Nebraska being mocked relentlessly for reportedly trying to duck Oklahoma in 'Game of the Century' anniversary

Last fall, Scott Frost famously said Nebraska would play in Uzbekistan if they had to in order to play.

Well, that may not be exactly true.

If you were unaware, Nebraska is scheduled to play at Oklahoma next season on Sept. 18. The game will mark the 50th anniversary of the 1971 “Game of the Century” played by No. 1 Nebraska and No. 2 Oklahoma back in 1971.

The game was scheduled, back in 2012, specifically to honor the 50-year mark of that game.

Now, six months out from the game, Nebraska is working to get out of the game and has contacted other schools about traveling to Lincoln to play on Sept. 18 reports Bret McMurphy of Stadium.

Following McMurphy’s report, Oklahoma AD Joe Castiglione has issued a statement saying he expects Nebraska to show up and play on Sept. 18.

At this time, Nebraska has released no information confirming or denying McMurphy’s report.

As expected, Nebraska is facing some heat on social media following the news.

Scott Frost: We will play in Uzbekistan if we have to

Oklahoma: Lets play in Norman

Scott Frost: pic.twitter.com/0RKyjtgze8

— Jacob Rojas (@JacobRojas44) March 12, 2021

So Scott Frost has no say? He can’t say this is a bad look let’s go play Oklahoma?

— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) March 12, 2021

Nebraska? They used to be part of the Big 2 of the then Big 8. Now they want to wimp out playing Oklahoma. Oklahoma? pic.twitter.com/NkRkLU59KK

— The Common Foot Soldier (@madmac41) March 12, 2021

Nebraska was on the verge of being the laughing stock of Big Ten football. Trying to get out of playing Oklahoma just solidified it for them.

— Jeff (@IowaJeff24) March 12, 2021

nebraska not wanting to play Oklahoma is the funniest shit

— maddy (@DuckMasterX) March 12, 2021

Bill Moos currently going full "Sorry, my phone was turned off" on this whole Nebraska/Oklahoma nightmare is not a good look either.

— Christopher (@402_Chris) March 12, 2021

If Nebraska football tucks tail on this Oklahoma game, we will deserve all the scorn, hot takes, and middle-fingers that are thrown our way. We'll have to wear it.

Even if we'll likely lose by 48, we can't sputter and stumble and cower our way out of this.

— Christopher (@402_Chris) March 12, 2021

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