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Nebraska's 2026 Bowl Hopes Dwindle Amid Tough Schedule

4/18/2026

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CBS Sports predicts Nebraska may miss bowl eligibility in 2026.
Matt Rhule, Nebraska's head coach, leads a 2026 schedule with road games at Michigan State, Oregon, Illinois, and Iowa, and home games against Indiana and Ohio State.
Anthony Colandrea is seen as a better fit for Dana Holgorsen, Nebraska's offensive coordinator, than Dylan Raiola.
If Nebraska fails to win six games, a coaching search could be triggered in Lincoln.

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CBS Sports predicts Nebraska may miss bowl eligibility in 2026.
Matt Rhule, Nebraska's head coach, leads a 2026 schedule with road games at Michigan State, Oregon, Illinois, and Iowa, and home games against Indiana and Ohio State.
Anthony Colandrea is seen as a better fit for Dana Holgorsen, Nebraska's offensive coordinator, than Dylan Raiola.
If Nebraska fails to win six games, a coaching search could be triggered in Lincoln.