Nebraska Cornhuskers Narrowly Defeated at Memorial Stadium in Football Showdown

The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Maryland Terrapins faced off in a closely contested football game at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE), with the final scoreboard reading 13-10. The Terrapins' season record improved to 6-4, while the Cornhuskers now stand at 5-5.

In front of a packed crowd of 86,830 fans, the Nebraska Cornhuskers displayed a resilient defense and an effective running game despite falling short on the scoreboard. The home team's defense was particularly noteworthy, recording one sack for a loss of 11 yards and five tackles for loss totaling 25 yards. They also forced two fumbles, recovering both and adding an interception to their defensive achievements.

The Cornhuskers' ground attack accumulated 183 rushing yards over 40 attempts with an average gain of approximately five yards per carry. This effort was highlighted by a touchdown run that covered only two yards but was crucial for keeping the team competitive. In contrast, their passing game struggled as they completed just ten out of twenty-one attempts for a total of only 86 passing yards.

Special teams contributed positively with three kickoffs resulting in touchbacks and one successful field goal from within thirty-nine yards out. However, penalties were minimal throughout the contest with just one infraction costing them fifteen penalty yards.

On offense, Nebraska managed eighteen first downs during the game – thirteen via rushing plays – demonstrating their ability to move chains on foot effectively. Their red zone efficiency stood at approximately sixty-seven percent success rate from three attempts which is indicative of their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities when close to goal.

The Maryland Terrapins secured victory through timely scoring including seven points in the second quarter followed by six points in the fourth quarter without conceding any points during these periods. Their defense held strong when it mattered most preventing any scores by Nebraska in both second and fourth quarters which ultimately led them to secure this narrow win.

Looking ahead after this hard-fought battle at home soil; The Nebraska Cornhuskers will travel to face Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium located in Madison on November nineteenth scheduled for kickoff time at six-thirty PM Central Time Zone (CT). Fans eager not to miss this encounter can tune into NBC network where live broadcast will be available ensuring supporters can follow all action as it unfolds.