First ever game at Nebraska

[warrdo]

My buddy and I are going to attend our first game ever at Nebraska when Michigan comes to town. We are retired high school football coaches from Texas and travel each year to one random game. What are some must haves while we are in town? Traditions? Tailgating? Bars? Eats? The night before?
Let me here your suggestions.

 

[Hilltop]

Depends, are you Texas fans?

 

[Hilltop]

Just kidding. Plenty to do around the stadium. Haymarket area has a lot of bars and restaurants within walking distance to the stadium. It will be very busy pregame. Tailgating all around the stadium in various parking lots and designated areas. The band puts on a pretty cool pre game outside the stadium if you are in to that. Decent chance there will be a pregame broadcast of some sort for that game if neither team loses a game early so that can create some extra buzz. I'm sure others will offer more info.

 

[lo country]

Because I miss it so much, grab a Runza. Delicious. But only the original and some onion rings. You'll have a great time for sure.

 

[warrdo]

Not a Texas fan at all!!

 

[Hagg]

Not a Texas fan at all!!

Texas A&M? Baylor? Texas Tech? Houston? .... Iowa?

 

[SuperBigFan69]

You will end up with posters that give you horrible advice, like visit the Zoo and hit up Morrill Hall or check out the Capital building.

Do none of those things.

O street is where the old college bars are at...Railyard is where the new bars are at.

 

[warrdo]

Texas A&M? Baylor? Texas Tech? Houston? .... Iowa?

Texas Tech for me. My buddy likes Alabama.

 

[warrdo]

Because I miss it so much, grab a Runza. Delicious. But only the original and some onion rings. You'll have a great time for sure.

What is this runza you speak of?

 

[XtraXtra]

You need to experience our welcoming fan base. Hang around in the Haymarket/Railyard area, not far from the stadium, before & after the game. A lot of good restaurants and bars in that area. Wear your colors proudly so we know you're guests and be prepared to talk a little football.

 

[lo country]

What is this runza you speak of?

It's a local fast food spot. The "Runza" is a basically a big soft yeast roll with a mixture of ground beef, cabbage, onions and spices inside. Tastes way better than it sounds!! If we can actually make a good bowl game I'll order a dozen to be delivered to watch the game in style.

Home Page | Runza

Runza

www.runza.com

 

[SuperBigFan69]

Hit up Barry's rooftop bar.

 

[Hagg]

What is this runza you speak of?

Intestinal gasses wrapped in a soggy dough product of some sort. Never did warm up to runzas.. tried. The same place makes the best burgers in town though (Runza Restaurant on 70th and Van Dorn).

 

[HuskerNation1]

I would try to book a hotel downtown if you are able so you can enjoy the full weekend with Husker and Michigan fans. I definitely recommend trying a variety of places in the Haymarket and Railyard district....there is so much to choose from. The stadium is downtown too so it all runs together. I would arrive to the game early to see all the school traditions and take in the pre-game and tunnel walk. Hopefully it will be a night game so you can see the 4th quarter hype show too.

 

[twofittyonred]

As long as you are not wearing Texas or Iowa gear, walk the tailgates and enjoy that atmosphere.. positive you will be invited in for a beverage and a snack.. night before id suggest a bar/restaurant in Haymarket or down O street near the stadium.. open invitation to join/visit our tailgate.. i can hit ya with info if interested...