Nebraska football reflects on challenging 2025 season with mixed results
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Nebraska Cornhuskers concluded the 2025 football season with a 7-6 record, marking back-to-back bowl appearances for the first time since 2015. The season included a notable 28-21 victory over UCLA, but also a disappointing 44-22 loss to Utah in the Vegas Bowl. Quarterback Dylan Raiola's injury late in the season contributed to a disappointing 1-4 finish, with the offense struggling significantly in the final games. The team’s performance sparked frustration among fans and cast a shadow over the progress made in previous games.
- •Huskers finished the season with a 7-6 record.
- •Dylan Raiola suffered a season-ending injury during a crucial stretch.
- •Key victory included a 28-21 win over UCLA.
- •Team ended season with a disappointing bowl game loss to Utah.
- •Struggled in one-score games, finishing with a 1-4 record in close contests.
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"We begin by taking a look back at the Jekyll & Hyde 2025 season - and a little game of What If?
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