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Nebraska backs out of Tennessee football series in 2026-27, putting Vols in a bind

  • Nebraska canceled two nonconference football games against Tennessee for 2026 and 2027 due to stadium renovations, as announced by Athletic Director Troy Dannen.
  • Tennessee is disappointed with Nebraska's decision, especially as it was made close to the first game, according to Tennessee Athletic Director Danny White.
  • Nebraska will host Bowling Green in 2026 and Miami in 2027, marking a return to eight home games in 2027, the first since 2013.
  • Nebraska will pay $500,000 to exit the scheduling agreement, as indicated by Nebraska's announcement.
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Tennessee AD 'disappointed' Nebraska cancels home-and-home series in 2026-27 on short notice

Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen has canceled nonconference games against Tennessee in 2026 and 2027 as part of a plan to recoup lost revenue from reduced seating capacity during major

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Tennessee AD Blasts Nebraska For $1M Bail Out

Nebraska and Tennessee were scheduled to play a home-and-home college football series in 2026 and 2027. That is no longer the case! The Cornhuskers officially backed out and left the Volunteers to scramble for a replacement. Pete Thamel of ESPN first broke the news on Friday morning. He reported that “Tennessee and Nebraska” are canceling their upcoming college football series, which was scheduled for 2026 in Lincoln and 2027 in Knoxville. Howev…

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Sports IllustratedSports Illustrated

Tennessee AD Pins Blame on Nebraska for Canceling Football Matchups

Danny White isn't too happy with the Cornhuskers.

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ESPNESPN

Nebraska nixes Tennessee home-and-home plan

Nebraska has opted out of its deal to play Tennessee in a home-and-home series scheduled for 2026 and 2027 because the Huskers' football stadium will be undergoing renovations.

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Omaha World-HeraldOmaha World-Herald

Nebraska-Tennessee football series off as NU plans Memorial Stadium renovation

The much-anticipated Nebraska vs. Tennessee football home-and-home series planned for 2026 and 2027 is off the schedule and not likely to return.

·Omaha, United States
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Nebraska backs out of Tennessee football series in 2026-27, putting Vols in a bind

Tennessee will no longer play Nebraska in a home-and-home series that’s been on the books for 19 years because Nebraska is buying out the contract.

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