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Photos: Nebraska football takes on Boston College in 2024 Pinstripe Bowl
Nebraska walk off the field prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks onto the field prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's John Bullock (5) walks onto the field prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Cameron Lenhardt (11) walks onto the field prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Carter Nelson (29) walks onto the field prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska players walk onto the field prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) walks onto the field prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks off the field prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Grounds crew members use leaf blowers to move water off the field prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska fans walk around the stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
The Boston College marching band performs prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) looks out to the field prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Boston College's Bryant Worrell (46) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska huddles on the field prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska fans walk outside of Yankee Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska fans wave as the Nebraska bus pulls up to Yankee Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska fans congregate in the Dugout prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
The Nebraska bus pulls up to Yankee Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska fans take shelter from the rain outside of Yankee Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska fans congregate in the Dugout prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska fans walk up to the gates at Yankee Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska assistant coach Phil Simpson prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's John Bullock (5) and head coach Matt Rhule embrace prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska fans adorn ponchos prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during warmups before a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (15) holds the ball during warmups before a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska football players stand together during warmups before a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) catches the ball during warmups before a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) makes a catch against Boston College's Max Tucker (13) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (1) celebrates after a stop against Boston College during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska fans watch on during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs the ball during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball against Boston College's George Rooks (91) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Marques Buford Jr. (3) and John Bullock (5) stop Boston College's Turbo Richard (27) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Boston College's Reed Harris (4) makes a catch during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's MJ Sherman (48) attempts to tackle Boston College's Dino Tomlin (13) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) reaches out but misses the pass ahead of Boston College's Ashton McShane (35) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's John Hohl (90) kicks in an extra point during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Kwinten Ives (28) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Justin Evans (51) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Kwinten Ives (28) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Luke Lindenmeyer (44) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Bryce Benhart (54) lifts up teammate Kwinten Ives (28) after Ives’ touchdown during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
A look inside Yankee Stadium during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl between Nebraska and Boston College in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball as Nebraska's Ben Scott (66) blocks Boston College's Bryce Steele (2) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) is tackled by Boston College's Ashton McShane (35) and KP Price (20) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) stretches out for the first down as he is tackled by Boston College's Ashton McShane (35) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Janiran Bonner (16) tackles Boston College's Cameron Martinez (29) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Keona Davis (97) tackles Boston College's Grayson James (14) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) motions to the crowd after a stop against Boston College during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Ben Scott (66) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Javin Wright (33) tackles Boston College's Jeremiah Franklin (17) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Gage Stenger (47), left, and Vincent Genatone (30), right, celebrate with Elijah Jeudy (16) after Jeudy’s tackle on the punt return during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Ben Scott (66) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band cheers during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl between Nebraska and Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Nash Hutmacher (0) and Ty Robinson (9) celebrate after a good defensive play during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Javin Wright (33) tackles Boston College's Jeremiah Franklin (17) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
From right, Nebraska's Derek Branch (24) celebrates with Nebraska's Elijah Jeudy (16) after Jeudy’s tackle on the punt return during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule celebrates after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 28, 2024, in New York.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) runs around the outfield fencing after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska players celebrate after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska players celebrate after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) and Heinrich Haarberg (10) embrace after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) places a hat on head coach Matt Rhule after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Henry Lutovsky (left) hugs Bryce Benhart (54) after NU’s victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl on Saturday at Yankee Stadium in New York City.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) celebrates as the trophy is awarded after Nebraska’s victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Nash Hutmacher (0) shakes confetti out of his hair after Nebraska’s victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) walks off the field in celebration after Nebraska’s victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
From left, Nebraska's Joey Mancino (67) celebrates with teammate Cayden Echternach (48) after Nebraska’s victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska players stand on the stage covered in confetti after Nebraska’s victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska players celebrate after defeating Boston College to win the Pinstripe Bowl, 20-15, at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
A scuffle breaks out between Nebraska and Boston College during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II (24) makes a catch during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Boston College's Reed Harris (4) blocks Nebraska's Mario Buford (31) during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II (24) runs the ball during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska fans cheer on during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Boston College's Jeremiah Franklin (17) leaps over Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (15) during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Boston College's Jeremiah Franklin (17) goes up for a catch above Nebraska's John Bullock (5) during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates after a first-down during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball against Boston College's Ashton McShane (35) during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Boston College's Grayson James (14) outruns Nebraska's Elijah Jeudy (16) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska fans cheer as Nebraska scores a touchdown during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) and Donovan Jones (37) tackle Boston College’s John Montague (8) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Referees and players try to break up a fight during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl between Nebraska and Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) hangs his head down after Boston College scored a touchdown during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Boston College's KP Price (20) and Boston College's Omar Thornton (30) celebrate a fumble recovery during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl against Nebraska at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Members of the University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band put on rain ponchos during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Boston College's Grayson James (14) celebrates his first down during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule smiles while walking down the sidelines during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) runs the ball down the field during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
