The impact of the coronavirus pandemic is beginning to take preliminary shape on the Nebraska athletics budget.
Athletic director Bill Moos announced in a Friday news release that his department is reducing expenses by approximately 10% for the 2021 fiscal year, which begins July 1.
The budget reduction is set to include a 10% cut to Nebraska athletic administration positions department-wide, a freeze on merit raises for all NU athletics employees and increases to sports program budgets.
In addition, travel and recurring capital project expenditures will be limited, administrative budgets will be reduced by 10% and sports programs are "encouraged to build a more regional nonconference schedule, which will limit public exposures and allow for a reduction in travel costs.