Nebraska Ends Eight-Year Bowl Drought, Defeats Wisconsin 44-25, Snaps 10-Game Losing Streak

Nov 23, 2024, 11:46 PM

At Memorial Stadium, Nebraska defeated Wisconsin 44-25, becoming bowl eligible for the first time since 2016 and snapping a 10-game losing streak to the Badgers. Nebraska rushed 21 times for 136 yards and three touchdowns, with Dante Dowdell contributing a 3-yard touchdown run. The Cornhuskers scored 44 points, their highest total against a power-conference opponent under second-year coach Matt Rhule. Fans stormed the field in celebration of ending an eight-year postseason drought that was the longest among power conference schools.