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Photos: Akron vs. Nebraska football at Memorial Stadium, Sept. 6, 2025

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Check out the photos from the Huskers and Zips on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) makes his way off the field after defeating Akron on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson, shown here against Akron on Sept. 8, is in the mix for reps at the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31.

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Nebraska's Henry Lutovsky (59) blocks for Mekhi Nelson (35) as he runs the ball against the Akron defense on Sept. 8 at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Kyle Cunanan (91) kicks off the ball to Akron in the first quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Former Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook looks up at the scoreboard in the first half against Akron on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Marques Buford (3) adjust his helmet before a play against Akron on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts after a play in the first quarter against Akron on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) tackles Akron's Sean Patrick (13) in the first quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska offensive line coach Donovan Raiola, left, and outside linebackers coach Phil Simpson, center, look on as thehusker defense takes on Akron in the first quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska takes on Akron in the third quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler is seen on the field in the third quarter against Akron on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska fans throw the bones on a third down in the second quarter against Akron on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska fans throw the bones on a third down in the second quarter against Akron on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Usher Traci Hartley sits in a sunbeam during the first half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. “Nebraska shines so bright,” Hartley said. “And you gotta wear those shades!”

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Nebraska's Keelan Smith (85) evades Akron’s Rodrick Hunter (13) during the second half of the game Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef scrambles and looks downfield against Akron on Sept. 7 at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska kicker Kyle Cunanan (91) kicks with a hold by punter Kamdyn Koch (37) during the second half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska shut out Akron 68-0.

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Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) slips by Akron’s Gage Summers (23) during the second half of the game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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A Nebraska fan wears a knit corn face mask during the first half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska reacts as their own Luke Lindenmeyer (44) proposes to his girlfriend, Scarlets dance team member Kailyn Storovich, after the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. “I’m so shocked but so excited,” Storovich said. “I love him so much.” Nebraska shut out Akron 68-0.

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Nebraska assistant coach Ron Brown leads the teams in post-game prayer on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska shut out Akron 68-0.

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Akron head coach Joe Moorhead inadvertently spits out his sharpie onto the field during the second half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska shut out Akron 68-0.

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Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) leaps to avoid a tackle attempt by Akron's Rich Benenge (8) in the first quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (35), Elijah Pitchett (57) and Tyler Knaak (75) run out of the tunnel before taking on Akron on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts during the game against Akron on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule speaks to players during the second quarter of the game against Akron on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (35) and Elijah Pritchett (57) run out of the tunnel before taking on Akron on Sept. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) hands off the ball during the third quarter against Akron Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Ashton Murphy (57) celebrates after sacking Akron quarterback Michael Johnson (15) during the second half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska shut out Akron 68-0.

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Nebraska student fans John Oeth (left) Orion Ulmer (center) and Alex Timm (right) cheer during the first half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Gunnar Gottula, right, blocks against Akron on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) defends Jacory Barney (2) as he runs the ball in the third quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Akron's Melvin Spriggs (42) tackles Nebraska's Kwinten Ives (28) on a second-quarter run Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Willis McGahee (17) tackles Akron's Jordan Gant (22) in the third quarter on Sept. 6 at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) and Luke Lindenmeyer (44) react after Barney makes a catch in the third quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska lines up across from the Akron defense in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Akron's Justin Anderson (4) defends Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) as he catches a pass in the third quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Dane Key (6) holds up a touchdown pass he caught in the third quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (35) celebrates after a play in the third quarter on Sept. 6 at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) throws a pass in the second quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Riley Van Poppel (5) runs off the field after blocking a field goal in the fourth quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule looks on from the sideline during the Huskers' game against Akron on Sept. 6 at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Kwinten Ives (28) reacts as he runs off the field after scoring a touchdown against Akron on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) scrambles out of the pocket while pursued by Akron's Alex Branch (3) in the third quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Akron head coach Joe Moorhead greets Akron’s DJ Stepney (24) during the game against Nebraska on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Carter Nelson (29) congratulates Kwinten Ives (28) after his touchdown during the second half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska shut out Akron 68-0.

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Nebraska's Kwinten Ives (28) runs the ball on his way into the endzone for a touchdown during the second half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska shut out Akron 68-0.

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Nebraska’s Lil’ Red appears in the sky during a drone light-show during the second half of the game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. 

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Nebraska's Dane Key (6) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass despite defense by Akron’s Iesa Jarmon (12) during the second half Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) kisses his girlfriend, Scarlets dance team member Kailyn Storovich, after a post-game proposal on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. “I’m so shocked but so excited,” Storovich said. “I love him so much.” Nebraska shut out Akron 68-0.

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Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) proposes to his girlfriend, Scarlets dance team member Kailyn Storovich, after the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. “I’m so shocked but so excited,” Storovich said. “I love him so much.” Nebraska shut out Akron 68-0.

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Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) proposes to his girlfriend, Scarlets dance team member Kailyn Storovich, after the game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Scarlets dance team member Kailyn Storovich (right) embraces her friend, Chloe Signor, after Storovich’s boyfriend, Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44), proposed post-game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. “I’m so shocked but so excited,” Storovich said. “I love him so much.” Nebraska shut out Akron 68-0.

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Scarlets dance team member Kailyn Storovich reacts with her teammates after her boyfriend, Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) proposed post-game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. “I’m so shocked but so excited,” Storovich said. “I love him so much.” Nebraska shut out Akron 68-0.

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Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) proposes to his girlfriend, Scarlets dance team member Kailyn Storovich, after the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. “I’m so shocked but so excited,” Storovich said. “I love him so much.” Nebraska shut out Akron 68-0.

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Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) poses for a photo with his new fiancée, Scarlets dance team member Kailyn Storovich, after the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. “I’m so shocked but so excited,” Storovich said. “I love him so much.” 

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Nebraska exits the tunnel before the first half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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A patron holds a beer during the first half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Ariel Smith (left) and her husband, Brian Smith, share drinks and some new concession options during the first half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Patrons use grab-and-go checkouts at a drink market during the first half of the game last Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Beer available for purchase stands in coolers during the first half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska fans purchase beer on the third floor during the first half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Jerry Peck, third from left, from Roca, and Sean Connolly, third from right, wait in line to purchase beer during the first half of the Nebraska football game last Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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The Cornhusker Marching Band forms an outline of Nebraska during the first half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Fans file into the sections via pedestrian ramps before the game against Akron on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Alex Bayorman purchases a couple of beers during the first half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Fans enter using paperless tickets during the first half of the game on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Hannah Nacarenus, left, laughs with friends after purchasing a beer and seltzer during the first half of the Nebraska football game Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) celebrates a touchdown in the second quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Akron quarterback Ben Finley (10) is pressured by Nebraska's Williams Nwaneri (96) as he throws the ball in the second quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Rocco Spindler (50) and Jacory Barney (2) celebrate with Emmett Johnson (21) after he scores a touchdown in the second quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the second quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Akron's Justin Anderson (4) and Malcom DeWalt (17) chase after Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) as he runs the ball in the second quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) finds a hole in the Akron defense as he runs through in the second quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) stiff arms Akron's Elijah Reed (11) as he tries to return the ball in the second quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) reacts after catching a pass near the endzone in the first quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (35) and Nyziah Hunter (13) react after Hunter makes a catch in the red zone in the first quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Akron's Jordan Gant (22) is tackled for a safety by Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93) in the first quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska Kamdyn Koch (37) holds the ball as Kyle Cunanan scores a field goal in the first quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball through the Akron defense in the first quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Akron's Alex Branch (3) attempts to tackle Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) as he runs the ball on Sept. 6 at Memorial Stadium.

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Akron's Jordan Gant (22) is tackled for a safety by Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93) in the first quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Akron's Rodrick Hunter (13) and Iesa Jarmon (12) try to stop Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) as he runs in a touchdown on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) is tripped up by Akron's Elijah Reed (11) on Saturday.

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Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) and Emmett Johnson (21) dance in celebration of Johnson's touchdown Saturday.

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Nebraska's Quinn Clark celebrates after scoring a touchdown Saturday.

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Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates his touchdown with Jacory Barney (2) in the second quarter on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Fans file into the sections via pedestrian ramps before the game against Akron on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule is flanked by state troopers during the legacy walk before the game against Akron on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Misty's Pep Band member Anna Tews plays piccolo before the game against Akron on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) greets Lil’ Red during the legacy walk before the game.

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Misty's Pep Band member Preston Pierce plays trumpet before the game against Akron on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Cali Schmidt (left) enjoys a drink while tailgating before the game against Akron on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Jacob Barber grills burgers and brats at a Lolo’s stand before the game.

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Huskers Fans shout "Go Big Red" as they wait for the start of the legacy walk before the game on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska mascot Herbie Husker high fives young fans as they wait for the start of the legacy walk before the game on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Traffic flows steadily in from I-80 before the game on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Travis Minnick, from left, Aurora Martinez, Owen Minnick, Thomas Minnick and Pete Martinez, hang out in the back of a truck as they tailgate before the game on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Jack Lewis throws a pass as he tailgates with his family before the game on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska Fans, all over 21, play drinking games as they tailgate before the game on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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A customized tailgate vehicle called "meatwagon" is seen under the I-80 underpass as fans tailgate before the game on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Janiran Bonner (4) wears a personalized chain as he enters the Osborne Legacy Complex before the game.

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A sign warns fans of the new no re-entry policy before the game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska fans play drinking games as they tailgate before the game on Saturday outside Memorial Stadium.

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Colton McGahan of Omaha tries to bounce a ping-pong ball into his cup while playing a drinking game before the football game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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