USA TODAY Sports projects Nebraska facing NC State in bowl game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
USA TODAY Sports released its Week 5 bowl projections, confirming Nebraska's expected matchup against NC State in the Pinstripe Bowl. Nebraska enters week five with a 4-0 record after beating Michigan State 31-13, marking its best start since 2016. In contrast, NC State recently improved to a 2-2 record following a 41-31 victory over Appalachian State. As both teams enter their respective conference schedules, they face significant challenges ahead.
- •Nebraska projected to play NC State in the Pinstripe Bowl.
- •Huskers are 4-0, best start since 2016.
- •NC State improved to 2-2 after defeating Appalachian State.
- •Both teams face tough conference schedules ahead.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — USA TODAY Sports bowl projections unchanged for Nebraska football
"USA TODAY Sports released its Week 5 bowl projections. Some bowl projections remained the same, including Nebraska's date with NC State in the Bronx.
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