Nebraska was prepared and planning on Saturday night amid severe weather in Lincoln to move the Cornhuskers' season opener to Sunday.
Akron said no, according to Nebraska officials.
Athletic director Bill Moos issued a statement on Sunday, saying "logistical challenges" forced the Zips to pull the plug. Akron stayed in southwest Omaha, some 40 miles from Memorial Stadium, on Friday night and had checked out of its hotel before busing to Lincoln on Saturday afternoon. The Akron players and coaches flew home to Ohio late Saturday night via charter from the Lincoln airport.