Carriker Gut Reaction: Frustration for Huskers in Madison

Nebraska's disappointing overtime loss to Wisconsin included some questionable clock management

Adam was on a roller coaster ride in this game! From the Huskers' hot start, to their lack of in-game adjustments and some questionable clock management. Quarterback Chubby Purdy made his first start and impressed/surprised fans early on, but the Husker offense struggled the rest of the game. The Blackshirts had some big stops, but they failed to make the key stops in overtime. Nebraska is left with what to do next. And will the Huskers make a bowl game???

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Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson rushes with the football during the first quarter of the game.

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Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy throws a pass during the first quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy evades a tackle by Wisconsin linebacker Jake Chaney during the first quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy rushes with the football before scoring a touchdown during the first quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter.

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Nebraska running back Anthony Grant rushes with the football during the first quarter.

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Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai is tackled by Nebraska linebacker Luke Reimer during the first quarter.

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Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai throws a pass during the first quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

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Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy throws a pass during the first quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy looks to throw a pass during the first quarter.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talks with officials during the second quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy rushes with the football during the second quarter.

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Wisconsin running back Jackson Acker rushes for a touchdown during the second quarter.

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Wisconsin tight end Tucker Ashcraft catches a pass in front of Nebraska defensive back Isaac Gifford during the second quarter.

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Wisconsin cheerleaders perform during the second quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy pitches the football towards running back Anthony Grant during the second quarter.

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Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the second quarter.

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Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai rushes with the football during the second quarter.

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Chubba Purdy runs for a first down before being tackled by Wisconsin linebacker Jake Chaney during the second quarter.

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Wisconsin wide receiver Will Pauling picks up 12 yards on a reception during the second quarter.

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Wisconsin's Jackson Acker scores a touchdown on a 26-yard reception during the second quarter.

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Wisconsin safety Preston Zachman tackles Nebraska wide receiver Billy Kemp IV after a short reception during the first quarter.

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Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone is tackled by Wisconsin cornerback Jason Maitre during the third quarter.

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Wisconsin's Vinny Anthony returns a third-quarter punt as Nebraska punter Brian Buschini closes in.

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Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy prepares to throw a pass during the third quarter.

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Wisconsin wide receiver Will Pauling is tackled by Marques Buford Jr. after a third-quarter reception. 

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Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy tries to elude linebacker Jordan Turner during the fourth quarter.

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Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai looks to throw a pass during the fourth quarter.

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Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson stops Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen for a five-yard loss during the fourth quarter. 

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Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen runs with the football between Nebraska's Isaac Gifford (left) and Malcolm Hartzog during the fourth quarter.

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Wisconsin's Jackson Acker carries the ball during the fourth quarter.

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Nebraska coach Matt Rhule walks the sideline during the fourth quarter.

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Braelon Allen (0) celebrates his go-ahead touchdown in overtime. 

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Wisconsin players hoist the Freedom Trophy as they celebrate their overtime win.