Omaha shared his thoughts on the upcoming season during Monday's "Sports Nightly" radio program, and spoke on several topics including his growth as a receiver, the turnover issues from last year, and his excitement to watch his brother, John, continue to lead the defense.

Bullock was asked by co-host Jessica Coody what he is most excited about for the season as the Creighton Prep alum spoke about the potential for a fresh-faced offense.

"Just what I've seen in general from spring ball to summer to fall camp, I think we have a lot of weapons. We can run by you, we can run the ball, we can do just about anything we want," Bullock said. "The receiving corp wise, I've never been a part of a room that's this deep."

Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Alex Bullock (84) celebrates his touchdown
Aug 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Alex Bullock (84) celebrates his touchdown during the third quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. / Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Coody continued in asking if offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Marcus Satterfield has enjoyed working with the new pieces to the Big Red.

"It makes the coach's job so easy when you have so many guys who can do certain things. You want this play, you want this guy because he does that well. Then the next play, you have a certain set of people who do it so well," Bullock said.

"With so many weapons, you're unlimited in what you can do on offense."

Alex Bullock on Sports Nightly

Bullock added how the Big Red has attacked in limiting turnovers in fall camp.

"I think we've done well, we've always put an emphasis on not turning the ball over especially this camp. We've gone through certain situations, like last year, when we turn the ball over how that changes the game. Even if you do other stuff well, if you lose the turnover battle it's not great," Bullock said.

Nebraska's new receivers aim to make a big splash as Jahmal Banks and Isaiah Neyor transferred in from Wake Forest and Texas, respectively. The returning players also look to take a step up, including Omaha's Jaylen Lloyd, who recently was listed as one of about three college football players who could break out in 2024.

 Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) intercepts the ball in front of intended Nebraska Cornhuskers wide
Oct 6, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) intercepts the ball in front of intended Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Alex Bullock (84) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. / Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

The Huskers open their season in less than two weeks on Aug. 31, welcoming UTEP to Memorial Stadium.

Watch the "Sports Nightly" interview with Bullock below.


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Austin Jacobsen

AUSTIN JACOBSEN

Austin Jacobsen is a radio broadcaster and former Sports Director in Central Nebraska. He has seen the Cornhusker state from all corners; growing up in the Panhandle, completing his college degree in Kearney, working in the rural Sandhills, and now residing in Omaha. Austin is a statewide, regional, and national radio award winner and can usually be found at a high school football field on Friday nights and tuning in to the Huskers wherever they travel. If he is not on the road, Austin enjoys movie dates with his girlfriend and their dog, Ava.