Offensive/Defensive Players of the Week from Nebraska’s win over Rutgers

Here are the Offensive/Defensive Players of the Week from Nebraska’s win over Rutgers

The Nebraska Cornhuskers moved to 3-3 with a 14-13 victory over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Friday night. The Cornhuskers are now 2-1 under interim head coach Mickey Joseph.

Offensively, the Cornhuskers got off to a slow start, as they put up zero points in the first half. However, they bounced back and scored two touchdowns in the second half.

Defensively, they continued to show rapid improvement. Over the last two weeks, their defense has given up a combined 34 points. In their prior two games, they allowed a combined 94 points.

Let’s take a look at the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week.

Nebraska vs. Rutgers: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Friday

Nebraska vs. Rutgers: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Friday

The Nebraska Cornhuskers will face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Friday. Historically, the Cornhuskers are 5-0 against the Scarlet Knights. Their last meeting came on December 18, 2020; Nebraska won 28-21. Dedrick Mills led the way rushing for 191 yards.

Last week, Nebraska secured their second win of the season, as they defeated Indiana 35-21. They will look to build upon that momentum on Friday. Meanwhile, Rutgers is entering the game with a 3-2 record. They are coming off a 10-49 loss to #3 Ohio State.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

    • Date: October 7th
    • Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: FS1
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)