Nebraska Football to Wear New Black Alternates on Halloween

The next edition of an alternate uniform is here for Nebraska football.

The Huskers unveiled black alternates in a video on Saturday. According to a Nebraska Athletics release, the uniform is built around the theme "Our Red Burns Brighter," and "blends the energy and intensity of playing under the lights with the winning tradition that Nebraska has built inside Memorial Stadium."

Here is how that release describes the uniform:

"A black base provides the backdrop for metallic red accents inspired by the glow of flames, fireworks and the vibrant red that shines throughout Memorial Stadium on game day. The metallic red finishes evoke the brilliance of the stadium's nighttime entertainment, calling to mind images of synchronized light shows, as well as the fire tower flames in the end zone and red fireworks shining above the North Stadium scoreboard.

"The bottom of the back panel of the jersey features a custom perforated Block 'N', a nod to the drone shows that have quickly become a signature moment heading into the fourth quarter. Inside the collar, 'A Winning Tradition' lining serves as a tribute to the Huskers who have helped Nebraska win over 81 percent of its night games inside one of the cathedrals of college football, complemented by the traditional Block 'N' on the back collar.

"The jersey will be paired with a black helmet that features the debut of the iconic Huskers script in metallic red. The helmet features an 'A Winning Tradition' emblem on the back, echoing the lining inside the jersey collar. On top of the helmet, the metallic red stripe features the crop row pattern, which serves as a homage to the state’s agricultural heritage."

Essentially, the uniform is a black version of the new design unveiled earlier this summer. The biggest change is to the helmet, with the script Huskers replacing the N.

The alternates will be worn on Halloween against Washington, marking a second-annual Blackout game. NU leads the all-time series 5-4-1. This will be the first meeting between the two programs since the Huskers beat the Huskies 51-38 in Lincoln back in 2011.

Kickoff time for that contest has not yet been announced.

Fans can purchase the new black alternates shop.huskers.com. The Nebraska Football Premier Strategy Replica Jersey is listed for $140, with the youth version going for $80.

The last black alternate for Nebraska was in 2025 against USC. The Huskers lost that game in USC, which was also the last game for 22-game starter Dylan Raiola who left with a season-ending injury. NU also has worn black alternates in 2020 against Illinois, 2019 against Indiana, 2015 against Northwestern, and 2013 against UCLA.

The Huskers are 6-7 when wearing alternate uniforms since 2009, including 0-5 in black. Check out a full gallery from Nebraska Athletics on the new alternates below.

You can view the past alternates below.

2025 vs. USC

2022 vs. Georgia Southern

2021 vs. Buffalo

2020 vs. Illinois

2019 vs. Indiana

2018 vs. Illinois

2017 vs. Wisconsin

2016 vs. Northwestern

2015 vs. Northwestern

2014 vs. Illinois

2013 vs. UCLA

2012 vs. Wisconsin

2009 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette