Three Takes on Nebraska’s Pinstripe Bowl Berth

T.J. Birkel

It’s official: Nebraska will play Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl on December 28. The game will take place at Yankee Stadium in New York City. After finishing the regular season 6-6, many were predicting this is where the Huskers would end up. Here are three quick takes on Nebraska’s first bowl game since 2016. 

Celebrate the Bowl Game. I’ll be honest, the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College is not my idea of the stuff dreams are made of. For those of us who grew up watching the Huskers consistently play in New Year's Day bowls, it could almost be considered a let down. But only almost. The last eight years have arguably been the worst in Nebraska football history. The program is trying to claw its way back to relevance, and step one is getting to a bowl game. As we’ve said many times on the Common Fan Podcast, just get us to a bowl game, any bowl game. There will be plenty of time in the offseason to dissect the 2024 season and some of the disappointments that came with it. For now, the Huskers desperately needed this - for the extra practices, for the perception of the program, and for the sense of momentum as Matt Rhule finishes up year two at the helm. 

For the fans, it’s an opportunity to partake in the fun of bowl season, to enjoy another game, and hopefully to get one more win heading into the offseason. Coach Rhule said after the Huskers achieved bowl eligibility that this will be the last time they celebrate six wins - meaning they expect to be playing for more in the future. Husker fans sure hope so. But for now, it sure beats sitting at home while a bunch of other schools play in bowl games. And we can finally be done using Nebraska’s bowl-less streak as an Aflac trivia question! 

Start Spreading the News. New York City for New Years, anyone? I’m fascinated to see how many Husker fans show up. The city that never sleeps is rather charming during the Christmas holiday season, and Husker Nation has been hankering for a bowl game since 2016. On the downside, it’s going to be cold (compared to Nashville or Tampa, where the Huskers could have ended up with another win or two), and it’s one of the most expensive places in the country to visit, especially this time of year. How many Husker fans will make the trip?

Another thing to consider is…

CONTINUE READING FOR FREE ON SI.COM

Make sure to check out our new website, www.commonfan.co. We went to TS Web Services to build the site for us. Their team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch solutions tailored to your needs. Whether you need web development or hosting, they’ve got you covered. You can trust TS Web Services to take your online presence to the next level. We had a great experience working with their team, they were very responsive and delivered high quality work. TS Web Services can help improve, redesign, or host your website. Check out their website for more information today!