Nebraska regents to consider beer sales at Memorial Stadium, Devaney

Husker football and volleyball fans will have the opportunity to enjoy a cold beer, wine or other alcoholic drink while taking in the action beginning in the 2025 season.

Next week, University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider a sweeping change to university policy allowing for alcohol sales at all athletic contests, rather than require approval on a case-by-case basis.

The change would bring the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in line with policies and practices at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where alcohol has long been available for Maverick hockey games.

The proposal will go before regents on Oct. 4. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in Room 120 of the Regional…