Northern Iowa to Provide Nebraska Football's Defense a 'Good Preview to Big Ten Ball'

Husker defensive coordinator Tony White isn't letting the Blackshirts' performance against Colorado go to their heads.

Joe Hudson | Sep 10, 2024

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Nebraska's defense won't rest on its laurels if Tony White can help it.

Three days after his Blackshirts held Colorado's explosive offense to 260 yards and 10 points, the Huskers' defensive coordinator had this to say:

"It's Tuesday, so right now, we're the worst defense in the country, right?"

That means there's work to be done as usual and the performance Saturday night against the Buffaloes is a thing of the past. White has his defense focused on preparing for the run-heavy offense of FCS program Northern Iowa.

"This is a good preview to Big Ten ball," White said.

"I respect the hell out of the running backs," he said. "They might be the best running backs we've seen to date, so there's no playing around."

Also speaking after Tuesday morning's practice were offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield and nine players from the offense and defense. Scroll down for all the coverage and video, and refresh this page to see the latest additions. Asterisk indicates item may require a subscription. | HuskerMax discussion

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Coverage

Husker247 | Tuesday with Satterfield: Turnovers thankfully down, now Husker perimeter blocking needs to turn up
Husker247 | Raiola doesn't mind taking some hits – and throwing the occasional block
Husker247 | 3-minute drill: Perimeter blocking, dominant defense and more Barney (video)
Inside Nebraska |

Tony White details Colorado win, Northern Iowa rushing attack and big backs

On3 |
Nebraska Athletics | Quotes: White, Satterfield, Banks, Bullock, Lloyd, Hutmacher, Butler, Raiola
Omaha World-Herald* | Dylan Raiola reacts to Matt Rhule saying he's pushing Nebraska offense to get to his level 'Difference maker': Freshman receiver Jacory Barney's electric play igniting teammates
Omaha World-Herald* | Save the blitzes: Why four-man defensive rushes have been enough for Nebraska
Omaha World-Herald* | Stefon Thompson is likely replacement during Mikai Gbayor's first-half suspension for targeting
Omaha World-Herald* | From weakness to strength: Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda has turned Nebraska's punt return game around
Lincoln Journal Star* | Nebraska respecting Northern Iowa's run game in 'preview to Big Ten ball'
Lincoln Journal Star* | 'Don't wait to fix something': Nebraska identifies specific area it needs to improve in

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Published Sep 10, 2024|Modified Sep 10, 2024

JOE HUDSON

Joe Hudson has operated a Husker-related website since 1995 and joined forces with David Max to form HuskerPedia (later renamed HuskerMax) in 1999. It began as a hobby during his 35 years as a newspaper editor and reporter, a career that included stints at the Lincoln Star, Omaha World-Herald, Philadelphia Inquirer and Denver Post. In Denver, Joe was chief of the copy desk during his final 16 years at the Post. He is proud to have been involved in Pulitzer Prize-winning projects in both Philadelphia and Denver. Joe has been a Nebraska football fan since the mid-1960s during his childhood in Omaha. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in journalism and economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1976. He resides a few freeway exits north of Colorado Springs and enjoys bicycling and walking his dogs in his spare time. You can reach him at joeroyhud@outlook.com.