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Report: Nebraska close to finalizing matchup with nonconference opponent
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As the B1G football season opened up this past weekend, while enjoying the on-field action we all had it in the back of our minds the question of just how long it will continue.
Less than a week has transpired and we already find ourselves dealing with a cancellation thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the spread of the virus through the Wisconsin football program. The Badgers have paused all football related activities, including the scheduled game against Nebraska this coming Saturday.
But a “Plan B” may be in the works in Lincoln.
This morning, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, sources have indicated that the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga are in the process of finalizing an agreement to take on the Huskers at Memorial Stadium.
The Big Ten Conference will need to sign-off on the plan, as they had previously planned a schedule of conference-only opponents, for an eight game stretch.
Like the Huskers, the Mocs have only played one game this season, losing to Western Kentucky last Saturday, 13-10. The Southern Conference is currently planning an eight-game schedule beginning in February.
Update
The Big Ten has reportedly denied Nebraska’s request to play Chattanooga this weekend.
Scott Schultz covers Michigan State Football, along with Breaking News for B1G Football & Basketball for Saturday Tradition. He also serves as an Automotive News Editor & Writer, and Softball Writer elsewhere on the web. Follow him on Twitter @SRSchultz.