SAM MCKEWON
Omaha World-Herald
With his team still scoreless Saturday afternoon, Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola wasn’t about to take a chance with an aggressive hard count against Purdue’s defense. NU had third down from the Boilermaker 6, trailed 3-0 and needed points.
“It got pretty loud in there and I just didn’t want any penalties,” Raiola said Saturday. So he switched to a silent count, threw a touchdown to Jahmal Banks and got the Huskers rolling toward their 28-10 win.
Such delicate checks are “rare” for true freshmen, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said Monday, but the Huskers have prepared Raiola, completing 70% of his passes to do “really, really, really high-level stuff.”
NU needs all of Raiola’s red zone acumen, and then some, for its next Big Ten test.
Undefeated Rutgers (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) rolls into town Saturday afternoon capable of giving the Huskers fits in all the areas where they tend to struggle.
“They make you earn it,” Rhule said.
* Nebraska’s defense struggles to get off the field on third down. Rutgers ranks 17th nationally with a 51% third-down conversion rate.
* NU’s field goal unit has missed 5 of 9 kicks this season. RU has made blocking kicks a specialty under coach Greg Schiano, a former Penn State assistant at the same time Rhule played for the Nittany Lions.
* The Huskers’ red zone offense has converted just 59.09% of its trips inside their opponents’ 20-yard line into touchdowns, which ranks 13th in the Big Ten and 88th nationally. Rutgers’ defense has allowed just 36.36% of opponents’ red zone trips to become touchdowns.
Stingy, bend-don’t-break defense is how the Scarlet Knights beat Washington 21-18 despite allowing 521 yards and 7.89 yards per play. In five trips inside RU’s 20, the Huskies scored just twice, and just one touchdown.
Nebraska (4-1, 1-1) had four trips inside Purdue’s 20 and scored twice in the second half — Raiola’s toss to Banks and a key fourth-and-goal touchdown run from Dante Dowdell.
“Washington had a bunch of yards but they were 1 for 5 on touchdowns in the red zone,” Rhule said. “So even one of the touchdowns we scored (at Purdue) we had to get it to fourth-and-inches. So, yes, while we’re throwing the ball around decently, can we get the tough yards?
“Can we get the fourth-and-1, can we get the fourth-and-2, can we get the third-and-1, without everything having to be a speed sweep? Can we line up and knock you back to get that yard?”
Next question: Can Nebraska stop Rutgers from getting that yard?
The Scarlet Knights lead the Big Ten in time of possession — nearly 34 minutes, 28 seconds ahead of Iowa — and, not surprisingly, rushing attempts per game at 43.75, almost 10 more than the Huskers.
The majority of Rutgers’ carries go to back Kyle Monangai, whom Rhule described as “The Matrix.” At 5-foot-9, 209 pounds, Monangai rarely receives a clean hit from a defender and breaks tackles at ease.
“Nothing ever hits him,” Rhule said.
RU will try to add a chapter to the book Illinois started earlier this year in its 31-24 overtime win over Nebraska. The Illini was so effective with its offensive game plan of power runs and play-action passes that Rhule heard defensive coaches say Purdue had gone to “the Illinois plan” during Saturday’s game.
“You’re seeing other people now slow the game down, run the ball, bleed our defense, try to keep us off the field,” Rhule said.
NU’s defense responded so well to the Boilermakers’ gambit that PU’s offensive coordinator, Graham Harrell, got fired on Sunday.
Nebraska’s own offense has been more explosive than Rhule expected, thanks to Raiola — who leads the nation’s freshmen quarterbacks with 1,224 passing yards — delivering on-time passes to a variety of big-bodied receivers who can make plays in traffic and draw defensive pass interference penalties. NU has 23 plays of 20-or-more yards.
Rutgers’ defense has allowed just 11 such plays. The Scarlet Knights allow nicks to their armor without getting gashed, forcing opponents to execute again and again in key situations.
The Huskers have at times been pinpoint in their execution — see Raiola’s touchdown pass to Banks — and slipshod, such as the two false start penalties deep in Purdue territory.
In a game full of “tough, hard yards,” Nebraska can’t afford to have an off Saturday.
“As I told our guys,” Rhule said, “it’s time for grown man football. Enough of this ‘I thought I heard them clap.’”
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule kicks off Rutgers week with a news conference on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
Photos: Nebraska football at Purdue in Week 5 college football game — Sept. 28
Nebraska’s Marques Buford Jr. (3) celebrates with one of head coach Matt Rhule’s daughter after the Huskers defeated Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Nash Hutmacher (0) high-fives head coach Matt Rhule’s daughter after the Huskers defeated Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Purdue fans leave the stadium during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s John Bullock (5) runs the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown against Purdue on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Nebraska’s Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs the ball during the second half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs the ball against Purdue on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball during the second half of a college football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball past Purdue’s Nyland Green (2) on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Nebraska’s James Williams (90) tackles Purdue’s Hudson Card (1) as he throws the ball during the second half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Dante Dowdell (23) runs the ball into the end zone to score against Purdue during the second half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. on Saturday.
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Purdue fans cheer on during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Isaiah Neyor (18) runs the ball against Purdue’s Joseph Jefferson II (32) during the second half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball against Purdue’s Dillon Thieneman (31) during the second half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball against Purdue’s Dillon Thieneman (31) during the second half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Purdue fans cheer on as they stand over a sign reading “Hammer Down Cancer Sharpe Strong” during the second half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. Nebraska radio announcer Greg Sharpe is currently undergoing treatment for cancer.
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Nebraska’s Jalyn Gramstad (19) runs the ball against Purdue’s Kyndrich Breedlove (10) during the second half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Kai Wallin (93) celebrates a sack with Nash Hutmacher (0) during the second half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Isaac Gifford (2) and Kai Wallin (93) sack Purdue’s Hudson Card (1) on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Nebraska fans cheer on after a touchdown against Purdue during the second half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola (15) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown against Purdue during the second half on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Purdue’s Markevious Brown (1) celebrates after blocking a pass to Nebraska in the end zone during the second half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches on during the second half of a college football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Purdue’s Winston Berglund (20) and Purdue’s Markevious Brown (1) stop Nebraska’s Dante Dowdell (23) during the second half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball during the second half of a college football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball during the second half of a college football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Jacory Barney Jr. (17) and Dylan Raiola (15) celebrate after a touchdown against Purdue on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Nebraska’s Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown against Purdue during the second half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Dante Dowdell (23) celebrates a touchdown against Purdue during the second half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Carter Nelson (29) attempts to leap over the Purdue defense at the goal line but falls short during the second half on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Nebraska’s Jahmal Banks (4) and teammates celebrate after a touchdown during the second half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Purdue’s Yanni Karlaftis (14) celebrates after a stop against Nebraska during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Rahmir Johnson (14) is tackled by Purdue’s Yanni Karlaftis (14) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Purdue’s Keelan Crimmins (30) punts the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s John Bullock (5) and Javin Wright (33) tackle Purdue’s De’Nylon Morrissette (8) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Purdue’s Hudson Card (1) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Purdue’s Hudson Card (1) goes to throw the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Ty Robinson (9) celebrates after sacking Purdue’s Hudson Card (1) on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Nebraska’s Ty Robinson (9) sacks Purdue’s Hudson Card (1) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Purdue’s Devin Mockobee (45) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Thomas Fidone II (24) runs the ball against Purdue’s Nyland Green (2) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Purdue’s Hudson Card (1) throws the ball as he is pressured by Nebraska’s Vincent Shavers Jr. (10) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s John Hohl (90) attempts a field goal held by Brian Buschini (13) against Purdue on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola (15) looks on during the first half of a college football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Jahmal Banks (4) is tackled by Purdue’s Kydran Jenkins (4) and Will Heldt (15) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Vincent Shavers Jr. (10) and Cameron Lenhardt (11) stop Purdue’s Reggie Love III (23) on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Nebraska’s Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs the ball against Purdue’s Yanni Karlaftis (14) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs the ball against Purdue’s Yanni Karlaftis (14) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Princewill Umanmielen (18) is blocked from Purdue’s Hudson Card (1) by Marcus Mbow (63) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Thomas Fidone II (24) runs the ball after making a catch against Purdue’s Dillon Thieneman (31) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska players huddle during the first half of a college football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Thomas Fidone II (24) misses a catch against Purdue’s Dillon Thieneman (31) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska fans watch on as the Huskers take on Purdue during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts to a call Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Nebraska’s Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs the ball against Purdue during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Jahmal Banks (4) makes a catch during the first half of a college football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Purdue’s Jaron Tibbs (13) goes up for a catch above Nebraska’s Ceyair Wright (15) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska fans watch on as the Huskers take on Purdue during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Heinrich Haarberg (10) goes up for a catch blocked by Purdue’s Will Heldt (15) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Heinrich Haarberg (10) goes up for a catch blocked by Purdue’s Will Heldt (15) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Purdue’s Hudson Card (1) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball as he is tackled by Purdue’s Yanni Karlaftis (14) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs the ball against Purdue’s Joseph Jefferson II (32) during the first half of a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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A look inside Ross-Ade Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska fans find their seats prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Thomas Fidone II (24) warms up prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola (15) warms up prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola (15) warms up prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Daniel Kaelin (12) warms up prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Isaiah Neyor (18) warms up prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola (15) warms up prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola (15) warms up prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Justin Evans (51) and Grant Seagren (79) warm up prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and Purdue head coach Ryan Walters embrace prior to a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and Purdue head coach Ryan Walters talk prior to a college football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola (15) warms up prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks off the field prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks off the field prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola (15) walks off the field prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska players gather at the 50 yard line prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska fans walk around prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska players walk off the field after gathering at the 50 yard line prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen walks off the field prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska players gather at the 50 yard line prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Nash Hutmacher (0) and Ty Robinson (9) stickers are seen on the team’s bus prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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A look inside Ross-Ade Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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A sign is posted in the Ross-Ade Stadium end zone prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska players gather at the 50 yard line prior to a college football game between the Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska fans walk around prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska fans walk around prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and the Huskers arrive at Ross-Ade Stadium prior to a college football game against the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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