Herbert throws for 3 TDs and Oregon beats Nebraska 42-35

EUGENE, Ore. -- Maligned last season, Oregon's defense thwarted Nebraska's comeback. The Huskers were down 42-14 at the half but rallied with three unanswered touchdowns. Then Tanner Lee was intercepted on what would be Nebraska's final drive of the game, and the Ducks held on for a 42-35 victory on Saturday. "I'm very proud of the defense, they made some very tough stands," said running back Royce Freeman . "Just to see them grow, especially defensively as a unit, makes me excited for the future and trusting them in big situations." Freeman rushed for 153 yards and two scores while Justin Herbert threw for 365 yards and three more as the Ducks handed first-year coach Willie Taggart his second straight win to open the season. Oregon's defense struggled last season when the Ducks went 4-8. But they held the Huskers to 109 yards on the ground and intercepted Lee four times.