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.
Most recent updates at the top.
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.
NO ONE WAS TOUCHING CALEB KOMOLAFE 💥 @NUFBFamily
📺: FS1 pic.twitter.com/JQU3II1TpA
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 25, 2025
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.
This touchdown from @HuskerFootball‘s Nyziah Hunter 🙌🙌
📺: FS1 pic.twitter.com/kF2Qtg5MsC
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 25, 2025
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.
First career INT @HuskerFootball‘s Donovan Jones!
📺: FS1 pic.twitter.com/L9qmTWMxf9
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 25, 2025
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.
KENNETH WILLIAMS 95-YARD KICKOFF RETURN TD!! 😱 @HuskerFootball pic.twitter.com/bgjHuHttSS
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 25, 2025
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.
Nebraska strikes first! 🔥
Emmett Johnson takes it in for @HuskerFootball! pic.twitter.com/ECfhm8NaAB
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 25, 2025
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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