At first, Nebraska playing in a bowl in late December in New York City sounded like a form of punishment rather than a reward for a successful season. It's true, playing in a balmy Florida, Arizona or California might be more appealing.

The Huskers took the practice field at Fordham University on a cold and sunny Thursday afternoon flanked by social-media cameras and a host of staffers.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers will play the Boston College Eagles in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York this Saturday. The Huskers’ record is