Indiana Rallies Past Nebraska 20-17 to Extend Win Streak

No. 7 Indiana erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Nebraska 20-17 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, extending the nation's longest active winning streak. The Hoosiers scored 14 unanswered points in the final period after trailing 17-6 early in the quarter.

Quarterback Josh Hoover completed 12 of 22 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns, both to wide receiver Nick Marsh. Marsh finished with six catches for 187 yards, including a 75-yard score and a 44-yard fourth-down strike that fueled the comeback.

“We believe in ourselves. We think we have a really good team, and we're trying to become a great team.”

Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea threw for 263 yards and added a 39-yard touchdown run that gave the Huskers a 17-6 lead. The Cornhuskers outgained Indiana 391-328 in total offense and held the ball for over 22 minutes in the first half.

Nebraska led 10-3 at halftime after a 10-yard touchdown run by Nyziah Hunter. Kicker Kyle Cunanan missed a 40-yard field goal wide right at the end of the first half that would have extended the lead.

The loss marked Nebraska's 31st consecutive defeat against a ranked opponent. Head coach Matt Rhule said the program is not worried about national validation despite the heartbreaking finish.

Indiana improved to 27-0 against unranked teams since November 2023. Head coach Curt Cignetti moved to 33-2 overall with the Hoosiers.