2017 schedule
Nebraska
Big 12
Final rank
#22
Record
4-8
Points
7
Diff
-128
Scored
309
Allowed
437
Outcome
Survived
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2017 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Arkansas State(Tier 4) | Home | 43 – 36 | W | +2 |
| 3 | Oregon(Tier 2) | Away | 35 – 42 | L | 0 |
| 4 | Northern Illinois(Tier 2) | Home | 17 – 21 | L | 0 |
| 5 | Rutgers(Tier 5) | Home | 27 – 17 | W | +1 |
| 6 | Illinois(Tier 4) | Away | 28 – 6 | W | +2 |
| 7 | Wisconsin(Premier) | Home | 17 – 38 | L | 0 |
| 8 | Ohio State(Premier) | Home | 14 – 56 | L | 0 |
| 10 | Purdue(Tier 4) | Away | 25 – 24 | W | +2 |
| 11 | Northwestern(Tier 2) | Home | 24 – 31 | L | 0 |
| 12 | Minnesota(Tier 3) | Away | 21 – 54 | L | 0 |
| 13 | Penn State(Tier 2) | Away | 44 – 56 | L | 0 |
| 14 | Iowa(Premier) | Home | 14 – 56 | L | 0 |
