Tag: Nebraska Cornhuskers

Oregon defeated Nebraska 17-14 in Eugene, completing a comeback with a touchdown in the final seconds. Nebraska led 14-6 at the start of the fourth quarter, but Oregon outscored them 11-0. Anthony Colandrea contributed significantly for Nebraska with one passing and one rushing touchdown. The Huskers will host Washington next.

Nebraska outperformed Indiana in total yards and time of possession but fell 20-17 after two late touchdown passes from Josh Hoover to Nick Marsh. Nebraska led 17-6 before Indiana's comeback, marking their first lead in the fourth quarter. The Huskers now sit at 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten.

Nebraska overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Maryland 48-23 in a thrilling Homecoming game. The Huskers scored 34 unanswered points, led by Anthony Colandrea's three touchdown passes and Dwayne McDougle's pivotal interception return. Nebraska's offense balanced 200 yards rushing and passing, ensuring their 5-0 start in the Big Ten.

Jamal Rule inspired Nebraska’s dominant second-half performance, rushing for 122 yards and two touchdowns in the Huskers' 49-21 win over Ohio. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea also excelled, throwing for 275 yards and three touchdowns. Nebraska scored five consecutive touchdowns while dominating with 523 total yards, marking their 100th season-opening win.

K-State will play an exhibition game against Nebraska on October 26 in Grand Island, marking their first meeting in this location. This game follows four previous matchups since 2021, with each team winning two. Nebraska recently achieved a historic season, while K-State is preparing for the upcoming season with 19 home games scheduled.

K-State held a 6-4 lead but lost 7-6 to No. 16 Nebraska in a walk-off victory. Nebraska's Jeter Worthley tied the game with an RBI triple, and Rhett Stokes delivered the winning hit. K-State gave up three early runs and struggled with key plays, ultimately falling short in their comeback effort.

K-State volleyball concluded its season after losing to No. 1 Nebraska in straight sets (17-25, 21-25, 16-25) in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Despite a strong performance, including seven kills from Aniya Clinton, the Wildcats were unable to sustain momentum against the top-seeded Cornhuskers.

In a tough match, Nebraska football lost to Penn State 37-10. Emmett Johnson excelled with 151 all-purpose yards, marking his fourth straight game with 100+ rushing yards. Nebraska managed 318 offensive yards but struggled defensively, allowing 412. The Huskers will face Iowa in their season finale on November 28.

In a thrilling Hall of Fame Classic championship, Sam Hoiberg's free throw with 0.6 seconds left secured Nebraska's 86-85 victory over Kansas State. P.J. Haggerty led K-State with 27 points, while the team made a strong comeback from a 15-point deficit but ultimately fell short, suffering their first loss of the season.

Emmett Johnson rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown, surpassing 1,000 yards this season and 2,000 career yards, but Nebraska fell to No. 23 USC, 21-17. Despite a strong first half and solid defense against USC’s high-powered offense, the Huskers couldn't maintain their lead in the second half.

Emmett Johnson led Nebraska to a 28-21 win over Northwestern, rushing for 124 yards and scoring the game-winning touchdown. Quarterback Dylan Raiola contributed significantly, passing for 141 yards. Despite Northwestern's Caleb Komolafe's two touchdowns, the Huskers' defense secured the victory with a critical interception. Nebraska improves to 6-2 overall.

Nebraska rallied to defeat Maryland 34-31, overcoming a fourth-quarter deficit with Dylan Raiola's touchdown pass to Dane Key. The Huskers dominated the final period, scoring ten unanswered points. Emmett Johnson led with 175 rushing yards, while Raiola threw for 260 yards and four touchdowns, marking Nebraska's first fourth-quarter comeback since 2022.