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Quentin Lake Intercepts Bennett Pass, Earns Defensive Play of Day

8/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

Safety Quentin Lake intercepted Stetson Bennett IV’s pass intended for Rams WR Puka Nacua, earning defensive play of the day.
Offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase called Wednesday’s 11-on-11 session run-heavy, saying all 11 participated in the run game.
Quarterback Stetson Bennett IV ran the first-team offense while second-team quarterback Ty Simpson handled the snaps.
Defensive coordinator Chris Shula praised Byron Young’s run stop and Josaiah Stewart’s pressure that forced an incompletion.

History

Historical Context

Tom Osborne’s Nebraska teams built a reputation for a power-option attack that peaked in 1995 when the Cornhuskers scored 638 points (53.2 per game) and beat Florida 62-24 in the Fiesta Bowl, the largest margin between No. 1 and No. 2 at the time. Alabama’s current run-heavy drills echo that same ground-control philosophy, linking today’s practice to Osborne’s legacy.

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Story summary

Safety Quentin Lake intercepted Stetson Bennett IV’s pass intended for Rams WR Puka Nacua, earning defensive play of the day.
Offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase called Wednesday’s 11-on-11 session run-heavy, saying all 11 participated in the run game.
Quarterback Stetson Bennett IV ran the first-team offense while second-team quarterback Ty Simpson handled the snaps.
Defensive coordinator Chris Shula praised Byron Young’s run stop and Josaiah Stewart’s pressure that forced an incompletion.

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