No. 24 Huskers turn to defense to put away S. Alabama 35-21
Nebraska scored two defensive touchdowns and one on special teams, bailing out a sluggish offense and leading the No. 24 Cornhuskers to a 35-21 victory over South Alabama on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Alabama Jaguars
21
Nebraska Cornhuskers
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
| NEB | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) · 89,502 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 26-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 20-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Marshall Thundering Herd | L 13-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 56-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UL Monroe Warhawks | W 52-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 14:53 21-35
Alex Davis 0 Yd Fumble Return (Dylan Jorgensen Kick)
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Touchdown 2:17 21-28
Khameron Taylor 13 Yd pass from Cephus Johnson (Frankie Onate Kick)
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Touchdown 6:47 14-28
Davyn Flenord 9 Yd pass from Cephus Johnson (Frankie Onate Kick)
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Touchdown 11:32 7-28
JD Spielman 76 Yd Punt Return (Dylan Jorgensen Kick)
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Touchdown 13:11 7-21
Eric Lee Jr. 38 Yd Interception Return (Dylan Jorgensen Kick)
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Touchdown 9:15 7-14
Dedrick Mills 1 Yd Run (Dylan Jorgensen Kick)
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Touchdown 5:32 7-7
Cephus Johnson 3 Yd Run (Frankie Onate Kick)
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Touchdown 12:19 0-7
Dedrick Mills 1 Yd Run (Dylan Jorgensen Kick)
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NEB
1 play, -4 yards, 0:18 · End of Game
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USA 0:18
8 plays, 59 yards, 2:03 · Downs
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NEB 2:21
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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USA 4:42
2 plays, 9 yards, 0:40 · Interception
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NEB 5:22
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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USA 7:28
8 plays, 37 yards, 4:08 · Interception
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NEB 11:36
2 plays, 19 yards, 0:33 · Fumble
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USA 12:09
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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USA 14:53
2 plays, -11 yards, 0:44 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:53 21-35
Alex Davis 0 Yd Fumble Return (Dylan Jorgensen Kick)
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NEB 0:37
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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USA 2:17
6 plays, 58 yards, 2:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:17 21-28
Khameron Taylor 13 Yd pass from Cephus Johnson (Frankie Onate Kick)
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NEB 4:59
5 plays, 34 yards, 1:48 · Interception
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USA 6:47
3 plays, 13 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:47 14-28
Davyn Flenord 9 Yd pass from Cephus Johnson (Frankie Onate Kick)
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USA 8:11
6 plays, 12 yards, 3:21 · Fumble
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USA 11:32
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:39 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:32 7-28
JD Spielman 76 Yd Punt Return (Dylan Jorgensen Kick)
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USA 13:11
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:49 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:11 7-21
Eric Lee Jr. 38 Yd Interception Return (Dylan Jorgensen Kick)
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USA
1 play, 4 yards, 0:19 · End of Half
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NEB 0:19
11 plays, 51 yards, 1:39 · Missed FG
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USA 1:58
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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NEB 2:55
6 plays, 5 yards, 3:17 · Punt
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USA 6:12
5 plays, 26 yards, 3:03 · Punt
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NEB 9:15
12 plays, 42 yards, 4:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:15 7-14
Dedrick Mills 1 Yd Run (Dylan Jorgensen Kick)
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USA 13:39
5 plays, 8 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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NEB 0:55
4 plays, 5 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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USA 2:57
3 plays, 22 yards, 0:54 · Fumble
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NEB 3:51
5 plays, 24 yards, 1:41 · Downs
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USA 5:32
9 plays, 41 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:32 7-7
Cephus Johnson 3 Yd Run (Frankie Onate Kick)
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NEB 8:42
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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USA 9:59
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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NEB 12:19
9 plays, 81 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:19 0-7
Dedrick Mills 1 Yd Run (Dylan Jorgensen Kick)
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
USA
NEB
19
1st Downs
15
7-18
3rd down efficiency
6-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
314
Total Yards
276
231
Passing
178
19/35
Comp/Att
13/22
6.6
Yards per pass
8.1
83
Rushing
98
44
Rushing Attempts
44
1.9
Yards per rush
2.2
7-44
Penalties
8-64
5
Turnovers
3
2
Fumbles lost
2
3
Interceptions thrown
1
34:13
Possession
25:47
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