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Bowling Green vs Nebraska matchup
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The gist
Nebraska hosts Bowling Green Saturday at 7 p.m. ET on FS1, favored by 30.5 points.
It's the teams' first-ever meeting, with Nebraska 1-0 and Bowling Green 0-1.
Background
Nebraska opened 2026 with a 49-21 win over Ohio, pulling away with 21 straight third-quarter points after leading just 14-13 at halftime. Bowling Green lost its opener 20-13 to FCS opponent Tarleton State, which ran for 250 yards. The Sept. 12 game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln is the first time the two programs have met, and Nebraska is a 30.5-point favorite.
How it unfolded
- Sep 8, 2026A how-to-watch guide is published for Bowling Green (0-1) at Nebraska (1-0), set for Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1.
- Sep 9, 2026Adam Carriker's Nebraska vs. Bowling Green preview and prediction is published.
- Sep 10, 2026FanDuel Research publishes its prediction and odds piece; Carriker Chronicles/Big Red Banter releases a full game preview.
- Sep 11, 2026The Omaha World-Herald runs 'Two-Minute Drill: Key matchups that will decide Nebraska vs. Bowling Green,' and 247Sports posts its final predictions.
- Sep 12, 2026Game day: Nebraska vs. Bowling Green at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, 7 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Michael Bruntz of 247Sports predicts Nebraska 52, Bowling Green 10, expecting the Huskers to clean up last week's mistakes and lean on a strong run game.
- Analysts
- Carriker Chronicles and Big Red Banter both expect Nebraska to win big, previewing the Huskers' matchup advantages and key recruiting visitors in Lincoln.
- Official
- Nebraska coach Matt Rhule met with the media earlier in the week to discuss the Bowling Green matchup.