Nebraska football received 16 points in the 2024 preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll released Monday.
The Huskers, coming off a 5-7 season, is tied for 34th overall in the list, with the same number of points as Memphis and just ahead of Wisconsin, which received 15 points. Iowa starts the season at No. 25. Big Ten teams Ohio State (No. 2) Oregon (No. 4), Penn State (No. 8) and Michigan (No. 9) comprise 40% of the top ten, with USC (No. 23) joining the Hawkeyes in the Top 25, as well.
One of NU’s non-conference opponents, Colorado, received a single 25th place vote in the poll. Overall, Nebraska plays five teams — OSU, USC, Iowa, Wisconsin and CU — that received votes in the preseason poll.
Last week, Nebraska received two points in the preseason coaches poll.
Photos: ‘Big Red Preview’ gives glimpse into 2024 Nebraska football team — Aug. 3
Fans watch Nebraska’s Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola makes a throw during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola talks with the team during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola talks with the team during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola makes a throw during Big Red Preview on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
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The Nebraska football team enters the stadium during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola (15) and Bryce Benhart (54) enter the stadium during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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The Nebraska football team enters the stadium during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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The Nebraska football team enters the stadium during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Isaiah Neyor catches a pass during the Big Red Preview on Aug. 3 at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Nate Boerkircher (left) and Thomas Fidone practice blocking during the Big Red Preview on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska running backs coach E.J. Barthel gives feedback during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Rahmir Johnson runs with the ball during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Kamdyn Koch punts the ball during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson runs with the ball during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Brian Buschini punts the ball during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s special team runs drills during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s special team runs drills during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield coaches tight ends during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Fans watch Nebraska’s Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Jacory Barney is a freshman wide receiver who could see the field this fall.
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Fans watch Nebraska’s Big Red Preview on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Daniel Kaelin makes a throw during Big Red Preview on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Heinrich Haarberg makes a throw during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule (left) talks with wide receivers coach Garret McGuire during Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Fans watch Nebraska’s Big Red Preview, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska’s Carter Nelson runs with the ball during Big Red Preview on Aug. 3 at Memorial Stadium.
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