Nebraska improved to 5-1 on the season with a hard-fought 34-31 win over Maryland. The Huskers showed resilience, never giving up even after trailing by 7 points.
On offense, Emmett Johnson found success running against Maryland’s young defensive ends, opening up balance for the team. Special teams also played a crucial role in the game, with Nebraska dominating in this phase.
In the next matchup, Nebraska will hit the road to Minnesota on a short week. Despite losing the coin toss, Rhule praised his travel team for their performance.
Grading Nebraska’s performance:
– Rushing offense: A (balance and 176 yards by Emmett Johnson)
– Passing offense: C- (Dylan Raiola’s inconsistent performance with four touchdowns and three interceptions)
– Rushing defense: C (Maryland had a good game on the ground)
– Passing defense: C- (Malik Washington had a strong performance, but Nebraska struggled to contain him)
– Special teams: A- (strong kickoff returns and field goals)
Source: https://www.on3.com/teams/nebraska-cornhuskers/news/nebraska-vs-maryland-final-takes-and-grades