LINCOLN — Two sparse lines of glowing red looked down on a Memorial Stadium cloaked in black.

Neon lettering at the top of the stands reminded everyone in sight of Nebraska’s five national titles. The Cornhuskers are fighting to become nationally recognized again, and a long road still remains.

No. 23 USC football beat the Huskers 21-17 to extend Nebraska’s losing streak against ranked teams to 29 games.

Nebraska held Jayden Maiava to a season-low 135 passing yards, but the quarterback adapted to run for a season-high 62 rushing yards.

Cornhusker starting quarterback Dylan Raiola left the game in the third quarter due to an apparent right leg injury. True freshman and Orange Lutheran product TJ Lateef came in and finished the game with 71 yards on 5-of-7 passing in addition to 18 rushi

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