Nebraska fans might be celebrating a win at Arrowhead, but we’re here to ask—should they be? In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, we break down the Huskers’ 20–17 win over Cincinnati, a game that was statistically dominated by Nebraska, yet came down to a final-minute interception to seal the deal.
Dylan Raiola looked composed, throwing for 240 yards and 2 touchdowns with zero turnovers, showing signs of development and maturity. But Nebraska’s inability to sack Cincinnati’s Emory Sworsby, and their surrender of 200+ rushing yards—including nearly 100 from Sworsby himself—raises serious questions.
Cincinnati, despite a disastrous 69-yard passing effort, stayed alive with defense, grit, and a last-minute drive that had the game-tying field goal in reach… until Sworsby tried to play hero and got picked off in the end zone.
Was Nebraska exposed? Did Cincinnati wait too long to embrace the run game? We analyze it all—from time of possession and third-down efficiency to the surprisingly even matchup between two teams that looked miles apart on paper.
We wrap with big-picture takeaways: what this win (and near-collapse) says about Nebraska’s Big Ten readiness, and why Cincinnati may not be as far off as the stat sheet suggests.
It’s a sweaty one, but it’s football—and we’re just getting started.