22 Loss to No. 15 Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl
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Key Points:
- Nebraska concluded their 2025 season with a 44-22 loss to No. 15 Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl, finishing the year 7-6, while Utah improved to 11-2.
- Nebraska's offense showed early promise with 157 yards and 14 points in the first two drives but then stalled, failing to gain a first down until late in the third quarter and committing multiple turnovers.
- Utah quarterback Devon Dampier dominated the game with 310 passing yards, two touchdowns, and 148 rushing yards with three scores, exposing Nebraska's defensive weaknesses, especially against quarterback runs.
- Special teams issues persisted for Nebraska, with poor kickoff returns consistently starting inside the 20-yard line and no positive returns
