Huskers take 4th quarter lead over Top 5 team for first time in 15 years

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have taken a fourth-quarter lead over the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday.

It marks the first time in 15 years the program has taken a lead against an Associated Press Top 5 team in the fourth quarter, as the last time the Huskers did so was against Texas in 2009, according to the National TV broadcast.

Nebraska is hoping to have a different outcome than that game, however, as they ultimately still lost 13-12 after taking a 12-10 lead.

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The Huskers were trailing 14-9 in the fourth quarter before taking it nine plays for 74 yards and scoring on a Dante Dowdell one-yard rush.

Nebraska would also convert on the two-point conversion to make it a 17-14 lead.

The Buckeyes would answer on the ensuing drive, going eight plays for 75 yards and scoring a touchdown to lead 21-17.

Nebraska will need to answer back to end their 15-game losing streak against Top 25 teams. Head coach Matt Rhule is also 2-21 all-time against Top 25-ranked teams heading into this matchup.

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