Dr. Tom Osborne was inducted as the 28th member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, during a ceremony at the Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda in Lincoln. Matthew Placzek is the artist who created the sculpture. Randy Silver for NTV 🎥 Osborne is the first living honoree inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame after the Nebraska State Historical Society Hall of Fame Commission approved changes to the statute on July 22, 2026. The TeamMates Mentoring co-founder was honored for more than 60 years of contributions to collegiate athletics, educational leadership, congressional service and youth mentoring. Osborne’s accomplishments include: • University of Nebraska head football coach from 1973-97 • TeamMates Mentoring co-founder with his wife, Nancy Osborne, since 1991 • Three national championship football titles in 1994, 1995 and 1997 • College Football Hall of Fame inductee in 1999 • U.S. Congressman representing Nebraska’s 3rd District from 2001-07 • University o...