Nebraska let two 11-point leads slip away in a 31-28 loss to Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland, to open the 2022 season. Check out all of the action in our photo gallery from staff photographer Eric Francis.
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost and his team prepare to take the field during their game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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The Northwestern Wildcats take the field prior to their game against the Nebraksa Cornhuskers at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost and his team prepare to take the field during their game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) looks down field during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive lineman Nash Hutmacher (72) rushes Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers wide receiver Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda (2)gets extra yards after a catch during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) hands the ball off to Nebraksa Cornhuskers running back Anthony Grant (10)during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers Chris Kolarevic (31) misses a tackle during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive lineman Nash Hutmacher (72) works off a d0uble team during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) scores a touchdown during their game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during their game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers spirit squad member waves a after a Nebraksa Cornhuskers touchdown during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive lineman Nash Hutmacher (72) works off a d0uble team during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive back Quinton Newsome (6) pursues the ball carrier during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive back Tommi Hill (0) breaks up a pass intended for a Northwestern Wildcats player during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers linebacker Luke Reimer (28) tries to break up a pass intended for Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Bryce Kirtz (17) during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers linebacker Luke Reimer (28) tackles the ball carrier during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers Garrett Nelson (44) and Nebraksa Cornhuskers Chris Kolarevic (31) tackle Northwestern Wildcats running back Evan Hull (26) during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive back Marques Buford Jr. (1) zeros in on Northwestern Wildcats running back Evan Hull (26) during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) looks down fieldduring their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers wide receiver Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda (2) tries to avoid Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Cameron Mitchell (2) during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers wide receiver Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda (2) tries to avoid Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Cameron Mitchell (2) during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Anthony Grant (10) runs behind his line during their game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers Caleb Tannor (2) celebrates a fumble recovery during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers running back Anthony Grant (10) celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammates during their game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers running back Anthony Grant (10) runs through open field during their game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers running back Anthony Grant (10) runs through contact during their game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers assistant coach Bryan Applewhite hugs Nebraksa Cornhuskers running back Anthony Grant (10) after scoring a touchdown during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) celebrates a touchdown scored by Nebraksa Cornhuskers running back Anthony Grant (10) during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers linebacker Luke Reimer (28) and Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive back Tommi Hill (0) tackle Northwestern Wildcats running back Evan Hull (26)during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers linebacker Luke Reimer (28) and Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive back Tommi Hill (0) tackle Northwestern Wildcats running back Evan Hull (26)during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost and his team take the field for the second half during their game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive back Quinton Newsome (6) defends Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Malik Washington (6) during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Donny Navarro III (80) trees to catch a ball over Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive back Quinton Newsome (6) during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers wide receiver Trey Palmer (3) misses a pass during their game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive lineman Devin Drew (91) tries to get to the Northwestern Wildcats quarterback during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive lineman Ty Robinson (99) tries to get to the Northwestern Wildcats quarterback during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive back Tommi Hill (0) breaks up a pass intended for Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Bryce Kirtz (17) during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) throws down field during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers wide receiver Trey Palmer (3) steps over Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Jaheem Joseph (3) during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers quarterback Logan Smothers (8) is face masked during their game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) passes the ball during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) passes the ball during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) flips the ballduring their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive lineman Nash Hutmacher (72) reaches for Northwestern Wildcats running back Evan Hull (26) during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers wide receiver Trey Palmer (3) runs out of bounds after a catchduring their game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive lineman Nash Hutmacher (72) reaches for Northwestern Wildcats running back Cam Porter (4) during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive back Marques Buford Jr. (1) sets up to tackle Northwestern Wildcats running back Cam Porter (4) during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Xander Mueller (34) celebrates a game-sealing interception with Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Bryce Gallagher (32) during their game at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraksa Cornhuskers defensive back Brandon Moore (24) sits on the bench after losing their game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Aviva Stadium Friday August 27th in Dublin, Ireland, 2022. 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.
