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A look of the challenges and potential of spring (or, well, winter) football in the Big Ten

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A look of the challenges and potential of spring (or, well, winter) football in the Big Ten

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Coach Scott Frost and Husker players celebrate a 9-6 win over Michigan State in 2018. Football in the snow could be more commonplace if the Big Ten tries to start a season in January.

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