Nebraska’s Halloween Blackout game against Washington now has a kickoff time, and it lands right where it should: under the lights. The Huskers will host the Huskies at 7 p.m. CT on BTN, with the broadcast slot giving the black jerseys a fitting stage.
That also keeps Nebraska in familiar territory this season. The Huskers are 2-0 on BTN, beating North Dakota and winning at Michigan State.
The rest of Nebraska’s late-season TV picture is also coming into focus. The game at Illinois on Friday, November 6 will kick at 7 p.m.
CT on FOX, while the regular-season finale at Iowa on Friday, November 27 is set for 11 a.m. CT on CBS.
Two other games remain without TV assignments for now: Rutgers on Nov. 14 and Ohio State on Nov. 21.
Those broadcasts will be announced either 12 or six days before kickoff.
Halloween itself is shaping up as a loaded day across the Big Ten, with Nebraska closing out a full slate of games that starts at 11 a.m. CT and runs all the way to Ohio State at USC at 6:30 p.m.
CT before Nebraska and Washington kick off at 7 p.m. CT.
Beyond Lincoln, the conference has had no shortage of news. Central Michigan coach Matt Drinkall turned in one of the sharper comments about the sport’s current direction while pushing back on the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff. The response drew extra attention for the way he worked in the Lorax.
Michigan also made a quarterback switch ahead of its game against Indiana. Bryce Underwood, one of the most hyped QB prospects of the NIL era, is benched, and Tommy Carr, who was once committed to Miami of Ohio, will start for Kyle Whittingham's team against the Hoosiers.
Then came another major injury storyline in the NFL: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season after doctors found multiple blood clots in his lungs, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter. His situation began with a superficial blood clot in his leg before worsening quickly.
Nebraska fans know how serious blood clot issues can be when it comes to football careers, so the news naturally hit close to home.
Ohio State, meanwhile, has joined the growing list of Nebraska opponents dealing with quarterback trouble. Julian Sayin suffered a shoulder injury against Indiana, and Ryan Day said his status is "indefinite." Sayin could miss the season, and he will almost certainly miss Nebraska’s game.
The Huskers have had their own injury problems, especially in the backfield. Matt Rhule said earlier this week that fullback Vincent Genatone is done for the season and running back Isaiah Mozee will be out for "a while." Jamal Rule has also missed parts or all of three games this year, including Oregon, which makes the bye week a welcome pause for a thin running back room.
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Nebraskas defensive front took a hit against Oregon when Anthony Jones suffered a broken foot, and the injury will keep him out for an extended period. Jones had started all seven games this season, giving the Cornhuskers a steady presence up front and a player whose impact went beyond the box score.
Former Nebraska lineman Jay Moore pointed to Jones leadership and maturity as qualities the defense will miss on the field, while also naming Kade Pietrzak as the player expected to step into the starting spot. Pietrzak has appeared in all seven games but has not started yet, so this becomes a meaningful chance for him to take on a bigger role at a time when Nebraska needs the depth to hold up. [Read more 🡒]
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Still, the bye arrives with one area demanding the most attention. The running back room has not been as dependable once conference play started, and that leaves Nebraska with a clear question to sort through before the season tightens up even more. For a team that believes it can climb higher, the next stretch may hinge less on talent than on whether the Huskers can turn that improved overall profile into something steadier on Saturdays. [Read more 🡒]
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The game turned when Raiola finally entered in the fourth quarter and gave Oregon a different gear. He helped the Ducks put together the final push and score the last 11 points, flipping what had been a manageable Nebraska position into a comeback loss. For Nebraska, it was the kind of finish that lingers because the door stayed open long enough for Oregon to walk through it. [Read more 🡒]