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Behind The Ballot: Nebraska's still not ranked — is it an unfair snub?

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World-Herald Sports Editor Sam McKewon unpacks why, if the analytics love Nebraska, he still doesn't have the Huskers in his top 25.

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There are 13 power conference teams still undefeated heading into this weekend’s games. Eleven of them are ranked in the AP Top 25. Twelve of them are ranked in the top 25 by the coaches.

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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) throws a touchdown pass to Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (8) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska runs out onto the field before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska runs out onto the field before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule argues a roughing the kicker penalty with an official during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Jeremiah Charles (25) tackles Maryland's Zymear Smith (10) on a punt return during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) throws a touchdown pass to Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (8) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's Amari Jackson (24) tackles Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska runs out onto the field before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Jeremiah Charles (25) blocks a punt from Maryland's Bryce McFerson (34) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Jeremiah Charles (25) blocks a punt from Maryland's Bryce McFerson (34) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Jeremiah Jones (33) celebrates recovering a blocked punt with Nebraska's Vincent Genatone (30) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Fans queue to enter Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Maryland Terrapins in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Fans walk around outside Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Maryland Terrapins in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches on prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Maryland Terrapins in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule arrives prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Maryland Terrapins in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska players arrive prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Maryland Terrapins in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Workers prepare the red balloons to give to fans prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Maryland Terrapins in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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A pair of F-16s perform a flyover before the first half of a college football game between Nebraska and Maryland at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska takes the field for the first half of a college football game against Maryland at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's Chris Durr Jr. (13) catches a pass above Nebraska's Donovan Jones (8) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts during the first half of a college football game against Maryland at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's Chris Durr Jr. (13) runs the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown against Nebraska during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen talks with quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's Jamare Glasker (4) intercepts a pass intended for Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Anthony Jones Jr. (5) and Donovan Jones (8) sack Maryland's Malik Washington (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Maryland at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (13) scores a touchdown against Maryland during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93) celebrates after intercepting a Maryland pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Dwayne McDougle III (26) is tackled into the end zone by Maryland's Na'eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding (1) after intercepting a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Dwayne McDougle III (26) intercepts a pass intended for Maryland and scores a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) looks to pass the ball as he is pressured by Maryland's DD Holmes (13) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (2) fails to catch a pass against Maryland's Darrell Carey (5) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) throws a touchdown pass to Luke Lindenmeyer (8) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (8) catches a pass in the end zone to score a touchdown against Maryland during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (8) celebrates with Vincent Genatone (30) after scoring a touchdown against Maryland during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Dwayne McDougle III (26) returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Dwayne McDougle III (26) returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's DeJuan Williams (0) leaps past Nebraska's Jamir Conn (4) to score a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's DeJuan Williams (0) leaps past Nebraska's Jamir Conn (4) to score a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's DeJuan Williams (0) leaps past Nebraska's Jamir Conn (4) to score a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's Jamare Glasker (4) breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's Malik Washington (7) avoids Nebraska's Williams Nwaneri (96) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Jahsear Whittington (1) tackles Maryland's Malik Washington (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) catches a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) runs with the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's Malik Washington (7) leaps over Nebraska's Victor Evans III (22) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Jamir Conn (4) pursues Maryland's Iverson Howard (24) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Kade Pietrzak (93) returns an interception during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Williams Nwaneri (96) tackles Maryland's Iverson Howard (24) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's Malik Washington (7) passes the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) scrambles during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's Carlton Smith (32) tries to tackle Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's Carlton Smith (32) tries to tackle Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule yells to his team during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's Lavain Scruggs (2) tackles Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) runs with the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's Ricardo Cooper Jr. (25) tackles Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland's Ricardo Cooper Jr. (25) tackles Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talks to Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) between the third and fourth quarters during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talks to Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) between the third and fourth quarters during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) celebrates a touchdown by Nebraska's Vincent Genatone (30) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Vincent Genatone (30) and Mekhi Nelson (13) celebrate a touchdown by Genatone during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Vincent Genatone (30) and Mekhi Nelson (13) celebrate a touchdown by Genatone during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Jasin Shiggs (21) tackles Maryland's Na'eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding (1) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Damon Benning, Nebraska's director of player development/brand strategy talks with Nebraska's Paul Mubenga (65) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Damon Benning, Nebraska's director of player development/brand strategy talks with Nebraska's Paul Mubenga (65) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (10) breaks up a pass intended for Maryland's Chris Durr Jr. (13) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Owen Chambliss (0) tackles Maryland's Dorian Fleming (9) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Owen Chambliss (0) tackles Maryland's Dorian Fleming (9) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (10) breaks up a pass intended for Maryland's Chris Durr Jr. (13) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Owen Chambliss (0) tackles Maryland's Dorian Fleming (9) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) looks for an open receiver during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Danny Odem III (16) tries to tackle Maryland's Jayden Kitchens (17) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Danny Odem III (16) tries to tackle Maryland's Jayden Kitchens (17) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Fans cheer during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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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 Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) goes up for a catch against Maryland's Darrell Carey (5) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) catches a pass against Maryland's Ricardo Cooper Jr. (25) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Jordan Westerkamp, former Nebraska wide receiver, pumps up the crowd during the second half of a college football game against Maryland at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches on as Mekhi Nelson (13) and Vincent Genatone (30) celebrate a touchdown against Maryland during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) catches a pass in the end zone to score a touchdown against Maryland's Messiah Delhomme (33) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska fans cheer on as Maryland's Malik Washington (7) waits for the snap during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Owen Chambliss (0) celebrates after a stop against Maryland during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Justin Evans (51) blocks Maryland's Derrick LeBlanc (88) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) throws the ball against Maryland during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Janiran Bonner (4) flips through the air after being tackled by Maryland's Jayden Shipps (12) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (10) sacks Maryland's Malik Washington (7) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (10) celebrates after sacking Maryland's Malik Washington (7) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Maryland head coach Michael Locksley walks off the field after the Huskers defeated the Terrapins, 48-23, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) runs off the field after defeating the Terrapins, 48-23, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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A pair F-16 Fighting Falcons do a flyover before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Former Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook watches during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks to the sideline during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule voices his displeasure with he officials during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule voices his displeasure with he officials during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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