January 1, 1972: Nebraska's Johnny Rodgers returns a punt 77 yards for a touchdown during a 38-6 victory over Alabama in the 1972 Orange Bowl. The Cornhuskers captured their second consecutive national championship. #orangebowl #GBR | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

Johnny Rodgers’ jittery, swirling running style helped earn him win The Heisman Trophy in 1972. The College Football Hall of Famer and Nebraska Football legend, carried the ball 130 times and averaged 5.7 yards a try. He caught 143 passes and averaged a gain of 17.3 yards. He had 133 kick returns and averaged 17.8. In 1971 Nebraska and Oklahoma met in a duel of teams ranked 1 and 2. Oklahoma led 31-28 late in the game. Rodgers made a 72-yard punt return in the 1st QTR to help Nebraska win 35-31.