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Cornhuskers vs Boilermakers Final: 28-10 - Recap

The Boilermakers came up short against the Cornhuskers in Week 5 action on Saturday, falling 28-10 at Ross-Ade Stadium.

The Cornhuskers were a -10.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 47.0.

Jacory Barney Jr. rushed for 66 yards, while Emmett Johnson added 50 yards in the win. Jahmal Banks and Thomas Fidone II added 82 and 39 receiving yards respectively.

Devin Mockobee rushed for 41 yards for Purdue, while Reggie Love III added 33 yards. Hudson Card threw for 174 yards for the Boilermakers, while receivers Jaron Tibbs and Max Klare had 46 and 40 yards respectively.

Purdue lost the offensive yardage battle to Nebraska 405-224 yards in Saturday's game. Nebraska had more first downs as that total ended up 25-12.

The time of possession battle favored Nebraska as their offense was on the field for 30:18, longer than the 29:42 of their opponents.

Next game, Nebraska takes its act home to face Rutgers looking for another win. For Purdue, they head on the road to face Wisconsin.