The Huskers hit the road and prepare for their first game without starting quarterback Dylan Raiola since 2023.

What’s at stake, injuries, who’s better, key matchups, TV info and prediction for Saturday evening’s Big Ten game against the Cornhuskers.

LINCOLN — throughout this football season, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has preached a “what’s next” mentality for his team.

The UCLA Bruins (3-5) take on a conference opponent when they host the Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-3) on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Rose Bowl in a Big Ten clash. The Bruins enter the matchup after losing 56-6 to the Indiana Hoosiers in their last outing on Oct. 25. Last time out, the Cornhuskers lost 21-17 to the USC Trojans.

Nebraska has played in the Rose Bowl before, but they have yet to play UCLA inside of the stadium as members of the Big Ten Conference.

After a 50-point loss to Indiana, the Bruins used the bye week to return to details, like Tim Skipper did upon taking over to spark a 3-game winning streak.

Nebraska’s 2027 recruiting class is shaping up to be one of the most formidable in the nation. With a Top 3 composite ranking and momentum building around elite

Following its 21-17 home loss to USC, Nebraska football hits the road when it travels to the Rose Bowl for the first time since the 1990s to take