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Photos: Nebraska football hosts Iowa in Black Friday showdown, Nov. 28, 2025
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) carries the ball under tackle by Iowa’s Jayden Montgomery (36) and Rashad Godfrey (7) during the second half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Iowa beat Nebraska 40-16.
A Nebraska fan expresses dismay in the final minutes of the game Friday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans wave their shirts in the stands despite freezing temperatures during the second half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Iowa beat Nebraska 40-16.
Iowa’s Reece Vander Zee (15) comes down with a pass to bring up first and goal under defense by Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) during the second half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Iowa beat Nebraska 40-16.
Former Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson (21) carries the ball while being tackled by Iowa’s Zach Lutmer (6) for a loss during the second half on Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.Â
Iowa’s Zach Lutmer (6) celebrates after taking down Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) for a loss on the play during the second half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Iowa beat Nebraska 40-16.
Iowa’s Xavier Nwankpa (1) tackles Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) during the second half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Iowa beat Nebraska 40-16.
Iowa’s Jaylen Watson (3) watches a fumble by Nebraska roll by for a loss on the play during the second half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Iowa beat Nebraska 40-16.
Miss USA 2025 Audrey Eckert waves to the camera during the first timeout of the third quarter on Friday at Memorial Stadium. Iowa beat Nebraska 40-16.
Iowa's Brian Allen (90) takes photos with a photographers camera after the game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska defensive coordinator John Butler walks onto the field during the second half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska defensive coordinator John Butler calls out a play to players during the second half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska defensive coordinator John Butler calls out a play to players during the second half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Former Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson watches the game from the sideline Friday.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks the sideline during the second half on Nov. 27 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler reacts to a play during the second half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Rocco Spindler (50) blocks Iowa's Aaron Graves (95) for quarterback TJ Lateef (14) during the second half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska offensive line coach Donovan Raiola looks on during the game against Iowa on Nov. 27 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen, right, is seen on the sideline during the second half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen is seen on the sideline during the game against Iowa on Nov. 28 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska assistant Ron Brown, center, speaks with injured quarterback Dylan Raiola before the Iowa game Nov. 28 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola, left, high fives quarterback TJ Lateef (14) before the game against Iowa on Friday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans are nowhere to be found in the stands in the final minutes of the game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Iowa beat Nebraska 40-16.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) walks off the field after the game Friday at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa’s Kamari Moulton (28) is hoisted up by his teammates after a short drive in for a touchdown on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Iowa beat Nebraska 40-16.
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) comes in with a touchdown run to the dismay of Nebraska's Vincent Shavers (9) and DeShon Singleton (8) as Iowa’s DJ Vonnahme (81) celebrates close behind on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Iowa beat Nebraska 40-16.
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) scores a touchdown ahead of Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) on Friday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) and Dawson Merritt (40) walk off the field after the game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Iowa beat Nebraska 40-16.
Iowa’s Kamari Moulton (28) celebrates a touchdown on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Iowa beat Nebraska 40-16.
Iowa’s Jayden Montgomery (36) reacts after a recovered fumble by Nebraska in their own endzone for a safety on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Iowa beat Nebraska 40-16.
Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93), Andrew Marshall (10), and Vincent Shavers (9) chase down Iowa's Kaden Wetjen (21) during the second half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8), Jacob Bower (54), and Marques Watson-Trent (33) tackle Iowa's Kamari Moulton (28) on Friday.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) finds a hole in the defense to gain a few extra yards during the second half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa's Brian Allen (90) holds up a recovered fumble while Will Hubert (57) reacts during the second half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa's Brian Allen (90) recovers Nebraska tight end Heinrich Haarberg's fumble in the fourth quarter Friday at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa's Ethan Hurkett (49) hypes up the Hawkeye crowd after defeating Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) walks off the field with running backs coach E.J. Barthel after the Iowa game in November.
The Hero's Game trophy is seen during the second half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
A pass intended for Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) is nearly picked off by Iowa's Zach Lutmer (6) during the second half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule looks for a call after a foul during the second half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule speaks with an official during the game Friday at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa players lift the Heroes Trophy after beating Nebraska in the annual rivalry game Friday.
Iowa players lift the Hero's trophy toward their fans after defeating Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa players lift the Hero's trophy after defeating Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler reacts to a touchdwn during the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson, left, celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
A young Nebraska fan tries to catch a snowflake during the first half Friday.
Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) is brought down by Iowa's Maddux Borcherding-Johnson (56) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) speaks with head coach Matt Rhule during the first half against Iowa on Nov. 28 at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) looks to pass the ball during the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) reacts after a run during the first half against Iowa on Nov. 27 at Memorial Stadium.
A fan wears a Santa head as they cheer on the Huskers during the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska offensive line coach Donovan Raiola looks over his notes during the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans react after the Huskers take a knee before the end of the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Elijah Pritchett (57) and Iowa's Brian Allen (90) exchange words Nov. 28 at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa's Xavier Nwankpa (1) watches as Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) leaps past him after a tackle during the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa's Deshaun Lee (8) is blocked by Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa's Rashad Godfrey (7) defends Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule smiles after the Huskers scored a touchdown against Iowa last Friday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) has a touchdown pass broken up by Iowa's Jaylen Watson (3) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa's Jayden Montgomery (36) tackles Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa's DJ Vonnahme (81) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates a touchdown with offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen during the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) dives toward the end zone but is six inches from a touchdown during the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) narrowly avoids a tackle by Iowa's Koen Entringer (4) and Xavier Nwankpa (1) on Friday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) sprints down the sideline as while pursued by Iowa's Koen Entringer (4) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) runs the ball as he is tackled by Iowa's Jonah Pace (91) on Nov. 27 at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa and Nebraska fans file into the stadium bundled up in cold weather gear on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fan Kary Bost sits bundled up in the stands before the game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93) blocks against Elijah Jeudy (16) during warmups on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Justin Evans (51) warms up on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans walk past a merch stall before the game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
17-year-old Nebraska fans Miles Rowe and Kass Holechek, both from Omaha, sport Huskers gear before the game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) embraces head coach Matt Rhule during Senior Day before the game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) embraces head coach Matt Rhule for Senior Day on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Rocco Spindler (50) waves to the crowd during Senior Day on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fan Kary Bost sits bundled up in the stands before the game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans walk past a merch stall before the game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
17-year-old Nebraska fans Miles Rowe and Kass Holechek, both from Omaha, sport Huskers gear before the game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa and Nebraska fans file into the stadium bundled up in cold weather gear on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93) blocks against Elijah Jeudy (16) during warmups on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) embraces head coach Matt Rhule during Senior Day before the game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) embraces head coach Matt Rhule for Senior Day on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Justin Evans (51) warms up on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Rocco Spindler (50) waves to the crowd during Senior Day on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) hands off the ball to Emmett Johnson (21) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) can’t get to a touchdown pass under defense by Iowa’s Zach Lutmer (6) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa’s DJ Vonnahme (81) runs in for a touchdown past Nebraska's Rex Guthrie on Friday at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) passes during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa’s Kamari Moulton (28) celebrates a touchdown by DJ Vonnahme (81) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa’s Xavier Nwankpa (1) breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska punter Archie Wilson (83) punts during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa’s Kaden Wetjen (21) returns a kick against Nebraska on Friday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska junior Peyton Wilson reacts to a Huskers touchdown under review during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates a first down during the Iowa game on Nov. 28 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) passes during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Riley Van Poppel (5) pushes Iowa’s Beau Stephens (70) and Trevor Lauck (59) as he attempts to get to Iowa’s Kamari Moulton (28) on Nov. 28, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa’s Nathan McNeil (25) carries the ball under defense by Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (1) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Vincent Shavers (9) wraps up Iowa’s Nathan McNeil (25) as he carries the ball during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa’s DJ Vonnahme (81) runs in for a touchdown under defense by Nebraska's Rex Guthrie (21) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa’s Kamari Moulton (28) celebrates a touchdown by DJ Vonnahme (81) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) passes during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa’s Xavier Nwankpa (1) breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) can’t get to a touchdown pass under defense by Iowa’s Zach Lutmer (6) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) hands off the ball to Emmett Johnson (21) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Elijah Jeudy (16) kisses his son Kodah on the forehead during a senior day ceremony before the game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Luke Longval (17) embraces his family members during a senior day ceremony before the game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Javin Wright (0) is embraced by his family before the game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Teddy Prochazka (65) embraces Makenna Freekzen during a senior day ceremony before the game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz meet before the game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska punter Kamdyn Koch (37) and special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler walk on the field before the game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler watches warm-ups before the game on Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Members of the Cornhusker marching band enjoy a meal before the game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Fans welcome the Huskers ax they enter the Tom Osborne Legacy Complex before the game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks with his team into the stadium before the game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
John Bender holds up his Tiny Tim, 6, to wave to players as they walk into Tom Osborne Legacy complex before the game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, outside of Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska players disembark one of two team busses as they head toward the stadium before the game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
A young fan bundled up for the cold waits for players at the Legacy Walk entrance before the game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Bundled up fans wait for the Huskers arrival at the Legacy walk entrance before the game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Members of the Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band perform for the Legacy Walk before the game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
