Nebraska Stuns No. 23 USC in Electric Blackout Showdown
It was a wild, high-energy night in Lincoln, Nebraska — one that fans will be talking about for a long time. Under the bright lights of Memorial Stadium, the Cornhuskers hosted the No. 23 USC Trojans in a primetime matchup that had all the ingredients of a classic college football moment. And to top it off, the stadium was in full “blackout” mode — a sea of black shirts and roaring voices ready to push their team over the line.
As the game reached the third quarter, Nebraska was holding a 14–6 lead over the Trojans, and the energy in the stands was absolutely electric. Quarterback Dylan Raiola once again proved why he’s one of the program’s most promising young stars. Completing 10 of 13 passes for 91 yards and a touchdown in the first half, Raiola officially crossed the 2,000-yard mark for the season. That milestone makes him the first Husker to post back-to-back 2,000-yard passing seasons since Tommy Armstrong Jr. achieved the feat between 2014 and 2016.
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Running back Emmett Johnson was another standout performer. He carried the ball 15 times for 76 yards and punched in a 10-yard touchdown in the first half. With that effort, he surpassed 900 rushing yards for the year — a mark reached by only one other Nebraska player since 2018. Senior wideout Dane Key got the party started early, hauling in a 14-yard touchdown pass on Nebraska’s opening drive. That drive was a beauty — 14 plays, 75 yards, and three third-down conversions. It set the tone for what became a night of relentless Husker energy.
Defensively, Nebraska brought the pressure. Linebacker Vincent Shavers Jr. came through with a key 10-yard sack — his first of the season — while cornerback Andrew Marshall added three tackles, pushing his career total past the 100 mark. Every defensive play was met with thunderous cheers from fans dressed in black, creating an atmosphere that clearly rattled USC at times.
And while the action on the field was gripping, the buildup before kickoff had its own charm. From the Adidas “Core Black” uniforms to the packed student section chanting under the lights, everything about this night screamed unity and pride. Fans on social media called it “Black Magic in Lincoln,” and honestly, it felt just like that.
The odds might have favored USC heading in, but Nebraska played like the team with everything to prove — fast, physical, and fired up. Whether the Huskers manage to hold off the Trojans for the win or not, one thing is clear: Memorial Stadium was alive in a way that college football fans dream about. It wasn’t just a game — it was a statement, and Nebraska made it loud and clear under the darkened skies of Lincoln.
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