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Steven M. Sipple: Frost's 'edge' needs sharpening; Moos on crowds; and Minter's take on NU
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Steven M. Sipple: Frost's 'edge' needs sharpening; Moos on crowds; and Minter's take on NU
- Steven M. Sipple
- Nov 8, 2020
- Nov 8, 2020 Updated Jul 3, 2026
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Photos: Nebraska falls to Northwestern in Evanston
Northwestern linebacker Blake Gallagher (right) celebrates after tackling Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey during the second half in Evanston, Ill., on Nov. 7.
Associated Press file photo
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (left) is tackled by Northwestern defensive back JR Pace during the second half Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
Nam Y. Huh, Associated Press
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez has a moment on the bench during the second half against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
NAM Y. HUH, Associated Press
Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey is tackled by Northwestern linebacker Blake Gallagher during the second half Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
Nam Y. Huh, Associated Press
Northwestern wide receiver Riley Lees (left) runs with the ball against Nebraska during the second half Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
Nam Y. Huh, Associated Press
Nebraska wide receiver Levi Falck (left) is tackled by Northwestern defensive back Greg Newsome during a game on Nov. 7, 2020, in Evanston, Ill.
Associated Press file photo
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (left) is tackled by Northwestern linebacker Blake Gallagher during a Nov. 7, 2020, game in Evanston, Ill.
Nam Y. Huh, Associated Press file photo
Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey looks to pass during the second half against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
NAM Y. HUH, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph (left) celebrates with linebacker Chris Bergin after Joseph intercepted a pass against Nebraska during the second half Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
NAM Y. HUH, Associated Press
Nebraska safety Myles Farmer shown with the ball after an interception against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska's Adrian Martinez throws a pass against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez takes off on a run against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska kicker Connor Culp (left) and Austin Allen (right) leave the field after a kick against Northwestern on Nov. 7 in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska's Myles Farmer tackles a Wildcat ball carrier during a college football game against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska's Myles Farmer returns an interception against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska's Myles Farmer shown with the ball after recording an interception against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska's Dedrick Mills rushes with the ball against Northwestern on Nov. 7 in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
A pair of Nebraska defenders make a tackle against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska's Dedrick Mills rushes against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska's Ben Stille tackles Northwestern's Kyric McGowan on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Members of the Nebraska football team get ready to play Northwestern on Nov. 7 in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
After suffering a freak, season-ending injury before last season's Purdue game, NU safety Myles Farmer is ready to step into a starting role this week against the Boilermakers.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska's Luke Reimer (28) dives for a fumble against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska's Luke Reimer (left) celebrates after recording a tackle for loss against Northwestern on Nov. 7, 2020, in Evanston, Ill.
NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska players warm up before playing Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Members of the Nebraska football team, including Adrian Martinez (2), are shown during warmups ahead of a game against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Members of the Nebraska football team are shown during warmups ahead of a game against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Members of the Nebraska football team are shown during warmups ahead of a game against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Dedrick Mills lunges for a touchdown against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Northwestern receiver Kyric McGowan runs with the ball against Nebraska during the second half Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
NAM Y. HUH, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Northwestern linebacker Chris Bergin (top right) celebrates with linebacker Paddy Fisher after Bergin intercepted a pass against Nebraska during the second half Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
NAM Y. HUH, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald (left) greets Nebraska coach Scott Frost after the Wildcats beat the Huskers 21-13 Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
NAM Y. HUH, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nebraska defensive back Cam Taylor-Britt is tackled by Northwestern defenders on a punt return on Nov. 7, 2020, in Evanston, Ill.
Associated Press file photo
Nebraska coach Scott Frost talks to his team during the first half against Northwestern Nov. 7 in Evanston, Illinois.
NAM Y. HUH, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph (right) intercepts a pass intended for Nebraska tight end Austin Allen during the second half Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
Nam Y. Huh, Associated Press
Dedrick Mills (from left), Luke McCaffrey and Travis Vokolek look to the sidelines for directions during Saturday's game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska's Luke McCaffrey rushes with the ball against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska football head coach Scott Frost looks on during a college football game against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey is tackled on a second-half run against Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska's Ty Robinson (99) and Garrett Nelson (right) attempt to tackle Northwestern's Drake Anderson on Nov. 7, 2020, in Evanston, Ill.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska's Luke McCaffrey rushes with the ball during the game against Northwestern on Nov. 7 in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Nebraska's Jordon Riley fights through a block during a game against Northwestern on Nov. 7, 2020 in Evanston, Illinois.
JOHN KONSTANTARAS, POOL VIA NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
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