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Bowling Green welcomes Nebraska after schedule change in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:17 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Bowling Green welcomes Nebraska after schedule change in 2026

Summary

Bowling Green Falcons will host the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second week of the 2026 football season. The matchup replaces a scheduled game against Tennessee as Nebraska sought to secure a home game for 2027. With only six returning starters, Bowling Green faces a tough challenge, especially given the inexperience on both offense and defense. The Falcons' quarterback position is uncertain, with potential transfers Jay Kastantin and Austin Novosad competing for the job. The team aims to improve after last season's struggles, relying heavily on young talent.

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Status Watch

•Bowling Green replaces Tennessee with Nebraska on the 2026 schedule.
•Only six starters return for Bowling Green, indicating a rebuild.
•Quarterback competition includes transfers Kastantin and Novosad.
•The Falcons led by running back Austyn Dendy after limited play last season.
•Inexperience at key positions poses challenges against a Big Ten opponent.

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5:17 PMYahoo Sports — Bowling Green Falcons 2026 Football Preview

What they're saying

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Nebraska originally wasn’t supposed to be playing Bowling Green in the second week of the 2026 football season. In fact, Nebraska SHOULDN’T be playing Bowling Green this season. Bowling Green replaced Tennessee on the 2026 schedule because Nebraska wanted another home game in 2027 and doesn’t really care about strength of schedule anymore. Just listen […]
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