Nebraska defense sets up TD

Big 12 Blog

November, 7, 2009

Nov 7

9:06

PM ET

By Tim Griffin

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin

Nebraska's defense had a big hand in the first points of the game, catapulting the Cornhuskers ahead.

Prince Amukamara's 22-yard return of an interception set up a 1-yard TD pass from Zac Lee to backup tight end Ryan Hill on the next play, giving Nebraska an early 7-0 lead over Oklahoma.

Freshman Cody Green started the game, but was pulled at the end of the first quarter in favor of Lee. His touchdown pass came on his first play after the change.

The Nebraska special teams have also had an advantage over Oklahoma. Nebraska's Alex Henery is averaging 51.4 yards per punt on five punts in the first quarter. And Oklahoma kicker Tress Way has misfired on two field goals.

The pressure is on Oklahoma's offense to get back in the game.

Tags:

Nebraska Cornhuskers, Oklahoma Sooners, Prince Amukamara, Zac Lee, Cody Green, Ryan Hill, Tress Way, Alex Henery

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