Nebraska Unveils Blackshirts Logo for Midfield in Blackout Game vs. Washington
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Nebraska will host its second annual blackout game against Washington on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium, featuring the Blackshirts logo at midfield and an all-black theme for jerseys, stadium, and crowd.
- The Huskers are coming off back-to-back losses to Indiana and Oregon and are aiming to use the bye week to reset and prove themselves by securing a crucial win to build momentum for the rest of the season.
- Head coach Matt Rhule highlighted defensive lineman Anthony Jones Jr.'s leadership and ownership mentality after the Oregon loss, emphasizing the need for more players to adopt that mindset to keep College Football Playoff hopes alive.
- The blackout game also serves as a key recruiting event, with numerous prospects attending to experience the electric atmosphere, making a victory especially important to impress potential future players.
