Herbert throws for 3 TDs and Oregon beats Nebraska 42-35
Justin Herbert threw for 365 yards and three touchdowns, and the Oregon Ducks spoiled Mike Riley's homecoming with a 42-35 victory over Nebraska on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Nebraska Cornhuskers
35
Oregon Ducks
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEB | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
| ORE | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
Autzen Stadium · 58,389 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | @ Illinois Fighting Illini | L 13-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Washington Huskies | L 10-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Oregon Ducks | L 14-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Indiana Hoosiers | L 17-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Maryland Terrapins | W 48-23 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:47 35-42
Mikale Wilbon 2 Yd Run (Drew Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 8:52 28-42
Stanley Morgan Jr. 28 Yd pass from Tanner Lee (Drew Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 12:50 21-42
Stanley Morgan Jr. 18 Yd pass from Tanner Lee (Drew Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 0:39 14-42
Dillon Mitchell 17 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Aidan Schneider Kick)
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Touchdown 2:40 14-35
Kani Benoit 5 Yd Run (Aidan Schneider Kick)
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Touchdown 7:10 14-28
Royce Freeman 1 Yd Run (Aidan Schneider Kick)
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Touchdown 13:26 14-21
Tre Bryant 5 Yd Run (Drew Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 0:00 7-21
Royce Freeman 2 Yd Run (Aidan Schneider Kick)
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Touchdown 3:03 7-14
De'Mornay Pierson-El 23 Yd pass from Tanner Lee (Drew Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 11:31 0-14
Charles Nelson 8 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Aidan Schneider Kick)
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Touchdown 13:42 0-7
Brenden Schooler 32 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Aidan Schneider Kick)
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ORE
3 plays, 18 yards, 2:06 · End of Game
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NEB 2:06
1 play, 0 yards, 0:11 · Interception
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ORE 2:17
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:30 · Punt
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NEB 2:47
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:47 35-42
Mikale Wilbon 2 Yd Run (Drew Brown Kick)
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ORE 4:56
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:54 · Fumble
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NEB 5:50
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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ORE 7:01
6 plays, 28 yards, 3:48 · Punt
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NEB 10:49
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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ORE 12:54
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:29 · Missed FG
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NEB 14:23
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:01 · Interception
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ORE 1:24
9 plays, 64 yards, 2:49 · Downs
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NEB 4:13
7 plays, 2 yards, 3:43 · Punt
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ORE 7:56
3 plays, 20 yards, 0:56 · Interception
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NEB 8:52
5 plays, 53 yards, 1:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:52 28-42
Stanley Morgan Jr. 28 Yd pass from Tanner Lee (Drew Brown Kick)
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ORE 10:48
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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NEB 12:50
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:50 21-42
Stanley Morgan Jr. 18 Yd pass from Tanner Lee (Drew Brown Kick)
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NEB
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:39 · Punt
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ORE 0:39
3 plays, 34 yards, 1:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:39 14-42
Dillon Mitchell 17 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Aidan Schneider Kick)
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NEB 1:47
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:53 · Interception
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ORE 2:40
7 plays, 70 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:40 14-35
Kani Benoit 5 Yd Run (Aidan Schneider Kick)
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NEB 4:37
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:33 · Punt
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ORE 7:10
8 plays, 73 yards, 3:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:10 14-28
Royce Freeman 1 Yd Run (Aidan Schneider Kick)
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NEB 10:10
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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ORE 11:14
6 plays, 35 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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NEB 13:26
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:26 14-21
Tre Bryant 5 Yd Run (Drew Brown Kick)
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ORE
8 plays, 75 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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NEB 3:03
10 plays, 95 yards, 5:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 7-21
Royce Freeman 2 Yd Run (Aidan Schneider Kick)
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Touchdown 3:03 7-14
De'Mornay Pierson-El 23 Yd pass from Tanner Lee (Drew Brown Kick)
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ORE 8:29
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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NEB 9:56
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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ORE 11:31
5 plays, 20 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:31 0-14
Charles Nelson 8 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Aidan Schneider Kick)
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Team Stats
NEB
ORE
19
1st Downs
22
2-14
3rd down efficiency
7-14
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
361
Total Yards
566
252
Passing
365
19/41
Comp/Att
25/33
6.1
Yards per pass
11.1
109
Rushing
201
29
Rushing Attempts
44
3.8
Yards per rush
4.6
3-25
Penalties
12-103
4
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
4
Interceptions thrown
1
29:22
Possession
30:38
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