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Photos: Nebraska football beats North Dakota 34-7 at Memorial Stadium
Nebraska state troopers keep watch over fans before the game against North Dakota on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Dylan Parrott (99) gets a kiss from his mother Carrie as he heads takes part in the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Alecia Barnett hugs her son Nyziah Hunter (1) as he walks into the Osborne Legacy Complex before the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Herbie Husker high fives fans as they wait for the Legacy Walk before the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks with his team into the the Osborne Legacy Complex before the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Jacob Barber works the grill at a Lolo’s stand on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 outside Memorial Stadium.
16-year-old Carter Broekemeier (left, from Central City) and and his mother Brenda Broekemeier (right, from the same) play corn hole before the game on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Football fans walk through campus to get to the game on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 near Memorial Stadium.
13-year-old Braxton Hanson, from Grand Island, passes to his father (not pictured) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 outside Memorial Stadium.
A pair of Nebraska fans make photos outside the stadium near signage for the Big Red Rebuild on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) jumps with Jacory Barney (2) as they take the field for warmups before the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Former NBA player Dwayne Wade before the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen and University President Jeff Gold are seen on the field before the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska assistant coach Geep Wade high fives Jacob Bower (54) ahead of the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
North Dakota head coach Eric Schmidt and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule meet on the field during warmups ahead of the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
North Dakota head coach Eric Schmidt and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule meet on the field during warmups ahead of the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska recruit and Millard South quarterback Trae Taylor is seen on the sideline ahead of the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) dives for a touchdown under defense by North Dakota's Avery Dixon (2) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) lands in the end zone with a touchdown on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) celebrates his touchdown with Luke Lindenmeyer (8) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Kyle Cunanan (91) kicks from a hold by Kamdyn Koch (37) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Derek Wacker (42) celebrates his stop on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) comes down with the ball under tackle by North Dakota's Evan Kludt (4) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) celebrates a first down on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
North Dakota's Jerry Kaminski (1) carries the ball under defense by Nebraska's Owen Chambliss (0) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (8) carries the ball under tackle by North Dakota's Grant Noland (27) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) passes on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule holds out his headset to players coming off the field during a time out on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Jahsear Whittington (1) celebrates a stop against North Dakota on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) comes down with a touchdown reception against North Dakota's Avery Scott (35) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) celebrates his touchdown reception against North Dakota on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Justyn Rhett (12) and Dawson Merritt (40) bring down North Dakota's Charles Langama (6) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Kwinten Ives (21) carries the ball brought down by North Dakota's Sam Ostrenga (5) and Owen Thielges (23) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Kwinten Ives (21) carries the ball brought down by North Dakota's Sam Ostrenga (5) and Owen Thielges (23) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Daniel Kaelin (12) receives the snap on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Derek Wacker (42) sits down with North Dakota's Charles Langama (6) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Riley Van Poppel (44) tackles North Dakota's Jerry Kaminski (1) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) passes on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
North Dakota's Jerry Kaminski (1) carries the ball under defense by Nebraska's Anthony Jones (5) on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
A young Nebraska fan gears up as he waits outside with the line on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Football fans walk by a red party cup on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) carries the ball on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
An usher stands outside the stadium as fans file in on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska student fans stand for the anthem on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska assistant coach E.J. Barthel, right, celebrates with Mekhi Nelson (13) after a touchdown during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Dawson Merritt (40) and and Jamir Conn (4) celebrate after Merritt makes a stop against North Dakota during the second half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (13) is tackled out of bounds by North Dakota's Jonnie Wiltshire (3) during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) returns a punt during the second half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Daniel Lawrence Whitney, known professionally as Larry the Cable Guy, speaks at a ceremony honoring former head football coach Tom Osborne after the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) runs the ball under defense by North Dakota players during the second half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Former Nebraska head coach Tom Osborne, left, is honored after the game for his service to the state on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) is pulled down by his collar by North Dakota's Kylyn Macklin (99) during the second half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska cheerleaders perform during the second half light show on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's David Höffken (53) tips a pass thrown by North Dakota's Jerry Kaminski (1) during the second half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
North Dakota's Jerry Kaminski (1) is sacked by Nebraska's Owen Chambliss (0) during the second half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and athletic director Troy Dannen stand and watch a ceremony honoring Tom Osborne following the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Lincoln native and Jeopardy! winner Tristan Williams, center, is honored on the field in the third quarter on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) and Mekhi Nelson (13) are joined by their teammates as they take the field ahead of the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Former NBA player Dwayne Wade and actress Gabrielle Union cheer on fans during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Derek Wacker (42) celebrates stop for a loss of yardage with teammate Dawson Merritt (40) during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Derek Wacker (42) celebrates stop for a loss of yardage with teammate Dawson Merritt (40) during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (1) breaks a tackle by North Dakota's Jonnie Wiltshire (3) during the second half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
North Dakota's Jerry Kaminski (1) is nearly brought down by Nebraska's Jahsear Whittington (1) as he is pulled by his facemask during the second half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (8) is tackled by North Dakota's Grant Noland (27) as he runs the ball during the second half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Former Nebraska head coach Tom Osborne, center, is honored after the game for his service to the state on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Former Nebraska head coach Tom Osborne is honored after the game for his service to the state on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Former Nebraska head coach Tom Osborne speaks with head coach Matt Rhule after Osbrone was recognized for for his service to the state on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Former Nebraska head coach Tom Osborne shakes hands with athletic director Troy Dannen after being honored for his service to the state on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska assistant coach Geep Wade high fives Jacob Bower (54) ahead of the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen and University President Jeff Gold are seen on the field before the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
North Dakota head coach Eric Schmidt and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule meet on the field during warmups ahead of the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
North Dakota head coach Eric Schmidt and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule meet on the field during warmups ahead of the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
ahead of the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (13) and the rest of the huskers take the field ahead of the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (13) reacts after rushing for a first down during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) celebrates his touchdown with Janiran Bonner (4) and Luke Lindenmeyer (8) during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Derek Wacker (42) celebrates with Dawson Merritt (40) after a stop against North Dakota during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Riley Van Poppel (44) sacks North Dakota's Jerry Kaminski (1) during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
North Dakota's Korey Tai(5) has a pass swatted away by Nebraska's Donovan Jones (8) during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule smiles after Anthony Colandrea (10) scores a touchdown during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) celebrates his touchdown by pretending to bowl the ball during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Owen Stoudmire (34) and Owen Chambliss (0) tackle North Dakota's Jerry Kaminski (1) for a loss during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) makes a pass against North Dakota during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska recruit and Millard South quarterback Trae Taylor is seen on the sideline ahead of the game on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Carter Nelson (29) is helped off the field by staff during the second half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) readies himself to take a snap during the second half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Jahsear Whittington (1) and Dawson Merritt (40) celebrate after forcing a stop against North Dakota during the second half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee (22) runs the ball under defense by North Dakota players during the second half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Jahsear Whittington (1) and Dawson Merritt (40) celebrate after forcing a stop against North Dakota during the second half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts to a call during the second half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) dives forward after losing his footing during the first half on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
