Gallery: Nebraska Football Falls to Maryland as Time Expires

Images from the Huskers' narrow loss to the Terrapins

Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI | Nov 11, 2023

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Nebraska fell 13-10 to Maryland on a field goal as time expired Saturday in Lincoln. Go to the HuskerMax game page for all the coverage and commentary.

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Head coach Matt Rhule chats with quarterback Heinrich Haarberg prior to a play.

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Omar Brown and Marques Buford Jr celebrate a defensive stop in the first quarter.

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John Bullock (5) and Mikai Gbayor tackle Maryland's Roman Hemby.

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Quarterback Jeff Sims fakes a handoff to running back Emmett Johnson.

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Head coach Matt Rhule argues a pass interference that was not called.

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Marques Burford Jr (24) and Tommi Hill (31) break up Taulia Tagovailo's Hail Mary pass at the end of the first half.

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Jeff Sims (7) prepares for a pass.

08_Ty Robinson_FB vs Maryland 1111 — Amarillo Mullen

Ty Robinson (9) celebrates a Husker fumble recovery.

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Luke Lindenmeyer shouts after Nebraska recovers Maryland's fumble.

10_Ty Robinson_FB vs Maryland 1111 — Amarillo Mullen

Taulia Tagovailoa slips out of a Ty Robinson tackle.

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Jeff Sims throws toward Thomas Fidone II in the third quarter.

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Nebraska's Malcom Hartzog pushes Antwain Littleton II out of bounds.

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Jimari Butler gets Taulia Tagovailoa to run out of bounds.

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Nash Hutmacher and Marques Buford Jr celebrate a stop on 4th and 1.

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Ty Robinson celebrates Nebraska's second fumble recovery of the game.

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Chubba Purdy stiff-arms a Maryland defender on a run.

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Chubba Purdy was the third and final quarterback to see playing time for the Huskers.

Long Chris Long Tunnel Walk 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Former Husker Sgt. Chris Long leads the team out of the tunnel before the game.

Boerkircher Nate Boerkircher 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska tight end Nate Boerkircher rushes for an 11-yard gain on a fake punt during the first quarter of Saturday's game.

Bullock Alex Bullock 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska wide receiver Alex Bullock catches a pass for a short gain during the second quarter.

Grant Anthony Grant 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska running back Anthony Grant picks up 9 yards on a third-quarter carry.

Haarberg Heinrich Haarberg and Emmett Johnson 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg hands off to running back Emmett Johnson during the first quarter.

Sims Jeff Sims 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims runs for an 11-yard gain during the third quarter.

Herbie Husker 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Herbie Husker rides a tractor shooting T-shirts into the stands between the first and second quarters.

Johnson Emmett Johnson 1 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson picks up short yardage during the second quarter

Johnson Emmett Johnson 2 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Emmett Johnson takes off on a 29-yard run during the fourth quarter.

Purdy Chubba Purdy 1 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy is tackled after an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter.

Purdy Chubba Purdy 2 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska quaretrback Chubba Purdy reacts after his 11-yard gain.

Rhule Matt Rhule and Referee 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule shouts at an official during the fourth quarter.

Sims Jeff Sims and Nate Boerkircher 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims runs for 11 yards during the third quarter.

Nebraska Maryland line of scrimmage 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

The Huskers get ready to snap the ball against the Maryland defense.

Bonner Janiran Bonner 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska's Janiran Bonner scores on a 2-yard touchdown run in the third quarter/

Brown Omar Brown 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska defensive back Omar Brown prepares to bring down Maryland's Jeshaun Jones in the first quarter

Sims Jeff sims 2 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims drops back to pass.

Buford Marquese Burford and Mikai Gbayor 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska linebacker Mikai Gbayor and defensive back Marques Buford Jr. bring down Maryland's Roman Hemby in the first quarter.

Bullock Alex Bullock 2 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska wide receiver Alex Bullock can't quite come up with the catch on a pass from quarterback Heinrich Haarberg during the first quarter.

Fidone Thomas Fidone 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone turns upfield after catching a pass from quarterback Jeff Sims in the third quarter.

Johnson Emmett Johnson 4 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson runs for a short third-quarter gain.

Kemp Billy Kemp 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska wide receiver Billy Kemp IV prepares to catch a pass from quarterback Jeff Sims during the second quarter.

Purdy Chubba Purdy 3 2023 Nebraska-Maryland football — Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy scrambles for a 9-yard gain during the fourth quarter

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The Nebraska Cornhuskers marching band walks to the stadium before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.

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Three CH-47 Chinook helicopters fly over the field during the national anthem before the game.

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Former Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive guard Sgt. Chris Long leads the team onto the field before the game.

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Maryland head coach Mike Locksley and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talk before the game.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg passes during the first quarter.

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Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa looks to pass against the Nebraska defense during the first quarter.

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Maryland defensive back Dante Trader Jr. runs after intercepting a Heinrich Haarberg pass during the first quarter.

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Nebraska tight end Nate Boerkircher celebrates after a first down on a fake punt against Maryland during the first quarter.

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Maryland wide receiver Shaleak Knotts runs against Nebraska during the second quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg runs against Maryland linebacker Kellan Wyatt during the second quarter.

NU vs. MD 2023 - Jeff Sims 1st qtr — Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims looks back after running for a first down during the second quarter.

NU vs. MD 2023 - Roman Hemby runs Mikai Gbayor and John Bullock 2nd qtr — Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Maryland running back Roman Hemby runs against Nebraska's Mikai Gbayor and John Bullock during the second quarter.

NU vs. MD 2023 - Emmett Johnson runs 2nd qtr — Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson carries the ball during the second quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims looks to pass against Maryland linebacker Kellan Wyatt during the second quarter.

NU vs. MD 2023 - Tai Felton catches 2nd qtr — Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton catches a pass for a long gain against Nebraska defensive back Malcolm Hartzog during the second quarter.

NU vs. MD 2023 - Tai Felton scores 2nd qtr — Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton scores a touchdown against the Nebraska defense during the second quarter.

NU vs. MD 2023 - Billy Kemp and BEau brade 2nd qtr — Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska wide receiver Billy Kemp IV is brought down by Maryland defensive back Beau Brade during the second quarter.

NU vs. MD 2023 - Taulia Tagovailoa passes 2nd qtr — Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa passes during the second quarter.

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A Nebraska fan yells during a break before the fourth quarter.

Janiran Bonner TD 3Q 2023 Nebraska vs Maryland football USATSI_21873917 — Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Janiran Bonner scores Nebraska's only touchdown on a third-quarter run.

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Maryland running back Antwain Littleton II is stopped short of a first down on a fourth-down play by Nash Hutmacher (0), Javin Wright (33), and Tommi Hill (31) during the third quarter.

Nash Hutmacher after 3Q stop 2023 Nebraska vs Maryland football USATSI_21874373 — Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska defensive lineman Nash Hutmacher celebrates after getting a stop on fourth down during the third quarter.

Jeff Sims pass 3Q 2023 Nebraska vs Maryland football USATSI_21873908 — Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska's Jeff Sims passes during the third quarter.

Taulia Tagovailoa 3Q pass 2023 Nebraska vs Maryland football USATSI_21874372 — Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Taulia Tagovailoa passes during the third quarter for Maryland.

Jeff Sims run 3Q 2023 Nebraska vs Maryland football USATSI_21873905 — Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska's Jeff Sims runs the ball during the third quarter.

Ty Robinson fumble recovery 4Q 2023 Nebraska vs Maryland football USATSI_21873825 — Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9), linebacker Luke Reimer (4), and defensive back Isaac Gifford (2) celebrate after recovering a fumble during fourth quarter