Cornhuskers start fast in 56-7 rout against Northwestern

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) runs in for a touchdown early in the first quarter against Northwestern in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) runs in a second touchdown in the first quarter against Northwestern in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nebraska's Jaquez Yant (0) outruns tackles from Northwestern's Chris Bergin (28) and Zac Krause (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nebraska's Samori Toure (3) catches a pass while under pressure from Northwestern's Coco Azema (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost fist bumps quarterback Adrian Martinez following a touchdown against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski (12) passes the ball against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) runs in a touchdown at the start of the first quarter against Northwestern in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Northwestern's Stephon Robinson (5) catches a touchdown pass against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) dives into the end zone to score a touchdown ahead of Northwestern's A.J. Hampton (11) and Zac Krause (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)