Nebraska Cornhuskers fall to Washington in 17-10 defeat

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Nebraska Cornhuskers fall to Washington in 17-10 defeat
Summary

The Nebraska Cornhuskers lost to the Washington Huskies 17-10 on October 31, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Despite having an extra week to prepare, Nebraska's rushing game faltered, managing only 78 total yards across four quarters. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea struggled, completing only 54.5% of his passes, with three interceptions, including a critical pick-six in the final moments. Defensive efforts went unrewarded as Nebraska failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities deep in Washington's territory. The loss marks Nebraska's third consecutive defeat, raising frustrations among fans.

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  • •Nebraska gained only 78 rushing yards throughout the game.
  • •Anthony Colandrea threw three interceptions, including a pick-six.
  • •The loss is Nebraska's third straight defeat.
  • •Fans expressed frustration with the team's performance and game strategy.
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What they're saying
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Three games in a row. This one is inexcusable. 78. 15. 31. 6. Rushing yards by the quarter for the Nebraska Cornhuskers in their 17-10 loss to Washington. When you have an extra week to prepare, you can’t NOT prepare. You can’t abandon the philosophy that helped get you there. But yet again, we saw […]

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