Ohio State faces Nebraska a week before crucial Michigan game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Ohio State Buckeyes will play the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln on November 20, 2026. CBS Sports analyst Brad Crawford identified this game as a potential trap for the Buckeyes, who will be focused on their rivalry with Michigan the following week. Nebraska, led by head coach Matt Rhule, could pose a challenge, especially if they are competitive at home. Ohio State must remain focused to avoid an upset in this critical matchup, as it could impact their College Football Playoff aspirations.
- •Ohio State plays Nebraska on November 20, 2026, in Lincoln.
- •Analyst Brad Crawford warns of a potential look-ahead trap.
- •The game occurs a week before Ohio State's rivalry with Michigan.
- •Nebraska could be fighting for bowl eligibility or a major win.
- •Slow starts could lead to trouble for Ohio State in this matchup.
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"The Ohio State Buckeyes have one of the Big Ten's toughest schedules, which includes games against the Indiana Hoosiers, USC Trojans, and Oregon Ducks. But it's a late November game, one analyst says, where the Buckeyes could be in a do-or-die CFP scenario by the time it rolls around.
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