Talk about a homecoming weekend for Nebraska football. The Huskers faced the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, seeking a much-needed win after an overtime loss to Michigan State the week before. Nebraska managed the game from start to finish, taking down Northwestern 56-7.
Check out all of our game photos below.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers lead by Cam Jurgens and JoJo Domann on the Unity Walk before a college football game against the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez gives a high five to a fan while on the Unity Walk before a college football game against the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Austin Allen during the Unity Walk before a college football game Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers on the Unity Walk into the stadium before a college football gameagainst the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Samori Touré (3) runs after catching a long pass during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) tries to block a pass during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker JoJo Domann (13) sacks the quarterback during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) and Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker JoJo Domann (13) celebrate during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Jaquez Yant (0) breaks off a long run during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Deontre Thomas (97) tries to knock down a pass during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Damion Daniels (93) tries to get to the quarterback during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Jaquez Yant (0) tries to slip by defenders during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Linebacker Will Honas (3) reacts after the Nebraska Cornhuskers recover a fumble during a college against Northwestern football game Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws over the defense during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Zavier Betts (15) runs for a touchdown during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Zavier Betts (15) runs for a touchdown during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers place kicker Connor Culp (33) reacts after making another extra point during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Zavier Betts (15) tries to reach a pass during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cheerleaders during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Ben Stille (95) tries to get to the quarterback during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald during a college football game against Nebraska Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Sevion Morrison (28) runs for tough yards during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Sevion Morrison (28) runs for tough yards during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive lineman Teddy Prochazka (65) battles during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald during a college football game against Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive lineman Nouredin Nouili (63) pass blocking against Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Samdup Miller (91) in the second quarter during a college football game Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Jordan Riley reaches for the quarterback during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers fans during a college football game against Northwestern Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Nick Henrich (42) celebrates a tackle in the second quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats during a college football game Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.
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Rahmir Johnson during a college football game Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. 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.
