What a dismal first half of football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, even with the game still within reach.
UCLA leads 13-7 at halftime. The Bruins looked much better than their 2-5 record, and the Huskers not quite as good as their 5-3 record.
The Bruins began the game with an 8:00 drive, ending in a field goal. After a Nebraska three-and-out, the Bruins marched 85 yards for a touchdown. NU would have had a second three-and-out, but a taunting penalty on UCLA moved the chains. Nebraska took advantage. A long pass to Jacory Barney Jr. has the Huskers in the red zone. Dante Dowdell eventually capped off the drive with a touchdown run.Nebraska, meanwhile, went three-and-out on its next two possessions. The Huskers did not have a single drive begin with a first down converted over the opening three plays during the first two quarters.
The Bruins looked to be fully integrated into the Big Ten even beyond the opening drive. UCLA had the ball for 20:45 of the first 30 minutes. The visitors used that time to gain 248 yards, including 99 yards on the ground.The Huskers managed just 71 yards of offense. QB Dylan Raiola completed 3-of-10 passes for 47 yards.Kaleb Henry is an award-winning sports reporter, covering collegiate athletics since 2014 via radio, podcasting, and digital journalism.
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