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Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (9) tackles Maryland's Malik Washington (7) during the first half on Oct. 11, 2025, in College Park, Md.

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Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska players arrive prior to a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska takes the field for the first half of a college football game against Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and the Huskers arrive prior to a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska fans traveled well to the Huskers' game against Maryland on Saturday in College Park, Md.

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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) and the Huskers arrive prior to a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) and the Huskers arrive prior to a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Justin Evans (51) and the Huskers arrive to take on Maryland on Oct. 11, 2025, in College Park, Md.

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Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) and the Huskers arrive prior to a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Jalyn Gramstad (12) embraces a woman as the Huskers arrive prior to a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Jeremiah Charles (25) and the Huskers arrive prior to a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Cortez Mills Jr. (19) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska fans walk to their seats prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Carter Nelson (29) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (9) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska fans stand for the national anthem during the first half of a college football game at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska fans react during the first half of a college football game at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska fans cheer on as the Huskers take the field for the first half of a college football game against Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game against Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (9) tackles Maryland's Malik Washington (7) during the first half on Oct. 11, 2025, in College Park, Md.

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Maryland Malik Washington (7) throws the ball as Nebraska's Dasan McCullough (15) is blocked in the background by Maryland Michael Hershey (61) during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches on during the first half of a college football game against Maryland on Saturday in College Park, Md.

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Maryland fans celebrate after a touchdown against Nebraska during the first half of a college football game at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs the ball against Maryland Jayden Shipps (12) during the first half of a college football game at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) waits to snap the ball during the first half of a college football game against Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Maryland Nolan Ray (2) runs the ball into the end zone to score during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Kenneth Williams (32) runs the ball down the field during the first half of a college football game against Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Kenneth Williams (32) motions after running the ball down the field for a first down during the first half of a college football game against Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Maryland Octavian Smith Jr. (5) misses a catch against Nebraska's Donovan Jones (37) during the first half of a college football game at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during the first half against Maryland on Saturday in College Park, Md.

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Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against Maryland on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Maryland head coach Michael Locksley reacts during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Maryland fans watch on during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) reacts after a late hit during the first half of a college football game against Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Maryland Jalil Farooq (1) runs the ball against Nebraska's Javin Wright (0) during the first half of a college football game at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Javin Wright (0) and Rex Guthrie (21) tackle Maryland Nolan Ray (2) during the first half of a college football game at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Dane Key (6) celebrates after a touchdown against Maryland during the second half of a college football game at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule shakes hands with Maryland head coach Michael Locksley after the Huskers defeated the Terrapins 34-31 on Saturday in College Park, Md.

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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) embraces Dane Key (6) after the Huskers defeated Maryland on Saturday in College Park, Md.

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Nebraska's Keona Davis (97) moves around Maryland Aliou Bah (66) during the second half of a college football game at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Maryland DeJuan Williams (0) runs the ball during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Maryland quarterback Malik Washington runs the ball against Maryland on Oct. 11, 2025, at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md.

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Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) runs with the ball against Maryland Trey Reddick (3) during the second half of a college football game at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Archie Wilson (83) punts the ball during the second half of a college football game against Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball against Maryland Trey Reddick (3) and Lavain Scruggs (13) during the second half of a college football game at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Maryland Dontay Joyner (6) celebrates after a play against Nebraska during the second half of a college football game at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs with the ball during the second half of a college football game against Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's Kyle Cunanan (91) kicks in an extra point during the second half of a college football game against Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska fans cheer on during the second half of a college football game against Maryland on Saturday in College Park, Md.

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Nebraska fans cheer on during the second half of a college football game at SECU Stadium against Maryland in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) breaks up a pass intended for Maryland Dorian Fleming (9) during the second half of a college football game at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nebraska’s Javin Wright (0) brings down Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) on Aug. 29 in Kansas City. Wright, a seventh-year Husker and the team’s leading tackler, will be honored during Friday’s Senior Day.

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Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (9) tackles Maryland's Malik Washington (7) during the first half on Oct. 11, 2025, in College Park, Md.

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