Tom Osborne was born on February 23, 1937 in Hastings, Nebraska, USA as Thomas William Osborne. He has been married to Nancy Tederman since August 4, 1962. They have three children.

Attended Hastings Senior High School, Hastings, Nebraska. Head football coach of the University of Nebraska, 1973-1997. Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 3rd district from 3 January 2001 - 3 January 2007. Not a candidate for reelection in 2006, but was unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination for Nebraska governor. Won 3 NCAA football championships (1994, 1995, 1997). Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999. Hand-picked by Bob Devaney to succeed him as head football coach of the University of Nebraska.