Although Iowa State tailback Troy Davis was breaking records on Saturday, it was the fifth-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers who were breaking into the end zone.

The Cornhusker rushing attack was in high gear at Jack Trice Field, rolling for 392 yards on 69 rushing attempts en route to a 49-14 victory over the Cyclones.

Nebraska sophomore running back Ahman Green led the charge with 214 yards on 29 carries. Ten different players ran the ball for Nebraska.

Davis had a monumental day in the losing effort, setting the all-time consecutive season rushing record by gaining 138 yards to bring his two year total to 3,970 yards.

Despite losing to Nebraska on Saturday, Iowa State Head Football Coach Dan McCarney was optimistic about his team’s effort, while also voicing his admiration for the Cornhusker football program.

“Nebraska played like they were two-time defending national champions today. I think Nebraska was as good as any team in college football and they will make a run for the national championship this season,” McCarney said.

ISU junior wideout Ed Williams, who has turned his play up a notch throughout the second half of the season, had a big day for the Cyclones, catching two touchdown passes.

Todd Doxzon connected with Williams from 22 yards out with 8:21 left to play in the third quarter to make the score 35-7.

Williams, after making the grab, muscled the Nebraska defender five yards back into the end zone after the initial hit was made. “It was supposed to be a corner post, but Todd cut it short. I just made the catch and did what I had to do,” Williams said.

Williams’ second touchdown catch came in the fourth quarter on a quick three-yard slant from backup quarterback Todd Bandhauer.

Davis, who declined the post game interviews, found himself in the midst of two questions that were left to be answered by coaches and players: Are Davis’ numbers good enough to win the Heisman and will he return for his senior year?

On the Heisman, McCarney is sold. “I just hope it’s an individual award based on individual performances. If it’s not, then it needs to be changed. If you look at our schedules in the last two seasons, nobody has played a tougher schedule than Iowa State,” McCarney said. “There are a lot of great players out there, but none of them are better than Troy Davis.”

Davis’ brother, ISU freshman tailback Darren Davis, said that he has more influence than anyone else on whether Troy Davis will stay at Iowa State for his senior year.

“I talk to him all the time. I think he wants to stay. Everybody wants him to stay. My family says keep up the good work and get your degree. He talks to me all the time. When it comes down to different decisions, I’m like his dad. I will most definitely tell him to stay,” Darren said.

But what about the financial implications of the National Football League? Will it make a difference in Davis’ decision?

“Nope. Not at all. He’ll make his decision, and it won’t have to do with money,” Darren said.