Nebraska to wear uniforms honoring the 1983 team on Saturday
Nebraska will wear alternate uniforms on Saturday when they host Georgia Southern at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers will honor the 1983 team called “The Scoring Explosion.” The ”83 squad was the top scoring offense in college football that year, averaging an astounding 50.3 points per game, while the defense gave up an average of 16.7 points per game. They would also score an NCAA record 654 points on the season, a record now held by the 2019 LSU Tigers. The alternate threads are similar to the current Nebraska uniform, with only slight alterations. It’ll feature the home red jersey with a white N on the shoulder and white pants with a red stripe down the side.
The Mesh. The Stripes. The Details.
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The 1983 Team
The ’83 squad finished the season with a 12-1 record and No. 2 national ranking after losing 31-30 to Miami in the Orange Bowl. The game is famous for seeing head coach Tom Osborne, late in the fourth quarter, go for two and the win rather than kick the extra point to more than likely preserve a tie and a probable national championship. Instead, the Huskers would fail to convert the two-point try and Osborne would be forced to wait 11 more years until he won his first title.
Roster of Talent
Traditions Old & New
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In addition, the team would boast an impressive roster of talent, including the 1983 Heisman Trophy winner Mike Rozier. He would run for a school-record 2,148 yards and 28 touchdowns for an average of 7.8 yards a rush. Quarterback Turner Gill would finish fourth for the Heisman throwing for 1,516 yards, 14 touchdowns, and four interceptions. He would also run for 531 yards and 11 touchdowns. The team also had both the first and second overall picks in the 1984 NFL Draft in Wide Receiver Irving Fryar (No. 1 – New England) and Offensive Lineman Dean Steinkuhler (No. 2 – Houston).
TWO55 Collection
🎥 #ChampionshipMoments 1983
MIAMI 31 | NEBRASKA 30Nebraska scores on last-second 4th down. Tom Osborne goes for 2 (and the win) rather than the extra point (tie)
Miami wins 1st National Title
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Nebraska’s coaches will wear special polo shirts and hats on Saturday as well. They’ll be wearing gear from the TWO55 collection, which is named for Hall of Fame Football Coach Tom Osborne and his career record of 255 wins. According to the Nebraska Athletic Department, 50 percent of the royalties from all TWO55 items sold will benefit the Team Mates Mentoring Program.
Nov 1987; Lincoln, NE, USA; FILE PHOTO; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Tom Osborne during the 1983 season at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 1983, Lincoln, NE, USA; FILE PHOTO; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Irving Fryar (27) in action against the UCLA Bruins at Memorial Stadium during the 1983 season. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 1983; Lincoln, NE, USA FILE PHOTO; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Mike Rozier (30) carries the ball against the UCLA Bruins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 1983; Lincoln, NE, USA; FILE PHOTO; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Irving Fryar (27) on the field against the UCLA Bruins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY NETWORK
Sep 24, 1983; Lincoln, NE, USA FILE PHOTO; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Mike Rozier (30) carries the ball against the UCLA Bruins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24 1983; Lincoln, NE, USA; FILE PHOTO; Nebraska Cornhuskers tackle Dean Steinkuhler (71) in action against the UCLA Bruins. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep, 1983; USA; FILE PHOTO; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Irving Fryar (27) stretches on the field prior to game. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY NETWORK
Sep 1983, unknown location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Tom Osborne on the sidelines during the 1983 season. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1983, Lincoln, NE, USA; FILE PHOTO; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Turner Gill (12) lined up under center at Memorial Stadium during the 1983 season. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1983; Lincoln, NE, USA; FILE PHOTO; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Tom Osborne on the sidelines during the 1983 season at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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