High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Nebraska Cornhuskers is the name given to several sports teams of the University of Nebraska?Lincoln. The university is a member of the Big 12 Conference and competes in NCAA Division I, fielding 21 varsity teams in 14 sports. The Cornhuskers participate in all sports in the Big 12 except for men's swimming and diving. In addition the Huskers play in three non-sponsor Big 12 events, Rifle, Bowling and Men's gym. Men's Gym is in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, Rifle is in the GARC and Bowling is independent.