By ATTS 
In a thrilling upset, the No. 4 Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal 35-28 on Saturday at Stanford Stadium. The victory marks the Huskers’ first win over a top-five team since 2018 and their first road win against a ranked opponent since 2019.
Nebraska controlled the game in most statistical categories. The Huskers outgained Stanford 453 yards to 371, including a 222-153 advantage on the ground. The Huskers also won the time of possession battle, holding the ball for 36:54 compared to Stanford’s 23:06.
The Huskers’ defense was particularly impressive, forcing three turnovers and sacking Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee four times. The Huskers also held Stanford to just 1-of-11 on third down conversions.
Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson was the catalyst for the Huskers’ victory. Thompson completed 18-of-27 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 34 yards and a touchdown.
Thompson’s performance was particularly impressive considering that he was playing in his first road game as a starter for the Huskers. He showed great poise and leadership under pressure, and his ability to extend plays with his legs was a key factor in the Huskers’ victory.
Stanfords three turnovers proved to be costly. The Cardinal fumbled the ball twice, and McKee threw an interception. Nebraska converted all three turnovers into touchdowns, which proved to be the difference in the game.
Stanford’s defense played well for much of the game, but the turnovers were a major setback. The Cardinal will need to clean up their ball security if they want to compete for the Pac-12 title.
The victory is a major boost for Nebraska’s College Football Playoff hopes. The Huskers are now 3-0 and have a signature win on their resume. Nebraska will need to continue to win, but they are now in the conversation for the playoff.
The loss is a setback for Stanford’s hopes of winning the Pac-12. The Cardinal are now 2-1, and they will need to win out in order to reach the conference championship game. The loss also raises questions about Stanford’s quarterback situation. McKee has been inconsistent this season, and the Cardinal may need to consider a change at the position.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers’ victory over the Stanford Cardinal was a major upset. The Huskers controlled the game in most statistical categories, and Casey Thompson led the way with a strong performance at quarterback. Stanford’s turnovers proved to be costly, and the Cardinal will need to clean up their ball security if they want to compete for the Pac-12 title.
The victory is a major boost for Nebraska’s College Football Playoff hopes. The Huskers are now 3-0 and have a signature win on their resume. Nebraska will need to continue to win, but they are now in the conversation for the playoff.
