Dwayne McDougle's pick-6 propels Nebraska past Maryland, 48-23
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Dwayne McDougle III's 81-yard interception return for a touchdown helped Nebraska secure a 48-23 victory over Maryland on Saturday in Lincoln. The Cornhuskers, now 5-0 and 2-0 in the Big Ten, turned the game around after being down 23-14 in the second quarter. Maryland struggled, particularly in the second half, managing just 62 yards of offense after accumulating 300 in the first. Nebraska's offense was bolstered by Anthony Colandrea, who had 108 rushing yards and three touchdown passes, while Malik Washington's three interceptions significantly contributed to Maryland's loss. The Cornhuskers will face defending national champion Indiana next week, while Maryland visits Ohio State.
- •Nebraska improves to 5-0, 2-0 Big Ten
- •Maryland drops to 2-3, 0-2 in conference
- •Colandrea rushes for 108 yards, throws three TDs
- •Combined 28 penalties set a Bowl Subdivision record
- •Next games: Nebraska vs Indiana, Maryland at Ohio State
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Dwayne McDougle's pick-6 turns game Nebraska's way in a 48-23 victory over Maryland
"(AP) — Dwayne McDougle III's 81-yard interception return for a touchdown sparked Nebraska in the first half, and the Cornhuskers all but shut down Maryland after that in a penalty-filled 48-23 victory Saturday.The Cornhuskers (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) are out to their best start since 2016 with defending national champion and sixth-ranked Indiana coming to Memorial Stadium next week.
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