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Nebraska defeats Ohio in season opener at home

Omaha World-Herald • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 11:22 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Nebraska defeats Ohio in season opener at home
Summary

Nebraska began its college football season with a 49-21 victory over Ohio. The game featured the debut of 11 new single-digit Huskers, including Owen Chambliss, Hunter, and Jahsea. The victory followed an offseason process where the team selected new members for the single-digit jersey fraternity. Despite the win, the team displayed some sloppiness that coaching staff addressed in post-game evaluations. The program also showcased a new look at the quarterback position during the contest. The team moves forward into the next phase of its schedule following the result.

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  • •Nebraska finished with a 49-21 victory over Ohio.
  • •Eleven players were awarded single-digit jerseys for the season.
  • •Owen Chambliss and Hunter were among the new single-digit jersey recipients.
  • •The coaching staff identified areas of sloppy play despite the win.
  • •The team utilized a new look at the quarterback position during the game.
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  • 11:22 PMOmaha World-Herald — Rule's big day, some sloppiness and a new QB look: Amie Just's takes from Nebraska vs. Ohio - Omaha World-Herald
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Check out Amie Just’s quick takes from Nebraska’s 49-21 season-opening victory over Ohio.

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