Photos: Iowa football's late comeback isn't enough to beat Nebraska

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Alex Padilla (8) throws a pass downfield during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) drops back in the pocket and throws an incomplete pass during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Alex Padilla (8) fumbles the ball after a tackle by Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Eteva Mauga-Clements (5) during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) is brought down by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Myles Farmer (8) after a big run during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Trey Palmer (3) catches a deep bomb for a touchdown during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes player take the field during the Swarm before their home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) stretches to cross the goal line for a touchdown during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes came up short against the Cornhuskers 24-17. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Alex Padilla (8) walks off the field, dejected, after the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes came up short against the Cornhuskers 24-17. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) walks out to his parents during the senior recognition ceremony before the Nebraska game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Riley Moss (33) raises his helmet to the crowd as his name is called during the senior recognition ceremony at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) lays on the ground after being sacked and fumbles the ball as Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive end Garrett Nelson (44) reaches out to recover the fumbled ball in the first quarter of the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) poses for a portrait with his parents during the senior recognition ceremony before the Nebraska game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) runs out to be recognized during senior day before the Nebraska game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Nick Phelps (45) becomes emotional on the sidelines after being recognized during senior day before the Nebraska game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Ty Robinson (99) reaches up to block the pass from Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) in the first quarter of the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Riley Moss (33) breaks up the pass intended for Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Trey Palmer (3) in the first quarter of the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Alex Padilla (8) looks to pass the ball to Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) in the second quarter of the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) tackles Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Nate Boerkircher (49) as he catches the pass in the second quarter of the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Trey Palmer (3) catches the pass from Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) and runs it into the Iowa end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Nebraska Cornhuskers interim head coach Mickey Joseph celebrates with an assistant coach after winning over Iowa 24-17 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive end Garrett Nelson (44) holds up the Heroes Trophy and celebrates with his teammates after defeating Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

A fan hugs Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Ty Robinson (99) after the Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-17 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Myles Farmer (8) holds the Heroes Trophy and walks it over to Nebraska fans after the Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Matt Masker (18) smiles to the crowd as Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Myles Farmer (8) sings “Go Big Red” with fans after the Hawkeyes fell to the Cornhuskers at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

A Nebraska assistant coach says a prayer with a group of Nebraska players after defeating Iowa 24-17 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) dives to recover the ball he fumbled in the third quarter of the game against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) misses the pass from Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Alex Padilla (8) in the third quarter of the game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa assistant defensive coordinator Seth Wallace reacts to a call against the Hawkeyes in the fourth quarter of the game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts as he confronts a ref about a call made against Iowa in the fourth quarter of the game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

A fan reacts in the fourth quarter of the game as Iowa fails to throw a successful pass against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

A young Iowa fan reacts to a play in the fourth quarter during the Iowa vs. Nebraska game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Alex Padilla (8) throws a pass during warm-ups before the Iowa vs. Nebraska game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

The Iowa Marching Band performs the Nebraska school song before the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

An Iowa cheerleader reacts as he records himself during the swarm before the Iowa vs. Nebraska game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) reaches the football across the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) celebrates with his teammates after getting a touchdown for the Hawkeyes in the fourth quarter of the game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

A fan reacts after a call in favor of Nebraska in made in the fourth quarter of the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

A Nebraska fan cheers after the Hawkeyes went to a fourth down in the final minute of the game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Travis Vokolek (83) runs down the field celebrating his team’s touchdown during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Arland Bruce IV (10) makes a catch in the 4th quarter that was later ruled incomplete during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes came up short against the Cornhuskers 24-17. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Alante Brown (4) is taken out but manages to hold onto the ball during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes came up short against the Cornhuskers 24-17. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa fan Ava Swanson, 7, of Coralville, watches the game as her Hawkeyes sticker glitters on her cheek during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Noah Shannon (99) celebrates stopping a run for a loss during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes came up short against the Cornhuskers 24-17. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Alex Padilla (8) looks for a pass while under heavy pressure from the Nebraska pass rush during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes came up short against the Cornhuskers 24-17. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Marcus Washington (7) makes a catch in traffic during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes came up short against the Cornhuskers 24-17. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) springs free for a long touchdown run during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes came up short against the Cornhuskers 24-17. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) attempts to stiff-arm Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive end Garrett Nelson (44) during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes came up short against the Cornhuskers 24-17. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Noah Shannon (99) forces a rushed pass from Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Casey Thompson (11) during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes came up short against the Cornhuskers 24-17. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Fireworks burst in the afternoon sky over Kinnick Stadium before the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Nebraska Cornhuskers punter Brian Buschini (95) drives a punt downfield as the Hawkeyes are flagged for roughing the punter during the Hawkeyes’ home Big Ten Conference football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes came up short against the Cornhuskers 24-17. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Photos from Iowa football’s 24-17 loss to Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.