The 2011 Big Ten Conference football season started its season on Saturday, September 3 and is Nebraska's first season as a member of the Big Ten.
September 3, 2011
through January 2012 The conference started its season on Saturday, September 3, as each of the conference's teams began their respective 2011 season of NCAA Division I FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) competition. This season is Nebraska's first season as a member of the Big Ten, and also marks the creation of conference divisions (named Leaders and Legends), and a championship game. 
