Down to a third-string freshman quarterback with a grand total of one snap on his career ledger, Nebraska still managed to roll up 514 yards of offense.
But NU turned the ball over on downs at the Indiana 34-yard line and the Hoosiers were able to run out the clock.
The Huskers trailed 31-24 going into the fourth quarter after an adventurous third that included a pair of touchdown drives for Indiana that left the NU defense reeling.
Through three quarters, IU receiver Whop Philyor had already compiled 13 catches for 171 and junior backup quarterback Peyton Ramsey had completed 23-of-31 for 278 yards and a pair of touchdowns to go along with a second-quarter interception.