For the first time since 2016, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will (likely) go bowling in 2024. Historically, Matt Rhule's third season with a program is a good one, but with some nice breaks in the schedule it isn't difficult seeing the Cornhuskers get to 6-7 wins.
Plus, there's a significant amount of hype surrounding the team - thanks in large part to five-star freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola.
Raiola threw for 239 yards and two touchdowns in the spring game, catapulting himself into a very real competition with Heinrich Haarberg.
We'll see how it shakes out, but one thing is certain - you don't want to miss a single game.
How to Watch Nebraska CFB Games on Cable
Major Networks Broadcasting College Football
- ESPN Networks: Overview and regional availability.
- Fox Sports: Key games and regions.
- CBS Sports: Coverage of SEC and other conferences.
- NBC Sports: Primarily Notre Dame and select Big Ten games.
Conference-Specific Networks
- Big Ten Network (BTN): Now part of Fox Sports, can be accessed via the Fox Sports app. Big Ten Plus will stream non-televised events.
- Big 12+: Select games, part of ESPN+.
- SEC Network: Part of ESPN App and ESPN+. Will feature select SEC football games.
- ACC Network: Available on major streaming sites and certain cable packages. Football broadcast schedule yet to be revealed.
Radio Broadcasts
- Husker Radio Network will broadcast games, with a stream being available on the Nebraska website.
- KLIN 1400 AM / 99.3 FM also carries games and streams are available on their website and on the iHeartRadio app.
How to Stream Nebraska Games Without Cable
Streaming Services
For cord-cutters, several streaming services offer access to Nebraska games:
- DirectTV Stream
- FuboTV
- Hulu + Live TV
- Sling TV
- YouTube TV
Streaming on FuboTV
FuboTV provides access to many of the channels broadcasting Nebraska games, including local stations.
Packages start at $79.99 per month and feature unlimited cloud DVR.
Streaming on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV offers a broad selection of channels, including those broadcasting Nebraska games. It also includes access to Hulu’s on-demand library.
Plans start at $76.99 per month and feature unlimited cloud DVR and Hulu's streaming catalog.
Streaming on YouTube TV
YouTube TV offers extensive sports coverage and includes channels that will broadcast Nebraska games. It’s a flexible option for cord-cutters and features a multi-picture setup for fans wanting to watch multiple games.
Streaming on ESPN+
ESPN+ could feature a Nebraska game, but it seems more likely that games would air on Peacock. Still, ESPN+ offers plenty of college football games.
ESPN+ is $10.99 as a standalone service, or you can bundle it with Disney+ and Hulu for $14.99.
Special Considerations for College Football Streaming
Blackout Restrictions
- Blackout restrictions occur when a certain broadcast has been sold to a particular network or region by the league or rightsholder. These are used to protect the party that owns the rights to the broadcast, and to encourage users to seek out their broadcast.
- It is rare for blackout restrictions to pop up during college football season, however, a VPN would allow someone to circumvent any restrictions by changing their IP address.
International Viewing
- International college football fans would be well served to sign up for a VPN. With a VPN, their IP address could be changed on the fly, allowing them to sign up for any US streaming service.
- We won't promote any particular VPN here, but there are dozens of options.
Free Trials and Promotions
- FuboTV offers a weeklong free trial to new users. YouTube TV has an offer for new users allowing them to save $30 for their first three months. Hulu's free trial is just 72 hours.
- To get the most bang for your buck, we'd recommend signing up for FuboTV during Week Zero, allowing you to get two week's worth of games during the free trial period.
Nebraska 2024 TV Schedule
Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
Aug. 31 | vs UTEP | 3:30PM | FOX |
Sep. 7 | vs Colorado | 7:30PM | NBC/Peacock |
Sep. 14 | vs Northern Iowa | 7:30PM | BTN |
Sep. 20 | vs Illinois | 8PM | FOX |
Sep. 28 | @ Purdue | 12PM | TBD |
Oct. 5 | vs Rutgers | 12/3:30/4PM | TBD |
Oct. 19 | @ Indiana | 12/3:30/4PM | TBD |
Oct. 26 | @ 2 Ohio St. | 12/3:30/4PM | TBD |
Nov. 2 | vs UCLA | TBD | TBD |
Nov. 16 | @ USC | 3:30/4/7:30/11PM | TBD |
Nov. 23 | vs Wisconsin | TBD | TBD |
Nov. 29 | @ Iowa | 7:30PM | NBC/Peacock |
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