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Nebraska Eyes Tougher Non-Conference Schedule If Playoff Expands

7/7/2026

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Nebraska could schedule tougher non-conference games if the Football Playoff expands to 24 teams.
Nebraska will play Ohio, Bowling Green, North Dakota in 2026 and Cincinnati, Akron, Houston Christian in 2025.
Nebraska lost to Oklahoma 49-14 in 2022, beat Colorado 28-10 in 2024, and the rivalry ranked No. 33 in The Athletic’s top 100.
In 2025, ten of 136 FBS teams avoided FCS opponents while fans praised Nebraska’s 59-7 win over Houston Christian.

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Nebraska could schedule tougher non-conference games if the Football Playoff expands to 24 teams.
Nebraska will play Ohio, Bowling Green, North Dakota in 2026 and Cincinnati, Akron, Houston Christian in 2025.
Nebraska lost to Oklahoma 49-14 in 2022, beat Colorado 28-10 in 2024, and the rivalry ranked No. 33 in The Athletic’s top 100.
In 2025, ten of 136 FBS teams avoided FCS opponents while fans praised Nebraska’s 59-7 win over Houston Christian.