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Grades: Southern California 21, Nebraska 17

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Grades: Southern California 21, Nebraska 17

• Nate Head | Lincoln Journal Star
• Nov 1, 2025
• Nov 1, 2025
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Luke Mullin shares his immediate thoughts about the Huskers' loss against USC on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Memorial Stadium.

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Check out the grades from Nebraska's 21-17 loss to Southern Cal.

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PHOTOS: Nebraska football hosts Southern Cal, Nov. 1, 2025

Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) fumbles the ball out of bounds as Southern Cal's Eric Gentry (18) tackles him Nov. 1 at Memorial Stadium. 

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska offensive line coach Donovan Raiola watches as quarterback TJ Lateef (14) fumbles a carry under tackle by USC's Eric Gentry (18) on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to USC 21-17.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) fumbles the ball as USC’s Eric Gentry (18) tackles him Nov. 1 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) runs the ball against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule speaks to an official during a game against Southern California on Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star file photo

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) slides to avoid being tackled by Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (1) and Elijah Jeudy (16) during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule shouts to a game official during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

USC's Tanook Hines (16) reacts after making a catch under defense by Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) holds his leg after suffering an injury against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Raiola exited the game in the third quarter and didn't return.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) appears to suffer an injury to his leg after being sacked during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) appears to suffer an injury to his leg after being sacked during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) walks off the field with an injury on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to USC 21-17.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) walks off with an injury on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to USC 21-17.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) is brought down by Southern Cal's Jamaal Jarrett (0) in the third quarter. Raiola suffered an apparent leg injury on this play and did not return to the field.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson (21) is tackled by Southern Cal’s Desman Stephens (23) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

USC's Marcelles Williams (25) defends a pass intended for Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

USC's Devan Thompkins (8) tries to tackle Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) as he runs the ball during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska's Elijah Pritchett (57) is checked on by medical staff and head coach Matt Rhule after suffering an apparent injury against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska defensive coordinator John Butler, left, and head coach Matt Rhule coach during the Southern Cal game Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

USC's King Miller (30) pushes past Nebraska's Vincent Shavers (9) to get a first down during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

USC's Anthony Lucas (6) and Jamaal Jarrett (0) push past the Nebraska defense, including Nebraska's Turner Corcoran (69) to sack quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks back to the tunnel with athletic director Troy Dannen after the game Saturday.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Nebraska's Henry Lutovsky (59) walks back to the tunnel after the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to USC 21-17.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Drones and pyrotechnics form patterns during the light show in the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to USC 21-17.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Drones form patterns during the light show in the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to USC 21-17.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) walks back to the tunnel after the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska lost to USC 21-17.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) tries to break free from Nebraska's Vincent Shavers (9) on Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) defends a catch caught by USC's Tanook Hines (16) during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) high fives special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

USC's Jaden Richardson (15) tries to make a catch while defended by Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) on Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

USC's Eric Gentry (18) runs off the field after making a stop short of a first down on the Huskers during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) speaks with backup quarterback TJ Lateef (14) as he comes off the field with an injury during the game against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) speaks with backup quarterback TJ Lateef (14) during the game against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska football's "blackout" night is shown from above before kickoff against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Nebraska exits the tunnel before there game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Nebraska's Andrew Marshall (10) walks off the field after the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska Amare Sanders (not pictured) and Kenneth Williams (not pictured) console Emmett Johnson (21) as he walks off the field with tears in his eyes after the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska Amare Sanders (14) and Kenneth Williams console Emmett Johnson (21) as he walks off the field with tears in his eyes after the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule shakes hands with USC head coach Lincoln Riley after the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska's Derek Wacker (42) reacts after bringing downa a USC player on a kickoff return during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) finds a gap in the USC defense as he runs in a touchdown during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) is tackled by USC's Matai Tagoa'i (44) during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska's Vincent Shavers (9) sacks USC quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska's Donovan Jones 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) and Nebraska's Javin Wright (0) bring down USC's Marquis Gallegos (30) during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler, left, and head coach Matt Rhule signal to players during the USC game on Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska's Rex Guthrie (21) and Donovan Jones (37) break up a pass to USC's Ja'Kobi Lane (8) on Nov. 1 at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska’s DeShon Singleton (8) high fives Donovan Jones (37) after a defensive stop during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska's Rex Guthrie (21) and Donovan Jones (37) breaks up a pass to USC's Ja'Kobi Lane (8) on Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

USC's DeCarlos Nicholson (17) defends Nebraska's Dane Key (6) as he makes a touchdown catch during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) is brought down by a trio of USC defenders, including USC's Kameryn Crawford (1) and Eric Gentry (18) during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska's Derek Wacker (42) reacts after bringing down a a USC player on a kickoff return during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee is tackled by USC's Isaiah Rubin (38) on Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska's Dane Key (6) points at Southern Cal's DeCarlos Nicholson (17) after scoring a touchdown.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21), pursued by USC's Desman Stephens (23) leaps over Marcelles Williams (25) during the first half.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Southern Cal's Marcelles Williams (25) commits pass interference on Nebraska's Dane Key (6).

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates a touchdown with Luke Lindenmeyer (44) during the game against Southern Cal on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska's Vincent Shavers (9) celebrates during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) passes during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Southern Cal's King Miller (30) carries the ball through contact from Nebraska's Rex Guthrie (21) during the first half Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) fights for yards under defense by USC's Eric Gentry (18) and Bishop Fitzgerald (19) during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Nebraska's Dane Key (6) gets under a touchdown pass under coverage by USC’s DeCarlos Nicholson (17) during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball for a touchdown under defense by Southern Cal's Christian Pierce (24) and Marcelles Williams (25).

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Southern Cal quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) passes during the first half.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

An empty beer can, carried by balloons, soars skyward before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

USC head coach Lincoln Riley, and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule meet before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska's Keona Davis (97) warms up before the game.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A volunteer gathers black balloons to hand out before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Volunteer Konen Michele gathers black balloons to hand out before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Volunteer Mary Clifton hands out black balloons outside before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

A Nebraska fan looks on with a handful of beers and a lone black balloon on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

A young Nebraska fan climbs the stairs carrying two black balloons on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Fans tie together balloons to make a stack that reaches from the Student section into the boneyard before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

A black flag flies outside before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Nebraska sophomore Garrett Dittmer sports some black and white face paint before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

A Nebraska player carries a boombox during the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Nebraska tuba player Will Nitzschke cheers during the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Lil’ Red greets a Nebraska fan during the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Nebraska tuba player Will Nitzschke parts the gates to get into position during the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Nebraska dance team member Tate Boesiger waves a black pom-pom during the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

A Nebraska fan sports black Huskers swag before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Herbie Husker sports black suspenders during the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Nebraska superfan Kevin Coleman hypes up a crowd clad in black gear before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Recent Nebraska graduate Sarah Person cheers during the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

Nebraska fan Kayla Fowler (right) checks her black lipstick alongside her sister, Nebraska freshman Lenna Fowler (left) before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star

University of Nebraska Senior Serena Henry, dressed as the Cat in The Hat, looks for her friends after getting to her seat before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule, top, walks in with his team before the game against Southern Cal on Saturday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola greets a fan before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Nebraska superfan Kevin Coleman starts the "Go Big Red" chant as the players enter the stadium before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Fans queue to enter the stadium before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Fans tailgate in the main lot before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Fans mill about outside the main entrance before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Black Towels were handed out in the student section before the game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

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