The University of Nebraska has been the subject of Big Ten news immediately following the cancellation of the fall sports calendar. Nebraska football Head Coach Scott Frost immediately made it clear that his team was going to attempt to play regardless of a Big Ten decision, quickly leading to wild speculation about the plans for the university to play games this fall. Would they change conferences (again)? Should they be allowed in the Big Ten after such comments?
"Our University is committed to playing no matter what, no matter what that looks like and how that looks. We want to play no matter who it is or where it is."#Huskers HC Scott Frost on opponents for 2020. pic.twitter.com/kTPN9znv0v
— Husker Sports (@HuskerSports) August 10, 2020
Following the comments by Frost, many analysts, including ESPN analyst and former Michigan star Desmond Howard had choice words for the program.
Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren then made it clear that the Huskers were not allowed to play outside the conference, unless of course they planned to leave.
All of the events culminated today in a statement from Nebraska’s President and Chancellor:
A joint statement from me and @UofNE_President Ted Carter on the Big Ten. pic.twitter.com/zRmI5HaBT1
— Ronnie D. Green (@RonnieDGreen) August 13, 2020
For now, it looks as though Nebraska and Frost will remain committed to the Big Ten, but this saga looks like it has not ended just yet.