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: *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.