Nebraska struggles in college football, Cubs set franchise scoring record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

The Nebraska Cornhuskers face challenges as their football program shows a downward trend after years of high expectations, including a drop in recruiting success. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs achieved a milestone by scoring 30 unanswered runs over three consecutive games, breaking their previous record set in 1969. Both Nebraska football and the Cubs' performance highlight contrasting narratives in college sports and Major League Baseball. Nebraska aims to shift fortunes ahead of the upcoming season, while the Cubs look to carry this scoring momentum into future games.
- •Nebraska's football struggles have been noticeable over recent years.
- •Cubs scored 30 unanswered runs over three games, a franchise record.
- •Nebraska football focuses on improving its recruiting efforts.
- •The Cubs look to build on their recent scoring achievements.
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