Finally the Nebraska offense followed up a productive first drive. Finally the Husker defense set about limiting a foe and not busting for big plays or penalties at inopportune times.
Finally the longest losing streak in school history is over, as is a year-plus on the calendar of Memorial Stadium frustration.
Finally Scott frost has his first win as the head coach at his alma mater.
Nebraska made sure of that Saturday with a 53-28 win against Minnesota, piling up a dominating first half and holding off Minnesota's second-half charge.
The Huskers (1-6 overall, 1-4 Big Ten) rolled up 398 total yards in the first half and 659 overall on the afternoon behind a rushing attack that controlled the game from the opening kickoff.