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Photos: Nebraska football hosts Northwestern, Oct. 25, 2025
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) celebrates a tackle with Elijah Jeudy (16) and DeShon Singleton (8) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) wrenches down Northwestern's Caleb Komolafe (5) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Northwestern's Drew Wagner (19) is brought down by Nebraska's Jamir Conn (13) and others during Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium.Â
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball against Northwestern last Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and Isaiah Mozee (22) walk off the field together after the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern's Braden Turner (9) attempts to tackle Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney, left, smiles as the Huskers celebrate their win over Northwestern on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Dasan McCullough (15) reacts toward the Husker sideline after he was called for unsportsmanlike conduct during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule looks up at the score board during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola looks to pass against Northwestern on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen watches the game against Northwestern on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Former MLB player Alex Gordon reacts toward the cameras after starting the fourth quarter alarm during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern's Garner Wallace (18) chases after Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) as he runs the ball during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern's Joseph Himon (6) is tackled by Nebraska's Vincent Shavers (9) as a pile of players begins to form after a play during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler, left, watches as head coach Matt Rhule argues a call with a game official during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern's Martes Lewis (75) escapes from Nebraska's Keona Davis (97) during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern's Martes Lewis (75) tries to block Nebraska's Keona Davis (97) and Dasan McCullough (15) during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Teddy Prochazka (65) embraces Emmett Johnson (21)after a touchdown during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) carries the ball under tackle Northwestern's Robert Fitzgerald (6) and several other members of the Northwestern defense on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Nebraska cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) carries the ball under tackle by Northwestern's Braden Turner (9) and additional defense by Robert Fitzgerald (6) and Damon Walters (21) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola talks to the team during a huddle against Northwestern on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) is sacked by Northwestern's Aidan Hubbard (91) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Nebraska offensive line coach Donovan Raiola is seen on the sideline during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) tosses his sleeves to fans in the north stadium after the Northwestern game last Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern's Robert Fitzgerald (6) and Northwestern's Braden Turner (9) try to hold back Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) as he pushes for additional yards during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Teddy Prochazka (65) puts his arm around Henry Lutovsky (59) as they walk off the field following the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Dasan McCullough (15) speaks with Rex Guthrie (21) during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's David Hoffken (39), Kade Pietrzak (93) and Riley Van Poppel (5) jump to block a pass by Northwestern quarterback Preston Stone (8) during the first half Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) and quarterback TJ Lateef (14) speak on the sideline during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts to a call against the Huskers during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) tries to crawl for a few additional yard while tackled by Northwestern's Alijah Jones (0) during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern's Hayden Eligon (80) tries to hurdle Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) but was ultimately brought down during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
A trio of Nebraska players, including Derek Wacker (42) and Michael Booker (43) tackle Northwestern's Joseph Himon (6) during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) high-fives his teammates as they head off the field following a field goal against Northwestern on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts to a touchdown against Northwestern on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule calls out instructions to his players during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule speaks to a referee during the game against Northwestern on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska black shirts wait on the field for the second quarter against Northwestern during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) reacts toward the South endzone before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
A sign made by a student is left behind in a bush before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska offensive line coach Donovan Raiola and Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) are seen during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska student fans heckle the officials over a call on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Nebraska cheerleader Amani Mfinanga dances with his squad on the sidelines on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) is pushed out of bounds by Northwestern's Braden Turner (9) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.Â
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern's Hayden Eligon (80) receives a pass under defense by Nebraska's Rex Guthrie (21) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Two Nebraska fans look on nervously as the team fights to seal the deal against Northwestern in the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) attempts a pass on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Northwestern's Caleb Komolafe (5) carries the ball under tackle by Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Northwestern kicker Jack Olsen (82) attempts a field goal with a hold by kicker Henry Helms (94) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Nebraska kicker Kyle Cunanan (91) attempts a field goal with a hold by punter Kamdyn Koch (37) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
A sign made by a student is left behind in a bush before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska offensive line coach Donovan Raiola and Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) are seen during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Williams Nwaneri (96) and Nebraska's Riley Van Poppel (5) try to block a field goal made by Northwestern kicker Jack Olsen (82) during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Williams Nwaneri (96) and Nebraska's Riley Van Poppel (5) try to block a field goal made by Northwestern kicker Jack Olsen (82) during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
A [ass intended for Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) sails past him while defended by Northwestern's Garner Wallace (18) during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern's Joseph Himon (6) is tackledby Nebraska's Bryson Webber (39) during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska defensive coordinator John Butler looks up at the scoreboard during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler yells during the game against Northwestern on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, right, reacts as Emmett Johnson (21) leave the field following a touchdown during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern's Hayden Eligon (80) catches a pass while defended by Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska offensive line coach Donovan Raiola, right, walks the sideline during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37), Jamarion Parker (24) and Jeremiah Jones (80) join their teammates in prayer before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (1) waves his finger after stopping a reception by Northwestern during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) and Mario Buford (31) smile on their way back into the tunnel after the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Nebraska's Henry Lutovsky (59) celebrates a touchdown with two teammates on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Nebraska fans celebrate a touchdown on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) takes the snap on a trick play on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) carries the ball under defense by Northwestern's Garner Wallace (18) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Northwestern's Joseph Himon (6) carries the ball under tackle by Nebraska's Javin Wright (0) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Northwestern's Joseph Himon (6) carries the ball under defense by Nebraska's Javin Wright (0) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska beat Nebraska 28-21.
Northwestern's Caleb Komolafe (5) celebrates a touchdown on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.Â
Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) reacts after breaking up a pass against Northwestern on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) is joined by teammates Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) and Rex Guthrie (21) as they celebrate successfully defending the endzone from Northwestern in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) is joined by teammates Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) and Rex Guthrie (21) as they celebrate successfully defending the endzone from Northwestern in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern's Evan Smith (12) tackles Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) makes a diving touchdown catch against Northwestern on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska and Northwestern players pray together after the game during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) reacts after successfully defending the endzone from Northwestern in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) reacts after successfully defending the endzone from Northwestern in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
A group of students dressed in dinosaur costumes are joined by Lil Red before kickoff in the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Justyn Rhett, left, and Dasan McCullough, right, celebrate an interception by Donovan Jones, middle, against Northwestern on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Justyn Rhett (12), Dasan McCullough (15), and Marques Watson-Trent (33), celebrate an interception by Donovan Jones (37, first left) during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) reacts after a touchdown call was confirmed in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (35) leaves the tunnel on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Nebraska fans Jordan Kouma (left) and Henry Chard (right) sport corn-pattern blazers before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
A member of the Nebraska marching band plays as the team takes the field on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Scott Hirchert (center, from Omaha) serves up hashbrowns to Therese Stratman (right, from Colorado Springs) before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) leaves the tunnel on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Young Nebraska fans toss a football before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Timmy Trumpet hypes up the crowd before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
A Nebraska fan sports a corn cob necklace and a Herbie hoodie on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern quarterback Preston Stone (8) throws on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Cory Miller (right, from Omaha) plays corn hole with Jason Ternus (left, from Norfolk) before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) trots in a touchdown in the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Nebraska fans play corn hole before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) runs the ball under defense by Northwestern's Braden Turner (9) and Braydon Brus (33) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Northwestern's Aidan Hubbard (91) celebrates after a failed Nebraska field goal attempt on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (1) tackles Northwestern's Caleb Komolafe (5) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern quarterback Preston Stone (8) gets behind the snap on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) tackles Northwestern's Joseph Himon (6) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Northwestern head coach David Braun looks on during the game against Nebraska on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) misses a pass under defense by Northwestern's Evan Smith (12) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) misses a pass under defense by Northwestern's Evan Smith (12) on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) fumbles a carry under tackle by Northwestern's Braden Turner (9) for a turnover on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) fumbles a carry under tackle by Northwestern's Braden Turner (9) for a turnover during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Northwestern's Robert Fitzgerald (6) celebrates after a tackle of Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) caused a fumble, which was recovered by Northwestern for a turnover, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska was up 7-6 going into the half.
Jennifer Brehm, from Rochester, sports a Nebraska knit cap before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) fumbles the ball while trying to leap over a pile of players during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern's Evan Smith (12) defends a pass to Nebraska's Dane Key (6) during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Justin Evans (51) blocks Northwestern's Carmine Bastone (1) as his temmate Isaiah Mozee (22) runs the ball during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule speaks with an official after a play during the first half on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern's Evan Beerntsen (60) recovers a fumble by Northwestern quarterback Preston Stone (8) which was forced by Nebraska's Riley Van Poppel (5) during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern's Garner Wallace (18) tackles Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) breaks out of a tackle attempt by Northwestern's Robert Fitzgerald (6) and Garner Wallace (18) during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) breaks out of a tackle attempt by Northwestern's Robert Fitzgerald (6) and Garner Wallace (18) during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) dacnes after making a touchdown during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs in a touchdown during the first half against Northwestern on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern's Braydon Brus (33) misses a tackle on Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) as he runs in a touchdown during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola, center, looks to pass the ball while under pressure by Northwestern during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Northwestern quarterback Preston Stone (8) throws a pass under pressure from Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) during the first half on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans Jordan Kouma (left) and Henry Chard (right) sport corn-pattern blazers before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Scott Hirchert (center, from Omaha) serves up hashbrowns to Therese Stratman (right, from Colorado Springs) before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Young Nebraska fans toss a football before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
A Nebraska fan sports a corn cob necklace and a Herbie hoodie on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Cory Miller (right, from Omaha) plays corn hole with Jason Ternus (left, from Norfolk) before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans play corn hole before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Jennifer Brehm, from Rochester, sports a Nebraska knit cap before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.
Jace Grunden, a senior engineering major, wears a a costume of a "can of whoopa**" before the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.

