Nebraska Cancels Football Series With Tennessee

Nebraska has reportedly canceled its upcoming home-and-home series with Tennessee, scheduled for 2026 in Lincoln and 2027 in Knoxville.

The matchup was originally scheduled in 2006 to be played in 2016 and 2017 but was pushed back. Per ESPN:

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In a statement, Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen explained renovations to the team's stadium, which will temporarily lower seating capacity, ultimately led to the decision.

"We are making plans to embark on major renovations of Memorial Stadium that may impact our seating capacity for the 2027 season," Dannen said. "The best scenario for us is to have eight home games in 2027 to offset any potential revenue loss from a reduced capacity. The additional home games will also have a tremendous economic benefit on the Lincoln community."

The Cornhuskers announced they will host Bowling Green in 2026 and Miami (Ohio) in 2027 on the dates when it was originally set to play Tennessee. Nebraska has never faced either school. The team will play eight homes in 2027 for the first time since 2013.

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