Nebraska Falls to Indiana as Ranked Loss Streak Reaches 31

Nebraska lost 20-17 to No. 7 Indiana on October 10, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, extending its losing streak against ranked opponents to 31 games after a late Hoosiers comeback.

According to KETV, Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea completed 23 of 41 passes for 239 yards and added 47 rushing yards with one touchdown. The Huskers entered the game seeking their first win over an AP-ranked team since 2016.

Nebraska controlled the early stages and led 10-3 at halftime, according to KETV's game coverage. Nyziah Hunter scored on a 10-yard run in the first quarter after Kyle Cunanan's 28-yard field goal opened the scoring.

Matt Rhule, Nebraska head coach, addressed the team's challenge during a halftime interview, according to KETV.

"The game of our lives," said Matt Rhule, Nebraska head coach.

The Huskers extended their lead in the fourth quarter when Colandrea rushed for a 39-yard touchdown, making the score 17-6 with 12:01 remaining, according to KETV.

Indiana responded with two fourth-quarter touchdowns from Josh Hoover passes to Nick Marsh. KETV reported the final touchdown covered 44 yards and gave the Hoosiers a 20-17 lead with 7:13 left.

The loss came as Indiana visited Nebraska as a defending national champion for the first time since Texas played at Memorial Stadium in 2006, according to KETV. Nebraska will travel to Oregon to face the Ducks on October 17.