
Nebraska Cornhuskers fans started tailgating waitng for the gates to open before a college football game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Cincinnati Bearcats, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers fans playing football in an open field outside of Arrowhead Stadium before the gate opens for the parking lot before a college football game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Cincinnati Bearcats, Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers fans started tailgating waitng for the gates to open before a college football game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Cincinnati Bearcats, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers fan tailgating waitng for the gates to open before a college football game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Cincinnati Bearcats, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers fan tailgating waitng for the gates to open before a college football game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Cincinnati Bearcats, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Chiefs, will host a college football game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Cincinnati Bearcats on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker mascot Herbie making his way around the stadium before the college football game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Cincinnati Bearcats, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dylan Raiola (15) escorted to the locke room before the college football game against the Cincinnati Bearcats, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Rocco Spindler (50) walks to the locker room before the college football game against the Cincinnati Bearcats, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers gather at the center of the filed before the college football game against the Cincinnati Bearcats, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker fan holds a sign before the college football game against the Cincinnati Bearcats, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Matt Rhule walks out on to the field for pre-game against the Cincinnati Bearcats during a college football game, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dylan Raiola (15) leads the Huskers on to the field for pre-game against the Cincinnati Bearcats during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers fired up for the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Kansas City Chielfs quarterback watches pre-game warm-up for the college football game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Cincinnati Bearcats, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Dylan Raiola (15) and Marques Buford Jr. (3) head back to the locker room before the college football game against the Cincinnati Bearcats, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Matt Rhule lead the Nebraska Cornhuskers on to the field to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dylan Raiola (15) gets the fans fired up right before the start of the college football game against the Cincinnati Bearcats, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Marques Watson-Trent (33) reaches for Cincinnati Bearcat running back Evan Pryor (6) in the first quarter during a college football game on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Donovan Jones (37) tries to tackle Cincinnati Bearcat wide receiver Cyrus Allen (4) in the first quarter during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dylan Raiola (15) in the shotgun against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first quarter during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Jacory Barney Jr. (2) tackled by Cincinnati Bearcat Jiquan Sanks (9) in the first quarter during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team members Sam Hoiberg, Connor Essegian, Rienk Mast, and Pryce Sandfort watching the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Javin Wright (0) waiting for the snap against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first quarter during a college football game on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Cincinnati Bearcat quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) forced out of the pocket as Nebraska Cornhusker Williams Nwaneri (96) reaches for him in the first quarter during a college football game on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Emmett Johnson (21) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second quarter during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Kyle Cunanan (91) makes a three point field goal against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second quarter to put the Huskers ahead by three during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dylan Raiola (15) fumbles the ball after a hit by Cincinnati Bearcat linebacker Jonathan Thompson (22), Dylan recovers the ball for two yare loss, in the second quarter during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker DeShon Singleton (8) breaks up a pass to Cincinnati Bearcat wide receiver Caleb Goodie (10) in the second quarter during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Nyziah Hunter (13) makes a catch for a touchdown against Cincinnati Bearcat cornerback Matthew McDoom (0) at the end of the second quarter during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Nyziah Hunter (13) makes a catch for a touchdown against Cincinnati Bearcat cornerback Matthew McDoom (0) at the end of the second quarter during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Nyziah Hunter (13) celebrates a touchdown with Luke Lindenmeyer (44) in the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Matt Rhule talks to the referee during a review of the Nebraska touchdown in the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dylan Raiola (15) signals touchdown while watching the review during a college football game against the Cincinnati Bearcats Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Matt Rhule signals touchdown watching the review at the end of the second quarter during a college football game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker coach Mike Ekeler gives Dana Holgorsen a high five celebrating a touchdown at the end of the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats during a college football game on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Kyle Cunanan (91) makes the extra point against the Cincinnati Bearcats at the end of the end of the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers spirit squad member runs the flag along the endzone after the touchdown in the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker fan dressed as Big Red during a college football game against the Cincinnati Bearcats Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers mascot Herbie plays the air guitar at a break in the action during a college football game against the Cincinnati Bearcats Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the fourth quarter during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dane Key (6) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the third quarter during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift watching the game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Cincinnati Bearcats during a college football game on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) breaks up a pass to Cincinnati Bearcat wide receiver Cyrus Allen (4) during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dane Key (6) runs with the ball against Cincinnati Bearcat cornerback Matthew McDoom (0) and Tayden Barnes (10) during a college football game on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Emmett Johnson (21) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bearcats during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Emmett Johnson (21) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bearcats during a college football game on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

72,884 college football fans in attendance ini the game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Cincinnati Bearcats on Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bearcats during a college football game Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Archie Wilson (83) punts the ball in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats during a college football game on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Dasan McCullough (15) and Williams Nwaneri (96) tackles Cincinnati Bearcat quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) in the fourth quarter during a college football game on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Matt Rhule shakes hands with Cincinnati Bearcat head coach Scott Satterfield after the college football game on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Henry Lutovsky (59) hoist the trophy for the Battle Sports Kansas City Classic after the win over the Cincinnati Bearcats during the college football game, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Dylan Raiola (15) celebrates the win over the Cincinnati Bearcats with the fans as he heads to the locker room during the football game on, Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker Emmett Johnson (21) giving high fives to the fans as he heads to the locker room after the win over the Cincinnati Bearcats during the football game on Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. Photo by John S. Peterson.