How many hot dogs better does Nebraska need to be in 2025?

A seasonally appropriate, somewhat serious newsletter sorta about Nebraska football

Courtesy Nebraska Athletics

If you’re reading this, thank you for getting past the headline and any (completely justified) concerns that this already seems too gimmicky. It is too gimmicky, but I have a rabbit-hole problem (figuratively) and the latest one I’ve fallen down is the Wikipedia page for Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.

I am going to attempt to tie this to Nebraska football. Will it work? I’m as skeptical as you are, but we’re going to try. For the Fourth of July.

If it goes well, this might be like a well-grilled hot dog, a little smoky, definitely snappy and delightfully simple. If it doesn’t, it might be more like your 45th hot dog bun dipped in a cup of water so you can ingest it faster. That’s simple, too, but with none of the other benefits.

Let’s begin.