21.   From that team, eight starters returned, including a front seven that Slocum proclaimed the equal of any in school history.

22.   Nine starters return from a defense that ranked second in the conference.

23.   Nose tackle Anthony McFarland is gone, but eight other starters return on defense.

24.   Nine defensive starters return to a team that upset Missouri in the Holiday Bowl.

25.   Only four starters returned last season.

26.   Only one starter returns.

27.   Perhaps things will get better when the numerous injured starters return to action.

28.   Seven defensive starters return to one of the quickest units in Nebraska history.

29.   Seven starters return on defense, including possible preseason All-American Darrell Russell on the line and sophomore Daylon McCutcheon in the secondary.

30.   Seven starters return on defense.