WATCH: Justice Ellison's 31-Yard Touchdown Gives Indiana 28-7 Lead Over Nebraska

Indiana's offense was rolling in the first half. Running back Justice Ellison put the Hoosiers ahead 28-7 just before halftime with this 31-yard touchdown.

Indiana's Justice Ellison (6) celebrates a touchdown run against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium. / Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Nebraska had no answer for Indiana's run or pass game in the first half on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

The Hoosiers took a 28-7 lead into halftime, thanks to 189 passing yards, 154 rushing yards and strong defense. Running back Justice Ellison scored his second touchdown of the day and the team's fourth with 1:17 left in the half.

Ellison made a few cuts in the backfield before hitting a hole on the left side. After breaking past the line of scrimmage, he made the Nebraska safety miss on his way to a 31-yard touchdown run. Here's the highlight.

31 yards and another touchdown for Justice Ellison 💥@IndianaFootball is pouring it on in the first half.#B1GFootball on @CFBONFOX 📺 pic.twitter.com/iF3mX4ba0F

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 19, 2024

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