Aug 10, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Adrian Martinez drops back to pass against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium. / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports ...

The Cornhuskers, 3-5 last season, will need Adrian Martinez healthy and at his best to navigate what's rated as the toughest schedule in the Big Ten.

Nov 20, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) hands the football off to running back Markese Stepp (30) during the first quarter against the Wisconsin ...

Nov 20, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.

After four seasons as Nebraska's starting quarterback, Adrian Martinez has entered the transfer portal so he can consider opportunities to finish his college career elsewhere.

Nebraska took a 34-13 lead on Martinez’s 1-yard touchdown run early in the second half. Purdue bounced back to narrow the deficit to 34-27 with two Jack Plummer touchdown passes.