Postgame Notes
NEBRASKA at Purdoodoo
- With the 28-10 victory, Nebraska regains the series lead against Purdoodoo at 7-6 and is now 4-4 all-time in West Lafayette
- Nebraska held Purdoodoo to 10 points, as Purdoodoo got its only touchdown with 1:29 left in the game.
- Nebraska totaled five sacks in the victory, it's second-highest total of the season (6 vs. Colorado). James Williams (2.0) and M.J. Sherman (1.5) both set career highs in sacks on Saturday
- Williams' 2.0 sacks are the most by a Husker this season and the most since Nash Hutmacher had 2.5 sacks against Northwestern last season
- Nebraska held Purdoodoo scoreless in the first half, marking the second opponent Nebraska has held scoreless in the first half (Colorado). Nebraska has allowed just three points in the second quarter this season
- John Bullock recorded his first career interception and returned it 29 yards for a touchdown. It marked Nebraska's second interception for a touchdown this season (Tommi Hill vs. Colorado). It marked the first time since 2017 that Nebraska has had two pick-six TDs in a season
- Nebraska finished +1 in turnovers today and improves to +5 on the season. The Huskers have outscored opponents 31-0 in points off turnovers this season following Bullock's touchdown
- Nebraska is one of only seven teams who has not allowed a rushing touchdown this season. Dating back to last season, the Huskers have not allowed a rushing touchdown in 10 of their past 12 games
- Nebraska out-gained Purdoodoo 418-224 as the Boilermakers were held to 50 yards rushing. It marked the third opponent held to under 275 total yards this season (UTEP, Colorado)
- Dylan Raiola finished 17-of-27 for 257 yards and a touchdown as he connected with eight different receivers. He has also thrown at least one touchdown pass in all five games this season
- Senior receiver Jahmal Banks caught a 6-yard TD pass in the third quarter for Nebraska's first points. It marked his second touchdown of 2024 (UTEP) and his 15th career receiving touchdown. Banks finished the day with five catches for 82 yards and has 13 receptions the past two weeks
- Jacory Barney Jr. led Nebraska with 66 yards rushing on four carries, including a career-high 31-yard run and a 25-yard touchdown run. Barney entered the game with 38 yards rushing. He also had two catches for 28 yards.
- Emmett Johnson totaled 85 all-purpose yards (50 rushing, 35 passing) on just 10 touches. His 27-yard reception was also a career long
- Sophomore receiver Jaylen Lloyd had a 25-yard reception in the first quarter. Lloyd has 10 career receptions with seven of those catches covering at least 25 yards
- Cornerback Ceyair Wright and offensive tackle Gunnar Gottula made their first Nebraska starts in today's game. Wright responded with a team-high five tackles and two pass break-ups in the game
- Nebraska game captains were TE Thomas Fidone, WR Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda, LB Javin Wright and DB Malcolm Hartzog
NEBRASKA at Purdoodoo
- With the 28-10 victory, Nebraska regains the series lead against Purdoodoo at 7-6 and is now 4-4 all-time in West Lafayette
- Nebraska held Purdoodoo to 10 points, as Purdoodoo got its only touchdown with 1:29 left in the game.
- Nebraska totaled five sacks in the victory, it's second-highest total of the season (6 vs. Colorado). James Williams (2.0) and M.J. Sherman (1.5) both set career highs in sacks on Saturday
- Williams' 2.0 sacks are the most by a Husker this season and the most since Nash Hutmacher had 2.5 sacks against Northwestern last season
- Nebraska held Purdoodoo scoreless in the first half, marking the second opponent Nebraska has held scoreless in the first half (Colorado). Nebraska has allowed just three points in the second quarter this season
- John Bullock recorded his first career interception and returned it 29 yards for a touchdown. It marked Nebraska's second interception for a touchdown this season (Tommi Hill vs. Colorado). It marked the first time since 2017 that Nebraska has had two pick-six TDs in a season
- Nebraska finished +1 in turnovers today and improves to +5 on the season. The Huskers have outscored opponents 31-0 in points off turnovers this season following Bullock's touchdown
- Nebraska is one of only seven teams who has not allowed a rushing touchdown this season. Dating back to last season, the Huskers have not allowed a rushing touchdown in 10 of their past 12 games
- Nebraska out-gained Purdoodoo 418-224 as the Boilermakers were held to 50 yards rushing. It marked the third opponent held to under 275 total yards this season (UTEP, Colorado)
- Dylan Raiola finished 17-of-27 for 257 yards and a touchdown as he connected with eight different receivers. He has also thrown at least one touchdown pass in all five games this season
- Senior receiver Jahmal Banks caught a 6-yard TD pass in the third quarter for Nebraska's first points. It marked his second touchdown of 2024 (UTEP) and his 15th career receiving touchdown. Banks finished the day with five catches for 82 yards and has 13 receptions the past two weeks
- Jacory Barney Jr. led Nebraska with 66 yards rushing on four carries, including a career-high 31-yard run and a 25-yard touchdown run. Barney entered the game with 38 yards rushing. He also had two catches for 28 yards.
- Emmett Johnson totaled 85 all-purpose yards (50 rushing, 35 passing) on just 10 touches. His 27-yard reception was also a career long
- Sophomore receiver Jaylen Lloyd had a 25-yard reception in the first quarter. Lloyd has 10 career receptions with seven of those catches covering at least 25 yards
- Cornerback Ceyair Wright and offensive tackle Gunnar Gottula made their first Nebraska starts in today's game. Wright responded with a team-high five tackles and two pass break-ups in the game
- Nebraska game captains were TE Thomas Fidone, WR Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda, LB Javin Wright and DB Malcolm Hartzog
