Nebraska and Wisconsin Face Off With Bowl Eligibility on the Line

Both teams enter the matchup needing a win to secure postseason play, with Nebraska chasing its first bowl game since 2016.

Nebraska and Wisconsin, both at 5-5, must win one of their final two games to achieve bowl eligibility for the 2024 season.
Nebraska has not reached a bowl game since 2016 and is on an eight-game losing streak in opportunities to secure a sixth win.
Wisconsin is navigating offensive struggles after losing starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke to injury and parting ways with offensive coordinator Phil Longo last week.
The game will feature the battle for the Freedom Trophy, which Nebraska has not claimed since 2012, with Wisconsin holding a 10-game winning streak in the series.
Nebraska fans are preparing for a double-header Saturday with football at Memorial Stadium and volleyball hosting Wisconsin, while authorities urge patience and safety due to increased traffic.