Nebraska's men's basketball program has released its non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, a slate that blends mid‑major opponents with several Power Conference powerhouses as the Huskers look to extend the momentum of a record‑breaking 28‑7 campaign that ended in the Sweet 16.
The season opens at home on November 2 against Le Moyne College, a New York‑based Division I program that earned an NCAA Tournament berth the previous year.
A Non‑Conference Roadmap
A week later the Huskers travel to Uncasville, Connecticut, to take part in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip‑Off, where they will meet Providence in the first round at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
Later in November, Nebraska heads to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for a neutral‑site contest with Boise State on November 15, followed by a Chicago showdown against Butler on November 22.
In early December the team makes a short trip to Omaha to face longtime rival Creighton, then journeys to Kansas City to meet Missouri, an SEC program that advanced to the Sweet 16 last season.
The schedule features four games against teams that are not part of the Power Five, underscoring Nebraska's strategy to test depth and experience against a varied competitive landscape before entering Big Ten play.
Coaching staff emphasized that the non‑conference slate is designed to sharpen the roster, build chemistry and prepare the team for the rigors of conference competition, capitalizing on the positive trajectory established by last season's historic performance.