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Nebraska's Cam Lenhardt, right, is one defensive lineman the Husker defense will rely on to make a jump in production this season.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
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Photos: Nebraska football vs. Iowa on Black Friday — Nov. 29
Nebraska players, including Jacob Hood (center), turn to wave during the "Hawkeye Wave" on Friday in Iowa City.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Nebraska assistant coach Garret McGuire looks on during warm up before the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska assistant coach Marcus Satterfield looks on during warm up before the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska fan Zachary Roth of Omaha dances in the cold during the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talks with an official during the Iowa game on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
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Nebraska's Jahmal Banks is tackled by Iowa's TJ Hall on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Iowa's Kamari Moulton (center) is tackled by Nebraska's MJ Sherman (left) and Elijah Jeudy, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska's Carter Nelson (center) is tackled by Iowa's Deontae Craig (right) on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
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Iowa's Quinn Schulte (left) tackles former Nebraska tight end Nate Boerkircher on Nov. 29 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska's Thomas Fidone catches a ball vs. Iowa on Nov. 29 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
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Nebraska's John Hohl reacts after missing a field goal against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola runs with the ball against Iowa on Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Nebraska's Isaac Gifford (left) rips the ball away from Iowa's Jarriett Buie on Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
The Nebraska defense stops Iowa on fourth down on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
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Nebraska's Jahmal Banks picks up a pass next to Iowa's Deshaun Lee, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska's Emmett Johnson escapes a tackle by Iowa's Deshaun Lee, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule looks against Iowa on Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska's Dante Dowdell tries to break a tackle from Iowa's Jay Higgins (left) and Koen Entringer (4), Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska's Emmett Johnson fumbles under pressure from Iowa's Sebastian Castro (top) and TJ Hall (bottom), Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Drew Stevens (18) celebrates after making the game-winning kick against Nebraska, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Drew Stevens (18) celebrates after making the game-winning kick against Nebraska, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Luke Elkin (left) and Ty Nissen carry Heroes Game trophy after defeating Nebraska on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Iowa's Drew Stevens (18) kicks a game-winning field goal through the arms of Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) and Nash Hutmacher (0) on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Nebraska's Dante Dowdell scores a touchdown against Iowa in the second quarter, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola carries the ball against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Deontae Craig (bottom) pressures Nebraska's Dylan Raiola Nov. 29, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Journal Star file photo
Nebraska's John Hohl (right) celebrates his field goal against Iowa on Nov. 29 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Nebraska's Mikai Gbayor tips a pass by Iowa's Jackson Stratton on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Iowa's Deontae Craig (left) and Aaron Graves (right) pressure Nebraska's Dylan Raiola on at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talks with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz before last year’s Black Friday game in Iowa City, Iowa.
Journal Star file photo
Jesse Divis of David City, 17, braves the cold before the Nebraska game at Iowa, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule arrives before the Iowa game on Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska special teams coordinator Ed Foley arrives before the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola arrives before the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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The Nebraska football team arrives arrives at Kinnick Stadium before the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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The Nebraska football team arrives arrives at Kinnick Stadium before the Iowa game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen arrives at Kinnick Stadium before the Iowa game Nov. 29 in Iowa City, Iowa.
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