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2004 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team

American college football season


American college football season

FieldValue
year2004
teamNebraska Cornhuskers
sportfootball
imageNebraska Cornhuskers logo.svg
image_size100
image_altLogo of the Nebraska athletic teams 2004–present
conferenceBig 12 Conference
divisionNorth Division
short_confBig 12
record5–6
conf_record3–5
head_coachBill Callahan
hc_year1st
off_coachJay Norvell
oc_year1st
off_schemeWest Coast
def_coachKevin Cosgrove
dc_year1st
def_scheme[4–3](4-3-defense)
stadiumMemorial Stadium

The 2004 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Bill Callahan and played their home games in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. This was Nebraska's first losing season since 1961.

Schedule

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Roster and coaching staff

  • Bill Callahan1st season 1st year at Nebraska Alma mater: Benedictine
  • Jay Norvell1st season as OC/QB coach 1st year at Nebraska Alma mater: Iowa
  • Kevin Cosgrove1st season as DC/LB coach 1st year at Nebraska Alma mater: UW-Oshkosh
  • John Blake1st season as DL coach 1st year at Nebraska Alma mater: Oklahoma
  • Bill Busch1st season as OLB coach 5th year at Nebraska Alma mater: Nebraska Wesleyan
  • Scott Downing2nd season as TE/ST coach 5th year at Nebraska Alma mater: Sterling
  • Phil Elmassian1st season as Sec coach 1st year at Nebraska Alma mater: William & Mary
  • Turner Gill1st season as WR coach 13th year at Nebraska Alma mater: Nebraska
  • Randy Jordan1st season as RB coach 1st year at Nebraska Alma mater: North Carolina
  • Dennis Wagner1st season as OL coach 1st year at Nebraska Alma mater: Utah
  • Michael Christianson1st season as Special Assistant coach 1st year at Nebraska Alma mater: Western Oregon
  • Dave Kennedy1st season as S&C coach 8th year at Nebraska Alma mater: Nebraska
  • Aaron Stamn1st season as GA coach 1st year at Nebraska Alma mater: Minnesota Mankato
  • Dan McLaughlin1st season as GA coach 1st year at Nebraska Alma mater: Bellevue College

Depth chart

Grant Mulkey Matt Schroeder | WR2_Third. = Isaiah Fluellen Brandon Jacson

Game summaries

Western Illinois

Southern Miss

Pittsburgh

Kansas

Texas Tech

Baylor

Kansas State

Missouri

Iowa State

Oklahoma

Colorado

Rankings

After the season

Nebraska finished tied for 3rd place in the Big 12 North Division and tied for 7th conference-wide, with a final record of 5–6 (3–5), its first losing season since 1961. Head Coach Bill Callahan's overall career record was established at 5–6 (.455) and 3–5 (.375) in conference. Nebraska did not play in a bowl game for the first time since 1968, ending their consecutive bowl streak at 35.

Awards

AwardName(s)
All-America 3rd teamBarrett Ruud
All-Big 12 1st teamBarrett Ruud
All-Big 12 2nd teamJosh Bullocks
All-Big 12 honorable mentionDaniel Bullocks, Mike Erickson, Matt Herian, Kurt Mann, Cory Ross, Le Kevin Smith, Fabian Washington

NFL and pro players

The following Nebraska players who participated in the 2004 season later moved on to the next level and joined a professional or semi-pro team as draftees or free agents.

NameTeam
**Titus Adams**New York Jets
**Stewart Bradley**Philadelphia Eagles
**Daniel Bullocks**Detroit Lions
**Josh Bullocks**New Orleans Saints
**Adam Carriker**St. Louis Rams
**Sandro DeAngelis**Calgary Stampeders
**Mike Erickson**Berlin Thunder
**Seppo Evwaraye**Carolina Panthers
**Joe Ganz**Washington Redskins
**Cortney Grixby**Carolina Panthers
**Brandon Jackson**Green Bay Packers
**Sam Koch**Baltimore Ravens
**Jay Moore**San Francisco 49ers
**Lydon Murtha**Detroit Lions
**Terrence Nunn**New England Patriots
**Chris Patrick**New York Giants
**Todd Peterson**Jacksonville Jaguars
**Andy Poulosky**Sioux City Bandits
**Cory Ross**Baltimore Ravens
**Barrett Ruud**Tampa Bay Buccaneers
**Bo Ruud**New England Patriots
**Andrew Shanle**Chicago Bears
**Le Kevin Smith**New England Patriots
**Ty Steinkuhler**New York Jets
**Nate Swift**Denver Broncos
**Fabian Washington**Oakland Raiders

References

References

  1. (September 5, 2004). "A Passing Grade". [[Lincoln Journal Star]].
  2. (September 12, 2004). "Worst Coast scenario: Dailey, NU teammates know they gave this one away". Lincoln Journal Star.
  3. (October 31, 2004). "Special Forces". [[Lincoln Journal Star]].
  4. "Football – 2004 Schedule/Results". University of Nebraska–Lincoln Department of Athletics.
  5. [http://www.huskermax.com/honors/honors_2004.html 2004 Husker Honors]
  6. "All Time NFL Huskers".
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