Thompson throws 2 TDs, Nebraska rallies to beat Rutgers
— While he may have been the last player to get back on the field after halftime, a banged-up Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson was center stage in the final 30 minutes.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Nebraska Cornhuskers
14
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
13
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEB | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| RUTG | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
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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 8:54 14-13
Trey Palmer 27 Yd pass from Casey Thompson (Timmy Bleekrode Kick)
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Touchdown 10:35 7-13
Travis Vokolek 7 Yd pass from Casey Thompson (Timmy Bleekrode Kick)
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Field Goal 6:30 0-13
Jude McAtamney 40 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:29 0-10
Jude McAtamney 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:22 0-7
Noah Vedral 21 Yd Run (Jude McAtamney Kick)
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NEB
1 play, -1 yard, 0:48 · End of Game
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RUTG 0:48
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:15 · Interception
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NEB 1:03
9 plays, 29 yards, 5:01 · Punt
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RUTG 6:04
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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NEB 8:54
1 play, 27 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:54 14-13
Trey Palmer 27 Yd pass from Casey Thompson (Timmy Bleekrode Kick)
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RUTG 9:00
2 plays, -7 yards, 0:50 · Interception
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NEB 9:50
5 plays, 14 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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RUTG 12:52
6 plays, 22 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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NEB 0:31
8 plays, 42 yards, 3:15 · Downs
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RUTG 3:46
7 plays, 25 yards, 2:38 · Interception
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NEB 6:24
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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RUTG 8:28
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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NEB 10:35
9 plays, 70 yards, 4:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:35 7-13
Travis Vokolek 7 Yd pass from Casey Thompson (Timmy Bleekrode Kick)
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RUTG
6 plays, 13 yards, 1:03 · Downs
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NEB 1:03
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:17 · Punt
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RUTG 1:20
7 plays, 41 yards, 3:16 · Punt
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NEB 4:36
5 plays, 48 yards, 1:54 · Interception
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RUTG 6:30
7 plays, 43 yards, 2:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:30 0-13
Jude McAtamney 40 Yd Field Goal
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NEB 9:02
5 plays, 18 yards, 3:00 · Punt
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RUTG 12:02
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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NEB 13:28
3 plays, -13 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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RUTG 0:31
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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NEB 1:16
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:13 · Interception
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RUTG 2:29
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:29 0-10
Jude McAtamney 25 Yd Field Goal
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NEB 3:56
6 plays, 32 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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RUTG 6:26
8 plays, 49 yards, 3:52 · Punt
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NEB 10:18
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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RUTG 12:22
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:22 0-7
Noah Vedral 21 Yd Run (Jude McAtamney Kick)
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
NEB
RUTG
18
1st Downs
14
4-15
3rd down efficiency
4-16
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
304
Total Yards
348
232
Passing
233
24/37
Comp/Att
12/30
6.3
Yards per pass
7.8
72
Rushing
115
29
Rushing Attempts
38
2.5
Yards per rush
3.0
9-67
Penalties
9-97
2
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
3
31:40
Possession
28:20
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