Huskers hold off Maryland Terrapins 48-23 at Memorial Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Maryland Terrapins 48-23 on October 3, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Despite a first-half lead for Maryland, Nebraska’s defense made crucial plays that turned the game. The Terrapins outgained Nebraska in total yardage but struggled with consistency, particularly in the second half. Nebraska’s offense found its rhythm after a slow start, scoring more effectively in the later quarters to secure the victory. Looking ahead, Nebraska prepares to face Indiana next week, needing to minimize lapses to maintain momentum.
- •Maryland led in total yards but fell behind in scoring.
- •Nebraska's defense scored on interception returns.
- •Nebraska's offense improved significantly after a poor first quarter.
- •Anthony Colandrea contributed with runs despite passing inconsistencies.
- •Next, Nebraska faces Indiana, aiming for a stronger overall performance.
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Report Card: Huskers 48, Maryland Terrapins 23
"Going down at halftime and finally able to connect to Nebraska’s barely functioning wifi in Memorial Stadium, I came across this tweet that made me wonder if I was at the same game. Not that his stats were wrong, mind you. It’s just that Maryland accounted for 196 of those yards on five broken plays. […]
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