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WATCH: Nebraska finally on the right side of a pick-six
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Nebraska has certainly been on the wrong side of one too many interceptions-turned-touchdowns through the first six weeks of the season. But the defense was finally scored one of its own.
To start the third quarter, Alex Hornibrook was hoping to hit a short pass and allow his receiver to make a play in space. Instead, Huksers’ defender Aaron Williams stepped in front of the pass and recorded a pick-six to knot the game at 17-17.
Hornibrook has played well through most of the season but made a critical mistake on that play.
Wisconsin was nearly a two-touchdown favorite in this game but the Huskers have been tough in Lincoln. That pick-six was further proof that Nebraska isn’t going to make this easy for the Badgers.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB