Nebraska is tired of being close. And after another fourth-quarter collapse, the frustration is reaching a different level.
Photos: Nebraska football hosts Washington
Nebraska's Carter Nelson (29) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Washington during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Carter Nelson (29) catches a pass in the end zone to score a touchdown against Washington's Alex McLaughlin (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) waits for the snap during the first half of a college football game against Washington at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) throws the ball against Washington during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
A look inside Memorial Stadium as Nebraska takes on Washington during the first half of a college football game in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Burke Brown and his daughter Emilia dress as Bandit and Bingo from the show Bluey prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Washington Huskies in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
People dress in costumes prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Washington Huskies in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
People dress in costumes prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Washington Huskies in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Tyler Hays and his daughter Harley Mae walk around prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Washington Huskies in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Tyler was a hobbit and Harley Mae was a fairy.
People trying roping toy steers in the Hawks Center prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Washington Huskies in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Burke Brown and his daughter Emilia dress as Bandit and Bingo from the show Bluey prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Washington Huskies in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Fans walk around outside Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Washington Huskies in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and the Huskers arrive prior to a college football game against the Washington Huskies in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (1) and the Huskers arrive prior to a college football game against the Washington Huskies in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Fans wait for the Huskers to arrive prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Washington Huskies in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
A look inside Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Washington Huskies in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Jordan Kouma of Columbus, poses for a portrait prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Washington Huskies in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
A look inside Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Washington Huskies in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (8) celebrates after a tackle against Washington during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (8) tackles Washington's Dezmen Roebuck (2) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) moves the ball as he is pressured by Washington's Zaydrius Rainey-Sale (23) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (1) runs the ball against Washington during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Elijah Brown (7) recovers a wild snap during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Elijah Brown (7) hands the ball off to Jayden Limar (17) during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Jeron Jones (24) breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) runs the ball against Washington during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts during the first half of a college football game against Washington at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington players take the field for the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) evades Washington's Derek Colman-Brusa (5) as he is pressured by the Huskies during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Jayden Limar (17) runs with the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts during the first half of a college football game against Washington at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Owen Chambliss (0) and Caleb Benning (28) tackle Washington's Chris Lawson (8) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Chris Lawson (8) catches a pass against Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (8) goes up to attempt a catch against Washington's Zaydrius Rainey-Sale (23) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
A look inside Memorial Stadium as Nebraska takes on Washington during the first half of a college football game in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
From left: former Heisman Trophy winners, Eric Crouch, Johnny Rodgers and Mike Rozier talk before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
From left: former Heisman Trophy winners Johnny Rodgers, Eric Crouch, and Mike Rozier pose for a photo before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska prepares to run on the field before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska runs on the field before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska runs on the field before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (8) breaks a tackle from Washington's Logan George (12) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Zaydrius Rainey-Sale (23) breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (8) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Zaydrius Rainey-Sale (23) breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (8) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Elijah Brown (7) throws a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Chris Lawson (8) catches a pass in front of Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Chris Lawson (8) catches a pass in front of Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Chris Lawson (8) catches a pass in front of Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) scrambles during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Emmanuel Karnley (3) tackles Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (8) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule shows his displeasure with a. call during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule shows his displeasure with a. call during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Jeron Jones (24) breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Jeron Jones (24) breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Jeron Jones (24) breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Rylon Dillard-Allen (4) intercepts a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Rylon Dillard-Allen (4) intercepts a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) returns a kick during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Emmanuel Karnley (3) intercepts a pass intended for Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) but the play was called back on a penalty during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Emmanuel Karnley (3) intercepts a pass intended for Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) but the play was called back on a penalty during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Black balloons float by attached to a can during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Emmanuel Karnley (3) intercepts a pass intended for Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) but the play was called back on a penalty during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Emmanuel Karnley (3) intercepts a pass intended for Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) but the play was called back on a penalty during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Dwayne McDougle III (26) almost intercepts a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Dwayne McDougle III (26) almost intercepts a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Geirean Hatchett (56) celebrates after the Huskies defeated Nebraska, 17-10, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington head coach Jedd Fisch celebrates after the Huskies defeated Nebraska, 17-10, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington head coach Jedd Fisch and athletic director Pat Chun after the Huskies defeated Nebraska, 17-10, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington head coach Jedd Fisch shakes hands with Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen after the Huskies defeated Nebraska, 17-10, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Dannen previously served as athletic director at Washington.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and Dr. Jeffrey Gold, University of Nebraska president, embrace after falling to Washington, 17-10, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and Washington head coach Jedd Fisch embrace after the Huskies defeated Nebraska, 17-10, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
A fan throws a can toward the field during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
A fan throws a can toward the field during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) walks off the field after throwing a fourth-quarter interception that resulted in a touchdown during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) walks off the field after throwing a fourth-quarter interception that resulted in a touchdown during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) and Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) try to recover an onside kick during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Chris Lawson (8) and Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) fight to recover an onside kick during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) watches as Washington celebrates recover an onside kick during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Alex McLaughlin (7) intercepts a pass intended for Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (8) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Mason Goldman (86) celebrates a sack with Jahsear Whittington (1) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (10) hits Washington's Demond Williams Jr. (1) as he throws a complete pass on fourth and 18 late during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Chris Lawson (8) catches a pass on fourth and 18 for a first down in front of Nebraska's Victor Evans III (22) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Chris Lawson (8) breaks a tackle from Nebraska's Dwayne McDougle III (26) on a touchdown reception during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Dash Beierly (9) and Demond Williams Jr. (1) celebrate a touchdown by Washington's Chris Lawson (8) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) scrambles during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule signals to the officials during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Emmanuel Karnley (3) breaks a up a pass intended for Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Elijah Brown (7) passes the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule shows his disbelief with a call during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule shows his disbelief with a call during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Jeron Jones (24) tries to tackle Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (1) on a play that was called back on a penalty during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Alex McLaughlin (7) hits Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) on a play that was reviewed for targeting during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. No penalty was called.
Nebraska's Riley Van Poppel (44) sacks Washington's Demond Williams Jr. (1) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Mason Goldman (86) sacks Washington's Demond Williams Jr. (1) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Mason Goldman (86) sacks Washington's Demond Williams Jr. (1) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts during the second half of a college football game against Washington at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Fireworks and a drone show entertain fans during the second half of a college football game between Nebraska and Washington at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Jacob Manu (9) tackles Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
A robot walks across the field during the second half of a college football game between Nebraska and Washington at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Archie Wilson (83) punts during the second half of a college football game against Washington at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Dwayne McDougle III (26) tackles Washington's Demond Williams Jr. (1) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Victor Evans III (22) tackles Washington's Chris Lawson (8) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Demond Williams Jr. (1) throws the ball as he is pressured by Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (10) and Andrew Marshall (7) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Chris Lawson (8) makes a catch against Nebraska's Victor Evans III (22) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Chris Lawson (8) scores a touchdown against Nebraska during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Chris Lawson (8) celebrates with Jayden Limar (17) after scoring a touchdown against Nebraska during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington fans cheer on after a touchdown against Nebraska during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska defensive coordinator Rob Aurich watches on during the second half of a college football game against Washington at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Alex McLaughlin (7) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass to return for a touchdown against Nebraska during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Alex McLaughlin (7) scores a touchdown after intercepting a pass during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs with the ball against Washington during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Elijah Brown (7) reaches for a high snap during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
American Legion World Series champions Lincoln East's Carpet Land is honored during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Washington's Emmanuel Karnley (3) intercepts a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
The marching band performed with light up headbands during halftime of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Omaha, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
