A tough but manageable non-conference slate kicks off Saturday, when the Bulldogs take on a perennial Big Ten power in a raucous environment.
Kickoff – 5 p.m. Sept. 3 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln
Coach– Mike Riley (99-87 overall; second season at Nebraska)
Returning starters – 11 (5 offense; 5 defense)
Players to watch – QB Tommy Armstrong Jr. (3,030 pass yds, 22 TDs); RB Terrell Newby (765 rushing yds); WR Jordan Westerkamp (65 catches, 918 yds); S Nate Gerry (79 tackles, 4 INTs); CB Josh Kalu (75 tackles, 3 INTs)
Scouting report – Armstrong is a four-year starter with many of his key targets back.