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Nebraska ranks remaining opponents after Week 2 improvements

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 9:08 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Nebraska ranks remaining opponents after Week 2 improvements
Summary

Nebraska continued to show progress with a 56-7 victory over Bowling Green in Week 2. The Huskers achieved 35 points in the first half and displayed an effective offense, highlighted by Anthony Colandrea's 200+ passing yards and four touchdown passes. Alongside Nebraska’s performance, many upcoming opponents also saw varying degrees of success, impacting their rankings. As the season unfolds, Nebraska prepares to face North Dakota next, which has posted high offensive numbers in the FCS but against weaker competition.

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  • •Nebraska won 56-7 against Bowling Green in Week 2.
  • •Colandrea threw for over 200 yards and four touchdowns.
  • •Rutgers continues to struggle with turnovers and dropped in rankings.
  • •North Dakota scored over 40 points in each of its first three games.
  • •Nebraska's next game is against North Dakota at home.
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  • 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Ranking Nebraska's remaining opponents of the 2026 season
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The Huskers showed improvement in Week 2. In fact, many teams on Nebraska’s schedule also performed to their season expectations.

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