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Nebraska players arrive prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Akron players arrive prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Zips in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Fans watch on as Nebraska players arrive prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Fans walk by an inflatable Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips Cornhusker Kickoff in the Hawks Center in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Channing Reynolds, 6, from St. Libory, Nebraska gets his face painted by Jeanne Bennett prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips Cornhusker Kickoff in the Hawks Center in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Fans make their way to the Cornhusker Kickoff prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips Cornhusker Kickoff in the Hawks Center in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Akron's Myles Walker (1) and Akron's Marcel Williams (2) warm up by tossing tennis balls prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips Cornhusker Kickoff in the Hawks Center in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Fans watch the Nebraska marching band prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips Cornhusker Kickoff in the Hawks Center in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Fans watch the Nebraska marching band prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips Cornhusker Kickoff in the Hawks Center in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Fans hand out prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips Cornhusker Kickoff in the Hawks Center in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Channing Reynolds, 6, from St. Libory, Nebraska gets his face painted by Jeanne Bennett prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips Cornhusker Kickoff in the Hawks Center in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Channing Reynolds, 6, from St. Libory, Nebraska gets his face painted by Jeanne Bennett prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips Cornhusker Kickoff in the Hawks Center in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
From left, Ron Brew and Gerry Brew, the Husker Elvises, sing while tailgating prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Tony Garrigues, a freshman, takes a nap prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Tony Garrigues, a freshman, takes a nap prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
From left, Liam Wheeler and Jonas Kessler sit on campus prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
From left, Greg Pazderka and Ian Paxton grill while tailgating prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Lulu Festner throws a football prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Friday, Sep. 5, 2025.
Nebraska fans watch as the team bus drives by prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Friday, Sep. 5, 2025.
Nebraska fans walk to Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Friday, Sep. 5, 2025.
John Seimer walks in to Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Friday, Sep. 5, 2025.
Students look onto the field prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Friday, Sep. 5, 2025.
Grant Wehrman looks as other Nebraska students walk into the stands prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Friday, Sep. 5, 2025.
Adam Wildrick drinks a beer prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. It's the first game where Memorial Stadium has sold beer.
Eva Schultz pops open a can of beer prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. It's the first game where Memorial Stadium has sold beer.
Trent Schuning holds the Cornhusker Crusher from Kros Straing Brewing prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. It's the first game where Memorial Stadium has sold beer.
Nebraska's Riley Van Poppel (5) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen kneels in the end zone prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and Akron head coach Joe Moorhead talk prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Zips in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (35) prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Roman Mangini (26) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Akron Zips in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown against Akron during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) runs the ball against Akron's DiMarco Johnson (18) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) run the ball against Akron's Elijah Reed (11) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) fumbles the ball as Akron's Justin Anderson (4) comes in to tackle during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) fumbles the ball as Akron's Justin Anderson (4) comes in to tackle during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska players run onto the field for the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches on during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (35) stops Akron's Brandon Hills (8) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
The Nebraska defensive line makes a stop against Akron during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Javin Wright (0) stops Akron's Jayme Motley-Simmons (77) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Cameron Lenhardt (11) is blocked by Akron's Colin Lyons (72) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) stops Akron's Sean Patrick (13) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) celebrates after a stop against Akron during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Akron's Kenneth McManus IV (53) attempts to block Nebraska's Marques Watson-Trent (33) from Akron's Michael Johnson Jr. (15) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) motions after running the ball during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Akron head coach Joe Moorhead during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Kenneth Williams (25) somersaults through the air as he is tackled by Akron's Mehki Flowers (20) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) is stopped short of the end zone against Akron during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Rocco Spindler (50) lifts his teammate Emmett Johnson (21) after Johnson's touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs with the ball on his way to the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) and Emmett Johnson (21) celebrate in the end zone after Johnson scored a touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Marques Buford Jr. (3) stops Akron's Sean Patrick (13) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Akron's Gage Summers (23) tackles Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) makes a catch during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) makes a catch to score a touchdown as Dylan Raiola (15) watches on during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen watches on during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Kyle Cunanan (91) kicks in an extra point held by Kamdyn Koch (37) during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Dasan McCullough (15), left, and Cameron Lenhardt (11), right, celebrate with Kade Pietrzak (93) after his tackle resulted in a safety during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Kyle Cunanan (91) punts during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska students cheer during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93) tackles Akron's Jordan Gant (22) in the end zone for a safety during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Fans cheer as Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) scores a touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Victor Nwanya and his daughter Uju, 8, cheer after Nebraska scores a touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska cheerleaders run with flags after Nebraska scored a touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
A member of the Cornhusker Marching Band holds his drum in the stands during the first half of a college football game between Nebraska and Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) scores during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) catches a pass on the first play of the game during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) catches a pass on the first play of the game during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) signls first down after a run during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Vincent Genatone (30) blocks Akron's Jacob Dennis (30) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93) celebrates a safety during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Kenneth Williams (25) returns a kick during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
John Cook, former Nebraska volleyball coach, watches during a college football game between Nebraska and Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
John Cook, former Nebraska volleyball coach, walks on the sidelines during a college football game between Nebraska and Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska tries to block a field goal attempt by Akron's Owen Wiley (99) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talks to an official during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler, left, and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule yell during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) scores on a 37-yard touchdown reception during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) scores on a 37-yard touchdown reception during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) scores on a 37-yard touchdown reception during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Kyle Cunanan (91) kicks an extra point during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Tristan Alvano (30) kicks off during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Riley Van Poppel (5) block a field goal attempt by Akron's Owen Wiley (99) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule helps up Akron's Elijah Reed (11) after he was hurt on a play during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Gabe Moore (95) pursues Akron's Ben Finley (10) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) tries to avoid tacklers during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Akron's Malcom DeWalt IV (17) tackles Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Kwinten Ives (28) scores a touchdown during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) throws the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
A drone show was put on before the start of the fourth quarter during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
A drone show was put on before the start of the fourth quarter during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
A drone show was put on before the start of the fourth quarter during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska fans look at fireworks shot after a touchdown during the second half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Demi Ray, 5, reacts during a drone show during a college football game between Nebraska and Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska fans cheer after a touchdown during the second half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Fans hold up their phones with their lights on during a drone show during a college football game between Nebraska and Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
A fan takes a photo during a drone show during a college football game between Nebraska and Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Fans cheer as Nebraska's Kyle Cunanan (91) kicks a field goal during the second half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Demi Ray, 5, reacts during a drone show during a college football game between Nebraska and Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Fans watch a drone show during a college football game between Nebraska and Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska fans cheer after a touchdown during the second half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Newly engaged couple, Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) and Kailyn Storovich, to his right, pose for photos after the Huskers won 68-0 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and Akron head coach Joe Moorhead shake hands after Nebraska won 68-0 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) proposes to Kailyn Storovich after the Huskers won 68-0 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) and Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) embrace after Lindenmeyer proposed to Kailyn Storovich after the Huskers won 68-0 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) celebrates after he got a first down during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025.
Nebraska students cheer during the light show during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025.
A drone show takes place during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025.
Akron’s Conner Cravaack (85) gets tackled by Nebraska's Justyn Rhett (12) and Nebraska's Dylan Rogers (52) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Ashton Murphy (57) celebrates after he sacked Akron’s Michael Johnson Jr. (15) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Ethan Duda (55) celebrates with Nebraska's Ashton Murphy (57) after a sack during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025.
Akron’s Ben Finley (10) walks off the field after their loss to Nebraska during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025.
Akron player walk off the field after their loss to Nebraska during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts after a touchdown against Akron during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Akron's Sean Patrick (13) runs the ball against Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (9) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Akron's Ben Finley (10) is chased down by Nebraska's Dasan McCullough (15) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Riley Van Poppel (5) celebrates after a stop against Akron during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler celebrates after a stop against Akron during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) runs the ball against Akron's Justin Anderson (4) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) and offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen talk during the second half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts after a touchdown was reversed against Akron during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (35) is lifted up by Carter Nelson (29) after Mekhi scored a touchdown against Akron during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (35) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Akron during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Cayden Echternach (48) blocks Akron's Elijah Reed (11) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Akron's Michael Johnson Jr. (15) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Nebraska's Maverick Noonan (22) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) runs the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown against Akron's Melvin Spriggs (42) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Akron during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Nebraska's Rowdy Bauer (36) attempts to stop Akron's Marquese Williams (24) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
