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Indiana's Justice Ellison Scores Twice as No. 16 Hoosiers Lead No. 25 Nebraska 28-7, Break Huskers' Rushing TD Streak

Oct 19, 2024, 05:34 PM

No. 16 Indiana University leads No. 25 Nebraska 28-7 at halftime in Bloomington, showcasing a dominant offensive performance against a previously stout Nebraska defense. Running back Justice Ellison has scored two rushing touchdowns, including runs of 31 and 5 yards, and is a key factor in Indiana averaging 9.6 yards per carry. Ty Son Lawton contributed another rushing touchdown, a 1-yard run, following a 29-yard gain that highlighted the Hoosiers' explosive offense. Indiana has accumulated 343 yards of total offense in the first half, outgaining Nebraska's 133 yards, with 154 rushing yards. Prior to this game, Nebraska's defense had not allowed a rushing touchdown all season, but Indiana has scored three rushing touchdowns in the first half alone. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke has been efficient, completing 17 of 21 passes for 189 yards and one touchdown. Indiana is on track to improve to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the Big Ten Conference, exploiting weaknesses in Nebraska's defense, which had allowed only 272.5 yards per game on average.