The college football world is erupting with praise after Nebraska’s iconic former head coach, Tom Osborne, was officially named the Best College Football Coach EVER, earning an elite lifetime achievement award that honors his jaw-dropping 292–71–1 career record.
> That’s right — the man, the myth, the Cornhusker legend has just been immortalized in college football history.
A Legacy Like No Other 👑
Osborne’s coaching résumé reads like a college football fantasy:
25 seasons at the helm of the Cornhuskers
Three national championships (1994, 1995, 1997)
Thirteen conference titles
A mind-blowing .836 winning percentage
Now, decades after his final game, the recognition he truly deserves has finally arrived.
What’s the Award?
The prestigious “Gridiron Immortals Award”, newly established by a national panel of hall-of-fame players, coaches, and analysts, was created to recognize the most impactful coach in college football history — and Osborne was the unanimous pick.
Insiders say the selection was “a no-brainer,” citing Osborne’s legendary leadership, discipline-first culture, and ability to build not just champions — but men of character.
The Internet Reacts 💥
Social media exploded within minutes of the announcement:
“Tom Osborne IS college football. This is LONG overdue.”
“Finally giving the GOAT his flowers 🌹👏”
“Nebraska fans are rejoicing — and so is history.”
What This Means for Nebraska 🏈
With the No. 1 recruit in the nation just committing to Nebraska (yes, that happened too 👀), and now their legendary coach being crowned the greatest of all time, Cornhusker Nation is having a moment — and the momentum is real.
> Is Nebraska football on the verge of a historic comeback?
Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: Tom Osborne’s legacy just got the official gold seal it always deserved.