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Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef named Big Ten Co-Freshmen Player of the Week
Nebraska football quarterback TJ Lateef was named a Big Ten Co-Freshmen Player of the Week for his performance against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday. He joined Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Posa with the honor.
It was a big Monday in Lincoln, to say the least. After Nebraska’s 28–21 road win over UCLA, two of the Huskers’ offensive standouts were recognized for their p
Minnie and Fred’s latest Monday Night Therapy episode was lighthearted and celebratory after Nebraska’s 28–21 win over UCLA. They began joking about Willie the dog, wine at the Rose Bowl, and the high drink prices,
Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson and TJ Lateef were recognized for their performances in Saturday’s win over UCLA on Monday afternoon.
Lateef brought the juice, Emmett brought the fire, and Nebraska brought home a statement win under the lights in LA.
A year after reshaping Nebraska's offense, Dana Holgorsen will guide Lateef into his first start — under bright California lights.
In a press release on Monday, the conference named Johnson the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week and Lateef the co-Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
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Nebraska coach Matt Rhule explains trust in freshman quarterback TJ Lateef
Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule had confidence in freshman quarterback TJ Lateef during the team’s 28-21 win over the UCLA Bruins on Saturday.
Lateef, a true freshman from Compton, Calif., threw for 205 yards and a touchdown on 13-of-15 passing as the Huskers improved to 7-3 overall and 4-3 in the Big Ten, clinching a winning regular season for the first time since 2016.