Breaking Down Cincinnati's Opponent: Nebraska
Does the date November 29, 1906 ring a bell for anybody?
It was when... famous author Luis Van Rooten was born, right? That’s the most notable event to
happen on that day?
Wrong! It’s the last and only time Nebraska and Cincinnati have played. Unfortunately for 1906
Cincinnati supporters, it was a bloodbath with the Cornhuskers winning 41-0.
Fast forward 119 years to 2025. Both of these programs, and the world, look very different. The
College Football Playoff is now a thing, and both teams have high aspirations this year.
So, what can Cincinnati expect from the Huskers this go around? How does their roster stack up
against the Bearcats? Going position by position, this article will look at every spot on
Nebraska’s roster ahead of Week 1.
It was when... famous author Luis Van Rooten was born, right? That’s the most notable event to
happen on that day?
Wrong! It’s the last and only time Nebraska and Cincinnati have played. Unfortunately for 1906
Cincinnati supporters, it was a bloodbath with the Cornhuskers winning 41-0.
Fast forward 119 years to 2025. Both of these programs, and the world, look very different. The
College Football Playoff is now a thing, and both teams have high aspirations this year.
So, what can Cincinnati expect from the Huskers this go around? How does their roster stack up
against the Bearcats? Going position by position, this article will look at every spot on
Nebraska’s roster ahead of Week 1.
