The seventh-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers face the third-ranked Michigan Wolverines in a pivotal Big Ten matchup on Tuesday night. This game marks the first time in program history that Nebraska plays another top-five team. Injuries could impact the Huskers' performance as they aim to maintain their undefeated record.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-0, 9-0 Big Ten) hold a one-game lead in the conference standings over Michigan, Michigan State, and Illinois. Coming off a 76-57 victory at Minnesota on Saturday, Nebraska seeks to extend its perfect record against a strong Michigan squad. The Wolverines (18-1, 8-1 Big Ten) have won four straight games since a 91-88 loss to Wisconsin on January 10, including a 74-62 win over Ohio State on Friday. Michigan boasts a 9-1 home record this season at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Michigan enters as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 156.5 points, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The SportsLine Projection Model, which has simulated the game 10,000 times, leans toward the over, projecting a combined total of 157 points. It forecasts five Nebraska players scoring at least 11 points, led by Pryce Sandfort's expected 17 points, and five Michigan players reaching 9.9 or more, with Yaxel Lendeborg projected at 14.9 points.
Nebraska faces challenges with injuries: forward Braden Frager is ruled out due to an ankle injury, and Rienk Mast is questionable, per the pregame report. This matchup is historic for the Huskers, as it is their first against another top-five opponent in program history. Nebraska is 5-0 on the road, while the over has hit in four of the last six meetings between these teams.
The game will stream on Peacock, highlighting a key test for both teams' Big Ten aspirations.
