Nebraska offensive coordinator moves from field to press box
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Nebraska offensive coordinator moves from field to press box
Evan Bredeson, Cornhuskers Wire·Cornhuskers Wire
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Nebraska coach Matt Rhule announced changes to the offensive staff for Friday's game against Illinois, but not the changes many expected. Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen and offensive line coach Geep Wade will move from the field to the press box.
Holgorsen has been under heavy criticism since Nebraska's 17-10 loss toWashingtonlast Saturday. The offense has only scored 41 points during the Huskers' three-game losing streak.
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Rhule said Holgorsen initially mentioned the change of location. The Husker head coach believes the move to the booth will let his offensive coordinator review every aspect of the unit without having to interact with everyone on the sideline.
"I want everyone to feel empowered, so Dana has a huge part in that. I do not want Dana depressed, though. I want Dana to look at why and just keep going out and being him. When Anthony struggles, it means Glenn Thomas and Dana struggle, which means I struggle, and that means maybe the scouts team, so we are looking at: do we practice this well? Did we do this? Are we doing too many plays? Are we doing too many? I think we are looking at everything and saying to ourselves, "Well, why is this happening?"
Nebraska hits the road this Friday for a weeknight showdown at Illinois. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Fox.
Nebraska and Illinois are no strangers to Friday night games. This is the third straight Husker-Illini contest on a Friday night, including 2023 in Champaign and 2024 in Lincoln.
This is the 23rd matchup all-time between these two schools. Nebraska holds a 14-7-1 series advantage.
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) signals to teammates against the Washington Huskies during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies punter Hunter Green (93) punts against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) rolls out to hand off to running back Mekhi Nelson (13) against the Washington Huskies during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) passes against the Washington Huskies during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies safety Rylon Dillard-Allen (4) run after an interception against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Elijah Brown (7) hands off to running back Brian Bonner (34) against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies running back Brian Bonner (34) runs against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule holds staff back on the sideline during the first quarter against the Washington Huskies at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Mekhi Nelson (13) runs against Washington Huskies defensive end Isaiah Ward (91) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies cornerback Emmanuel Karnley (3) intercepts a pass against Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Quinn Clark (18) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies safety Rylon Dillard-Allen (4) and cornerback Emmanuel Karnley (3) celebrate after an interception by Karnley against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Elijah Brown (7) scrambles against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies tight end Decker DeGraaf (86) catches a pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Elijah Brown (7) passes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs onto the field during the second quarter against the Washington Huskies at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Chris Lawson (8) catches a pass against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Andrew Marshall (7) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Elijah Brown (7) is sacked by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Jahsear Whittington (1) and linebacker Vincent Shavers Jr. (10) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies running back Jayden Limar (17) runs out of bounds against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Dwayne McDougle III (26) and defensive back Andrew Marshall (7) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Chris Lawson (8) is tackled by Nebraska Cornhuskers defenders during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Jordan Clay (11) is tackled by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Danny Odem III (16) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Herbie Husker watches the Scarlett Dance Team during a timeout in the third quarter between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Washington Huskies at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Victor Evans III (22) and defensive back Caleb Benning (28) break up a pass to Washington Huskies wide receiver Chris Lawson (8) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Jamal Rule (25) is tackled by Washington Huskies safety Gavin Day (21) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Lil' Red watches the Scarlett Dance Team during the third quarter between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Washington Huskies at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Asa Thompson (81) and Washington Huskies defensive end Devin Hyde (52) celebrate after a missed field goal by the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule talks with a referee during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Chris Lawson (8) celebrates after a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (1) scrambles against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; A Nebraska Cornhuskers fan reacts after a touchdown by the Washington Huskies during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) catches a pass against the Washington Huskies during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies safety Alex McLaughlin (7) runs after intercepting a pass for a touchdown against Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Luke Lindenmeyer (8) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; A Nebraska Cornhuskers staffer picks up trash thrown on the field by fans after a touchdown by Washington Huskies in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) signals to teammates against the Washington Huskies during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) signals to teammates against the Washington Huskies during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies punter Hunter Green (93) punts against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) rolls out to hand off to running back Mekhi Nelson (13) against the Washington Huskies during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) passes against the Washington Huskies during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies safety Rylon Dillard-Allen (4) run after an interception against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Elijah Brown (7) hands off to running back Brian Bonner (34) against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies running back Brian Bonner (34) runs against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule holds staff back on the sideline during the first quarter against the Washington Huskies at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Mekhi Nelson (13) runs against Washington Huskies defensive end Isaiah Ward (91) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies cornerback Emmanuel Karnley (3) intercepts a pass against Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Quinn Clark (18) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies safety Rylon Dillard-Allen (4) and cornerback Emmanuel Karnley (3) celebrate after an interception by Karnley against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Elijah Brown (7) scrambles against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies tight end Decker DeGraaf (86) catches a pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Report card from Nebraska’s haunting loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Elijah Brown (7) passes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Report card from Nebraska’s haunting loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs onto the field during the second quarter against the Washington Huskies at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Report card from Nebraska’s haunting loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Chris Lawson (8) catches a pass against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Andrew Marshall (7) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Report card from Nebraska’s haunting loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Elijah Brown (7) is sacked by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Jahsear Whittington (1) and linebacker Vincent Shavers Jr. (10) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies running back Jayden Limar (17) runs out of bounds against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Dwayne McDougle III (26) and defensive back Andrew Marshall (7) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Chris Lawson (8) is tackled by Nebraska Cornhuskers defenders during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Jordan Clay (11) is tackled by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Danny Odem III (16) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Herbie Husker watches the Scarlett Dance Team during a timeout in the third quarter between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Washington Huskies at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Victor Evans III (22) and defensive back Caleb Benning (28) break up a pass to Washington Huskies wide receiver Chris Lawson (8) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Report card from Nebraska’s haunting loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Jamal Rule (25) is tackled by Washington Huskies safety Gavin Day (21) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Lil' Red watches the Scarlett Dance Team during the third quarter between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Washington Huskies at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Asa Thompson (81) and Washington Huskies defensive end Devin Hyde (52) celebrate after a missed field goal by the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule talks with a referee during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Chris Lawson (8) celebrates after a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (1) scrambles against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; A Nebraska Cornhuskers fan reacts after a touchdown by the Washington Huskies during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Report card from Nebraska’s haunting loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) catches a pass against the Washington Huskies during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies safety Alex McLaughlin (7) runs after intercepting a pass for a touchdown against Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Luke Lindenmeyer (8) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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A closer look at Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Washington
Oct 31, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; A Nebraska Cornhuskers staffer picks up trash thrown on the field by fans after a touchdown by Washington Huskies in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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