The Nebraska Cornhuskers' postseason bowl projections have significantly changed following their recent 27-20 loss to UCLA. After weeks of being projected for the Pinstripe Bowl, USA TODAY now has Nebraska facing the Western Michigan Broncos in the GameAbove Sports Bowl in Detroit. This outcome marks a notable shift in expectations for the Huskers, especially considering their only previous meeting in 2008, where they won 47-24. Meanwhile, the Big Ten is set to have multiple teams in the 12-team playoff, including Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, and Indiana.

By the Numbers
  • Nebraska's postseason projection changed from the Pinstripe Bowl to the GameAbove Sports Bowl.
  • The last matchup between Nebraska and Western Michigan occurred in 2008, resulting in a 47-24 victory for Nebraska.
State of Play
  • Current projections suggest four Big Ten teams making the 12-team playoff.
  • Ohio State, Penn State, and Indiana are matched against teams like Boise State and Alabama in the first round.
What's Next

The Cornhuskers will need to regroup and focus on upcoming games to improve their prospects for the bowl season, and secure a more favorable matchup as the season progresses.

Bottom Line

After the loss to UCLA, Nebraska's bowl outlook has diminished, highlighting the urgent need for improvement to enhance their postseason positioning.