Overview

• Nebraska does not play in Week 5, using the open date to prepare for Oct. 4 versus Michigan State.
• The Huskers are 3-1 after a 30-27 loss to then-No. 20 Michigan on Sept. 20.
• Quarterback Dylan Raiola threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns in the Michigan game.
• Six straight games follow the bye, including Maryland, Minnesota, Northwestern, UCLA, and a Nov. 1 home matchup with No. 22 USC.
• A second bye lands on Nov. 15 before a Nov. 22 trip to No. 2 Penn State, leaving a realistic playoff path with two ranked opponents ahead.