Nebraska Hosts No. 17 USC in Top-25 Test of Offense vs. Defense

Nebraska faces its first AP Top 25 opponent, with USC bringing a defense-first identity to Lincoln.

Overview

Nebraska enters 12-0 after an 87-56 win over California Baptist and has scored at least 80 points in every game, averaging 89.6.
The matchup marks the Huskers’ first game against a ranked foe this season, while No. 17 USC is 9-3 and 1-0 in Big Ten play.
USC has leaned on defense without redshirting star JuJu Watkins, limiting opponents to 54.3 points on 35.2% shooting with strong rim protection and forced turnovers.
Sophomore guard Britt Prince leads Nebraska at 18.6 points per game on highly efficient shooting, and coach Amy Williams notes multiple scoring options with Eliza Maupin available after illness.
The game is at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln and streams on Big Ten Plus, and it is being framed as an early conference gauge for both teams.