Nebraska football falls to Indiana 20-17 in competitive matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
On October 10, Nebraska faced 7th-ranked Indiana at Memorial Stadium, losing 20-17. Nebraska took a 17-6 lead into the fourth quarter after a touchdown by Anthony Colandrea, but two late touchdown receptions by Nick Marsh secured the victory for Indiana. Despite the loss, Nebraska showed significant competitive spirit throughout the game. Head coach Matt Rhule emphasized that close losses are no longer acceptable and pointed to upcoming challenges, including a game against Oregon next week. Dylan Raiola's status remains uncertain as he was reportedly benched against UCLA.
- •Nebraska led 17-6 in the fourth quarter against Indiana.
- •Anthony Colandrea scored Nebraska's touchdown in the second half.
- •Indiana's Nick Marsh caught two critical touchdown passes late in the game.
- •Nebraska aims to regroup ahead of their next game against Oregon.
- •Close losses continue to plague Nebraska in games against ranked teams.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — The Morning After: Nebraska Football Proved It Can Compete with Anybody – Moral Victories Are Over
"This isn’t about a 31-0 losing streak to Top 25 teams. It’s about a team that can compete with anybody.
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