Year 3 of Matt Rhule will kick off in KC!
Nebraska will take on Cincinnati at the Kansas City Chiefs' Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday at 8 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
The National Weather Service currently projects the forecast to be mostly cloudy with a 50% to 30% chance of rain. The high for the day will be 71 degrees, with a low of 59.
The Huskers are coming off a 7-6 season, with Nebraska's first bowl game appearance since 2016 and first postseason win since 2015.
Cincinnati was 5-7 last year, and the Bearcats missed a bowl game for a second straight season.
The last matchup between the two teams was in 1906 — nearly 119 years ago — and the game was won 41-0 by the Huskers.
Nebraska vs. Cincinnati
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Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mo.
When: Thursday, 8 p.m.
PHOTOS: Take a look inside Nebraska football practice, Aug. 12, 2025
NU Football Practice, 8.12
Nebraska assistant coach Donovan Raiola gives instructions during practice at the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
NU Football Practice, 8.12
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) adjusts his helmet during practice Tuesday at Hawks Championship Center. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
NU Football Practice, 8.12
Nebraska assistant coach Donovan Raiola gives instructions during practice at the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
NU Football Practice, 8.12
Nebraska's Julian Marks (56) is blocked by Nebraska's Sam Sledge (62) on Tuesday at Hawks Championship Center. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
NU Football Practice, 8.12
Nebraska's TJ Lateef (14) throws a pass during practice at the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
NU Football Practice, 8.12
Nebraska's Kyle Cunanan (91) kicks a field goal during practice at the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
NU Football Practice, 8.12
Nebraska's Kyle Cunanan (91) kicks the ball during practice at the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
NU Football Practice, 8.12
Nebraska's Riley Van Poppel (5) runs to his position during practice at the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
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Nebraska's Sua Lefotu (92) tries to get past Nebraska's Justin Evans (51) during practice at the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) reacts as he heads inside to continue practice at the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
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Nebraska players exit onto the practice field outside during practice at the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
NU Football Practice, 8.12
Nebraska's Aidan Flege (94) is seen during practice at the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
NU Football Practice, 8.12
Nebraska's Kenneth Williams (25) runs the ball during practice at the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
NU Football Practice, 8.12
Nebraska's Henry Lutovsky (59) leads players inside during practice at the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
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Player run through drills during practice at the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
NU Football Practice, 8.12
Nebraska's Ethan Duda (55) is seen during practice at the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
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Nebraska's Henry Lutovsky (59) and other Husker offensive lineman participate in practice earlier this week at Hawks Championship Center. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
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Nebraska's Tristan Alvano (30) follows through with a kick during practice at the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Lincoln. KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star
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