Nebraska Cancels 2026-27 Football Series With Tennessee Over Stadium Renovations

The decision, tied to Memorial Stadium's reduced capacity during renovations, has drawn criticism from Tennessee officials and Nebraska fans.

Nebraska canceled its scheduled 2026 and 2027 home-and-home football series with Tennessee, citing planned renovations to Memorial Stadium that will temporarily reduce seating capacity in 2027.
The Cornhuskers replaced Tennessee with home games against Bowling Green in 2026 and Miami (Ohio) in 2027, aiming to secure eight home games in 2027 to offset revenue losses and benefit the local economy.
Tennessee Athletic Director Danny White expressed disappointment, stating the decision puts Tennessee in a difficult position to find replacement opponents on short notice.
Nebraska fans voiced frustration over the cancellation, viewing it as a missed opportunity for a high-profile matchup and a step back for the program's reputation.
The series had been in planning since 2006, with previous delays, and Nebraska will pay a $500,000 buyout to terminate the agreement.