Minnesota Handles Nebraska, 24-6

For the second straight week, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are on the road in the Big Ten Conference.

A comeback victory at Maryland improved the Huskers to 5-1 on the year. Now, the Big Red are in Minneapolis for a Friday night affair with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Follow along below for updates.

Most recent updates at the top.

FINAL: Minnesota 24, Nebraska 6

Nebraska Athletics Postgame Notes

Minnesota’s victory marked the Gophers’ sixth straight in the series and fifth straight in Minneapolis. Minnesota holds a 38-25-2 overall advantage, including 9-5 since Nebraska joined the Big Ten.
Senior linebacker Javin Wright had a career-high-tying 12 tackles, marking his fourth consecutive game with double-figure tackles. Wright is the first Husker to record double-figure tackles in four straight games since Barrett Ruud in 2004.
Quarterback Dylan Raiola completed 17-of-24 passes for 177 yards. Raiola increased his career passing yardage total to 4,587, passing Eric Crouch (4,481 yards) for eighth place on Nebraska’s career passing list.
Tight end Luke Lindenmeyer had a 26-yard reception in the first quarter, marking a career-long reception. His previous long was a pair of 23-yard catches. Lindenmeyer finished the game with four receptions for 52 yards.
Receiver Nyziah Hunter caught five passes for 40 yards to increase his career receiving total to 1,033 yards.
Redshirt freshman receiver Quinn Clark had a career-long 43-yard reception in the second quarter, bettering a 37-yard touchdown reception against Akron.
Place-kicker Kyle Cunanan connected on 2-of-2 field goals in the game and improved to 11-of-12 on the season. Cunanan has made his last seven field goals.
Defensive lineman Keona Davis shared a second-quarter sack, marking his first career sack. Davis finished the game with a career-high six tackles, bettering his previous career high of four tackles at Maryland last week.
Linebacker Marques Watson-Trent had a season-high 11 tackles, bettering his previous high of six against Maryland. Watson-Trent now has 17 career games with 10 or more tackles, including his five seasons at Georgia Southern.
Minneapolis native Emmett Johnson accounted for 100 yards from scrimmage in the game, including 14 rushes for 63 yards and five catches for 37 yards.
Emmett Johnson had five catches against Minnesota, increasing his career total to 75 receptions. Johnson is the third running back in school history with 75 career receptions and the seventh with 500 career receiving yards, joining Marlon Lucky (135) and Jeff Kinney (82).
Nebraska trailed 7-6 at the half, ending a streak of 10 straight games the Huskers have led or tied at the half.

End 4Q Dylan Raiola is sacked and the clock runs out.

4Q 1:13 Minnesota goes three-and-out. Jacory Barney Jr. returns the punt 30 yards to the NU45.

4Q 3:10 TURNOVER ON DOWNS

Nebraska gives the ball back to Minnesota at the UM37.

Minnesota 24, Nebraska 6

4Q 5:14 FIELD GOAL MINNESOTA

The Gophers go up three scores with the 30-yard field goal.

4Q 5:17 TIMEOUT NEBRASKA

Minnesota has a 4th and Goal from the NU12 upcoming.

4Q 5:21 TIMEOUT NEBRASKA

Minnesota has a 3rd and Goal from the NU12 upcoming.

4Q 9:41 Another sack kills the Nebraska drive. Archie Wilson's 37-yard punt is fair caught at the UM26.

Minnesota 21, Nebraska 6

4Q 12:32 TOUCHDOWN MINNESOTA

The Gophers have no problems marching down the field and punching in another touchdown.

End 3Q Minnesota has a 2nd and 7 from the UM41 upcoming.

3Q 0:21 Nebraska goes three-and-out for a third time on the night. Archie Wilson's 32-yard punt is downed at the UM38.

Minnesota 14, Nebraska 6

3Q 2:36 TOUCHDOWN MINNESOTA

The Gophers cap off an 8:36 drive with a 20-yard passing score.

3Q 4:24 TIMEOUT NEBRASKA

Minnesota has a 2nd and 3 from the NU34 upcoming.

3Q 11:19 Nebraska crosses midfield and then went backwards. Archie Wilson's punt goes 49 yards and is downed at the UM02.

HALFTIME: Minnesota 7, Nebraska 6

Nebraska Athletics Halftime Notes

Nebraska’s 7-6 halftime deficit ends a streak of 10 straight games the Huskers have led or been tied at halftime.
Quarterback Dylan Raiola threw for 113 yards in the first half and increased his career passing yardage total to 4,523 yards, passing Eric Crouch (4,481 yards) for eighth place on the career passing list.
Tight end Luke Lindenmeyer had a 26-yard reception in the first quarter, marking a career-long reception. His previous long was a pair of 23-yard catches.
Receiver Nyziah Hunter caught three passes for 25 yards in the first half to increase his career receiving total to 1,018 yards.
Redshirt freshman receiver Quinn Clark had a career-long 43-yard reception in the second quarter, bettering a 37-yard touchdown reception against Akron.
Place-kicker Kyle Cunanan connected on two field goals in the first half and improved to 11-of-12 on the season. Cunanan has made his last seven field goals.

End 2Q Dylan Raiola is sacked and Nebraska lets the clock run out.

2Q 0:31 TIMEOUT NEBRASKA

The Huskers have a 2nd and 3 from the NU25 upcoming.

2Q 1:02 Jacory Barney's punt return loses eight yards to the NU06.

2Q 1:11 TIMEOUT NEBRASKA

Minnesota has a 4th and 10 frrom the UM46 upcoming.

TWO MINUTE TIMEOUT

2Q 2:00 Minnesota has a 3rd and 9 from the UM36 upcoming.

Minnesota 7, Nebraska 6

2Q 4:25 FIELD GOAL NEBRASKA

After an Elijah Pritchett targeting penalty moves Nebraska back, Dylan Raiola scrambles to give Kyle Cunanan and more makeable field goal. He bangs through the 30-yarder.

2Q 9:53 Minnesota elects to punt. The boot is fair caught at the NU19.

2Q 10:01 TIMEOUT MINNESOTA

The Gophers have a 4th and inches from the UM47 upcoming.

2Q 11:52 Nebraska goes three-and-out for the second time on the day. Archie Wilson's punt is fair caught after 36 yards at the UM38.

Minnesota 7, Nebraska 3

2Q 13:20 TOUCHDOWN MINNESOTA

After a 71-yard run from Darius Taylor, Drake Lindsey punches in the 1-yard score for Minnesota.

DARIUS TAYLOR FOR 75 YARDS! What a blast for @GopherFootball! pic.twitter.com/gQUM5wPJYL
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 18, 2025

Nebraska 3, Minnesota 0

End 1Q FIELD GOAL NEBRASKA

The Huskers get inside the 10 but can't find the end zone. Kyle Cunanan's 33-yard kick is good.

It's good! @HuskerFootball puts 3 on the board! pic.twitter.com/gxxiCCJ1Qb
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 18, 2025

Dylan Raiola = playmaker 🙌 @HuskerFootball pic.twitter.com/2GDrfQbJoA
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 18, 2025

HUGE gain for @HuskerFootball ‼️ pic.twitter.com/Cm4eRstcPt
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 18, 2025

1Q 6:48 Minnesota stalls at midfield. The punt goes out at the NU15.

1Q 8:23 TIMEOUT MINNESOTA

The Gophers have a 2nd and 5 from the UM45 upcoming.

1Q 11:38 Nebraska answers with a three-and-out. Archie Wilson's punt goes 53 yards to the UM21 where it is returned for two yards.

1Q 13:03 Minnesota goes three-and-out to open the game. The punt goes out of bounds after 42 yards, giving Nebraska the ball at the NU25.

Nebraska wins the coin toss and defers. Minnesota receives to open the game.

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Nebraska Football 2025 Schedule

Aug. 28 Nebraska 20, Cincinnati 17
Sep. 6 Nebraska 68, Akron 0
Sep. 13 Nebraska 59, Houston Christian 7
Sep. 20 Michigan 30, Nebraska 27
Oct. 4 Nebraska 38, Michigan State 27
Oct. 11 Nebraska 34, Maryland 31
Oct. 17 Minnesota 24, Nebraska 6
Oct. 25 vs. Northwestern TBA
Nov. 1 vs. USC TBA
Nov. 8 at UCLA TBA
Nov. 22 at Penn State TBA
Nov. 28 (Black Friday) vs. Iowa 11 a.m. CBS

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