Nebraska Cornhuskers 2027 Schedule & Opponents
The 2027 Nebraska Cornhuskers schedule includes home games against Northern Illinois, Miami (OH), Northern Iowa (FCS), Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon, Purdue, Rutgers; road games at Northwestern, Ohio State, Washington, Wisconsin. 12 of 12 games are confirmed as of September 3, 2026.
2027 opponents (12 of 12 confirmed)
Home games (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | Non-conference | September 4, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Miami (OH) | Non-conference | September 11, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Northern Iowa (FCS) | Non-conference | September 18, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Iowa | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Minnesota | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Oregon | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Purdue | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Rutgers | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Road games (4)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Ohio State | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Washington | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Wisconsin | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Confirmed = officially announced by the school or conference. Projected = reported or expected but not yet announced. TBA = the slot exists but the opponent or details are still open.
Nebraska Cornhuskers 2027 schedule FAQ
Who does Nebraska play in 2027?
Nebraska has 12 games on the 2027 schedule so far: home games against Northern Illinois, Miami (OH), Northern Iowa (FCS), Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon, Purdue, Rutgers; road games at Northwestern, Ohio State, Washington, Wisconsin. 12 are officially confirmed.
How many home games does Nebraska have in 2027?
Nebraska currently has 8 home games and 4 road games on the 2027 schedule. Counts change as remaining games are announced.
How many conference games does Nebraska play in 2027?
9 of the 2027 games listed for Nebraska are Big Ten conference games; the rest are non-conference matchups the school scheduled itself.
When will the 2027 Nebraska schedule be finalized?
Non-conference games are contracted years in advance and are usually the first rows confirmed. Big Ten opponents are set when the conference releases its 2027 schedule, and kickoff dates and times follow later. Rows on this page move from projected or to-be-announced to confirmed as each game is officially announced.
Which 2027 Nebraska games are not confirmed yet?
Every 2027 game listed for Nebraska is confirmed as of September 3, 2026.
Big Ten schools
Data updated: September 3, 2026