In 1962, Osborne joined Nebraska's coaching staff as an unpaid assistant to head coach Bob Devaney; his only compensation was the ability to dine at the athletic training table. After disappointing 6–4 seasons in both 1967 and 1968, Devaney named Osborne offensive coordinator for the 1969 season.

Holder of master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Nebraska in educational psychology, Osborne said he probably would not have considered coaching if he had not met Devaney, who convinced him to become a volunteer graduate assistant on his staff.

Sep 13, 2022 · Solich served as an assistant under Osborne and had plenty of experience by the time he was named head coach in 1998. His first four seasons were full of success. The team went 42-9 and made...

For decades Nebraska was coached by Tom Osborne and his assistant coaches remained loyal to the program despite being offered jobs in higher position at other programs. Today’s college football...

Coach Osborne has been involved with the most Outland Trophy Winners in the 69- year history of the award. Starting with Larry Jacobson in 1971, Coach Osborne has been associated with all of Nebraska’s eight different Outland Winners, either …

Osborne then served as assistant head coach and director of recruiting in Devaney's final campaign in 1972. 1992 marked Osborne's 20th anniversary as head coach of Nebraska. Only eight coaches have won more games at a Division I school.

An in-depth look at Tom Osborne's final 5 years as Nebraska's head coach. Osborne, assistant coaches and Husker players from the era share their memories of compiling a 60-3 overall record and winning 3 National Championships.

Osborne joined the Cornhusker coaching staff and took up a job as an unpaid offensive assistant to Head Coach Bob Devaney in 1965. After having two consecutive disappointing seasons, he was made the offensive coordinator for the next season.

In 1964, Osborne joined Nebraska's coaching staff as an unpaid assistant to head coach Bob Devaney; his only compensation was the ability to dine at the athletic training table. After disappointing 6–4 seasons in both 1967 and 1968, Devaney named Osborne offensive coordinator for the 1969 season.

Dec 11, 1997 · NANCY OSBORNE, wife of head Coach Tom Osborne, offers her support during a press conference Wednesday at which Osborne announced his retirement. Osborne told the media her support was important to him during his career.