Anticipating Gridiron Glory: A Sneak Peek into Nebraska’s 2024 Football Schedule

The Big Ten Conference unveiled its football schedule for the 2024 season this Thursday afternoon, marking the onset of a fresh chapter sans divisions with an expanded 18-team roster in the Big Ten. The Huskers are set to navigate through a series of challenges, both on home turf at the Memorial Stadium and on the road, as they lock horns with formidable adversaries in the quest for gridiron glory.

The battle kicks off with non-conference home games against UTEP on August 31, followed by a face-off with Colorado on September 7, and Northern Iowa on September 14. As the leaves begin to turn, Nebraska will embrace the fall football fervor starting conference play on September 21, marking the first home-opener since 2017 as they host Illinois at the Memorial Stadium.

As September winds down, the Huskers will hit the road to challenge Purdue on the 28th, before returning to the heartland to contest against Rutgers on October 5. Following a brief respite during the first bye week on October 12, Nebraska will gear up for back-to-back road skirmishes against Indiana on October 19, and a high-stakes match at Ohio State on October 26.

November unfolds with the Huskers clashing with league newcomers in a home game against UCLA on November 2. Post their second bye week, the quest for triumph continues westward as Nebraska travels to challenge USC on November 16. As the regular season nears its climax, the Huskers are slated to host Wisconsin on November 23, and will then march towards Iowa for a Friday showdown on November 29. This marks the fourth consecutive year of ending the regular season against the formidable duo of Badgers and Hawkeyes.

With a blend of traditional rivals and new competitors, the 2024 schedule presents an exciting yet demanding journey ahead. As the Huskers prepare to etch memorable moments on the gridiron, the anticipation amongst the Big Red faithful intensifies.

Nebraska football aficionados keen on securing a front-row seat to the action can now visit Huskers.com/tickets to join the 2024 Season Ticket Request List. As the countdown to the 2024 football season begins, the Husker nation is all set to rally behind their team. The echoing chants of “Go Big Red” are poised to resonate through the heartland, heralding another season of thrilling Husker football.

For a complete look at the 2024 Nebraska Football Schedule and to stay updated with all things Husker Football, head over to HuskersToday.com.