Nebraska to Big Ten Conference

(Lincoln, Nebraska) On July 1, 2011, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will become an official member of the Big Ten Conference. Terms of the negotiated settlement with the Big 12 Conference have been finalized.

Reactions from fans are mixed. Some dread anticipated price increases for game tickets while bemoaning the dissection of traditional rivalries. Others are eager to see the Cornhuskers challenged in an arguably tougher conference.