Nebraska puts away Northern Illinois early in a 44-8 win

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Northern Illinois quarterback Ross Bowers (12) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost follows warmups before an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Nebraska running back Maurice Washington (28) runs for a touchdown against Northern Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, right, chats with Northern Illinois head coach Thomas Hammock before playing an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Northern Illinois quarterback Ross Bowers (12) warms up before playing an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)