The Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0) will open Big Ten play on Saturday when they welcome the Michigan Wolverines (2-1) to Memorial Stadium. Nebraska finished the nonconference portion of the schedule 3-0, marking the second consecutive season in which the Huskers enter league play with an undefeated record. The Cornhuskers had a 20-17 victory over Cincinnati, followed by two blowout wins, 68-0 over Akron and 59-7 over Houston Christian.
Michigan opened the season with a 34-17 win over New Mexico before hitting the road and falling to Oklahoma in Norman. They would recover the following week, defeating Central Michigan 63-3.
Saturday’s game will be the 14th meeting all-time between these two programs, with the Wolverines leading the all-time series 8-4-1. The game will also serve as Nebraska’s Big Ten opener. The last time the Huskers won a conference opener was a 2019 victory at Illinois. Since joining the conference, the Huskers are 6-8 in Big Ten openers.
Michigan enters Saturday’s game No. 21 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll. Nebraska is 0-5 against ranked teams under Matt Rhule’s leadership. The program last had a win over a ranked opponent in 2016, when the Huskers defeated No. 22 Oregon in Lincoln.
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Here’s how to watch the Nebraska football vs Michigan game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
What channel is Nebraska football vs Michigan on today?
TV Channel: CBS
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Nebraska football vs Michigan can be seen on CBS. Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson will call the game from the booth at Memorial Stadium, with Jenny Dell reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Nebraska football vs Michigan time today
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 20
- Start time: 2:30 p.m. CT
The Nebraska football vs Michigan game starts at 2:30 p.m. CT from Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.
Nebraska football vs Michigan predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Sept. 19
ODDS: Nebraska +2 ½
O/U: 47 ½ (-110)
MONEY: Nebraska +105/Michigan -125
Nebraska football schedule 2025
- Aug. 28 – at Cincinnati (Arrowhead Stadium) – WIN 20-17
- Sep. 6 – vs. Akron – WIN 68-0
- Sep. 13 – vs. Houston Christian – WIN – 59-7
- Sep. 20 – vs. Michigan, 2:30 p.m. CT (CBS)
- Oct. 4 – vs. Michigan State, TBA
- Oct. 11 – at Maryland, TBA
- Oct. 17 – at Minnesota, 7 p.m. CT (Fox)
- Oct. 25 – vs. Northwestern, TBA
- Nov. 1 – vs. USC, TBA
- Nov. 8 – at UCLA, TBA
- Nov. 22 – at Penn State, TBA
- Nov. 28 – vs. Iowa, 11 a.m. CT (CBS)
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