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Photos: Wisconsin football falls to Nebraska in Lincoln
Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) catches the ball as Wisconsin's Ricardo Hallman (2) attempts to tackle during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Wisconsin's Trech Kekahuna (2) runs the ball as Nebraska's Isaac Gifford (2) attempts to tackle him during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) reacts to dropping a pass while being covered by Wisconsin's Ricardo Hallman (2) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Dante Dowdell breaks through the Wisconsin defense to score a touchdown during the first half Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.
Wisconsin's Bryson Green catches a touchdown pass against Nebraska's Marques Buford Jr. during the first half Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.
Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg runs in a touchdown against Wisconsin's Preston Zachman during the first half Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) catches a pass in front of Wisconsin's Xavier Lucas (10) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Wisconsin's Darryl Peterson (17) tackles Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) tackles Wisconsin's Vinny Anthony II (8) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Wisconsin's Bryson Green (9) catches a touchdown pass in front of Nebraska's Marques Buford Jr. (3) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Sam Sledge (62) and Nebraska's Jacob Brandl (78) run a drill prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) looks out into the crowd prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska fans celebrate after Nebraska scored the first touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Wisconsin's Christian Alliegro (28) celebrates after Wisconsin recovers a fumble during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) carries the ball as Wisconsin's Nyzier Fourqurean (3) and Wisconsin's Christian Alliegro (28) tackles him during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) scores a touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) gets ready to throw the ball during the first half of a college football game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Isaiah Neyor (18) misses a catch from Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) as Wisconsin's Ricardo Hallman (2) attempts to tackle during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (1) prepares to tackle Wisconsin's Trech Kekahuna (2) as he runs with the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) scores a touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Vincent Genatone (30) attempts to tackle as Wisconsin's Vinny Anthony II (8) runs with the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) carries the ball and is tackled by Wisconsin's Elijah Hills (94) and Wisconsin's Jake Chaney (1) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) celebrates a touchdown made by Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) during the first half of a college football game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) carries the ball as Wisconsin's Brandon Lane (95) attempts to tackle during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts after Wisconsin scores a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) runs with the ball during the first half of a college football game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Wisconsin's Vinny Anthony II (8) runs the ball against Nebraska's Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) and Ceyair Wright (15) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball as he is pressured by Wisconsin's Austin Brown (9) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's John Hohl (90) kicks in the extra point held by Brian Buschini (13) during the first half of a college football game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
An UH-72 Lakota and UH-60 Black Hawk fly over Memorial Stadium before a college football game between Nebraska and Wisconsin in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) runs the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown against Wisconsin during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Wisconsin's Bryson Green (9) goes up to catch a pass to score a touchdown above Nebraska's Marques Buford Jr. (3) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Isaiah Neyor (18) is tackled by Wisconsin's Christian Alliegro (28) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Elijah Jeudy (16) tackles Wisconsin's Tawee Walker (3) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) stiff arms Wisconsin's Christian Alliegro (28) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Wisconsin's Braedyn Locke (18) throws the ball as he is tackled by Nebraska's Jaidyn Doss (12) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball against Wisconsin's Preston Zachman (14) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell watches on during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen during the first half of a college football game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) talks to reporters after winning a college football game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska players hold up the Freedom Trophy after winning a college football game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska fans storm the field after winning a college football game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball as Wisconsin's Ben Barten (68) tackles him during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska fans cheer on after the Huskers defeated Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) celebrates with fans after the Huskers defeated Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Fans rush the field after Nebraska defeated WIsconsin in a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska's Bryce Benhart (54) tries to block Wisconsin's John Pius (0) as he gets a hand on Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Wisconsin's Bryson Green (9) catches a touchdown pass in front of Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (15) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) and Dana Holgorsen celebrate a touchdown against Wisconsin last November at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen looks on during the Wisconsin game last November at Memorial Stadium.
