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    BREAKING: Nebraska’s Bowl Game Opponent and Venue Have Been Revealed.

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    LAS VEGAS, NV – The 2025 college football season is set
    for an exciting conclusion for Nebraska fans, as the Huskers (7-5) have
    officially confirmed their bowl destination: the SRS Distribution Las Vegas
    Bowl. At 2:30 p.m. CT on December 31, at the impressive Allegiant Stadium,
    Nebraska will face a true challenge – the nationally ranked No. 15 Utah Utes
    (10-2).

    This announcement is more than just a confirmation of a
    year-end game; it promises to be an event that could shatter attendance records
    and place Nebraska in a significant test against a program renowned for its
    consistency.

    The Elite Opponent: The Utah Challenge


    Head Coach Matt Rhule expressed his respect for the
    opponent, emphasizing the stature of the Utes program: “The Las Vegas Bowl
    gives our football team the opportunity to visit a great city and compete in
    one of the nation’s best venues against an elite opponent. The University of
    Utah has been one of the top programs in the country over the past two decades
    and have had another outstanding season in 2025.”

    Utah, with its 10-2 record, represents one of the
    strongest teams Nebraska will have faced outside of its Big Ten schedule. They
    are a football team known for their stout defense, discipline, and ability to
    win major games. Facing a top-15 opponent will be a crucial measuring stick for
    Rhule’s program as it seeks to build momentum in the coming seasons. This is an
    opportunity for the Nebraska players to prove their development against an
    “Elite” level opponent, a challenge Rhule knows his players are
    “eager to play” and embrace.

    Bowl Selection Context: Big Ten’s Third Pick

    The selection of Nebraska by the Las Vegas Bowl occurs
    within a complicated yet meaningful Big Ten bowl selection landscape. Following
    the College Football Playoff, the Las Vegas Bowl was granted the third pick in
    the Big Ten’s bowl lineup.

    This year features a unique circumstance: the four
    incoming Pac-12 teams to the Big Ten are still bound by their original bowl
    contracts, which expire after this season. This sent USC to the Alamo Bowl and
    Washington to the LA Bowl. Meanwhile, projections placed Michigan in the Citrus
    Bowl and Iowa in the ReliaQuest Bowl. The Las Vegas Bowl exercised its choice
    after these major matchups and made the decision to select Nebraska (7-5) over
    Illinois and Minnesota. This choice reflects not only respect for Coach Rhule
    and the developing program but also an acknowledgement of the massive draw of
    the Huskers fan base.


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    Attendance Records Waiting to be Broken

    The excitement surrounding the Utes-Huskers matchup is
    not just about the on-field competition but also the potential to break
    spectator records.

    Athletic Director Troy Dannen praised the Nebraska fans:
    “Our football team has played from coast to coast this season, and Husker fans
    have flocked to each stop along the way and filled the stadium with Red! I am
    sure that the bowl game at Allegiant Stadium will be no different.”

    Estimates suggest NU consistently draws around 20,000
    fans when they play on the West Coast. Furthermore, Salt Lake City is only 420
    miles from Las Vegas, a short 5 1/2-hour drive for Utah’s dedicated fan base.
    This combination creates a ticket frenzy unlike any other.

    The current attendance record at Allegiant Stadium for
    the event is 32,515 (Wisconsin vs. Arizona State in 2021). However, the
    all-time Las Vegas Bowl record stands at 44,615, set in 2006 (BYU vs. Oregon).
    Given the favorable geography for both teams and the renowned passion of both
    communities, there is widespread consensus that this year’s Utes-Huskers game
    has “a pretty good chance of easily topping” the 44,615 mark, making
    it a historic event in terms of turnout.

    Head-to-Head History: Nebraska Leads 4-0

    The historical matchup between Nebraska and Utah heavily
    favors the Huskers, who hold a 4-0 record in the series. However, these
    meetings date back decades. The last time the two teams met was in 1992, when
    NU won 49-22 in Lincoln. Previous encounters occurred in 1968, 1980, and 1989.
    Notably, all four meetings took place at Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium, making
    this year’s contest in Las Vegas the first neutral-site/opponent-territory
    matchup.

    The Future of Coach Kyle Whittingham: A Major Question
    Mark

    Another intriguing aspect of the game is the question
    surrounding the future of Utah’s legendary Head Coach, Kyle Whittingham. He
    took over the program in 2005 after Urban Meyer’s departure and has since built
    an impressive dynasty in Salt Lake City. With a 177–88 record over 21 seasons
    as a head coach and a solid 11-6 bowl mark, Whittingham is an icon of
    consistency.

    However, a major question circulating among the fan base
    is whether the Las Vegas Bowl could be his final game at Utah. While
    Whittingham has made no official statements regarding retirement, every move he
    makes during this game will be closely monitored, adding another layer of
    historical significance to the year-end clash.

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    Ticket Information and Priority Access

    Given the anticipated high demand, Nebraska has
    established a priority ticketing process.

    Priority on-sale access is granted to Huskers Athletic
    Fund (HAF) members and Nebraska Football season ticket holders. This tiered
    priority on-sale begins on Monday, December 8 at 9 a.m. and will continue until
    tickets are sold out.

    The public can purchase tickets online beginning Monday,
    December 8 at 4 p.m., should tickets remain after the priority sales.

    All sales are online, and tickets will be delivered
    digitally. Ticket prices range widely, from $70 to $315 plus tax and fees,
    designed to accommodate the diverse needs of the fan base.

    The Las Vegas Bowl is more than just a year-end football
    game; it’s a confluence of high-quality football, potential record-breaking
    attendance, and an opportunity for Nebraska to solidify its standing on the
    national stage. As the clock winds down on 2025, all eyes in the college
    football world will be on Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

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