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Tom Osborne: Chasing the Crown
Oct 1988; Lincoln, NE, USA; FILE PHOTO; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Tom Osborne on the sidelines during the 1988 season at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images

Tom Osborne: Chasing the Crown

Originally posted on Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI
By TJ Birkel  |  Last updated Jul 7, 2025 10:02 AM ET
  • TO takes things to another level.
  • With five conference titles from 1980 to 1989, Nebraska had more wins than any other college football team in the decade. 
  • Huskers come agonizingly close to two national championships. 
  • Starting to beat Oklahoma. 
  • The crew discusses the famous 1984 Orange Bowl and Osborne’s decision to go for two, the infamous 1982 Penn State game, and much more.

Plus, Steve shares some illuminating insights into his time as a recruit and a player:

  • A hilarious recruiting trip to Minnesota involving Lou Holtz and Dave Winfield. 
  • Other recruiting shenanigans. 
  • TO’s standards. 
  • Steve’s outstanding playing career. 
  • The challenging non-conference schedules in those days. 
  • Falling behind the speedy Florida schools. 
  • Lessons from Coach Osborne. 
  • Plus much more! 

Thanks to Steve Taylor and Ken Hambleton for joining us for this conversation. GBR for LIFE! 

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