Since the inception of the Big 12, Texas has had Nebraska's number, going 8-1 versus the Big Red including two conference championships. The losses have typically been heartbreaking for the Huskers:
- 1996: 20.5 point underdog Texas defeats Nebraska 37-27 to win the inaugural Big 12 Championship Game
- 1998: On Halloween, Texas ends Nebraska's 47-game home winning streak, 20-16
- 1999: Three fumbles lead to a 24-20 Texas victory, keeping NU from playing for the National Championship
- 2002: Texas' Nathan Vasher intercepts a Jamal Lord pass with nine seconds remaining to thwart underdog Huskers, 27-24
- 2006: A late fumble allows the Longhorns' Ryan Bailey to connect on his first career FG, giving UT a 22-20 win
- 2007: Jamal Charles runs wild to help Texas rally from a 17-9 fourth quarter deficit to prevail 28-25.
- 2009: Texas overcomes a Heisman-esque performance by Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh, prevailing 13-12 in a controversial finish in the Big 12 Championship Game.
The Huskers offense has kicked into high gear behind the legs of rFr Qb Taylor Martinez. The unheralded recruit from California ranks fourth nationally in rush yards per game and finds himself in early Heisman Trophy consideration. The Texas defense is stout, however their offense is one of the worst of the Mack Brown era, ranking just 71st nationally in total offense. The Longhorns have lost two in a row and are looking to avoid their first three-game losing streak since the 1999 season.
In their final season as a member of the Big 12, will Nebraska take out 15 years of frustration on Texas or will the Longhorns break the collective hearts of Husker Nation one last time? Click Read More for the video preview of Texas vs. Nebraska and place your vote on whom you think will win the game.
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