Indiana defeats Nebraska 20-17, maintains longest active winning streak in college football

<p>Indiana University extended its winning streak in college football with a 20-17 victory over Nebraska on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. The win marks Indiana's 27th consecutive victory against unranked teams.</p><p>Indiana, ranked No. 7, faced a strong challenge from Nebraska, which nearly handed the defending national champions their first loss since the 2024 College Football Playoff. Indiana had not trailed in a game since the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game against Ohio State.</p><p>Quarterback Josh Hoover completed 12 of 22 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns, while wide receiver Nick Marsh caught six passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns. Indiana struggled offensively in the first half, managing only three points from a 42-yard field goal by Nico Radicic.</p><p>Nebraska opened the scoring with a 28-yard field goal by Kyle Cunanan, followed by a 10-yard touchdown run by Nyziah Hunter, putting Nebraska ahead 10-3. Indiana responded with a field goal, but Nebraska maintained control of the game in the first half.</p><p>In the second half, Indiana managed to score another field goal, narrowing the deficit to 10-6. The game shifted momentum when Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea was intercepted by Indiana's Jamari Sharpe, but Nebraska's defense forced Indiana to punt.</p><p>Colandrea then scored on a 39-yard touchdown run, extending Nebraska's lead to 17-6. However, Indiana quickly responded with a 75-yard touchdown pass from Hoover to Marsh, reducing the deficit to 17-13.</p><p>Indiana took the lead for the first time on a fourth-and-1 play, with Hoover finding Marsh for a 44-yard touchdown pass, making the score 20-17. Nebraska attempted a comeback but failed to convert on fourth-and-9, allowing Indiana to maintain possession.</p><p>With this victory, Indiana improved its record to 6-0, while Nebraska fell to 5-1. Indiana will face No. 5 Ohio State next week, while Nebraska will play against No. 13 Oregon.</p>