Down 12 - 10 after three quarters , the Huskers scored a fourth - quarter touchdown .
Down 12 - 10 after three quarters , the Huskers shut down the Tigers to prevail 17 -- 12 on the new Poly - Turf and claim the national title .
Down 12 - 10 after three quarters , the Huskers scored a fourth - quarter touchdown and shut down the Tigers to prevail 17 -- 12 on the new Poly - Turf and claim the national title .