Nebraska State Troopers Gear up for Gameday

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 (LINCOLN, NEB.)   —   Husker Football season is officially underway. As the excitement builds for Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium, Nebraska State Troopers will be partnering with several agencies to keep fans safe on and off the field.

“Husker Football season is a magnetic time of year, and our troopers are ready to make sure fans make it to and from the game safely, said Colonel Bryan D. Waugh, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Football is all about teamwork, from protecting the Quarterback to running the perfect route to make a catch. The Nebraska State Patrol is no different. Our troopers will be working with several law enforcement agencies to keep the event safe. We are proud to be a part of providing gameday safety in numerous capacities.”

The Nebraska State Patrol works closely with partner agencies on several aspects of gameday operations. Troopers partner with the Lincoln Police Department, Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, UNL Police Department, and the Nebraska Department of Transportation to keep fans safe as they travel to and from the game, as well as in and around Memorial Stadium.

To assist with traffic flow entering Lincoln, the NSP Aviation Support Unit will offer their eyes in the sky to relay information to troopers on the ground. Fans can also hear live traffic reports from Trooper Brett before and after the game on Huskers Radio Network stations throughout the state.

Inside the stadium, troopers, deputies, and officers, team-up to keep the gameday experience safe. Any fan in need of assistance during the game can contact any member of law enforcement or event staff. Fans can also text 402-472-0800 to get assistance inside the stadium.

NSP’s portion of this effort is made possible thanks in part to grant funding from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office. As the season continues, NSP encourages anyone who observes a reckless driver or anyone in need of non-emergency roadside assistance to call the Nebraska State Patrol Highway Helpline by dialing *55.