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Photos: Nebraska football hosts Iowa
A fan checks out merchandise in an inflatable Memorial Stadium as someone plays cornhole next to it in the Cornhusker Kickoff in the Hawks Center prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Fans walk around the in the Hawks Center during the Cornhusker Kickoff in the Hawks Center prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Fans walk around the in the Hawks Center during the Cornhusker Kickoff in the Hawks Center prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Fans in the student section try to keep warm prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Fans in the student section try to keep warm prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and the Huskers arrive prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska fans walk around outside Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
A Nebraska players walks around inside Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska players arrive prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) and the Huskers arrive prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska fans wait for the team to arrive prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Roger Gradney (45) and Marques Watson-Trent (33) warm up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Cortez Mills Jr. (19) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Roman Mangini (26) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talk prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and Dylan Raiola (15) talk prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska players run out onto the field for warm ups prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) high-fives Jacory Barney Jr. (2) prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) leaps into the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz leads the Hawkeyes onto the field for the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
A KC-135 Stratotanker refueling tanker aircraft flies over Memorial Stadium before a college football game between Nebraska and Iowa at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa players take the field for the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) is tackled by Iowa's Jonah Pace (91) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
A look inside Memorial Stadium during the first half of a college football game between Nebraska and Iowa in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball ahead of Iowa's Xavier Nwankpa (1) and Iowa's Koen Entringer (4) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) attempt to dive into the end zone but comes up six-inches short during the first half of a college football game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs with the ball during the first half of a college football game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) during the first half of a college football game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) makes a catch in front of Iowa's Rashad Godfrey, Jr. (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) dives for the first down during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) reacts after Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) scored a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) reacts after Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) scored a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) reacts after Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) scored a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Derek Wacker (42) celebrates after he recovered a punt during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Derek Wacker (42) celebrates after he recovered a punt during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Jaylen Watson (3) stops Nebraska's Dane Key (6) from catching a pass thrown to him during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Jaylen Watson (3) stops Nebraska's Dane Key (6) from catching a pass thrown to him during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Zach Lutmer (6) deflects a pass thrown to Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Zach Lutmer (6) deflects a pass thrown to Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Connor Schutt (46) celebrates after a made field goal during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler reacts after a made field goal during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacob Bower (54) celebrates with Nebraska's Brice Turner (26) after Nebraska's Derek Wacker (42) recovered a punt during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Brice Turner (26) celebrates after Nebraska's Derek Wacker (42) recovered a punt during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Derek Wacker (42) celebrates after he recovered a punt during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Snow falls around Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) as he waits for the ball to be snapped before a play during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Snow falls around Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) as he waits for the ball to be snapped before a play during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) jukes Iowa’s Karson Sharar (43) while he runs the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) jukes Iowa’s Karson Sharar (43) while he runs the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's David Hoffken (39) reacts after he made a tackle during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Kamari Moulton (28) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Kamari Moulton (28) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa and Nebraska players collide while running a play during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs the ball after catching a punt during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Snow falls during the first half of a college football game between Nebraska and Iowa at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Sam Phillips (2) makes a catch against Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (1) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Mark Gronowski (21) runs with the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) throws the ball as Iowa's Bryce Hawthorne (96) comes in for the tackle during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Kamari Moulton (28) runs with the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches on during the first half of a college football game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Drew Stevens (18) kicks in an extra point against Nebraska during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Mason Woods (14) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Rashad Godfrey, Jr. (7) breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska's Dane Key (6) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) is tackled by Iowa's Max Llewellyn (48) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Elijah Pritchett (57) helps up TJ Lateef (14) after he was tackled by Iowa's Max Llewellyn (48) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska assistant coach Donovan Raiola watches his team during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) tries to get a pass after getting tangled up with Iowa's Rashad Godfrey, Jr. (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) tries to get a pass after getting tangled up with Iowa's Rashad Godfrey, Jr. (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talk during a break in the actionduring the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's DJ Vonnahme (81) breaks a tackle from Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) enroute to a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) breaks a tacle from Iowa's Xavier Nwankpa (1) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) reaches a for a pass tipped by Iowa's Jaylen Watson (3) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) reaches a for a pass tipped by Iowa's Jaylen Watson (3) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Jayden Montgomery (36) hits Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) as he passes the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler celebrates Nebraska recovering a muffed punt by Iowa during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler celebrates Nebraska recovering a muffed punt by Iowa during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Sam Phillips (2) catches a pass in front of Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (1) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska fans react to an Iowa touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa players celebrate with the Heroes Trophy after defeating Nebraska, 40-16, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz shake hands after Iowa defeated Nebraska, 40-16, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) is tackled by Iowa’s Xavier Nwankpa (1) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Jaylen Watson (3) and Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) dive to secure a fumbled ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Rashad Godfrey, Jr. (7) stops Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) from catching a pass during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Braeden Jackson (22) runs through defensive linemen with the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Mark Gronowski (11) hands the ball off to Iowa’s Nathan McNeil (25) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Mark Gronowski (11) scrambles with the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Zach Lutmer (6) tackles Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Mark Gronowski (11) avoids a tackle from Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Kamari Moulton (28) scores a touchdown during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Ike Speltz (97) smiles after Iowa forced a turnover on downs during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Gennings Dunker (67) celebrates with Iowa’s Rayce Heitman (30) after Iowa forced a turnover on downs during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) is tackled after running the bal during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Vincent Genatone sits on the bench during warmups prior Nebraska-Iowa Friday in Lincoln.
Nebraska fans watch as a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling tanker aircraft flies over head prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska runs out of the pregame tunnel prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Fans make their way to the exit during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Brian Allen (90) and Iowa's Will Hubert (57) celebrate Allen's fumble recovery during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Mark Gronowski (11) prepares to take the snap during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Cameron Lenhardt (11) purues Iowa's Mark Gronowski (11) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Mark Gronowski (11) scores a touchdown during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) stiff arms Iowa's Jaden Harrell (41) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Zach Lutmer (6) tackles Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Zach Lutmer (6) tackles Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Zach Lutmer (6) tackles Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Max Llewellyn (48) grabs on to Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Mark Gronowski (11) breaks a tackle from Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) is consoled after a loss to Iowa in a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) is consoled after a loss to Iowa in a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen watches on during the second half of a college football game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) fakes a hand off to Emmett Johnson (21) during the second half of a college football game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball against Iowa's Aaron Graves (95) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Zach Lutmer (6) attempts to intercept a pass intended for Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Kamari Moulton (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Nebraska during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Reece Vander Zee (15) catches a pass against Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) just short of the end zone during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Reece Vander Zee (15) catches a pass against Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa's DJ Vonnahme (81) makes a catch during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen and head coach Matt Rhule react after a call on the field during the second half of a college football game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) tackles Iowa's Nathan McNeil (25) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (1) tackles Iowa's Kaden Wetjen (21) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) hugs former Nebraska player Casey Thompson as he walks off the field after losing to Iowa in a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
A KC-135 Stratotanker refueling tanker aircraft flies over Memorial Stadium before a college football game between Nebraska and Iowa at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
The Nebraska football team runs on the field before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Snowflakes are visible on the turf during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska assistant coach Donovan Raiola walks off the field with Nebraska's Elijah Pritchett (57) after losing to Iowa in a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Nebraska's Gabe Moore (95) walks off the field after losing to Iowa in a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
