Nebraska defensive lineman Jimari Butler spent the offseason preparing for games like these against offenses like this. It’s why he bulked up and transformed his body ahead of his junior year.
The Huskers host unbeaten Rutgers — featuring one of the best running backs in the country leading one of the best rushing attacks in the country — on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Butler isn’t taking the matchup lightly.
“It’s gonna be a statement game for me,” Butler said after Tuesday morning’s practice. “This is gonna be a game we’re gonna have to stop the run. And if I’m doing good at it, it’s gonna be a testament to all the work I’ve put in.”
That’s the key this week. Stopping the run could — and likely will — be the difference between NU (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) winning and losing.
Defensive coordinator Tony White said Tuesday that Rutgers’ offense is a “different kind of animal” than what the Huskers saw in their Week 4 win at Purdue. He’s impressed by what the Scarlett Knights (4-0, 1-0) have done on the ground.
Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai (5) runs down the field against Akron on Sept. 7 in Piscataway, N.J.
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Rutgers, led by running back Kyle Monangai, enters Saturday averaging 237.75 rushing yards per game, No. 12 in the nation and second in the Big Ten only behind Iowa.
It will be different than any challenge NU’s defense has faced this far, including an Illinois run offense that was stifled for three quarters before dominating the line of scrimmage in the fourth.
“The whole group and what they do, it’s really unique,” White said of Rutgers. “You’re seeing a team that plays with a lot of attitude and effort. It’s different.”
Monangai has been one of the best running backs in college football, a breakout that started a year ago and hasn’t stopped since. He already has 97 carries — third most in NCAA — for 589 yards and six touchdowns.
Nebraska hasn’t allowed a 100-yard rusher since last year’s season-finale against Iowa. The Huskers’ No. 15-ranked run defense has only allowed one 50-yard rusher all season.
But Monangai has gone for 100-plus in three of the Knights’ four games, including 27 touches for 208 yards against Akron two weeks ago and 19 for 165 against Washington last week. He’s averaging 6.07 yards a carry.
“He’s probably the best (running back) we’ve seen to date,” White said of Monangai. “Contact, balance, vision. I mean, the guy just does not stop his feet.”
One of the things that White pointed out was Monangai’s his ability to absorb contact and keep going. Sometimes that’s breaking a tackling, others it’s falling forward for a few extra yards.
It’s a large part of how the running back has gashed defenses through the first month of the season, and the Husker DC has made his unit aware of that this week.
Monangai — 5-foot-9, 210 pounds — has both the speed to bounce it outside, but he runs hard between the tackles of Rutgers’ experienced O-line. He might be smaller, Butler said, but he’s powerful.
Nebraska preached tackling with dominant contact after poor performances against Northern Iowa and Illinois. The Huskers did that at Purdue, and it’s vital they do it a second straight week.
“He’s a back who’s gonna bring it to you; he uses dominant contact,” Butler said. “So if we use it, that’s gonna be a lot of clacking going on.”
Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White speaks during a news conference on Tuesday.
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 on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
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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 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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