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World-Herald staff writers take a look at each of the Husker men's athletics teams, breaking down their most recent season, the successes or struggles of each group, which direction the teams are trending and more.

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FOOTBALL

Big Ten regular season: Tied for second in Legends Division

Preseason prediction: Nebraska was more or less a co-favorite with Michigan to win the division. The Huskers were also ranked No. 18 in both major preseason polls.

How it played out: Quarterback Taylor Martinez injured his foot — badly — in the second quarter of the season opener against Wyoming, and although Martinez didn’t sit for good until mid-October, Nebraska’s offense suffered in the wake of his tender toes. NU finished 9-4 overall, which included a Gator Bowl win over Georgia, three losses at home and a long, headache-inducing season for coach Bo Pelini, who had to weather questions about his job security after a tape from the 2011 Ohio State game was leaked with him cursing out World-Herald reporters and certain NU fans who left that game.