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Nebraska Routs Houston Christian 59-7 to Cap 3-0 Nonconference Start

The 3-0 start sets up Nebraska's Big Ten opener versus No. 23 Michigan at home next week.

Overview

  • Dylan Raiola passed for 222 yards and two touchdowns before resting for the entire second half.
  • Emmett Johnson ran for 78 yards and two scores as Nebraska built a 38-0 halftime lead and totaled 554 yards.
  • Freshman TJ Lateef replaced Raiola and went 5-for-5 for 126 yards, including a 62-yard touchdown to Cortez Mills Jr.
  • William Nwaneri returned a fumble 29 yards for a touchdown, Nebraska’s first such score since 2020.
  • Houston Christian, now 1-2 from the FCS, received a $500,000 guarantee, and Nebraska next hosts Michigan to open Big Ten play.