Nebraska Cornhuskers (@HuskerFBNation)
Matt Rhule (3rd year) (18-19)
Record: 7 - 6 (4 - 5) | Proj: 7 - 6 (#69) | SOS: (#36)
Roster | Injuries | Portals | Croots | Map
Record: 7 - 6 (4 - 5) | Proj: 7 - 6 (#69) | SOS: (#36)
| Nebraska's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/28 | Nebraska vs Cincinnati | -6.5 | 52.5 | W 20 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Nebraska vs Akron | -34.0 | 47.5 | W 68 - 0 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Nebraska vs Houston Christian | -48.5 | 58.5 | W 59 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Nebraska vs Michigan | +1.5 | 47.5 | L 27 - 30 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/4 | Nebraska vs Michigan State | -12.5 | 48.5 | W 38 - 27 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/11 | Nebraska at Maryland | -7.0 | 47.5 | W 34 - 31 | O | N | |
| Fri 10/17 | Nebraska at Minnesota | -7.0 | 47.5 | L 6 - 24 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/25 | Nebraska vs Northwestern | -7.5 | 44.5 | W 28 - 21 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/1 | Nebraska vs USC | +4.5 | 59.5 | L 17 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/8 | Nebraska at UCLA | +1.5 | 45.5 | W 28 - 21 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/22 | Nebraska at Penn State | +7.5 | 45.5 | L 10 - 37 | O | N | |
| Fri 11/28 | Nebraska vs Iowa | +5.5 | 38.5 | L 16 - 40 | O | N | |
| Wed 12/31 | Nebraska vs Utah | +13.5 | 51.5 | L 22 - 44 | O | N | |
Record Prediction: 7.1 - 5.9 #69
Schedule Rating: #36
Record: 7 - 6( B1G: 4 - 5)
Spread Record 4 - 9 - 0 | O/U 10 - 3
Future 2026 Schedule
| Nebraska's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Nebraska vs UTEP | -27.5 | 49.0 | W 40 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Nebraska vs Colorado | -6.5 | 55.0 | W 28 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Nebraska vs Northern Iowa | -30.5 | 49.5 | W 34 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Fri 9/20 | Nebraska vs Illinois | -9.5 | 41.5 | L 24 - 31 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Nebraska at Purdue | -10.0 | 47.5 | W 28 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | Nebraska vs Rutgers | -7.0 | 39.5 | W 14 - 7 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/19 | Nebraska at Indiana | +6.5 | 48.0 | L 7 - 56 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | Nebraska at Ohio State | +25.0 | 48.5 | L 17 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | Nebraska vs UCLA | -7.5 | 38.5 | L 20 - 27 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Nebraska at USC | +6.5 | 51.0 | L 20 - 28 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Nebraska vs Wisconsin | -1.5 | 40.5 | W 44 - 25 | O | Y | |
| Fri 11/29 | Nebraska at Iowa | +3.5 | 41.5 | L 10 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 12/28 | Nebraska vs Boston College | -3.0 | 47.5 | W 20 - 15 | U | Y | |
2024 Record: 7 - 6 (B1G: 3 - 6)
Spread Record 8 - 4 - 1 | O/U 4 - 9
Played: 4 Elite, 1 Good, 2 Avg, 3 Bad, 1 Poor
Future: 1 Elite, 0 Good, 0 Avg, 0 Bad, 0Poor
2026 class: 151 points #112
2025 class: 238 points #22
2024 class: 248 points #18
2023 class: 224 points #24
2022 class: 199 points #41
Average Class Ranking: #43
Average Recruiting Points: 212
2025 class: 238 points #22
2024 class: 248 points #18
2023 class: 224 points #24
2022 class: 199 points #41
Average Class Ranking: #43
Average Recruiting Points: 212
Four Year Crootin Profile
Consistent CFP Hopefuls
4 Year Class: #24 - Best: #18 Worst: #41
CFB Crootin Averages
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
Consistent CFP Hopefuls
4 Year Class: #24 - Best: #18 Worst: #41
CFB Crootin Averages
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
2021 class: 217 points #20
2020 class: 240 points #20
2019 class: 245 points #18
2018 class: 228 points #23
2017 class: 224 points #23
Average Class Ranking: #21
Average Recruiting Points: 231
2020 class: 240 points #20
2019 class: 245 points #18
2018 class: 228 points #23
2017 class: 224 points #23
Average Class Ranking: #21
Average Recruiting Points: 231
2025 Portal Class #12 - 16 players, 88 Avg
2024 Portal Class #51 - 6 players, 89 Avg
2023 Portal Class #28 - 12 players, 88 Avg
2022 Portal Class #7 - 15 players, 86 Avg
Transfer Portal Classes
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen (in his first season)
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Raiola | 181 | 250 | 72% | 2000 | 18 | 6 | 8.0 |
| TJ Lateef | 74 | 123 | 60% | 904 | 5 | 1 | 7.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett Johnson | 251 | 1451 | 12 | 5.8 | 70 |
| 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 (Tr) | 43 | 617 | 5 | 14.3 | 64 |
| Jacory Barney Jr. | 45 | 484 | 5 | 10.8 | 52 |
| Dane Key (Tr) | 39 | 452 | 5 | 11.6 | 40 |
| Emmett Johnson | 46 | 370 | 3 | 8.0 | 56 |
Defensive Coordinator John Butler (in his first season)
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javin Wright | 86 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| DeShon Singleton | 70 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Rex Guthrie | 63 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vincent Shavers Jr. | 61 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javin Wright | 86 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Williams Nwaneri (Tr) | 27 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Kade Pietrzak | 16 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Dasan Mccullough (Tr) | 21 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceyair Wright | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Donovan Jones | 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Javin Wright | 86 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 60% #48
Offense Returning Production: 68% #25
Defense Returning Production: 53% #72
Overall Returning Production: 60% #48
Offense Returning Production: 68% #25
Defense Returning Production: 53% #72
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #12
16 Commits, 87.9 Avg Rating
18% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 15% TY
2025 Portal Class #12
16 Commits, 87.9 Avg Rating
18% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 15% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 986.00 #14
Offense Talent #14 | Defense Talent #17
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #24 | 2021 #25
2025 Talent Rating: 986.00 #14
Offense Talent #14 | Defense Talent #17
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #24 | 2021 #25
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 7 - 6
2025 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 4 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 10 - 3
2024 Record: 7 - 6
2024 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 8 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 4 - 9
2023 Record: 5 - 7
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
2022 Record: 4 - 8
2022 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Four Year Record: 23 - 27
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 22 - 27 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 13 - 23
2025 Record: 7 - 6
2025 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 4 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 10 - 3
2024 Record: 7 - 6
2024 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 8 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 4 - 9
2023 Record: 5 - 7
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
2022 Record: 4 - 8
2022 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Four Year Record: 23 - 27
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 22 - 27 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 13 - 23
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 3 - 9
2021 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2020 Record: 3 - 5
2020 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 4 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 1 - 7
2019 Record: 5 - 7
2019 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2018 Record: 4 - 8
2018 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 5 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 6
Eight Year Record: 38 - 56
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 41 - 50 - 2
Eight Year Conference Record: 26 - 48
2021 Record: 3 - 9
2021 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2020 Record: 3 - 5
2020 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 4 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 1 - 7
2019 Record: 5 - 7
2019 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2018 Record: 4 - 8
2018 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 5 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 6
Eight Year Record: 38 - 56
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 41 - 50 - 2
Eight Year Conference Record: 26 - 48
| Nebraska Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2025 | Vegas Bowl | Nebraska vs Utah | +13.5 | 51.5 | L 22 - 44 |
| 2024 | Pinstripe Bowl | Nebraska vs Boston College | -3.0 | 47.5 | W 20 - 15 |
| 2016 | N/A | Nebraska vs Tennessee | +3.0 | 59.0 | L 24 - 38 |
| 2015 | Farms Bowl | Nebraska vs UCLA | +6.5 | W 37 - 29 | |
Power Ranking Stats (2025)
More Stats (2025)
Overall Stats (2025)
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | .16 (77) | 1.09 (134) | 46% (27) | 3.93 (50) | 31.8 (16) | 46% | 36% | .21 (101) | 1.27 (82) | 43% (88) | 4.37 (128) | 27.8 (46) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .18 (74) | 1.12 (129) | 45% (37) | 3.38 (114) | 27.2 (111) | 43% | 32% | .13 (44) | 1.31 (89) | 40% (50) | 3.06 (11) | 28.2 (47) |
More 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 30:35 | 20.3 | 46% | 36% | 4.6 | 43.5 | 0.8 | 1 | 5 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 29:43 | 20.1 | 43% | 32% | 5.7 | 48.9 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 5.7 | 2 | 3 |
Overall Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 13 | 28.7 | 36.1 | 19.5 | 46.2% (27) | 3.93 (50) | 0.8 | 20 | 372 | 148 | 225 | 4.3 | 49% (68) | 49% (71) | 48% (22) | 45% (36) | 13% (22) | .16 (77) |
| 2025 Defense | 13 | 24.6 | 20.9 | 28.3 | 43.2% (88) | 4.37 (128) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 55% (122) | 43% (10) | 47% (117) | 39% (39) | 14% (101) | .21 (101) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 23.5 | 29.1 | 16.4 | 45% (37) | 3.38 (114) | 1.3 | 20 | 331 | 121 | 210 | 3.8 | 48% (80) | 51% (57) | 48% (22) | 43% (55) | 16% (62) | .18 (74) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 19.5 | 15.7 | 25.6 | 40.3% (50) | 3.06 (11) | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% (29) | 52% (101) | 39% (24) | 42% (82) | 18% (40) | .13 (44) |
Run Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 13 | 49% (68) | 48% (22) | 34.2 | 147.8 | 4.3 | 20 (60) | .13 (63) | 3.16 (29) | 76% (44) | 9% (52) | 0.81 (125) |
| 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 48% (80) | 48% (22) | 31.7 | 121.1 | 3.8 | 20 (67) | .18 (38) | 3.21 (40) | 83% (8) | 10% (71) | 0.89 (105) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 47% (29) | 39% (24) | - | - | - | - | -.01 (9) | 2.72 (26) | 69% (40) | 12% (33) | 0.9 (32) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 13 | 49% (71) | 45% (36) | 20 | 29.1 | 224.6 | 7.7 | 11.2 | 23 (14) | 7 (60) | .22 (83) | 1.4 (128) | 25% (6) | 32% (51) | .39 (35) | 4% (10) | 1.9 (94) |
| 2025 Defense | 13 | 43% (10) | 39% (39) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 51% (57) | 43% (55) | 20.3 | 31 | 209.5 | 6.8 | 10.3 | 12 (118) | 11 (72) | .21 (91) | 1.4 (132) | 28% (18) | 34% (45) | .31 (79) | 6% (67) | 1.8 (125) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 52% (101) | 42% (82) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 (52) | .28 (88) | 1.6 (89) | 33% (52) | 31% (80) | .37 (96) | 6% (55) | 2.2 (98) |
Team Notes
(11/28) QB TJ Lateef dreadful vs Iowa. Neb needs portal QB '26 ❌
(11/26) QB Raiola threatening portal again. Neb better w/o him ❌
(11/22) Loss to Penn St a huge setback. Program going ? ❌
(11/1) Hard L vs USC, Raiola inj, Run Def mauled ❌
(10/18) Off fell apart @ Minn, 213 total yds, sacked 9 times ❌
(9/30) Pass Def #'s incredible, but haven't played good QBs ❌
(9/23) OL & DL just not able to compete vs high level ❌
(9/21) Run Def mauled by Mich. 0-28 vs ranked cont... ❌
(9/21) Raiola is sloppy, never steps up, Mahomes ball ❌
(9/21) DL is huge issue, these guys cannot play ❌
(8/29) Raiola OK, run game bad, run def alarming in W ❌
(8/21) OL returns good prod, but still a concern TY ❌
(6/12) DL is a big concern, lost all 4 starters. 3 portals ❌
(4/5) WR Barney a weapon, Key (UK)/Hunter (Cal) big ❌
(4/5) RB Johnson looks good, do they have depth? ❌
(3/28) Holgo wants tempo/pace. Ball out quick ❌
(3/19) QB Raiola, 13 TD/18 TO. Must improve TY ❌
(3/19) OL 3/5 back. 2 portals (Bama/ND) help. Avg LY ❌
(3/19) Def was good LY, 5 portal adds. New DC ❌
(11/28) QB TJ Lateef dreadful vs Iowa. Neb needs portal QB '26 ❌
(11/26) QB Raiola threatening portal again. Neb better w/o him ❌
(11/22) Loss to Penn St a huge setback. Program going ? ❌
(11/1) Hard L vs USC, Raiola inj, Run Def mauled ❌
(10/18) Off fell apart @ Minn, 213 total yds, sacked 9 times ❌
(9/30) Pass Def #'s incredible, but haven't played good QBs ❌
(9/23) OL & DL just not able to compete vs high level ❌
(9/21) Run Def mauled by Mich. 0-28 vs ranked cont... ❌
(9/21) Raiola is sloppy, never steps up, Mahomes ball ❌
(9/21) DL is huge issue, these guys cannot play ❌
(8/29) Raiola OK, run game bad, run def alarming in W ❌
(8/21) OL returns good prod, but still a concern TY ❌
(6/12) DL is a big concern, lost all 4 starters. 3 portals ❌
(4/5) WR Barney a weapon, Key (UK)/Hunter (Cal) big ❌
(4/5) RB Johnson looks good, do they have depth? ❌
(3/28) Holgo wants tempo/pace. Ball out quick ❌
(3/19) QB Raiola, 13 TD/18 TO. Must improve TY ❌
(3/19) OL 3/5 back. 2 portals (Bama/ND) help. Avg LY ❌
(3/19) Def was good LY, 5 portal adds. New DC ❌
Staff/Schedule Notes
(12/31) Has lost 30 straight games to ranked opponents. ❌
(12/1) DC John Butler fired after only one season ❌
(11/29) Neb has lost 4+ games every season for 22 years ❌
(11/28) Rhule 2-4 since raise, 7 pt W's vs NW/UCLA. Yikes ❌
(11/28) Matt Rhule is 2-10 in November at Nebraska ❌
(11/2) Rhule 0-19 vs top 25, Neb streak is now 0-29 ❌
(10/29) Rhule signs extension, will remain at Nebraska ❌
(8/21) Probably looking at an over bet team, D meh ❌
(6/12) New DC Butler a journeyman, White gone (FSU) ❌
(3/19) OC Holgorsen much better than Satterfield ❌
(12/31) Has lost 30 straight games to ranked opponents. ❌
(12/1) DC John Butler fired after only one season ❌
(11/29) Neb has lost 4+ games every season for 22 years ❌
(11/28) Rhule 2-4 since raise, 7 pt W's vs NW/UCLA. Yikes ❌
(11/28) Matt Rhule is 2-10 in November at Nebraska ❌
(11/2) Rhule 0-19 vs top 25, Neb streak is now 0-29 ❌
(10/29) Rhule signs extension, will remain at Nebraska ❌
(8/21) Probably looking at an over bet team, D meh ❌
(6/12) New DC Butler a journeyman, White gone (FSU) ❌
(3/19) OC Holgorsen much better than Satterfield ❌
Overall
Power Rating #67 | SP+ Rating #46
Performance Grade #35
Special Teams Grade #2
Record Prediction 7.1 - 5.9 #69
Record vs Spread: 4 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 10 - 3
5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4
Power Rating #67 | SP+ Rating #46
Performance Grade #35
Special Teams Grade #2
Record Prediction 7.1 - 5.9 #69
Record vs Spread: 4 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 10 - 3
5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4
Offense
Power #80 | SP+ #60 | Grade #43
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
Off Success #27 | Explosivness #134
Rush Grade #79 | Pass Grade #93
Rush Success #22 | Explosiveness #125
Pass Success #36 | Explosiveness #128
Run Block #22 | Pass Block #18
OL YDS #29 | Stuff Rate #19
Scoring Zone Off: #50
Power #80 | SP+ #60 | Grade #43
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
Off Success #27 | Explosivness #134
Rush Grade #79 | Pass Grade #93
Rush Success #22 | Explosiveness #125
Pass Success #36 | Explosiveness #128
Run Block #22 | Pass Block #18
OL YDS #29 | Stuff Rate #19
Scoring Zone Off: #50
Defense
Power #50 | SP+ #39 | Grade #60
Def Success #88 | Explosivness #82
Rush Success #117 | Explosiveness #128
Tackling #23 | Run Def #68
Pass Success #39 | Explosiveness #25
Pass Rush #126 | Coverage #32
F7 Havoc #62 | DB Havoc #122
DL YDS #121 | Def Stuff Rate #117
Scoring Zone Def #128
Power #50 | SP+ #39 | Grade #60
Def Success #88 | Explosivness #82
Rush Success #117 | Explosiveness #128
Tackling #23 | Run Def #68
Pass Success #39 | Explosiveness #25
Pass Rush #126 | Coverage #32
F7 Havoc #62 | DB Havoc #122
DL YDS #121 | Def Stuff Rate #117
Scoring Zone Def #128
Roster
Team Talent #14 Blue Chips: 27% #22
Offense Talent #14 Defense Talent #17
Crootin: '25 Class #112 - 4 YR Class: #24
Profile: Consistent CFP Hopefuls
Portal Class #12 - 16 players, 88 Avg
18% of Roster from Portal, 15% TY
73 New Players, 66% of '25 Roster #112
Team Talent #14 Blue Chips: 27% #22
Offense Talent #14 Defense Talent #17
Crootin: '25 Class #112 - 4 YR Class: #24
Profile: Consistent CFP Hopefuls
Portal Class #12 - 16 players, 88 Avg
18% of Roster from Portal, 15% TY
73 New Players, 66% of '25 Roster #112
Scoring & Records
Scoring: 28.7 - 24.6 (24 - 20) in '25
Scoring at Home: 36 - 21 | Road: 20 - 28
OC: Dana Holgorsen - in his first season
DC: John Butler - in his first season
2025 Record: 7 - 6 (4 - 9 - 0) (B1G: 4 - 5)
2024 Record: 7 - 6 (8 - 4 - 1) (B1G: 3 - 6)
2023 Record: 5 - 7 (5 - 7 - 0) (B1G: 3 - 6)
4 Yr Record: (23 - 27) | 8 Yr Record: (38 - 56)
Scoring: 28.7 - 24.6 (24 - 20) in '25
Scoring at Home: 36 - 21 | Road: 20 - 28
OC: Dana Holgorsen - in his first season
DC: John Butler - in his first season
2025 Record: 7 - 6 (4 - 9 - 0) (B1G: 4 - 5)
2024 Record: 7 - 6 (8 - 4 - 1) (B1G: 3 - 6)
2023 Record: 5 - 7 (5 - 7 - 0) (B1G: 3 - 6)
4 Yr Record: (23 - 27) | 8 Yr Record: (38 - 56)
Notes
Has lost 30 straight games to ranked opponents.
DC John Butler fired after only one season
Neb has lost 4+ games every season for 22 years
Rhule 2-4 since raise, 7 pt W's vs NW/UCLA. Yikes
QB TJ Lateef dreadful vs Iowa. Neb needs portal QB '26
Matt Rhule is 2-10 in November at Nebraska
QB Raiola threatening portal again. Neb better w/o him
Loss to Penn St a huge setback. Program going ?
Rhule 0-19 vs top 25, Neb streak is now 0-29
QB1 Raiola out for season (broken fibula).
Has lost 30 straight games to ranked opponents.
DC John Butler fired after only one season
Neb has lost 4+ games every season for 22 years
Rhule 2-4 since raise, 7 pt W's vs NW/UCLA. Yikes
QB TJ Lateef dreadful vs Iowa. Neb needs portal QB '26
Matt Rhule is 2-10 in November at Nebraska
QB Raiola threatening portal again. Neb better w/o him
Loss to Penn St a huge setback. Program going ?
Rhule 0-19 vs top 25, Neb streak is now 0-29
QB1 Raiola out for season (broken fibula).
'25 Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
Good Offense Success Rate of 47%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.91 PPO
Great Run Success 48%
Good Pass Success 46%
Good Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 75%
Good when off Schedule 33%
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
Good Offense Success Rate of 47%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.91 PPO
Great Run Success 48%
Good Pass Success 46%
Good Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 75%
Good when off Schedule 33%
'25 Defense
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 42%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.19 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 46%
Great Pass Def Success 37%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg at Forcing Turnovers
Good Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Bad 1st/2nd Down Success 69%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 33%
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 42%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.19 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 46%
Great Pass Def Success 37%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg at Forcing Turnovers
Good Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Bad 1st/2nd Down Success 69%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 33%
Returning Prod
'24 QB Dylan Raiola returns
Returning Production: 60% #48
Offense: 68% #25 | Defense: 53% #72
OL Prod: 54% #75, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 3856 #25 | From Portal: 1366 #31
Rush Prod: 47% #81 | Rec Prod: 59% #50
Def Front Seven: 40% - Secondary: 58%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 7.5 - 4.5
'24 QB Dylan Raiola returns
Returning Production: 60% #48
Offense: 68% #25 | Defense: 53% #72
OL Prod: 54% #75, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 3856 #25 | From Portal: 1366 #31
Rush Prod: 47% #81 | Rec Prod: 59% #50
Def Front Seven: 40% - Secondary: 58%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 7.5 - 4.5
4 Year Overall
2025 SP+ Overall: #46 - Power Rating: #67
2024 SP+ Overall: #45 - Power Rating: #34
2023 SP+ Overall: #65 - Power Rating: #53
2022 SP+ Overall: #71
2025 SP+ Overall: #46 - Power Rating: #67
2024 SP+ Overall: #45 - Power Rating: #34
2023 SP+ Overall: #65 - Power Rating: #53
2022 SP+ Overall: #71
4 Year Offense
2025 SP+ Offense: #60 - Power Rating: #80
2024 SP+ Offense: #99 - Power Rating: #53
2023 SP+ Offense: #123 - Power Rating: #121
2022 SP+ Offense: #74
2025 SP+ Offense: #60 - Power Rating: #80
2024 SP+ Offense: #99 - Power Rating: #53
2023 SP+ Offense: #123 - Power Rating: #121
2022 SP+ Offense: #74
4 Year Defense
2025 SP+ Defense: #39 - Power Rating: #50
2024 SP+ Defense: #12 - Power Rating: #26
2023 SP+ Defense: #8 - Power Rating: #28
2022 SP+ Defense: #59
2025 SP+ Defense: #39 - Power Rating: #50
2024 SP+ Defense: #12 - Power Rating: #26
2023 SP+ Defense: #8 - Power Rating: #28
2022 SP+ Defense: #59