On the final drive of the game, Nebraska looked to turn a corner after eight seasons of struggling to close out games. This is an essential first step if Nebraska wants to reach double-digit wins in 2025.

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola went 23-for-31 passing for 228 yards and a touchdown as the Cornhuskers hung on to win the 14th Pinstripe Bowl. It is the Cornhuskers (7-6) first bowl victory since 2015.

Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) reaches out but misses the pass ahead of Boston College's Ashton McShane (35) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.