Cornhuskers Thrive on Tradition

Releasing red balloons after the Cornhuskers' first score is a Memorial Stadium tradition. (Tim Newcomb)
Nebraska maintains longest college sellout streak with passionate fans, familiar food
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Cornhusker football is steeped in tradition, built on five national championships and a fan base that hasn’t failed to fill Memorial Stadium in Lincoln since 1962. And while the program has suffered less-than-stellar on-field results in recent years — the last national championship...