A pair of first-half rushing scores was just enough offense for Nebraska as the Blackshirts — helped by a late special teams turnaround — sealed a Husker win over Rutgers.

Rutgers football suffered a disappointing loss to Nebraska, but can't let that linger with plenty of chances to get back on track.

Nebraska football beat Rutgers 14-7 Saturday afternoon in Lincoln. NU improves to 5-1 while the Scarlet Knights (4-1) suffer their first defeat. The Huskers jumped out to a 14-0 lead before halftime,