1968: Nebraska takes up the rear in the Big Eight’s 1967-68 all-sports standings.

«1973: Two and a half years after his death at age 72, Clarence Swanson becomes the fourth Husker player named to the College Football Hall of Fame. Also, Johnny Rodgers, himself a future hall-of-famer, spurns the NFL by opting for a lucrative contract with the CFL’s Montreal Alouettes. | HOF Huskers

1978: Nebraska’s game at Alabama is moved up from Nov. 25 to the night of Sept. 2 for a national ABC telecast. Neither team had ever opened its season earlier than Sept. 8.

1998: Frank Solich’s debut as head coach gets moved up a week as Nebraska accepts an offer to play host to Louisiana Tech in the Eddie Robinson Classic on Aug. 29.

2003: Quarterback Curt Dukes is granted a release from his scholarship.

2008: The sharing of TV money is a hot issue for the Big 12.

2013: The Husker Greats Foundation raises funds to assist former Nebraska quarterback Dave Humm.

2018: Budget constraints put some Memorial Stadium improvements on hold.