Then Rex Burkhead took a direct snap out of the "wildcat" formation and bolted 29 yards into Iowa State territory. Nine plays later, Nebraska was in the end zone for a 7-0 lead.

One of the best running backs in school history is among the eight-player 2024 class to be inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. Rex Burkhead, who rushed for over 3,000 yards and 30 ...

Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead (22) is lifted by center Mike Caputo after scoring in the third quarter of the Huskers' win over Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

Nebraska football great Rex Burkhead opens up like never before! He discusses why the Huskers' offense is ahead of the defense, Dana Holgorsen leading a Top 20 rushing attack, the huge impact Mike ...

Rex Burkhead looks on track to make a splash unlike any freshman I-back at Nebraska in more than a decade. Seemingly, he’s immune to the pressure, oblivious to the buzz.

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