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Photos: Huskers escape Boilermakers

Nebraska pulled out a 25-24 win over Purdue on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. Photos by Francis Gardler and Gwyneth Roberts, Journal Star.

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Nebraska receiver Stanley Morgan (8) dives into the end zone with the game-winning touchdown reception as Purdue linebacker Marcus Bailey (right) defends in the fourth quarter Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska tight end Tyler Hoppes (88) celebrates his touchdown against Purdue during the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (13, left) is hit by Purdue defensive end Gelen Robinson (13) in the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (left) hugs wide receiver Stanley Morgan, who caught the Huskers' game-winning pass against Purdue on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver Stanley Morgan has 25 catches 362 yards this season.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (13) throws in the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Purdue cornerback Antonio Blackmon (14) tackles Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) in the first half Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Purdue quarterback David Blough.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Purdue receiver Isaac Zico can't make a first-half catch Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska head coach Mike Riley has a conversation with an official doing the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium last week West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska fullback Luke McNitt (41) tackles Purdue running back D.J. Knox (1) as Nebraska defensive back Eli Sullivan (28) moves into help in the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska offensive lineman Michael Decker was injured in the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska place-kicker Drew Brown kicks a first-half field goal out of the hold of Isaac Armstrong on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska linebacker Grant Jordan (40) tackles Purdue's D. J. Knox in the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska linebacker Jacob Weinmaster (57) leads the Huskers at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (13) gets off a first-half pass Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Purdue defensive end Gelen Robinson (left) tackles Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (13) in the first half Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska tight end Tyler Hoppes makes a first-half catch Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey puts a move on Purdue safety Jacob Thieneman (41) in the first half Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska defensive lineman Khalil Davis (left) and linebacker Ben Stille (right) get to Purdue quarterback David Blough in the first half Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Purdue safety Jacob Thieneman (41) and Purdue defensive tackle Lorenzo Neal stop Nebraska running back Devine Ozigbo (22) in the first half Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Nebraska managed just 40 rushing yards against the Boilermakers.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver Stanley Morgan (8) breaks away from Purdue safety Jacob Thieneman during an Oct. 28 contest.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Purdue running back Richie Worship (34) drags Carlos Davis (96), Mick Stoltenberg (44) and Mohamed Barry (7) on a first-half carry Oct. 28 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska linebacker Mohamed Barry tries to slow Purdue running back Richie Worship during a game last season in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Bill Moos (right) arrives at the Huskers' locker room with UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green (center) prior to the Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos (second from right) heads toward the Huskers' locker room with UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green (left) before a football game at in October 2017.

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Nebraska coach Mike Riley (right) and Husker offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf arrive at Ross-Ade Stadium before their game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., last month.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska head coach Mike Riley (right) and Huskers offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf arrive at the team's locker room prior to their game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos (second from left) talks with Husker fans before a game against Purdue last October at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos stands in a suite on the press box level prior to the Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium on Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos (left) talks with Chancellor Ronnie Green outside the Huskers' locker room before a Nebraska football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., in October 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Rick Hansen, from Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Dennis Grindle, from Omaha take pictures of the Purdue Boilermaker at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nate Doud and wife, Kasey Doud, and mother-in-law Theresa Jones, all from Norfolk, Neb., wear their Nebraska pom pom hats to ward off the cold at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Tyson Daake (R), from Marion, Ind., and Michael L'Heureux, from Fort Wayne, Ind., carry supplies to tailgate outside Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska defensive coordinator Bob Diaco and place kicker Drew Brown arrive with the team at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska kicker Drew Brown hits a 37-yard field goal against Purdue during the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Brown was 4-for-4 Saturday to keep the Huskers within striking distance until the finish.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

The Nebraska defense converges on Purdue running back Richie Worship (center) in during the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. (8) gains 7 yards before being tackled by Purdue's Josh Okonye (right) during the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska offensive lineman Jerald Foster celebrates the Huskers' win over Purdue on Oct. 28 with the fans at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska head coach Mike Riley walks off the field with Huskers' kicker Drew Brown (34) after their 25-24 win over Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver De’Mornay Pierson- El (15) pulls in a first-down pass from Tanner Lee despite the defense of Purdue's Kamal Hardy (3) during the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska fans celebrate the game-winning touchdown against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska's Drew Brown (34) kicks his fourth field goal against Purdue last season. The Huskers will have to replace Brown, who used up his eligibility last  season.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska's Joshua Kalu (left) tackles Purdue's Gregory Phillips during the third quarter Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. This week Nebraska's defense will have to be ready for a Northwestern offense that likes to run plays quickly.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) gets face-masked by Purdue's Kamal Hardy (3) during the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (13) passes under pressure from Purdue's Ja'Whaun Bentley (4) in the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska's Kieron Williams (26) and Devine Ozigbo (22) get high fives from fans after defeating Purdue 25-24 at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska tight end Tyler Hoppes (88) gains a first down against Purdue during the third quarter Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska's Tanner Lee (13) sets up to pass while Nick Gates blocks during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) looks for room to run against Purdue last season at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) is face masked by Purdue corner back Kamal Hardy in the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (center) searches for a receiver in the first quarter Saturday against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Mike Riley watches from the sideline while coaching Nebraska against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. (8) can't make the catch as Purdue cornerback Da'Wan Hunte (2) defends on the first-half play at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska's Deontre Thomas (97) and Dedrick Young (5) stop Purdue's DJ Edwards in the first half Saturday.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska tight end Tyler Hoppes (88) beats Purdue cornerback Kamal Hardy (3) to score in the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska linebackers coach Trent Bray leads the celebration off the bench as the Huskers defeated Purdue 25-24 at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska's Chris Jones (8) and Marquel Dismuke (19) tackle Purdue's Gregory Phillips during the fourth quarter Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska's Collin Miller (31) tackles D.J. Knox (1) during the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska receiver Stanley Morgan (8) dives into the end zone with the game-winning touchdown reception as Purdue linebacker Marcus Bailey (right) defends in the fourth quarter Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska tight end Tyler Hoppes (88) celebrates his touchdown against Purdue during the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (13, left) is hit by Purdue defensive end Gelen Robinson (13) in the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (left) hugs wide receiver Stanley Morgan, who caught the Huskers' game-winning pass against Purdue on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver Stanley Morgan has 25 catches 362 yards this season.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (13) throws in the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Purdue cornerback Antonio Blackmon (14) tackles Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) in the first half Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Purdue quarterback David Blough.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Purdue receiver Isaac Zico can't make a first-half catch Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska head coach Mike Riley has a conversation with an official doing the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium last week West Lafayette, Ind.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska fullback Luke McNitt (41) tackles Purdue running back D.J. Knox (1) as Nebraska defensive back Eli Sullivan (28) moves into help in the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska offensive lineman Michael Decker was injured in the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska place-kicker Drew Brown kicks a first-half field goal out of the hold of Isaac Armstrong on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska linebacker Grant Jordan (40) tackles Purdue's D. J. Knox in the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska linebacker Jacob Weinmaster (57) leads the Huskers at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (13) gets off a first-half pass Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Purdue defensive end Gelen Robinson (left) tackles Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (13) in the first half Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska tight end Tyler Hoppes makes a first-half catch Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey puts a move on Purdue safety Jacob Thieneman (41) in the first half Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska defensive lineman Khalil Davis (left) and linebacker Ben Stille (right) get to Purdue quarterback David Blough in the first half Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Purdue safety Jacob Thieneman (41) and Purdue defensive tackle Lorenzo Neal stop Nebraska running back Devine Ozigbo (22) in the first half Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Nebraska managed just 40 rushing yards against the Boilermakers.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver Stanley Morgan (8) breaks away from Purdue safety Jacob Thieneman during an Oct. 28 contest.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Purdue running back Richie Worship (34) drags Carlos Davis (96), Mick Stoltenberg (44) and Mohamed Barry (7) on a first-half carry Oct. 28 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska linebacker Mohamed Barry tries to slow Purdue running back Richie Worship during a game last season in West Lafayette, Ind.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Bill Moos (right) arrives at the Huskers' locker room with UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green (center) prior to the Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos (second from right) heads toward the Huskers' locker room with UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green (left) before a football game at in October 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska coach Mike Riley (right) and Husker offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf arrive at Ross-Ade Stadium before their game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., last month.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska head coach Mike Riley (right) and Huskers offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf arrive at the team's locker room prior to their game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos (second from left) talks with Husker fans before a game against Purdue last October at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos stands in a suite on the press box level prior to the Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium on Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos (left) talks with Chancellor Ronnie Green outside the Huskers' locker room before a Nebraska football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., in October 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Rick Hansen, from Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Dennis Grindle, from Omaha take pictures of the Purdue Boilermaker at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nate Doud and wife, Kasey Doud, and mother-in-law Theresa Jones, all from Norfolk, Neb., wear their Nebraska pom pom hats to ward off the cold at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Tyson Daake (R), from Marion, Ind., and Michael L'Heureux, from Fort Wayne, Ind., carry supplies to tailgate outside Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska defensive coordinator Bob Diaco and place kicker Drew Brown arrive with the team at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska kicker Drew Brown hits a 37-yard field goal against Purdue during the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Brown was 4-for-4 Saturday to keep the Huskers within striking distance until the finish.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

The Nebraska defense converges on Purdue running back Richie Worship (center) in during the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. (8) gains 7 yards before being tackled by Purdue's Josh Okonye (right) during the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska offensive lineman Jerald Foster celebrates the Huskers' win over Purdue on Oct. 28 with the fans at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska head coach Mike Riley walks off the field with Huskers' kicker Drew Brown (34) after their 25-24 win over Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver De’Mornay Pierson- El (15) pulls in a first-down pass from Tanner Lee despite the defense of Purdue's Kamal Hardy (3) during the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska fans celebrate the game-winning touchdown against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska's Drew Brown (34) kicks his fourth field goal against Purdue last season. The Huskers will have to replace Brown, who used up his eligibility last  season.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska's Joshua Kalu (left) tackles Purdue's Gregory Phillips during the third quarter Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. This week Nebraska's defense will have to be ready for a Northwestern offense that likes to run plays quickly.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) gets face-masked by Purdue's Kamal Hardy (3) during the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (13) passes under pressure from Purdue's Ja'Whaun Bentley (4) in the third quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska's Kieron Williams (26) and Devine Ozigbo (22) get high fives from fans after defeating Purdue 25-24 at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska tight end Tyler Hoppes (88) gains a first down against Purdue during the third quarter Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska's Tanner Lee (13) sets up to pass while Nick Gates blocks during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) looks for room to run against Purdue last season at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) is face masked by Purdue corner back Kamal Hardy in the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (center) searches for a receiver in the first quarter Saturday against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Mike Riley watches from the sideline while coaching Nebraska against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Oct. 28, 2017.

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Nebraska wide receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. (8) can't make the catch as Purdue cornerback Da'Wan Hunte (2) defends on the first-half play at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska's Deontre Thomas (97) and Dedrick Young (5) stop Purdue's DJ Edwards in the first half Saturday.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska tight end Tyler Hoppes (88) beats Purdue cornerback Kamal Hardy (3) to score in the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska linebackers coach Trent Bray leads the celebration off the bench as the Huskers defeated Purdue 25-24 at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska vs. Purdue, 10/28/17

Nebraska's Chris Jones (8) and Marquel Dismuke (19) tackle Purdue's Gregory Phillips during the fourth quarter Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska's Collin Miller (31) tackles D.J. Knox (1) during the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

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