Nebraska News Roundup: Huskers Enter Rankings, TE Out, 2027 Opener Set
The short version
- Nebraska entered the AP Top 25 after a third consecutive win, though some other rankings place the Huskers lower.
- Tight end Carter Nelson is out for Saturday's game against Michigan State, per Matt Rhule.
- Nebraska will open the 2027 season against Miami (Ohio) at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
- Deion Sanders dismissed multiple Colorado players after a 41-7 loss at Northwestern.
- ESPN analyst Chris Spatola, 47, died unexpectedly on Sept. 21.
Nebraska earned a spot in the AP Top 25 after a third straight win, ruled out tight end Carter Nelson for Saturday, and scheduled a 2027 opener at Arrowhead Stadium.
Nebraska's 3-0 start has drawn national attention, with the Huskers appearing in the AP Top 25 for the first time this season heading into Week 4. Not every metric is as flattering, though, as some other polls and analytics systems slot the team lower despite the unbeaten run.
The program also confirmed a personnel loss on Monday. Coach Matt Rhule told reporters that tight end Carter Nelson will not play when Nebraska hosts Michigan State on Saturday.
Looking further ahead, the Huskers have locked in an unusual venue for their 2027 season debut. Nebraska announced it will face Miami (Ohio) at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City to open that campaign.
Elsewhere in college sports, Colorado coach Deion Sanders said Tuesday that he has dismissed several players from the program in the wake of a 41-7 defeat at Northwestern. The college basketball community is also mourning ESPN analyst Chris Spatola, 47, who died unexpectedly on Sept. 21.
