Individual defensive leaders
Return to 2001 records index (1965-2001, *denotes all-position record) CAREER | SEASON | GAME || BY POSITION 
INTERIOR LINE | RUSH ENDS | LINEBACKERS | DEFENSIVE BACKS CAREER | SEASON | GAME Total Tackles: *342; Jerry Murtaugh, SLB, 1968-69-70 Unassisted Tackles: *157; Steve Damkroger, SLB, 1979-80-81-82 Assisted Tackles: *194; Jerry Murtaugh, SLB, 1968-69-70 Tackles for Loss: 32; Carlos Polk, MLB, 1997-98-99-00 Yardage, Tackles for Loss: 134; Carlos Polk, MLB, 1997-98-99-00 Sacks: 10; Carlos Polk, MLB, 1997-98-99-00 Yardage, Sacks: 88; Carlos Polk, MLB, 1997-98-99-00 Fumble Recoveries: 5; Tom Ruud, SLB, 1972-73-74 Passes Broken Up: 13; Mike Knox, WLB, 1981-82-83-85 Pass Interceptions: 11; Tom Novak, LB, 1946-47-48-49 Returns for Touchdown: 2; Terrell Farley, WLB, 1995-96 Blocked Kicks: 3; Terrell Farley, WLB, 1995-96
Source: University of Nebraska Athletic Dept.