1999 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team
The 1999 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the 1999 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Frank Solich and played their home games in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska won its 43rd and final Big 12 championship (including titles in the MVIAA/Big Eight) this season by winning the over Texas. As of the 2021 season, this season was the last conference championship for Nebraska. After the season. Nebraska's longtime Defensive Coordinator Charlie McBride retired after another season of success, helping Nebraska win  the Big 12 Championship, with a final record of 12–1 (7–1). McBride's retirement followed 22 years of storied service to the Cornhuskers. The season was concluded by #3 Nebraska defeating #6 Tennessee 31–21 at the Fiesta Bowl. Second-year Head Coach Frank Solich's career record improved to 21–5 (12–4). Awards. NFL and pro players. The following Nebraska players who participated in the 1999 season later moved on to the next level and joined a professional or semi-pro team as draftees or free agents.