A look at some talking points after the Huskers' game against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) falls fumbles out of bounds as Southern Cal's Eric Gentry (18) tackles him Saturday at Memorial Stadium.Â
Nebraska offensive line coach Donovan Raiola watches as quarterback TJ Lateef (14) fumbles a carry under tackle by USC's Eric Gentry (18) on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to USC 21-17.
Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) fumbles the ball as USC's Eric Gentry (18) tackles him Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) runs the ball against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule argues with an official over a call on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to USC 21-17.
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) slides to avoid being tackled by Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (1) and Elijah Jeudy (16) during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule shouts to a game official during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
USC's Tanook Hines (16) reacts after making a catch under defense by Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) holds his leg after suffering an injury against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Raiola exited the game in the third quarter and didn't return.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) appears to suffer an injury to his leg after being sacked during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) appears to suffer an injury to his leg after being sacked during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) walks off the field with an injury on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to USC 21-17.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) walks off with an injury on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to USC 21-17.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) is brought down by Southern Cal's Jamaal Jarrett (0) in the third quarter. Raiola suffered an apparent leg injury on this play and did not return to the field.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) is tackled by USC's Desman Stephens (23) during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
USC's Marcelles Williams (25) defends a pass intended for Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
USC's Devan Thompkins (8) tries to tackle Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) as he runs the ball during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Elijah Pritchett (57) is checked on by medical staff and head coach Matt Rhule after suffering an apparent injury against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska defensive coordinator John Butle, left, and head coach Matt Rhule shout instructions to players on the field during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
USC's King Miller (30) pushes past Nebraska's Vincent Shavers (9) to get a first down during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
USC's Anthony Lucas (6) and Jamaal Jarrett (0) push past the Nebraska defense, including Nebraska's Turner Corcoran (69) to sack quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks back to the tunnel with athletic director Troy Dannen after the game Saturday.
Nebraska's Henry Lutovsky (59) walks back to the tunnel after the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to USC 21-17.
Drones and pyrotechnics form patterns during the light show in the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to USC 21-17.
Drones form patterns during the light show in the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to USC 21-17.
Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) walks back to the tunnel after the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to USC 21-17.
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) stiff arms Nebraska's Nebraska's Vincent Shavers (9) during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) defends a catch caught by USC's Tanook Hines (16) during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) high fives special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
USC's Jaden Richardson (15) tries to make a catch while defended by Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
USC's Eric Gentry (18) runs off the field after making a stop short of a first down on the Huskers during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) speaks with backup quarterback TJ Lateef (14) as he comes off the field with an injury during the game against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) speaks with backup quarterback TJ Lateef (14) during the game against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska football's "blackout" night is shown from above before kickoff against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska exits the tunnel before there game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) walks off the field after the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska Amare Sanders (not pictured) and Kenneth Williams (not pictured) console Emmett Johnson (21) as he walks off the field with tears in his eyes after the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska Amare Sanders (14) and Kenneth Williams console Emmett Johnson (21) as he walks off the field with tears in his eyes after the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule shakes hands with USC head coach Lincoln Riley after the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Derek Wacker (42) reacts after bringing downa a USC player on a kickoff return during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) finds a gap in the USC defense as he runs in a touchdown during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) is tackled by USC's Matai Tagoa'i (44) during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Vincent Shavers (9) sacks USC quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) celebrates after stopping a USC first down attempt during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) and Nebraska's Javin Wright (0) bring down USC's Marquis Gallegos (30) during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler, left, and head coach Matt Rhule motion a play to players during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Rex Guthrie (21) and Donovan Jones (37) successfully defend a pass to USC's Ja'Kobi Lane (8) during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) high fives Donovan Jones (37) after a defensive stop during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Rex Guthrie (21) and Donovan Jones (37) successfully defend a pass to USC's Ja'Kobi Lane (8) during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
USC's DeCarlos Nicholson (17) defends Nebraska's Dane Key (6) as he makes a touchdown catch during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) is brought down by a trio of USC defenders, including USC's Kameryn Crawford (1) and Eric Gentry (18) during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Derek Wacker (42) reacts after bringing down a a USC player on a kickoff return during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) is tackled by USC's Isaiah Rubin (38) during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) points at Southern Cal's DeCarlos Nicholson (17) after scoring a touchdown.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21), pursued by USC's Desman Stephens (23) leaps over Marcelles Williams (25) during the first half.
Southern Cal's Marcelles Williams (25) commits pass interference on Nebraska's Dane Key (6).
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates a touchdown with Luke Lindenmeyer (44) on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Vincent Shavers (9) celebrates during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) passes during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Southern Cal's King Miller (30) carries the ball through contact from Nebraska's Rex Guthrie (21) during the first half Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) fights for yards under defense by USC's Eric Gentry (18) and Bishop Fitzgerald (19) during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) gets under a touchdown pass under coverage by USC’s DeCarlos Nicholson (17) during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball for a touchdown under defense by Southern Cal's Christian Pierce (24) and Marcelles Williams (25).
Southern Cal quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) passes during the first half.
An empty beer can, carried by balloons, soars skyward before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
USC head coach Lincoln Riley, and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule meet before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Keona Davis (97) warms up before the game.
A volunteer gathers black balloons to hand out before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Volunteer Konen Michele gathers black balloons to hand out before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Volunteer Mary Clifton hands out black balloons outside before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
A Nebraska fan looks on with a handful of beers and a lone black balloon on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
A young Nebraska fan climbs the stairs carrying two black balloons on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Fans tie together balloons to make a stack that reaches from the Student section into the boneyard before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
A black flag flies outside before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska sophomore Garrett Dittmer sports some black and white face paint before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
A Nebraska player carries a boombox during the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska tuba player Will Nitzschke cheers during the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Lil’ Red greets a Nebraska fan during the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska tuba player Will Nitzschke parts the gates to get into position during the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska dance team member Tate Boesiger waves a black pom-pom during the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
A Nebraska fan sports black Huskers swag before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Herbie Husker sports black suspenders during the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska superfan Kevin Coleman hypes up a crowd clad in black gear before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Recent Nebraska graduate Sarah Person cheers during the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fan Kayla Fowler (right) checks her black lipstick alongside her sister, Nebraska freshman Lenna Fowler (left) before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
University of Nebraska Senior Serena Henry, dressed as the Cat in The Hat, looks for her friends after getting to her seat before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule, top, walks in with his team before the game against Southern Cal on Saturday.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola greets a fan before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska superfan Kevin Coleman starts the "Go Big Red" chant as the players enter the stadium before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Fans queue to enter the stadium before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Fans tailgate in the main lot before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Fans mill about outside the main entrance before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
Black Towels were handed out in the student section before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
