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FILE - This Sept. 29, 2012 file photo shows Nebraska receiver Kenny Bell trying to reach a pass from quarterback Taylor Martinez, in an NCAA college football game between Nebraska and Wisconsin, in Lincoln, Neb. Bell came into the season aiming to become Nati Harnik, Associated Press
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This undated photo provided by the University of Nebraska shows Nebraska NCAA college football wide receiver Kenny Bell. Bell came into the season aiming to become the first Nebraska player with 1,000 yards receiving in a season. He might just make it. Ev University of Nebraska, Associated Press

By Associated Press

LINCOLN, Neb. — Kenny Bell is on track to have one of the best seasons ever by a Nebraska receiver, and he just might achieve his goal of becoming the first Cornhusker to crack 1,000 yards receiving in a season.

Bell has 20 catches for 463 yards through six games. Assuming the Huskers play the minimum of 12 games, he would need to increase his per-game average from 77 to 90 yards to pass 1972 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers' record of 942 yards and hit 1,000.

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Bell figures if he has a big season statistically, it can only help the Huskers (4-2, 1-1 Big Ten), who visit Northwestern (6-1, 2-1) on Saturday.

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