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Photos: Nebraska football takes on Utah in 2025 Las Vegas Bowl
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) walks onto the field prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks off the field prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska players and coaches huddle on the field prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Justyn Rhett (12) walks onto the field prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Tristan Alvano (30) walks onto the field prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Williams Nwaneri (96) walks onto the field prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska associate head coach Phil Snow and the Huskers walk onto the field prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Tyler Knaak (75) walks onto the field prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Henry Lutovsky (59) walks onto the field prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson walks onto the field prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) walks onto the field prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen walks onto the field prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska staff brushes game balls prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) warms up prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
A look inside Allegiant Stadium prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska and Utah fans prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska players warm up prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Jalyn Gramstad (12) warms up prior to the Las Vegas Bowl between the Nebraska Huskers and the Utah Utes in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (35) scores Nebraska's first touchdown during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (35) scores Nebraska's first touchdown during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska associate head coach Phil Snow looks at a chart during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Tyler Knaak (75) is greeted by Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule after Nebraska's first touchdown during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (35) scores Nebraska's first touchdown during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) runs with the ball during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (35) cheers after a run during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska fans cheer during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Mario Buford (31) and Marques Buford Jr. (3) take a moment before the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Mario Buford (31) and Marques Buford Jr. (3) take a moment before the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) taks the field before the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) taks the field before the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska takes the field before the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Tyler Knaak (75) lifts Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (35) after Nelson scored a touchdown during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Utah's Devon Dampier (4) throws a pass during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Utah's Dallen Bentley (88) catches a pass for a first down as Nebraska's Justyn Rhett (12) and Ceyair Wright (1) defend during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Utah's Dallen Bentley (88) catches a pass for a first down as Nebraska's Justyn Rhett (12) and Ceyair Wright (1) defend during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Utah's Devon Dampier (4) celebrates scoring Utah's first touchdown during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Utah's Devon Dampier (4) tries to stretch for extra yardage to score a touchdown as he is hit by Nebraska's Elijah Jeudy (16) during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
The helmet of Utah's Devon Dampier (4) comes off as he scores a touchdown after a review after being hit by Nebraska's Elijah Jeudy (16) during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
The helmet of Utah's Devon Dampier (4) comes off as he scores a touchdown after a review after being hit by Nebraska's Elijah Jeudy (16) during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
The helmet of Utah's Devon Dampier (4) comes off as he scores a touchdown after a review after being hit by Nebraska's Elijah Jeudy (16) during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Utah's Devon Dampier (4) runs the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown against Nebraska during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Utah head coach Morgan Scalley during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl against Nebraska at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Jamir Conn (13) tackles Utah's Mana Carvalho (28) during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas.
Utah's Devon Dampier (4) throws the ball during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl against Nebraska at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Utah's Larry Simmons (12) makes a catch in front of Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Jamir Conn (13) attempts to stop Utah's Devon Dampier (4) during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Justyn Rhett (12) and Ceyair Wright (1) tackle Utah's Devon Dampier (4) during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Utah's JJ Buchanan (81) attempts to make a catch against Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (1) during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Utah with Mekhi Nelson (35) during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Justin Evans (51) blocks Utah's Johnathan Hall (7) during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Utah during the Las Vegas Bowl on Wednesday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) jogs off the field after falling to Utah, 44-22, in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule shakes hands with Utah head coach Morgan Scalley Utah defeated Nebraska, 44-22, in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Riley Van Poppel (5) walks off the field after falling to Utah, 44-22, in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Tyler Knaak (75) walks off the field after falling to Utah, 44-22, in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Utah's Ryan Davis (9) makes a catch in front of Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
A look inside Allegiant Stadium as Nebraska takes on Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Archie Wilson (83) punts during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl against Utah at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) makes a catch during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl against Utah at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) juggles the ball before pulling in the catch against Utah's Nate Tilmon (21) and Trey Reynolds (37) during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Kenneth Williams (32) goes up but misses a catch above Utah's Rock Caldwell (11) and Cyrus Polu (35) during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Utah's Rock Caldwell (11) intercepted the pass.
A Nebraska fan reacts after a Utah interception during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Utah fans cheer on after an interception against Nebraska during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) is tackled by Utah's Moroni Anae (24) and Lance Holtzclaw (15) during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Justin Evans (51) and Henry Lutovsky (59) block for TJ Lateef (14) during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl against Utah at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) throws the ball during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl against Utah at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl against Utah at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) waits to snap the ball during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl against Utah at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) juggles but catches the ball to score a two-point conversion against Utah's Kaden Kelley (30) during the Las Vegas Bowl on Wednesday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
