Higgins was right, as the Nebraska-sparked tension boiled over into the pregame coin toss. As Iowa's captains extended their arms for a traditional pregame handshake, the Huskers' captains refused to return the favor, collectively looking down or blankly ahead. Spicy.

A pre-game controversy overshadows Nebraska’s narrow loss to Iowa, sparking online backlash and raising questions about sportsmanship.

To say that Friday's college football clash between Nebraska and Iowa was intense would be an understatement. The Cornhuskers set the tone even before the game started as they pulled off an act that many football fans consider to be a major sign of disrespect for their opponents.