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Why Nebraska Football Won’t Have Alternate Uniforms in 2024
During his appearance on the Sports Nightly radio show, Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule said the Huskers will not wear an alternate uniform in the 2024 season.
Rhule said “there’s no alternate uniform this year.” Nebraska has worn one alternate uniform per year since 2012.
Due to design and production lead times needed to make the 125+ uniforms for the team, plus all of the retail merchandise, Nebraska and Adidas work two years ahead. This means any decisions on alternate uniforms for 2024 were made in 2022.
Coach Rhule did not go into detail on why “there was nothing planned for this year”, simply saying it “was just sort of a philosophical decision.”
Personally, I think “philosophical decision” is Rhule’s polite way of alluding to who made the ultimate decision: former Athletics Director Trev Alberts. While I’ve long believed that Alberts was not a fan of Nebraska wearing alternate uniforms – he was a big proponent of maintaining a consistent “brand” across all of NU’s teams – I will acknowledge that Alberts was pretty busy in at this point two years ago.
For perspective, let’s flash back to the summer/fall of 2022:
Phew. I can see why Alberts would have been too busy for something like alternate uniforms.
But, good news! In 2022, it was clear Nebraska was on track to have its 400th consecutive sellout at some point in the 2024 season. The Huskers could bring back the 1962 throwbacks they wore for the 300th sellout in 2009. Most fans would be perfectly happy with the decision, and the “order alternate uniforms” box* would be checked off Trev’s to-do list.
*The original alternate uniforms from 2009 – helmets, jerseys, and pants – were auctioned off to fans after the game. Therefore, new uniforms would need to be ordered.
And yet, for some unknown reason, that didn’t happen. I have no idea why, but I have three possibilities (and my DMs are open to anybody who would like to discreetly share details). This is where I’m unsure of what happened next.
Today, Husker stores are selling a Frank Solich tribute jersey. While Solich was not on the 1962 varsity team (his playing career was 1963-65), the jersey looks a lot like what Nebraska wore in 1962 (and again in 2009).
Maybe the timing is a coincidence. It is quite possible that Nebraska is choosing to honor a former player, assistant, coach, and still very beloved Husker with a one-off replica jersey. Maybe it’s an NIL deal! Or, maybe – at some point – the plan was to do 1962 throwbacks for 2024, but something fell through.
We’ll likely never know what happened. Regardless, NU missed the window to get alternate uniforms for 2024.
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So, now what?
Could NU wear a previous alternate uniform? We know from multiple recruiting photoshoots that a handful of Blackshirt alternate jerseys from 2019 and 2020 still exist in the NU equipment room.
I don’t know if they still have enough to outfit the entire team for a “blackout” game in 2024. Probably not, but you never know.
In his radio show, Matt Rhule noted that “if our players had their druthers, they would definitely … come out white on white one game, or red on red one game.”
As I’ve previously written, his Baylor teams went monotone in 16 of his 39 games at Baylor. Maybe a color rush game becomes a reward for an upset or complete victory?
What does all of this mean for 2025? We know Nebraska chose to not do alts for 2024. Rhule said Adidas is currently working with NU (he specifically named equipment manager Jay Terry and NU’s marketing team) on an alternate for 2026.
But what about 2025? This would be another decision made by Trev Alberts (presumably with input from Rhule), so who knows if Alberts made a “philosophical decision” to sit out 2025 as well. If Nebraska does end up with an alternate uniform in 2025, expect it to be tame.
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As for me, I’m perfectly fine with Nebraska not having an alternate uniform this year.
While I’m a little disappointed that Nebraska once again blew an opportunity to go all out to celebrate an important milestone, I’m well aware of Adidas’ history of failures. Avoiding another Noid is always a win in my book.
On his radio show, Rhule – who played at Penn State under Joe Paterno – said “many people know that I’m a traditionalist. I love seeing traditional uniforms.”
I agree. Nebraska can – and usually does – look much worse with its non-throwback alternatives than the iconic scarlet and cream uniforms.
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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – The Nebraska Extension hosted a workshop Wednesday morning for ag producers, focusing on how to use drought monitoring and forecasting tools, assess drought impacts and risks, explore management strategies, and identify available resources.
Organizers say the goal is to help producers make more informed, timely decisions as changing weather patterns continue to affect soil moisture, crop conditions, and long-term planning.
The session also highlighted practical tools farmers can use to track drought development and adjust operations before conditions worsen.
“The really warm temperatures and strong wind just sucked the moisture out of the soil, out of the vegetation and this has been going on since at least October and were not going to come out of it over the night, it’s going to take a while to rebuild those moisture supplies even if we get average moisture it will be enough for vegetation but it won’t helped us recover what we’ve already lost,” said Deborah Bathke, Nebraska state climatologist.
Officials add that continued education and early planning are key to helping producers stay resilient through increasingly variable growing seasons.
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Adam Carriker is joined by HuskerOnline publisher Sean Callahan to break down the upcoming season for Matt Rhule and Nebraska football. Callahan gives unique insight on what Nebraska’s offense may look like, realistic expectation for quarterback Anthony Colandrea, if the offensive line is legit better, the new 4-2-5 defense, the undersized defensive line and if the Huskers will win more than seven games. Also, will Nebraska basketball make a Sweet 16 run again?
Hit the play button for that and more in this episode of the Carriker Chronicles. For a synopsis, scroll down.
Synopsis
In the latest installment of the Carriker Chronicles, Adam Carriker and Sean Callahan discuss the upcoming season for Nebraska football and why this year is so important. They explain that Year 4 under Matt Rhule is a big turning point because by now, the program should reflect his system, culture, and recruiting. If things are going to work long-term, this is the season where fans should really start to see it.
One of the first things they talk about is the overall vibe of the offseason. Callahan mentions that Nebraska has “closed the lab,” meaning the team is done experimenting and now fully focused on playing football. The expectation is that players understand the system better and can execute at a higher level without the outside distractions.
They also discuss the offense and what it might look like under Dana Holgorsen. While there may be some similarities to past systems, there will also be differences based on the players Nebraska has. Part of the conversation is quarterback Anthony Colandrea, and they set realistic expectations for him. He doesn’t have to be perfect, but he does need to be consistent, make plays with his feet and take care of the football.
The offensive line is another key topic. Callahan believes the group has improved this offseason, especially with players like Elijah Pritchett, who seems to be on the uptick. If the offensive line can protect the quarterback and create running lanes, it could make a huge difference for the entire offense. They also mention the running back room, which has potential but still needs to prove itself during the season.
On defense, Nebraska is expected to run more of a 4-2-5 scheme this year. This means more speed on the field, but it also raises questions about size, especially on the defensive line. One of the biggest concerns is whether the defensive front can hold up against physical teams. However, they point out that the secondary might be the strongest position group, which could help balance things out.
Special teams are briefly discussed, with the expectation that they will be solid but not necessarily a major strength or weakness. Recruiting is another area where Nebraska seems to be trending in the right direction, which is important for building long-term success.
They also touch on men’s basketball and whether the team can make another Sweet 16 run. While it’s possible, it will depend heavily on player development and who will replace those that have left.
To wrap it up, they debate whether Nebraska football will win more than seven games this season. It’s seen as a realistic but challenging goal. This is a critical year for Matt Rhule and the program, and fans should have a much clearer idea of the team’s future by the end of the season.
Program order
- 00:00: Intro
- 01:09: Sean Callahan Joins the Show
- 01:54: Year 4 Under Matt Rhule
- 04:04: Offseason Vibe: Closing the Lab, Focusing on Football
- 05:30: Dana Holgorsen: Similarities & Differences to Expect
- 07:30: Offensive Line: Offseason Improvements
- 09:45: Elijah Pritchett Spotlight
- 12:54: Running Back Room: What to Expect
- 15:20: Defensive Scheme: What to Expect This Year
- 18:53: Biggest Defensive Question Marks
- 22:10: Strongest Defensive Position Group
- 23:00: Special Teams Outlook
- 25:08: Recruiting Class Breakdown
- 27:45: Nebraska Basketball Preview
- 29:50: Over/Under: 7 Wins Next Season
- 31:18: Fan Questions
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Nebraska baseball team lost to Kansas 9-7 on Tuesday in front of a record crowd at Hoglund Park. The Huskers took an early lead on an RBI single by National Freshman of the Week Drew Grego. After giving up three unanswered runs, Nebraska rallied to go back in front on a 3rd-inning single by Will Jesske. Both Grego and Jesske finished with two hits in the game.
Kansas, however, took control in the middle innings. The Jayhawks got home runs from Tyson Owens and Josh Dykoff in the sixth frame. Both round-trippers came off NU relief pitcher Ty Horn. Kansas added insurance in the 7th inning before a late rally by the Huskers.
Nebraska trimmed a five-run deficit to two, but couldn’t complete the comeback on the road.
The Huskers’ loss is their second to the Jayhawks this season. Nebraska’s record drops to 31-10 overall.
Will Bolt’s team returns to action on Friday at Illinois. Game one is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in Champaign.
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