The Nebraska Kearney football team's 2024 schedule has been announced, featuring five home games, two road non-conference contests, and a bye week. The season begins on Aug. 29 at longtime rival Chadron State, and the team will also head to Southwest Minnesota State on Oct. 5. These non-league dates and bye week were made possible by new Division II "Week 0" legislation, and adjustments due to changes in the MIAA football slate. The schedule adjustments also include the addition of Chadron State for a trophy game and the return of an in-state rival. In addition, the team's bye week on Sept. 12 is significant, being the first since 2007.

State of Play
  • The team will play 11 games over 12 weeks due to the new Week 0 legislation
  • Changes in the MIAA football slate led to adjustments in the schedule, with the addition of new opponents
  • The bye week on Sept. 12 is the program's first since 2007
Bottom Line

The Nebraska Kearney football team's 2024 schedule brings exciting matchups, including the addition of in-state rivalries and adjustments to the schedule due to new legislative changes. The bye week holds special significance, being the first for the program in over a decade.