Nebraska prepares for Big Ten opener after strong non-conference start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Nebraska's football team enters its Big Ten opener against Michigan State with a 3-0 record, having averaged 46.7 points and over 520 total yards per game. Freshman running back Jamal Rule has emerged as a key player, gaining 329 rushing yards and scoring five touchdowns in three games. Nebraska's balanced offensive attack includes efficient running and passing, and the team seeks to validate its progress against Big Ten competition. The upcoming game in East Lansing marks a pivotal test for the Huskers.
- •Nebraska is 3-0 with strong offensive statistics from non-conference play.
- •Jamal Rule averages 109.7 rushing yards per game.
- •Nebraska's upcoming game against Michigan State is its Big Ten opener.
- •Three 2028 recruits visited during the North Dakota game.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Nebraska’s Offense Looks the Part — Now Comes the Real Test
"Three games. Three wins. Plenty of points and, perhaps most importantly, an offense that finally looks like it has multiple ways to hurt a defense. Nebraska cruised through its non-conference schedule at 3-0, averaging 46.7 points and more than 520 yards of offense per game. For the first time since 2016, the Huskers have produced […]
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