This was the second time this season that the Huskies played Nebraska.
Miami is still the front-runner to play either Oklahoma or Nebraska in the Orange Bowl.
When Colorado played Nebraska this season, it was the Buffaloes 1100th football game ever.
Arizona played Nebraska in the Holiday Bowl, but lost 33-0.
In a system that paired top-ranked teams, Penn State would have played Nebraska for the national championship.
One is Oklahoma (8-2), which plays archrival Nebraska on Friday.
The Buffaloes play Nebraska at home today, but a victory in the conference tournament, on a neutral court, would clinch a bid.
Auburn's strong regular season led them to be invited to play Nebraska in the 71st annual Cotton Bowl Classic.
This was the last time Knox played Nebraska, and the series ended with Nebraska in command 5-0.
Miami (10-1) will play Nebraska in the Orange Bowl.