T he Huskers inch closer to bowl eligibility with their fifth victory of the season over the once undefeated Scarlet Knights. Both Nebraska touchdowns came in the first half, but

Rutgers star running back Kyle Monangai did rush for 65 yards on 10 carries, giving the Huskers some trouble, so the Blackshirts will need to do better against him in the second half. However, Nebraska also held the Scarlet Knights to just 73 yards passing and a 40% completion rate while intercepting two passes.

Nebraska football knocked off an undefeated team on Saturday, beating Rutgers 14-7 at home. The game was a defensive slugfest, with the Blackshirts coming up clutch in key moments. The Scarlet Knights narrowly outgained the Huskers,

Nebraska football beat Rutgers 14-7 Saturday afternoon in Lincoln. NU improves to 5-1 while the Scarlet Knights (4-1) suffer their first defeat. The Huskers jumped out to a 14-0 lead before halftime,