There have been some missed opportunities on offense for the Huskers, too, with Raiola accidentally sliding just short of a first down on a third-down scramble, forcing a one-on-one ball for wide receiver Isaiah Neyor that was picked off, and a couple of other apparent miscommunications resulting in incompletions.

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule, left, and Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley talk prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern Californ

Nebraska football and USC are tied 14-14 at the half. The Huskers are searching for that elusive sixth win while the Trojans need to win two of their final three games for bowl eligibility. NU got on the board first with a pick-6 from Ceyair Wright.