In a challenging game, No. 16 Indiana dominated Nebraska with a decisive 56-7 victory. Indiana's Justice Ellison led the charge, scoring multiple touchdowns and contributing significantly to the Hoosiers' 154 rushing yards in the first half. Nebraska struggled with turnovers and special teams errors, including a costly kickoff mistake by Jacory Barney Jr. that set them back early in the game. Indiana capitalized on Nebraska's issues, with quarterback Kurtis Rourke effectively picking apart Nebraska's defense. The loss extended Nebraska's streak without a win against a ranked opponent since 2016. Despite anticipation of breaking their bowl drought, Nebraska's performance fell short, underscoring Indiana's strength this season.