**Ohio State Squeaks Past Nebraska, 21-17**

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Buckeyes Survive Scare, Edge Past Nebraska 21-17

Columbus, OH - The Ohio State Buckeyes escaped a potential upset on Saturday, narrowly defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers 21-17 in a hard-fought contest at Ohio Stadium. The victory extends Ohio State's winning streak to three games, but it wasn't without its share of drama and anxiety.

A Tight Contest From Start to Finish

The game was a defensive slugfest from the outset, with both teams struggling to find offensive rhythm in the early going. The Buckeyes took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on a touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud to Marvin Harrison Jr., but Nebraska answered back with a field goal in the second quarter to cut the deficit to four points.

The second half saw the Buckeyes extend their lead to 14-3 on a Miyan Williams touchdown run, but Nebraska refused to go away quietly. The Cornhuskers rallied with a touchdown and a field goal to tie the game at 14 apiece with just over six minutes remaining.

A Late Field Goal Provides the Margin of Victory

Ohio State responded with a crucial field goal from Noah Ruggles with 2:18 left on the clock, putting them back in front 17-14. Nebraska then tied the game once again with a field goal of their own, but with just over a minute remaining, Stroud found Emeka Egbuka for a 31-yard touchdown to put the Buckeyes ahead for good.

The game ended in a tense final minute as Nebraska had one last chance to tie or win the game. The Cornhuskers drove deep into Ohio State territory, but a crucial sack on Casey Thompson by J.T. Tuimoloau forced a fourth down, and the Buckeyes' defense held strong to seal the victory.

Takeaways from the Game

• Stroud's Struggles: While Stroud did throw for two touchdowns, he struggled with accuracy throughout the game, throwing multiple interceptions. The Buckeyes will need more consistency from their star quarterback going forward.
• Defense Comes Up Big: Despite giving up several big plays, Ohio State's defense stepped up when it mattered most, especially in the final minutes of the game. Tuimoloau's late-game sack proved to be a game-changer.
• Nebraska's Resilience: The Cornhuskers showed plenty of fight, overcoming a slow start to nearly pull off an upset against a highly ranked opponent.

The Buckeyes will look to build on their win next week as they face a tough road test against the Penn State Nittany Lions.