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The No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers enter Big Ten Conference play after finishing 3-0 in the non-conference portion of the season. The Huskers are off to their best start since 2016, allowing the fewest points through the first three games since 2005. The team stands tall with true freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola, who’s 59-of-80 passing for 670 yards and five touchdowns.
The run game continues to be a driving force, with 514 yards and two running backs cracking 100 yards total through the first three games.
Nebraska will now prepare for their Big Ten opener, as they host Illinois at Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for Friday night at 7:00 p.m. CT and the game can be seen on Fox.
This will be the final game of a four-game homestand. The game will also mark Nebraska’s 400th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium, a streak which dates back to 1962.
With the conference schedule in front of Nebraska, head coach Matt Rhule knows the importance of each matchup ahead.
Here are the rankings for Nebraska’s remaining Big Ten opponents.
Aug 31, 2024; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Ethan Garbers (4) throws an end zone interception against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-USA TODAY Sports
The Bruins started conference play this past Saturday against Indiana, and the Hoosiers delivered quite the introduction to the Big Ten.
The 42-13 blowout loss showed that UCLA is a shell of its 2023 counterpart. Its defense surrendered 307 passing yards and four touchdowns off 25 completions. Quarterback Ethan Garbers meanwhile threw just 14-of-23 for 137 yards and an interception.
Garbers also fumbled the ball on UCLA’s first offensive snap, which Indiana recovered and swiftly scored on…
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Author : Cornhuskers Wire
Publish date : 2024-09-18 11:15:00
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