Allegiant Stadium ready for the Nebraska Cornhuskers to take on the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers ball boys clean the footballs gettiing ready to take on theUtah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Matt Rhule arrives at the stadium to take on the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback TJ Lateef (14) arrives at the stadium to take on the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers new offensive line coach Geep Wade arrives at the stadium to take on the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver Dane Key (6) arrives at the stadium to take on the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Emmett Johnson heads to the locker room with the team during the Las Vegas Bowl game against the Utah Utes on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Matt Rhule and athletic director Troy Dannen head to the locker room during the Las Vegas Bowl game against the Utah Utes on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver Dane Key (6) warms up, making some catches, getting ready for the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receivers coach Daikiel Shorts Jr. is working with his players before taking on the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers equipment set out for warm-up during the Las Vegas Bowl game against the Utah Utes on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback Jalyn Gramstad (12) warms up before taking on the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker tight end Heinrich Haarberg (10) dunks the ball over the goal post before taking on the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback TJ Lateef (14) throws a pass warming up for the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback TJ Lateef (14) warms up for the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Alegiant Stadium is the home of the NFL Raiders and the Raiders Hall of Fame during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers marching band drum major giving high fives before performing per-game during the Las Vegas Bowl game, Utah Utes on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker defensive back Mario Buford (31) and defensive back Marques Buford Jr. (3) kneel down for a prayer before taking on the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Seven little Nebraska Cornhuskers fans holding signs before the game against the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Mekhi Nelson (35) runs with the ball against Utah Ute safety Tao Johnson (5) in the first quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Mekhi Nelson (35) breaks a tackle running with the ball against the Utah Utes in the first quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Mekhi Nelson (35) celebrates his run against the Utah Utes in the first quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback TJ Lateef (14) ready for the snap against the Utah Utes in the first quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Isaiah Mozee (22) runs with the ball against Utah Ute linebacker Levani Damuni (3) in the first quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Matt Rhule watches the action on the field against the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive line coach Geep Wade is taking notes against the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Mekhi Nelson (35) runs with the ball against the Utah Utes in the first quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Mekhi Nelson (35) celebrates scoreing a touchdown against the Utah Utes in the first quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback TJ Lateef (14) rolls out with the ball against Utah Ute safety Jackson Bennee (23) in the first quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs with the ball for a touchdown against the Utah Utes in the first quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs in for a touchdown against the Utah Utes in the first quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) celebrates his touchdown against the Utah Utes in the first quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback TJ Lateef (14) and wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) run back to the sideline after a touchdown during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback TJ Lateef (14) hands the ball off to running back Isaiah Mozee (22) during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker linebacker Jacob Bower (54) and defensive back Donovan Jones (37) tackle Utah Ute quarterback Byrd Ficklin (15) during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker defensive back Caleb Benning (23) tackles Utah Ute running back Wayshawn Parker (1) during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers associate head coach Phil Snow and head coach Matt Rhule talk at a break in the action against the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers new coach Rob Aurich heads to the locker room at halftime against the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers tackle Utah Ute linebacker Lander Barton (8) during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback TJ Lateef (14) makes a pass to tight end Luke Lindenmeyer (44) against the Utah Utes in the third quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker linebacker Javin Wright (0) celebrates a tackle against the Utah Utes in the third quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Utah Ute quarterback Devon Dampier (4) dives in for a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the third quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Matt Rhule communicating with his coaches in the pressbox against the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers lined up against the Utah Utes for an extra point attempt in the third quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen refering to his notes against the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) running with the ball after a catch against the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers fans holds up a sign during the Las Vegas Bowl game against the Utah Utes on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback TJ Lateef (14) drops back to pass against the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback TJ Lateef (14) runs witht the ball against Utah Ute linebacker Levani Damuni (3) during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Mekhi Nelson (35) runs with the ball, getting tripped up against the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback TJ Lateef (14) throws a pass against the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Isaiah Mozee (22) goes through Utah Ute linebacker Moroni Anae (24) in the second half during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker running back Mekhi Nelson (35) breaks through the line against the Utah Utes in the second half a during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback TJ Lateef (14) dives over Utah Ute safety Rabbit Evans (1) to score a touchdown during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Spirit Squad celebrates a touchdown running the flags in the endzones against the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers and Utah Utes gather for a prayer after the game led by coach Ron Brown during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback TJ Lateef (14) shaking hands with the Utah Utes players during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhuskers head to the locker room after the loss to the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker defensive lineman Cameron Lenhardt (11) heads to the locker room after the loss to the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Nebraska Cornhusker defensive back Ceyair Wright (1) tosses a shoe back to a fan after signing it while heading to the locker room after the loss to the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.
Utah Utes celebrates the win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the Las Vegas Bowl game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by John S. Peterson.