Nebraska football has announced the kickoff times for four of its 2026 contests, giving fans a clear view of the early-season slate and the television platforms that will carry the action.
Season Opener
The Huskers will open the season on Sept. 5 at Memorial Stadium against the Ohio Bobcats at 11 a.m. CT, a slot that will be carried by FS1.
Two weeks later, Nebraska will host Bowling Green in a primetime showdown on Sept. 12, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. CT on FS1.
The following week, the Huskers travel to face North Dakota, whose game is slated for 6:15 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.
Black Friday Rivalry
The annual Black Friday matchup with Iowa is set for an 11 a.m. CT start in Iowa City, with the game airing on CBS.
Nebraska will also host Illinois on Nov. 6, with a 7 p.m. CT kickoff that will be shown on Fox.
Broadcast Landscape
FS1, the Big Ten Network, CBS and Fox will each play a role in bringing Nebraska’s 2026 games to viewers, underscoring the conference’s expanding media footprint.
Kickoff times and television designations for the remainder of Nebraska’s schedule will be announced six to 12 days in advance of each game.