Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell cited that early effort as a big reason for the final result: “Not the way I wanted to start the game. We have to give Wisconsin a tip of the hat, they’ve been playing very well. Not a lot of teams come in here and beat us like that.”

Here is what they’re saying about Rutgers after the crucial victory: “Rutgers has a pulse! Huge win at Nebraska, snapping Cornhuskers 20-game home win streak. It’s a long climb, but this is a start.” — Zach Braziller, New York Post.