The Nebraska Cornhuskers already know most of their future opponents, thanks to the Big Ten releasing conference matchups years in advance. Think of this as your Nebraska future football schedule tracker: confirmed opponents by season, home and away breakdowns, and a free printable for 2027. It updates as dates, kickoff times, and non-conference games are announced.
Nebraska Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- Nebraska plays nine Big Ten games per season, with three non-conference games.
- Protected annual rivals: Iowa.
- Nebraska keeps the Heroes Game rivalry with Iowa and hosts Oregon in 2027.
- Most 2027 dates and kickoff times are still TBA.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Future Opponents and Schedules
Below is Nebraska’s season-by-season outlook. The 2026 slate is set and has its own full schedule page; 2027 and 2028 show the Big Ten opponents confirmed so far, with non-conference games and exact dates filling in over time.
2026 Nebraska Opponents & Schedule
Nebraska’s 2026 schedule is complete. For the full week-by-week slate, dates, and a printable, see our 2026 Nebraska Cornhuskers football schedule.
2027 Nebraska Opponents & Schedule
Nebraska hosts Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon, Purdue and Rutgers in Big Ten play, and travels to Northwestern, Ohio State, Washington and Wisconsin. Nebraska’s three non-conference games for 2027 have not been announced yet and will be added here as they are scheduled.
| Opponent | Site | Date |
|---|---|---|
 vs Iowa |
Home | TBD |
 vs Minnesota |
Home | TBD |
 vs Oregon |
Home | TBD |
 vs Purdue |
Home | TBD |
 vs Rutgers |
Home | TBD |
 at Northwestern |
Away | TBD |
 at Ohio State |
Away | TBD |
 at Washington |
Away | TBD |
 at Wisconsin |
Away | TBD |
Download the Printable 2027 Nebraska Schedule
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2028 Nebraska Opponents & Schedule
Nebraska’s 2028 Big Ten opponents are set. The Cornhuskers host Northwestern, Penn State, UCLA and Wisconsin, and travel to Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Purdue and USC. Non-conference games and exact dates are still to be announced.
Beyond 2028
The Big Ten has confirmed conference opponents through the 2028 season. As the league releases Nebraska’s 2029 matchups and beyond, they will be added to this page.
How Nebraska’s Future Football Schedule Comes Together
Each season Nebraska plays a nine-game Big Ten slate the conference assigns, plus three non-conference games the school books on its own, often years ahead. Under the Big Ten’s scheduling model, Nebraska’s protected annual rivals (Iowa) recur every year while the rest of the schedule rotates, which means the Cornhuskers see the whole league on a regular cycle.
As the Big Ten finalizes dates and Nebraska fills its remaining non-conference slots, this Nebraska future football schedule page updates so you always have the current opponent list and printable in one place.
Nebraska Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does Nebraska play every year?
Nebraska’s protected annual rivals are Iowa. The rest of the nine-game conference slate rotates year to year.
Who does Nebraska play in 2027?
In Big Ten play, Nebraska hosts Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon, Purdue and Rutgers and visits Northwestern, Ohio State, Washington and Wisconsin. Nebraska’s three non-conference games for 2027 have not been announced yet and will be added here as they are scheduled.
Is there a printable Nebraska 2027 schedule?
Yes. This page includes a free printable 2027 Nebraska schedule with the confirmed opponents and home/away breakdown. Dates and kickoff times are added as they are announced.
Where can I find Nebraska’s current schedule?
See the 2026 Nebraska Cornhuskers football schedule for the current season.
Past Nebraska Schedules
Looking for past Nebraska results and printables? Browse the 2026 Nebraska schedule and 2025 Nebraska football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
