Nebraska's 1983 high-octane offense was often unstoppable, averaging 52 points and over 400 rushing yards per game. Mike Rozier finished with a national best 2,486 total yards with 2,148 of those coming on the ground and twenty-nine touchdowns scored. He also took home the Heisman Trophy.
In one of the most controversial final season polls, #1 Nebraska lost their final game to #5 Miami 31-30, #2 Texas lost their final game, #3 Auburn won their final game but #5 Miami was named the #1 team in the country.