Well, the Nebraska Cornhuskers lost to the Georgia Southern Eagles 42-45.
It was a disappointing loss for the Cornhuskers, who entered this season with hopeful expectations. Now, they have dropped to 1-2, and they will face the #7 Oklahoma Sooners next Saturday.
Against the Eagles, Nebraska’s offense played well. Running back duo Anthony Grant and Ajay Allen continued to impress, as the pair rushed for a combined 214 yards and two touchdowns.
Quarterback Casey Thompson did miss open receivers on a few plays, but overall, he threw for 318 yards and recorded four total touchdowns.
However, the defensive side of the ball was another story. Let’s a further look at their performance. Here are two key stats from Saturday’s game.