Down 10-6 but four yards away from paydirt and the lead, the Rampage watched the tide turn in an instant as the Nebraska Wildcats took an interception 100 yards the other way to put a stranglehold on the World Football League Heartland Division contest, as they went on to win 27-6.

The Wildcats also beat the Rampage last month, 22-15, and in the two games the black and orange turned the ball over 10 times four coming Saturday night.

"Again, turnovers and poor field position doomed us," Rampage head coach Chris Hansen said after his team dropped to 2-3 overall and 1-3 in the Heartland Division. "Take into account they have a kicker who made two field goals of 45-plus yards and there you have it."

Wildcats' kicker Chuck Tack booted a 67-yard bomb in the first half, and connected on what had to be a chip shot for him from 49 yards out.

The Rampage took a 6-0 lead just two plays into the game when rookie defensive back Dirk Timm picked off a pass and returned it 29 yards to the house.

The defensive unit continued to be stingy, allowing just 63 rushing yards in the game. Veteran linebacker John Elkin racked up a team-high 12 tackles, free safety Andy Sowle was in on nine stops, and Dirk Timm and Jared Bell both collected seven tackles.

The Rampage were unable to get its running game in motion though similar to the opening meeting in Webster City. Jake Thoma carried the ball 12 times for 47 yards, and the team amassed just 75 yards on the ground.

Rampage starting quarterback Clint Howard completed 5-of-15 passes for 58 yards. Back-up signal caller Tyler Mosbach came in to complete 2-of-4 for 12 yards. Zach Klaver caught three balls for 24 yards, while Kevin Kannuan had two receptions for 35 yards.

The Rampage will return home this weekend to face the league-leading Des Moines Blaze (5-1) on Saturday at 4 p.m. The Blaze pummeled the Capital City Crush, 72-6, over the weekend.