In 1899, Nebraska football had their first losing season, with one win, seven losses, and one tie, being outscored 154 to 43. Coach Alonzo Edwin Branch was replaced by Walter Cowles Bumme Booth, who had played football at Princeton. Booth’s first season saw a 6-1 record, but they lost to Minnesota. Nebraska aimed to establish itself nationally. In 1901, they went 6-2, losing to Minnesota and Wisconsin. Booth led Nebraska to an undefeated 9-0 season in 1902, starting a 24-game winning streak. Johnny Bender was a standout player. He later coached at various universities and gave them their nicknames. Booth left Nebraska in 1905, finishing with a 46-8-1 record. His contributions put Nebraska football on the national map, setting the stage for future success.
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