2021 schedule
Nebraska
Big 12
Final rank
#22
Record
3-9
Points
6
Diff
+63
Scored
335
Allowed
272
Outcome
Relegated
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois(Tier 4) | Away | 22 – 30 | L | 0 |
| 2 | FCS opponent | Home | 52 – 7 | W | 0 |
| 3 | Buffalo(Tier 4) | Home | 28 – 3 | W | +2 |
| 4 | Oklahoma(Premier) | Away | 16 – 23 | L | 0 |
| 5 | Michigan State(Premier) | Away | 20 – 23 | L | 0 |
| 6 | Northwestern(Tier 2) | Home | 56 – 7 | W | +4 |
| 7 | Michigan(Tier 2) | Home | 29 – 32 | L | 0 |
| 8 | Minnesota(Tier 2) | Away | 23 – 30 | L | 0 |
| 10 | Purdue(Tier 4) | Home | 23 – 28 | L | 0 |
| 11 | Ohio State(Premier) | Home | 17 – 26 | L | 0 |
| 13 | Wisconsin(Premier) | Away | 28 – 35 | L | 0 |
| 14 | Iowa(Premier) | Home | 21 – 28 | L | 0 |
