Overview

• Kickoff is 9 p.m. ET at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, with ESPN carrying the game and Mark Jones, Roddy Jones and Quint Kessenich on the broadcast.
• Sportsbooks price Nebraska as roughly a 6.5-point favorite, with Huskers moneylines near -250 and totals listed around 51.5 to 53.5.
• Both programs enter Year 3 under Matt Rhule and Scott Satterfield after 2024 finishes of 7-6 and 5-7, respectively.
• Second-year quarterbacks Dylan Raiola for Nebraska and Brendan Sorsby for Cincinnati lead the offenses after each topped 2,800 passing yards last season.
• Originally slated for Cincinnati and later linked to Lucas Oil Stadium, the matchup was finalized for Arrowhead by both schools' ADs, and Nebraska staff anticipate a Husker-leaning crowd given the venue’s proximity to Lincoln.