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Washington tops Nebraska 17-10 with late rally in Big Ten matchup

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Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Washington tops Nebraska 17-10 with late rally in Big Ten matchup

Summary

Washington secured a 17-10 victory over Nebraska in a Big Ten game held on November 1, 2026. Backup quarterback Demond Williams entered in the fourth quarter, throwing a 25-yard touchdown pass to Chris Lawson, who had a standout night with 12 receptions for 155 yards. Following the touchdown, Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea threw an interception that was returned for a score, extending Washington's lead. The loss marked Nebraska's third consecutive defeat, having failed to hold fourth-quarter leads in all. Nebraska's Colandrea completed 24 of 44 passes for 255 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions.

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By the Numbers

•Washington rallies from behind to defeat Nebraska 17-10.
•Demond Williams threw a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter.
•Chris Lawson recorded 12 receptions for 155 yards.
•Nebraska has lost three straight games, consolidating its fourth-quarter issues.
•Anthony Colandrea had one touchdown and three interceptions for Nebraska.

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The Washington Huskies needed a Big Ten win. They got it in an unlikely way, against a surprisingly regressing Nebraska Cornhuskers team.
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