Ames Escape: No. 7 Nebraska Survives Upset Bid By Iowa State In Overtime

For the second straight year, Iowa State hung a little too close for comfort to powerful Nebraska. This year, though, the Huskers pulled out a win.

Nebraska scored first in overtime, then thwarted an Iowa State two-point attempt with an interception, giving the Cornhuskers a 31-30 road win in Ames. Last year, the Cyclones staged a 9-7 upset in Lincoln.

Nebraska was supposed to have an easy time of it against Iowa State. Of course, the same was said last year. And for two straight years, the suppositions have been wrong.

After 17 straight third quarter points, Nebraska entered the fourth quarter with a 24-10 lead. Iowa State has since tied things up, scoring 14 points in 49 second of game clock thanks in part to a Nebraska fumble.