Nebraska Starters Roll Over Scrubs in Spring Game

The Red team - made up of the offensive and defensive first-teamers - cruised to a 38-0 "win" over the White team (comprised of the 2nd string and worse) in Nebraska's spring game on Saturday. Quarterbacks Sam Keller and Joe Ganz both enjoyed solid days while taking turns working with the Red team. Keller led the Red's opening series that culminated with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Terrence Nunn. He finished the day completing 10 of 13 passes for 193 yards and the touchdown. Ganz completed 11 of 18 passes for 157 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for a 10-yard touchdown on the Red team's second drive.

No one is really sure what the 54,288 fans that were in attendance learned by watching Saturday's mismatch. It showed that Nebraska has some playmakers, not only at quarterback, but also at wide receiver, running back and various places among the first-team defense. It also could provide evidence of a lack of depth, given the White team's inability to compete. But little was decided on Saturday, including the quarterback race.

"You just can't make determinations too soon," Callahan said. "We let everything play out and we finalize as we move along. I think, by and large, by the time it gets to that point, I think most people know exactly where we're at as an offense and basically who's going to be the starter. It really kind of takes care of itself as you go through the normal progression of things."

So, we'll wait until the fall to hear more about that. Nebraska also saw two starters go down with injuries in the game. Running back Marlon Lucky apparently injured his MCL and right tackle Lydon Murtha injured his ankle on the game's first series. Both players are awaiting the results of MRIs.