Scott Frost has held the position since December 2, 2017. Nebraska has had 34 head coaches in the program's history. Main article: List of Nebraska Cornhuskers head football coaches Following Osborne's retirement in 1997, Nebraska cycled through four head coaches before hiring state native Scott Frost in 2017. Osborne was named Devaney's successor in 1973, and over the next 25 years established himself as one of the best coaches in college football history with his trademark I-form offense and revolutionary strength, conditioning, and nutrition programs. In eleven seasons as head coach, Devaney won two national championships, eight conference titles, and coached 22 All-Americans, but perhaps his most lasting achievement was the hiring of Tom Osborne as offensive coordinator in 1969. Despite a span of 21 conference championships in 33 seasons, the Cornhuskers didn't experience major national success until Bob Devaney was hired in 1962. Between 19, Nebraska had five undefeated seasons and completed a stretch of 34 consecutive games without a loss, still a program record. The program's first extended period of success came just after the turn of the century. Notable among these are players Bob Brown, Guy Chamberlin, Tommie Frazier, Rich Glover, Dave Rimington, and Will Shields, and coaches Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne. Famous Cornhuskers include Heisman Trophy winners Johnny Rodgers, Mike Rozier, and Eric Crouch, who join 22 other Cornhuskers in the College Football Hall of Fame. NU's 19 title-winning teams are considered to be among the best in college football history. Nebraska claims 46 conference championships and five national championships ( 1970, 1971, 1994, 1995, and 1997), and has won nine other national championships that the school does not claim. Through 2019, the Cornhuskers rank seventh in all-time victories among FBS teams. Nebraska is among the most storied programs in college football history. Nebraska plays its home games at Memorial Stadium, where it has sold out every game since 1962. Only Rutgers is worse and that’s not a good thing.The Nebraska Cornhuskers football team competes as part of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, representing the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the West Division of the Big Ten. The Spartans are second-to-last in the Big Ten in both total offense and scoring offense. and Devine Ozigbo can continue their recent tears.ĭefensively, Nebraska has forced 11 turnovers in three games, which should bode well against a Michigan State team that struggles to move the ball. It will also be interesting to see if seniors Stanley Morgan Jr. It will be the toughest test for Scott Frost‘s offense since the Michigan game and it will be fascinating to see how freshman Adrian Martinez handles it. Michigan State, on the other hand, is a solid defensive team that leads the Big Ten in rush defense, while also being third in total defense and scoring defense. Nebraska has been dominant offensively, with seven straight games of more than 450 yards of total offense. When the Huskers and Spartans get together Saturday, it’s going to be strength against strength.