Nebraska beats No. 23 Georgia 24-19 in Gator Bowl

Nebraska cornerback Josh Mitchell (5) celebrates with his teammates after recovering a fumbled kick return during the first half of the Gator Bowl against Georgia.

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Nebraska cornerback Josh Mitchell (5) celebrates with his teammates after recovering a fumbled kick return during the first half of the Gator Bowl against Georgia.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  — Tommy Armstrong Jr. connected with Quincy Enunwa for two touchdowns, including a 99-yarder in the third quarter, and Nebraska held on to beat No. 23 Georgia 24-19 in the rain-soaked Gator Bowl on today.

Playing in their 50th bowl, the Cornhuskers (9-4) ended a four-game losing streak against teams from the Southeastern Conference. The streak included a 45-31 loss to Georgia in the Capital One Bowl last season.

The rematch was much different.

Nebraska did a solid job against running back Todd Gurley, who ran for 125 yards and a touchdown last year. Gurley finished with 86 yards on the ground.

Gurley was more effective in the passing game, catching seven passes for 97 yards and a score. His 25-yard score on the first play of the fourth quarter cut Nebraska’s lead to 24-19.

But the Huskers stopped Georgia (8-5) twice on fourth down in the closing minutes.