Nebraska defeats Ohio in home season opener

Nebraska secured a 49-21 home victory over Ohio on Saturday after scoring 21 unanswered points in the final period. The game remained competitive deep into the second half, with the Cornhuskers holding a narrow 28-21 lead with under 10 minutes remaining. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea remained in the game until the final two minutes, adding a late touchdown pass against Ohio's backup defensive unit. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule noted the extreme heat at the venue and emphasized a need for better red-zone execution despite the late flurry of points. The Cornhuskers hold a 15-12 record over the last 27 games under Rhule. Nebraska will host Bowling Green next week before playing North Dakota and eventually beginning Big Ten play against Michigan State on September 26.

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