Nebraska enters ESPN FPI top 25 rankings after beating Ohio
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Nebraska football holds the 22nd spot in the latest ESPN FPI rankings following the opening week of the season. The Huskers secured a 49-21 victory over the Ohio Bobcats. The game remained close during the first half, with Nebraska holding a narrow 14-13 lead at the break. A strong second-half performance allowed the team to pull away on both sides of the ball. This win marks a successful start to the season for the program despite the early challenges faced against the Bobcats. The team now prepares for a matchup against Bowling Green scheduled for Saturday evening.
- •Nebraska holds the 22nd position in the ESPN FPI rankings.
- •The team holds a 11.3 FPI score following Week 1.
- •Nebraska defeated the Ohio Bobcats 49-21.
- •Nebraska leads the Ohio Bobcats 14-13 at halftime before pulling away.
- •The team plays Bowling Green on Saturday evening.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska now ranked in ESPN FPI Top 25
"Nebraska football ranked 22nd in the ESPN FPI rankings released earlier this week.
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