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Washington's offense shows up late with Williams and Lawson teaming up to beat Nebraska 17-10

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Olson, E. (2026, November 1). Washington's offense shows up late with Williams and Lawson teaming up to beat Nebraska 17-10. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/washington-s-offense-shows-up-late-with-williams-and-lawson-teaming-up-to-beat-nebraska-17-10/article_d215fa19-e70e-575e-8539-12c7544954a8.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-11-01 · by Eric Olson

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In a tight game against Nebraska, Washington's Demond Williams Jr. replaced Elijah Brown in the fourth quarter and led his team to victory with a crucial 25-yard touchdown pass to Chris Lawson with 1:30 left in the game. Alex McLaughlin sealed the win for Washington (5-3) by returning Anthony Colandrea’s interception 48 yards for a touchdown, securing a 17-10 lead. The article focuses on how Washington's late-game offensive surge and key defensive plays turned the tide against Nebraska (5-3), who have now lost three consecutive games.
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On Saturday night, Washington beat Nebraska 17-10 in a late comeback victory at Lincoln, Nebraska. The Huskies (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) struggled offensively until quarterback Demond Williams Jr. replaced Elijah Brown early in the fourth quarter. With just over one minute left, Chris Lawson scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 25-yard catch-and-run play from Williams. Alex McLaughlin sealed the win with an interception return for a touchdown after Anthony Colandrea's third pick of the game. This decisive turn helped Washington overcome their earlier deficit and secure the surprising victory.

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🔮 LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Chris Lawson scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 25-yard catch-and-run with 1:30 left and Alex McLaughlin returned Anthony Colandrea’s third interception of the game 48 yards for the clinching score as Washington came from behind to beat Nebraska 17-10 on Saturday night. The Huskies (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) did little offensively until quarterback Demond Williams Jr. replaced Elijah Brown early in the fourth quarter. Williams and Lawson made the play of the game just before the Huskies took their first lead.
🔮 Gators could have QB Aaron Philo (shoulder) back or go with Tramell Jones again.
🔮 Georgia and Indiana would receive first-round byes in the College Football Playoff as top-four seeds on the 12-team bracket based on The Associated Press Top 25 released Sunday and Notre Dame and BYU would host first-round games.
🔮 College football fans may get a chance to catch their breath Saturday.
🔮 “Saturday’s a game we could have won.
🔮 Miami and BYU would hold the top two seeds on the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket based on The Associated Press Top 25 released Sunday and UCLA would make its first-ever appearance in the field.
🔮 The Hurricanes are set to take over the top poll spot for the first time since 2002 after beating rival Florida State 43-35 in a double-overtime thriller.
🔮 The Ducks brought in a highly regarded class of transfers to go with 14 returning starters, including a quarterback projected to be one of the first players taken in the 2027 NFL draft.
🔮 “The way we play, it’s maybe not all the time the coolest thing, the visual, but we’re going to try to be physical,” Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said.
🔮 That said, Ohio State coach Ryan Day says his team will be better for going through the experience — if the No. 5 Buckeyes are able to leave Kinnick Stadium with a win over No. 14 Iowa on Saturday.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Chris Lawson scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 25-yard catch-and-run with 1:30 left and Alex McLaughlin returned Anthony Colandrea’s third interception of the game 48 yards for the clinching score as Washington came from behind to beat Nebraska 17-10 on Saturday night. The Huskies (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) did little offensively until quarterback Demond Williams Jr. replaced Elijah Brown early in the fourth quarter. Williams and Lawson made the play of the game just before the Huskies took their first lead.
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🔮 LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Chris Lawson scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 25-yard catch-and-run with 1:30 left and Alex McLaughlin returned Anthony Colandrea’s third interception of the game 48 yards for the clinching score as Washington came from behind to beat Nebraska 17-10 on Saturday night. The Huskies (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) did little offensively until quarterback Demond Williams Jr. replaced Elijah Brown early in the fourth quarter. Williams and Lawson made the play of the game just before the Huskies took their first lead.

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Chris Lawson scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 25-yard catch-and-run with 1:30 left and Alex McLaughlin returned Anthony Colandrea’s third interception of the game 48 yards for the clinching score as Washington came from behind to beat Nebraska 17-10 on Saturday night. The Huskies (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) did little offensively until quarterback Demond Williams Jr. replaced Elijah Brown early in the fourth quarter. Williams and Lawson made the play of the game just before the Huskies took their first lead. asserted
Huskies → score → lead
On fourth and 18, Williams was under heavy pressure as he threw toward the left sideline. asserted
he → throw → sideline
Lawson, well-covered by Victor Evans III, caught the ball inbounds as he was falling backwards for a 24-yard pickup. asserted
he → cover → pickup
Two plays later, Williams threw a short pass to Lawson along the sideline. asserted
Williams → throw → sideline
Lawson put a move on Dwayne McDougle III and sprinted toward the end zone, diving over the goal line ahead of a closing-in Caleb Benning. asserted
Lawson → put → Benning
McLaughlin’s pick-6 came when Colandrea, who was intercepted on back-to-back possessions to start the game, threw over the middle toward tight end Luke Lindenmeyer. asserted
who → come → Lindenmeyer
McLaughlin stepped in front of the pass and was never touched on his way to end zone. asserted
McLaughlin → step → zone
The Cornhuskers (5-3, 2-3) got a 42-yard field goal from John Hohl with 31 seconds left. asserted
Cornhuskers → get → seconds
Washington recovered the onside kick to seal the win. asserted
Washington → recover → win
It looked as if the Huskers’ defense would make Colandrea’s 24-yard touchdown pass to Carter Nelson late in the first quarter stand up. asserted
pass → look → quarter
The Huskies punted on eight of nine possessions before Williams led the offense’s only touchdown drive, a 12-play march covering 81 yards. asserted
Williams → punt → yards
The Huskies, who won their second straight after three losses in a row, stuck with Brown into the fourth quarter before Williams came to the rescue. asserted
Williams → win → rescue
Nebraska: The Huskers have lost three straight games by a total of 13 points. asserted
Huskers → lose → points
Up next Washington: Hosts Penn State on Saturday. asserted
Washington → host → Saturday
Nebraska: Visits Illinois on Friday night. asserted
Nebraska → visit → night
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