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Andrew Marshall & Dawson Merritt on Growth, Confidence & Trusting the Process | Husker Connection

Nebraska Huskers/November 3, 2026

Nebraska defenders Dawson Merritt and Andrew Marshall discuss their individual journeys, development and the confidence they've built through preparation and consistency.

Despite their different personalities and paths to Nebraska, the two Huskers share a similar mentality when it comes to competing and improving. They discuss building relationships off the field, overcoming adversity, learning from their coaches and how their understanding of the game has evolved throughout their careers.

The conversation also dives into Nebraska's defensive versatility, the importance of football IQ and how trusting the process allows players to compete with confidence while adapting to different schemes and responsibilities.

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