Nebraska has hired Mike Riley as head coach to replace Bo Pelini.

"It is truly an honor to join the University of Nebraska family," Riley said in a statement. "Though we love Corvallis and Oregon State, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to coach at one of the nation's most storied football programs and I can't wait to get started. My sincere thanks to Chancellor Perlman and [athletic director] Shawn Eichorst for their confidence in me and I look forward to becoming a part of the Nebraska family and building upon the great history and tradition."

Riley has spent 14 seasons (over two tenures) as Oregon State's coach, and also coached the San Diego Chargers and the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers.