Nebraska Cornhuskers 2026 stats and results
The Nebraska Cornhuskers (Big Ten) are 5-1 in the 2026 season through October 10, 2026, scoring 39.2 points per game and allowing 15.2.
Leading players: Anthony Colandrea (234 passing yards per game), TJ Lateef (27.3 passing yards per game); Jamal Rule (77.2 rushing yards per game); Kwazi Gilmer (69.7 receiving yards per game). College football stat leaders.
Next game: Nebraska Cornhuskers at Oregon Ducks
October 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET. Season figures for both teams side by side; the rank in parentheses is among 136 College football teams (1st = the most). Oregon Ducks stats and results. Full game preview.
| NEB | ORE | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 5-1 | 3-2 |
| Points per game | 39.2 (19th) | 41 (13th) |
| Points allowed per game | 15.2 (121st) | 22 (79th) |
| Passing yards per game | 247.5 (54th) | 312.2 (8th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 181.5 (105th) | 226 (47th) |
| Rushing yards per game | 213.8 (26th) | 137.2 (95th) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 94.2 (121st) | 118.4 (98th) |
| Rushing attempts per game | 40.5 (26th) | 33 (103rd) |
| Rushing attempts allowed per game | 30.3 (117th) | 34.6 (68th) |
| Completions per game | 21.3 (38th) | 24.2 (14th) |
| Completions allowed per game | 14.5 (125th) | 17 (88th) |
Record
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5-1 |
Scoring: season, home, road and recent form
| Split | Games | Record | Points for per game | Points against per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 6 | 5-1 | 39.2 | 15.2 |
| Home | 5 | 4-1 | 40.8 | 15.6 |
| Road | 1 | 1-0 | 31 | 13 |
| Last 5 regular-season games | 5 | 4-1 | 37.2 | 14 |
| Last 10 regular-season games (includes 2025) | 10 | 6-4 | 31.1 | 23.3 |
Points per game: 39.2, ranked 28th of 318 (1st is the highest). Points allowed per game: 15.2, ranked 24th of 318 (1st is the lowest). Point differential per game: 24, ranked 11th of 318 (1st is the highest).
Team box score per game, 2026
| Per game | NEB | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 247.5 | 181.5 |
| Rushing yards | 213.8 | 94.2 |
| Rushing attempts | 40.5 | 30.3 |
| Completions | 21.3 | 14.5 |
| Pass attempts | 33.5 | 27.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0.5 | 1 |
| Sacks | 3 | 1.7 |
| Tackles for loss | 5 | 8 |
Averages over 6 regular-season games with a stored box score. Opponent figures are each opponent’s own box score in those games.
Efficiency per attempt, 2026
| Figure | NEB | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 247.5 | 84th of 263 |
| Rushing yards | 213.8 | 36th of 263 |
| Passing yards allowed | 181.5 | 56th of 263 |
| Rushing yards allowed | 94.2 | 20th of 263 |
| Plays per game (college: pass and rush attempts) | 74.0 | 17th of 263 |
| Yards per pass or rush attempt | 6.23 | 77th of 263 |
| Yards per pass attempt | 7.39 | 116th of 263 |
| Completion % | 63.7% | 88th of 263 |
| Yards per carry | 5.28 | 46th of 263 |
| Pass play rate | 45.3% | 141st of 263 |
| Interception rate thrown | 1.5% | 65th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass or rush attempt | 4.78 | 46th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass attempt | 6.64 | 89th of 263 |
| Opponent completion % | 53.0% | 21st of 263 |
| Yards per carry allowed | 3.10 | 29th of 263 |
| Interception rate made | 3.7% | 45th of 263 |
| Sacks | 3.0 | 17th of 263 |
Ranks are among the teams in the table: 1st is the best (the lowest where less is better, such as turnovers or points allowed per drive). For pace, plays, time of possession and pass rate, which are neither good nor bad, 1st is the highest.
Results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | vs Indiana Hoosiers | L | 17-20 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | vs Maryland Terrapins | W | 48-23 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | @ Michigan State Spartans | W | 31-13 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks | W | 34-7 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | W | 56-7 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | vs Ohio Bobcats | W | 49-21 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | @ Utah Utes | L | 22-44 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | vs Iowa Hawkeyes | L | 16-40 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | @ Penn State Nittany Lions | L | 10-37 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | @ UCLA Bruins | W | 28-21 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | vs USC Trojans | L | 17-21 |
| Oct 25, 2025 | vs Northwestern Wildcats | W | 28-21 |
Next game
As of October 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET: at the Oregon Ducks, scheduled for October 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET. Status changes after this update are not reflected here; open the game in StatsNext for its live status.
Nebraska Cornhuskers player stats
Quarterbacks
- Anthony Colandrea (QB)
- TJ Lateef (QB)
Running backs
- Conor Booth (RB)
- Isaiah Mozee (RB)
- Jamal Rule (RB)
- Kwinten Ives (RB)
- Mekhi Nelson (RB)
- Vincent Genatone (RB)
Receivers and tight ends
- Jacory Barney Jr. (WR)
- Janiran Bonner (WR)
- Keelan Smith (WR)
- Kwazi Gilmer (WR)
- Luke Lindenmeyer (TE)
- Nyziah Hunter (WR)
- Quinn Clark (WR)
Nebraska Cornhuskers head-to-head
- Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Maryland Terrapins (2 meetings)
- Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans (2 meetings)
Big Ten
- UCLA Bruins (5-0)
- Indiana Hoosiers (6-0)
- USC Trojans (6-1)
- Ohio State Buckeyes (5-1)
- Iowa Hawkeyes (5-1)
- Wisconsin Badgers (4-1)
- Northwestern Wildcats (4-1)
- Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-2)
- Oregon Ducks (3-2)
- Michigan Wolverines (3-2)
- Purdue Boilermakers (3-3)
- Illinois Fighting Illini (3-3)
- Washington Huskies (3-3)
- Penn State Nittany Lions (3-3)
- Michigan State Spartans (2-4)
- Maryland Terrapins (2-4)
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-4)
How to read these numbers
- Records and averages are regular-season games through the date above.
- Small samples early in a season move quickly.
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