The "N" on the helmet as been rumored to stand for "nowledge", but that is false. The true meaning of the "N" stands for a long history of winning NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Nebraska Football has been honored as the best football team on 5 different occasions. (1970, 1971, 1994, 1995, & 1997)
by BDN May 2, 2007
by Paul S.W. November 6, 2006