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Nebraska football handed Rutgers its first loss of the season

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Nebraska football handed Rutgers its first loss of the season

With their fifth win of the season over the previously undefeated Scarlet Knights, the Huskers moved one step closer to bowl eligibility. Both Nebraska touchdowns came in the first half, but that was all it took to clinch the win as the Blackshirt defense came up big in crucial moments.

Former Nebraska football player Ndamukong Suh (93) runs through the tunnel.

Former Nebraska football player Ndamukong Suh, 93, runs the tunnel walk on Homecoming weekend. / Amarillo Mullen

Jahmal Banks (4) catches the ball just before a drop.

Jahmal Banks (4) catches the ball just before a drop, resulting in an incomplete pass. / Amarillo Mullen

Emmett Johnson (21) catches Raiola's pass.

Emmett Johnson (21) catches Raiola’s pass in the first quarter. / Amarillo Mullen

Dylan Raiola fires a pass.

Dylan Raiola fires a pass. / Amarillo Mullen

The Huskers hug Dante Dowdell (23) in the end zone.

The Huskers hug Dante Dowdell (23) in the end zone after scoring Nebraska’s first touchdown of the game. / Amarillo Mullen

Isaac Giffford (2) defeats Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai (5).

Isaac Giffford (2) defeats Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai (5). / Amarillo Mullen

Malcom Hartzog Jr. celebrates after stopping the Rutgers quarterback.

Malcom Hartzog Jr. celebrates after stopping Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis after a five-yard run. / Amarillo Mullen

Rahmir Johnson runs with the ball.

Rahmir Johnson runs with the ball to bring the Huskers within 12 yards of the end zone. / Amarillo Mullen

Vincent Shavers Jr celebrates after a stop on third down.

Vincent Shavers Jr celebrates after a stop on third down. / Amarillo Mullen

Isaac Gifford (2) celebrates firing Ty Robinson.

Isaac Gifford (2) celebrates firing Ty Robinson. / Amarillo Mullen

Marques Buford Jr (left) runs off the field with the ball after his interception.

Marques Buford Jr (left) runs off the field with the ball after his interception. / Amarillo Mullen

Dylan Raiola (15) hands the ball to Dante Dowdell (23).

Dylan Raiola (15) passes the ball to Dante Dowdell (23). / Amarillo Mullen

The Huskers celebrate in the end zone after Janiran Bonner's touchdown.

The Huskers celebrate in the end zone after Janiran Bonner’s touchdown. / Amarillo Mullen

James Williams celebrates after a sack.

James Williams celebrates after a sack. / Amarillo Mullen

The Husker defense stops at the one-yard line

The Husker defense stops at the one-yard line to keep Rutgers from scoring. / Amarillo Mullen

James Williams (90) celebrates a stop near the end zone.

James Williams (90) celebrates a stop near the end zone. / Amarillo Mullen

James Williams (90) celebrates a game-winning play with defensive line assistant coach Terrance Knighton.

James Williams (90) celebrates a game-winning play with defensive line assistant coach Terrance Knighton. / Amarillo Mullen

Dylan Raiola (15) hugs wide receiver Isiah Neyor.

Dylan Raiola (15) hugs wide receiver Isiah Neyor as he marks his zero point for Nebraska’s fifth win of the season. / Amarillo Mullen

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