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Nebraska Edges Maryland in Thrilling 34-31 Comeback Victory
12 Oct
Summary
- Nebraska rallies from 10-point deficit to beat Maryland 34-31
- Quarterback Dylan Raiola throws game-winning TD pass with 1:08 left
- Maryland's late comeback bid falls short after disputed penalty
On October 7th, 2025, the Nebraska Cornhuskers narrowly defeated the Maryland Terrapins 34-31 in a thrilling college football matchup. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola had a rollercoaster performance, throwing for 260 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions.
The Terrapins led 31-24 in the fourth quarter, but a 50-yard run by Emmett Johnson set up the Cornhuskers at the Maryland 10-yard line. However, Nebraska was unable to punch it in and settled for a field goal, cutting the deficit to 4 points.
With just over a minute remaining, Raiola led Nebraska on an 81-yard touchdown drive, capped off by a 3-yard scoring pass to Dane Key to give the Cornhuskers a 34-31 lead. Maryland's final drive stalled after a disputed intentional grounding penalty on freshman quarterback Malik Washington, and Nebraska held on for the victory.
The win was a much-needed boost for the Cornhuskers, who had seen this type of game slip away from them in recent years. For Maryland, it was another heartbreaking home loss, but the Terrapins showed promise with Washington's performance.
