Nebraska’s New Defense Takes Aim at Fixing First-Play Breakdown Under Aurich

Nebraska's new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich says the Huskers learned a hard lesson after a 68-yard opening play against Ohio, then regrouped to show improvement. The unit dealt with a coverage bust and back-end communication issues, plus the absence of linebacker Owen Chambliss, which led to Vincent Shavers and Dawson Merritt stepping up. Aurich emphasizes playing faster and with more fearlessness as Nebraska gears up for Week 2 against Bowling Green.