Nebraska Beats Maryland With 80-Yard Pick-Six and 2 Mekhi Nelson Touchdowns
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Updated · Lincoln Journal Star · Oct 4
Nebraska Beats Maryland With 80-Yard Pick-Six and 2 Mekhi Nelson Touchdowns
3 articles · Updated · Lincoln Journal Star · Oct 4
Summary
Dwayne McDougle’s 80-yard interception return for a touchdown highlighted Nebraska’s win over Maryland at Memorial Stadium.
Mekhi Nelson scored twice in the first half, helping Nebraska build control as the Huskers also forced a Maryland fumble and added a Kyle Cunanan field goal.
Anthony Colandrea contributed through the air and on the ground, including a touchdown pass to Kwazi Gilmer, while Luke Lindenmeyer also reached the end zone.
The game doubled as Nebraska’s homecoming, with Caleb Burnside and Hannah Miller crowned during halftime and more than 5,000 balloons handed out to fans.