No. 23 USC Avoids Nebraska’s Upset Bid, 21-17

LINCOLN—The Nebraska Cornhuskers are back at Memorial Stadium to open the month of November.

A 28-21 win over Northwestern last week earned Nebraska bowl eligbility before the end of October for the first time since 2016. Now into November, the Huskers are looking to take the next step with against the No. 23 USC Trojans on NBC. Follow along below for updates.

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Nebraska Athletics Postgame Notes

End 4Q USC runs out the clock.

4Q 1:26 TURNOVER ON DOWNS

Nebraska’s last chance at a comeback fails at the NU27.

4Q 3:27 USC’s drive stalls and the ensuing punt is downed at the NU02.

4Q 7:55 Nebraska is forced to punt. Archie Wilson’s boot is fair caught at the USC25.

USC 21, Nebraska 17

4Q 10:06 TOUCHDOWN USC

The Trojans use a trick play to pick up 43 yards and get gifted another 15 yards on a pass interference before scoring a short touchdown to take the lead.

Nebraska 17, USC 14

4Q 12:53 FIELD GOAL NEBRASKA

Nebraska drivess to the edge of the USC red zone. Kyle Cunanan’s 39-yard field goal sails through the uprights.

End 3Q Nebraska has a 2nd and 9 from the USC44 coming up.

Nebraska 14, USC 14

3Q 3:32 TOUCHDOWN USC

Jayden Maiava runs in the touchdown from 16 yards out. The two-point conversion is successful.

3Q 5:23 FIELD GOAL MISSED

With TJ Lateef in at quarterback (Dylan Raiola injured on the play where he fumbled), Nebraska drives to the USC 34 before the drive stalls. Kyle Cunanan’s 52-yard field goal hits the crossbar.

3Q 8:38 TURNOVER ON DOWNS

USC gets stuffed at midfield. Nebraska takes over at the NU46.

3Q 12:04 FUMBLE

Dylan Raiola loses the ball and USC recovers. The Trojans take over on their own 23.

3Q 13:32 INTERCEPTION

On the first play of the possession, Jayden Maiava throws an interception to Andrew Marshall. Nebraska takes over at the USC34.

3Q 13:36 Nebraska opens the half with a three-and-out. Archie Wilson’s punt goes just 32 yards to the USC26.

Halftime: Nebraska 14, USC 6

Nebraska Athletics Halftime Notes

End 2Q Nebraska runs out the clock.

2Q 0:30 Another intentional grounding derails a USC drive. The Trojan punt is returned by Jacory Barney Jr. to the NU18.

Nebraska 14, USC 6

2Q 1:37 TOUCHDOWN NEBRASKA

After a pass interference extends the drive, Emmett Johnson punches in the score from 10 yards out.

TWO MINUTE TIMEOUT

2Q 2:00 Nebraska has a 1st and 20 upcoming from the USC35.

Nebraska 7, USC 6

2Q 6:07 FIELD GOAL USC

An intentional grounding penalty derails the Trojan drive. A third-down scramble gets them back in range for the successful 49-yard kick.

2Q 10:29 Nebraska gets near midfield but is forced to punt. Archie Wilson’s punt is fair caught at the USC15.

Nebraska 7, USC 3

2Q 13:23 FIELD GOAL USC

A false start on fourth down stops the Trojan desire to go for the touchdown. The 24-yarder is good.

1Q 2:58 Nebraska answers with a three-and-out. An illegal formation on the punt adds five yards in USC’s favor to the end of the punt, giving the Trojans the ball at their own 19.

1Q 5:03 USC goes three-and-out for the second straight possession. The ensuing punt goes out at the NU39.

Nebraska 7, USC 0

1Q 6:29 TOUCHDOWN NEBRASKA

Dane Key reels in a touchdown catch to cap of a 14-play, 75-yard drive that took 7:01 off the clock.

1Q 13:30 USC goes three-and-out. The Trojan punt is returned by Jacory Barney Jr. for a couple of yards to the NU25.

With former Husker Tommie Frazier doing the coin toss, USC wins and takes the ball.

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