Was there any other way it could’ve gone in 2021? Nebraska came up one-score short, again, at Wisconsin, falling to the Badgers 35-28 in Madison. Check out all of the action in our gallery below.
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The Wisconsin Badgers fans celebrate a score during their football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Samori Toure (3) is wrapped up by Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Faion Hicks (1) during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws over the Wisconsin Badgers defense during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Samori Toure (3) holds on while Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Faion Hicks (1) wraps him up during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Markese Stepp (30) scores during their football game against the Wisconsin Badgers, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Marvin Scott III (21) runs the ball during their football game against the Wisconsin Badgers, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Marvin Scott III (21) runs the ball during their football game against the Wisconsin Badgers, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Travis Vokolek (83) runs after a catch during their football game against the Wisconsin Badgersn, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) scans the Wisconsin Badgers defense during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost during their football game against the Wisconsin Badgers, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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The Wisconsin Badgers fans celebrate a score during their football game against the Wisconsin Badgers, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Austin Allen (11) is tripped up by Wisconsin Badgers safety Scott Nelson (9) during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Austin Allen (11) is tripped up by Wisconsin Badgers safety Scott Nelson (9) during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Brody Belt (32) runs between Wisconsin Badgers defenders during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) watches a replay during their football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) is taken down by Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) celebrates a sack during their football game against the Wisconsin Badgers, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws over the Wisconsin Badgers defense during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Aiden Young (44) closes in on Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson (84) during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers reach for a Wisconsin Badgers field goal attempt during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) breaks up a Wisconsin Badgers pass during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers before their football game against the Wisconsin Badgers, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) and captains during their football game against the Wisconsin Badgers, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers take the field before their football game against the Wisconsin Badgers, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers take the field for the second half during their football game against the Wisconsin Badgers, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) greets fans after their football game against the Wisconsin Badgers, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) takes down Wisconsin Badgers running back Julius Davis (32) during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (5) reaches for Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson (84) during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Austin Allen (11) runs through the Wisconsin Badgers defense during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Damian Jackson (38) reaches for a pass thrown by Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Austin Allen (11) is tripped up by Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Dean Engram (6) during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Marvin Scott III (21) runs the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Marvin Scott III (21) runs the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Marvin Scott III (21) celebrates after scoring against the Wisconsin Badgers during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers safety Myles Farmer (4) reaches for Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson (84) during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) runs the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws against the Wisconsin Badgers during their football game, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost talks to the media after their football game against the Wisconsin Badgers, November 27, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Eric Francis.

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.