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Nebraska coach Matt Rhule 'tired of hearing' 2026 schedule talk
TL;DR
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule expressed frustration over discussions about the 2026 football schedule, stating the coaching staff is tired of hearing about it. The Huskers will play seven games at Memorial Stadium, including three nonconference games and four Big Ten home games.
Key points
- Matt Rhule is frustrated with 2026 schedule discussions
- Nebraska will play seven games at Memorial Stadium in 2026
- The Huskers have three nonconference home games
- Nebraska opens conference play at Michigan State
- The regular season ends at Iowa on November 27
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The kickoff of the 2026 college football season is still months away but Nebraska coach Matt Rhule is already in midseason form with the media. Rhule spoke with Hurrdat Sports on Tuesday and made it clear that the Husker coaching staff is already tired of hearing about the difficulties the team will face in the 2026 football schedule.
Nebraska will play four Big Ten games at home and seven games at Memorial Stadium in total in 2026. The Huskers' 2026 season will have three nonconference home games against Ohio on Sept. 5, Bowling Green on Sept. 12, and North Dakota on Sept. 19. The Huskers open conference play with a road game at Michigan State on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Nebraska will play three home games in October, against Maryland on Oct. 3, defending national champion Indiana on Oct. 10, and Washington on Oct. 31. The Huskers will also play at Oregon on Oct. 17.
Q&A
What does Nebraska's 2026 football schedule look like?
Nebraska's 2026 football schedule includes seven home games, with three nonconference games against Ohio, Bowling Green, and North Dakota.
Why is Matt Rhule frustrated with the 2026 schedule discussions?
Matt Rhule is frustrated because he and the coaching staff are tired of hearing about the challenges posed by the upcoming 2026 schedule.
When does Nebraska start conference play in 2026?
Nebraska will start conference play with a road game at Michigan State on September 26, 2026.
