Nebraska's Cory Ross evades Michigan State defender Matthias Askew in the first half. (AP Photo/Amy Conn-Gutierrez)
Nebraska's Cory Ross breaks into the end zone against Michigan State in the second quarter. (AP Photo/Amy Conn-Gutierrez)
Jeff Smoker is brought down by Nebraska's Jermaine Leslie, second from left and teammate Adam Hassebroek (88). (AP Photo/Amy Conn-Gutierrez)
Agim Shabaj evades a tackle by Nebraska's Pat Ricketts. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Jammal Lord (5) runs for 66-yards as Michigan State's Greg Cooper (29) gives chase in the second quarter. (AP Photo/Joe Mitchell)
DeAndra Cobb (21) is tackled by Nebraska's Fred Thorne (10) and teammate Ira Cooper (11) in the second quarter. (AP Photo/Amy Conn-Gutierrez)
Jeff Smoker prepares to pass in the first half as Nebraska pressures, Monday Dec. 29, 2003, during the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Amy Conn-Gutierrez)
John L. Smith looks on in the finals minutes of the Alamo Bowl. (AP Photo/Joe Mitchell)