Nebraska continues Music City Bowl projection after Oregon loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Nebraska remains projected to face Kentucky in the Music City Bowl following its 17-14 loss to Oregon. The Huskers now hold a 5-2 record and are on a bye week, looking to secure bowl eligibility with one more win. Nebraska's remaining schedule includes matches against Washington, Illinois, Rutgers, Ohio State, and Iowa. Kentucky is currently 6-1 and won against Oklahoma 21-13, marking its best start since 2021. The Wildcats are set to face Vanderbilt next before their own bye week.
- •Nebraska sits at 5-2 after losing to Oregon.
- •Kentucky holds a 6-1 record following a victory over Oklahoma.
- •Both teams are projected to meet in the Music City Bowl.
- •Nebraska's next games include top-25 opponents.
- •Kentucky plays Vanderbilt before entering a bye week.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska remains set for Music City Bowl in latest bowl projections
"USA TODAY Sports provided new bowl game projections after another wild weekend. However, Nebraska and Kentucky stay locked in the Music City Bowl.
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