The Nebraska Cornhuskers improved to 3-0 after defeating North Dakota 34-7 on Saturday evening. This is the third straight season that Nebraska has gone undefeated in nonconference play.
Nebraska had 493 yards of total offense, rushing for 277 yards and throwing for 216. This was the third straight game that Nebraska has topped 200 yards in both categories.
Freshman running back Jamal Rule had 15 carries for 119 yards and two touchdowns. He's the first freshman running back to have multiple 100-yard games in a season since David Horne (three in 2002).
Nebraska's defense held North Dakota to 205 total yards and 1-of-12 on 3rd down. The Hawks finished with 106 passing yards and 99 rushing yards.
With the victory, Nebraska improved to 3-0 all-time
against North Dakota and 17-0 all-time against FCS opponents. The Huskers now enter Big Ten play and faceMichigan State on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Find highlights from Nebraska's victory below.
Highlights
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