re: Bobby Bowden started head coaching in 1959. From 1959-2020 where does he rank all time.

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You realize Nebraska was already an elite program when Osborne got there

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In fairness, Osborne helped make it elite. He was hired by the man who got them on the map (Bob Devaney) early in his tenure and became Nebraska's offensive coordinator in 1969. They won their first two national championships with Osborne's offensive system in 1970 and 1971. He then took over the head coaching job in 1973.