Husker Red was named after the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Cornhuskers have two official mascots, Herbie Husker and Lil' Red. Prior to Herbie Husker and Lil' Red, Nebraska cycled through a variety of mascots. Husker linebacker Terrell Farley blocked a punt that led to a Husker safety. Harry Husker, the predecessor to Herbie, was the school's official mascot from 1965 to 1973. He also led Nebraska with 21 quarterback hurries, 10 more than any other Husker defender. McLennan currently plays guitar for the Minnesota Triplets, a Husker Du tribute band. The Husker defense, meanwhile, limited the Sooners to 241 total yards and forced three turnovers. Alex Gordon was the lone Husker All-American. Aaron Marsden was the only other Husker to be on the All-Big 12 team. Lindgren decided to create Husker Red because of its purplish-red foliage. Michigan dominated the third quarter, in part due to a couple of Husker miscues. Moments later, Cougar tailback Frank Madu ran past a Husker blitz for an 87-yard touchdown. Both Husker Man and Mr. Cornhead were used throughout the 1960s. The Husker offense finished with 271 rushing yards and 407 total.