Nebraska enters the final stretch of the 2026 season at 6-4 overall and 3-4 in the Big Ten after a 5-0 start followed by four straight losses and a decisive win at Rutgers. The Huskers opened with dominant victories over Ohio, Bowling Green, North Dakota, Michigan State, and Maryland before dropping close contests to Indiana, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen was dismissed after the Illinois defeat, with quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas now calling plays. Nebraska’s defense has limited opponents effectively, but the offense has struggled to finish drives in recent weeks. With home games against Ohio State and a Black Friday trip to Iowa remaining, the team needs strong execution in those matchups to secure additional wins and exceed typical preseason win-total expectations around 6.5.