 First, they scored a field goal to cut the lead to seven.Then, Thorson masterfully led an eight play, 99 yard drive that ended with a five-yard touchdown pass to freshman J.J. Jefferson with just twelve seconds to play.In overtime, Cats' back-up kicker Drew Luckenbaugh – who had not kicked a field goal since high school – kicked what proved to be the game winning 31 yard field goal as NU snuffed out the Nebraska overtime possession to win 34–31.