LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska's three second-half touchdowns on Saturday came via the defense and special teams, helping the Cornhuskers to a 35-21 non-conference football victory over the University of South Alabama at Memorial Stadium/Tom Osborne Field.
Up seven at the break, No. 24 Nebraska (1-0) extended its advantage to 28-7 following a 38-yard interception return for a score by Eric Lee Jr. that was followed by JD Spielman's 76-yard punt return for a touchdown. The Cornhuskers' final points came when Alex Davis recovered a fumble in the end zone on the first snap of the final quarter.
Cephus Johnson threw for a pair of scores in the third quarter to draw the Jaguars (0-1) back within a score, ending the day 19-of-34 passing for 231 yards.