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- Matt Rhule (head coach) announced Nebraska will open the 2026 season at home against Ohio on Sept. 5, 2026.
- Rhule hired Rob Aurich as defensive coordinator to run a 4-2-5 scheme, replacing John Butler.
- Rhule said the 2026 roster is bigger, faster and deeper, highlighting transfer quarterback Anthony Colandrea from UNLV.
- Nebraska’s conference slate includes games at Oregon (Oct. 17), Washington (Oct. 31), Illinois (Nov. 7) and a bye on Oct. 24.
