Photos: Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois Football

Images from the Huskers' home opener, a win against the Huskies

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Nebraska prevailed against Northern Illinois 35-11 Saturday in a night game in Lincoln.  The images below are from USA Today Sports' Dylan Widger and KLIN's Kenny Larabee. Go to the HuskerMax game page for all the coverage and commentary.

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The 2023 Huskers take the field at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg huddles with teammates during warmups before the game against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Memorial Stadium.

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It was the first home game for new head coach Matt Rhule.

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Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims warms up before the game against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg runs against Northern Illinois Huskies linebacker DaRon Gilbert during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. 

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Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Rocky Lombardi hands the ball off to running back Antario Brown as Nebraska linebacker Luke Reimer defends during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg throws against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the second quarter of the game.

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Nebraska wide receiver Billy Kemp IV celebrates with offensive lineman Bryce Benhart after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska running back Gabe Ervin Jr. runs for a short first-quarter gain.

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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg rushes for 16 yards in the second quarter.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches from the sideline during the second quarter of the game.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg rushes for a 9-yard first-quarter gain.

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Nebraska kicker Tristan Alvano kicks an extra point in the second quarter.

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Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi is sacked by Nebraska linebacker MJ Sherman during the second quarter of the game.

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Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone catches a pass for a gain of five yards in the second quarter.

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Nebraska linebacker MJ Sherman celebrates after a sack against the Northern Illinois Huskies.

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Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi passes against the Nebraska defense.

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Northern Illinois Huskies wide receiver Kacper Rutkiewicz is blocked by Nebraska defensive back Tommi Hill.

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Nebraska running back Gabe Ervin Jr. runs against the Northern Illinois Huskies.

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Gabe Ervin Jr. picks up 12 yards on a pass from quarterback Heinrich Haarberg in the second quarter.

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Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II scores against during the second quarter of the game against Northern Illinois.

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Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Northern Illinois.  

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Nebraska's Kai Wallin pressures NIU quarterback Rocky Lombardi.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule on the sideline.

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Northern Illinois running back Antario Brown is brought down by Nebraska linebacker Javin Wright and defensive back Phalen Sanford.

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Nebraska wide receiver Billy Kemp IV is tackled by Northern Illinois safety Nate Valcarcel.

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Nebraska linebacker Chief Borders celebrates with defensive back Phalen Sanford after a stop against the Northern Illinois Huskies.

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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg rushes for a 1-yard first down in the third quarter.

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Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi slides down before being sacked by Nebraska defenders Blaise Gunnerson and MJ Sherman.

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Gabe Ervin rushes for a short gain in the third quarter.

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Northern Illinois wide receiver Grayson Barnes is tackled by Nebraska defensive back Dwight Bootle II and linebacker Javin Wright.

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Nebraska wide receiver Alex Bullock gains 33 yards in the third quarter.

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Nebraska wide receiver Alex Bullock runs against Northern Illinois cornerback Jacob Finley during the third quarter of the game.

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Nebraska wide receiver Marcus Washington motions after gaining a first down.

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Nebraska running back Anthony Grant rushes for a 6-yard gain in the third quarter.

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Gabe Ervin Jr. rushes for 12 yards in the fourth quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg runs against the Northern Illinois Huskies.

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Nebraska wide receiver Marcus Washington hauls in an 11-yard pass in the fourth quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg hands the ball off to running back Anthony Grant during the third quarter of the game.

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Nebraska Huskers celebrate after a touchdown by running back Anthony Grant in the fourth quarter.

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Northern Illinois Huskies head coach Thomas Hammock and Nebraska Huskers head coach Matt Rhule greet each other at midfield after a 35-11 win by Nebraska at Memorial Stadium.