Nebraska football loses to Oregon 17-14 in late-night matchup
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Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Nebraska fell to Oregon 17-14 on October 20 in a tense game that featured a late rally by the Ducks. Former Husker Dylan Raiola led Oregon with an 11-point unanswered drive in the fourth quarter, resulting in the decisive touchdown under a minute left. Despite strong performances from quarterback Anthony Colandrea and wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer, Nebraska's offensive inconsistencies and special teams errors hampered their chances. The game revealed ongoing issues in Nebraska's offense, particularly in running and the offensive line. Following this loss, Nebraska enters a bye week before facing upcoming Big Ten opponents.
- •Nebraska scores 14 points against Oregon's strong defense.
- •Dylan Raiola leads a late touchdown drive for Oregon.
- •Anthony Colandrea throws for 164 yards and one touchdown.
- •Nebraska's running backs record just 58 yards on 18 carries.
- •Kwazi Gilmer scores a touchdown before halftime.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Report card from Nebraska's late-night loss to Oregon
"Nebraska came up short yet again this past week, dropping a 17-14 after-dark clash in Oregon due to Nebraska’s inability to perform consistently.
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