Our top college football teams that failed to win the national championship
So close, yet so far. Here are the best college football teams that did not walk away with a national championship.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
5th in Big Ten - West
If Big Ten football did a Zoom call (1:23)
How Christian McCaffrey and his brothers are staying football-ready
A local park now doubles as a playing field for McCaffrey and his brothers who play quarterback at Michigan and Nebraska.
College football's best 'one-hit wonders': Kenny Trill, Trevor Knight beats Saban and more
Remember when Texas A&M's Kenny Hill looked like the next Johnny Football? Or when Trevor Knight dominated Alabama's defense? Here are some of our favorite out-of-nowhere performances.
Nebraska backup QB Vedral set to transfer
Quarterback Noah Vedral, who started two games last season at Nebraska, has entered the NCAA's transfer portal as a graduate student and will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Darrion Daniels' NFL draft profile (0:45)
Nebraska legends shine in virtual spring game
Quarterbacks Tommie Frazier and Eric Crouch led the way in Saturday's simulated Red-White spring game.
What will it take for the Horns and Huskers to really be back?
We've all heard the hype, but here are the areas Texas and Nebraska must improve to live up to their top-25 projections.
Tua at USC? Joe Burrow at Nebraska? Recent recruiting 'What Ifs' that would change college football
What would have happened to the balance of power in the Pac-12 had Alabama's star QB chosen USC? Imagine if Joe Burrow got an offer from his dad's alma mater, Nebraska? And what if Justin Fields stuck with his original Penn State pledge?
Reliving the great 'What if' moments from classic college football games
Our experts think back on how one decision or injury could have changed the course of classic college football games.
Nebraska to stream virtual spring game online
Nebraska fans can scratch their football itch Saturday when the school's athletic department streams a virtual spring game on its social media platforms.
'Pecan pie that Bo Schembechler hates,' Dabo's Pig Outs and some dadgum asparagus: Inside coaches' cookbooks
Did you know that Bo Schembechler hated Vince Dooley's pecan pie? Or that Jim Harbaugh has a sourdough crab dip recipe? Welcome to the delightful -- and sometimes weird -- world of college football coaches' cookbooks.
Two Nebraska players expelled after sexual misconduct policy violation (1:13)
Two former Cornhuskers expelled from Nebraska
Redshirt freshmen Katerian LeGrone and Andre Hunt, who were no longer on the Cornhuskers roster, have been expelled from Nebraska, according to documents obtained by ESPN.
Celebrate National Nebraska Day with historic moments from the heartland
From the Huskers' dominance in NCAA volleyball to Doug McDermott's heroics, we celebrate National Nebraska Day with some memories.
Is it Frost or bust for Nebraska Football? (1:44)
What college football's 64-team playoff bracket would look like
Missing the NCAA tournament and spring football? Well, here's an early look at what might happen if Mike Leach had his way and we had a 64-team college football playoff.
Dickerson, McNair among 2020 college HOF class
SMU running back Eric Dickerson, Nebraska quarterback Eric Crouch and late Alcorn State quarterback Steve McNair headline the 17 players and two coaches in the 2020 College Football Hall of Fame class.
Huskers add football players to basketball team
Nebraska has added two football players -- quarterback Noah Vedral and offensive tackle Brant Banks -- for the Big Ten basketball tournament.
Nebraska sets social media plan to aid Huskers
In an effort to help athletes promote their brands professionally through social media, Nebraska announced a trailblazing program Tuesday that is based on capitalizing on a decision to allow NCAA athletes to profit off of their own name and likeness.
Nebraska WR Spielman taking leave of absence
Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman is taking a leave of absence for a personal health matter.
Two D-linemen make history with sub-4.8 40s
Nebraska's Khalil Davis and Oklahoma's Neville Gallimore are the only 300-pound defensive linemen to clock a sub-4.8 40 since 2006.
NFL draft's Spider-Man meme: The other Lamar Jackson
There's the MVP QB Lamar Jackson, and then there's the Nebraska cornerback navigating the NFL draft process this spring. Is there enough room in the NFL for two Lamar Jacksons?
Find Tickets
- Nebraska vs Purdue BoilermakersMemorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) -Tickets as low as $58
- Buy Nebraska tickets with VividSeats
- Other Games
2019 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 13-1 |
| Penn State | 7-2 | 11-2 |
| Michigan | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Indiana | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Michigan State | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 3-9 |
| Rutgers | 0-9 | 2-10 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Wisconsin | 7-2 | 10-4 |
| Minnesota | 7-2 | 11-2 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 10-3 |
| Illinois | 4-5 | 6-7 |
| Purdue | 3-6 | 4-8 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Northwestern | 1-8 | 3-9 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards212.682nd
Rushing Yards203.330th
Points For28.0Tied-167th
Points Against27.8Tied-64th
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zavier Betts | WR | Signed | 84 |
| Turner Corcoran | OT | Signed | 84 |
| Henry Gray | S | Signed | 82 |
| Keyshawn Greene | OLB | Signed | 82 |
| Omar Manning | WR | Signed | 81 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | N. Suh | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2009 | N. Suh | Bronko Nagurski Award |
| 2009 | N. Suh | Outland Trophy |
| 2009 | N. Suh | Lombardi Award |
| 2001 | E. Crouch | Davey O'Brien Award |