Ndamukong Suh postgame press conference:

NU STAR

Mel Kiper Jr. recently moved Ndamukong Suh from No. 5 to No. 3 on his “Big Board'' for the 2010 NFL draft, and now might have to rethink it again. Suh was phenomenal Thursday night, making an interception, forcing a fumble on a sack and making several of his six tackles down the field as he chased after plays.

HIGHLIGHT

By Suh, of course. Immediately after NU scored to pull within 12-7, Suh intercepted Blaine Gabbert on the Tigers' next play. He batted a pass at the line of scrimmage, and corralled it as it rolled down his arm. It gave the Huskers the ball at the 18 for their go-ahead score.

BUSTED PLAY

NU cornerback Prince Amukamara had adequate coverage of Jared Perry late in the first half, but Amukamara either tripped or slipped on the wet turf and Perry hauled in a 38-yard catch. It gave the Tigers first-and-goal at the 6 with 30 seconds left, and they scored four plays later for a 9-0 lead.

OUR TAKE

Chalk up a third straight solid defensive performance for Nebraska, which survived being put in some tough spots in the first half and then caused some key turnovers in the second. Gabbert hadn't been intercepted all season until Suh and Dejon Gomes picked him off in the fourth quarter. The difference evolving with Nebraska is that it can now win big-time games, especially on the road, with its defense — a real change from past seasons.

— Rich Kaipust

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