Nebraska’s Logan Smothers is tackled by Fordham’s Ryan Greenhagen on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Markese Stepp helped the Huskers establish a strong running game in the home opener. He also said he’s “never” seen a fan base like Nebraska.
Fordham linebacker Ryan Greenhagen was all over the field Saturday, pulling down Husker runners 30 times to set a Nebraska opponent record and tie the Memorial Stadium record for total tackles.
The FCS preseason All-American said he didn’t think he’d ever hit the 30-tackle mark before, much less against a Big Ten team on its home field.
“I don’t really know, but I don’t think so,” Greenhagen said. “I’m not a big stats guy, but, yeah, I’m proud of the effort the whole defense had. Obviously, would like to see a different outcome, but I’m proud of the way we played.”
Greenhagen, who had 13 solo tackles and 17 assists, tied the stadium record that Nebraska’s Clete Pillen set against Oklahoma State in 1976, and is just the third opponent in Nebraska history to have 25 or more tackles.
“It’s an amazing game,” Fordham coach Joe Conlin said. “I noticed from the sideline he was all over the place. I would be more surprised if it was someone other than Ryan, that’s just the type of player he is. He’s the leader of our defense, great kid. That’s how he prepares and that’s the effort. He’s gonna play that way every game, not just this one.”
That play, Greenhagen said, starts with studying film and working hard in practice, then taking that effort onto the field.
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