Nebraska’s win against Wisconsin marks the first time the Cornhuskers have beaten the Badgers since September 2012. That season, Joel Stave served as UW’s quarterback, running back Montee Ball was in his final season in Madison and Bret Bielema manned the sidelines.

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.

The Huskers had been 0-8 with bowl eligibility on the line under Matt Rhule. Wisconsin lost its fourth straight.

Wisconsin was thoroughly beaten in all three phases by a hungry and more physical Huskers team on Saturday in a 44

A 10-point swing at the end of the half was the beginning of the issues for the Badgers (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten). Trailing 14-10, they marched down the field on a 10-play, 73-yard drive that all went for naught when Nathaniel Vakos' 41-yard field-goal attempt was off the mark.

Nebraska improved to 6-5 overall and 3-5 in the Big Ten in front of 86,923 fans in the 403rd consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium. Wisconsin falls to 5-6 on the season and 3-5 in the league. Emmett Johnson led the Husker offense,

Nebraska's offense came alive Saturday at Memorial Stadium for a 44-25 victory over Wisconsin to snap a 10-game losing streak to the Badgers.