Utah State at Nebraska
Saturday, September 5, 1987 Share
No. 2 Nebraska beat Utah State 56–12. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 4–0.
FinalHigh 84°F, low 65°FAttendance 75,910
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Nebraska 88% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Utah State–Nebraska gameNebraska leads 8–0 in eight meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2003 | Nebraska 31, Utah State 7 | |
| 2002 | Nebraska 44, Utah State 13 | |
| 1991 | Nebraska 59, Utah State 28 | |
| 1988 | Nebraska 63, Utah State 13 | |
| 1987 | Nebraska 56, Utah State 12 | |
| 1979 | Nebraska 35, Utah State 14 |
Around this game
Utah State
- Next gameat KentuckySept. 12, 1987
- SeasonUtah State in 1987
- ProgramUtah State history and records
Nebraska
- Next gamevs. UCLASept. 12, 1987
- SeasonNebraska in 1987
- ProgramNebraska history and records

