US EditionHuskers Clinch Bowl Eligibility After Defeating Wildcats in Memorial Stadium
Nebraska Huskers secured bowl eligibility with a 28-21 win, highlighted by a 95-yard kickoff return touchdown and Nyziah Hunter’s fifth touchdown of the season.
- On Saturday, the Nebraska Huskers football team defeated the Northwestern Wildcats football team 28-21 in a one-score game at Memorial Stadium, Lincoln.
- Kenneth Williams returned the second-half kickoff 95 yards and Dylan Raiola connected with Nyziah Hunter on a 12-yard touchdown to build Nebraska's early lead.
- Emmett Johnson carried 27 times for 124 yards and scored the go-ahead four-yard touchdown, while Nebraska defense's second-half takeaways led directly to decisive points.
- Clinching bowl eligibility, the Huskers earned their sixth win this season, and Matt Rhule said `Our guys showed tremendous resolve`.
- Nebraska will host USC Trojans at Memorial Stadium, Lincoln on Nov. 1, while Northwestern travels to Southern California on Nov. 7.
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Shatel: How Emmett Johnson's touchdown set the tone for Nebraska's win over Northwestern
Emmett Johnson's touchdown set the tone for the day. He would not be denied. At times he had to make his own yards. Which he did. Nebraska threw the first punch. And that launched a game of breathless twists and…
Nebraska reaches bowl eligibility in consecutive seasons with gritty win over Northwestern
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Huskers pulled out a close win Saturday afternoon versus Northwestern, defeating the Wildcats 28-21. FINISHED THE FIGHT. pic.twitter.com/0k9qqOej3M — Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) October 25, 2025 At the half, the Big Red’s lead was just 7-6. Emmett Johnson scoring the lone touchdown. To open up the second half, Lincoln native Kenneth Williams returned the kickoff for...
Four Observations From Nebraska's Win vs. Northwestern
Nebraska improved to 6-2 with a 28-21 win over Northwestern. The Huskers got special contributions from several spots, including Emmett Johnson and the special teams units. Plus, some thoughts on Saturday's officials.
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