LINCOLN — Dana Holgorsen had just put down stakes as Nebraska’s offensive playcaller when he first heard the chatter about Carter Nelson, the Ainsworth star and blue-chip recruit who, at the time, was a 230-pound true freshman receiver.
Photos: New food items revealed for Nebraska games
Dry Rub Wings was one of the new food items for Nebraska games introduced inside Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
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Herbie's Pig Stick was one of the new food items for Nebraska games introduced inside Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
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An "N" shaped pretzel was one of the new food items for Nebraska games introduced inside Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
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The Prime Time Ribeye Sandwich was one of the new food items for Nebraska games introduced inside Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
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The Nebraska Riblet Sandwich was one of the new food items for Nebraska games introduced inside Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
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The Big Red Cookie was one of the new food items for Nebraska games introduced inside Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
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Big Red Shortcake Nachos was one of the new food items for Nebraska games introduced inside Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
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Executive Chef Ryan Adams talks about one of the new food items for Nebraska games introduced inside Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.