Filed by Jon Nyatawa at 8:54 p.m.
That was quick. In less than two minutes after halftime, Nebraska has taken command of this game.
The Huskers now hold a 17-3 lead after I-back Roy Helu's 14-yard touchdown run with 13:21 left in the third quarter. That play came right after a 47-yard pass play from Zac Lee to Niles Paul.
It was the eighth reception of at least 35 yards this year for Paul. Also interesting to note that the Huskers attacked Kansas State's secondary the play after Tysyn Hartman left the game with an injury. Hartman already has an interception today, but he wasn't out there to help defend Paul.
On the other side of the ball, senior Larry Asante just bailed out the NU defense. He popped senior running back Keithen Valentine at the 1-yard line, jarring the ball loose. It appeared that junior Prince Amukamara was the Husker who recovered the loose football.
Now, the Wildcats probably won't abandon their low-risk offensive approach just yet. But they may have to consider tweaking it here shortly. Daniel Thomas had 74 yards on 10 carries at halftime, but he may not get as many more opportunities if Nebraska can keep KSU out of the end zone this quarter.
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