Fueling the Nebraska-Iowa Rivalry: Trash Talk and Chippy Chirping
The Nebraska-Iowa rivalry intensified as Nebraska safety Omar Brown expressed his dislike for Iowa, stating that he hates them and hopes Nebraska beats them every year. The game was described as "real chippy" with both teams engaging in trash talk. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule acknowledged the increased chippiness in college football after games and praised Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz for his classiness.