FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED

1

Bo Pelini has restored Nebraska to a place in college football where it's worthy of a top-15 national ranking.

2

Zac Lee suffered a torn tendon in his right arm on Sept. 12, a significant obstacle in his ability to operate as a quarterback for the past 3½ months.

3

Rex Burkhead looks like the future of the NU running game.

4

Five NU seniors on defense will be missed as much as any group ever at the school.

5

Don't mess with Pelini in the postseason. He's the first Nebraska coach to win his first three bowl games.

FIVE THINGS WE STILL DON'T KNOW

1

Can the Huskers find a way to reduce the impact of losing Ndamukong Suh?

2

How much did Zac Lee's arm injury sap his confidence as the NU offense struggled this fall?

3

Did Nebraska this year discover the formula necessary to win a championship?

4

On its current track, is the offensive line strong enough to help carry NU to its desired level of success?

5

What is Roy Helu's role at Nebraska as he enters this upcoming senior year?

— Mitch Sherman