{
  "id": 11808750,
  "title": "Nebraska 48, Maryland 23: Every Week in the Big Ten Is a Crapshoot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/nebraska-48-maryland-23-every-week-in-the-big-ten-is-a-crapshoot",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T00:52:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nebraska-48-maryland-23-every-005212159.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nebraska's football team secured a 48-23 victory over Maryland at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, marking their fifth consecutive win and second consecutive Big Ten triumph. The first half of the game was far from impressive, with both teams committing numerous penalties and Maryland outgaining Nebraska in total yards. However, Nebraska managed to lead 28-23 at halftime before going on a 34-point scoring spree in the second half, showcasing a strong performance with 447 total yards and 5.8 yards per rush. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea played a key role, rushing for over 100 yards and scoring a touchdown. The game was marred by a high number of penalties, which affected both teams' performances. Despite the rough start, Nebraska's composure and determination in the second half were crucial in securing the win. Looking ahead, Indiana will visit Lincoln next week, potentially bringing a high-stakes game to the Big Ten.",
  "summary": "Nebraska football beat Maryland 48-23 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, and the Huskers are 5-0 for the first time since 2016. They got there the hard way. The first half was ugly, the penalty flags kept coming, and Maryland outgained Nebraska 300-195 in total yards before the break. Nebraska still led 28-23 at halftime, then […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Nebraska defeats Maryland 48-23 in Big Ten game",
    "Anthony Colandrea rushes for 100+ yards and scores",
    "Indiana to visit Nebraska next week for high-stakes game"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Nebraska's convincing second-half performance cements its status as a formidable Big Ten contender, setting up a potentially high-stakes matchup against Indiana next week that could shake up the conference standings.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}