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Photos: Nebraska football hosts Indiana
Nebraska fans congregate outside of the Nebraska Union during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans cheer for the camera outside of the Nebraska Union during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday.
Hosts chat pregame at a sideline desk during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans dole out swag from an elevated platform outside of the Nebraska Union during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (1) celebrates his touchdown during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska led Indiana 10-3 going into the half.
The officials wrangle a deflated balloon for a Nebraska scoring celebration during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska led Indiana 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule expresses displeasure with the officials during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska led Indiana 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) carries the ball under contact with Indiana's Jamari Sharpe (22) during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska led Indiana 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney (2) celebrates a carry during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska led Indiana 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule, shown here during the game against Indiana last week, said Saturday's 10 p.m. game against Oregon will be the latest game he has ever coached in.
Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover (10) passes during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska led Indiana 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (8) blocks for himself as he carries the ball under defense by Indiana's Rolijah Hardy (5) during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska led Indiana 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska fans release balloons for a field goal to get on the board during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska led Indiana 10-3 going into the half.
Indiana's Quan Sanks (13) and A.J. Harris (4) celebrate after the win during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska's Archie Wilson (83) looks on as he leaves the field after the loss during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Terence "Bud" Crawford reacts as he leaves the field during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks off the field after the game Saturday.
Indiana's Amare Ferrell (1) Preston Zachman (6) and Rolijah Hardy (5) tackle Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (1) carrying the ball during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska led Indiana 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) runs the ball during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska led Indiana 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) carries the ball during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska led Indiana 10-3 going into the half.
Indiana's Preston Zachman (6) tackles Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (13) during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska led Indiana 10-3 going into the half.
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti looks on during a time out during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson (13) carries the ball under defense by Indiana's Preston Zachman (6) and Mario Landino (97) during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska led Indiana 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska student fans cheer for the flyover during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska led Indiana 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska marching band members play pregame during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska led Indiana 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule looks down as he heads back into the tunnel following a loss to Indiana during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska's Archie Wilson (83) looks on as he leaves the field after the loss during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Helicopters perform a flyover during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Indiana's Nick Marsh (11) carries the ball during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts during the game against Indiana last Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Indiana's Turbo Richard (1) carries the ball during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska's Dylan Berymon (90) celebrates a stop against Indiana during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover (10) reads the field during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti walks the sideline during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska's Dylan Berymon (90) and Owen Chambliss (0)makes a stop against Indiana's Turbo Richard (1) during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Indiana's Turbo Richard (1) carries the ball during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea runs the ball against Indiana on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule calls to his players on the field during Nebraska's game against Indiana last Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) runs the ball under defense by Indiana's Preston Zachman (6) and Indiana's Jacob Savage (21) on his way to the end zone for a touchdown during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) celebrates running the ball for a touchdown during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) runs the ball for a touchdown against Indiana on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) runs the ball under defense by Indiana's Preston Zachman (6) and Indiana's Jacob Savage (21) on his way to the end zone for a touchdown during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) carries the ball under defense by Indiana's Joe Hjelle (90) and Mario Landino (97) during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Indiana's Nick Marsh (11) carries the ball during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Indiana's Turbo Richard (1) carries the ball during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Indiana's Turbo Richard (1) carries the ball during a Fox Big Noon Kickoff game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fell to Indiana 20-17 after leading 10-3 going into the half.
Indiana's Amare Ferrell (1), Preston Zachman (6), and Rolijah Hardy (5) tackle Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (1) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
