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Henery’s kick, Suh’s pick finish off the Buffs
On a strange Senior Day inside Memorial Stadium, a sophomore and a junior stole the show for the Huskers in a thrilling 40-31 come-from-behind win over Colorado.
The Huskers trailed 31-27 entering the final quarter before rallying for their third straight victory. Sophomore Alex Henery cut the lead to 31-30 with a 37-yard field goal, before Nebraska drove downfield late looking to escape with a victory. Henery came back out and put NU in front for good by booting a 57-yard field goal with just 1:43 remaining, the longest field goal in Nebraska and Memorial Stadium history.
Junior Ndamukong Suh made sure Henery’s field goal would hold up when he intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown.
Henery’s and Suh’s heroics were needed after Nebraska failed to capitalize on numerous scoring opportunities throughout the second half. The Huskers drove inside Colorado’s 33-yard line on each of their four second-half possessions, but NU came away with just nine points.
Alex Henery kicks his pivotal 57-yard field goal to give Nebraska the lead with less than two minutes remaining. | Courtesy of Nebraska Athletics