Nebraska football assesses remaining 2026 opponents after season opener

Nebraska began its 2026 campaign with a 49-21 victory over Ohio, a performance that highlighted early-season inconsistencies for the team. As the season progresses, analysts are evaluating the remaining 11 opponents on the Nebraska schedule based on opening-week outcomes. Bowling Green enters the rankings at No. 11 following a 20-13 loss to Tarleton State, while Rutgers occupies the No. 10 spot after dropping its opener to UMass. North Dakota moved up to No. 9 after a 2-0 start that included a 62-26 victory over St. Thomas. The evaluation considers both recent performance and historical matchups to project how the Huskers will fare as they head into their conference schedule.

• 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Ranking Nebraska's 11 remaining opponents of the 2026 season