Official recap
Nebraska gained its first win of 1976 with a 45-13 rout of Indiana before 41,289 fans.
The Huskers jumped out 14-0 in the first quarter, had a 24-0 halftime lead, and went into the final quarter on top 38-7.
Nebraska totally dominated the contest as Monte Anthony rushed for 83 yards and Rich Berns added 79 yards. Vince Ferragamo hit 8 of 12 passes for 115 yards.
Indiana's main weapon was the pass, but the Hoosiers never threatened.
Jim Wightman led the Black Shirts with 11 tackles.
SERIES HISTORY
SEASON STATS | NU ROSTER
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Nebraska 45
Indiana 13
Sept. 18, 1976
Bloomington, INNebraska 14 10 14 7 — 45
Indiana 0 0 7 6 — 13
First Quarter
NEB — Dodie Donnell [1, run; Al Eveland kick), 9:24
NEB — Monte Anthony (1, run; Al Eveland kick), 4:55
Second Quarter
NEB — Al Eveland (29, field goal), 4:29
NEB — Rich Berns (3, run; Al Eveland kick), 2:08
Third Quarter
NEB — Monte Anthony (1, run; Al Eveland kick), 12:21
NEB — Rich Berns (5, run; Al Eveland kick), 5:08
IND — Keith Calvin (3, pass from Terry Jones;
David Freud kick), 2:19
Fourth Quarter
NEB — Dave Gillespie (9, run; Al Eveland kick), 4:45
IND — John Harkrader (3, run; kick failed), 1:05
NU IND
First Downs ................. 24 17
Rushing, Net................ 248 89
Passes, Comp-Att-Int ... 10-16-0 14-24-1
Passing, Net................ 160 213
Total Offense............... 408 302
LEADING NU RUSHERS: Monte Anthony 83, Rich Berns 79.
LEADING NU PASSER: Vince Ferragamo 115.
NU TOTAL OFFENSE LEADER: Vince Ferragamo 116.
ATTENDANCE: 41,829.
NU OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME: Ken Spaeth.
NU DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME: Dave Butterfield.
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