Jackie KrafT, Scottsbluff: “I think they held their own and did a lot better than a lot of people thought that they’d do. I’m so proud of the way they played.”

Scott Schroeder, Richmond, Va.: “I think this game shows we’re back. It seems like to me that lately the press hasn’t given Nebraska enough credit for the quality team they have. I’m buying tickets to Kansas City.”

Kurt Boyer, Liberty: “For sure Nebraska is back. We played a really good game. Our defense played great. We had a chance to win, probably should have won it. We just had one bad play at the end. I think this game shows us that we’re top 10 material.”

Jackie Rosener, Dallas (Texas student): “All the Nebraska fans were so nice. I was impressed with the way Nebraska played. I didn’t think it would be such a close game.”