Here’s a recap of the Nebraska vs. Akron game on September 6, 2025, where the Cornhuskers delivered an emphatic 68–0 victory over the Zips:
Game Highlights & Statistics
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Final Score: Nebraska 68, Akron 0 — a dominant shutout performance.
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Total Offense: Nebraska piled up 728 total yards—their best output since 2014—while holding Akron to just around 175 yards.
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Quarterback Dylan Raiola: Completed 24 of 31 passes for 364 yards and four touchdowns, setting a school record with 20 consecutive completions (11 from the previous game plus 9 to start this one).
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Running Back Emmett Johnson: Rushed for 140 yards on 14 carries (most before halftime) and scored three touchdowns (one receiving, two rushing). He became the first Husker since Anthony Grant (2022) to record back-to-back 100-yard rushing games.
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Big Plays and Scoring Runs:
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A 47-yard touchdown run by Johnson on the opening drive.
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A safety by freshman Kade Pietrzak on his first collegiate tackle.
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Eight consecutive drives following early miscues all ended in touchdowns.
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Defensive Mastery: Nebraska's "Blackshirts" forced multiple tackles for loss, registered two sacks, and recorded the program’s first shutout since the 2009 Holiday Bowl. Akron failed to score in their second consecutive game.
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Special Teams & Depth:
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The team notched 92 punt-return yards, an offseason-high figure.
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108 players saw action, demonstrating depth and roster-wide contributions.
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Backup QB T.J. Lateef, in mop-up duty, went 6‑of‑7 for 128 yards and a touchdown.
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Memorable Moment
Nebraska tight end Luke Lindenmeyer surprised everyone with a field-level marriage proposal to his girlfriend, Kailyn Storovich, immediately after scoring his first collegiate touchdown—a touching highlight in a dominant evening.
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Context & Outlook
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The 68-point haul marked the most points scored by Nebraska since they posted 73 in 2012 and tied their largest margin of victory (68 points) since the 1982 rout of New Mexico State.
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This was the first shutout for the Cornhuskers since the 2009 Holiday Bowl (33–0 over Arizona).
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With this win, Nebraska improved to 2–0 on the season. Their next test is against Houston Christian, with a formidable matchup against Michigan looming afterward.
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Summary Table
| Category | Highlight |
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| Final Score | Nebraska 68, Akron 0 |
| Total Yards | 728 for Nebraska |
| Key Performers | Raiola, Johnson, Pietrzak, Barney Jr., Lateef |
| Record & Milestones | Consecutive completions record, first shutout since 2009 |
| Notable Moment | In-game marriage proposal by Luke Lindenmeyer |
| Next Opponents | Houston Christian (up next), then Michigan |
Let me know if you'd like a breakdown of individual quarters, player stats, or how this win impacts Nebraska’s rankings and projections moving forward.
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