Nebraska Prepares Home Opener Against Akron After Cincinnati Win

The Nebraska Cornhuskers football team started the 2025 season with a 20-17 victory over Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium and is preparing for its first home game of the season against Akron, a matchup expected to be an easy win. Head coach Matt Rhule reflected on the Cincinnati game, noting defensive struggles with containment on the ground but praised the secondary for limiting Cincinnati's passing yards and lauded quarterback Raiola's performance. The team is eager to return to Memorial Stadium for the home opener, which has sold out, continuing its 404-game sellout streak, and Rhule expressed excitement about the atmosphere of a night game there. Nebraska will be without tight end Janiran Bonner due to a season-ending injury. The coaching staff has been focusing on addressing areas for improvement, including communication and execution, as the team moves towards its Big Ten Conference play. Despite some concerns about the offensive workload, especially on running back Emmett Johnson, the team remains optimistic about building on their early season success.