The «Bo Pelini curse» refers to the streak of losses and poor results that have plagued the Nebraska Huskers since Bo Pelini was fired as head coach on Nov. 30, 2014, just after a thrilling win against Iowa. Since then, the Huskers have had a number of problems, including a losing streak against Iowa and a lack of points in overtime.
Some believe the curse is a consequence of the way Pelini’s firing was handled, which was seen by many as premature and miscalculated. The transition to new coaches and instability in leadership have contributed to the team’s recent struggles.