Michael Decker's first start doesn't come in ideal situation, but he fills in well in win

“I mean, honestly, I haven’t had the ability to start in a game since high school, and to be able to have those feelings back again,” Nebraska center Michael Decker said, trailing off. “It really brought me back.”

LINCOLN — Michael Decker was out of breath and on the verge of tears.

Cradling his postgame Chick-fil-A, trying to relive his day, the center took a deep breath and smiled.

“I mean, honestly, I haven’t had the ability to start in a game since high school, and to be able to have those feelings back again,” he said, trailing off.