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The KU-NU rivalry

The last time the Jayhawks have defeated the Cornhuskers was in 1968. Over the next 36 years, Kansas' desire to defeat Nebraska has grown ever more heated. Here are the lead sports pages from ten key games of the rivalry.

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Oct. 12, 1968: W 23-13 Last win for Kansas over Nebraska.

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Oct. 18, 1969: L 21-17 First loss of the nation's 2nd longest losing streak

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Oct. 20, 1973: L 10-9 Huskers squeeze out victory in one of the closest games of the series.

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Oct. 13, 1979: L 42-0 10-year anniversary equals lopsided loss.

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Nov. 15, 1986: L 70-0 The worst loss in KU football history.

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Nov. 11, 1989: L 51-14 The 20-year anniverary of the first loss.

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Nov. 6, 1993: L 21-20 Jayhawks fall in heartbreaker to No. 6 NU.

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Oct. 30, 1999: L 24-17 No. 8 NU rallies in the second half of the 30th anniversary game.

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Nov. 8, 2003: L 24-3 KU's Tangerine-Bowl team can't stand up to NU.

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Oct. 2, 2004: L 14-8 KU's offense can't match its defensive performance.

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