Halfway through the fourth quarter of Nebraska's loss to USC, Matt Rhule’s team faced a 4th and 3 from its own 40. Instead of punting the ball right away, Rhule

The USC Trojans defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Week 12, 28-20. The Trojans have a 5-5 record, just one away from bowl eligibility. The Cornhuskers are also 5-5, waiting another week for their sixth win.

Matt Rhule’s team faced a fourth-and-3 from its own 40. Instead of punting the ball right away, Rhule called timeout. Afterwards, he called the decision a "gray area."