No. 23 Nebraska Prepares for Northern Iowa Clash
Nebraska aims to maintain momentum as a ranked team for the first time in five years.
- Nebraska, ranked No. 23, seeks to extend its winning streak after dominant victories over UTEP and Colorado.
- Freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola has been a standout, completing 73.7% of his passes with three touchdowns and no interceptions.
- Second-year coach Matt Rhule emphasizes that the team has higher aspirations beyond their current ranking.
- Northern Iowa, ranked No. 21 in the FCS, boasts a strong ground game led by Tye Edwards, who averages 157.5 rushing yards per game.
- Nebraska's defense, allowing only 8.5 points per game, will face a significant test against UNI's potent rushing attack.