It's been quite the rollercoaster of emotions for the first half of Nebraska's home opener against Arkansas State. It all started with a newly revamped version of the traditional Tunnel Walk.
Need something to get the goosebumps goin'?
First @HuskerFBNation Tunnel Walk of the season. ? pic.twitter.com/PJt5NBJvlB
— Nebraska On BTN (@NebraskaOnBTN) September 3, 2017
Arkansas State returned a punt to the house, but J.D. Spielman had an answer of his own.
How do you answer an insane punt return TD from Arkansas State?
With a 99-yard kickoff return of your own.@jdspielman10 to the ?! pic.twitter.com/xAUsRzS6VY
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 3, 2017
Then, it happened. What Nebraska fans have been waiting for all offseason. Tanner Lee's first deep-ball touchdown to Stanley Morgan Jr.
Just a couple of Louisiana guys connecting in Nebraska. @TannerLee13_ finds @thekidstan for the 44-yard strike and @HuskerFBNation TD! pic.twitter.com/vyVb5TX3tW
— Nebraska On BTN (@NebraskaOnBTN) September 3, 2017
Lee finished the half with 137 yards on 10 of 14 completions and a touchdown.
While Tre Bryant got the majority of the first half carries, Mikale Wilbon rumbled past the goal line for six in the second quarter.
No, not @RealMikeWilbon.
That's Mikale Wilbon of @HuskerFBNation rumbling into the Memorial Stadium end zone for six: pic.twitter.com/g0ENFZOURF
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 3, 2017
Bryant finished the first half with 13 carries for 78 yards, while Wilbon finished with two carries for 15 yards and a touchdown.
The Huskers lead Arkansas State 27-26 at the half.
