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The HUSKERS Find a New Way To Do the Same Thing: Washington 17 NEBRASKA 10 (UPDATED)

Nebraska’s season of late-game collapses continued in a heartbreaking 17–10 loss to Washington, where a combination of self-inflicted mistakes and defensive vulnerabilities sealed their fate. The Huskers led 10–7 late in the fourth quarter after a 14-play, 68-yard drive set up a potential game-tying field goal—but kicker Kyle Cunanan’s 36-yard attempt fell short.

Washington capitalized on Nebraska’s defensive fatigue, replacing backup Elijah Brown with starter Demond Williams to spark an 81-yard touchdown drive, widening the lead to 17–7 after quarterback Anthony Colandrea’s final interception of the night sealed the loss. Despite dominating early with just 186 rushing yards allowed before the game-changing drive, Nebraska’s offensive miscues—including Colandrea’s three turnovers (four if not for an offsides call)—undermined their chances once again, mirroring their recent struggles against Indiana and Oregon.

The loss may have marked the end of Cunanan’s tenure, as Nebraska’s coaching staff brought in John Hohl to nail a 42-yard field goal in the final minutes. The Huskers’ inability to sustain momentum in close games—whether through defensive lapses or offensive missteps—has become a frustrating pattern, leaving fans and analysts speechless after another late-season meltdown.

With opponents now starting backups for the remainder of the season, Nebraska’s season of near-misses and fourth-quarter heartache shows no signs of slowing down.

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