Nebraska loses 17-14 to Oregon after fourth-quarter comeback

Oregon overcame a 14-6 deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Nebraska 17-14 at Autzen Stadium. After a slow start in which the Ducks amassed only 91 yards through three quarters, head coach Dan Lanning substituted quarterback Dylan Raiola for Brock Thomas. Raiola led a 20-play, 82-yard drive that ended with a four-yard touchdown pass to Jamari Johnson and a two-point conversion with 28 seconds remaining.

Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea completed 18 of 33 passes for 164 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and also led the team’s rushing attack with 13 carries for 38 yards and a touchdown. The Cornhuskers recorded 207 total yards of offense and averaged about 2.4 yards per rush, while Oregon’s rushing leaders posted modest numbers, including Mekhi Nelson with 11 carries for 25 yards.

Key moments included a punt that resulted in a turnover deep in Nebraska territory after a kneel-down by returner Archie Wilson, and an interception by Colandrea that set up Oregon’s final scoring drive. Nebraska’s defense limited Oregon to 17 points, but the offense could not generate enough scoring opportunities to secure the win.

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen were not quoted in the report, but analysts noted that the team’s blocking on running plays was inconsistent and that the offense struggled to convert opportunities in the red zone. The loss follows a 20-17 defeat to Indiana the previous week, extending Nebraska’s series of narrow defeats against strong defensive opponents.