Minutes after it was announced Tuesday afternoon, @HuskerCaption had already gained a few dozen followers on Twitter.
Thousands more will follow when the pilot program for deaf and hard of hearing fans and anyone with access to the social media site goes live when the Huskers take on Arkansas State on Sept. 2.
Three "game-knowledgeable" transcribers will be at each game to turn the announcements from the sound system after each play into real-time information, the university said.
In addition to play-by-play calls, @HuskerCaption will also transcribe scoring, player information, referee announcements, promotions and emergency messages for followers.