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On Thanksgiving Day 1993, Nebraska overcame a sluggish offensive showing to defeat Oklahoma 21-7, clinching its first undefeated regular season since 1983 and climbing to No. 2 in the AP poll.
On January 1, 1994, Nebraska's football team battled Florida State in the Orange Bowl, falling 18‑16 after a controversial finish that left the Cornhuskers within seconds of a national title.
Nebraska surged to a 21‑0 lead in the first quarter, survived a Colorado comeback, and secured a 21‑17 victory that kept the Cornhuskers in the conversation for the 1993 national championship.
After a suspended baseball season, the Hail Varsity Historical series revisits a pivotal 1993 Nebraska victory over Missouri, highlighting defensive adjustments, key player contributions, and the impact of injuries on the roster.