Filed by Jon Nyatawa at 8:05 p.m.
Nebraska has seemingly lacked a killer instinct on offense, until it pounded KU for a game-sealing touchdown last week. But the Huskers just ruined their chance to take early control of the game tonight.
After the NU defense forced a three-and-out, Nebraska drove inside the KSU 10-yard line, but quarterback Zac Lee made his two biggest mistakes of the night.
He lost 14 yards on a second down sack. Then, on third down, he threw an interception right to sophomore safety Tysyn Hartman.
Putting the game away had been somewhat of a problem, even during this current NU winning streak.
After taking a 20-0 lead, the Huskers let Baylor stick around for the rest of the game. They couldn't turn the Oklahoma contest into a two-possession game.
It is early, but Nebraska could have made a statement by taking a two-touchdown lead.
A few more observations:
-- After a 10-play field goal drive, Kansas State has hurt itself with its own mistakes. An intentional grounding penalty ruined drive two. The next possession featured a second down holding penalty that forced the Wildcats out of running situations.
-- We haven't heard too many “Suuuuhhhh” chants tonight. The senior defensive end hasn't recorded a tackle for loss since the Oct. 31 game at Baylor.
-- True freshman Rex Burkhead has contributed in his first game back since breaking a bone in his foot. Two rushes and a short reception already for Burkhead.
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