LINCOLN, Neb. — Big Ten action opens up as the No. 21 Michigan Wolverines head into hostile territory to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers today – Saturday, Sept. 20 – at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. This game is available on multiple streaming services for free.
How do I watch Michigan vs. Nebraska for free?
This Big Ten game will broadcast live on CBS at 3:30 p.m. Eastern (2:30 p.m. Central). Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this game for free by utilizing a free trial from DIRECTV, which also offers $35 off your first month.
FuboTV also has a free trial and $30 off your first month.
The most flexible option isSling TV, which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly for $45.99 and Season Pass for $199.99 for five months and $45.99 per month thereafter.
This game will also stream on Paramount Plus, which offers a free trial. If you want to stick with it, the service offers the essential package for $7.99 a month and the premium package for $12.99 a month.
After coming up short against Oklahoma, the Wolverines (2-1) jumped back into the win column with an overwhelming 63-3 victory over Central Michigan on Sept. 13.
Head coach Sherrone Moore will serve the second game in his two-game suspension stemming from Michigan’s sign stealing scandal two years ago. Biff Poggi once again takes control on the sidelines.
It will be true freshman Bryce Underwood’s Big Ten road debut. Underwood was shaky in the hostile environment of Norman, and the atmosphere won’t be any quieter in Lincoln.
He has thrown for 628 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Underwood has also added 14 carries for 108 yards and two touchdowns. All of those rushing yards came in the previous came against the Chippewas.
Senior receiver Donovan McCulley has been the top target, compiling 10 receptions for 158 yards, averaging 15.8 yards per reception.
Junior running back Justice Haynes has emerged as the workhorse of the Wolverines’ backfield. He has tallied 49 carries for 388 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 7.9 yards per carry.
Senior linebacker Ernest Hausmann has a team-high 20 total tackles, including nine solo tackles.
Michigan leads the all-time series, 6-4. The Wolverines won the most recent meeting 45-7 in 2023.
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Third-year coach Matt Rhule has once again guided a strong start out of the gate for the Cornhuskers (3-0). Nebraska blasted FCS Houston Christian, 59-7, on Sept. 13.
Nebraska is led by sophomore quarterback Dylan Raiola’s 829 yards and eight touchdowns. His 82.2 QBR is the 16th-highest in the nation and he touts a 76.6% completion rate.
The game will mark the 18th time since 2013 that the top two quarterbacks from different recruiting classes have faced each other. Raiola was the No. 2 QB in the 2024 class, while Underwood was the top-ranked QB in the 2025 class.
Senior receiver Dane Key has hauled in 13 receptions for 190 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 14.6 yards per reception.
Junior running back Emmett Johnson has 52 carries for 326 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 6.3 yards per carry.
Nebraska is bolstered by their secondary, which includes senior star defensive back Malcolm Hartzog Jr. and senior defensive back Deshon Singleton. Hartzog has snagged one interception, while Singleton has tallied six solo tackles.
Nebraska has a 27-game losing streak against AP Top 25 opponents.
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Who is announcing Michigan vs. Nebraska?
Brad Nessler (play-by-play) and Gary Danielson (analyst) will be the announcers while Jenny Dell reports from the sidelines.
What are the latest odds for Michigan vs. Nebraska?
Spread: UM (-1.5), NEB: (+1.5)
Moneyline: UM: (-130), NEB: (+110)
Point total: 47.5
Odds from DraftKings
Here’s more information on how to watch Michigan vs. Nebraska on TV and streaming services.
What: Michigan vs. Nebraska
When: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Time: 3:30 p.m. Eastern (2:30 p.m. Central)
Where: Memorial Stadium | Lincoln, Neb.
Channel: CBS
Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $30 off your first month), DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), Sling TV (half off first month and daily, weekend, weekly, monthly and season pass) and Paramount Plus