Official recap
Kansas State's underdog Wildcats socked the Cornhuskers early and hung on for a stunning 12-0 upset before 65,986 Homecoming fans.
On their first possession, the Wildcats hit the Huskers with a 47-yard pass and they had a 6-0 lead with 12:33 left in the first quarter.
The Huskers were never able to generate an offensive threat inside the K-State 31, and the Wildcats kicked two fourth-quarter field goals to pad their lead.
K-State's defense kept the Huskers in check throughout the game and the Scarlet attack was held to 78 yards on the ground and only 7 of 28 successful passes.
It was only the second shutout for the Cornhuskers under Coach Bob Devaney.
H'MAX NOTES: It was KSU's first conference win since 1964. ... The Huskers never got inside the Wildcat 31-yard line. ... The game was played in 30-degree weather. ... Ernie Sigler, Nebraska's starter at quarterback, completed 2 of 18 passes for 20 yards.
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Kansas State 12
Nebraska 0
Nov. 9, 1968
Lincoln, NEKansas State 6 0 0 6 — 12
Nebraska 0 0 0 0 — 0
First Quarter
KSU — Mack Herron, 9 pass from Lynn Dickey
(Max Arreguin kick failed) 12:33
Fourth Quarter
KSU — Max Arreguin, 28 field goal, 13:01
KSU — Max Arreguin, 50 field goal, 9:10
NU KS
First Downs ...... 13 12
Rushing Net ...... 78 102
Passing Net ...... 68 217
Total Offense .... 146 319
Leading NU Rushers: Dick Davis 65, Joe Orduna 36.
Leading NU Passer: Frank Patrick 5 for 10, 48 yards.
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