Nebraska broadcaster Matt Davison leaving booth after 19 seasons, will make final call vs Rutgers

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Earlier this week, Matt Davison announced he’d be leaving Nebraska’s athletic department to work with the university’s new NIL Collective. He’s also leaving his role on the Huskers Radio Network.

The Cornhuskers’ game against Rutgers on Friday will be Davison’s last behind the microphone after 19 years, he announced prior to kickoff. Davison was a three-time All-Big 12 selection during his career as a wide receiver from 1997-2000 and sits 11th on the Cornhuskers’ all-time list with 1,456 receiving yards. He also played basketball during his time as a student-athlete.

For the last five years, Davison served as Nebraska’s senior associate athletic director for external engagement. But now, he’s shifting his focus to NIL and the new 1890 Initiative, which will help Cornhuskers football and volleyball players capitalize on NIL opportunities. He’ll work with Nebraska businessmen Tom Peed and Shawn Peed to run the organization.

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Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts, who played for Nebraska from 1990-93, took to Twitter to thank Davison for his time on the game broadcasts. In fact, Davison said he wanted to talk the move over with Alberts before making a decision.

“I wanted his blessing, I wanted his endorsement, because I love working here,” Davison told HuskerOnline’s Steven Sipple. “I love working in the athletic department.”

In a statement announcing the collective, Alberts praised Davison for everything he’s done for the university and spoke highly of the 1890 Initiative.

“Matt has a passion for Nebraska, and we look forward to his new venture with The 1890 Initiative,” Alberts said. “As I have said many times, Nebraska is positioned to be a leader in Name, Image and Likeness, and it is a positive when there are many people and groups that want to help our student-athletes.

“This collective will give our young men and women another opportunity in the NIL world.”