Big Ten
First Round: Lost 22-44 at Utah
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | H — Ohio | H | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — Bowling Green | H | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — North Dakota | H | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) |
| Week 4 | Loading... | A — Michigan State | A | Spartan Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | H — Maryland | H | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) |
| Week 6 | Loading... | H — Indiana | H | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) |
| Week 7 | Loading... | A — Oregon | A | Autzen Stadium |
| Week 9 | Loading... | H — Washington | H | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) |
| Week 10 | Loading... | A — Illinois | A | Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) |
| Week 11 | Loading... | A — Rutgers | A | SHI Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | H — Ohio State | H | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) |
| Week 13 | Loading... | A — Iowa | A | Kinnick Stadium |
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.