Nebraska projected to face Tennessee in Music City Bowl rematch
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Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Nebraska is projected to face No. 16 Tennessee in the Music City Bowl, according to USA TODAY Sports. The Huskers, currently 5-2, hope to secure at least six wins with upcoming games against Washington, Illinois, and Rutgers before finishing the regular season against No. 2 Ohio State and Iowa. Tennessee, 6-2, has faced tough competition this season, recently dropping to No. 16 after a narrow loss to South Carolina. Their schedule includes matches against No. 9 Kentucky and No. 15 LSU.
- •Nebraska projected to play Tennessee in the Music City Bowl.
- •Huskers aim for a sixth win with several key matchups remaining.
- •Tennessee has recorded close matches against top teams this season.
- •Previous matchup in 2016 saw Tennessee defeat Nebraska 38-24.
- •Nebraska seeks to avoid another long postseason drought.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska to play SEC team in latest USA TODAY Sports bowl projections
"USA TODAY Sports set up a rematch for Nebraska in its latest bowl projections. The Huskers are projected to face Tennessee in the Music City Bowl.
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