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Eric Francis

Staff Photographer

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.

LOOK: Nebraska Falls to Creighton in Omaha, 95-76

Nebraska Basketball ⋅ 20 hrs ago by Eric Francis

Nebraska was routed by Creighton at the CHI Health Center, 95-76. Check out all the action in our photo gallery by staff photographer Eric Francis.

LOOK: Nebraska Sweeps Ball State in First Round of NCAA Tournament

Nebraska Volleyball ⋅ 1 day ago by Eric Francis

Nebraska swept Ball State Friday night in the opening round of the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament, 25-13, 25-18, 25-10. The win advances the Huskers to Saturday’s second round against Missouri.

LOOK: Nebraska Rolls Over Ohio State, 3-0

Nebraska Volleyball ⋅ 7 days ago by Eric Francis

The Huskers made quick work of the Ohio State Buckeyes Saturday night at the Devaney Center. Check out all the photos from Nebraska’s sweep in our photo gallery by staff photographer Eric Francis.

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LOOK: Nebraska Falls Once Again to Iowa, 27-24

Nebraska Football ⋅ 8 days ago by Eric Francis

For the second year in a row, Nebraska loses a heartbreaker on a field goal to Iowa in the final seconds of the game. You can catch all the action in our photo gallery by staff photographers Eric Francis and John Peterson.

LOOK: Nebraska Dominates Maryland, 54-7

Nebraska Football ⋅ 14 days ago by Eric Francis

Nebraska rolled over Maryland on Saturday, defeating the Terrapins 54-7 at Maryland Stadium. You can catch all the game action by staff photographer Eric Francis.

LOOK: Nebraska Fans Turn Out for Matchup with Wisconsin

21 days ago by Eric Francis

While the day may not have resulted in a win for Nebraska, Husker fans still showed up to support the team. Check out our full fan gallery from Nebraska’s matchup with Wisconsin by staff photographers Eric Francis and John Peterson.

LOOK: Nebraska Falls to Wisconsin, 37-21

21 days ago by Eric Francis

The Huskers were unable to keep up with the Badgers, falling 37-21 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. You can catch all the game action from staff photographers Eric Francis and John Peterson.

LOOK: Nebraska Tops Morgan State, 78-55

Nebraska Women's Basketball ⋅ 23 days ago by Eric Francis

An absolutely dominant fourth quarter from Nebraska helped the Huskers to a 78-55 win over Morgan State and a 3-0 start to the season. Check out all the action in today’s photo gallery by staff photographer Eric Francis.

LOOK: Huskers Fall to Southern Utah, Drop to 0-2 to Open Season

Nebraska Basketball ⋅ 28 days ago by Eric Francis

Check out the photos from Nebraska's 79-78 double overtime loss to Southern Utah via staff photographer Eric Francis.

LOOK: Photos for Nebraska Basketball's First Game Under Fred Hoiberg

Nebraska Basketball ⋅ 1 mo ago by Eric Francis

Fred Hoiberg made his debut on the sidelines for Nebraska, but things didn't go exactly as the Huskers had hoped.

LOOK: No. 8 Nebraska Defeats No. 7 Penn State, 3-2

Nebraska Volleyball ⋅ 1 mo ago by Eric Francis

The No. 8 Huskers battled the No. 7 Nittany Lions to a five set win at the Devaney Center Saturday night. Check out all the action in our photo gallery by staff photographer Eric Francis.

LOOK: Huskers Tripped up by Indiana, 38-31

1 mo ago by Eric Francis

Nebraska dropped its mathcup with Indiana at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, 38-31. Photographers Eric Francis and John Peterson captured it all in our photo gallery from the game.

LOOK: Nebraska Sweeps Michigan, 3-0

1 mo ago by Eric Francis

The Huskers make quick work of the Wolverines on Sunday afternoon. Check out all the photos in our gallery by staff photographer Eric Francis.

LOOK: Nebraska Bounces Back With 3-1 Win Over Michigan State

Nebraska Volleyball ⋅ 1 mo ago by Eric Francis

No. 5 Nebraska bounced back from its loss to Wisconsin with a 3-1 win over Michigan State on Friday. Check out all of the action in our photo gallery by photographer Eric Francis.

LOOK: Huskers Top Northwestern on Last-Second Field Goal

Nebraska Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by Eric Francis

Nebraska beat Northwestern 13-10 on a field goal as time expired. Check out all of the photos from Saturday iin today's photo gallery by Eric Francis and John Petersen.

LOOK: Husker Fans Show Up Big for a Big Game

2 mo ago by Eric Francis

Nebraska fans turn out to support the Huskers at home against Ohio State.

LOOK: Photos from Ohio State's 48-7 Win Over Nebraska

2 mo ago by Eric Francis

Nebraska takes one on the chin from Ohio State in today's photo gallery from Eric Francis and John Petersen.

LOOK: Nebraska Defeats Illinois, 42-38, for 900th Program Win

Nebraska Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by Eric Francis

Nebraska defeated Illinois on the road, 42-38, to earn the 900th win in program history. It was also the first road win for the Huskers of the Scott Frost era. Check out our photo gallery from Nebraska’s win by photographer Eric Francis.

LOOK: Huskers Take Down High Point 3-0

Nebraska Volleyball ⋅ 2 mo ago by Eric Francis

Take a look at our gallery from Nebraska's sweep of High Point during the Americas Players Challenge by Eric Francis.

LOOK: Nebraska Falls to Colorado in Overtime, 34-31

3 mo ago by Eric Francis

Nebraska fell to Colorado, 34-31, in overtime Saturday at Folsom Field. Check out all of the game photos from the matchup by photographer Eric Francis.