Haarberg leads Huskers past N Illinois 35-11 in his first start for new coach Matt Rhule’s first win
Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg (10) rushes against Northern Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Rebecca S. Gratz]
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Heinrich Haarberg threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in his first start and Nebraska beat Northern Illinois 35-11 for coach Matt Rhule’s first win with the Cornhuskers. The Huskers bounced back from losses at Minnesota and Colorado to win their home opener for the 36th time in 38 years. NIU lost its second straight since beating Boston College two weeks ago. NIU managed just 149 yards, half the total coming on its last possession. Haarberg took over for the injured and turnover-prone Jeff Sims and looked comfortable throughout. He passed for 158 yards and ran for 98.
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Northern Illinois' DaRon Gilbert, left, chases Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg out of bounds during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
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