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8 schools use the "Huskers" mascot.
Most common states: Missouri (3), Minnesota (2), New York (2)
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When it comes to the Huskers mascot, you're probably thinking of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, but the term 'Huskers' can also be found in various other schools, especially in Missouri. The Huskers mascot is often depicted as a person, typically a farmer, which makes sense given Nebraska's strong agricultural roots. The name "Huskers" originated from a sportswriter named Charles S. Sherman who started calling the Nebraska team the Cornhuskers in the early 1900s, and it stuck due to its connection to the state's cornfields🌽. In schools that use the Huskers mascot, you might see a burly farmer in overalls, like Herbie Husker from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, who is known for his energetic spirit and love for football🏈. While the attributes might not be as flashy as some other mascots, the Huskers embody hard work and community pride, which are values that many schools strive to uphold. So, the next time you hear about the Huskers, remember it's more than just a name; it's a symbol of dedication and teamwork💪.
Hear how the Huskers fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 3 programs flying the Huskers banner across Missouri. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Drew Singh
Missouri Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Missouri. With 3 schools per million residents, the Huskers is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Vargas
Missouri Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Huskers delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Taylor Carter
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
8 schools in our database use the Huskers mascot across 4 states.
The Huskers shows up most in Missouri (3), Minnesota (2), and New York (2). Mo also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Huskers as a Person and Farmer mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Huskers most often (4 schools). Elementary (3) and Middle School (1) also feature this mascot.