Ohio at Nebraska - 2026 Matchup Preview

Ohio Bobcats at Nebraska Cornhuskers

Saturday, September 5th 2026 (12:00 AM EDT)
Memorial Stadium - Lincoln, NE

Bobcats (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach John Hauser (1 - 0)
Avg Score : 28 - 22 (21 - 26 on Road)
Record Prediction: 0 - 0 (#104)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)

Our Line: Nebraska -15.5 (SP+ NEB -10)
Projected Score: OHIO: 18 - NEB: 34 (52)
NEB Win prob: 86% | Cover: 55%
OHIO Travel: 778 miles, 1 hrs ahead

Cornhuskers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Matt Rhule (19 - 19)
Avg Score : 29 - 25 (36 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.7 - 6.3 (#68)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 4) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 4)

Matchup
Schedules
OHIO Players
NEB Players
Stats
Run/Pass
Ratings
Scoring
History

Ohio's 2026 Schedule

Date	Matchup	Spread	Total	Result	O/U	Cover
Sat 9/5	Ohio at Nebraska	+15.5	—	—	—	—

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Ohio's Schedule

Nebraska's 2026 Schedule

Date	Matchup	Spread	Total	Result	O/U	Cover
Sat 9/5	Nebraska vs Ohio	-15.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 9/12	Nebraska vs Bowling Green	-21.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 9/19	Nebraska vs North Dakota	-29.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 9/26	Nebraska at Michigan State	-4	—	—	—	—
Sat 10/3	Nebraska vs Maryland	-6.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 10/10	Nebraska vs Indiana	+21	—	—	—	—
Sat 10/17	Nebraska at Oregon	+22.5	—	—	—	—
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31	Nebraska vs Washington	+13	—	—	—	—
Sat 11/7	Nebraska at Illinois	+9.5	—	—	—	—
Sat 11/14	Nebraska at Rutgers	-2	—	—	—	—
Sat 11/21	Nebraska vs Ohio State	+21	—	—	—	—
Fri 11/27	Nebraska at Iowa	+13	—	—	—	—

Total: Elite: 4, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Nebraska's Schedule

Important Stats (2025)

Teams	Off Explosive.	Off Success	PPG	Rush Success	OL Yds Per Att	Rush YPG	Pass Success	Pass YPG	Off ScoreZone	Def Explosive.	Def Success	Def PPG	RunD Success	Pass D Success	Def ScoreZone	Penalty YPG	TO PG	Def TO PG
OHIO	#42 (.21)	45% (41)	27.8	45% (57)	3.32 (14)	228	46% (29)	184	3.55 (84)	#54 (.12)	41% (63)	21.9	42% (69)	40% (57)	2.83 (13)	48.3	1.5	1.3
NEB	#77 (.16)	46% (27)	28.7	48% (22)	3.16 (29)	148	45% (36)	225	3.93 (50)	#101 (.21)	43% (88)	24.6	47% (117)	39% (38)	4.37 (128)	43.5	0.8	1

Teams	Off Explosive.	Off Success	PPG	Rush Success	OL Yds Per Att	Rush YPG	Pass Success	Pass YPG	Off ScoreZone	Def Explosive.	Def Success	Def PPG	RunD Success	Pass D Success	Def ScoreZone	Penalty YPG	TO PG	Def TO PG
OHIO		0%		0%	0	0	0%	0	0		0%		0%	0%	0	0	0	0
NEB		0%		0%	0	0	0%	0	0		0%		0%	0%	0	0	0	0

Overall Stats 2025

Teams	Games	PPG	PPG H/R	Success Rate	Pts PerOpp	TO	1stD PG	TotalYds PG	RushYds PG	PassYdsPG	RYPA	Run Rate	Pass Rate	Run Success	Pass Success	Havoc Rate	Total PPA
OHIO Offense	13	27.8	21	44.9%	3.55	1.5	22	412	228	184	5.4	60%	38%	45%	46%	12%	.21
NEB Defense	13	24.6	20.9	43.2%	4.37	1	-	-	-	-	-	55%	43%	47%	39%	14%	.21

Teams	Games	PPG	PPG H/R	Success Rate	Pts PerOpp	TO	1stD PG	TotalYds PG	RushYds PG	PassYdsPG	RYPA	Run Rate	Pass Rate	Run Success	Pass Success	Havoc Rate	Total PPA
OHIO Defense	13	21.9	25.8	41.3%	2.83	1.3	-	-	-	-	-	50%	48%	42%	40%	15%	.12
NEB Offense	13	28.7	36.1	46.2%	3.93	0.8	20	372	148	225	4.3	49%	49%	48%	45%	13%	.16

Additional Stats 2025

Teams	Games	Possession Time	1st Downs PG	3rd Down %	4th Down %	Penalties PG	Penalty Yds PG	Off TO PG	Def TO PG	TFL PG	Sacks PG	D/ST TDs	Avg Field Pos
Ohio	13	32:07	21.6	42%	59%	6.2	48.3	1.5	1.3	4.9	1.7	2	29.9
Nebraska	13	30:35	20.3	46%	36%	4.6	43.5	0.8	1	5	1.7	2	31.8

Run Game Stats (2026)

Teams	Games	Run Play Rate	Run Play Success	Rush Att PG	Rush Yds PG	Rush Yds Per Att	Rushing TDs	Run Pred Pts Added	OL Yds Per Att	3rd/4th & Short	Front 7 Havoc	Run Play Explosivness
OHIO Offense	13	60% (11)	45% (57)	42.5	228.2	5.4	32 (26)	.21 (23)	3.32 (14)	79% (23)	7% (17)	1.1 (16)
NEB Defense	13	55% (122)	47% (117)	-	-	-	-	.25 (132)	3.25 (121)	79% (119)	10% (62)	1.12 (128)

Teams	Games	Run Play Rate	Run Play Success	Rush Att PG	Rush Yds PG	Rush Yds Per Att	Rushing TDs	Run Pred Pts Added	OL Yds Per Att	3rd/4th & Short	Front 7 Havoc	Run Play Explosivness
OHIO Defense	13	50% (73)	42% (69)	-	-	-	-	.08 (56)	2.98 (87)	67% (32)	9% (86)	0.99 (89)
NEB Offense	13	49% (68)	48% (22)	34.2	147.8	4.3	20 (60)	.13 (63)	3.16 (29)	76% (44)	9% (53)	0.81 (125)

Pass Game Stats (2026)

Teams	Games	PassPlay Rate	PassPlay Success	Comp PG	Att PG	Yds PG	Yds PA	Yds PC	TDs	Ints	PassPlays PPA	PassPlays Expl	PassDowns Rate	PassDowns Succ Rate	PassDowns PPA	DB Havoc	PassDowns Expl
OHIO Offense	13	38% (127)	46% (29)	14.8	24	184.2	7.7	12.5	14 (86)	11 (60)	.27 (60)	1.4 (119)	29% (31)	33% (35)	.24 (94)	5% (35)	1.6 (135)
NEB Defense	13	43% (10)	39% (38)	-	-	-	-	-	-	6 (100)	.19 (44)	1.5 (25)	31% (87)	35% (128)	.44 (127)	5% (122)	2 (47)

Teams	Games	PassPlay Rate	PassPlay Success	Comp PG	Att PG	Yds PG	Yds PA	Yds PC	TDs	Ints	PassPlays PPA	PassPlays Expl	PassDowns Rate	PassDowns Succ Rate	PassDowns PPA	DB Havoc	PassDowns Expl
OHIO Defense	13	48% (65)	40% (57)	-	-	-	-	-	-	12 (31)	.21 (54)	1.6 (88)	31% (71)	28% (39)	.2 (26)	6% (75)	2 (55)
NEB Offense	13	49% (72)	45% (36)	20	29.1	224.6	7.7	11.2	23 (14)	7 (60)	.22 (83)	1.4 (128)	25% (5)	32% (52)	.39 (35)	4% (11)	1.9 (94)

Ohio's Power Ratings
Ohio's Power Rating: -9.86 #113
Ohio's Offense Rating: 4.52 #118
Ohio's Defense Rating: 19.38 #93
2026 Talent Rating: 496.00 #119
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #103
Ohio's 2026 Expected Record: 0.0 - 0.0
Ohio's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.0 #84
Ohio's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.2 #98
Ohio's Defense SP+ Rating: 25.2 #61

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 546.62
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81

Power Ratings Matchup
Ohio: -9.86 Nebraska: 8.745

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ohio: -4.0 Nebraska: 6.2

Nebraska's Power Ratings
Nebraska's Power Rating: 8.745 #52
Nebraska's Offense Rating: 17.35 #32
Nebraska's Defense Rating: 16.06 #70
2026 Talent Rating: 938.00 #26
Blue Chip Ratio: 24 #23
Nebraska's 2026 Expected Record: 5.7 - 6.3
Nebraska's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 6.2 #46
Nebraska's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8 #56
Nebraska's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.7 #44

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 916.78
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81

Ohio Scoring
Offense: 27.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 21
Defense: 21.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 25.8

Ohio's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0

Projected Score
Nebraska 34
Ohio 18

Projected Total Points: 52

Nebraska Scoring
Offense: 28.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 36.1
Defense: 24.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.9

Nebraska's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0

Year	Date	Home	Score	Away	Score	Spread	Cover	Total	O/U

Team	Wins	Covers	O/U
Nebraska	0	0	0 Overs
Ohio	0	0	0 Unders

	Wins	Covers	Favs	Dogs
Home Teams	0 - 0	0 - 0	0 - 0	0 - 0
Road Teams	0 - 0	0 - 0	0 - 0	0 - 0

(#113) OHIO at (#52) NEB

Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCat	OHIO	NEB
Net PPPPPP	NR	NR
Power RatePwr	#113	#52
SP+SP+	#84	#46
Perf GradeGrade	NR	NR
OffenseOff	NR	NR
DefenseDef	NR	NR
Spec TeamsST	NR	NR
TalentTal	#119	#26
Blue ChipsBC%	#103	#23

Ohio Notes(2/24) HC Houser was DC LY under B Smith (fired LY)
Ohio Injury Report

Nebraska Notes(2/14) Vibes: Low, bad finish, QB leaves, ? Rhule era
(3/1) New DC Aurich was great at SDSU, good add
(2/1) QB1: Colandrea (UNLV) likely. Lateef also returns
(2/1) RB rebuild, limted exp. Have options but dudes?
(2/1) WR 3 guys w 480+yds/4+ TDs LY, good unit + TE
(2/1) OL: 4 back w exp + 3 portals. Could be strength
(2/1) Def added 9 portals, 3 at every level. Needed it
(2/1) DL 2 big portal adds. 7 have exp. Must improve
(2/1) LBs 2/3 starters from portal? Chambliss big add
(2/1) DBs have 3 good CBs, but Safety a huge ?
Nebraska Injury Report

Ohio on Offense

Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 39%
CategoryCat	OHIO Off	NEB Def
PPPOffPPP	NR	NR
Perf GradePerf	NR	NR
SuccessSuc	#41	#88
ExplosiveExp	#84	#80
PPAPPA	#42	#101
PowerPwr	#118	#70
SP+SP+	#98	#44
Pts POPPO	#84	#128
HavocHav	#17	#100

Ohio Run Game

Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 39%
CategoryCat	OHIO Off	NEB Def
Run GameRun	NR	NR
Run SuccessRSuc	#57	#117
Run ExplRExp	#16	#128
PPAExp	#23	#132
Run BlockR Blk	NR	-
OL YdsOLY	#14	#121
Stuff RateStuff	#4	#117
TackleTak	-	NR

Ohio Pass Game

Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 39%
CategoryCat	OHIO Off	NEB Def
Pass GamePass	NR	NR
Pass SuccessPSuc	#29	#38
Pass ExplPExl	#119	#25
PPAExp	#60	#44
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk	NR	NR
F7 HavocF7	#17	#62
DB HavocDB	#35	#122

Nebraska on Offense

Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCat	NEB Off	OHIO Def
PPPDefPPP	NR	NR
Perf GradePerf	NR	NR
SuccessSuc	#27	#63
ExplosiveExp	#134	#75
PPAPPA	#77	#54
PowerPwr	#32	#93
SP+SP+	#56	#61
Pts POPPO	#50	#13
HavocHav	#23	#86

Nebraska Run Game

Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCat	NEB Off	OHIO Def
Run GameRun	NR	NR
Run SuccessRSuc	#22	#69
Run ExplRExp	#125	#89
PPAExp	#63	#56
Run BlockR Blk	NR	-
OL YdsOLY	#29	#87
Stuff RateStuff	#19	#72
TackleTak	-	NR

Nebraska Pass Game

Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCat	NEB Off	OHIO Def
Pass GamePass	NR	NR
Pass SuccessPSuc	#36	#57
Pass ExplPExl	#128	#88
PPAExp	#83	#54
Pass Block/RushP Blk	NR	NR
F7 HavocF7	#53	#86
DB HavocDB	#11	#75

Program Comparison
NEB 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4

OHIO 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'26 Profile: Down to Average G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Memorial Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

No Matchups Past 4 Years

OHIO's OC Scott Isphording (in his second season)

Player Name	COMP	ATT	PCT	YDS	TD	INT	YPA
Matt Vezza (Tr)	226	369	61%	2673	19	7	7.2
Nick Poulos	4	8	50%	19	0	0	2.4

Player Name	CAR	YDS	TD	YPC	LONG
Matt Vezza (Tr)	150	605	8	4.0	35
Duncan Brune	120	585	8	4.9	66
Victor Rosa (Tr)	30	155	2	5.2	31
Nick Poulos	8	34	0	4.3	19

Player Name	REC	YDS	TD	YPC	LONG
Victor Rosa (Tr)	15	147	1	9.8	65
Dom Dorwart	11	119	0	10.8	35
Max Rodarte	7	86	0	12.3	24
Eian Pugh	6	75	0	12.5	25

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OHIO's DC Kurt Mattix (in his first season)

Top Def	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Charlie Christopher	63	3	2	2	2
Michael Molnar	62	5	2	2	3
DJ Walker	55	6	0	1	1
Jack Fries	54	3	1	1	5

Sacks	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Joseph Marsh	8	2	2	0	0
Charlie Christopher	63	3	2	2	2
Michael Molnar	62	5	2	2	3
Derek Reagans	8	2	2	3	0

Pass D	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Jack Fries	54	3	1	1	5
Nehemiah Dukes	28	2	1	0	3
Michael Molnar	62	5	2	2	3

NEB's OC Dana Holgorsen (in his second season)

Player Name	COMP	ATT	PCT	YDS	TD	INT	YPA
Anthony Colandrea (Tr)	275	417	66%	3459	23	9	8.3
TJ Lateef	74	123	60%	904	5	1	7.3

Player Name	CAR	YDS	TD	YPC	LONG
Anthony Colandrea (Tr)	127	650	10	5.1	37
Mekhi Nelson	27	147	2	5.4	38
Kwinten Ives	20	133	2	6.7	28
TJ Lateef	40	120	4	3.0	16

Player Name	REC	YDS	TD	YPC	LONG
Nyziah Hunter	43	617	5	14.3	64
Kwazi Gilmer (Tr)	50	535	4	10.7	43
Jacory Barney Jr.	45	484	5	10.8	52
Luke Lindenmeyer	29	312	2	10.8	26

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NEB's DC Rob Aurich (in his first season)

Top Def	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Owen Chambliss (Tr)	90	9	4	4	5
Rex Guthrie	63	2	0	0	1
Vincent Shavers Jr.	61	8	1	1	0
Donovan Jones	59	2	0	0	5

Sacks	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Owen Chambliss (Tr)	90	9	4	4	5
Williams Nwaneri	27	5	3	5	1
Cameron Lenhardt	23	3	2	3	1
Kade Pietrzak	16	6	2	3	1

Pass D	Tack	TFL	SACKS	PRESS	PD
Owen Chambliss (Tr)	90	9	4	4	5
Donovan Jones	59	2	0	0	5
Victor Evans III (Tr)	41	1	0	0	4