Nebraska opens 2026 season 3-0, honors Tom Osborne after North Dakota win

Nebraska Huskers start 3-0 season, honor Tom Osborne amid questions ahead of conference slate

Sports Illustrated • 21 Sep 15:12

Nebraska opened 2026 with three wins, including a 34-7 victory over North Dakota, and celebrated former coach Tom Osborne’s Hall of Fame induction, while analysts note the need to address turnovers and tougher competition.

Nebraska posts 493 yards in 27-point win over North Dakota

Sports Illustrated • 20 Sep 18:44

Nebraska amassed 493 total yards and 34 points while holding the ball for 35:45 in a 27-point victory against North Dakota, with the offensive line allowing no pressures, hits or sacks.

Nebraska defeats North Dakota 34-7, honors Tom Osborne in Hall of Fame induction

Sports Illustrated • 20 Sep 12:44

Nebraska beat the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 34-7, extending its non-conference winning streak and marking the induction of former coach Tom Osborne into the Nebraska Hall of Fame.

Nebraska prepares to host North Dakota in nonconference matchup Saturday

Sports Illustrated • 18 Sep 19:43

Nebraska (2-0) will face FCS opponent North Dakota at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 19, with the Huskers favored by 24.5 points. The game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.

Nebraska faces unbeaten North Dakota in Saturday night matchup

Sports Illustrated • 18 Sep 11:59

Nebraska, a 2-0 FBS team, will host unbeaten FCS opponent North Dakota on Saturday, with both sides boasting high-scoring offenses and strong quarterback play.

Nebraska prepares for Saturday night clash with unbeaten North Dakota

Sports Illustrated • 16 Sep 01:36

Nebraska, averaging 52 points per game, faces 3-0 North Dakota, which has scored in the 40s each game, in a matchup that will test both teams' offensive balance and defensive discipline.