Nebraska football releases 2026 schedule featuring home opener against Ohio

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Nebraska football releases 2026 schedule featuring home opener against Ohio
Summary

Nebraska opens its 2026 college football season on September 5 with a home game against Ohio at noon. The Cornhuskers face a challenging schedule that includes a three-game mid-season stretch against Indiana, Oregon, and Washington. Following a 7-6 record last season, the team undergoes significant changes under offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. Transfer quarterback Anthony Colandrea joins the roster to lead the offense following his tenure as the Mountain West offensive player of the year. The team also navigates a late-season path featuring a home matchup against Ohio State and a road finale at Iowa.

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  • Nebraska begins the 2026 season September 5 at home against Ohio.
  • The team travels to face Oregon on October 17.
  • Anthony Colandrea transfers to the roster at quarterback.
  • The regular season concludes with a road game against Iowa on November 27.
  • Nebraska hosts Ohio State in a conference matchup on November 21.
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Nebraska opens the season on Sept. 5 at home against Ohio.

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