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Nebraska snaps two-game losing streak with 78-62 victory over Purdue
Nebraska welcomed Purdue for a Sunday conference clash. The Huskers snapped their two-game losing streak Sunday, taking down the Boilermakers 78-62.
Nebraska basketball makes remarkable AP rankings history after earning a 58-56 win vs. Michigan State on Friday night
The No. 13 Nebraska Cornhuskers and Ohio State Buckeyes meet Monday. Tip-off at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET.
Freshman quarterback TJ Lateef will start for Nebraska after taking over when sophomore Dylan Raiola broke his fibula and subsequently entered the transfer portal.
While Nebraska’s coaching staff has seen changes over the month of December, the biggest news ahead of the bowl game is with the opponent Utah. On Friday Dec. 26, it was reported Utah Head Coach, Kyle Whittingham, signed a deal with Michigan to be their next head football coach.
Nebraska will be without quarterback Dylan Raiola in the Las Vegas Bowl vs. Utah. Here's a closer look at why and who the Huskers will play at QB:
Considering the Cornhuskers to be a "quality opponent" has traditionally not been the case. Michigan State is 15-4 against Nebraska since the Cornhuskers joined the Big Ten and has won 12 of the last 13 overall meetings. Nebraska hasn't won a single NCAA Tournament game in the history of its program; MSU has 76 victories.
Nebraska has added to their offensive line in the college football transfer portal, adding a three-year starter from Iowa State.