Husker football announces five more kickoff times for 2025 season

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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Big Ten Conference announced the kickoff times and television information for five more Nebraska football games this fall.

In a press release on Thursday, the conference also announced Nebraska’s road matchup with Minnesota was moved to Friday, Oct. 17.

Kickoff times and television information are now set for six of the Huskers’ 12 games, including four of Nebraska’s seven home games.

As previously announced, Nebraska will open its season on Aug. 28 against Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City at 8 p.m. on ESPN.

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Nebraska’s home opener against Akron on Sept. 6 will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on the Big Ten Network.

The following Saturday, the Huskers will host Houston Christian at 11 a.m. on Fox Sports 1.

Nebraska’s Big Ten opener against Michigan in Lincoln is set for Sept. 20 at 2:30 p.m. on CBS.

Following a bye week, Nebraska will host Michigan State for a late morning or afternoon kickoff on Oct. 4. The university also announced this matchup as its homecoming game.

On Oct. 17, Nebraska will head to Minnesota for a Friday night matchup on FOX. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

This season will mark the fourth straight year Nebraska has played multiple Friday games, including the Huskers’ annual Black Friday against Iowa.

That annual matchup is set for Nov. 28 in Lincoln. Kickoff is at 11 a.m. and the game will be televised on CBS.

So far, the Huskers are set for three night games and will appear on CBS (twice), FOX, BTN, FS1 and ESPN.

Season tickets are now on sale, with prices starting at $420 for seven home games. The ticket options include seats in club level, the sideline and the end zones.

Husker fans will also have upcoming opportunities to purchase a Husker Football 3-Game Mini Plan for the 2025 season, as well as single-game tickets.


The 3-game mini plan will go on sale on June 10, with single-game tickets available for purchase on June 30.

The full Nebraska football schedule is as follows:

  • Cincinnati – Thursday, Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. (Arrowhead Stadium)
  • Akron – Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. (BTN)
  • Houston Christian – Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. (FS1)
  • Michigan – Sept. 20 at 2:30 p.m. (CBS)
  • BYE
  • Michigan State – Oct. 4 at TBA
  • Maryland – Oct. 11 at TBA
  • Minnesota – Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. (FOX)
  • Northwestern – Oct. 25 at TBA
  • USC – Nov. 1 at TBA
  • UCLA – Nov. 8 at TBA
  • Penn State – Nov. 22 at TBA
  • Iowa – Friday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. (CBS)

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