Go Big Read: It's time for Nebraska football to get down to business

The Nebraska football team had a heck of a final practice before gameday. That and other kernels in this morning’s Go Big Read.

New Nebraska football head coach has had a mostly fun-filled offseason. He’s been the talk of the town since he arrived in town.

Now, with one day to go before his first ever game as the Cornhusker head coach, fun is over. Now it’s all about business.

Read about that topic and a ton of other kernels in this morning’s Go Big Read.

Nebraska football left off the list of most watchable football teams by ESPN
ESPN choosing Florida and Tennessee as the most watchable teams, but leaving off the Huskers seems … odd.

Emotions high, native son Gifford ready for return on historic night in Lincoln
Newly named team captain Luke Gifford has been waiting for the kind of excitement that comes with tomorrow night’s opener. Read about his journey as a Husker from Chris Basnett.

Future Husker with Jackson Hannah: On how an extensive college tour led the four-star linebacker to Nebraska
With all the excitement of the season, people can forget about the players that are going to be arriving here in the future. Read about one of the real steals of the 2019 recruiting class.

While Huskers’ fans fete Frost, new coach to be all business
The Tampa Bay Times has an interesting piece on how Scott Frost is handling himself entering the opening weekend.

Moos talks scheduling, alternate uniforms and Tunnel Walk
There is something special planned for tomorrow night. The Huskers AD gives some hints.

Ohio State trustee resigned because he deemed Urban Meyer punishment too lenient
It turns out there is at least one person who is a flaming pile of garbage in the Ohio State administration.

Top Moments from Thursday’s Opening Night of Big Ten Football
The Big Ten officially opened the season on Thursday night. The Northwestern-Purdue game was very good. The Minnesota-New Mexico State game was barely watchable.

Betting the Big Ten games in week 1
In case anyone was wondering, I am officially 1-1. I picked Minnesota to cover but also picked Purdue.

Nebraska football names four captains for 2018 season
There had been talk that Scott Frost and company were going to handle captains differently. In the end they announced them last night.