How to Watch Cincinnati vs. Nebraska: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 28, 2025

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for the Nebraska Cornhuskers' (0-0) matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats (0-0) on August 28, 2025, starting at 9 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN. You'll want to check out ESPN for the upcoming matchup between the Cornhuskers and Bearcats.

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How to Watch Nebraska vs. Cincinnati

• When: Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
• Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Nebraska's 2025 Schedule

Nebraska 2024 Stats & Insights

• On the defensive side of the ball, Nebraska was a top-25 unit last season, ranking 18th-best by surrendering just 317.9 yards per game. It ranked 94th on offense (358.8 yards per game).
• From an offensive standpoint, Nebraska ranked 65th in the FBS with 227.7 passing yards per game last season. Meanwhile, it ranked 66th in passing yards allowed per contest (216.7).
• The Cornhuskers ranked 103rd in points scored last season (23.5 points per game), but they thrived on defense, ranking 17th-best in the FBS with 19.5 points allowed per game.
• On the defensive side of the ball, the Cornhuskers were a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards last season, ranking eighth-best by allowing only 101.2 rushing yards per game. They ranked 95th on offense (131.2 rushing yards per game).
• Offensively, Nebraska ranked 47th in the FBS last season with a 42.4% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, it ranked 32nd in third-down conversion rate allowed (35.2%).
• The Cornhuskers had the 69th-ranked turnover margin in college football last season at -2, forcing 17 turnovers (68th in the FBS) while turning it over 19 times (74th in the FBS).

Cincinnati's 2025 Schedule

Cincinnati 2024 Stats & Insights

• From an offensive standpoint, Cincinnati ranked 37th in the FBS with 420.6 yards per game last season. Meanwhile, it ranked 84th in total defense (384.8 yards allowed per contest).
• Cincinnati put up 236.5 passing yards per game on offense last season (55th in the FBS), and it ranked 73rd on defense with 222.8 passing yards allowed per game.
• The Bearcats totaled 25.2 points per game on offense last year (89th in the FBS), and they gave up 24.6 points per game (62nd) on the other side of the ball.
• The Bearcats ranked 36th in run offense (184.1 rushing yards per game) and 87th in run defense (162.1 rushing yards allowed per game) last year.
• On offense, Cincinnati ranked 52nd in the FBS last season with a 41.9% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, it ranked 71st in third-down percentage allowed (39.1%).
• With 14 forced turnovers (97th in the FBS) against 18 turnovers committed (63rd in the FBS), the Bearcats (-4) owned the 92nd-ranked turnover margin in college football last season.

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