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Photos: Nebraska vs. Iowa on Black Friday

Nebraska quarterback Logan Smothers warms up before the Iowa game on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska quarterback Jarrett Synek warms up before the Iowa game on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts is seen on the field before the Iowa football game on Nov. 25 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson warms up before the Iowa game on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson warms up before the Iowa game on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska players walk into Kinnick Stadium before the Iowa game on Friday in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson walks into Kinnick Stadium before the Iowa game on Friday in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The stage is set for Nebraska vs. Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph walks into Kinnick Stadium before the Iowa game on Friday in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Trey Palmer (left) is lifted up by his teammates after a second quarter touchdown against Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph talks to game officials during the Iowa game on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Trey Palmer (3) hauls in a pass for first-quarter touchdown against Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson (11) looks to throw to Nebraska's Travis Vokolek (left) in Nov. 2022 at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska defensive end Ochaun Mathis (32) reacts after a call is overturned, resulting in a fumble recovery for the Huskers, in the first quarter on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Quinton Newsome (6) reacts after making a sack against Iowa that resulted in a fumble recovered by Nebraska in the first quarter on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa's Riley Moss (left) is called for pass interference on Nebraska's Trey Palmer during in the first quarter on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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A swath of light lights up Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph on the sidelines during the Iowa game on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Garrett Nelson (left) picks up a fumble dropped by Iowa's Alex Padilla (right) in the second quarter on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Trey Palmer (3) dances to celebrate a second quarter touchdown on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Quinton Newsome (6) celebrates after forcing a fumble against Iowa on Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa.

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Nebraska's Trey Palmer (right) celebrates a first-quarter touchdown with teammate Oliver Martin (left) on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Trey Palmer (right) scores a touchdown while chased by Iowa's Quinn Schulte in the first quarter on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Myles Farmer (8) reacts to an interception by Chris Kolarevic (31) against Iowa's Diante Vines that effectively ended the game in the fourth quarter on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson (11) waves to fans after beating Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Garrett Nelson (44) holds the Heroes Game Trophy above his head in celebration of the Huskers' 24-17 win against Iowa on Nov. 25, 2022, in Iowa City. 

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Nebraska's Myles Farmer (8) celebrates after making a stop against Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska interim defensive coordinator Bill Busch chews on his play card as the Huskers lose possession of the ball in the final minutes against Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska players, including Nebraska's Braxton Clark (11), share the Heroes Trophy after the Huskers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Garrett Nelson (44) hoists the Heroes Game Trophy in celebration of the Huskers' 24-17 win against Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph walks off the field after defeating Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Marcus Washington (7) celebrates a touchdown with teammates Alante Brown (4) and Broc Bando (73) against Iowa on Nov. 25 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Garrett Nelson (44) (first left) tries to block a pass by Iowa's Alex Padilla (left) on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph walks back to the sideline on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa.

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Nebraska players lift the Heroes Trophy after defeating Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa's Alex Padilla throws the ball over Nebraska's Colton Feist (82) on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Garrett Nelson holds on to the Heroes Trophy after defeating Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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A pass by Iowa's Alex Padilla is tipped by Nebraska's Ochaun Mathis (32) (top right) and Ty Robinson (99) on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska fans celebrate as Garrett Nelson (44) brings the Heroes Game Trophy to them after the Huskers defeated Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Marcus Washington (7) quiets the crowd after scoring a touchdown against Iowa on Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Alante Brown (4) celebrates a interception with teammate Blaise Gunnerson (97) on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Oliver Martin (89) tries to make a one-handed catch in the fourth quarter against Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Alante Brown (4) reacts during the Iowa game on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Garrett Nelson (not pictured) hands off the Heroes Trophy to fans after defeating Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Trey Palmer (3) is tackled by Iowa's Jamison Heinz (16) on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph (center) grins after the Huskers defeated Iowa on Friday in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Javin Wright tackles Iowa's Nico Ragaini on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Anthony Grant (10) powers through tackles by Iowa defensive players on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Caleb Tannor (2) sacks Iowa's Alex Padillaon Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa's Riley Moss chases after Nebraska's Anthony Grant on Nov. 25 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Omar Brown (12) helps tackle Iowa's Luke Lachey in the fourth quarter on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph walks back to the sidelines after a huddle with his team against Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska's Ty Robinson talks to fans after the Huskers defeated Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nebraska and Iowa fans mingle as they watch the game on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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