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Nebraska completes non-conference slate, defeating North Dakota 34-7

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 9:55 PM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Nebraska completes non-conference slate, defeating North Dakota 34-7

Summary

Nebraska secured a 34-7 victory over North Dakota on September 22, 2026, finishing its non-conference schedule with a perfect 3-0 record. The Cornhuskers exceeded nearly all offensive targets, scoring more than the targeted 32 points and allowing no sacks against their quarterback, Anthony Colandrea. Defensive highlights included five sacks and a crucial fourth-down stop in the red zone, which marked Nebraska's first red zone scoring stop in over a year. Despite the win, there are ongoing discussions regarding the performance of the special teams, particularly the punting unit. Nebraska will be without tight end Carter Nelson for their upcoming game against Michigan State due to a knee injury.

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By the Numbers

•Nebraska finished its non-conference schedule 3-0.
•The offense scored 34 points, exceeding its target of 32.
•Defensively, Nebraska recorded five sacks and a key red zone stop.
•Carter Nelson will miss the next game against Michigan State due to injury.
•Concerns linger over the punting unit's effectiveness.

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9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Nebraska Special Teams Aren’t the Problem, and Neither Is Archie Wilson

What they're saying

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Nebraska beat North Dakota 34-7, finished the non-conference schedule 3-0, and hit almost every offensive target we set for the 2026 season. So of course the loudest conversation online is about Nebraska special teams, and specifically about the punter. We’ll get there, and I have thoughts. First, the numbers. The offense cleared nearly every bar […]
— Yahoo Sports

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