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Frank Solich gains eight yards against Air Force on Sept. 25, 1965
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Then-new Nebraska football coach Frank Solich enjoys a laugh with outgoing coach Tom Osborne and his wife Nancy.
JEFFREY Z. CARNEY, THE WORLD-HERALD
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Nebraska's head football coach Frank Solich is all smiles during practice at Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, March 27, 2002. Curt Dukes (5) is in the foreground.
KENT SIEVERS, THE WORLD-HERALD
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Clinton Childs hugs Frank Solich during the 2023 Nebraska Spring Game in Lincoln.
KATY COWELL, THE WORLD-HERALD
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Frank Solich smiles before taking the field during the 2023 Nebraska Spring Game on Saturday in Lincoln.
KATY COWELL, THE WORLD-HERALD
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Frank Solich runs out onto the field with his Ohio Bobcats before the MAC championship on Dec. 2, 2016.
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Frank Solich is doused with water after Nebraska's win over Colorado on Nov. 28, 2003.
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Frank Solich coaches Ohio against Rutgers on Sept. 16, 2006.
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Frank Solich is officially introduced Ohio's new coach on Dec. 16, 2004.
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Nebraska's Matt Rhule full press conference from Aug. 31, 2026
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