Nebraska Seeks Bowl-Eligibility Win at Rutgers

Nebraska heads to Rutgers on November 14 after four straight defeats have left the 5-4 Cornhuskers needing one more victory to reach bowl eligibility. The Scarlet Knights are 2-7 and coming off a 31-10 loss at Wisconsin. The game begins at 12:30 p.m. EST and will air on BTN.

Nebraska lost 24-13 at Illinois on November 6. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea threw for 284 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions. The Huskers have scored an average of 13.5 points during their losing streak, and coach Matt Rhule dismissed offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen over the weekend.

The matchup presents a contrast in defensive performance. Nebraska allows 282.4 yards per game, 12th in the FBS, while Rutgers gives up 411.9, ranking 121st. Nebraska also allows opponents to convert just 25.2% of third downs, the best rate nationally. Rutgers has a minus-six turnover margin; Nebraska is plus-three.

Rutgers has shown resistance against stronger opponents, taking USC and Michigan into the fourth quarter before losing. The Scarlet Knights’ leading rusher, Antwan Raymond, has 789 yards, while receiver K.J. Duff has 774 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. Nebraska’s top receiver, Kwazi Gilmer, has seven touchdown catches.

After Rutgers, Nebraska hosts Ohio State on November 21 and visits Iowa to close the regular season. Rutgers travels to Penn State on November 21.