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Nebraska projected to face South Carolina in bowl game

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Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Nebraska projected to face South Carolina in bowl game

Summary

The Sporting News has forecasted that the Nebraska Cornhuskers will meet the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Lockheed Armed Forces Bowl on December 23, 2026. This anticipated matchup will take place at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Nebraska holds a historical advantage in their series, winning 3 of 4 previous encounters against South Carolina, including a postseason matchup in 2011. Both teams have experienced mixed success in bowl games, with Nebraska holding a 27-28 record and South Carolina at 10-16. Nebraska's head coach Matt Rhule has led the team to two bowl games in his tenure with a 1-1 record.

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Key Details

•Nebraska projected to play South Carolina in bowl game.
•Match scheduled for December 23 at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
•Nebraska leads the series 3-1 against South Carolina.
•Both teams have a mixed record in bowl games historically.
•Nebraska's Coach Matt Rhule enters his fourth season with a 19-19 record.

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9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska and SEC team projected to face one another this bowl season

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The Sporting News has projected the Nebraska Cornhuskers to face an SEC team in the first major bowl picks of the upcoming college football season.
— Yahoo Sports

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