[Non-Sequitur]

except for the chance for the B10 to become relevant in the world of football again.

The Big 10 doesn't need Nebraska to become relevant in the world of football. Nebraska could probably use the Big 10 to become relevant in the world of academics.

[aft_lizard]

Really?

Th number of (then)Big Ten Teams who have won a MNC since 1970: 1.5

Nebraska since 1970: 4.5(1 shared with Michigan)

Complete relevance there.