It’s the Ohio Bobcats versus the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on September 5, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
- TV Channels: FS1
How to Watch Ohio vs. Nebraska on September 5, 2026
You can watch Nebraska take on Ohio live on DIRECTV on FS1 on September 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.
Ohio (0-0) at Nebraska (0-0) — Game Preview
Ohio and Nebraska open the 2026 season Saturday, September 5 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, with both programs sitting at 0-0 before kickoff. The Cornhuskers host the opener under coach Matt Rhule in front of a home crowd, while Ohio arrives from the Mid-American Conference looking to make an early statement on the road.
Nebraska turns to Anthony Colandrea at quarterback, a transfer from UNLV who was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year in 2025 before choosing to continue his career in the Big Ten. Ohio counters with Nick Poulos under center, taking his first extended look as a starter after limited action a year ago. The Bobcats also have to replace their entire offensive line and leading rusher, which puts extra weight on how fast that group finds its rhythm against a Power Four defense.
For Nebraska, the opener doubles as an early referendum on how well Colandrea meshes with a roster largely built before his arrival. A clean afternoon at home would be the kind of start the Huskers have been chasing.
National TV
FS1
What Time is the Ohio vs. Nebraska Game on September 5, 2026?
The Ohio vs. Nebraska game starts at 12:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Ohio vs. Nebraska?
You can watch Ohio vs. Nebraska on FS1.
Players to Watch: Ohio vs. Nebraska
Ohio
Nick Poulos — Quarterback. Poulos steps into the starting role for the season opener after limited playing time a year ago, and how quickly he settles in will shape the Bobcats’ offense against a Big Ten defense on the road.
Nebraska
Anthony Colandrea — Quarterback. The UNLV transfer arrives in Lincoln as Nebraska’s QB1 after earning Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2025, giving the Huskers an established starter to lead a retooled offense in his Big Ten debut.
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