“He thought for sure there would be some post-season bowl activity to catch up on when he woke up a few hours before the USC game, but—as every Big Red fan knows—there just hasn’t been much good news to report while he was out,” the bereaved Mrs. Jenkins said.

“His heart just gave out,” she whispered, fading off into a soft whimper.

Sadly, Nebraska became bowl-eligible with its win over Wisconsin approximately two days before Mr. Jenkins flatlined. He never regained consciousness to learn the good news.

His ashes will be spread at Memorial Stadium at halftime of next season’s home opener against Akron on September 6th, 2025.

Memorial services will be held at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home in Lincoln on Friday from 1-4:00 pm. Donations can be made to the Nebraska NIL fund in Mr. Tony Jenkins’ name.