LINCOLN, Neb. -- Clayton Thorson sneaked into the end zone on fourth-and-1, and Northwestern's defense came up with a big sack and pass breakup in overtime for a 31-24 win over Nebraska on Saturday.
The Wildcats (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) became the first Football Bowl Subdivision program in history to win three consecutive overtime games. They beat Iowa 17-10 two weeks ago and Michigan State 39-31 in triple overtime last week. They also clinched bowl eligibility for a third straight year.
"I think our guys have some confidence in close games," coach Pat Fitzgerald said.