Reacting to the first half of Nebraska v Northwestern
One-half of football is in the books, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers are trailing the Northwestern Wildcats by a score of 17 to 14. We’ve gathered a variety of social media analysis and opinions from the first half of football in Dublin, Ireland.
So far, the Husker’s offense is outgaining the Wildcats 276 total yards to 273 yards and it’s the passing game leading the way. Starting quarterback Casey Thompson is currently 17 to 24 for 228 yards and one TD. However, the Cornhuskers running game is still looking to bust out as they currently have only 48 yards on 16 attempts for 3.0 yards per rush. In addition, the Husker defense struggled throughout the half unable to come away with a turnover or sack in the first 30 minutes.
Take a look below at first-half reactions and get ready. The second half of football is just around the corner.
Awesome outdoor press box and GameDay set up here. pic.twitter.com/RHQQcBxEKI
— Sean Callahan (@Sean_Callahan) August 27, 2022
Exactly what I expected from the best fans in the world! #huskernation #GBR https://t.co/SfLJq1VA9D
— Eric Crouch (@croucheric) August 26, 2022
🇮🇪 🇺🇸 🏈 pic.twitter.com/pJuYesCIKi
— Sean Callahan (@Sean_Callahan) August 27, 2022
Here come the #Huskers!
(Presented by @UnionBankTrust) pic.twitter.com/X9FgxAMr0b
— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) August 27, 2022
TOUCHDOWN NEBRASKA pic.twitter.com/PQEXJ3rjYW
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) August 27, 2022
TOUCHDOWN NEBRASKA 🙌🇮🇪@LilThurm and the @HuskerFBNation offense starts this game STRONG pic.twitter.com/WXlSgq8xAT
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) August 27, 2022
Beautiful catch! #touchdown #Huskers
— Tommie Frazier (@TouchdownTommie) August 27, 2022
Uh oh Nebraska might be back
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) August 27, 2022
Nebraska with a couple 2-yard runs while pinned deep in its own territory. #Huskers counter a good NW punt with one of their own from Brian Buschini, who uncorks one that nets 49 yards.
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) August 27, 2022
Northwestern pulls to 7-3 on Adam Stage's 35-yard FG. Hilinski hitting some short and medium throws. Getting ball out quick.
In other news, Feist brings some serious heat in interior.
— Steven Sipple (@steven_sipple) August 27, 2022
Add 3️⃣ to the board for @NUFBFamily 👏
The 35 yd field goal attempt is good 🙌 pic.twitter.com/cjCIE0leeb
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) August 27, 2022
#Huskers 7, Northwestern 3. Hilinski is throwing around with some confidence too. Big third and 6 converted. Marques Buford's big hit couldn't quite knock it out. The punt two series ago really set up the points.
Seems like Colton Feist is balling out in his first start.
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) August 27, 2022
Beer/alcohol is free right now at Aviva Stadium because the internet is down 😂😂 Irish hospitality is top notch! #Huskers
— Jake Sorensen (@937JakeSorensen) August 27, 2022
We're through one in Dublin. pic.twitter.com/a4zAGhIS4R
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) August 27, 2022
Casey Thompson finishes the first quarter 6 of 9 for 83 yards. Nebraska leads 7-3 and will have it second-and-9 at the Northwestern 37 after they switch sides.
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) August 27, 2022
Husker Nation is taking over in Ireland 🔴⚪️🇮🇪
(via @Huskers) pic.twitter.com/oZlFccy9Eo
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) August 27, 2022
😤 @LilThurm is making plays all over the field for @HuskerFBNation pic.twitter.com/Km26JHy6wD
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) August 27, 2022
Nebraska went in the portal and got some ballers.
— Steven Sipple (@steven_sipple) August 27, 2022
TOOK IT HIMSELF.
TOUCHDOWN @LilThurm. pic.twitter.com/e5IW2N0lDl
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) August 27, 2022
Nebraska fans have a lot to be excited about with Casey Thompson 🔥
He runs it in an makes it 14-3 in the first half for @HuskerFBNation pic.twitter.com/7QvFNHV3er
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) August 27, 2022
WIDE OPEN@rayniroIII hauls in the first TD of the season for @NUFBFamily 💪 pic.twitter.com/KSTDezIKnB
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) August 27, 2022
Touchdown NW. Bust in Nebraska secondary as Hilinski hits a big one.
Nebraska 14
NW 10— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) August 27, 2022
Nebraska's run game has been nothing today. Could we see some zone read wrinkles or something different in the second half?
— Sean Callahan (@Sean_Callahan) August 27, 2022
Chinander has to address arm tackling at half.
— Steven Sipple (@steven_sipple) August 27, 2022
Second punt by Brian Buschini: 50 yards.
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) August 27, 2022
Luke Reimer went to the locker room, per the Husker Radio Network. Eteva Mauga-Clements has been in all this drive.
— Robin Washut (@RobinWashut) August 27, 2022
On 4th & 1 @NUFBFamily comes up with the BIG first down 😤 pic.twitter.com/bCfhvLJpgR
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) August 27, 2022
#Huskers pass rush just ain't there.
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) August 27, 2022
Frost said this week he thinks his team will respond well to adversity this season.
Northwestern 17, Nebraska 14, with 25.6 seconds left before halftime.
There's adversity.
— Steven Sipple (@steven_sipple) August 27, 2022
Northwestern takes the lead! 🙌
What a drive by the @NUFBFamily offense 🔥 pic.twitter.com/UXsP5kNf1Z
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) August 27, 2022
