The offenses of Nebraska and Georgia Southern went up and down the field all night long before the Eagles, a three-touchdown underdog, got the final score to pull a shocking upset at Memorial Stadium. Check out all of the action in our photo gallery.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers Garrett Nelson (44) waiting to lead the Unity Walk to the stadium before taking on the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost give a high five to a fan before the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Herbie Husker give a high five to a fan before the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska marching band leads the Huskers to the stadium before the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Herbie Husker give a high five to a fan before the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Former Nebraska player Prince Amukamara during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cheerleaders perform before the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Fly over before the game against the Georgia Southern Eaglesduring a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers color guard yelling "Go Big Red" before the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska fans watching warm-ups before the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Georgia Southern Eagles running back Jalen White (25) scores a touch down against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers place kicker Timmy Bleekrode (38) makes a extra point against the Georgia Southern Eagles in the first quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost watches the action on the field against the Georgia Southern Eaglesin the first quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Marques Buford Jr. (1) comes down with an interception against the Georgia Southern Eagles in the fourth quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Marques Buford Jr. (1) runs off the field with his teammates after making an inception against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Anthony Grant (10) runs with the football in the fourth quarter against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Marcus Washington (7) makes a catch in the fourth quarter against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Mike Dawson watching the action against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Georgia Southern Eagles wide receiver Derwin Burgess Jr. (2) makes a catch against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Tommi Hill (0) in the third quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers punter Brian Buschini (95) punts the ball in the third quarter to Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost watches the action on the filed against the Georgia Southern Eagles in the third quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Quinton Newsome (6) breaks up a pass to Georgia Southern Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Singleton (1) in the the third quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Anthony Grant (10) runs wit the ball against Georgia Southern Eagles linebacker Marques Watson-Trent (33) in the third quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers place kicker Timmy Bleekrode (38) makes an extra point against the Georgia Southern Eagles in the third quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) scores a touchdown against the Georgia Southern Eagles in the second quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Ajay Allen (9) scores a touchdown against the Georgia Southern Eagles in the third quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Georgia Southern Eagles quarterback Kyle Vantrease (6) makes a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the fourth quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers Isaac Gifford (23) makes a tackle against Georgia Southern Eagles wide receiver Amare Jones (5) in the first quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Brody Belt (32) celebrates a touchdown in the second quarter against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Marcus Washington (7) makes a catch in the second quarter against Georgia Southern Eagles defensive back Anthony Wilson (12) during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers Isaac Gifford (23) makes a tackle against Georgia Southern Eagles wide receiver Amare Jones (5) in the first quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Marcus Washington (7) misses catching the ball against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.Peterson.
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… during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Ajay Allen (9) runs with the ball in the first quarter against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Anthony Grant (10) celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Georgia Southern Eagles’ fans cheer after their game-winning score during their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Tommi Hill (0) reaches for a pass during their game against Georgia Southern Eagles at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Colton Feist (82) tips a pass during their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Ajay Allen (9) runs down field during their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cheerleader waves the flag after a touchdown against Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Ajay Allen (9) runs through the defense during their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Marcus Washington (7) catches the ball at the one yard line during their game against Georgia Southern Eagles at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost reacts during their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Marques Buford Jr. (1) intercepts a pass during their game against Georgia Southern Eagles at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Georgia Southern Eagles running back Gerald Green (4) run for 67 yards in the second quarter against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Marques Buford Jr. (1) during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defense stiffens at the goal line during their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Georgia Southern Eagles tight end Beau Johnson (11) catches a touchdown over Nebraska Cornhuskers Caleb Tannor (2) during their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Ajay Allen (9) runs down field during their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) scans the field during their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) scans the field during their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Anthony Grant (10) runs over Georgia Southern Eagles defensive back Wylan Free (5) during their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Georgia Southern Eagles receiver catches a pass during their game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Devin Drew (91) during their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers Isaac Gifford (23)dives for a tackle during their game against Georgia Southern Eagles at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Trey Palmer (3) catches a pass and take a hit from Georgia Southern Eagles defensive back Wylan Free (5) during their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Marques Buford Jr. (1) picks off a pass during their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers Garrett Nelson (44) works to get off a block during their game against Georgia Southern Eagles at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers fans cheer during their game against Georgia Southern Eagles at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers fans sing during their game against Georgia Southern Eagles at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) runs with the ballduring their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Devin Drew (91) tips a pass during their game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Georgia Southern Eagles score during their game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Marcus Washington (7) tries to evade defenders during their game after the game at Memorial Stadium Friday in Lincoln NE September 10, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Georgia Southern Eagles wide receiver Khaleb Hood (7) makes a catch against Nebraska Cornhuskers Isaac Gifford (23) in the fourth quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers fan reacts to the last touchdown made by the Georgia Southern Eagles in the fourth quarter during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers place kicker Timmy Bleekrode (38) misses the field goals attempt at the end of the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers Garrett Nelson (44) walks off the field after the loss to the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) runs off the field after the loss to the Georgia Southern Eagles during a college football game Saturday, September, 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Photo by John S. Peterson.
As part of a 25+ year career, Eric has covered Husker sports for magazines, newspapers and international wire services. He has been a regular contributor to Hail Varsity for the past few years and officially joined the team as a staff photographer in August 2016. Eric’s photos have appeared in Sports Illustrated, ESPN Magazine and nearly every major sports media in the country. Away from the action, Eric enjoys coaching and teaching young men how to compete and occasionally a nice lager around the fire pit with friends and family.
