As a senior in 1994 , Stai was recognized as a consensus first - team All - American .
Was a member of the Cornhuskers ' team that defeated the Miami Hurricanes 24 -- 17 in the Orange Bowl to win a consensus national championship .
As a senior in 1994 , Stai was recognized as a consensus first - team All - American and was a member of the Cornhuskers ' team that defeated the Miami Hurricanes 24 -- 17 in the Orange Bowl to win a consensus national championship .