Nebraska Cornhuskers defeat Ohio Bobcats 49-21 in season opener
Sports Illustrated • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 10:29 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Nebraska Cornhuskers secured a 49-21 victory over the Ohio Bobcats in their season opener on Saturday. The game took place at Memorial Stadium in high temperatures. After an inconsistent start for the Nebraska offense, the team regrouped to outscore their opponent 35-8 during the second half. This result represents the 100th season-opening win for the Nebraska program. The contest ended with the Cornhuskers comfortably ahead after pulling away in the final two quarters.
- •Nebraska defeated Ohio with a final score of 49-21.
- •The game was held at Memorial Stadium on September 6, 2026.
- •Nebraska outscored the Bobcats 35-8 in the second half.
- •This win serves as the 100th season-opening victory in Nebraska history.
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"After a shaky start the Nebraska offense got on track to pull away from the Ohio Bobcats.
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