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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (often abbreviated to Huskers) is the name given to the intercollegiate athletic teams of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The university is a member of the Big Ten Conference and the Cornhuskers compete in NCAA Division I, fielding 22 varsity teams in 15 sports.
Early nicknames for the university's athletic teams included the "Hawkeyes" (which is now associated with the University of Iowa), the "Antelopes" (which the University of Nebraska at Kearney later adopted), the "Old Gold Knights", the "Bugeaters" and the "Mankilling Mastodons". The name Cornhuskers first appeared in the school newspaper as "We Have Met The Cornhuskers And They Are Ours" referring to a 20–18 upset victory over Iowa in 1893. The name would be used again, this time to refer to Nebraska by Charles "Cy" Sherman in The Nebraska State Journal during the 1899 season and would replace all other names by 1900.
The Cornhuskers have two official mascots, Herbie Husker and Lil' Red.
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Huskers remember Sam Foltz on the field against Fresno State.
A tribute to 6-0. They may have not been sexy wins but nothing is more beautiful in football then seeing a team believe in itself and deliver wins.
Battling the injury bug, what weapons will Tommy Armstrong Jr. have at his disposal when the Huskers face the Hoosiers?
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