Nebraska Football 2013

Campus Location:
Lincoln, NE

First Year of Football:
1890

Conference:
Big 12

Conference Championships:
46

National Championships:
5

BCS Appearances:
3

Total Bowl Appearances:
45

Rivalries & Record:
Missouri (63-36-3)
Oklahoma (37-44-3)

Current Head Coach:
Bo Pelini

Home Stadium:
Memorial Stadium

Stadium Capacity:
81,067

Heisman Trophy Winners:
Johnny Rodgers
Mike Rozier
Eric Crouch

Famous Former Coaches:
Tom Osborne
Frank Solich
Bob Devaney

Other Notable Players:
Tommy Frazier
Grant Wistrom
Ahman Green

Mascot:
Herbie Husker, Lil' Red

Team Colors:
Scarlet & Cream

Fight Song:
"There is No Place Like Nebraska", "Hail Varsity"

Nebraska Football Tickets

Nebraska Cornhuskers 2013 Season Tickets - Lincoln   August 30, 2013	Memorial Stadium NE Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Wyoming Cowboys - Lincoln   August 31, 2013	Memorial Stadium NE Lincoln, NE
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles vs Nebraska Cornhuskers - Hattiesburg   September 07, 2013	USM MM Roberts Stadium Hattiesburg, MS
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles - Lincoln   September 07, 2013	Memorial Stadium NE Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs UCLA Bruins - Lincoln   September 14, 2013	Memorial Stadium NE Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits - Lincoln   September 21, 2013	Memorial Stadium NE Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini - Lincoln   October 05, 2013	Memorial Stadium NE Lincoln, NE
Purdue Boilermakers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers - West Lafayette   October 12, 2013	Ross Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers - Minneapolis   October 26, 2013	TCF Bank Stadium Minneapolis, MN
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Northwestern Wildcats - Lincoln   November 02, 2013	Memorial Stadium NE Lincoln, NE
Michigan Wolverines vs Nebraska Cornhuskers - Ann Arbor   November 09, 2013	Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans - Lincoln   November 16, 2013	Memorial Stadium NE Lincoln, NE
Penn State Nittany Lions vs Nebraska Cornhuskers - University Park   November 23, 2013	Beaver Stadium University Park, PA
Parking Pass Only Penn State Nittany Lions vs Nebraska Cornhuskers - University Park   November 23, 2013	Beaver Stadium Parking Lots University Park, PA
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Iowa Hawkeyes - Lincoln   November 29, 2013	Memorial Stadium NE Lincoln, NE

The Nebraska Cornhuskers played their first season in 1890, since then the program has transformed into a powerhouse program and a staple of the Big 12.  The Cornhuskers have used their option style to produce a hard nose image, and the style can most fittingly be described as a 3 yards and a cloud of dirt.  The power I , and wishbone formations have won championships for this program, but with developing defenses, and the direction of new coach Bo Pelini, a more “west coast” style offense should take form.  The Cornhuskers have been referred to as many names during their time.  They have been nicknamed the “bugeaters”, “tree planters”, “Nebraskans”, “Rattlesnake Boys”, “Antelopes”, “Old Gold Knights”, and “Cornhuskers”. 

            In the 70’s, The Cornhuskers were the top team in the nation year in and year out, and a brutal rivalry developed between NU and OU.  Both teams ran the option, and NU coach Tom Osborne and OU coach, Barry Switzer developed a friendly rivalry.  Osborne would become the legend of Nebraska coaching, and coached at Nebraska for 24 years.  During the duration of their program, Nebraska has won a total of 5 national championships and 46 conference championships.  In 2008, Bo Pelini was selected to coach Nebraska.  In his first year he went 8-4 and took the ‘Huskers to a Gator bowl appearance and victory against Clemson. 

            Husker tradition is rich and deep as most truly successful college football programs are.  Game days in Lincoln bring in a mixed crowd of farm boys, and city kids, all there to cheer on the Huskers.  The Pride of Nebraska Marching Band leads the crowd, along with Herbie Husker and Lil’ Red.  Fans pack the 81,000 seat Memorial stadium and stand as “Hail Varsity” and “There is no place like Nebraska.”  The 2009 season looks to start with a bang, as Nebraska looks to be a potential contender in the North.  With good leadership on the field, and the coaching of Pelini, look for this program to turn around.