Memorial Stadium Showdown: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Iowa Hawkeyes in Football Game

The Nebraska Cornhuskers, with a season record of 5-7, faced off against the Iowa Hawkeyes, who came into the game with a 10-2 record. In a closely contested battle at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE, the final score read 13-10 in favor of the visiting team.

The Cornhuskers' offense managed to accumulate a total of 264 yards over the course of the game. The passing attack contributed 189 yards to this tally, highlighted by a remarkable 66-yard touchdown pass which stood out as their longest play from scrimmage. The quarterback ended up completing 15 out of his 28 attempts and suffered three sacks during the encounter. On the ground, Nebraska struggled to find consistent success but still churned out 75 rushing yards on 30 carries.

Nebraska's defense was able to apply some pressure on their opponents by recording one sack and two quarterback hits throughout the contest. They also made an impact by forcing three turnovers including two lost fumbles and an interception that was returned for four yards.

Special teams had moments worth noting as well; Nebraska's punting unit took to the field seven times for a total of 279 yards and managed to pin Iowa inside their own twenty-yard line twice without having any punts blocked or returned for touchdowns. Their field goal kicker split his attempts down the middle – successfully converting one from beyond forty-four yards while missing another.

Penalties were relatively low for both sides with Nebraska committing five penalties totaling forty penalty yards. This disciplined approach kept penalty yardage from becoming a significant factor in this tight game.

As fans reflect on this latest outing at Memorial Stadium where over eighty-six thousand supporters witnessed these events unfold under artificial lights, they will no doubt look forward to future broadcasts featuring their beloved Cornhuskers as they continue their journey through American football seasons yet unwritten.