After trailing 16-0, OSU came back and made it a game, trailing 23-20 at the half. After an uneventful 3rd quarter, OSU scored the first 21 points in the 4th and never looked back, beating the Big 12 North leading Cornhuskers 41-29. OSU Sophomre QB Bobby Reid looked great, throwing for 229 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for another 75 yards. Nebraska's Brandon Jackson had a terrific game in front of his idol, OSU alum Barry Sanders.
SCOUTING SUMMARY:
College: Nebraska Conference: Big 12 Columnist: Jeff Carnahan and Jim ODell
Adam Carriker 90 6' 6.0" 295 DE 2007
He was unstoppable in the first half, sacking Bobby Reid twice, making tackles for losses, batting down balls and even blocking an extra point. The real deal as a defensive end. Grade: Positive
Matt Herian 6' 5.0" 245 TE 2007
Did not catch a pass.
Jay Moore 44 6' 4.0" 280 DE 2007
Was in on a few tackles but hardly heard his name called all day long.
Zac Taylor 13 6' 2.0" 210 QB 2007
Played well, throwing 2 scores, no picks and scrambled for 20 yards on seven attempts, including one for 16 yards and a first down. Looks like a really good pro prospect. Grade: Positive
Brandon Jackson 32 5' 11.0 210 RB 2008
Nebraska is a RBBC, with four talented backs. Today was Jackson's day to shine, rushing for 182 yards on 21 carries. He looked explosive as he hit holes and was tough to bring down. Grade: Very Positive
Bo Ruud 0' 0.0" 0 0.00 LB 2008
Did not hear his name called very much today. Grade: Poor
Andrew Shanle 8 6' 1.0" 210 S 2007
Ditto for Shanle. Grade: Poor
Tierre Green 30 6' 0.00" 210 S 2008
Ahman's cousin looked good, grabbing an opportune interception and making some nice tackles, including one that saved a score. Grade: Nuetral
College: Oklahoma State
Name # Ht Wt Speed Pos Class Game Notes
Victor DeGrate 51 6' 3.0" 250 0.00 DE 2007
Was banged up early, but returned. This guy plays with such a high motor, he was all over the place. Made a nice play downfield chasing Jackson down on a busted play. Look very good: Grade: Positive.
Corey Hilliard 75 6' 5.0" 310 0.00 OT 2007
Saw Hilliard make some nice blocks all day. Never heard his number called for a penalty. Grade: Positive
Ryan McBean 93 6' 5.0" 290 0.00 DT 2007
Was in on some plays. Saw him get a 1/2 sack. Not a bad game, but not geat. Grade: Neutral
D'Juan Woods 84 6' 1.0" 210 0.00 WR 2007
Caught four balls for 87 yards, including a 55 yarder. Has potential to be a very good NFL receiver. Grade: Positive
Roderick Johnson 2 6' 2.0" 255 0.00 LB 2008
Got worked over in the first half. Overall, did not have a great game. Grade: Neutral
Adarius Bowman 12 6' 4.0" 230 0.00 WR 2008
Man, is he a load to bring down. Only three catches, but one was a 45 yard score. Is another talented wideout for OSU. Grade: Positive.