Indiana rallies to defeat Nebraska 20-17, extending 22-game winning streak
Indiana overcame a 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Nebraska 20-17, marking the Hoosiers' 22nd consecutive win and Nebraska's 31st loss to a ranked opponent since 2016.
Indiana staged a late comeback to defeat Nebraska 20-17 on Saturday, snapping a potential 17-6 lead for the Cornhuskers with just over ten minutes remaining. Quarterback Josh Hoover connected with receiver Nick Marsh for 44- and 75-yard touchdowns on consecutive possessions in the fourth quarter, securing the win and extending Indiana's overall winning streak to 22 games.
The loss marks Nebraska's 31st defeat against ranked teams since September 2016 and its eighth consecutive home loss decided by three points or fewer. Coach Matt Rhule acknowledged a missed timeout before the decisive fourth-down play, noting that the Huskers misidentified Indiana's personnel package.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti praised his players for staying composed after a slow first half, saying they "took a deep breath and relaxed and forgot all the garbage in the first half." He also highlighted Marsh's performance, noting the receiver's ability to get free in a bunched formation that had previously been used by Kansas.
Hoover finished with 12 completions, 17 touchdowns on the season and no interceptions, a notable improvement from his previous college career. Nebraska will travel to Oregon next week, while Indiana prepares for a matchup against Ohio State later in the season.