Its a shame, the BIG needs a strong and powerful Nebraska football program.
Leaving the Big 12 put a hurt on them. Back in the 80s/90s they were just killing the Iowa State, Kansas, Missouri, Kansas St types like 65-3 each week. Their national game every year was the Thanksgiving week game vs Oklahoma (later Colorado) and then their Bowl game.
Once they left the big 8/ 12 and gave up the traditional Oklahoma game they lost the recruiting footprint in Texas. They've had trouble getting back to baseline since then.