Utah State at Nebraska

Saturday, September 5, 1987

No. 2 Nebraska beat Utah State 56–⁠12. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 4–⁠0.

AwayUtah State5–⁠6 in 1987
12
Home2Nebraska10–⁠2 in 1987
56

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.

Nebraska leads 8–⁠0 in eight meetings, counting the four 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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