Nebraska football will need a fast start to the 2026 season with a loaded back half, which has caused Matt Rhule's teams trouble the last three years.

This is a loaded edition of the Carriker Chronicles ... Adam Carriker gives his reaction to Nebraska football's schedule release and the result of Tuesday night

It's time to think about the 2026 season. Here's a list of all 18 Big Ten schedules.

The month of November again presents a grind, with three road games — all in cold-weather venues — and a home date against Ohio State. Rhule is 2-10 at Nebraska in November and lost twice in blowout fashion last year in the final month of the regular season.

The 2026 Big Ten football schedule delivered both big-time matchups and logistical nightmares. The conference released the full slate for all 18 teams on Tuesday. The headline game features national champion Indiana hosting Ohio State on Oct. 17. This sets an early bar for a conference seeking a fourth consecutive playoff title.

The Big Ten released its 2026 football schedule, and defending national champion Indiana will play Ohio State and Michigan back to back.