Nebraska under coach Scott Frost has been showing signs of a long-awaited breakthrough recently, with the next test coming Saturday, Oct. 16, against Minnesota. The game will be broadcast live on fuboTV.
However, the Cornhuskers’ record has yet to reflect their growth, and time is running out to make this a memorable season. Saturday’s game against Minnesota is a must-see.
With one-score losses to Oklahoma, Michigan State, and Michigan over the last four weeks — all of which are currently ranked in the top 10 of the Associated Press poll — and a 56-7 victory over Northwestern tucked in there, Nebraska has played noticeably better since a disappointing loss at Illinois in the opener.
If the Huskers (3-4, 1-3 Big Ten) want to play in a bowl game for the first time in five years, they’ll almost likely have to beat a Gophers squad they’ve lost to three times since P.J. Fleck took over as coach.
Following a week off and a home game against Purdue, Nebraska concludes with Ohio State, a bye, a trip to Wisconsin, and the season finale against Iowa. The Badgers are off to a shaky start, but they remain one of the most difficult opponents in the Big Ten. The Buckeyes and Hawkeyes are ranked sixth and second in the current AP poll, respectively.
If a few more plays went Nebraska’s way, they’d be a ranked team, which was once an inevitability for a programme that has won five national championships. One of those critical moments was Martinez’s fumble on a run midway through the fourth quarter, which sparked Michigan’s comeback for a 32-29 victory.
When does the Nebraska-Minnesota start?
The Nebraska-Minnesota game is scheduled for 11 a.m. (noon ET) on Saturday, Oct. 16.
Will the game be streamed live?
The game will be streamed live on fuboTV, which has a 7-day free trial. The “fubo standard” bundle, which includes 100+ channels for $64.99 a month, is the most basic. There are numerous options, particularly for sports, as with all cord-cutting alternatives.
What TV network will show the game?
ESPN2 will carry the Minnesota-Nebraska game.