On Nebraska’s second kickoff of the game, head coach Scott Frost and the Cornhuskers elected to pooch it towards Maryland football’s sideline around the 22-yard line.
Running back Javon Leake — Maryland’s leading rusher, who has two kick return touchdowns this season — attempted to field the live ball, but it slipped through his hands and bounced off his leg to the Cornhuskers.
Leake’s second fumble of the day — the first coming from Maryland’s first offensive play from scrimmage after a 14-yard rush — led to a score by Nebraska that was a driving force in a 54-7 blowout of the Terps on senior day.