Here we go. A chance to beat a ranked opponent and break that streak. We’ll need help from the crowd, the special teams, USC, and, hey maybe divine intervention would be okay.
Time: 6:30pm CST
Location:
Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
Surface: Hellas Turf
Wagering Info: Huskers +4 1⁄2 . O/U – 58 1⁄2 (FanDuel) – the line actually opened around +6 1/2 and has dropped two points. Insider knowledge or hopelessly hopeful Husker fans? That decision is between you and your hard-earned cash.
Series Record: Nebraska is 0-5-1 all time against the Trojans and lost their first matchup as Big 10 foes 28-20 in Los Angeles last season. The most famous meeting also came in LA in 1970 when the then #9 Huskers tied the #3 Trojans 21-21 which would be the only non-win on the eventual national champions’ docket.
TV: The game can be viewed on NBC Sports – Play-by-Play: Noah Eagle. Analyst: Todd Blackledge. Sidelines: Kathryn Tappen. It is also streaming on the Peacock App.
Radio: The audio can be streamed live for free at Huskers.com or the Huskers App. The crew will be: Play-by-Play: Kyle Crooks. Analysis: Damon Benning. Sidelines: Jessica Coody. Pre/Post-Game: Matt Coatney, Jessica Coody, Ben McLaughlin & Jeremiah Sirles.
Weather: Game-day weather should be clear with an occasional very light breeze and temps in the low-mid 40’s at kickoff and dropping to around 35 by game’s end. Bundle up in your thicker black outerwear.
