Indiana mounts late comeback to defeat Nebraska 20-17

Indiana mounts late comeback to defeat Nebraska 20-17

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Sports Illustrated reported that the Indiana Hoosiers rallied to defeat the Nebraska Huskers 20-17 after Nebraska surrendered a 17-6 lead with just over 12 minutes remaining at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Oct 8, 2026. Matt Rhule's Nebraska program, boosted by new facilities and an improved recruiting ranking, faced Indiana under Curt Cignetti, according to Sports Illustrated. Entering the game, the Huskers were 5-0 for the first time since 2016 and hoped to secure their first win over a ranked opponent in a decade, Sports Illustrated noted. Indiana, also 5-0 and ranked No.

 7, entered the matchup as defending conference champion, Sports Illustrated added. Quarterback Josh Hoover led Indiana's fourth-quarter rally, delivering a 44-yard touchdown pass to Nick Marsh on fourth down, as ESPN detailed. CBS Sports highlighted Hoover's poise under pressure in the comeback. Despite outgaining Nebraska in total yards and other statistical categories, the Cornhuskers could not score again, Sports Illustrated observed.

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Matt Rhule Curt Cignetti Nebraska Huskers Indiana Hoosiers

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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Memorial Stadium

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12 octobre 2026
2 au total
Nebraska Snatches Defeat from the Jaws of Victory. Again.
Nebraska Snatches Defeat from the Jaws of Victory. Again.

Sports Illustrated • 12 oct. 21h59

Nebraska held a 17-6 advantage with just over 12 minutes left but failed to score again, allowing Indiana to come back and win 20-17.

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Indiana Result, Optimistic for the Future
Indiana Result, Optimistic for the Future

Sports Illustrated • 12 oct. 00h49

Nebraska lost 20-17 to Indiana despite dominating most statistical categories, prompting mixed reactions about coach Matt Rhule's progress.

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11 octobre 2026
1 au total
Habitual Heartbreak as Hoosiers Handle Huskers with Late Hoover Heroics
Habitual Heartbreak as Hoosiers Handle Huskers with Late Hoover Heroics

Sports Illustrated • 11 oct. 12h47

The #7 Indiana Hoosiers overcame an 11-point deficit in the final minutes to beat Nebraska 20-17, capitalising on two long touchdowns following defensive lapses by the Cornhuskers.

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10 octobre 2026
6 au total
Postgame notes: 2026 Nebraska football vs. Indiana
Postgame notes: 2026 Nebraska football vs. Indiana

HuskerMax • 10 oct. 23h01

Nebraska lost to Indiana, dropping its all-time record to 9-12-3, while quarterback Anthony Colandrea posted 310 yards of total offense and several players set personal milestones.

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Indiana football win vs Nebraska Cornhuskers sets up Ohio State showdown
Indiana football win vs Nebraska Cornhuskers sets up Ohio State showdown

IndyStar • 10 oct. 21h58

The Hoosiers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Nebraska 20-17, extending their winning streak and earning a home game against Ohio State next week.

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Nebraska's stunning collapse just the latest Cornhusker head-scratcher as Indiana's winning streak lives on
Nebraska's stunning collapse just the latest Cornhusker head-scratcher as Indiana's winning streak lives on

Yahoo Sports • 10 oct. 21h00

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.

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Nebraska blows fourth-quarter lead against No. 7 Indiana, extends top-25 losing streak to 31 games
Nebraska blows fourth-quarter lead against No. 7 Indiana, extends top-25 losing streak to 31 games

CBS Sports • 10 oct. 20h16

Nebraska surrendered a 14-point fourth-quarter lead to No. 7 Indiana, extending its streak of losses to top-25 teams to 31 games.

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Josh Hoover gets his Fernando Mendoza moment as Indiana escapes Nebraska scare
Josh Hoover gets his Fernando Mendoza moment as Indiana escapes Nebraska scare

CBS Sports • 10 oct. 20h11

Quarterback Josh Hoover rallied Indiana from a 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure a 20-17 win at Nebraska, highlighting his ability to perform under pressure.

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Marsh's 4th-down TD gives Indiana comeback win over Nebraska
Marsh's 4th-down TD gives Indiana comeback win over Nebraska

ESPN • 10 oct. 20h00

Nick Marsh caught a 44-yard touchdown pass on fourth down, giving No. 7 Indiana a lead that it held to defeat Nebraska 20-17 on Saturday.

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9 octobre 2026
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Three Reasons Why Nebraska Will Win; Three Reasons Why Nebraska Will Lose vs. Indiana
Three Reasons Why Nebraska Will Win; Three Reasons Why Nebraska Will Lose vs. Indiana

Sports Illustrated • 09 oct. 14h09

Nebraska, a 5-0 underdog, will play defending champion Indiana, also 5-0, at Memorial Stadium, with both teams seeking to prove their worth in the conference.

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8 octobre 2026
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Four Storylines to Watch in Huskers' Clash with No. 7 Indiana
Four Storylines to Watch in Huskers' Clash with No. 7 Indiana

Sports Illustrated • 08 oct. 13h21

Nebraska, now 5-0 for the first time since 2016, will host No. 7 Indiana, seeking its first win over a ranked team in ten years.

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6 octobre 2026
2 au total
For One Husker, Nebraska’s Matchup With Indiana Means the World
For One Husker, Nebraska’s Matchup With Indiana Means the World

Sports Illustrated • 06 oct. 21h54

Nebraska senior lineman Gunnar Gottula, a Lincoln native, says the game against top-ranked Indiana holds personal significance as the Huskers aim to prove they are back among the nation’s elite.

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Nebraska Coach Matt Rhule Taking a Different Path than Indiana’s Curt Cignetti
Nebraska Coach Matt Rhule Taking a Different Path than Indiana’s Curt Cignetti

Sports Illustrated • 06 oct. 14h29

Matt Rhule's Nebraska team, backed by recent facility upgrades and a higher recruiting ranking, faces Indiana, led by Curt Cignetti, in a matchup that highlights differing program trajectories.

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