Nebraska at Washington

Saturday, September 20, 1997

No. 7 Nebraska beat No. 2 Washington 27–⁠14. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Washington led the series 3–⁠2–⁠1.

Away7Nebraska13–⁠0 in 1997
27
Home2Washington8–⁠4 in 1997
14

FinalHigh 74°F, low 48°FAttendance 74,023

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Nebraska 50% to win. Nebraska pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Nebraska leads 5–⁠4–⁠1 in 10 meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
2011Nebraska 51, Washington 38
2010Washington 19, Nebraska 7Holiday Bowl
2010Nebraska 56, Washington 21
1998Nebraska 55, Washington 7
1997Nebraska 27, Washington 14
1992Washington 29, Nebraska 14

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