Tracking Bo Pelini's wild season at Nebraska; more Walkthrough

Because at the end of the day, the record is all that usually matters. Those headed to watch Michigan State play Nebraska can fill up at Phat Jack's BBQ in

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After a tumultuous early stretch, Bo Pelini and Nebraska are 7-2 entering a game against Michigan State. — After a tumultuous early stretch, Bo Pelini and Nebraska are 7-2 entering a game against Michigan State :: Eric Francis/Getty Images

Because at the end of the day, the record is all that usually matters.

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Those headed to watch Michigan State play Nebraska can fill up at Phat Jack's BBQ in Lincoln. The brisket is great. So are the ribs. But everyone lines up for the burnt ends. Alas, the only time I visited, the burnt ends were gone. I had arrived at 12:30 p.m. Phat Jacks opens at 11 a.m. That's how fast those burnt ends go.

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Published Nov 14, 2013 | Modified Nov 14, 2013

ANDY STAPLES

Senior writer Andy Staples has covered college football for SI since 2008, developing an encyclopedic index of the best food in every college town along the way.

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