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Whew! Huskers Persevere In Zany Opener

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Tre Bryant didn’t watch the final play of the game.

But unlike, perhaps, many of you, it wasn't because he was nervous.

“I just kept my head down and prayed, yes sir,” the Nebraska sophomore running back said. “It’s just a superstitious thing. I had faith in our defense. I knew we were going to win.”

The crescendo roar told Bryant that Nebraska had indeed forced an incompletion with no time remaining to preserve a zany 43-36 victory over Arkansas State in Saturday night’s season opener at Memorial Stadium.

“I’m glad we won the game.