Steele's second season began with a 2–1 non-conference record but was followed by eight straight Big 12 losses, only one closer than 24 points. A particularly rough stretch in October saw the Bears shut out in three consecutive games (the last of which was a 59–0 loss at Nebraska, where the Huskers led 38–0 after the first quarter).
Steele's second season started with a 2–1 non-conference record but then suffered eight straight Big 12 losses, only one game closer than 24 points. In October, the Bears experienced a difficult period where they were shut out in three consecutive games (the last of which was a 59–0 loss at Nebraska, where the Huskers led 38–0 after the first quarter).