College Football 2015 Week 3: Biggest winners and losers

Sep 19, 2015; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns place kicker Nick Rose (23) attempts an extra point to tie the game against the California Golden Bears during the fourth quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Cal beat Texas 45-44. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports

Loser: Nebraska and Texas Fans

Two of the most storied programs with the most passionate and loyal fan bases are the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Texas Longhorns. Both programs are struggling right now, and fans are just looking for a sign that things will get better.

Goodness were they teased on Saturday night.

Nebraska fought back from a 27-3 deficit, scoring 23 points in the fourth quarter to tie the Miami Hurricanes, only to have quarterback Tommie Armstrong throw an ill-advised pass that was intercepted in the Huskers’ first overtime possession. Nebraska fell 36-33, and Husker fans are still in shock.

A similar tale of woe came out of Austin, Texas, where the Longhorns put on their best offensive performance in nearly two seasons, and matched the high-powered California Golden Bears by scoring 20 points in the fourth quarter…it was going into overtime until Texas placekicker Nick Rose missed the PAT, and left Longhorns fans gasping for air after a week that sucked the life out of them.

Next: Winner No. 3