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FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos speaks during an NCAA college football news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Moos abruptly announced his retirement Friday, June 25, 2021, saying he will step down next week.The announcement came as a surprise because the 70-year-old Moos has said publicly he wanted to stay in the job until he was comfortable the Cornhuskers football program had been turned around. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos retiring after 3 years

By Eric Olson Jun. 25, 2021 12:44 PM EDT

Huskers, Northwestern to open '22 football season in Ireland

May. 20, 2021 12:22 PM EDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern will play Nebraska in Ireland to open the 2022 football season. The schools said Thursday that the game...

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, in Lincoln, Neb. Adrian Martinez will be a rare four-year starting quarterback at Nebraska this fall and yet, for all his experience, he's one of the team's biggest mysteries. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Nebraska counting on sharper Martinez in 'prove it' season

By Eric Olson Apr. 29, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, file photo, Nebraska head coach Bob Devaney is carried off the field by his victorious players after Nebraska defeated Oklahoma 35-31 in an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla. Reports that Nebraska wants to back out of playing at Oklahoma this season didn't sit well with one of the stars of the 1971 Game of the Century. The game scheduled Sept. 18 in Norman, Oklahoma, would mark the 50th anniversary of Nebraska's 35-31 win over the Sooners in a clash of the Nos. 1 and 2 teams in the nation. (AP Photo/File)
Huskers looked at backing out of game at Oklahoma

By Eric Olson Mar. 12, 2021 04:54 PM EST

FILE - This Dec. 9, 2017, file photo shows Army's Ahmad Bradshaw holding up the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy after Army defeated Navy in an NCAA college football game in Philadelphia. Army coach Jeff Monken is focused on one thing _ capturing the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. The Black Knights can take the first step toward winning the coveted hardware, emblematic of supremacy among the three service academies, when Air Force visits Michie Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Army left out in Bowl Day marred by cancellations, opt outs

By Pat Graham Dec. 20, 2020 07:02 PM EST

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) throws as pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Gophers, missing 33 players, stun Huskers 24-17 after layoff

By Eric Olson Dec. 12, 2020 03:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2020, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck looks at his bench during an NCAA college football game with Michigan in Minneapolis. Minnesota is among 10 of the 14 Big Ten football teams sitting at two wins entering the final weekend of the regular season. The statistical anomaly begs the question of whether it's difficult for those teams to stay motivated in a season that brought unique challenges because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
What's my motivation? Stakes low for 2-win Big Ten teams

By Eric Olson Dec. 10, 2020 04:58 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws against Purdue during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Nebraska defeated Purdue 37-27. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Huskers look to stack wins; Gophers play after virus layoff

By Eric Olson Dec. 10, 2020 03:52 PM EST

Penn State head coach James Franklin walks along the sideline late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State, Nebraska both desperately seeking their 1st wins

By Eric Olson Nov. 12, 2020 01:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019 file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton, left, smiles at quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) after a 52-35 win over UCLA in an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles. BOth Helton and now-sophomore Slovis will return in November. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Week 10: Pac-12 begins in first monster schedule of season

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 06, 2020 03:43 AM EST

Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey runs from Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (57) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Northwestern looks to keep rolling against Nebraska

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 05, 2020 03:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Nebraska head coach Scott Frost looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in College Park, Md. The Big Ten will start playing football at what normally would be midseason. The coronavirus pandemic limited or eliminated most spring practices. Positive COVID-19 tests and precautions, along with uncertainty about whether there would even be a season, caused disruptions in summer workouts and preseason practices. (AP Photo/Will Newton, File)
Frustrated Huskers holding up in 'broken, messed up year'

By Eric Olson Nov. 02, 2020 05:19 PM EST

Nebraska linebacker JoJo Domann, top, and defensive back Marquel Dismuke, left, tackle Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fields, No. 5 Ohio St run away from Huskers in opener, 52-17

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 24, 2020 03:31 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Martinez turned back a challenge from Luke McCaffrey to win the starting quarterback's job for Nebraska's opener at No. 5 Ohio State, coach Scott Frost announced Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Finally! No. 5 Ohio State opens against rebuilding Nebraska

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 22, 2020 12:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 4, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings chief operating officer Kevin Warren talks to reporters after being named Big Ten Conference Commissioner during a news conference in Rosemont, Ill. After the Power Five conference commissioners met Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, to discuss mounting concern about whether a college football season can be played in a pandemic, players took to social media to urge leaders to let them play.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Big Ten, Pac-12 pull plug on fall football amid pandemic

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 11, 2020 01:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, Commissioner Larry Scott speaks during the Pac-12 NCAA college basketball media day in San Francisco. After the Power Five conference commissioners met Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, to discuss mounting concern about whether a college football season can be played in a pandemic, players took to social media to urge leaders to let them play. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Trump, coaches push for college football as cracks emerge

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 10, 2020 06:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2012, file photo, an Arizona State fan is all alone in the upper deck during an NCAA college football game against Washington State, in Tempe, Ariz. As lock-downs are lifted, restrictions on social gatherings eased and life begins to resemble some sense, sports are finally starting to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. Many college and pro sports teams already were dealing with declining ticket sales. The improved at-home experience, the emergence of wide-spread legalized betting and the changing social makeup of fan bases have been catalysts, while dynamic pricing, increases in parking and concession prices and a push toward luxury seating have exacerbated the problem.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
The Latest: 28 Clemson athletes, staffers test positive

By The Associated Press Jun. 19, 2020 06:36 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 5, 2019, file photo, Nebraska NCAA college football coach Scott Frost answers a question during a news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska football coach Scott Frost and men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg will donate a portion of their salaries to the athletic department's general operating fund to help offset revenue shortfalls because of the coronavirus pandemic. The athletic department said in a statement Thursday, June 18, 2020, the amount of the donations would be determined when the 2021 budget is closer to being finalized. Frost's salary is $5 million this year. Hoiberg is set to earn $3 million. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Frost, Hoiberg donating some pay to Nebraska athletics

Jun. 18, 2020 01:36 PM EDT

Sporting's mascot lion waves from the empty stands during the Portuguese League soccer match between Sporting CP and Pacos de Ferreira at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, June 12, 2020. The Portuguese League soccer matches are being played without spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Antonio Cotrim/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Inter Miami tests positive for COVID 19

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2020 08:32 AM EDT