Nebraska football vs Ohio live updates, stats and highlights

The Nebraska Cornhuskers open the 2026 college football season by hosting the Ohio Bobcats at Memorial Stadium this Saturday. This is the first meeting between these two schools.

The Huskers have a history of success in season openers, winning their first game approximately 75% of the time. They have an official record of 99-32-5, including an 86-14-3 record at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska is coming off a 7-6 season in 2025. It was the second season in a row that the Huskers finished with a 7-6 record. It's also the first time that the program has posted consecutive winning seasons since the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

Ohio is coming off a 2025 season that saw the Bobcats finish with a 9-4 record and a victory over UNLV in the Frisco Bowl. The 2026 MAC coaches preseason poll picked Ohio to finish fourth with zero votes to win the MAC Championship.

Get real-time updates, scoring plays, turning points, and expert analysis throughout the Nebraska football game against Ohio.

What channel is Nebraska football vs Ohio on Saturday?

TV Channel: FS1

Livestream: Fubo (free trial)

Nebraska-Ohio football will broadcast nationally on FS1 to open the 2026 college football season. Eric Collins and Spencer Tillman will call the game from the booth at Memorial Stadium. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Nebraska football vs Ohio time on Saturday

• Date: Saturday, Sep. 5
• Start time: 11 a.m. CT

The Nebraska-Ohio football game starts at 11 a.m. CT from Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE.

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