Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg (10) outruns a Northern Illinois defender after a big gain in the first quarter of Saturday’s game in Lincoln. He replaced starter Jeff Sims, who injured an ankle against Colorado.Nebraska coach Matt Rhule visits with NU Athletic Director Trev Alberts before kickoff Saturday against Northern Illinois.Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone cuts up field en route to a touchdown against Northern Illinois Saturday night.Northern Illinois punter Tom Foley scrambles in the end zone after a bad snap Saturday in Lincoln. Despite pressure from Javin Wright (33) and Grant Tagge (56) he managed to get the punt off.Nebraska receiver Billy Kemp (left) blocks as teammate Gabe Ervin Jr. runs for extra yards during a play in the second quarter of Saturday’s game in Lincoln.Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone (24) gestures to the crowd after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of Saturday’s game against Northern Illinois.Nebraska running back Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) hangs onto the football as he stretches across the goal line to score during the second quarter of Saturday’s game against Northern Illinois.Nebraska receiver Alex Bullock grabs a hold of the facemask of Northern Illinois defender Jacob Finley (20) during the second quarter of Saturday’s game in Lincoln. Bullock was flagged on the play, which nullified a nice gain.Nebraska 5-star recruiting target Brandon Baker before the start of Saturday’s game against Northern Illinois.Nebraska cornerback Quinton Newsome (6) gets the crowd fired up before the start of Saturday’s game against Northern Illinois. The team entered the stadium from the northeast for the first time.Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg (10) out runs Northern Illinois defenders en route to a fourth quarter touchdown Saturday in Lincoln.Nebraska receiver Marcus Washington breaks away on a pass play during the third quarter of Saturday’s game against Northern Illinois.Nebraska defender Luke Reimer (4) grabs Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi during a play in the third quarter of Saturday’s game.Lights, drones, fireworks and fire that were part of the show to start the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game against Northern Illinois.Pilots wait to be recognized by Nebraska fans before the start of the fourth quarter Saturday, after performing a flyover before the start of the game.Nebraska running back Gabe Ervin Jr. tries to break away from Northern Illinois defender JaVon Byrd (2) during a play in the third quarter of Saturday’s game in Lincoln.Northern Illinois tight end Chris Carter is stopped by Nebraska defender Quinton Newsome (6) during the second quarter of Saturday’s game in Lincoln.Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg (10) gets upended by Northern Illinois defenders during the third quarter of Saturday’s game in Lincoln.A Northern Illinois receiver can’t escape the ankle tackle of Luke Reimer (4) as teammate Malcolm Hartzog (13) moves in during the third quarter of Saturday’s game in Lincoln.
