Nebraska football to face Cincinnati at Lucas Oil Stadium in 2025

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska football will take on Cincinnati at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis in 2025

On Wednesday, officials announced the new dates for Nebraska’s two-game series against the Bearcats.

The first matchup is set for Aug. 30, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium.  The second game is scheduled for Sept. 11, 2032, at Memorial Stadium.

Opening our 2025 season in Indy‼️

📆 8.30
🏟️ Lucas Oil Stadium
🏈 v. Cincinnati

🔗 https://t.co/Em2kGXMgUs#GBR x #WhatsNExt! pic.twitter.com/4knoZ3PKZG

— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) October 25, 2023

Officials said the first game was originally scheduled for 2020, but it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are pleased to finalize our two-game series with the University of Cincinnati,” Athletic Director Trev Alberts said in a press release. “We appreciate Cincinnati working with us to find a creative way for our schools to play in a great venue. Indianapolis is one of the best cities in the country for hosting big events, and I think our fans will enjoy this trip to kick off the 2025 season.”

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In the last matchup between the schools in 1906, Nebraska won 41-0.  It’s the only time the schools have faced off.

Officials also announced that the Huskers will host Houston Christian, a member of the Football Championship Subdivision, on Sept. 13, 2025.

Nebraska is no longer playing Louisiana-Monroe in 2025.

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