Nebraska climbs to No. 14 in ESPN's Football Power Index after win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
After a 31-13 victory over Michigan State, Nebraska has moved up to No. 14 in ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI). The Huskers are enjoying their first 4-0 start since 2016 and have a current FPI score of 16.0. ESPN projects Nebraska has a 99.3% chance of winning six games this season and a 25.2% chance to make the College Football Playoff. The team is set to face Maryland in Week 5, followed by matchups against Indiana and Oregon, testing the Huskers' momentum.
- •Nebraska is now ranked No. 14 in the FPI.
- •They won 31-13 against Michigan State.
- •This marks Nebraska's first 4-0 start since 2016.
- •The Huskers face Maryland next week.
- •ESPN gives them a 25.2% chance to make the playoffs.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska jumps multiple spots in ESPN's Football Power Index
"ESPN released its latest FPI rankings after a wild week of college football. Nebraska continues to climb in the rankings, now sitting at No. 14.
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