LIVE THREAD: Nebraska Football vs. Minnesota

Game Information

• 🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. CT
• 📺 TV: FOX (Tim Brando, Devin Gardner, Josh Sims)
• 💻 Streaming: FuboTV
• 🎙️ Radio: Huskers Radio Network (Kyle Crooks, Damon Benning, Jessica Coody)

Pregame Overview

MINNEAPOLIS — Nebraska football returns to the road on a short week, looking to lock up bowl eligibility and continue its climb up the Big Ten standings as the Huskers face Minnesota on Friday night.

Nebraska (5–1, 2–1 Big Ten) comes into this matchup ranked No. 25 in the AP Top 25, fresh off a thrilling 34–31 comeback win at Maryland. A victory tonight would give the Huskers their first 6–1 start since 2016 and mark their first back-to-back road wins since 2006.

Minnesota (4–2, 2–1 Big Ten) remains undefeated at home (4–0) and is coming off a 27–20 win over Purdue, where the Gophers outscored the Boilermakers 14–0 in the final quarter. Head coach P.J. Fleck’s squad boasts one of the conference’s most disciplined defenses, giving up just over 300 yards per game while notching 10 takeaways — including three defensive touchdowns.

Why This Game Matters

• 🏆 Bowl Eligibility: Nebraska clinches a postseason berth with a win.
• 📈 Rankings: A victory could push the Huskers further up the AP Poll.
• 💪 Momentum: Matt Rhule’s team can make a major Big Ten West statement before returning home.

Live Updates

First Quarter

🕖 Kickoff imminent — Huskers win the toss and elect to receive.
🔥 Nebraska offense takes the field looking to build on last week’s late-game heroics.

🟥 (7:18) — Nebraska drives into Minnesota territory after a big 23-yard completion to Malachi Coleman.
🟨 Penalty slows the drive, and the Huskers settle for a field goal attempt... Good! Nebraska leads 3–0.

Second Quarter

🟢 (12:06) — Minnesota responds with a long drive capped by a 2-yard TD run. Gophers lead 7–3.

🟥 (3:44) — Huskers answer back! Quarterback Heinrich Haarberg scrambles left and finds Thomas Fidone in the end zone for a touchdown. Nebraska up 10–7.

Halftime Score:

Nebraska 10, Minnesota 7

Third Quarter

🟢 (10:12) — Minnesota ties it up with a 41-yard field goal. 10–10.

🟥 (2:33) — Big play alert! Haarberg hits Coleman deep downfield for a 45-yard touchdown. Nebraska 17–10.

Fourth Quarter

🟢 (8:25) — Gophers even it again, 17–17, with a short touchdown run.

🟥 (3:15) — The Huskers grind out a drive and kicker Tristan Alvano nails a clutch 42-yard field goal. Nebraska 20–17.

🛑 FINAL: Nebraska holds off Minnesota for a gritty road win — their first 6–1 start since 2016 and bowl eligibility secured!

Final Score:

🏈 Nebraska 20, Minnesota 17

Postgame Notes

• Nebraska improves to 6–1 (3–1 Big Ten).
• Matt Rhule earns his first ranked road win as Huskers head coach.
• Huskers’ defense forces two key turnovers in the second half.

Up Next

Nebraska returns home to face Illinois next Saturday in Lincoln. Kickoff time TBA.

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