The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-2, 2-2) return home following two straight weeks on the road to face the Northwestern Wildcats (5-2, 3-1) for a Saturday morning showdown. The Huskers come in off a 24-6 loss to Minnesota, while the Wildcats come in on a four-game winning streak.
The Cornhuskers‘ defense ranks 13th in total defense, allowing just over 279 yards per game, and is 30th in scoring defense, allowing just over 19 points per game. The offense ranks 49th, averaging just over 416 yards per game and 29th in scoring offense at 36 points per game.
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The Wildcats’ defense ranks 21st in the nation, surrendering just over 305 yards per game, and is 11th in the country in scoring defense, allowing just over 15 points per game. Offensively, the Wildcats rank 89th in total offense at just over 364 yards per game and 99th in scoring offense at just under 23 points per game. They are excellent at running the football, averaging just under 190 rushing yards per game, which ranks 38th in the nation.
Nebraska faces the Wildcats after not clashing last season. Prior to that, the Huskers battled Northwestern in each of their first 13 seasons in the Big Ten. Nebraska leads the series all-time 10-7 and is 7-6 since joining the conference.
This matchup is known for close games, with 10 of the past 13 meetings decided by one score, including the last two matchups between the teams. Northwestern came back to defeat Nebraska 31-28 in Dublin, Ireland, to kickoff the 2022 season before the Huskers exacted their revenge with a 17-9 victory at Memorial Stadium in 2023. Nebraska is also on a three-game winning streak at home against Northwestern.
Here’s how to watch the Nebraska football vs Northwestern game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
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What channel is Nebraska football vs Northwestern on today?
TV Channel: FS1
Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
Nebraska football vs Northwestern can be seen on FS1. Connor Onion and Mark Helfrich 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 Northwestern time today
The Nebraska football vs Northwestern game starts at 11 a.m. CT from Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Nebraska football vs Northwestern predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Oct. 25
ODDS: Nebraska -7 1/2 (-105)
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O/U: 44 1/2 (-105)
MONEY: Nebraska (-295)
Nebraska schedule 2025 (5-2, 2-2)
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Aug. 28: vs Cincinnati (W, 20-17)
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Sept. 6: vs Akron (W, 68-0)
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Sept. 13: vs Houston Christian (W, 59-7)
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Sept. 20: vs Michigan (L, 27-30)
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Oct. 4: vs Michigan State (W, 38-27)
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Oct. 11: vs Maryland (W, 34-31)
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Oct. 17: at Minnesota (L, 24-6)
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Oct. 25: vs Northwestern (11 a.m. CT)
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Nov. 1: vs USC (6:30 p.m. CT)
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Nov. 22: at Penn State (TBA)
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Nov. 28: vs Iowa (11 a.m. CT)
Northwestern schedule 2025 (5-2, 3-1)
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Aug. 30: at Tulane (L, 23-3)
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Sept. 5: vs Western Illinois (W, 42-7)
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Sept. 13: vs Oregon (L, 34-14)
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Sept. 27: vs UCLA (W, 17-14)
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Oct. 4: vs UL Monroe (W, 42-7)
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Oct. 11: at Penn State (W, 22-21)
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Oct. 18: vs Purdue (W, 19-0)
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Oct. 25: at Nebraska (11 a.m. CT)
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Nov. 7: at USC (8 p.m. CT)
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Nov. 15: vs Michigan (TBD)
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Nov. 22: vs Minnesota (TBD)
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Nov. 29: at Illinois (TBD)
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