TCU Passes on Nebraska

Texas Christian has backed out of a three-game series with Nebraska, saying it’s not healthy for a struggling program to face a perennial power.

Texas Christian had agreed to play at Lincoln for Nebraska’s 2000 season opener; in the 2001 opener at Fort Worth, Texas; and early in the 2002 season at Lincoln.

Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Byrne said he agreed to waive a $100,000 forfeit fee on the TCU contract because the Horned Frogs indicated they would play the Huskers later in the next decade.

“We’re going to honor that contract,” TCU Athletic Director Eric Hyman said. “We have a program that has a lot of room for growth, and right now we want to play teams that allow us to grow.”

The Horned Frogs went 1-10 last season.