Nebraska blows fourth-quarter lead against No. 7 Indiana, extends top-25 losing streak to 31 games

Key Points:

• Nebraska's 31-game losing streak against top-25 opponents continues after a 20-17 loss to No. 7 Indiana, despite leading late in the game and having a chance to secure a signature win for coach Matt Rhule.
• The Cornhuskers missed critical opportunities, including a missed 40-yard field goal and defensive lapses that allowed two long touchdown receptions by Indiana's Nick Marsh in the final minutes.
• Nebraska has not beaten a top-seven opponent since 2015, and the program's last major win over a reigning national champion dates back to 2001, highlighting a prolonged period without significant victories against elite teams.
• Matt Rhule's struggles against ranked teams persist, with a career record of just 2-26 versus top-25 opponents across Temple, Baylor, and Nebraska, and a poor record in close games, particularly at Nebraska where he is 2-9 in games decided by four points or fewer.
• Nebraska faces additional chances to end its drought against ranked teams this season, including upcoming games at Oregon and against Ohio State and Iowa, but the program's inability to close out big games remains a major concern.