Nebraska’s quarterback Dylan Raiola led his team to a 28-10 victory over Purdue in a Big Ten Conference matchup. The game started off scoreless, with Purdue holding a 3-0 lead late into the third quarter. However, the Cornhuskers came back strong and scored 28 unanswered points, securing the win. Raiola threw for 257 yards and a touchdown during the game.
The turning point came when Nebraska took the lead at 7-3 on Raiola’s 6-yard touchdown pass to Jahmal Banks in the third quarter. They extended their lead to 14-3 with a fourth-down, 1-yard touchdown by Dante Dowdell early in the fourth quarter. Nebraska further solidified their victory with a 25-yard TD run by Jacory Barney Jr. and John Bullock’s 29-yard interception return for a touchdown.
Purdue managed to score a 15-yard touchdown with 1:29 left in the game, but it was not enough to overcome Nebraska’s lead. Purdue’s quarterback Hudson Card had a solid performance, going 18 of 25 passing for 174 yards.
Both teams faced challenges throughout the game, with missed field goals, penalties, and touchdowns called back for various infractions. Nebraska’s defense held Purdue to just 50 rushing yards, showcasing their strong performance on the field.
Nebraska finished the game with 161 rushing yards, a significant improvement in the second half. However, they also had their share of mistakes with two blocked field goals and 11 penalties for 94 yards. Purdue, on the other hand, struggled with 13 penalties for 165 yards, including six flags for pass interference.
Up next, Nebraska will host Rutgers, while Purdue will be facing Wisconsin in their upcoming games. Both teams will be looking to learn from their mistakes and improve in their next matchups.
