Claim: The 2011 Big Ten Conference football season, the 116th for the Big Ten, started its season on Saturday, September 3 and is Nebraska's first season as a member of the Big Ten.
Evidence: The conference started its season on Saturday, September 3, as each of the conference's teams began their respective 2011 season of NCAA Division I FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) competition. This season is Nebraska's first season as a member of the Big Ten, and also marks the creation of conference divisions (named Leaders and Legends), and a championship game.