LINCOLN, Neb. — Ryan Day had spoken warily about Nebraska all week, praising what he’d seen on video from the Cornhuskers while dismissing their record. That’s often coach-speak, but the Ohio State coach was justified in regarding Nebraska as better than a team with a 3-6 record. The Huskers, after all, hadn’t lost by more than eight points all year, and that includes games against top-10 teams Oklahoma, Michigan State and Michigan. No. 5 Ohio State also felt the frustration of having trouble putting Nebraska away but escaped with a 26-17 victory Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on Saturday. The Buckeyes overcame a stagnant run game, trouble scoring touchdowns in the red zone and ill-timed penalties. TreVeyon Henderson didn’t have a carry for longer than 6 yards until Ohio State’s final drive. But Ohio State prevailed. It did so…
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