OHIO vs Nebraska Football PREVIEW | Game Week Preview & Props

Nebraska Football finally kicks off the 2026 season against Ohio, and the Big Red Junkies break down both rosters, the coaching turnover in Athens, and what it all means for game day.

We dig into Ohio's brand new offense under first-year head coach John Houser, a makeshift O-line, and quarterback Nick Paulus taking over for Parker Navarro. On defense we talk up safety DJ Walker and what Ohio actually brings back. On the Nebraska side we're watching the offensive line gel, Anthony Calandria running the show for Dana Holgerson's offense, the running back room with Jamal Rule, Makai Nelson and Isaiah Mosey, TJ Lateef's mop-up duty, and Jaseer Whittington leading a defensive line that should feast on Ohio's inexperienced tackles. We also get into a full slate of prop bets, spreads, and our final score predictions for Matt Rhule's season opener.