Nebraska’s Blackout is back, and this time the Huskers are giving the look a fresh twist for Oct. 31 against Washington at Memorial Stadium.
The program unveiled the 2026 alternate uniform after wearing black against USC on Nov. 1, 2025, and the new version keeps the same general vibe as the home and away jerseys Nebraska released in June. But the helmet is where the most noticeable changes show up.
Instead of the familiar Block “N,” Nebraska went with the throwback Huskers script in metallic red. The shell also has a speckled, paint-splatter-like finish, and “GBR” sits above the facemask in place of the usual “Huskers” wordmark.
The rest of the uniform is built around the night-game atmosphere Nebraska is clearly leaning into. The jersey’s back panel includes a custom perforated Block “N,” a nod to the drone shows that have become a signature moment before the fourth quarter.
Inside the collar, the phrase “A Winning Tradition” pays tribute to former Huskers who helped Nebraska win more than 81 percent of its night games inside Memorial Stadium. The traditional block “N” is also placed on the back collar.
The school is also pushing the blackout theme for the fan base. Nebraska is expected to ask supporters to fill Memorial Stadium in black on Oct. 31, leaving the scarlet and cream behind for the night.
Fans can buy the new Blackout uniforms through Huskers.com.
This will be the sixth time Nebraska has worn black. The Huskers are 0-5 in those games, including a 21-17 loss to USC at Memorial Stadium last season. The other black-uniform games also ended in defeats: Illinois in 2020, Indiana in 2019, Northwestern in 2015 and UCLA in 2013.
The Washington matchup comes against an opponent that went 9-4 in 2025. Nebraska has not won nine games since 2016.
The Oct. 31 game is listed as a TBA kickoff, though the Blackout release suggests a night game is in the works.
Nebraska’s 2026 schedule includes: Sept. 5 vs.
Ohio, 11:00 a.m. CDT, FS1
Sept. 12 vs. Bowling Green, 6:00 p.m.
CDT, FS1 Sept. 19 vs.
North Dakota, 6:15 p.m. CDT, Big Ten Network
Sept. 26 vs. Michigan State, TBA
Oct. 3 vs. Maryland, TBA (Homecoming)
Oct. 10 vs. Indiana, TBA
Oct. 17 vs. Oregon, TBA
Oct. 31 vs. Washington, TBA (Blackout)
Nov. 6 vs. Illinois, 7:00 p.m.
CST Nov. 14 vs Rutgers, TBA
Nov. 21 vs. Ohio State, TBA
Nov. 27 vs. Iowa, 11:00 a.m.
CST
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