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Nebraska Football Lands in New York City for Pinstripe Bowl

Nebraska football has arrived in New York City ahead of its matchup with Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl.

Tanner Johnson

Sunrise through the New York City skyline seen from Route 3 in Clifton, NJ on Thursday Jan. 18, 2024.
Sunrise through the New York City skyline seen from Route 3 in Clifton, NJ on Thursday Jan. 18, 2024. / Tariq Zehawi/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK
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Nebraska football is gearing up to play in its first bowl game since 2016, marking a significant milestone for the program under head coach Matt Rhule. The Huskers are set to face Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl, hosted at the iconic Yankee Stadium in New York City, on Saturday. The matchup provides Nebraska with a chance to cap off a season of rebuilding with a statement win against a solid ACC opponent.

This will be a stark contrast to their last bowl appearance at the Music City Bowl in 2016, played in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. Yankee Stadium's unique setting as a baseball venue converted for football promises an electric and memorable atmosphere for players and fans alike.

The team's official X account (formerly Twitter) shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the Huskers' arrival in New York. The video featured players stepping off the plane and later heading to the New York Giants’ state-of-the-art training facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where they began their on-site preparations.

Nebraska's bowl bid this season reflects their progress under Rhule’s leadership. The Huskers ended the regular season with a 6-6 record, showcasing a stellar defense and an improving offense led by Dylan Raiola. The Huskers' starting quarterback for the whole season, Raiola is one of the most highly touted recruits in recent memory and has become the face of Nebraska's resurgence. His poise and playmaking ability will be pivotal against Boston College.

Fans and alumni are thrilled to see Nebraska back in the postseason after a lengthy drought, and the Pinstripe Bowl offers the perfect stage for the team to showcase how far they’ve come. As the countdown to kickoff continues, the excitement surrounding the game is palpable, with Huskers faithful expected to show up in force to support their team in the Big Apple.

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Tanner Johnson
TANNER JOHNSON

Tanner Johnson is a sports writer and journalist who has experience covering multiple sports, collegiate and professional. He reports on a national level using his knowledge of teams from all over the country. He has provided coverage for the Tennessee Titans, Tennessee Volunteers, Arkansas Razorbacks, and Florida State Seminoles. He is also a co-host of Triple Option A College Football Podcast. On this podcast, he provides a national coverage of college football and engages with fans and members of the media.

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