Carriker Chronicles: Gut Reaction to Nebraska's Methodical Win Over Louisiana Tech

Thoughts about the Huskers' 28-14 win and what needs to be improved

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Nebraska starts out sluggish vs Louisiana Tech, then finds its groove as the game goes along. It isn't always pretty, but at least the Huskers have an offensive identity. The defense continues to play well. Adam talks about necessary improvements that are still needed along with what Nebraska did well when he gives his raw, honest & unbridled thoughts in this Gut Reaction edition of the Carriker Chronicles

Matt Rhule and athletic director Trev Alberts.

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule greets officials before the game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie (right) walks with assistant coach Marquez Gollman before the game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium.

The Huskers emerge from the tunnel to face the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg passes against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs during the first quarter of the game.

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg is brought down by Louisiana Tech defensive back Cecil Singleton Jr.

Nebraska wide receiver Billy Kemp IV runs against Louisiana Tech defensive back Cecil Singleton Jr. and defensive back Willie Roberts during the first quarter of the game.

Nebraska defensive back Omar Brown corrals Louisiana Tech's Smoke Harris in the first quarter.

Louisiana Tech quarterback Jack Turner passes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter of the game.

Louisiana Tech quarterback Jack Turner sets up to pass against the Nebraska defense during the second quarter.

Louisiana Tech wide receiver Smoke Harris gets tackled by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Justin Evans-Jenkins during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg fires a first-quarter pass.

Nebraska running back Anthony Grant rushes for a short gain in the second quarter.

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule talks with a game official.

Nebraska wide receiver Alex Bullock is brought down by Louisiana Tech defensive back Cecil Singleton Jr.

Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield on the sideline during the game.

Holder Timmy Bleekrode runs for a first down on a fake field goal in the second quarter.

Nebraska place kicker Timmy Bleekrode dives forward on a fake field goal against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

Nebraska place kicker Tristan Alvano and place kicker Timmy Bleekrode celebrate after a successful fake field goal run by Bleekrode.

Nebraska wide receiver Billy Kemp IV hauls in a first quarter catch.

Nebraska wide receiver Billy Kemp IV runs for a touchdown against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

Heinrich Haarberg sprints for the end zone on a long touchdown run that was called back by penalty.

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg runs for a short first-quarter gain.

Louisiana Tech running back Keldric Moody gets tackled by Nebraska linebacker John Bullock during the first quarter.

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg passes to Nebraska wide receiver Marcus Washington. The pass was incomplete.

Louisiana Tech wide receiver Cyrus Allen catches a pass against the Huskers during the second quarter.

Nebraska wide receiver Billy Kemp IV gains 14 yards on this catch in the first quarter.

Louisiana Tech quarterback Jack Turner (10) passes as Nebraska linebacker John Bullock defends the pass.

Heinrich Haarberg runs the ball during the first half.

Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims runs against Louisiana Tech linebacker Zach Zimos.

A handful of Blackshirts combine to bring down Louisiana Tech's Dakota Williams for a short loss in the second quarter.

Nebraska defensive back Tommi Hill celebrates with teammates after downing a punt inside the 5-yard line during the third quarter.

Louisiana Tech quarterback Jack Turner looks to pass against the Nebraska Huskers during the third quarter.

Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Anthony Grant and offensive lineman Teddy Prochazka celebrate after a touchdown by Grant during the third quarter.

Nebraska running back Anthony Grant runs against Louisiana Tech defensive back Myles Heard during the third quarter.

Nebraska wide receiver Billy Kemp IV runs against Bulldogs defenders during the third quarter.

Heinrich Haarberg ties to escape a Lousiana Tech defender.

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg fumbles the ball against Louisiana Tech defensive back Willie Roberts during the third quarter.

Anthony Grant picks up 19 yards on a third-quarter carry.

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg runs for a touchdown against Louisiana Tech during the fourth quarter.

Anthony Grant breaks free for a 34-yard gain in the third quarter.

Nebraska running back Anthony Grant gets brought down by Louisiana Tech defensive back Myles Heard during the fourth quarter.

Nebraska linebacker John Bullock pressures quarterback Jack Turner.

Anthony Grant celebrates his third-quarter touchdown run.

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg takes off on a 72-yard TD run in the fourth quarter.

Heinrich Haarberg runs 72 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg runs for a touchdown against the Bulldogs during the fourth quarter.

Herbie Husker wants the crowd to get loud.

Thomas Fidone scores on a 29-yard pass play early in the fourth quarter.

Billy Kemp and Matt Rhule on the sideline after Thomas Fidone's touchdown catch in the fourth quarter.

Nebraska defensive lineman Blaise Gunnerson rushes Louisiana Tech quarterback Jack Turner during the fourth quarter.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs quarterback Jack Turner fumbles the ball during the fourth quarter.

Nebraska wide receiver Alex Bullock hauls in a 14-yard pass in the second quarter.

Nebraska fans watch the game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs after play resumed following a lightning delay in the fourth quarter.

Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule meet on the field after the Huskers defeated the Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium.

Published Sep 23, 2023

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