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A Nebraska fan with a red cowboy hat hops up the ramp to his seat at Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
The Nebraska student section enters Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
The Nebraska student section enters Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
The Nebraska student section enters Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
The Nebraska student section enters Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
A Husker Fan throws football prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Husker fans sit outside of Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska Huskers arrive to Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska Huskers arrive to Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) and the team arrive prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and the Huskers arrive prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska players arrive prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska fans carry their red balloons to their seats prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Fans bring red balloons in prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Students walk into their seats with red balloons prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Tony Petitti, Big Ten Commissioner, prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) and the Huskers take the field prior to a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Gabe Moore (95) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Jalyn Gramstad (12) and Kwinten Ives (28) warm up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen watches on prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan Wolverines in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Carter Nelson (29) and the Huskers run onto the field for the first half of a college football game against Michigan at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Donaven McCulley (1) attempts to catch a pass during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska and Michigan fans watch on during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Bryce Underwood (19) hands the ball off to Justice Haynes (22) during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Justice Haynes (22) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) is sacked by Michigan's Derrick Moore (8) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game against Michigan at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) hands the ball off to Emmett Johnson (21) during the first half of a college football game against Michigan at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska fans cheer on during the first half of a college football game against Michigan at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game against Michigan at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) is tackled by Michigan's Brandyn Hillman (6) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Michigan at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game against Michigan at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Four F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over Memorial Stadium before the first half of a college football game between Nebraska and Michigan in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska fans release balloons after a Nebraska field goal during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska defensive coordinator John Butler watches on during the first half of a college football game against Michigan at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Justice Haynes (22) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) attempts to catch a pass in bounds during the first half of a college football game against Michigan at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Jimmy Rolder (30) celebrates after sacking Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) celebrates catching a touchdown pass late during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) catches a touchdown pass late during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) catches a touchdown pass late during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) catches a touchdown pass late during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates after a first down during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) gets tackled during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) walks to the sideline after throwing an incomplete pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) listen to a play call before walking to the huddle during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Rayshaun Benny (26) sacks Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dasan McCullough (15) celebrates after recording a sack during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule yells at an official during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) catches a 26-yard touchdown reception during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Bryce Underwood (19) runs for a touchdown ahead of Nebraska's Dasan McCullough (15) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Bryce Underwood (19) runs for a touchdown ahead of Nebraska's Dasan McCullough (15) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Bryce Underwood (19) runs for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Bryce Underwood (19) runs for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Bryce Underwood (19) runs for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dasan McCullough (15) sacks Michigan's Bryce Underwood (19) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dasan McCullough (15) celebrates a sack of Michigan's Bryce Underwood (19) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Williams Nwaneri (96) celebrates a fumble recovery by Nebraska during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Shrouded in smoke from pre-game pyrotechnics Nebraska's Kyle Cunanan (91) practices kickoffs before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Derrick Moore (8) gets a hand on Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Jayden Sanders (27) hits Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) as he tried to catch a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) loses his helmet while trying to tackle Michigan's Donaven McCulley (1) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) loses his helmet while trying to tackle Michigan's Donaven McCulley (1) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) loses his helmet while trying to tackle Michigan's Donaven McCulley (1) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Bryce Underwood (19) takes a high snap during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Ernest Hausmann (15) tackles Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Fans release red balloons after Nebraska scores during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Enow Etta (17) hits Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) as he throws the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) wears a towel on his head as Nebraska tries to get the ball back from Michigan late during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Kendrick Bell (10) recovers an onsides kick in front of Nebraska's Carter Nelson (29) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks on the field in front of Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) after losing to Michigan 30-27 in a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) catches a 21-yard pass in front of Michigan's Brandyn Hillman (6) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) scores on a three-yard touchdown pass during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) celebrates scoring on a three-yard touchdown pass during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) celebrates scoring on a three-yard touchdown pass with Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Kyle Cunanan (91) kicks an extra point during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Kyle Cunanan (91) makes an onsides kick during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Derrick Moore (8) sacks Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Derrick Moore (8) sacks Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Derrick Moore (8) sacks Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Derrick Moore (8) sacks Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Jayden Sanders (27) tackles Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Archie Wilson (83) punts during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) catches a pass during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Jordan Marshall (23) runs for a 54-yard touchdown during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Jordan Marshall (23) runs for a 54-yard touchdown during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) drops back for a pass during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule celebrates with Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) after Raiola's touchdown to end the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Jayden Sanders (27) tackles Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Shamari Earls (2) is called for pass interference on a pass to Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Javin Wright (0) tackles Michigan's Bryce Underwood (19) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule looks back at Nebraska assistant coach Donovan Raiola during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska fans watch as players get set during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) hands the ball off to Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) gets tackled during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Javin Wright (0) tackles Michigan's Jadyn Davis (2) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Semaj Morgan (0) gets tackled by Nebraska's Jamir Conn (13) and Nebraska's Derek Branch (24) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska hold a child in the air during a timeout during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) attempts to keep running after being tripped during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) attempts to avoid a tackle during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) looks for an open receiver during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Bud Crawford cheers to the crowd while shooting t-shirt to the crowd during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Bryce Underwood (19) runs the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Fans watch a fly over go by before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) walks out of the tunnel before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska takes the field before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
