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Nebraska Blasts Houston Christian 59-7, Rolls to 3-0 Start

Coach Matt Rhule warned the real test begins with next week's Big Ten opener against Michigan.

Overview

  • Dylan Raiola threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns before most starters sat the second half.
  • Freshman TJ Lateef went 5-for-5 for 126 yards with a 62-yard touchdown to Cortez Mills Jr. and added a rushing score.
  • Nebraska totaled 554 yards of offense and led 38-0 at halftime, while holding HCU to 160 yards for the game.
  • Defensive lineman William Nwaneri scored on a 29-yard fumble return, the Huskers' first such TD since 2020.
  • The Huskers are 16-0 all-time vs. FCS opponents and logged their 405th straight home sellout; they host Michigan on Sept. 20 at 2:30 p.m. CT on CBS.