By Steve Mraz
FANSonly.com

TAMPA, Fla. -- Nebraska couldn't win it in the air so the 'Husker were forced to rely on their ground game.

All of Nebraska's 326 total yards came on the ground in its 14-7 win over Big 12 rival Kansas State in the Outback Bowl.

The Huskers advance in the Virtual Championship Series to face either Virginia Tech or Wisconsin next in the Orange Bowl.

Unlike its opponent, Kansas State used a well-balanced attack throughout the game. The Wildcats had 87 rushing yards and 166 passing yards.

K-State took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter when Jonathan Beasley rumbled in the end zone from 16 yards out.

Then it was Nebraska's turn to get on the scoreboard. The Huskers' Bobby Newcombe busted a 29-yard scamper for a touchdown in the second quarter.

After the half, the Huskers capped a long drive with a 5-yard leap into the end zone by Dan Alexander.

The final quarter remained scoreless and Nebraska held the 14-7 lead to end the game.