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Nebraska fans are in full meltdown mode following a brutal end to the first half of their season opener. The Cornhuskers positioned themselves to take a late lead against Big Ten foe Minnesota. Instead, they left with nothing.
It’s continued a deflating start to the Matt Rhule era as the offense was kept out of the endzone over the first 30 minutes.
Nebraska outgained Minnesota in that first half, 138-125. Unfortunately, a pair of Jeff Sims interceptions stunted the offensive success. The second of those picks proved to be particularly costly.
The Cornhuskers, trailing 3-0, drove the length of the field in their last possession. On a 1st and goal play, running back Gabe Ervin appeared to cross the goal line to give his team a 6-3 lead.
Instead, he was called short.
Nebraska then false started on the next play, though referees would take another look at that Ervin run after the penalty.
The play that was confirmed as no TD for Nebraska after review 🎥🏈
What do you think of this call? pic.twitter.com/4hZ33lnWLu
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 1, 2023
After a review, the play was upheld. Nebraska fans were NOT happy.
The play that was confirmed as no TD for Nebraska after review 🎥🏈
What do you think of this call? pic.twitter.com/4hZ33lnWLu
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 1, 2023
Nebraska robbed of a TD, sweet
— SealedAndSingles on ebay (@RetailRipping) September 1, 2023
Nebraska was just robbed out of a clear touchdown. Why even have review?
— Zooms (@Zooms23) September 1, 2023
With the ensuing false start in mind, Nebraska took over at the six-yard line with less than 10 seconds to play. Things soon went from bad to worse.
On the next play, Sims threw a pick in the back of the endzone, robbing the Cornhuskers of at least a chance to tie. They trailed 3-0 at the half though they’ve since taken a 7-3 lead.