Individual defensive leaders  

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(1965-2001, *denotes all-position record)

CAREER | SEASON | GAME || BY POSITION

INTERIOR LINE | RUSH ENDS | LINEBACKERS | DEFENSIVE BACKS

CAREER | SEASON | GAME

Total Tackles: *141; Lee Kunz, SLB, 1977

Unassisted Tackles: *71; Jerry Murtaugh, SLB, 1970

Assisted Tackles: *95; Lee Kunz, SLB, 1977

Tackles for Loss: 13; Clete Pillen, WLB, 1975

Yards: 56; Carlos Polk, MLB, 1999

Sacks: 6.5; Carlos Polk, MLB, 1999

Yards: 47; Carlos Polk, MLB, 1999

Fumble Recoveries: 3; Tom Ruud, SLB, 1974

Fumble Returns for Touchdown: 1; Jamie Burrow, MLB, 2000 (28 yards);

Eric Johnson, WLB, 1999 (31 yards); Julius Jackson, WLB,

1999 (16 yards); Terrell Farley, WLB, 1996 (21 yards)

Passes Broken Up: 8; Steve Forch, WLB, 1987; Scott Shanle, WLB, 2001

Pass Interceptions: 5; Bob Terrio, WLB, 1971

Int. Returns for Touchdown: 2; Terrell Farley, WLB, 1995

Blocked Kicks: 2; Terrell Farley, WLB, 1995 (2 punts);

Jon Hesse, MLB, 1996 (1 punt, 1 PAT)

Source: University of Nebraska Athletic Dept.