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Nebraska Aims for Upset Against No. 23 USC Saturday

10/27/2025

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Huskers Face USC

Nebraska will host No. 23 USC on Saturday, seeking its first win against a ranked opponent since 2016.
The Huskers are 6-2 after a 28-21 win over Northwestern, while USC is 5-2 after a bye.
USC is favored by 4.5 to 6 points, and a Nebraska win could impact its College Football Playoff chances.
The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on NBC.

Summary

Trojans Clash Huskers

The University of Southern California Trojans are No. 23 in the AP Top 25 after a bye week, their fourth ranking this season and their highest at No. 20, despite a loss to Notre Dame.
Nebraska, at 6-2, seeks to capitalize on the matchup after beating Northwestern 28-21.
The game will be in Lincoln, the first encounter there since 2007, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. CT on NBC.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2014, the College Football Playoff (CFP) replaced the Bowl Championship Series (BCS), addressing criticisms of fairness and transparency in postseason college football. The CFP introduced a selection committee to determine the top four teams, enhancing competition. Nebraska's last victory against a ranked opponent was in 2016, underscoring their challenges in the evolving landscape of college football.

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Huskers Face USC

Nebraska will host No. 23 USC on Saturday, seeking its first win against a ranked opponent since 2016.
The Huskers are 6-2 after a 28-21 win over Northwestern, while USC is 5-2 after a bye.
USC is favored by 4.5 to 6 points, and a Nebraska win could impact its College Football Playoff chances.
The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on NBC.

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