For Pete's Sake

For Pete’s Sake

BYU stuns Nebraska on a Hail Mary pass

By PETE GRATHOFF

pgrathoff@kcstar.com
BYU wide receiver Mitch Mathews caught the game-winning touchdown between Nebraska defensive back Aaron Williams (24) and safety Nate Gerry as time ran out in Saturday’s game.
BYU wide receiver Mitch Mathews caught the game-winning touchdown between Nebraska defensive back Aaron Williams (24) and safety Nate Gerry as time ran out in Saturday’s game. Eric Gregory The Associated Press

Wow, that’s a gut-punch to start your season.

Nebraska was leading BYU by a point when the Cougars were down to their last play of the game. They threw a Hail Mary Pass and it didn’t leave Big Red fans feeling happy.

Take a look:

BYU was naturally excited about this.

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