Nebraska faced its second straight top 25 opponent this week, traveling to Iowa for a New Year's Day showdown. The Huskers fell short 86-76.

Following the announcement of Maduro's capture, Nebraska and Iowa leaders took to social media to share their thoughts and reaction to the news.

From major blizzards to wild severe weather, 2025 was yet another crazy weather year for the Heartland. Here's a look at some of the more notable events.

The Huskers lose their second straight conference game after going cold in the final five minutes against the Hawkeyes

Nebraska football's first transfer portal targets are coming into focus for the Big Red in the opening hours of the 2026 window. The Huskers are set to host Iowa State offensive line transfer Brendan Black on Jan.

The model is also backing Nebraska (+14) to cover the spread against Utah and Iowa to win outright (+154) against Vanderbilt. Before locking in your college football picks for Wednesday, Dec. 31, be sure to check out the top college football betting picks from SportsLine's advanced computer model.