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Nerves, heat and questions: Nebraska football ready to 'see what we got' after long offseason - Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska kicks off Matt Rhule’s fourth year with a historic 100th season‑opening win, but players voice nerves and lingering questions.

By · Published September 7, 2026  17:12 UTC · Updated September 7, 2026  21:03 UTC

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Nebraska football kicked off Matt Rhule's fourth season with a victory over Ohio, securing the program's 100th season-opening win in history. The team's performance was met with mixed reviews, with some aspects receiving praise while others raised questions about their overall readiness.

The Huskers' win marked a promising start to the season, but the questions and nerves mentioned earlier in the offseason remain to be fully addressed.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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KETV reported that Nebraska opened its 2026 season with a 100th season‑opening win in program history, defeating Ohio on September 4. The victory marks a milestone as the first such win since the program began, and it arrives as the Huskers launch Matt Rhule’s fourth year as head coach. Subsequent coverage added depth.

The Journal Star issued a performance grade in its Husker Report Card, while KETV detailed television broadcast channels and ticket options for fans. Yahoo Sports offered a preview of the Nebraska‑Ohio matchup, and HuskerMax posted video highlights of key plays. Live updates from KETV tracked the game's progress, and the Omaha World‑Herald highlighted lingering nerves, heat and unanswered questions after a long offseason, contrasting the celebratory tone of the win.

Fans can follow live broadcasts, ticket information and game updates through KETV, while video recaps and analysis continue on HuskerMax, the Omaha World‑Herald and the Journal Star.

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The obvious questions

What milestone did Nebraska achieve in its season opener?

Nebraska recorded its 100th season‑opening victory, beating Ohio.

Who is leading the team this season?

Matt Rhule is in his fourth season as head coach.

Where can fans find ongoing coverage of Nebraska’s games?

Live updates, TV schedules and tickets are provided by KETV; video highlights appear on HuskerMax; analysis and commentary are available from the Omaha World‑Herald and the Journal Star.

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