Nebraska prepares for matchup against North Dakota at Memorial Stadium

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Nebraska prepares for matchup against North Dakota at Memorial Stadium
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Nebraska faces North Dakota on September 16 at 6:15 p.m., marking their first meeting since 2022. Head coach Matt Rhule emphasizes the importance of respecting the Fighting Hawks, who have a potent offense averaging 50.3 points per game. Nebraska, 2-0 so far this season, seeks to maintain momentum before entering Big Ten play. Defensive strategies will focus on containing North Dakota's quarterback Jerry Kaminski, with players highlighting the need for disciplined execution.

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  • Nebraska is 2-0 this season after wins against Ohio and Bowling Green.
  • Rhule praises North Dakota's coaching staff and offensive capabilities.
  • The game's kickoff is set for 6:15 p.m. on September 16.
  • Nebraska defensive back Dwayne McDougle stresses the need to contain Kaminski.
  • Rhule acknowledges the pressure that North Dakota's defense can apply.
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Sep. 16—LINCOLN, Neb. — One of Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule's early stops in his coaching career was at Western Carolina, an FCS program. Rhule was Temple's offensive coordinator when the program suffered a 27-24 loss to Villanova, an FCS program, in 2009. Andrew Marshall and Jamir Conn, two starting defensive backs for Nebraska, began their careers in the FCS. The Cornhuskers head coach ...

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