The Husker win on Saturday was pretty awesome, but it paled in comparison to the recognition of several "Gold Star" families before the game. For those who do not know, a gold star signifies losing a family member in military service. You can read more about the history of the Gold Star here.
Right after the national anthem on Saturday, 35 children each released a gold balloon to honor 22 men (their fathers) who died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. This was not the only activity for those families, the articles below describe the event further.