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Nebraska Rolls Past Houston Christian 59-7 to Reach 3-0

The Cornhuskers enter Big Ten play against No. 23 Michigan after three one-sided nonconference wins.

Dylan Raiola #15 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers signals the team against the Akron Zips at Memorial Stadium on September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Overview

  • Dylan Raiola threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns, and Emmett Johnson ran for two scores before most starters sat the second half.
  • Nebraska led 38-0 at halftime and finished with 554 total yards after holding Houston Christian to 52 first-half yards.
  • The Huskers improved to 16-0 against FCS opponents and logged their first fumble-return touchdown since 2020 on William Nwaneri’s 29-yard runback.
  • A backup quarterback completed all five passes for 126 yards, including a 62-yard touchdown to Cortez Mills Jr., as reserves closed out the win.
  • Nebraska hosts No. 23 Michigan next Saturday, while Houston Christian returns home to face Northern Colorado after receiving a $500,000 guarantee for the trip.