For the first time since 2016, the Huskers played in a bowl game, and for the first time since 2015, they won a bowl game. Nebraska defeated Boston College 20-15 after holding a 20-2 heading into the fourth quarter. Though the Eagles mounted a comeback, the Huskers held them off.
The key stops occurred on fourth down. Boston College failed on all four attempts while Nebraska finished 3-of-4. Brian Buschini even threw one completion on a fake punt to extend a drive but failed to run in a touchdown on a fake field goal later that drive.
Dylan Raiola tossed 23 completions for 228 yards, a touchdown, and an interception off 31 throws. Emmett Johnson rushed for 68 yards off 14 carries and hauled in five catches for 28 yards and a touchdown.
Rahmir Johnson earned the bowl MVP after rushing for 60 yards and a touchdown off 10 carries. Kwinten Ives scored the team’s other touchdown off his lone two-yard carry.
Jahmal Banks led the team in receiving yards, racking up 79 yards off four catches. Thomas Fidone II also hauled in five catches for 50 yards.
The defense also continued to be a threat on the ground, holding Boston College to 47 rushing yards. Though the Eagles struck in the air and on special teams, they couldn’t complete the comeback.
Nebraska concluded the season with a 7-6 record, its first winning season since 2016, snapping the eight-year skid.
Here are the social media reactions to Nebraska’s win in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl.
Banks with a big grab early on
Boston College gets the interception
Johnson gets in for the score
Ives gets his first career score
Eagles block the extra point to get two
Successful fake punt, unsuccessful fake field goal
Johnson gets it on fourth down
Final in the Bronx
Coach is happy
QB is happy
Ty Robinson
Yankees show love
Past seniors
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