Nebraska projected to finish in middle of Big Ten in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
ESPN's 2026 college football projections place Nebraska in the middle tier of the Big Ten. The Huskers are expected to end the season with a record of 6-6, tallying only three wins in conference play. With an SP+ score of 7.7, Nebraska ranks No. 37 overall and No. 10 among Big Ten teams. The projections suggest a 65.1% chance for the Huskers to secure at least six wins, but a 0% likelihood of reaching eleven victories. These projections reflect ongoing challenges in the team's performance and competitiveness in the conference.
- •Nebraska football projected to finish 6-6 in 2026 season.
- •Huskers rank No. 10 in the Big Ten, between Illinois and Minnesota.
- •Projected SP+ score for Nebraska is 7.7, ranking No. 37 overall.
- •Nebraska has a 65.1% chance of winning six or more games.
- •The team expected to secure an average of 3.3 conference wins.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Where did Nebraska land on ESPN's 2026 Big Ten football preview
"ESPN has released its first projections for the 2026 college football season and Nebraska is picked to finish in the middle of the Big Ten.
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