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REPLAY CHAT, VIDEO: Nebraska joining the Big Ten
The University of Nebraska plans to apply for membership in the Big Ten Conference and expects to be accepted.
Chancellor Harvey Perlman disclosed the plan Friday during a meeting of the university's Board of Regents.
Nebraska's departure would be a big blow to the Big 12, which lost Colorado to the Pac-10 Conference on Thursday.
The Omaha World-Herald reports the Cornhuskers have already accepted the Big Ten's invitation.
Live chat
Sportswriter Marc Morehouse provided live chat coverage starting at 1 p.m. today as the Nebraska Board of Regents voted to pursue membership in the Big Ten Conference.
Replay the live chat below.
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