Social media reacts to Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Indiana

Nebraska football lost a heartbreaking game to Indiana, 20-17. Nebraska led 10-3 after the first quarter, but Indiana clawed back in the second half.

Indiana outscored the Huskers 17-7 in the final two quarters to win. It was yet another heartbreaking loss for a Huskers program that is still looking for a ranked win.

Anthony Colandrea did all he could, throwing for 263 yards and keeping drives alive with his legs. Jamal Rule also helped supplement the rushing attack. The freshman had 53 total yards on 15 carries.

Jacory Barney led in the receiving department with nine catches for 108 yards. Tight end Luke Lindenmeyer had seven receptions for 45 yards, tying his career high in receptions.

Nebraska held Indiana to 328 total yards. The Hoosiers gained 155 of their yards on three plays.

Indiana has won 22 consecutive games, the fifth-longest winning streak by a Big Ten team in the past 80 years. The Hoosiers are 33-2 under coach Curt Cignetti.

With the loss, Nebraska fell to 9-12-3 all-time against Indiana. Nebraska returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Oregon. Kickoff time is still TBD. 

Everything seemed to be pointing Nebraska’s way. However, they just could not seal the deal. Nebraska football fans were heartbroken, and we found some of their reactions on social media.

Fans try to find a silver lining in loss

Nebraska has a good football team.

Lose big.
Lose close.
Win close.
Win big.

Right now were jn between Lose close and win close with top tier teams…but a year ago…we were winning close against bad teams (Maryland for example). This year those are Win Big games..

— Brian Moore GBR (@KCHusker24) October 10, 2026

The fourth quarter said a lot about the game

Nebraska did get beat in the 4th quarter but it had nothing to do with the past and everything to do with playing the #7 team in the country. It will be a learning opportunity for a good football team. That’s it.

— Michelle (@HecoxMichelle) October 10, 2026

Fans are trying to find a positive perspective

Given the state of Nebraska football, I don't think they have anything to hang their heads about. This team should have been ranked for this matchup. If they had an SEC patch instead of a big ten patch on their jerseys, they would have been. They're a solid football team.

— Derek Pointer (@Alkahalik) October 10, 2026

Many fans will agree with Justin

Nebraska always finds a way

— Justin Football (@justinfball) October 10, 2026

Some fans want Nebraska in the Top 25

Rank Nebraska

— Donny Football (@DonGriddy) October 10, 2026

It's hard to disagree,,,

Nebraska football hurts. GBR til I die.

— ₿lake (@chokesnscopes) October 10, 2026

Some positive thoughts are needed

Nebraska football is healing. Slowly but surely we will be back

— Ethan Twohig (@2twig) October 10, 2026

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