Nebraska tight end Matt Herian (11) hauls in a 20-yard first-quarter pass reception over Southern Mississippi linebacker Kevis Coley (45), Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio Solis)
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Southern Mississippi quarterback Dustin Almond (9) drops back to pass behind the block of teammate Neal Mead (73) as Nebraska defensive end Trevor Johnson (88) comes up from behind in the first quarter Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, in Hattiesburg, Miss. Johnson forced Almond from the pocket and tackled him following a short gain. (AP Photo/Rogelio Solis)
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Southern Mississippi's Marvin Young (88) is pushed out of bounds by Nebraska defender Richie Incognito (51) following a second-quarter punt return Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (AP Photo/Steve Coleman)
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Nebraska quarterback Jammal Lord (5) is presured in the first quarter by a Southern Mississippi defender into throwing an incomplete pass Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio Solis)
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Nebraska defensive back Josh Bullocks (20) dodges a first quarter tackle attempt by Southern Mississippi quarterback Dustin Almond on his way to a 41-yard interception return, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio Solis)
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Nebraska quarterback Jammal Lord (5) follows teammate Judd Davies (4) blocking on his way to a first-quarter touchdown run against Southern Mississippi, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio Solis)
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Southern Mississippi coach Jeff Bower congratulates Nebraska's head coach Frank Solich after the Huskers' 38-14 victory over the Golden Eagles, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, at Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Miss. (AP Photo/Mobile Register, John David Mercer)
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