Badgers fans and former players have long taken pride in this streak because it's a testament to the program’s sustained success. But after falling to Nebraska in a humbling 44-25 defeat, Wisconsin now finds itself one loss away from its first losing season since 2001.

Big-picture, the defeat is Wisconsin’s first to Nebraska since 2012. The result also clinched Nebraska’s first bowl appearance since 2016, snapping a nine-game losing streak with a bowl appearance at stake. Finally, it handed the Cornhuskers the Freedom Trophy for the first time in its existence.