Nebraska Football 2025 Season Central: Schedule, News, Results

Another Nebraska football season is almost upon us.

The Huskers are entering year three of the Matt Rhule era. After 5-7 and 7-6 records over the last two seasons, NU is looking to make a jump.

Follow along with all the news and results this season below.

Big Ten Media Days
Preseason Camp
Week 1 vs. Cincinnati (Kansas City)
Week 2 vs. Akron
Week 3 vs. Houston Christian
Week 4 vs. Michigan
Week 5 OFF
Week 6 vs. Michigan State
Week 7 at Maryland
Week 8 at Minnesota
Week 9 vs. Northwestern
Week 10 vs. USC
Week 11 at UCLA
Week 12 OFF
Week 13 at Penn State
Week 14 vs. Iowa
Big Ten Standings
Rankings
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Big Ten Media Days

Big Ten Preseason Poll: Nebraska Picked in the Middle; Penn State, Ohio State, Oregon Favorites
'We Want More Conference Games To Matter In November': Commissioner Tony Petitti Kicks Off Big Ten Media Days
'National Championship': Nebraska Quarterback Dylan Raiola Discusses the Ceiling for the Cornhuskers
'We're About To Make The Jump': Nebraska Football Coach Matt Rhule at Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas
Matt Rhule Says Nebraska Football 'Was Not a Good Job,' But Is 'the Right Job for Me'
'I Didn't Want to Be a Meme': Nebraska Football Coach Matt Rhule, Dylan Raiola Discuss the Bull in the Weight Room
'The Narrative Is Going to Have to Change': Nebraska Quarterback Dylan Raiola Speaks at Big Ten Football Media Days
DeShon Singleton Expects Exciting Year for Huskers’ Defense
Husker Guard Henry Lutovsky Expects Big Things from Offensive Line
Nebraska Quarterback Dylan Raiola Compares Patrick Mahomes Relationship to Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan

Preseason Camp

July 28

'Great First Day': Matt Rhule Speaks as Nebraska's Preseason Camp Begins
Matt Rhule Sets 'High Expectations' for Nebraska's Defensive Line
LOOK: Nebraska Football's 2025 Fall Camp Begins With Monday Morning Practice
An Offseason of Transition, Recovery Has Nebraska Fighting To Be 'Tight End U'
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola Named to Maxwell Award Watch List

July 29

Emmett Johnson Discusses Lead Back Role, Chasing Ameer Abdullah
Running, Passing & Banana Balls: A First Look at Nebraska's New Punter

July 30

Cam Lenhardt Talks D-Line Growth, Perfecting His Pass-Rush Move
Preseason Camp Offers a Chance for Young Players to Improve, Prove Their Roles
Rocco Spindler Named Preseason First-Team All-Big Ten by PFF
Alcohol Sales Approved at Memorial Stadium for Big Red Preview Saturday

July 31

'Making This Team The Best It Can Be': Nebraska OC Dana Holgorsen Discusses Dylan Raiola, Offense
Nebraska Tight End Mac Markway's 'ACL Repair Failed'
Nebraska’s Teddy Prochazka Earns National Spotlight with Wuerffel Trophy Watch List Honor
Jacory Barney Jr. Sets Bold Goal: 'I’m Going to Lead the Nation in Punt Returns This Year'
Huskers Slot Receiver Janiran Bonner Takes Pride in Being Physical
Nebraska Receivers Coach Daikiel Shorts on Position Changes, Young Players Stepping Up, and Run-Blocking Buy-In

August 2

Nominations Open for Hometown Heroes Ahead of Annual Nebraska-Iowa Game
Nebraska Football Featured on Big Ten Network's Training Camp Show
Huskers Coach Matt Rhule Talks About Lonely Times for Injured Players
'A Ceiling That Wasn't There Before': Why Jake Butt's Words About Nebraska's 2025 Group Are Resonating
What It Would Take for Jacory Barney to Be the Nation's Top Returner
'This Week's Been Excellent But Not Anywhere We Need To Be': Matt Rhule Meets the Media Before Big Red Preview

August 3

Rocco Spindler Says Husker O-Line Can Win Joe Moore Award in 2025
LOOK: Nebraska Football's 'Big Red Preview' Open Practice
Memorial Stadium Unveils Initial Prices for Alcohol, Concession Items
Three Observations from the Big Red Preview

August 4

Ceyair Wright: Veteran Cornerback Poised to Lead Nebraska’s Secondary
Will Dana Holgorsen and Mike Ekeler Push Nebraska Football Over the Top in 2025?
Nebraska Football's Cortez Mills Lands Spot on South Florida Elite Freshmen Watch List
Nebraska Football's Top 5 Transfer Additions Set to Make the Biggest Impact in 2025
Nebraska Football Receives Coaches Poll Votes; Huskers to Face Two Preseason Top 25 Teams

August 5

Physicality-vs.-Health Balance a 'Work in Progress': Defensive Coordinator John Butler Meets with the Media
Cameron Lenhardt: Nebraska's Under-the-Radar Pass Rusher Primed for a Breakout in 2025
Emmett Johnson’s Hot Finish in 2024 Lands Him on Doak Walker Award Watch List

August 6

Nebraska Defensive Back Andrew Marshall Discusses Transition from FCS to Big Ten
Riley Van Poppel Discusses Chasing the Nebraska Sack Record, Plus Learning from Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher

August 7

Plates to Playbooks: How Nebraska’s Nutrition Program is Emerging as a Recruiting Edge
John Butler Praises Transfer Williams Nwaneri’s Potential for Huskers’ Defensive Comeback
Nebraska Lands Five Spots on The Athletic’s Top 100 Transfer List

August 8

Veteran Husker Offense is Helping Shape Future Blackshirts
Troy Dannen Gives State of the Cornhuskers; Memorial Stadium Renovations Remain 'Status Quo'
Report: Nebraska Football Adds Nevada to 2029 Schedule

August 9

'It's Just Like a Burning Passion Inside of Me': Javin Wright Talks Year Seven with Nebraska
'Great First Scrimmage': Matt Rhule Recaps Nebraska Camp, Gives Injury Update

August 11

Nebraska Football Receives Votes in AP Preseason Top 25; Six Big Ten Teams Ranked
Dane Key, Riley Van Poppel Earn Single-Digit Jersey Designations for Nebraska Football

August 12

Arrowhead Awaits: Chiefs’ Mark Donovan Teases Electric Atmosphere for Huskers’ Season Kickoff
Huskers Discuss Progress in Fixing Special-Teams Woes

August 13

Archie Wilson's Emotional Journey Away From Family, Chasing Football
Shavers Knows the Significance Behind His Jersey Number
What Phil Snow Really Does for Nebraska Football

August 14

Home Away From Home: How New Huskers are Finding Family in Lincoln
More Husker Single-Digit Recipients Announced; Vincent Shavers Switches Numbers
How Dylan Raiola’s 2025 Could Mirror Case Keenum, Geno Smith
Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola Named to 2025 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Watch List

August 15

Nebraska Football Unveils 'Back in Black' Alternate Uniforms, Calls for Memorial Stadium Blackout
'Best Since We've Been Here': Dana Holgorsen, Donovan Raiola Praise Offensive Line, Talk Offense
Sherrone Moore Officially Suspended for Nebraska Game; Michigan Handed NCAA Penalties
'My Body's in the Best Shape It's Been In': Nebraska Quarterback Dylan Raiola Taking the Next Step
Dana Holgorsen Enjoying 'Explosive' Wide Receiver Room Going into 2025

August 16

Nebraska Senior Cornerback Ceyair Wright Earns Prestigious Single-Digit Jersey
Penalties, Guys Fighting for Roles Concerns for Matt Rhule After Saturday's Scrimmage

August 17

New Center Justin Evans Grows into Leadership Role with Huskers
Matt Rhule Praises Dylan Raiola’s Growth in Nebraska Football Fall Camp
Matt Rhule Wants Nebraska Football to Wear Black Alternates Every Year

Week 1 vs. Cincinnati (Kansas City)

Location	Date	Game Time	Television
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City	Aug. 28	8 p.m. CDT	ESPN

Nebraska football's depth chart ahead of the Cincinnati game. | Nebraska Athletics

Five Observations on Nebraska Football's First Depth Chart of the Season
Matt Rhule Excited for Kansas City Environment, Talks Season Opener, Injuries, Podcast
Blackshirts Stressing How to Defend Cincinnati's Running Quarterback
Six Huskers Voted Nebraska Football Team Captains
Dana Hologrsen Expecting Plenty of Rotation on Offensive Line, Backup Skill Positions
'Fashion-Specific' Dylan Raiola Discusses 'Different Mission' at Arrowhead, Preparation for Cincinnati
Nebraska Defensive Coordinator John Butler Previews Cincinnati
'The Highest Honor I've Ever Been Awarded': Henry Lutovsky Sheds Light on Being Named a 2025 Team Captain
Nebraska's Ceyair Wright Offers Glimpse into the Blackshirts' Mindset, His Growth Since Arriving in Lincoln
Huskers Safety Marques Buford Jr. Watches and Learns
Nebraska Unveils 10 Players Earning Blackshirts Ahead of Season Opener
Matt Rhule Says Nebraska is 'Locked In' for Cincinnati, Discusses Blackshirts, Position Battles, Preparation
Dane Key on Becoming a Captain, Building Trust with Raiola, and Nebraska’s Tight-Knit Team
How to Watch Nebraska Football vs. Cincinnati: Breakdown, Preview, TV Channel
Analytics Preview: Nebraska vs Cincinnati in Kansas City
HuskerMax Predictions: Nebraska Football vs. Cincinnati

	1Q	2Q	3Q	4Q	Final
Nebraska (1-0)	0	13	0	7	20
Cincinnati (0-1)	3	0	7	7	17

Nebraska Holds Off Cincinnati in Kansas City, 20-17
Celebrities Watch Nebraska, Cincinnati in Kansas City Classic
Four Observations From Nebraska's 20-17 Win Over Cincinnati in Kansas City
Carriker Gut Reaction: Nebraska 20, Cincinnati 17
Tad Stryker: Somebody Made a Play
How Malcolm Hartzog Jr. Went From Zero to Hero in Five Seconds to Save Nebraska
Huskers Happily Hold On as Hartzog Hangs On
One-Score Game Finally Goes in Nebraska’s Favor
Emmett Johnson Follows Nebraska's Win by Asking for Prayers for Minneapolis
Cincinnati’s 'Home' Game Belongs to Nebraska in Kansas City
Nebraska vs. Cincinnati: Defensive Grades, Standouts, Film Takeaways
From Liability to Lifeline: Special Teams Lift Huskers Over Cincinnati
Huskers Analytics Review: A Quality, Ugly Win Against Cincinnati

Week 2 vs. Akron

Location	Date	Game Time	Television
Memorial Stadium	Sep. 6	6:30 p.m. CDT	Big Ten Network

Nebraska football's depth chart ahead of the Akron game. | Nebraska Athletics

Nebraska Wide Receiver Janiran Bonner Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury
'We're Excited to Get Back Home': Matt Rhule Discusses Injuries, Left Tackle Rotation, More Ahead of Akron
Three Observations on Nebraska Football's Depth Chart Ahead of the Akron Game
Matt Rhule, Mike Ekeler Want More Out of the Special Teams
Matt Rhule Breaks Down Nebraska Quarterback Dylan Raiola's Season-Opening Performance
Expect Huskers' Emmett Johnson to Get Bulk of Carries, But Also Get a Breather
A New Bell Cow Back in the Beef State
'Not Happy With 20 Points': Dana Holgorsen Discusses Season Opener, Cincinnati's Low Tackling
Nebraska Defensive Coordinator John Butler Emphasizing Execution, Trust and Urgency
‘It’s His Time’: Matt Rhule on Carter Nelson’s Opportunity After Bonner Injury
Nebraska’s Offensive Blueprint vs Akron
Kyle Cunanan Making a Name for Himself in Lincoln
Is the Blackshirts’ Shutout Drought About to End?
'They Took a Chance on Me; I’m Going to Give Them My All': Luke Lindenmeyer on Going from Walk-On to Starter
Rhule-Holgorsen Relationship a Work in Progress
How Nebraska’s Defensive Front Can Disrupt Akron’s RPO Game
Analytics Preview: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. the Akron Zips
Freshman in Focus: Which Husker Can Flash Against Akron?
Matt Rhule Says 'No Red Flags' in Week of Prep for Home Opener with Akron
'This Will Be a Big, Big Weekend for Us': Matt Rhule Has High Expectations for His Staff with Visiting Recruits
Matt Rhule Names a Starting Left Tackle for Akron Game
How to Watch Nebraska Football vs. Akron: Breakdown, Preview, TV Channel
What Matt Rhule Wants from Mehki Nelson, Isaiah Mozee Against Akron
HuskerMax Predictions: Nebraska Football vs. Akron

	1Q	2Q	3Q	4Q	Final
Nebraska (2-0)	9	24	21	14	68
Akron (0-2)	0	0	0	0	0

Nebraska Routs Akron, 68-0
The Turning Point vs. Akron
Four Observations from Nebraska Football's 68-0 Rout of Akron
Rover DeShon Singleton Shines Against Akron
Huskers Analytics Review: An All-Time Performance vs. Akron

Week 3 vs. Houston Christian

Location	Date	Game Time	Television
Memorial Stadium	Sep. 13	11 a.m. CDT	FS1

Nebraska football's depth chart ahead of the Houston Christian game. | Nebraska Athletics

'You Don't Let Them Have Life': Matt Rhule Wanted More Saturday, Looks Ahead to Houston Christian
Nebraska's Final Dress Rehearsal: What to Watch for Against Houston Christian
Three Observations on Nebraska Football's Depth Chart Ahead of the Houston Christian Game
Donovan Jones Earns Blackshirt Ahead of Houston Christian Game
'They Don't Fear You, They Don't Respect You Enough Yet': Rhule's Halftime Speech vs. Akron Surfaces
Matt Rhule, Nebraska 'Fighting the Disease of Average'
'Gotta Take One of Those to the Crib': Barney Recaps Career Night Against Akron
Six Storylines to Watch in Nebraska Football vs. Houston Christian

	1Q	2Q	3Q	4Q	Final
Nebraska (3-0)	17	21	14	7	59
Houston Christian (1-2)	0	0	7	0	7

Nebraska Hammers Houston Christian, 59-7
Four Observations from Nebraska Football's 59-7 Win Over Houston Christian
Nebraska’s Riley Van Poppel Makes the Huge Hit, Williams Nwaneri Gets the Touchdown
Huskers Analytics Review: Another Strong Performance vs. Houston Christian
Dane Key Surpasses 2,000-Yard Milestone, Readies for Big Ten Play

Week 4 vs. Michigan

Location	Date	Game Time	Television
Memorial Stadium	Sep. 20	2:30 p.m. CDT	CBS

Nebraska football's depth chart ahead of the Michigan game. | Nebraska Athletics

The Biggest Week of the Matt Rhule Era Is Here; It's Time for Nebraska to Take the Next Step
Matt Rhule Looks to Michigan, Wants to Play Football the 1995 Team Would be 'Proud' Of
Three Observations on Nebraska Football's Depth Chart Ahead of the Michigan Game
Can Nebraska’s Front Seven Disrupt Michigan’s Ground Game?
Nebraska Game a Personal Affair for Acting Michigan Coach Biff Poggi
Bryce Underwood to Have 'Green Light' Against Nebraska
'It's Why We're Here': Dana Holgorsen, John Butler Turn Focus to Michigan, Big Ten Play
'Dylan's More Than Ready': Matt Rhule on His Quarterback Ahead of Big Ten Play
Know Your Foe, Nebraska vs. Michigan: The Quarterbacks
'Whatever It Takes to Win, I'm Gonna Do That': Emmett Johnson Previews Michigan
Know Your Foe, Nebraska vs. Michigan: The Running Backs
Stats Matchup: Nebraska vs. Michigan

Week 5 OFF

Week 6 vs. Michigan State

Location	Date	Game Time	Television
Memorial Stadium	Sep. 27	11/2:30/3	TBA

Week 7 at Maryland

Location	Date	Game Time	Television
SECU Stadium, College Park	Oct. 11	TBA	TBA

Week 8 at Minnesota

Location	Date	Game Time	Television
Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis	Oct. 17	7 p.m. CDT	FOX

Week 9 vs. Northwestern

Location	Date	Game Time	Television
Memorial Stadium	Oct. 25	TBA	TBA

Week 10 vs. USC

Location	Date	Game Time	Television
Memorial Stadium	Nov. 1	TBA	TBA

Week 11 at UCLA

Location	Date	Game Time	Television
Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena	Nov. 8	TBA	TBA

Week 12 OFF

Week 13 at Penn State

Location	Date	Game Time	Television
Beaver Stadium, University Park	Nov. 22	TBA	TBA

Week 14 vs. Iowa

Location	Date	Game Time	Television
Memorial Stadium	Nov. 28	11 a.m. CST	CBS

Big Ten Standings

Position	Team	Big Ten Record	Overall Record
1t	Oregon	1-0	3-0
1t	USC	1-0	3-0
	Illinois	0-0	3-0
	Indiana	0-0	3-0
	Iowa	0-0	2-1
	Maryland	0-0	3-0
	Michigan	0-0	2-1
	Michigan State	0-0	3-0
	Minnesota	0-0	2-1
	Nebraska	0-0	3-0
	Ohio State	0-0	3-0
	Penn State	0-0	3-0
	Rutgers	0-0	3-0
	UCLA	0-0	0-3
	Washington	0-0	2-0
	Wisconsin	0-0	2-1
17t	Northwestern	0-1	1-2
17t	Purdue	0-1	2-1

Rankings

Associated Press Top 25

Ohio State
Penn State
LSU
Oregon
Miami (FL)
Georgia
Texas
Notre Dame
Illinois
Florida State
South Carolina
Clemson
Oklahoma
Iowa State
Tennessee
Texas A&M
Ole Miss
South Florida
Alabama
Utah
Texas Tech
Indiana
Michigan
Auburn
Missouri

Coaches Poll

Ohio State
Penn State
Georgia
LSU
Oregon
Miami (FL)
Texas
Notre Dame
Illinois
South Carolina
Clemson
Florida State
Ole Miss
Iowa State
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Texas A&M
Alabama
Indiana
Texas Tech
Utah
Michigan
South Florida
Arizona State
BYU

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