LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska coach Bo Pelini is changing the format for the spring football game Saturday. Instead of splitting the players into Red and White teams, it simply will be offense vs. defense.
Pelini said injuries and a lack of depth at some positions led to his decision. The fans still should enjoy the afternoon at Memorial Stadium because it promises to match the No. 1 offense against the No. 1 defense a significant amount of the time. Pelini said the scrimmage would last 90 to 120 plays.
For folks keeping score, there will be a points system that rewards the defense for certain accomplishments.
About 50,000 tickets have been sold for the game. The game will be carried live on statewide television, and replayed on the Big Ten Network.
