Nebraska football will wear patriotic-themed uniforms on Sept. 11 for the Huskers’ matchup with Buffalo. The Huskers shared a video and images of the alternate uniforms on Tuesday.
In honor of the 20 year anniversary of 9/11, @huskerfbnation will be wearing these commemorative camouflage jerseys against the University at Buffalo to honor those who were affected. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/S6FLASuBap
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) August 31, 2021
The uniform is all-white with a faint camouflage print. Both the sleeves and shoes feature the camouflage print as well. As for the helmet, Nebraska has traded the traditional ‘N’ logo for an interlocking NU design the sides.
To all current & former service members & all first responders, thank you.#NeverForget pic.twitter.com/r4mjzctDmU
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) August 31, 2021
The announcement video features Nebraska defensive lineman—and former Navy SEAL—Damian Jackson walking through Lincoln’s historic Havelock neighborhood. Nebraska fans join Jackson as well, with signs thanking first responders in the background.
The uniform is designed to thank veterans and first responders of the Sept. 11 attacks. Nebraska faces Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the attack. Nebraska-Rice was the first major college football game to take place following the Sept. 11 attack, 10 days afterward. The shared video also references the moment toward the end.
Erin is the Deputy Editor and Digital Marketing Strategist for Hail Varsity. She has covered Nebraska athletics since 2012, which has included stops at Bleacher Report, Cox Media Group’s Land of 10, and even Hail Varsity (previously from 2012-2017). She has also been featured on the Big Ten Network, NET’s Big Red Wrap-Up, and a varsity of radio shows nationwide. When not covering the Huskers, Erin is probably at Chipotle.
