Nebraska football midseason review: Pass defense From the Nebraska football: The midseason report series Sam McKewon World-Herald Sports Editor Oct 24, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 × World-Herald Sports Editor Sam McKewon looks at an unforgettable Saturday of college football that ended with Nebraska's heartbreaking loss at Oregon. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Nebraska’s pass defense didn’t get off to an auspicious start in 2026, allowing a long completion on its first play of the season vs. Ohio.kAm$:?46 E96?[ }&’D 2==@H65 2 76H >@C6 3:8 A=2JD — :?4=F5:?8 EH@ 4@DE=J E@F495@H? A2DD6D :? 2 DEF??:?8 7@FCE9 BF2CE6C 4@==2AD6 282:?DE x?5:2?2 — 3FE :E 92D 2=D@ AC@G6? @AA@CEF?:DE:4 H:E9 :?E6C46AE:@?D 2?5 7@C63@5:?8[ E@F89\>:?565 A2DD CFD96CD[ H9@ 92G6 96=A65 E96 wFD<6CD ?@E49 `h @G6C2== D24<D[ H9:49 C2?<D D64@?5 :? 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