Nebraska nearly upsets Indiana in close college football contest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 12:15 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Nebraska faced defending national champion Indiana on October 10, where the Cornhuskers led 17-6 in the fourth quarter thanks to a 39-yard touchdown run by Anthony Colandrea. However, Indiana responded with two long touchdowns from Nick Marsh, ultimately winning the game 20-17. Despite the loss, Nebraska's performance shows potential for a resurgence in their program under coach Matt Rhule, as they look to build on this effort in their next game against Oregon.
- •Nebraska led 17-6 in the fourth quarter against Indiana.
- •Anthony Colandrea scored on a 39-yard touchdown run.
- •Nick Marsh caught two touchdown passes for Indiana.
- •Nebraska lost the game 20-17.
- •Next, Nebraska will face Oregon.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska's close call vs. Indiana shows the Cornhuskers might be back
"Nebraska took defending national champion Indiana to the limit on Saturday, and it didn't look like a fluke.
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