Lincoln had plenty to celebrate this past weekend as the University of Nebraska–Lincoln wrapped up a festive homecoming with a resounding 48-23 football victory over Maryland on October 3, 2026. The Cornhuskers’ commanding performance gave fans gathered in Lincoln a memorable homecoming highlight to cheer about.

Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, the university crowned its homecoming royalty during the festivities, with Burnside and Miller named this year’s homecoming king and queen, according to Nebraska Today. The dual celebration of an on-field blowout win and the beloved campus tradition of crowning royalty made for a spirited and joyful weekend across the university community.

Nebraska’s 25-point margin of victory over Maryland reflected a strong showing by the Cornhuskers, delighting the home crowd and giving the Lincoln community a weekend to remember. Homecoming weekends bring together current students, alumni, and longtime fans, and this year’s combination of a lopsided win and royal coronation gave everyone gathered plenty of reasons to celebrate.

Whether cheering from the stands at Memorial Stadium or taking part in the broader campus festivities, Lincoln residents and Husker faithful shared in a weekend that embodied school pride and community spirit — exactly what homecoming is meant to deliver.

Sources: ESPN, Nebraska Today