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Nebraska Football Aids Wildfire Relief
18 Mar
Summary
- All ticket proceeds from Nebraska's Spring Football Game to aid wildfire relief.
- Four wildfires have burned nearly 750,000 acres in central and western Nebraska.
- Governor has issued an executive order for emergency relief efforts.
The Nebraska Athletic Department announced that all proceeds from the upcoming Spring Football Game will be donated to assist wildfire relief efforts. The state has recently experienced four wildfires that have collectively burned nearly 750,000 acres across its central and western regions.
In response to the extensive damage, Governor Jim Pillen has issued an executive order to facilitate emergency relief for those impacted. Athletic Director Troy Dannen stated that the decision to contribute the game's ticket revenue was straightforward.
The Nebraska Red-White Spring Football Game is slated for Saturday, March 28, with the game set to begin at 11 a.m. CT. This charitable move by the university aims to offer significant support to the communities affected by the widespread fires.
