About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement USA TODAY Sports made another change to its latest bowl game projections on Tuesday. The Huskers are now projected to take on No. 15 Kentucky in the Music City Bowl.
This comes after Nebraska was paired up with Missouri for the Music City Bowl last week. The Tigers have moved to the Citrus Bowl against Iowa following a 27-6 win over Texas A&M .
Nebraska is 5-1 following a gut-punching loss to then-No. 7 Indiana. The Huskers held a 17-6 lead over the Hoosiers early in the fourth quarter. But Indiana roared back on two big passing plays to win 20-17.
Now Nebraska continues its gauntlet, heading up to Oregon before facing Ohio State and Iowa later this season. The Huskers also got Washington , Illinois and Rutgers on the schedule, teams that could become trap games if allowed.
Kentucky is also 5-1 but is now No. 15 following a massive 35-34 overtime upset win against then-No. 10 LSU . The victory marked the Wildcats' fourth straight on the season and their second top-25 win.
Kentucky defeated then-No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 after getting bulldozed by then-No. 12 Alabama 45-17. The Wildcats' schedule also remains treacherous with Oklahoma , Tennessee and Missouri waiting for them.
Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) looks on during warmups before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Geep Wade watches during warmups before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Daniel Kaelin (12) and wide receiver Nyziah Hunter (1) run onto the field for warmups before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) scrambles against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Nyziah Hunter (1) runs after a catch against Indiana Hoosiers safety Preston Zachman (6) and linebacker Rolijah Hardy (5) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) looks to pass against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Mekhi Nelson (13) runs against Indiana Hoosiers safety Preston Zachman (6) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Turbo Richard (1) runs against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover (10) passes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule signals from the sideline against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) passes against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover (10) hands the ball off to running back Turbo Richard (1) against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover (10) looks to pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs against Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jaylen Bell (3) and safety Preston Zachman (6) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) motions for a block while scrambling against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) passes against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Lee Beebe Jr. (29) runs against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Anthony Jones Jr. (5) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs against Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Stephen Daley (9) and defensive lineman Kellan Wyatt (18) during the third quarterat Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs for a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs for a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Nick Marsh (11) runs after a catch for a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Nick Marsh (11) and wide receiver Charlie Becker (80) celebrate after a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Balloons are released after a score by the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Balloons are released after a score by the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 1 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) looks on during warmups before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 1 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) looks on during warmups before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 2 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Geep Wade watches during warmups before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 3 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Daniel Kaelin (12) and wide receiver Nyziah Hunter (1) run onto the field for warmups before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 4 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) scrambles against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 5 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Nyziah Hunter (1) runs after a catch against Indiana Hoosiers safety Preston Zachman (6) and linebacker Rolijah Hardy (5) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 6 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) looks to pass against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 7 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 8 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Mekhi Nelson (13) runs against Indiana Hoosiers safety Preston Zachman (6) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 9 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Turbo Richard (1) runs against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 10 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover (10) passes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 11 / 26 Nebraska coach Matt Rhule talks about preparing for a late start Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule signals from the sideline against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 12 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) passes against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 13 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover (10) hands the ball off to running back Turbo Richard (1) against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 14 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover (10) looks to pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 15 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs against Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jaylen Bell (3) and safety Preston Zachman (6) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 16 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) motions for a block while scrambling against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 17 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) passes against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 18 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Lee Beebe Jr. (29) runs against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Anthony Jones Jr. (5) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 19 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 20 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs against Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Stephen Daley (9) and defensive lineman Kellan Wyatt (18) during the third quarterat Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 21 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs for a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 22 / 26 Report card from Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs for a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 23 / 26 Report card from Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Nick Marsh (11) runs after a catch for a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 24 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Nick Marsh (11) and wide receiver Charlie Becker (80) celebrate after a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 25 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Balloons are released after a score by the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 26 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Balloons are released after a score by the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes and opinions.
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