[Farm93]

Unsurprisingly, Nebraska fans are calling for the team to find a replacement non-conference foe who is willing to play in Lincoln this Saturday.

BigTen has to say no to the latest Nebraska move.

Highly unlikely that the opponent would have been complying with the BigTen testing policies.
Also possible that the opponent could bring COVID19 to the Nebraska football team which is exactly what the BigTen wanted to avoid.
And realistically, what team has an open date AND would be willing to go to Lincoln with less than 48 hours of prep.

And what does it accomplish anyway.  They aren't going to the CFP and given their brand and fans they will go to a bowl game.

Key word there: "fans"

Not the school. Not the AD. Not the HC.

They're not having a game in two days. Hey Husker fans - deal with it

The comment about fans are real.  I thought about adding in an idea with my first comment.  But will add it here.

Yes, Nebraska is well known for its ability to pack fans in the stands for scrimmages. 
First, the BigTen has rather strict rules on fans at games in the BigTen this year.   Can't imagine the BigTen would want every team to comply for all of their massive rivalry games, but let Nebraska pack the house for Regional State U with an open date.  The logistics of selling tickets always looks seamless, but it takes more than 48 hours to get that done properly.

Next, Nebraska probably could just pack the house with a scrimmage, if that crowd hype is really key to rallying the athletes.   Has a bit of a youth sports vibe to scrimmage after an opponent cancels, but Scott Frost's team needs the practice. 

In the end, Nebraska wanted this 2020 BigTen season and they likely will not be the only ones to experience a COVID cancellation.   Sorry Purdue, I think you'll be next.

[Farm93]

Unsurprisingly, Nebraska fans are calling for the team to find a replacement non-conference foe who is willing to play in Lincoln this Saturday.

BigTen has to say no to the latest Nebraska move.

Highly unlikely that the opponent would have been complying with the BigTen testing policies.
Also possible that the opponent could bring COVID19 to the Nebraska football team which is exactly what the BigTen wanted to avoid.
And realistically, what team has an open date AND would be willing to go to Lincoln with less than 48 hours of prep.

And what does it accomplish anyway.  They aren't going to the CFP and given their brand and fans they will go to a bowl game.

Key word there: "fans"

Not the school. Not the AD. Not the HC.

They're not having a game in two days. Hey Husker fans - deal with it

The comment about fans are real.  I thought about adding in an idea with my first comment.  But will add it here.

Yes, Nebraska is well known for its ability to pack fans in the stands for scrimmages. 
First, the BigTen has rather strict rules on fans at games in the BigTen this year.   Can't imagine the BigTen would want every team to comply for all of their massive rivalry games, but let Nebraska pack the house for Regional State U with an open date.  The logistics of selling tickets always looks seamless, but it takes more than 48 hours to get that done properly.

Next, Nebraska probably could just pack the house with a scrimmage, if that crowd hype is really key to rallying the athletes.   Has a bit of a youth sports vibe to scrimmage after an opponent cancels, but Scott Frost's team needs the practice. 

In the end, Nebraska wanted this 2020 BigTen season and they likely will not be the only ones to experience a COVID cancellation.   Sorry Purdue, I think you'll be next.