ESPN names Tom Osborne as archenemy of Kansas State Wildcats
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ESPN designated Tom Osborne, former Nebraska football coach, as the archenemy of the Kansas State Wildcats. Coaching from 1973 to 1997, Osborne had an undefeated record of 25-0 against Kansas State and a perfect 50-0 against both Kansas teams in the Big 12. His dominance influenced Kansas State's performance in the 1990s., the Wildcats consistently struggled against Osborne's teams, including a significant 41-15 loss in 1999.
- •Tom Osborne coached Nebraska from 1973 to 1997.
- •He holds a 25-0 record against Kansas State.
- •Osborne achieved a 50-0 record against Kansas teams in the Big 12.
- •Nebraska defeated Kansas State 41-15 in 1999.
- •Osborne’s teams consistently hindered Kansas State's success in the 1990s.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Former Nebraska football coach named archenemy of old Big 12 rival
"ESPN named a former Nebraska football coach as the archenemy of a former Big 12 rival.
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