Of note: Newell played multiple series in the Huskers’ first game of the season, with Newell and Damion Daniels splitting time behind starter Mick Stoltenberg. Newell is playing his final season as a graduate student after earning his degree in management.
On the new tradition of players having their phone area code on the front of their helmet: “785. Northeast Kansas. I think it’s awesome. Obviously you’re playing for the ‘N’ on your helmet, but to be able to have that part of why you started playing football on that helmet is huge, and a simple reminder for us.