LINCOLN – The red team, consisting primarily of first and second players, beat the White Team 24-13 in the spring scramble in Nebraska on Saturday afternoon.
In front of 85,000 spectators, it was mostly a defensive window. Erik Chinander's side of the ball forced two fumbles, collected seven sacks, 13 tackles for defeat and three interceptions.
Sophomore Adrian Martinez played the first half only, completing 5 of his 9 attempts for 110 yards. Martinez led the red team in a 75-meter touchdown game to open the game. Heisman's hopeful completed 2 of the first player's 3 assists and scored on a 6-yard run. Martinez then found Jaron Woodyard in the end zone on an 18-yard touchdown pass.
After the first half, Martinez hit the rest of the game.
After a hype, Brody Belt led the red team with 13 runs for 53 yards. Jaylin Bradley, an Omaha product, averaged 4.8 yards per race, including 57 for the white team. Defensive coach Ryan Held has often said that in recent weeks, it was a decisive spring for Bradley. Maurice Washington was not at the spring match, but in California he dealt with legal issues.
The alleged replacement, Noah Vedral, had a good performance, scoring 144 yards and an interception. Vedral led the red team on two drives in the last five minutes of the first half, both of which ended with goals from Barret Pickering.
The sophomore kicked in 27, 33 and 45 yards in the first. Since October 13th, a Nebraska uniform is missing from Northwestern.
The red team was leading 24-6 at halftime.
Young rookie Luke McCaffrey struggled to survive and only managed one of eight crossovers. But the freshman walked 10 yards in six races. Quarterback Andrew Bunch had a handful of reps, completing 9 of 21 passes for 80 yards and one interception.
Matt-Masker scored the only other touchdown of the day when he found Wyatt Liewer scoreless for a 55-yard touchdown.
Quayshon Alexander led both teams with seven tackles. Rookie Casey Rodgers recorded 1.5 sacks and four tackles. Linebacker Alex Davis recorded two sacks, two tackles and one interception that was ruled out.
As usual, the game is over on a bag.
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The Red team's Brody belt gets tripped while carrying the ball during the Nebraska Cornhuskers' spring football game.
Adrian Martinez of the Red Team celebrates his touchdown with teammate Cameron Jurgens during the Nebraska Cornhuskers' spring football game at Memorial Stadium.
The Red team's Brody belt carries the ball during the Nebraska Cornhuskers' spring football match at Memorial Stadium.
Wyatt Mazour (37) of the red team scores a touchdown.
The white teams, Luke McCaffrey (7), passed the ball to running back Miles Jones.
Jaron Woodyard (88) of the red team catches a pass for a touchdown, while Avery Anderson (4) of the white team defends himself.
Tyrin Ferguson of the Red Team's attack on Jaylin Bradley of the White team.
Fans will attend the Nebraska Spring Game on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost is watching the warm-ups before the start of the spring game.
Austin Allen (11) of the red team catches a pass.
The White team, Miles Jones (26), is attacked by red team defender Deontai Williams (8).
The White team, Miles Jones (26), is attacked by red team defender Deontai Williams (8).
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost watches the Nebraska Cornhuskers spring football match at Memorial Stadium.
Adrian Martinez of the Red Team hands the ball to Brody Belt during the Nebraska Cornhuskers' spring football game.
Andrew Bunch of the White Team delivers a pass to the Nebraska Cornhuskers Spring Football Game.
Andrew Bunch of the White Team delivers a pass to the Nebraska Cornhuskers Spring Football Game.
Adrian Martinez of Nebraska scores a touchdown in the spring match on Saturday, April 13 in Lincoln.
Brody Belt, Nebraska, is taken over by Adrian Martinez in the spring match on Saturday, April 13 in Lincoln.
Levi Lawson, of Kearney, Nebraska, wears a corn hat before the Nebraska Cornhuskers spring football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Sarah Liesemeyer of Nebraska is trying to stay warm before the Nebraska Cornhuskers spring football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Fans mingle in front of Memorial Stadium before the Nebraska Cornhuskers Spring Football Game in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Sydney Northrop, 8, of Fort Collins, Colo., Tries to put a blanket on a windy afternoon before the Nebraska Cornhuskers' spring football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Husker fans explore the Husker Nation Pavilion ahead of the Nebraska Cornhuskers' Spring Football Game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Shane McDowell, 8, of Lincoln, Nebraska, touches an arch along a door in front of Memorial Stadium before the Nebraska Cornhuskers Spring Football Game in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Kinslee Henrichs, 6, of Wymore, Nebraska, snuggles under a blanket before the Nebraska Cornhuskers' spring football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Former Husker Rex Burkhead is waiting to sign autographs at the National Bank's first Autograph Zone in the Husker Nation Pavilion.
Former Husker Rex Burkhead signs his autograph at the National Bank's first Autograph Zone in the Husker Nation Pavilion.
Drew Schalm smiles at former Husker Rex Burkhead, who returns him the Jersey of the New England Patriots that he signed at the Husker Nation Pavilion.
Fans line up to get an autograph from former Husker and Super Bowl champion, Rex Burkhead.
Robby Plambeck, 3, of Omaha, is holding his corn hat as he walks into Memorial Stadium before the start of the spring match.
Mike Frederick sells seats for Husker fans to use during the spring match.
Husker's fan, Colin Brown, sits down as fans enter Memorial Stadium for the spring game.
The Red team's Brody belt gets tripped while carrying the ball during the Nebraska Cornhuskers' spring football game.
Adrian Martinez of the Red Team celebrates his touchdown with teammate Cameron Jurgens during the Nebraska Cornhuskers' spring football game at Memorial Stadium.
The Red team's Brody belt carries the ball during the Nebraska Cornhuskers' spring football match at Memorial Stadium.
Wyatt Mazour (37) of the red team scores a touchdown.
The white teams, Luke McCaffrey (7), passed the ball to running back Miles Jones.
Jaron Woodyard (88) of the red team catches a pass for a touchdown, while Avery Anderson (4) of the white team defends himself.
Tyrin Ferguson of the Red Team's attack on Jaylin Bradley of the White team.
Fans will attend the Nebraska Spring Game on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost is watching the warm-ups before the start of the spring game.
Austin Allen (11) of the red team catches a pass.
The White team, Miles Jones (26), is attacked by red team defender Deontai Williams (8).
The White team, Miles Jones (26), is attacked by red team defender Deontai Williams (8).
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost watches the Nebraska Cornhuskers spring football match at Memorial Stadium.
Adrian Martinez of the Red Team hands the ball to Brody Belt during the Nebraska Cornhuskers' spring football game.
Andrew Bunch of the White Team delivers a pass to the Nebraska Cornhuskers Spring Football Game.
Andrew Bunch of the White Team delivers a pass to the Nebraska Cornhuskers Spring Football Game.
Adrian Martinez of Nebraska scores a touchdown in the spring match on Saturday, April 13 in Lincoln.
Brody Belt, Nebraska, is taken over by Adrian Martinez in the spring match on Saturday, April 13 in Lincoln.
Levi Lawson, of Kearney, Nebraska, wears a corn hat before the Nebraska Cornhuskers spring football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Sarah Liesemeyer of Nebraska is trying to stay warm before the Nebraska Cornhuskers spring football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Fans mingle in front of Memorial Stadium before the Nebraska Cornhuskers Spring Football Game in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Sydney Northrop, 8, of Fort Collins, Colo., Tries to put a blanket on a windy afternoon before the Nebraska Cornhuskers' spring football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Husker fans explore the Husker Nation Pavilion ahead of the Nebraska Cornhuskers' Spring Football Game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Shane McDowell, 8, of Lincoln, Nebraska, touches an arch along a door in front of Memorial Stadium before the Nebraska Cornhuskers Spring Football Game in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Kinslee Henrichs, 6, of Wymore, Nebraska, snuggles under a blanket before the Nebraska Cornhuskers' spring football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Former Husker Rex Burkhead is waiting to sign autographs at the National Bank's first Autograph Zone in the Husker Nation Pavilion.
Former Husker Rex Burkhead signs his autograph at the National Bank's first Autograph Zone in the Husker Nation Pavilion.
Drew Schalm smiles at former Husker Rex Burkhead, who returns him the Jersey of the New England Patriots that he signed at the Husker Nation Pavilion.
Fans line up to get an autograph from former Husker and Super Bowl champion, Rex Burkhead.
Robby Plambeck, 3, of Omaha, is holding his corn hat as he walks into Memorial Stadium before the start of the spring match.
Mike Frederick sells seats for Husker fans to use during the spring match.
Husker's fan, Colin Brown, sits down as fans enter Memorial Stadium for the spring game.
