That said, the Cornhuskers were one of the most-feared teams in college football history for multiple decades, a status given credence with the program's 930 all-time wins since debuting in 1890. The Cornhuskers have five claimed national championships, including two in 1970 and 1971.

Three teams near of the top of the AP Top 25 college football poll came up short this weekend, setting the stage for a shuffle in the top 10.

No. 1 Ohio State pulled away from Penn State in the second half, outscoring the Nittany Lions 21-0 in the second half for a 38-14 victory.