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Honors and Awards
- 2008 Big 12 Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll
- 2009 Big 12 Commissioner's Spring Academic Honor Roll
2009 Outlook
Matt Holt was thrust into the spotlight as a true freshman in 2008, playing a key role at linebacker. After stepping into a leading role at mid-season, Holt missed the final month of the season with a shoulder injury. The 6-0, 200-pound Holt was back to full speed for spring ball and he will be among a number of players bidding for action at the Will linebacker spot this fall. Holt brings great speed to the position and could play a key role in Nebraska's nickel and dime packages.
Holt is off to an outstanding start in the classroom, carrying a 3.39 cumulative grade-point average after two semesters.
2008 (Freshman)
Holt played in nine games, beginning the year as a contributor on Nebraska's kickoff coverage unit. After injuries shuffled the lineup at linebacker, Holt was forced into action at the start of Big 12 play. He responded with three unassisted tackles against Missouri and eight tackles, including seven solo stops, in NU's overtime loss at No. 7 Texas Tech. Holt finished the year with 14 total tackles, including 11 solos. He did not play in Nebraska's final three games because of a shoulder injury.
Before Nebraska (Lee’s Summit West HS)
Matt Holt originally committed to South Dakota State, before deciding to walk on at Nebraska. As a senior at Lee’s Summit West, Holt rushed for 1,529 yards and 24 touchdowns, leading his team to a perfect season and a Class 4 Missouri state title.
The 6-0, 200-pound running back was named to the MSAA’s (Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association) first-team all-state team for Class 4A and honorable-mention all-metro by the Kansas City Star.
Holt's Career Statistics
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Tackles
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QB
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G/S
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UT
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AT
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TT
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TFL
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Sacks
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C-R
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BK
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PBU
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PI
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Hry.
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9/0 |
11 |
3 |
14 |
0-0 |
0-0 |
0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Totals
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9/0
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11
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3
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14
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0-0
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0-0
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0-0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Single-Game Highs
Tackles-8 at Texas Tech, 2008
Solo Tackles-7 at Texas Tech, 2008
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Courtesy: Scott Bruhn/NU Media Relations
