
Fiesta Bowl (2-3)
1975: Arizona State 17 Nebraska 15
1986: Michigan 27 Nebraska 23
1988: Florida State 31 Nebraska 28
1996: Nebraska 62 Florida 24
Steve Spurrier’s “Fun N Gun” offense was outgunned by the defending national champions. Lawrence Phillips scored three touchdowns for the Huskers in a blowout win of the No. 2 Gators.
Nebraska came into the game No. 1 in the country and put a stamp on its national championship resume. Tom Osborne’s team followed up a 13-0 1994 championship season with a 12-0 championship season in 1995.
2000: Nebraska 31 Tennessee 21