Nebraska Cornhuskers @ Northwestern Wildcats
5-2, 1-2 Away
29
5-2, 1-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NEB | 3 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 29 |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
6-2, 4-1 Home
28
6-2, 4-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
543
Total Yards
301
3
Turnovers
0
26
1st Downs
14
7-57
Penalties
5-45
3/14
3rd Down
5/20
0/1
4th Down
2/2
47:09
Possession
27:35
Game Information
Evanston, IL
1st Quarter
Field Goal
11:21 - 1st
3
NEB
0
NW
NEBRASKA 27 yard field goal GOOD.
nebraska drive: 8 plays 65 yards, 02:21 nebraska fg, 2:21
Touchdown
1:35 - 1st
3
NEB
6
NW
NORTHWESTERN pass complete for a touchdown.
northwstrn drive: 3 plays 14 yards, 01:19 northwstrn td, 1:19
Extra Point
1:35 - 1st
3
NEB
7
NW
NORTHWESTERN Extra point GOOD.
northwstrn drive: 3 plays 14 yards, 01:19 northwstrn td, 1:19
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
8:25 - 2nd
9
NEB
7
NW
NEBRASKA pass complete for a touchdown.
nebraska drive: 2 plays 45 yards, 00:44 nebraska td, 0:44
Extra Point
8:25 - 2nd
10
NEB
7
NW
NEBRASKA Extra point GOOD.
nebraska drive: 2 plays 45 yards, 00:44 nebraska td, 0:44
Touchdown
1:25 - 2nd
10
NEB
13
NW
NORTHWESTERN pass complete for a touchdown.
northwstrn drive: 8 plays 50 yards, 02:38 northwstrn td, 2:38
Extra Point
1:25 - 2nd
10
NEB
14
NW
NORTHWESTERN Extra point GOOD.
northwstrn drive: 8 plays 50 yards, 02:38 northwstrn td, 2:38
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
12:17 - 3rd
10
NEB
20
NW
NORTHWESTERN rush for a touchdown.
northwstrn drive: 4 plays 93 yards, 00:47 northwstrn td, 0:47
Extra Point
12:17 - 3rd
10
NEB
21
NW
NORTHWESTERN Extra point GOOD.
northwstrn drive: 4 plays 93 yards, 00:47 northwstrn td, 0:47
Touchdown
1:09 - 3rd
16
NEB
21
NW
NEBRASKA rush for a touchdown.
nebraska drive: 6 plays 49 yards, 02:31 nebraska td, 2:31
4th Quarter
Touchdown
8:31 - 4th
16
NEB
27
NW
NORTHWESTERN rush for a touchdown.
northwstrn drive: 11 plays 52 yards, 03:52 northwstrn td, 3:52
Extra Point
8:31 - 4th
16
NEB
28
NW
NORTHWESTERN Extra point GOOD.
northwstrn drive: 11 plays 52 yards, 03:52 northwstrn td, 3:52
Touchdown
5:55 - 4th
22
NEB
28
NW
NEBRASKA pass complete for a touchdown.
nebraska drive: 9 plays 80 yards, 02:36 nebraska td, 2:36
Extra Point
5:55 - 4th
23
NEB
28
NW
NEBRASKA Extra point GOOD.
nebraska drive: 9 plays 80 yards, 02:36 nebraska td, 2:36
Touchdown
2:08 - 4th
29
NEB
28
NW
NEBRASKA pass complete for a touchdown.
nebraska drive: 6 plays 76 yards, 02:02 nebraska td, 2:02
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2026 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| USC | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Washington | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
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15h
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19h
