Nebraska Holds Off Northwestern, 28-21

LINCOLN—The Nebraska Cornhuskers are back home and looking to reach bowl eligibility before October runs out.

A debacle in Minneapolis last Friday has NU sitting at 5-2. The Huskers host the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday. Follow along below for updates.

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FINAL: Nebraska 28, Northwestern 21

Nebraska Athletics Postgame Notes

End 4Q Nebraska runs out the clock.

4Q 1:13 TURNOVER ON DOWNS

Northwestern gives the ball back to Nebraska at the NU35.

4Q 2:44 TOUCHDOWN NEBRASKA

Emmett Johnson puts Nebraska back in front with a 4-yard score.

4Q 9:11 INTERCEPTION

Preston Stone throws a dart to Javin Wright who gets the ball back for Nebraska at the NU36.

4Q 9:19 TIMEOUT NORTHWESTERN

The Wildcats have a 3rd and 12 from the NU36 upcoming.

4Q 11:10 INTERCEPTION

On the first play of the drive, Dylan Raiola throws an interception. Northwestern takes over at the NU34.

Nebraska 21, Northwestern 21

4Q 11:16 TOUCHDOWN NORTHWESTERN

Caleb Komolafe takes a 3rd and 2 run 56 yards to pay dirt. The 2-point conversion is successful.

4Q 13:29 Archie Wilson’s punt goes 58 yards for the touchback.

End 3Q Nebraska has a 2nd and 4 from the NU39 upcoming.

Nebraska 21, Northwestern 13

3Q 2:25 TOUCHDOWN NORTHWESTERN

The Wildcats take advantage of a questionable replay decision and finish the drive in the end zone.

3Q 3:10 Nebraska is challenging the spot on the fourth-down conversion. The ruling is upheld and Northwestern has a 1st and 10 at the NU25. Nebraska is not charged a timeout.

3Q 3:40 TIMEOUT NEBRASKA

Northwestern has a 3rd and 3 from the NU29 upcoming.

Nebraska 21, Northwestern 6

3Q 7:39 TOUCHDOWN NEBRASKA

Three plays after the interception, Dylan Raiola finds Nyziah Hunter for a highlight-reel catch in the end zone.

3Q 8:37 INTERCEPTION

Preston Stone scrambles and throws a ball of his receivers hands. Donovan Jones is able to make the pick at the NW32.

3Q 8:43 Nebraska answers Northwestern’s punt with one of their own. Archie Wilson’s punt is caught without a return at the NW15.

3Q 11:49 Northwestern’s drive stalls at midfield. Jacory Barney Jr. calls for a fair catch at the NU11.

Nebraska 14, Northwestern 6

3Q 14:47 TOUCHDOWN NEBRASKA

Kenneth Williams takes the kickoff 95 yards to the house.

HALFTIME: Nebraska 7, Northwestern 6

End 2Q Northwestern runs out the clock.

2Q 0:30 FUMBLE

Dylan Raiola picked up the first down but fumbled. Northwestern has the ball at their own 24.

2Q 0:38 TIMEOUT NEBRASKA

The Huskers have a 4th and 1 at the NW26 upcoming.

TWO MINUTE TIMEOUT

2Q 2:00 Nebraska has a 1st and 10 at the NW35 upcoming.

Nebraska 7, Northwestern 6

2Q 3:01 FIELD GOAL NORTHWESTERN

The Wildcats stalled after getting inside the NU10. The 25-yard field goal is good.

2Q 3:30 TIMEOUT NORTHWESTERN

The Wildcats have a 3rd and Goal from the NU10 upcoming.

2Q 10:44 FIELD GOAL MISS

After picking up a pair of fourth downs, a sack put the Huskers behind the chains. Kyle Cunanan’s 44-yard field goal missed wide right.

2Q 12:18 Northwestern is challenging the converted fourth down. The ruling is upheld for a 1st and 10 Nebraska at the NW25.

End 1Q Nebraska has a 1st and 10 from the NW35 upcoming.

Nebraska 7, Northwestern 3

1Q 3:28 FIELD GOAL NORTHWESTERN

A 37-yard completion on third down put the Wildcats into Husker territory, but the drive stalled. Northwestern drills the 40-yard field goal to get on the board.

Nebraska 7, Northwestern 0

1Q 7:49 TOUCHDOWN NEBRASKA

Emmett Johnson caps off the 65-yard drive with a 9-yard touchdown run.

1Q 11:51 Northwestern picks up one first down but a false start disrupts the next series. Jacory Barney Jr. is run into before he can catch the punt but the officials rule there was no kick-catch interference. Nebraska takes over at the NU31.

Northwestern calls Tails and loses the toss. Nebraska defers. The Wildcats receive to open the game.

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