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Watch now: Huskers' Ireland trip by the numbers

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Hilary, Andy and 11-month-old Ezra Misle will fly from their home in Madrid to meet up with family who are also traveling to Dublin for the Husker game.

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See where Nebraska football fans are traveling from for the Ireland game

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Ireland's Oisin Russell-Conway became an American football fan — and amateur football player — after playing Madden on his PlayStation more than 20 years ago.

Laura Fogarty Photography, Courtesy photo

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Nebraskans share must-see spots to check out in Ireland

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American football fans Fiona and David Blair of Glasgow, Scotland, are eager to see their first college game.

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Nebraska native Adam Romans is eager to see Nebraska play in Dublin — his new hometown.

Courtesy photo

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Photos: Huskers host Fan Day at Memorial Stadium in 2022

A fan holds a pedal car signed by Nebraska football players and coaches during Fan Day on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.

NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star

Young Nebraska fans receive autographs during Fan Day on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.

NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star

Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson speaks with fans during Fan Day on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.

NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star

A Nebraska fan plays catch during Fan Day on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.

NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star

Nebraska offensive coordinator Mark Whipple signs a football for a fan during Fan Day on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.

NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star

A young Husker fan takes a photo of Memorial Stadium during Nebraska Football Fan Day on Tuesday.

NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star

Nebraska fans pose for a selfie during Fan Day on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.

NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star

Nebraska fans gets autographs from Husker football players during Fan Day on July 26 at Memorial Stadium.

NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star file photo

Fans wait to enter the Memorial Stadium gates for Fan Day on Tuesday.

NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star

Nebraska offensive coordinator Mark Whipple smiles during Fan Day on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.

NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star

Oliver Martin, a wide receiver for UNL, signs a "Go Big Red" hat at Husker Fan Day in Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.

MEGAN NIELSEN, Omaha World-Herald

Hazel Bassett, 5 from Lincoln, collects Husker football signatures at Husker Fan Day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.

MEGAN NIELSEN, Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska's Ochaun Mathis is shown during Fan Day on July 27 at Memorial Stadium. Mathis, an edge-rusher or EDGE, is expected to be a key piece for the Blackshirts this season.

CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald file photo

Adeline Russo, 5 from Lincoln, gets signatures on her football at Husker Fan Day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.

MEGAN NIELSEN, Omaha World-Herald

Ivy Decker, 6 from Lincoln, gets cheerleaders Abbie Grimm and Carly Janssen to sign her bow at Husker Fan Day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.

MEGAN NIELSEN, Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska's Jailen Weaver grabs a football so he can autograph it for Kyler Conklin, 3, during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday. Conklin is from Malcolm Neb,

CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska Assistant Coach Mike Dawson signs a sock monkey for Brody Raastad during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.

CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska's Chubba Purdy shakes hands with a fan during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.

CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska Assistant Coach Mike Dawson signs a sock monkey for Brody Raastad during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.

CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska's Tamon Lynum, left, and Quinton Newsome pose for a photo during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.

CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald

Kade Croghan 2. was all smiles in his Scott Frost jersey for fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday. Croghan is from David City, Nebraska.

CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald

Fans get autographs from the Nebraska offensive line during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.

CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald

Ivy Decker, 6 from Lincoln, gets cheerleaders Abbie Grimm and Carly Janssen to sign her bow at Husker Fan Day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.

MEGAN NIELSEN, Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska's Tommi Hill during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.

CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska's Brian Buschini during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.

CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska's Marcus Washington during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.

CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald

Reach the writer at 402-473-7254 or psalter@journalstar.com.

On Twitter @LJSPeterSalter

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