The team was coached by Frank Solich and played their home games in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Nebraska finished in 2nd place in the Big 12 North Division and tied for 4th conference-wide, with a final record of 10–3 (5–3).

Defensive Coordinator Bo Pelini was named Interim Head Coach and led the Huskers to a 17–3 Alamo Bowl win over Michigan State.

When new Head Coach Bill Callahan was announced in later weeks, most of the existing assistants (including Pelini) were also fired.

[2] The following Nebraska players who participated in the 2003 season later moved on to the next level and joined a professional or semi-pro team as draftees or free agents.