Haarberg runs and passes for touchdowns, Nebraska's defense shines in 17-9 win over Northwestern
— Nebraska's success in Matt Rhule's first season is going to depend on his defense. That much was clear in a 17-9 win over Northwestern on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northwestern Wildcats
9
Nebraska Cornhuskers
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| NEB | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) · 86,769 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Oregon Ducks | L 26-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights | W 42-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Michigan State Spartans | W 24-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Ball State Cardinals | W 45-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/2/26 | vs Penn State Nittany Lions | W 34-13 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 11:09 9-17
Jack Olsen 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:03 6-17
Malachi Coleman 44 Yd pass from Heinrich Haarberg (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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Touchdown 0:23 6-10
Heinrich Haarberg 3 Yd Run (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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Field Goal 5:48 6-3
Jack Olsen 37 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:11 3-3
Tristan Alvano 47 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:18 3-0
Jack Olsen 45 Yd Field Goal
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NEB
2 plays, -8 yards, 1:21 · End of Game
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NU 1:21
6 plays, 1 yard, 1:38 · Downs
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NEB 2:59
4 plays, 23 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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NU 4:39
6 plays, 12 yards, 4:00 · Punt
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NEB 8:39
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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NU 11:09
6 plays, 68 yards, 2:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:09 9-17
Jack Olsen 25 Yd Field Goal
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NEB 14:03
1 play, 44 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:03 6-17
Malachi Coleman 44 Yd pass from Heinrich Haarberg (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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NU 14:10
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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NEB 0:51
4 plays, 29 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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NU 3:45
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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NEB 5:41
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:25 · Punt
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NU 6:06
8 plays, 29 yards, 3:47 · Missed FG
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NEB 9:53
6 plays, 10 yards, 3:27 · Punt
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NU 13:20
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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NU
4 plays, 18 yards, 0:23 · Interception
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NEB 0:23
10 plays, 77 yards, 5:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:23 6-10
Heinrich Haarberg 3 Yd Run (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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NU 5:48
10 plays, 73 yards, 5:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:48 6-3
Jack Olsen 37 Yd Field Goal
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NEB 11:20
7 plays, 27 yards, 4:47 · Punt
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NU 1:07
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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NEB 3:11
9 plays, 35 yards, 4:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:11 3-3
Tristan Alvano 47 Yd Field Goal
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NU 7:18
5 plays, -14 yards, 2:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:18 3-0
Jack Olsen 45 Yd Field Goal
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NEB 9:39
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:54 · Interception
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NU 10:33
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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NEB 12:02
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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NU 13:26
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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NEB 14:53
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · Interception
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
NU
NEB
12
1st Downs
14
3-15
3rd down efficiency
4-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
257
Total Yards
248
176
Passing
85
12/23
Comp/Att
8/17
7.7
Yards per pass
5.0
81
Rushing
163
39
Rushing Attempts
39
2.1
Yards per rush
4.2
8-75
Penalties
3-30
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
2
30:52
Possession
29:08
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