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.
Nebraska opens the 2026 season on Saturday, Sept. 5, when the Ohio Bobcats visit Memorial Stadium. Kickoff time is set for 11 a.m. CT and can be seen on FS1.
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Here's how to watch the Nebraska-Ohio football game on Saturday, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
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.
Nebraska football schedule 2026
- Sept. 5: Ohio (11 a.m. CT - FS1)
- Sept. 12: Bowling Green (6 p.m. CT - FS1)
- Sept. 19: North Dakota (6:15 p.m. CT - BTN)
- Sept. 26: at Michigan State (TBA)
- Oct. 3: Maryland (TBA)
- Oct.10: Indiana (TBA)
- Oct. 17: at Oregon (TBA)
- Oct. 31: Washington (TBA)
- Nov. 6: at Illinois (7 p.m. CT - FOX)
- Nov. 14: at Rutgers (TBA)
- Nov. 21: Ohio State (TBA)
- Nov. 27: at Iowa (11 a.m. CT - CBS)
- Record: 0-0
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