Anyone else feel like it's been longer than 14 days since Nebraska's last football game?Â
But we're back with a dandy. The Huskers are in the national spotlight as they warm up in Bloomington, Indiana, for an 11 a.m. showdown with the No. 16 Hoosiers.
You've heard it all week, but let's remind one last time what's at stake here. With a win, Nebraska snaps its bowl drought, skid vs. Top 25 teams and will likely reenter the rankings.
With a loss, well ... By the way, Indiana is the favorite in today's game — most sportsbooks like the Hoosiers by a touchdown, roughly.Â
So, let's watch together. Follow our live updates below, and be sure to refresh for the latest.
FOURTH QUARTER 2:29 p.m. That's a final. Indiana wins, 56-7. Who saw that coming?
2:07 p.m. It's a slow bleed in Bloomington. Hoosiers methodically working the ball down the field, nursing a 49-7 lead.
2:03 p.m. Nebraska gets down deep into Indiana territory, but Dylan Raiola is sacked on fourth down.
1:52 p.m. Make that 49-7, Hoosiers.
1:41 p.m. We've reached the fourth quarter, mercifully. Â
THIRD QUARTER
Indiana 42, Nebraska 7 1:32 p.m. Hoosiers capitalize on the interception, and Tayven Jackson floats a perfect pass in to Elijah Sarratt for a 15-yard touchdown.
1:25 p.m. Dylan Raiola just threw another interception.
1:21 p.m. Indiana's backup quarterback just threw a touchdown pass, and it's 35-7 with 6:19 left in the third quarter.
1:13 p.m. Backbreaker in Bloomington. Dylan Raiola just threw an interception on fourth-down, and IU just took it 79 yards down to the Nebraska 19. The wheels are off.
1:10 p.m. How about that run call on third down? Emmett Johnson pops it for 7 yards. Huskers need a touchdown here.Â
1:08 p.m. Impressive catch and run from Thomas Fidone for 23 yards. A sight for sore eyes.
1:07 p.m. Power run from Dante Dowdell converts third-and-2 near midfield.
SECOND QUARTER
Indiana 28, Nebraska 7 12:43 p.m.: Halftime. Thankfully. I think we all need a break.
12:34 p.m. Holy Hoosiers. Another TD puts the home team up 28-7. Perhaps more surprising than the score is the ease in which the Indiana offense is driving down the field.
12:24 p.m.:Â Nebraska goes three-and-out, and Dylan Raiola is limping off the field, favoring what appears to be his ankle. Tough sledding in Bloomington.
12:18 p.m. Just as NU had something to feel good about, IU immediately strikes back. Another nice-looking drive. Rourke can sling it. Ty Son Lawton barrels in for a 1-yard TD run.
12:17 p.m. Killer roughing the penalty pass by MJ Sherman. Thwacked Kurtis Roarke squarely in the face right after he let go of the ball.
12:15 p.m. Man, IU quarterback Kurtis Rourke has the back-shoulder ball down.Â
12:14 p.m. Ceyair Wright with a pass breakup that forces third-and-long instead of second-and-short. That's a winning play.
12:07 p.m. Touchdown, Huskers. Jacory Barney untouched from 7 yards out on the end-around. Very important response for the Huskers there. Game was starting to get off the rails.
12:04 p.m. Huskers on the move. Dylan Raiola has made a couple of really nifty passes of 25 and 19 yards.
11:55 a.m. Touchdown, Indiana. Hoosiers just got down the field in a hurry. A 28-yard pass, followed by a 37-yard strike and then a slick screen for a TD on a 7-yard pass.
Scoring drive: 6 plays, 88 yards, 2:19. (It felt more like 30 seconds).
11:52 a.m. Dante Dowdell getting some love from the Husker sideline after his fumble. Matt Rhule put his arm around the running back and had a word with him. Several players giving him a pat on the back, too.
11:49 a.m. That was a frantic first quarter. Both coaches have had to make key fourth-down decisions.Â
FIRST QUARTER
Indiana 7, Nebraska 0 11:47 a.m. Oh boy. Dante Dowdell just fumbled on his fourth-down run. Looked like he would have had the first down if he had held on to the ball. NU has lost two fumbles this season, both by Dowdell.
11:45 a.m. Now, it's decision time for the Huskers. NU facing fourth-and-1 on the Indiana 12. Timeout, NU. Go or kick?
11:44 a.m. Hello, Heinrich Haarberg. He just ran for 8 yards to set up a third-and-1. Nice run by HH.
11:43 a.m. Big first-down pickup for Nebraska. Raiola to Lloyd for 10 yards on third down. Nice connection in traffic. NU on the IU 21.
11:38 a.m. Mikai Gbayor gets home for the fourth-down sack. He was untouched. Huge play for the Huskers, who come up big on their second fourth-down try. NU ball at its 25.
11:34 a.m. Indiana has a fourth-and-2 from the NU 25. Hoosiers call timeout to think about it.
11:29 a.m. Nebraska punts after gaining one first down on a nice connection between Dylan Raiola and Thomas Fidone on third down.
Buschini's punt is solid, but IU able to return it 20 yards to take over on the NU 45.
1 1:17 a.m. Touchdown, Indiana. Justice Ellison is in on a 5-yard rush. Couldn't draw up a much better start for the home team. That's the first rushing TD allowed by the Huskers this year.
11:16 a.m. First big decision of the game. Facing fourth-and-1, Indiana goes for it, converts on a pass down to the Nebraska 5.
11:14 a.m. Indiana's Justice Ellison just popped a 43-yard run on third-and-1. Malcolm Hartzog tackles him at the NU 23.
11:07 a.m. Nebraska wins the toss, defers, and Indiana will start with the ball.
PREGAME * Binoculars are out in the press box. We'll have a full list of NU's travel roster soon ...
* John Mellencamp is the guest on "Big Noon Kickoff" this morning.Â
* Uniform watch: Indiana in red; Nebraska in white.
* No surprises on Nebraska's pregame availability report. Turner Corcoran and Tristan Alvano are the only two Huskers listed.
Photos: Nebraska football at Indiana on Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' — Oct. 19
Nebraska's Koby Bretz (26) Jeremiah Charles (25) and Mason Goldman (58) stop Indiana's Andison Coby (0) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches as defensive coordinator Tony White motions during the second half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Elijah Green (21) scores a touchdown during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Javin Wright (33) stops Indiana's Zach Horton (44) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Tayven Jackson (2) throws the ball during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Rolijah Hardy (21) intercepts a pass intended for Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches on during the second half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Jamier Johnson (9) taunts the Nebraska offense during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Mikail Kamara (6) sacks Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) fails to catch the ball in the end zone against Indiana's Jamier Johnson (9) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Kaelon Black (8) scores a touchdown during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Bryson Bonds (24) stops Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during the second half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Terry Jones Jr. (12) celebrates after sacking Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Tayven Jackson (2) hands the ball off to Ty Son Lawton (17) during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Aiden Fisher (4) motions after stopping Nebraska during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) looks to throw during the second half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball against Indiana's Lanell Carr Jr. (41) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II (24) runs the ball against Indiana's Aiden Fisher (4) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska players walk off the field after the Huskers fell to Indiana, 56-7, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska players walk off the field after the Huskers fell to Indiana, 56-7, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska players walk off the field after the Huskers fell to Indiana, 56-7, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule after the Huskers fell to Indiana, 56-7, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska fans react as the Huskers fall to Indiana, 56-7, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) reacts in the final second of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) runs the ball during the second half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) attempts to tackle Indiana's Ty Son Lawton (17) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Javin Wright (33) stops Indiana's Kurtis Rourke (9) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Kurtis Rourke (9) snaps the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (15) tackles Indiana's Myles Price (4) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Ty Son Lawton (17) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) stops Indiana's Zach Horton (44) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) and Mikai Gbayor (42) stop Indiana's Zach Horton (44) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) tackles Indiana's Ty Son Lawton (17) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's James Williams (90) blows past Indiana's Trey Wedig (75) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches on during the first half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown against Indiana during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Indiana during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) runs the ball agianst Indiana's D'Angelo Ponds (5) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Nate Boerkircher (87) blocks Indiana's D'Angelo Ponds (5) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Jailin Walker (2) reacts to a call on the field during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Ty Son Lawton (17) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska players huddle during the first half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana fans cheer on during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's John Bullock (5) dives in an attempt to tackle Indiana's Ty Son Lawton (17) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Carter Smith (65) blocks Nebraska's John Bullock (5) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) reacts after fumbling the ball during the first half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball as he is tackled by Indiana's Lanell Carr Jr. (41) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball as he is tackled by Indiana's Lanell Carr Jr. (41) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) tackles Indiana's Miles Cross (19) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) tackles Indiana's Zach Horton (44) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Zach Horton (44) makes a catch against Nebraska's Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) leads the team onto the field for the first half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks onto the field before the first half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and players wait to walk onto the field before the first half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield watches Dylan Raiola (15) warm up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Daniel Kaelin (12) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches warm ups prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Mikai Gbayor (42) and Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II (24) warm up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Mikai Gbayor (42) and Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II (24) warm up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti talk prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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A look inside Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield watches warm ups prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Alex Bullock (84) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Fans watch the the Fox Big Noon Kickoff show prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska players arrive at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) arrives at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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A look inside Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nate Head is the sports editor of the Journal Star. On Twitter @NateHead_LJS.
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