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Huskers hold off UCLA at Rose Bowl for 7th win of season

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LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — The Nebraska football team held on to beat UCLA, 28-21, late Saturday night at the Rose Bowl as the Huskers earned their 7th win of the season.

TJ Lateef went 13 of 15 for 205 yds & 3 TD in the true freshman's first start in his home state.

Emmett Johnson, meanwhile, rushed for 129 yds on the ground on 28 carries and a touchdown. The junior also caught three passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns.

The Big Red improved to 7-3 overall, 4-3 in Big Ten play.

NU now has a bye week before heading to Penn State on November 22nd.