Here’s a recap of the Nebraska vs Houston Christian game (Sept 13, 2025):
Final Score
Nebraska Cornhuskers 59, Houston Christian Huskies 7 Houston Chronicle+2Houston Chronicle+2
Key Takeaways
Nebraska
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Improved to 3–0 on the season. Houston Chronicle+1
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Dominant performance on offense: 554 total yards compared to HCU’s 160. Houston Chronicle+1
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Quarterback Dylan Raiola: efficiently completed 15 of 21 passes for 222 yards and 2 touchdowns, all in the first half. Houston Chronicle+2Central Nebraska Today+2
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Rushing by committee: Emmett Johnson had 13 carries, 78 yards, and 2 touchdowns. Backup Kwinten Ives added 85 yards and a TD when he saw action. Central Nebraska Today+1
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Wide receiver Dane Key had a breakout game: 104 receiving yards, including a 39-yard TD. HuskerMax+2Houston Chronicle+2
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Defense was strong: 8 tackles for loss, 3 sacks. Big play was a fumble forced by Riley Van Poppel, recovered by Williams Nwaneri for a scoop-and-score. Houston Chronicle+1
Houston Christian
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Limited offense: only ~160 total yards, held to ~52 in the first half. Houston Chronicle+1
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Their lone score came in the third quarter: Xai’Shan Edwards broke through for a 45‑yard rushing TD. Houston Chronicle+1
Additional Notes
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Nebraska wore all-red uniforms, the first time doing so since 1986 for that combo. HuskerMax+1
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After building a huge lead in the first half (38‑0), many starters sat out much of the second half. Backup QB T.J. Lateef played well when in: he was 5‑for‑5 for 126 yards and had a deep TD pass to Cortez Mills. The Washington Post+1
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This win kept Nebraska’s perfect historical record vs. FCS opponents intact.
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