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Amie Just: The 'hay is in the barn' for Nebraska's game plan, and three other Frost takeaways

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Nebraska coach Scott Frost speaks to the media Thursday at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Scott Frost, the Huskers head coach, speaks following a practice ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska inside Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on Thursday, August 25, 2022.

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Photos: Nebraska in Ireland for season opener

Balloons welcome travelers at the airport ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin on Tuesday.

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Nebraska fans and other tourists walk near Dublin Castle ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin on Tuesday.

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The River Liffey as Nebraska fans arrive ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin on Tuesday.

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A bird flies over the River Liffey as Nebraska fans arrive ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin on Tuesday.

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Graeme Derham of Dublin performs in the Temple Bar district Tuesday as Nebraska fans and other tourists arrive ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.

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Signs welcomes Nebraska and Northwestern fans arriving ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin on Tuesday.

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Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin on Tuesday.

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The Temple Bar district as Nebraska fans and other tourists arrive ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin on Tuesday.

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Husker, Wildcat, Irish and American flags fly over a bar in Dublin on Tuesday as fans arrive in advance of Saturday's Aer Lingus College Football Classic.

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Signs welcome Nebraska and Northwestern fans arriving ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin on Tuesday.

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The courtyard at Dublin Castle in Dublin on Tuesday.

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St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin on Tuesday.

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The Temple Bar in Dublin on Tuesday.

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Balloons welcome travelers at the airport ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin on Tuesday.

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Bridges over the River Liffey as the sun begins to set in Dublin on Tuesday.

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Shadows and people as the sun begins to set Tuesday in Dublin.

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Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts and his wife, Angela, arrive for a welcome dinner at Mansion House on Tuesday in Dublin.

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Nebraska players arrive for a welcome dinner at Mansion House on Tuesday in Dublin.

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Nebraska players Alante Brown (left) and Kamonte Grimes arrive for a welcome dinner at Mansion House on Tuesday in Dublin.

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Husker linemen Brant Banks (from left), Hunter Anthony and Teddy Prochazka chat with coach Scott Frost as they arrive for a welcome dinner at Mansion House on Tuesday in Dublin.

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Casey Thompson (11) and other Nebraska players arrive for a welcome dinner at Mansion House on Tuesday in Dublin.

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Nebraska coach Scott Frost arrives for a welcome dinner at Mansion House on Tuesday in Dublin.

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Jay Terry, Nebraska assistant athletic director for equipment operations, arrives for a welcome dinner at Mansion House on Tuesday in Dublin. Terry spent months preparing for the Huskers' overseas trip to face Northwestern.

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Nebraska players Travis Vokolek (from left), Ezra Miller and Chris Hickman arrive for a welcome dinner at Mansion House on Tuesday in Dublin.

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Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander arrives for a welcome dinner at Mansion House on Tuesday in Dublin.

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Eteva Mauga-Clements (front) and other Nebraska players arrive for a welcome dinner at Mansion House on Tuesday in Dublin.

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Scott Frost, Huskers head coach, and Nebraska players arrive for a welcome dinner ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday.

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Defensive players arrive for a welcome dinner ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday.

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Trev Alberts, the Nebraska athletic director, and Angela, his wife, arrive alongside players for a welcome dinner ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday.

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Nebraska players Travis Vokolek (83), Ezra Miller (66), Chris Hickman (87) arrive for a welcome dinner ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday.

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Nebraska players walk to the edge of the field at Aviva Stadium following Wednesday's practice ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.

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Gabe Ervin Jr., (22) speaks following a Husker practice ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday.

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Aviva Stadium ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic with Nebraska vs. Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday.

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Ty Robinson (99) speaks following a Husker practice ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday.

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Luke Reimer (28) speaks following a Husker practice ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday.

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Mark Whipple, offensive coordinator for Nebraska, speaks following a Husker practice ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday.

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A crew members cleans between seats at Aviva Stadium ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic with Nebraska vs. Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday.

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Nebraska's Travis Vokolek (83) smiles during a Husker practice Thursday near Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Nebraska edge rusher Garrett Nelson (44) signals to his teammates during practice Thursday near Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy (6) and the Huskers practice Thursday near Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Nebraska linebacker Nick Henrich (42) dances during practice Thursday near Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Nebraska practices Thursday near Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Nebraska quarterbacks Chubba Purdy (left) and Casey Thompson warm up during practice Thursday near Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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The Huskers practice Thursday near Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Nebraska defensive back Quinton Newsome is shown during practice Thursday near Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Nebraska edge rusher Garrett Nelson (44) is shown during practice Thursday near Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson (99) and the Huskers practice Thursday near Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson (11) and the Huskers practice Thursday near Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Nebraska defensive back Myles Farmer (4) and the Huskers practice Thursday near Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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A Nebraska lineman tries to catch a ball with one hand during practice Thursday near Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Nebraska strength & conditioning coach Zach Duval shown during practice Thursday in Dublin.

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Nebraska coach Scott Frost speaks to the media Thursday at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Nebraska coach Scott Frost speaks inside Aviva Stadium after practice Thursday.

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An Aviva Stadium worker paints football field lines on the grass Thursday in Dublin.

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An outside view of Aviva Stadium, where Nebraska will play Northwestern in the Aer Lingus Classic on Saturday.

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A you fans takes a photo as thousands attend a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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Jason Thomsen, of Elkhorn, Neb., cheers alongside thousands during a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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People walk through a tour at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday.

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Jonathan Santana, a visitor experience ambassador, pours a pint during a tour at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday.

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A view of Dublin, Ireland, from the top of the Guinness Storehouse on Thursday. Aviva Stadium can be seen in the distance. The stadium is where Nebraska and Northwestern will play Saturday in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.

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Thousands attend a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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A pint at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday.

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Scott Frost, the Nebraska head football coach, leads some players onto the stage as thousands attend a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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Donna Berryman, of Bellevue, Neb., cheers alongside thousands during a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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Thousands attend a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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Thousands attend a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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Meabh Corcoran, 5, of Dublin, watches as the Cornhusker marching band perform during a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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Herbie Husker leads fans in a chant as thousands attend a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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Thousands attend a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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The Cornhusker marching band performs as thousands attend a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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People walk through a tour at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday.

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Trev Alberts, the Nebraska athletic director, takes a photo as thousands attend a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Merrion Square Park in Dublin on Friday.

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Fans stretch all the way to the back fence as thousands attend a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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Charles and Charlene Tilson, of Elwood, Neb., received a signed football to congratulate them on 50 years of marriage during a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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Thousands attend a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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A pint at the Guinness Storehouse with a view of Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday.

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Trev Alberts, the Nebraska athletic director, speaks as thousands attend a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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A fan holds out Flat Herbie for a photo as thousands attend a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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The spirit squad performs as thousands attend a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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Husker players smile on stage as thousands attend a Husker pep rally ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Northwestern and Nebraska at Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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Reach the writer at 402-473-7440 or ajust@journalstar.com

On Twitter @Amie_Just.

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