“Nebraska Football’s Surprising Ties to Trump: What New Moves Could Mean for the Future of College Sports?”
In an unexpected twist for college football aficionados, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are setting aside their classic spring game for something that’s bound to raise eyebrows—and perhaps a few chuckles—as they gear up for the “Husker Games” in 2025. Picture it: a vibrant blend of skills competitions and zany events, reminiscent of the NFL’s Pro Bowl, with ideas floating around that range from flag football involving alumni to BBQ competitions. And just when you thought it couldn’t get more intriguing, Nebraska’s athletic department is even considering inviting former President Donald Trump to take part—one of over 30 eclectic suggestions on the table! So, what does this say about the future of college sports and fandom? Are the Huskers just trying to break the mold, or are they aiming for something that’s a little more theatrical than usual? Either way, the excitement is palpable as we await what promises to be a spectacle like no other.
Like many others this college football season, the Nebraska Cornhuskers have chosen to forgo their annual spring game in favor of something different in 2025.
Instead of the traditional offseason exhibition many fans are used to, Matt Rhule and his program have elected to host the “Husker Games” which will be similar to the NFL‘s recent Pro Bowl games involving skills competitions and lighthearted events.
One idea reportedly proposed by Nebraska AD Brandon Meier was inviting President Donald Trump to attend, along with 29 other ideas that could drum up interest in what the school is trying to do.
.@CBSSports obtained a list of over 30 ideas Nebraska admins brainstormed as they worked to re-tool the spring game including:
-Bo Pelini welcome back
-Demolition derby
-alum flag football game
-inviting Trump to the event https://t.co/Udy1j6McJH— Richard🇬🇾Johnson (@RJ_cfb) March 31, 2025
Per Richard Johnson of CBS Sports:
- Alumni flag football
- Sand volleyball, Huskers vs. football alumni
- Dodgeball
- Youth punt, pass and kick competition
- [Legendary former head volleyball head coach] John Cook roping exhibition
- Soccer field goals vs. football penalty kicks
- BMX Bike exhibition
- Concert
- Tours of [Osborne Legacy Complex — the Huskers new football training facility, which is closed to the public]
- Husker garage sale on the concourse
- Pre/post team and coaches autographs
- Sorority tug of war
- Fastest student on campus race
- World’s largest tunnel/Legacy Walk into the stadium
- Fans are free to come down and cut out a section of turf
- BBQ competition
- Demolition derby (the one time we can damage the turf)
- Go-cart races
- Tractor pulls
- Give away a free car/truck
- Food trucks outside or even on the field/apron
- 1/2 of the field for fan festival while practice is going on
- Dunk tank
- Bo Pelini welcome back (plush cat giveaway)
- Pancake feed on the concourse
- Media/celebrity flag football game
- Bring back the “N” with Script Huskers for this game
- Bring in field size flag and live eagle
- Invite President Trump to the event
- Involve the National Guard/Military in game/event/competition
Nebraska obviously threw a lot at the wall when it came to pitching ideas for their upcoming spring event. So it’ll be interesting to see which ones stick when the Huskers take the field less than a month from now.
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