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Nebraska LB Marques Watson-Trent Records First Sack as Husker, Ives Makes Waves in Running Back Room
The Cornhuskers extended their non-conference winning streak to nine games by outgaining Houston Christian 320-52 and scoring on all first eight drives.
Nebraska defeated Houston Christian 59-7 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, improving to 3-0 this season.
The Huskers dominated the game, leading 38-0 at halftime after strong offensive and defensive plays limited Houston Christian to 52 yards.
Key contributors included Dylan Raiola with 222 passing yards and two touchdowns, Emmett Johnson scoring two rushing touchdowns, and Jacory Barney and Cortez Mills each securing their first career touchdowns.
Riley Van Poppel forced a strip sack that Williams Nwaneri recovered and returned 29 yards for Nebraska's first non-offensive touchdown, pushing the lead to 31-0.
The victory extends Nebraska's non-conference winning streak to nine games and sets up their Big Ten opener against Michigan next weekend at Memorial Stadium.