Nebraska ranks No. 43 in USA TODAY Sports preseason top 50
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Nebraska opens the 2026 college football season ranked No. 43 in the USA TODAY Sports preseason top 50. This marks a decline from last year's No. 21 ranking following a 7-6 finish last season. The Huskers faced challenges after a strong start, winning six of their first eight games but losing four of the last five due to quarterback Dylan Raiola's season-ending injury. The upcoming schedule features six opponents ranked ahead of them, including No. 2 Ohio State. Nebraska is set to face Ohio in their season opener at home on September 5 at 11 a.m. CT on FS1.
- •Nebraska dropped to No. 43 from No. 21 in preseason rankings.
- •The team finished last season with a 7-6 record.
- •Nebraska's first game is against Ohio on September 5.
- •Six conference rivals are ranked above Nebraska in the preseason.
- •Dylan Raiola's injury impacted last season's performance.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska opens season in USA TODAY Sports preseason top 50
"The preseason USA TODAY Sports rankings gave Nebraska a significant drop from last year's list.
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