Nebraska falls to Indiana despite strong third-down play and standout performances

Nebraska was defeated by Indiana, moving its historical series record to 9-12-3 overall and 6-9-2 in Lincoln. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea accounted for 310 yards of total offense, combining 263 passing yards with 47 rushing yards, marking his fifth 250-plus yard game in six outings. He capped his effort with a 39-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, his second run of at least 35 yards in two games after a career-long 51-yard rush against Maryland.

Freshman running back Nyziah Hunter recorded his first rushing touchdown, a 10-yard score in the opening quarter, and posted season highs with five receptions for 43 yards. Tight end Luke Lindenmeyer matched his career-high with seven catches for 45 yards, bringing his career total to 53 receptions and placing him among the few Nebraska tight ends with 50 or more catches.

Nebraska converted 10 of 19 third-down attempts, including 8 of 11 in the first half, while limiting Indiana to a single conversion on ten tries. The Huskers' defense held the Hoosiers to 65 rushing yards on 22 carries and 328 total yards, well below Indiana’s season averages of 252.6 rushing yards and 490.6 total yards per game.

Receiver Jacory Barney Jr. tallied nine catches for 108 yards, achieving his second 100-yard receiving game of the season and extending his streak of catches to 32 consecutive games, the fifth-longest in program history. Sophomore punter Archie Wilson delivered a career-long 68-yard punt and averaged 57.3 yards on three punts, narrowly missing the school record.