Anyone else feel like it's been longer than 14 days since Nebraska's last football game?Â
But we're back with a dandy. The Huskers are in the national spotlight as they warm up in Bloomington, Indiana, for an 11 a.m. showdown with the No. 16 Hoosiers.
You've heard it all week, but let's remind one last time what's at stake here. With a win, Nebraska snaps its bowl drought, skid vs. Top 25 teams and will likely reenter the rankings.
With a loss, well ... By the way, Indiana is the favorite in today's game — most sportsbooks like the Hoosiers by a touchdown, roughly.Â
So, let's watch together. Follow our live updates below, and be sure to refresh for the latest.
11:49 a.m. That was a frantic first quarter. Both coaches have had to make key fourth-down decisions.Â
FIRST QUARTER
Indiana 7, Nebraska 0
11:47 a.m. Oh boy. Dante Dowdell just fumbled on his fourth-down run. Looked like he would have had the first down if he had held on to the ball. NU has lost two fumbles this season, both by Dowdell.
11:45 a.m. Now, it's decision time for the Huskers. NU facing fourth-and-1 on the Indiana 12. Timeout, NU. Go or kick?
11:44 a.m. Hello, Heinrich Haarberg. He just ran for 8 yards to set up a third-and-1. Nice run by HH.
11:43 a.m. Big first-down pickup for Nebraska. Raiola to Lloyd for 10 yards on third down. Nice connection in traffic. NU on the IU 21.
11:38 a.m. Mikai Gbayor gets home for the fourth-down sack. He was untouched. Huge play for the Huskers, who come up big on their second fourth-down try. NU ball at its 25.
11:34 a.m. Indiana has a fourth-and-2 from the NU 25. Hoosiers call timeout to think about it.
11:29 a.m. Nebraska punts after gaining one first down on a nice connection between Dylan Raiola and Thomas Fidone on third down.
Buschini's punt is solid, but IU able to return it 20 yards to take over on the NU 45.
11:17 a.m. Touchdown, Indiana. Justice Ellison is in on a 5-yard rush. Couldn't draw up a much better start for the home team. That's the first rushing TD allowed by the Huskers this year.
11:16 a.m. First big decision of the game. Facing fourth-and-1, Indiana goes for it, converts on a pass down to the Nebraska 5.
11:14 a.m. Indiana's Justice Ellison just popped a 43-yard run on third-and-1. Malcolm Hartzog tackles him at the NU 23.
11:07 a.m. Nebraska wins the toss, defers, and Indiana will start with the ball.