BOWL BOUND: Huskers roll Badgers to clinch bowl eligibility

Celebrate, Husker fans. For the first time since 2016, Nebraska is bowl eligible.

November 23, 2024Updated: November 23, 2024

By News Channel Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. - Celebrate, Husker fans. For the first time since 2016, Nebraska is bowl eligible.

The Huskers rolled past Wisconsin 44-25 on Saturday, improving to 6-5 on the year. Nebraska was led on the ground by Emmett Johnson who ran for 113 yards, while also racking up 85 receiving yards.

Freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola went 28/38 through the air for 293 yards and a touchdown.

With the win, the Huskers claim the freedom trophy for the first time ever and knock off Wisconsin for the first time since 2012.

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