Photos: Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois Football

The 2023 Huskers take the field at Memorial Stadium.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi passes against the Nebraska defense.

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

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

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

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

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

Nebraska's Kai Wallin pressures NIU quarterback Rocky Lombardi.

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule on the sideline.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg runs against the Northern Illinois Huskies.

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

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

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

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.