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Cornhuskers Down Cincinnati 20-17 - Match Report
The Bearcats had no answer for Emmett Johnson on Thursday as the Cornhuskers rolled to a 20-17 win at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
The Cornhuskers earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -6.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 50.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Emmett Johnson rushed for 108 yards, while Heinrich Haarberg added 4 yards in the win. Nyziah Hunter and Dane Key added 65 and 51 receiving yards respectively.
Brendan Sorsby rushed for 96 yards for Cincinnati, while Tawee Walker added 53 yards. Brendan Sorsby threw for 69 yards for the Bearcats, while receivers Cyrus Allen and Joe Royer had 41 and 11 yards respectively.
Cincinnati was outgained by Nebraska 353-271 yards in Thursday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 23-16 by the Cornhuskers.
The time of possession battle favored Nebraska as their offense was on the field for 39:30, longer than the 20:30 of their opponents.
Nebraska looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Akron. Cincinnati will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Bowling Green.