Utah State at Nebraska

Saturday, September 15, 1979

No. 8 Nebraska beat Utah State 35–⁠14. It was their third meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 3–⁠0.

AwayUtah State7–⁠3–⁠1 in 1979 (8–⁠3 official)
14
Home8Nebraska10–⁠2 in 1979
35

FinalHigh 66°F, low 45°FAttendance 75,953

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Nebraska 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Nebraska leads 8–⁠0 in eight meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
2003Nebraska 31, Utah State 7
2002Nebraska 44, Utah State 13
1991Nebraska 59, Utah State 28
1988Nebraska 63, Utah State 13
1987Nebraska 56, Utah State 12
1979Nebraska 35, Utah State 14

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