Where Nebraska stands in USA TODAY Sports post-springs rankings
USA TODAY Sports released its post-spring Big Ten rankings and the Huskers were in the middle of the pack.
Nebraska enters year four of the Matt Rhule era, looking to take the next step as a program. The 2026 schedule is a gauntlet , and the Huskers are looking to improve following a 7-6 season in 2025. Nebraska's offense will feature a new quarterback following Dylan Raiola's departure to Oregon .
Anthony Colandrea joins the Huskers after a successful career at UNLV. The Huskers have also brought in a new defensive coordinator, Rob Aurich. The hire brings about a philosophical shift for the defense, as he runs a 4-2-5.
The Huskers have run a 3-3-5 scheme under Matt Rhule over the past three seasons. Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports released his Big Ten post-spring rankings and ranked the Huskers No. 12 in the conference.
Here is what he had to say about Nebraska's 2026 outlook. The Cornhuskers ’ outlook runs the gamut from four to maybe nine wins. There’s reason to like how the offense will look with a more mobile passer in former UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea and a vastly improved front, but the season will come down to how Nebraska defends the run under new coordinator Rob Aurich.