A pair of first-half rushing scores was just enough offense for Nebraska as the Blackshirts — helped by a late special teams turnaround — sealed a Husker win over Rutgers.

Rutgers football showed late life, but it turned out to be too little, too late. The Scarlet Knights struggled offensively for much of the game and failed to capitalize on some key chances in what became a 14-7 loss to Nebraska on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. The loss dropped Rutgers to 4-1 for the season.

Nebraska football beat Rutgers 14-7 Saturday afternoon in Lincoln. NU improves to 5-1 while the Scarlet Knights (4-1) suffer their first defeat. The Huskers jumped out to a 14-0 lead before halftime,