Simpson Edges Nebraska Wesleyan in Double Overtime
Noah Cracraft set a school single-game receiving record during Simpson's 57-49 win over Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
Simpson football defeated Nebraska Wesleyan 57-49 in double overtime at Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln. The game featured more than 1,000 combined yards, with Noah Cracraft setting a single-game school receiving yards record with 330 yards.
Why it matters
The win moves Simpson to 4-5 overall and 3-3 in the American Rivers Conference, keeping its conference position alive heading into the final week. Cracraft's 330 yards and 16 touchdowns on the season highlight a prolific passing attack.
Cracraft recorded 330 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns on the season, a school single-game record and a tie for the single-season school mark. Weber threw five touchdown passes, and Gebhardt returned a kickoff 88 yards for a score.
The players
Noah Cracraft
Cracraft is a Simpson wide receiver whose 330-yard performance set a school single-game receiving record.
Evan Weber
Weber is Simpson's quarterback who threw five touchdown passes in the win.
The details
Hank Wilmes opened the scoring with a two-yard carry, and Evan Weber threw a 29-yard touchdown to Lawson Langford. The game went to double overtime, where Simpson scored on a Weber touchdown pass to Cracraft followed by a successful two-point conversion.
Timeline
Saturday: Simpson defeated Nebraska Wesleyan 57-49 in double overtime.
Saturday: Simpson closes its season against Central at Bill Buxton Stadium.
Season Trajectory
Simpson's 4-5 overall record and 3-3 conference mark leave the program with one game to finish its season in the American Rivers Conference. Cracraft's record-setting performance adds to the program's offensive history as the team heads into its final contest against Central.
Cracraft's 330-yard game and 16 touchdowns have made him the top receiving threat for Simpson in the final stretch. Fantasy managers tracking the American Rivers Conference should note his output heading into the season finale.
The takeaway
Simpson's comeback win shows the value of a deep passing attack in a close conference race. Fans following the program can track the remaining schedule as the season winds down.
What happens next
Simpson closes its season against Central at Bill Buxton Stadium on Saturday.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KNIA KRLS Radio - The One to Count On.
