The embattled Nebraska AD was officially ousted this afternoon at 2:15 p.m. according to the Lincoln Journal-Star.

Chancellor Harvey Perlman was quoted as saying:

"We are of course disappointed about the progress in our football program. Steve has done many positive things for Husker athletics during his tenure but I think only new leadership can objectively assess the state of our program and make the decisions necessary to move us forward."

Perlman is scheduled to speak to the media at 4:oo p.m.

Read the full press release here.