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Husker Doc Talk Breaks Down Nebraska Football's Late Collapse at Oregon

Oregon defeated Nebraska 17-14 on Saturday night at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, snapping a previous loss to UCLA and improving the Ducks' record to 4-2. The victory came after a dramatic fourth-quarter surge that erased a Nebraska lead, marking the second consecutive loss for the Huskers.

The game featured a significant shift in personnel for Oregon, as starting quarterback Dante Moore was sidelined due to a concussion suffered on September 26 against USC. Oregon started quarterback Brock Thomas over Dylan Raiola against Nebraska.

Nebraska held a 14-6 lead entering the final period, having limited the Oregon offense to just 91 yards through the first three quarters. The Huskers' defense had been effective in containing the Ducks' passing attack, but the balance of the game shifted as Oregon's offense gained momentum in the closing minutes.

Nebraska gave up 11 points in the fourth quarter, a collapse that proved decisive in the final score. One outlet cited the performance of Nebraska's offensive line as a factor in the loss.

The turning point of the game arrived with 28 seconds remaining when Dylan Raiola threw a four-yard touchdown pass to Jamari Johnson. This score gave Oregon the 17-14 victory, capping off a late-game offensive drive.

Raiola, who played two seasons for Nebraska before transferring to Oregon in the offseason, provided the spark that the Ducks needed to overcome their earlier struggles.

The result leaves Oregon with a 4-2 record following their win over Nebraska, while Nebraska drops to its second consecutive loss.

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