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Nebraska players arrive prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
A pair of young fans watch on as Nebraska players arrive prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and the Huskers arrive prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Fans make their in prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Workers fill up black balloons prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Black balloons wait for fans prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Fans walk into the Hawks Center for the Cornhusker Kickoff prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
A child rides a toy tractor in the Hawks Center during the Cornhusker Kickoff prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Fans line up for autographs from the Nebraska basketball team during the Cornhusker Kickoff in the Hawks Center prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Fans line up for autographs from the Nebraska basketball team during the Cornhusker Kickoff in the Hawks Center prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Fans peek in through the fence of Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks off the field prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Workers walk out with black balloons to pass out to fans prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Black Balloons fly away prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Husker fans walk through Memorial Stadium with black balloons prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska fans watch warm ups prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
A Nebraska helmet is seen prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talk prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Southern California Trojans in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) catches a touchdown pass in front of Southern California DeCarlos Nicholson (17) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska and Southern California both take the field during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) catches a pass in front of Southern California DeCarlos Nicholson (17) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) catches a pass in front of Southern California DeCarlos Nicholson (17) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball against Southern California during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) and Rex Guthrie (21) break up a pass intended for Southern California Ja'Kobi Lane (8) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) and Rex Guthrie (21) break up a pass intended for Southern California Ja'Kobi Lane (8) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) and Rex Guthrie (21) break up a pass intended for Southern California Ja'Kobi Lane (8) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Jayden Maiava (14) throws a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws a complete pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
The Nebraska student section cheers during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) catches a touchdown pass in front of Southern California DeCarlos Nicholson (17) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) shows the offiicial he held on the pass as the offical signals touchdown in front of Southern California DeCarlos Nicholson (17) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California King Miller (30) runs the ball against Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) and Rex Guthrie (21) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) reaches out for a pass during the first half of a college football game against Southern California at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) runs the ball against Southern California Bishop Fitzgerald (19) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) leads the Huskers onto the field for the first half of a college football game against Southern California at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
The moon rises above Memorial Stadium as Nebraska takes on Southern California during the first half of a college football game in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8), Vincent Shavers Jr. (9), and Ceyair Wright (1) stop Southern California King Miller (30) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) goes up for a catch above Southern California Marcelles Williams (25) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs with the ball during the first half of a college football game against Southern California at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball as Southern California Kameryn Crawford (1) pushes down Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts during the first half of a college football game against Southern California at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) catches a pass against Southern California DeCarlos Nicholson (17) before running the ball into the end zone to score during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) and Rex Guthrie (21) break up a pass intended for Southern California Ja'Kobi Lane (8) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Archie Wilson (83) punts the ball during the first half of a college football game against Southern California at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93) is blocked by Southern California Justin Tauanuu (74) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Makai Lemon (6) reaches out for a pass during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Herbie Husker fires a t-shirt cannon at fans during the first half of a college football game against Southern California at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Jayden Maiava (14) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Jaden Richardson (15) misses a catch above Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Jayden Maiava (14) runs the ball against Nebraska's Elijah Jeudy (16) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) hands the ball off to Emmett Johnson (21) during the first half of a college football game against Southern California at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska defensive coordinator John Butler lobbies for an intentional grounding call during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule lobbies for an intentional grounding call during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93) hits Southern California Jayden Maiava (14) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Maiava was flagged for intentional grounding on the play.
Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93) hits Southern California Jayden Maiava (14) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Maiava was flagged for intentional grounding on the play.
Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93) hits Southern California Jayden Maiava (14) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Maiava was flagged for intentional grounding on the play.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule signals to his team during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Derek Wacker (42) tackles Southern California Tanook Hines (16) as he returns a kick during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Marcelles Williams (25) is called for pass interference on this pass intended for Nebraska's Dane Key (6) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) celebrates a reception during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (9) hits Southern California Jayden Maiava (14) as he throws the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Maiava was flagged for intentional grounding.
Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (9) hits Southern California Jayden Maiava (14) as he throws the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Maiava was flagged for intentional grounding.
Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (9) hits Southern California Jayden Maiava (14) as he throws the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Maiava was flagged for intentional grounding.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) celebrates breaking up a pass intended for Southern California Jaden Richardson (15) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) celebrates breaking up a pass intended for Southern California Jaden Richardson (15) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) breaks a pass intended for Southern California Jaden Richardson (15) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) breaks a pass intended for Southern California Jaden Richardson (15) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) tries to break a tackle form Southern California Desman Stephens II (23) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) scores a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska fans dress in all black for a blackout game during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska fans dress in all black for a blackout game during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska fans dress in all black for a blackout game during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California King Miller (30) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Makai Lemon (6) is tackled by Nebraska during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Makai Lemon (6) is tackled by Nebraska during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska defensive coordinator John Butler yells for special teams after stop during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 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, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Jayden Maiava (14) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) runs with the ball after a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) celebrates after a first down during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) catches a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) runs with the ball after a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Jayden Maiava (14) prepares to throw the ball as Nebraska's Williams Nwaneri (96) tries to sack him during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93) sacks Southern California Jayden Maiava (14) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93) sacks Southern California Jayden Maiava (14) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska fans react to a flag during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska fans dress in all black for a blackout game during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska fans dress in all black for a blackout game during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska fans dress in all black for a blackout game during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska fans dress in all black for a blackout game during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) catches a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska fans release balloons in the air after a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska fans release balloons in the air after a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska fans release balloons in the air after a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) scores a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Anthony Lucas (6) forces a fumble from Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Anthony Lucas (6) forces a fumble from Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) throws a pass during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska fans and Southern California react differently to a Southern California touchdown during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Fireworks go off before the start of the fourth quarter of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Kameryn Crawford (1) tackles Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Kameryn Crawford (1) tackles Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska and Southern California players scuffle during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule looks at an offical after Nebraska was called for two defensive penalities on a play during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dasan McCullough (15) forces Southern California Jayden Maiava (14) to throw the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Eric Gentry (18) pursues Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) fumbles the ball out of bounds during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Desman Stephens II (23) celebrates after a turnover during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Trainers look at Nebraska's Elijah Pritchett (57) after he got hurt during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) is sacked by Southern California Eric Gentry (18) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Raiola was injured during the play.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule embraces Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley after he Huskers fell to the Trojans, 21-17, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Justin Evans (51) and Dylan Raiola (15) walk off the field after he Huskers fell to Southern California, 21-17, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) intercepts a pass intended for Southern California Ja'Kobi Lane (8) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts after a play during the second half of a college football game against Southern California at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) loses control of the ball as he is tackled by Southern California Eric Gentry (18) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California fans cheer on during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) is tackled by Southern California Desman Stephens II (23) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) watches on from the sidelines after he was injured during the second half of a college football game against Southern California at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Marcelles Williams (25) breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) is tackled by Southern California Desman Stephens II (23) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) looks to throw the ball during the second half of a college football game against Southern California at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Bryan Jackson (21) gets tackled while running the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) scores a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska defensive linemen celebrate after getting a stop during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) celebrates after a sack during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California special team players attempt to block a field goal during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Marcelles Williams (25) celebrates after getting a tackle during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Jaden Richardson (15) catches a pass thrown to him during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Jaden Richardson (15) catches a pass thrown to him during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Southern California Jaden Richardson (15) drops a pass while Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) attempts to block it during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) looks to throw the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) catches a pass during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Fans watch the beginning of the fourth quarter during a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
