Utah came out on top at the Las Vegas Bowl in Allegiant Stadium, dominating the Huskers 44-22. The Huskers went into the bowl with a 7-5 record, while the No. 15 Utes came to the New Year's Eve game with a 10-2 record this season. NU is now 27-28 all-time for bowl games.

The Miami Hurricanes and Ohio State Buckeyes play on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in the Cotton Bowl.

Despite a strong start, the Huskers quickly collapsed, falling big 44-22.