Born in St. Edward, Nebraska, Pat Fischer was a highly versatile three-year contributor and team captain for the Cornhuskers, starting at quarterback, halfback, and in the defensive backfield. A dynamic playmaker in the secondary and on special teams, he still holds the Nebraska record for career punt return average at 18.33 yards per return. Fischer's successful career at Nebraska positioned him as one of the finest players produced by the state, leading directly to a remarkable 17-year run in the NFL.
The 1970 Nebraska Cornhuskers, coached by Bob Devaney, finished with a 9-2 record, won the Big Eight title, and secured their first national championship by defeating LSU 17-12 in the Orange Bowl.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers' dominance from 1994 to 1997, fueled by a close loss to Florida State in the 1994 Orange Bowl, led to three national championships and a 49-2 record under Coach Tom Osborne.
In the 1990s, the Nebraska Cornhuskers capped an era of dominance with an undefeated 13-0 season in 1995, winning the national championship and solidifying their legacy as one of college football's most powerful teams.
In 1965, Rick Haasch handed the game ball to Coach Bob Devaney after Nebraska finished the regular season undefeated for the first time in fifty years, defeating Oklahoma 21-9 to secure their third straight conference title.
