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Nebraska avoids another heartbreak, survives late scare against Southern Miss

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  • Mitch Sherman, ESPN Staff Writer Close
    • Nebraska/Big Ten/Recruiting reporter.
    • Joined ESPN in 2011.
    • Graduated from the University of Nebraska.
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Southern Miss nearly flipped the script on Nebraska.

One week after storming back from 23 points down the fourth quarter to force overtime in a loss at Miami, the Huskers surrendered three late touchdowns in less than seven minutes, holding on for a 36-28 win Saturday over the Golden Eagles at Memorial Stadium.