
Four T-5C Goshawk jet trainers flyover during the National Anthem before the Nebraska Cornhusker take on the Akron Zips in a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker cheerleader performing before the tunnel walk against the Akron Zips during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dylan Raiola (15) leads the Huskers out during a college football game against the Akron Zips on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Emmett Johnson (21) runs the ball against Akron Zip DiMarco Johnson (18) in the first quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Luke Lindenmeyer (44) running with the ball after a catch against the Akron Zips in the first quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball to Dane Key (6) against the Akron Zips in the first quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Emmett Johnson (21) runs for a touchdown against the Akron Zips in the first quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Emmett Johnson (21) scores a touchdown against the against the Akron Zips in the first quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker make a tackle against the Akron Zips in the first quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dasan McCullough (15) tackles Akron Zip Michael Johnson Jr. (15) in the first quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball Jacory Barney Jr. (2) in the first quarter against the Akron Zips during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker celebrates Kade Pietrzak (93) scoring a safety agains the Akron Zips in the first quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Justin Evans (51) blocks Akron Zips Gage Summers (23) and Jon' Trell Mixon during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Kwinten Ives (28) falls short of the goal line against the Akron Zips in the first quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Matt Rhule watches the game action against the Akron Zips in the second quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Emmett Johnson (21) runs with the ball against Akron Zip Markus Boswell (44) in the second quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Mekhi Nelson (35) runs withe the ball in the second quarter against Akron Zip Shammond Cooper (7) during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dylan Raiola (15) runs with the ball against the Akron Zips in the second quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dylan Raiola (15) throws a pass against the Akron Zips in the second quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Akron Zips during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates with teammates scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Akron Zips during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dasan McCullough (15) tackles Akron Zip Jordan Gant (22) in the second quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker coach John Bulter talking on the headset during a college football game against the Akron Zips on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dylan Raiola (15) drops back to throw a pass against against the Akron Zips during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs with the ball against the Akron Zips in the second quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Larry Tarver Jr. (18) jumps to avoid Akron Zip Rodrick Hunter (13) to score a touchdown in the second quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Larry Tarver Jr. (18) scores a touchdown against the Akron Zips in the second quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Larry Tarver Jr. (18) celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammates against the Akron Zips in the second quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dane Key (6) returns the ball against the Akron Zips in the third quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Emmett Johnson (21) scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Akron Zips during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Akron Zips in the third quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates scoring a touchdown with Rocco Spindler (50) lifting him up against the Akron Zips in the third quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Riley Van Poppel (5) blocks a field goal attempt by the Akron Zips in the third quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs with the ball against the Akron Zips in the third quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dane Key (6) makes a catch scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Akron Zips during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Isaiah Mozee (22) breaks a couple tackles runing with the ball against the Akron Zips in the third quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Mekhi Nelson (35) runs down the sideline against the Akron Zips in the fourth quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker TJ Lateef (14) runs into the endzone for a touchdown against the Akron Zips in the fourth quarter during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker coach Ron Brown leads the team in prayer after the game against the Akron Zips during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Luke Lindenmeyer (44) proposes to his girlfriend after the game against the Akron Zips during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Luke Lindenmeyer (44) proposes to his girlfriend after the game against the Akron Zips during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Luke Lindenmeyer (44) hugs his girlfriend with all the Scarlets surrounding them after the game against the Akron Zips during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Luke Lindenmeyer (44) hugs his girlfriend with all the Scarlets surrounding them after the game against the Akron Zips during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.