Memorial Stadium/Tom Osborne Field History

R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A Memorial Stadium/Tom Osborne Field History 38 Nebraska s continuing NCAA record of consecutive home sellouts passed the 250- mark in 2002 and reached 262 with seven home sellouts in 2003. On Sept. 7, 2002, against Utah State, Nebraska celebrated its 250th consecutive sellout. On Nov. 2, 2002, Nebraska set a singlegame home attendance record with 78,268 fans watching the Huskers battle conference rival Texas. In 2001, Nebraska set a singleseason home attendance record by totaling 622,36 fans. It was the second-best average home attendance in school history with 77,80 fans per game, trailing only the 77,878 fans per game in 2000. The streak of consecutive sellouts started on Nov. 3, 1962, when 36,501 attended the Homecoming contest against Missouri. The last non-sellout came Oct. 20, 1962, when the Huskers and Kansas State drew 30,701. With renovations for the 2000 season, Memorial Stadium's capacity was reduced by 113 seats to 73,918, which was down from the 7,031-seat capacity in 1999 but up from the 72,700 in 1998. Home attendance has averaged more than 75,000 fans per game for the past 31 years, as NU has ranked among the nation's attendance leaders for many years. In the fall of 1922, a drive for $30,000 in stadium construction funds was undertaken by faculty, students, alumni and friends of the University of Nebraska. The quota was over subscribed. The stadium was named Memorial Stadium to honor all Nebraskans who served in the Civil and Spanish-American Wars; the 751 Nebraskans who died in World War I; the 3,839 in World War II; the 225 in Korea; and the 22 in Vietnam. Construction was completed in a few more than 90 working days and Memorial Stadium was dedicated on Oct. 20, 1923, at the Homecoming game in which Nebraska was held to a scoreless tie by Kansas. Inscribed on the four corners of the stadium are the following words, written by former UNL professor of philosophy Hartley Burr Alexander: Southeast: "In Commendation of the men of Nebraska who served and fell in the Nations Wars." Southwest: "Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory." Northwest: "Courage; Generosity; Fairness; Honor; In these are the true awards of manly sport." Northeast: "Their Lives they held their countrys trust; They kept its faith; They died its heroes." As part of the continuing improvement of athletic facilities at the University of Nebraska, several major projects have been completed throughout the past 80 years enhancing the facility. The $1 million Hewit Center dining/study hall area was opened in March of 1985, underneath the West Stadium adjacent to the massive strength complex. The weight room and the Hewit Center were expanded and remodeled in 1989. Prior to the fall of 199, Nebraska installed two 17 feet high, by 23 feet wide replay boards, now known to Nebraska faithful as HuskerVision screens. Following the 1997 season, construction began on a $36-million improvement project which was completed during the 1999 season. Included in the improvements were the addition of the Don Bryant Media Facility and 2 skyboxes, each of which house 25 spectators on game day. In addition, club seating rose from approximately 350 to 1,500 per game. The improvement project also tripled the number of restrooms Memorial Stadium has been the home of the Huskers since 1923. Nebraska, which owns an impressive 33-102-13 record and a.763 winning percentage at Memorial Stadium, enters its 82nd home season at the historic stadium. The Huskers averaged 77,75 fans for seven home games during the 2003 season. on both the East and West sides of the stadium, doubled the number of concessions in both East and West concourses and included concrete repair and waterproofing throughout the stadium. The 1999 season also saw the introduction of FieldTurf as the playing surface at Memorial Stadium. The renovations raised the capacity of Memorial Stadium from 72,700 to 73,918. It is also noted that the original four inscriptions remained visible for generations to come. Construction on the new Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex began in the summer of 200. The complex on the North end of Memorial Stadium will include a new football locker room, new weight room and training facilities, new coaches offices for the football staff, as well as offices for athletic department administrative staff. The project will also provide Nebraska with a second indoor workout facility. Eighty-One Years In Memorial Stadium For the past 81 years, Nebraska football teams have gladly called Memorial Stadium home with an impressive 33-102-13 (.763) record posted by the Huskers in their home since it was opened in 1923. Under the Lights Nebraska s first night football game was Nov. 30, 1951, at Miami s Orange Bowl when the Huskers lost to the Miami Hurricanes, 19-7. Ironically, Nebraska s first night football game at home was the 1986 opener against another team from the Sun shine State, Florida State. Nebraska is 55-18-3 all time under the lights, including 17-2 at home.

N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R Memorial Stadium Improvements Listed below is the chronological order of Memorial Stadium expansion and improvement from the original 31,000-seat structure built in 1923: 196 Completion of Schulte Field House at north end of stadium (construction began in 191, but was interrupted by World War II). 196 South end zone section installed, making the stadium a horseshoe, raising capacity to the 8,000 mark. 1965 Center portion of north end zone section added, raising capacity to more than 53,000. 1966 Both wings of the north end zone added, raising capacity to more than 65,000 and making Memorial Stadium into a bowl. 1967 New press box, with guest section added, providing a beautiful and practical press facility. 1970 Installation of AstroTurf. 1972 South end zone extended, 9,00 seats added, raising capacity to 73,650. 1973 Athletic office building completed, housing dressing and training facilities for varsity football. 1977 Installation of new AstroTurf replacing the 1970 turf, and a new scoreboard over the North Stadium. 1980 Completed top deck of press box for additional photo and visiting radio/tv space. 1981 New West Stadium weight room and new visitor s locker room in the North Field House. 1982 Expansion of North Field House indoor practice area. 198 New artificial All-Pro Turf playing surface installed. 1985 Completion of Hewit Center (dining area/study hall) in West Stadium. Memorial Stadium's west side had renovations completed in 1999. The West Stadium now inlcudes 2 skyboxes that seat 25 spectators each, club-level seating for Husker fans and a press box that can accommodate 200 writers and nearly 00 media mem bers on game day. 1989 Expansion of strength complex and Hewit Center. 1992 New Astroturf-8 artificial turf installed. 199 Installation of Mitsubishi Instant Replay boards and completion of Michael Grace production studio (HuskerVision) in West Stadium. Remodeling of Section 1 to accommodate disabled, reduced seating to 72,700. 1995 South Stadium training room remodeled and new interview room and player lounge completed during season. 1997 Groundbreaking began on a $36-million stadium improvement project to take place over a two-year period. East concourse was renovated with new restrooms and concessions and stadium lights were installed on the east side. 1998 Stadium was rededicated on April 2, and the football field was named in honor of Hall of Fame Coach Tom Osborne, who retired as the winningest active coach in college football with a 255-9-3 career record. Lights installed on the west side. 1999 Stadium Improvement project completed, including 2 skyboxes, a club seating area, stadium view lounge, new press box and renovated concourses, concessions and restrooms. Seating raised to 7,056. FieldTurf installed in August, making Nebraska the first Division-I collegiate program to use the synthetic surface. 2000 Increased club seating reduces capacity to 73,918. 2001 Expansion of team meeting room/players' lounge near locker room in lower South Stadium. Expansion of HuskerVision and Hewit Center study area in West Stadium. 200 Additional lockers added to South locker room to house entire football squad during construction of Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex on north end of stadium. North Field House torn down in summer 200, and work on new project begins. The fi nishing touches of the latest Memorial Stadium im prove ment project were applied over the summer of 1999. Work began on the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex in the summer of 200. 385

R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A Memorial Stadium Team Records Largest Crowd, Conference Game 78,268; Texas, Nov. 2, 2002 Largest Crowd, Non-Conference Game 78,176; Utah State, Sept. 7, 2002 Most Home Games Won by Nebraska 8; 2001 Fewest Home Games Won by Nebraska 0; 197, 1951, 1957 Most Home Games Lost by Nebraska 5; 197, 1951, 1957 Biggest Victory Margin, Conference Game 63; 77-1; over Iowa State, Nov. 15, 1997 Biggest Victory Margin, Non-Conference Game 68; 68-0, over New Mexico State, Sept. 18, 1982 Most Points Both Teams, Conference Game 105 (Nebraska 63, Okla ho ma State 2, HC), Oct. 15, 1988 Most Points Both Teams, Non-Conference Game 105 (Nebraska 77, Arizona State 28), Sept. 16, 1995 Most Points by Nebraska, Any Game 77; vs. Arizona State, Sept. 16, 1995; vs. Iowa State, Nov. 15, 1997 Most Points by Nebraska, Conference Game 77; vs. Iowa State, Nov. 15, 1997 Most Points by a Conference Opponent 8; Oklahoma (8-0), Oct. 22, 199 Most Points by Nebraska, Any Quarter 8; vs. Colorado, Oct. 22, 1983 Most Points by Nebraska, First Half 63; vs. Arizona State, Sept. 16, 1995; vs. Iowa State, Nov. 15, 1997 Most Points by Nebraska, Second Half 55; vs. Colorado, Oct. 22, 1983 Biggest Losing Margin to a Conference Opponent 8; Oklahoma (8-0), Oct. 22, 199 Biggest Losing Margin to a Non-Conference Opponent 5; Minnesota (61-7), Oct. 6, 195 Most Yards Rushing, Game 677 (NCAA record); Nebraska vs. New Mexico State, Sept. 18, 1982 (78 att.) Most Yards Passing, Game 590; Louisiana Tech at Nebraska, Aug. 29, 1998 (6 comp., 68 att.) Most Total-Offense Yards, Game 883; Nebraska vs. New Mexico State, Sept. 18, 1982 (677 rush, 206 pass, 10 att.) Most First Downs by Rush, Game 36 (NCAA record); Nebraska vs. New Mexico State, Sept. 18, 1982 Most First Downs by Pass, Game 22; Louisiana Tech at Nebraska, Aug. 29, 1998 Most Total First Downs, Game (NCAA record); Nebraska vs. Utah State, Sept. 7, 1991 Fewest Yards Rushing Allowed, Game (-5); Nebraska vs. Kansas State, Oct. 16, 1976 (39 att.) Fewest Yards Passing Allowed, Game 0; many times, most recently, Nebraska vs. Oklahoma State, Oct. 10, 1992 Fewest Total-Offense Yards Allowed, Game 31; Nebraska vs. South Dakota State, Sept. 21, 1963 (-17 rush, 8 pass) Most Quarterback Sacks, Game 11; Nebraska vs. Oregon State, Sept. 30, 1989 (89 yards) Kickoff Return Yards, Game 28; Iowa State at Nebraska, Nov. 15, 1997 (10 returns) Punt Return Yards, Game 205; Nebraska vs. Utah State, Sept. 5, 1987 (6 returns) Turnovers, Game 8; Nebraska vs. Colorado, Oct. 21, 1967 ( fumbles lost, interceptions thrown); Texas A&M vs. Nebraska, Oct. 18, 200 (5 int., 3 fumbles lost) Most Interceptions Thrown, Game 7; Kansas State at Nebraska, Nov. 1, 1970 Most Penalties, Game 20; Notre Dame at Nebraska, Oct. 16, 198 (170 yards) Nebraska Record vs. All Opponents 33-102-13 (.763) Nebraska Record vs. Conference Opponents 198-59-5 (.765) Longest Nebraska Win Streak 7; 1991-98 Longest Nebraska Win Streak vs. Conference 28; 1991-98 Unbeaten Home Seasons 31 Perfect Home Seasons 25 Consecutive Sellout Crowds 262; 1962-present Current Nebraska Win Streak none Current Nebraska Conference Win Streak none Memorial Stadium as it appeared in 1931, just eight years after the original construction of the facility. The project required $30,000 in funding. 386

N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R Memorial Stadium Individual Game Records Most Touchdown Receptions 3; five times, most recently, Tracey Wistrom vs. Iowa, Sept. 23, 2000 Longest Touchdown Reception 98 (TD); Joe Stewart from Pete Woods, Missouri at Nebraska, Oct. 23, 1976 Most All-Purpose Yards 289; Rick Berns vs. Missouri, Nov. 18, 1978 (39 att.) Most Pancake Blocks 32; Toniu Fonoti vs. Texas Tech, Oct. 20, 2001 Most Tackles 30; Clete Pillen vs. Oklahoma State, Nov. 6, 1976 (1 UT, 16 AT) Most Tackles for Loss 7; Jim Skow vs. Missouri, Oct. 19, 1985 (0 yards) Most Sacks ; five times, most recently, Mike Rucker vs. Texas Tech, Oct. 19, 1996 (2 yards) Most Passes Broken Up 7, Ralph Brown vs. Colorado, Nov. 29, 1996 Most Interceptions 3; Dana Stephenson vs. Colorado, Nov. 1, 1969; Joe Blahak vs. Kansas State, Nov. 1, 1970 Longest Interception Return 95 (TD); Willie Greenlaw vs. Colorado, Nov. 12, 1955; Bill Kosch vs. Texas A&M, Sept. 25, 1971 Longest Kickoff Return 99 (TD); Joe Walker vs. Louisiana Tech, Aug. 29, 1998 Longest Punt Return 9 (TD); Bobby Newcombe vs. Missouri, Sept. 30, 2000 Longest Punt 93; Don Birdsey, Kansas State at Nebraska, Nov. 8, 1980 Most Field Goals 5; Brian Franco, Penn State at Nebraska, Sept. 26, 1981 (5 att.); Bruce Kallmeyer, Kansas at Nebraska, Oct. 31, 1981 (5 att.) Longest Field Goal 55; Chris Drennan vs. Northern Illinois, Sept. 9, 1989 Tracey Wistrom tied a Memorial Stadium record by hauling in three touchdown receptions in a win over Iowa on Sept. 23, 2000. Wistrom's three touchdown grabs helped Eric Crouch tie another Memorial Stadium mark with five touchdown passes on the day against the Hawkeyes. Most Yards Rushing 285; Mike Rozier vs. Kansas, Nov. 12, 1983 (31 att., TD) Most Rushing Attempts 38; Eric Bieniemy, Colorado at Nebraska, Nov. 3, 1990 (137 yards, TD) Most Rushing Touchdowns ; many times, most recently, Eric Crouch vs. Iowa State, Oct. 6, 2001 Longest Run 99 (TD); Gale Sayers, Kansas at Nebraska, Nov. 9, 1963 Most Yards Passing 590; Tim Rattay, Louisiana Tech, at Nebraska, Aug. 29, 1998 (68 att., 6 comp.) Most Pass Attempts 68; Tim Rattay, Louisiana Tech, at Nebraska, Aug. 29, 1998 (6 comp., 590 yards) Most Pass Completions 6; Tim Rattay, Louisiana Tech, at Nebraska, Aug. 29, 1998 (68 att., 590 yards) Most Passing Touchdowns 5; Steve Taylor vs. UCLA, Sept. 12, 1987 (15 att.); Eric Crouch vs. Iowa, Sept. 23, 2000 (13 att.) Most Interceptions Thrown 7; Lynn Dickey, Kansas State at Nebraska, Nov. 1, 1970 (7 att.) Most Total-Offense Yards 568; Tim Rattay, Louisiana Tech, at Nebraska, Aug. 29, 1998 (-22 rush, 590 pass) Most Total-Offense Attempts 7; Tim Rattay, Louisiana Tech, Aug. 29, 1998 (6 rush, 68 pass) Most Receiving Yards 05; Troy Edwards, Louisiana Tech at Nebraska, Aug. 29, 1998 (21 rec., 3 TD) Most Receptions 21; Troy Edwards, Louisiana Tech at Nebraska, Aug. 29, 1998 (05 yards, 3 TD) Rush end Mike Rucker tied a Memorial Stadium record with his four-sack performance in a win over Texas Tech on Oct. 19, 1996. 387

R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A Memorial Stadium Attendance Records Nebraska's NCAA-record sellout streak reached 262 games in 2002. The Huskers have sold out every home game since Nov. 3, 1962, Bob Devaney's first season as head coach. During the sellout streak Nebraska owns a 233-29 record for an.889 winning percentage. Huskers' Top 10 Home Crowds No. Attend. Opponent Date Result 1. 78,268 Texas Nov. 2, 2002 Lost, 27-2 2. 78,176 Utah State Sept. 7, 2002 Won, -13 3. 78,118 Notre Dame Sept. 8, 2001 Won, 27-10. 78,096 Kansas Nov., 2000 Won, 56-17 5. 78,070 Iowa Sept. 23, 2000 Won, 2-13 6. 78,058 Oklahoma State Aug. 30, 2003 Won, 17-7 7. 78,031 Oklahoma Oct. 27, 2001 Won, 20-10 8. 78,01 Missouri Oct. 12, 2002 Won, 2-13 78,01 Kansas State Nov. 15, 2003 Lost, 38-9 10. 78,008 Penn State Sept. 13, 2003 Won, 18-10 Top Crowd for Non-Conference Opponent 78,176 Utah State Sept. 7, 2002 Won, -13 Huskers' Top 10 Seasons' Average Overall Attendance (All Games) No. Year Games Record Total Average 1. 2002 1 7-7-0 1,009, 72,103 2. 1999 13 12-1-0 923,185 71,01 3. 2001 13 11-2-0 923,063 71,005. 1987 12 10-2-0 838,53 69,879 5. 1983 13 12-1-0 905,50 69,650 6. 1981 12 9-3-0 83,785 69,565 7. 1985 12 9-3-0 833,529 69,61 8. 1995 12 12-0-0 833,02 69,20 9. 1986 12 10-2-0 830,62 69,220 10. 1979 12 10-2-0 828,516 69,03 Huskers' Top 10 Seasons' Average Home Attendance No. Year Games Record Total Average 1. 2000 6 10-2-0 67,269 77,878 2. 2001 8 11-2-0 622,36 77,80 3. 2002 8 7-7-0 622,15 77,802. 2003 7 10-3 5,276 77,75 5. 1999 6 12-1-0 66,375 77,729 6. 1988 6 11-2-0 58,050 76,32 7. 197 7 9-3-0 53,388 76,31 8. 1983 6 12-1-0 58,005 76,33 9. 1989 7 10-2-0 53,089 76,298 10. 1981 6 9-3-0 57,655 76,276 10 Largest Crowds to See Nebraska Play No. Attend. Date Site Opponent Result 1. 110,753 9/1/02 University Park, Pa. Penn State 7-0 2. 93,781 1/3/02 Pasadena, Calif. Miami 1-37 (Rose Bowl) 3. 92,000 1/1/1 Pasadena, Calif. Stanford 13-21 (Rose Bowl). 85,30 9/25/82 University Park, Pa. Penn State 2-27 5. 8,585 9/27/80 University Park, Pa. Penn State 21-7 6. 8,086 9/10/88 Pasadena, Calif. UCLA 28-1 7. 8,012 10/23/99 Austin, Texas Texas 20-2 8. 83,308 11/1/03 Austin, Texas Texas 7-31 9. 82,000 1/2/67 New Orleans, La. Alabama 7-3 (Sugar Bowl) 10. 81,753 1/1/95 Miami, Fla. Miami 2-17 (Orange Bowl) 388

N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R A S K A N E B R Memorial Stadium Attendance/Streaks Nebraska Home Attendance, 193-2003 Home Home Overall Total Average Year Games Record Record Attendance Attendance 193 1-3 2-6-0 28,872 7,218 19 3 2-1 2-6-0 16,161 5,387 195 5 3-2 -5-0 7,371 1,87 196 2-2 3-6-0 122,072 30,518 197 5 0-5 2-7-0 12,10 28,82 198 5 2-3 2-8-0 171,776 3,355 199 5 2-3 -5-0 166,95 33,391 1950 5-0-1 6-2-1 178,881 35,776 1951 5 0-5 2-8-0 179, 35,889 1952 5 3-2 5--1 183,685 36,737 1953 5 2-3 3-6-1 170,568 3,11 195 5 3-2 6-5-0* 175,1 35,029 1955 5 2-3 5-5-0 170,975 3,195 1956 6 3-3 -6-0 197,517 32,920 1957 5 0-5 1-9-0 157,829 31,566 1958 5 3-2 3-7-0 150,795 30,159 1959 6 3-3 -6-0 182,565 30,28 1960 6 2- -6-0 199,973 33,329 1961 6 1--1 3-6-1 181,93 30,322 1962 6 5-1 9-2-0* 199,672 33,279 1963 6 5-1 10-1-0* 226,036 37,673 196 5 5-0 9-2-0* 232,38 6,77 1965 6 6-0 10-1-0* 322,255 53,709 1966 5 5-0 9-2-0* 318,6 63,689 1967 5 3-2 6--0 320,932 6,186 1968 5 2-3 6--0 335,532 67,106 1969 6 5-1 9-2-0* 00,668 66,778 1970 6 6-0 11-0-1* 03,667 67,278 1971 7 7-0 13-0-0* 73,36 67,621 1972 6 5-1 9-2-1* 56,868 76,15 1973 6 6-0 9-2-1* 56,726 76,121 197 7 5-2 9-3-0* 53,388 76,31 1975 7 7-0 10-2-0* 533,368 76,195 1976 6-2 9-3-1* 55,856 75,976 1977 7 5-2 9-3-0* 533,05 76,151 1978 6 5-1 9-3-0* 55,06 75,8 1979 6 6-0 10-2-0* 56,57 76,076 1980 7 5-2 10-2-0* 532,326 76,07 1981 6 5-1 9-3-0* 57,655 76,276 1982 6 6-0 12-1-0* 57,613 76,269 1983 6 6-0 12-1-0* 58,005 76,33 198 6 5-1 10-2-0* 57,280 76,213 1985 7 6-1 9-3-0* 531,738 75,963 1986 6 5-1 10-2-0* 56,187 76,031 1987 7 6-1 10-2-0* 533,107 76,158 1988 6 6-0 11-2-0* 58,050 76,32 1989 7 7-0 10-2-0* 53,089 76,298 1990 7 6-1 9-3-0* 533,67 76,239 1991 7 6-1 9-2-1* 533,715 76,25 1992 6 6-0 9-3-0* 57,12 76,187 1993 7 7-0 11-1-0* 529,521 75,66 199 6 6-0 13-0-0* 53,21 75,570 1995 7 7-0 12-0-0* 529,616 75,659 1996 6 6-0 11-2-0* 52,629 75,38 1997 6 6-0 13-0-0* 53,610 75,602 1998 7 6-1 9--0* 553,305 76,186 1999 6 6-0 12-1-0* 66,375 77,729 2000 6 6-0 10-2-0* 67,269 77,878 2001 8 8-0 11-2-0* 622,36 77,80 2002 8 6-2 7-7-0* 622,15 77,802 2003 7 6-1 10-3-0* 5,276 77,75 *Bowl game included. Nebraska's All-Time Best Home Winning Streaks No. Date Began Date Ended Consecutive Wins Ended By 1. 10-19-1991 10-31-1998 7 Texas, 16-20 2. 9-28-1901 10-20-1906 33 ISU, 2-1 3. 11-27-1998 11-2-2002 26 Texas, 2-27. 9-27-1969 11-23-1972 23 Okla., 1-17 5. 10-3-1981 11-17-198 21 Okla., 7-17 6. 10-26-1963 10-21-1967 20 Colo., 16-21 7. 9-3-1988 11-3-1990 19 Colo., 12-27 Nebraska saw the end of a 7-game home winning streak in 1998, with a 20-16 loss to Texas. The 7-game streak is the longest in school history and the fifthlongest in NCAA history, falling 11 victories shy of Miami's all-time mark of 58 consecutive home victories from 1985 to 199. The Huskers followed the Texas loss with 26 straight wins at Memorial Stadium, before a 27-2 win by the Longhorns in 2002. Nebraska owns a 101-6 record at Memorial Stadium in the past 16 years (1988-2003), and posted a 56-3 mark in the 1990s. Since 1980, Nebraska has posted a 15-13 record at Memorial Stadium. Included in that stretch are four of the seven longest home winning streaks in school history a 7-game streak from 1991 to 1998; a 26-game streak from 1998 to 2002; a 21- game streak from 1981 to 198; and a 19-game streak from 1988 to 1990. Nebraska has posted 0 unbeaten and untied home seasons, including nine since 1990 and 13 since 1980. Of Nebraska's 13 home losses since 1980, nine have come against teams that finished the season ranked in the top six in the Associated Press poll, including two teams that won the national championship. Nebraska's Home Losses Since 1980 AP Ranking Opponent Score Game Time Final 1980 Florida State 1-18 16 5 Oklahoma 17-21 9 3 1981 Penn State 2-30 3 3 198 Oklahoma 7-17 6 1985 Florida State 13-17 17 15 1986 Oklahoma 17-20 3 3 1987 Oklahoma 7-17 2 3 1990 Colorado 12-27 9 1 1991 Washington 21-36 2* 1998 Texas 16-20 NR 15 2002 Texas 2-27 7 6 Colorado 13-28 13 20 2003 Kansas State 9-38 NR 1 * Washington finished second in the Associated Press final rankings, but was crowned national champions in the USA Today/CNN Coaches poll. 389