Well before the sun rose on Oct. 10, students gathered in droves outside of the student union at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. They cracked open energy drinks and huddled together in front of a large stage that had been constructed in Meier Commons earlier that week. By 7:30 a.m., students filled the greenspace.
FOX Sports hosted their “Big Noon Kickoff” at UNL in preparation for the Nebraska Huskers’ football faceoff against the Indiana Hoosiers. This nationally televised event gave students a chance to be on live television while football analysts gave a rundown of the day’s top games. Nebraska and Indiana’s teams made up two of the remaining 15 undefeated teams in week six of college football. Nebraska had not hosted this event since 2022.
“It’s like running a marathon because you’re there so early,” said Brandon Meier, the Nebraska deputy athletic director of external affairs. “Then you’re there. You’re up late for the game, but it’s an experience you’ll never forget.”…