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Nebraska Football Misses Polls for First Time in 2024
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Nebraska Football Misses Polls for First Time in 2024

Nebraska football For the first time this season, he’s officially on the outside looking in.

The Huskers (5-3, 2-3 B1G) had received votes or been part of the bracket. Associated Press And USA Today Coaches Here are the top 25 polls for the entire season leading up to Sunday’s announcement. Nebraska only one One vote in both polls before losing 21-17 to No. 4 Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus.

Big Red They were ranked 25th by the coaches before their matchup with Indiana on October 19, and continued to receive votes in the Associated Press poll after rising to 22nd before their week four loss against Illinois. Nebraska He failed to re-enter the polls to start conference play following an overtime loss at Lincoln. Before the Indiana contest peelers They were consistently one of the top two teams outside the standings.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Ty Hamilton (58) tackles Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15)

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Ty Hamilton (58) tackles Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) during the second half of an NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Ohio State won 21-17. / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / Imagn Images via USA TODAY NETWORK

The Big Ten remains in the driver’s seat in both polls, with No. 1 Oregon (8-0, 5-0 B1G) holding the top spot. Penn State (No. 3 Coaches, AP) and Ohio State (No. 4 Coaches, AP) maintained its place in the top five and did not change positions. Indiana (No. 13 Coaches, AP) sits just outside the top teams with an 8-0 overall record and 5-0 conference mark.

There are still a total of five teams in the Big Ten; Illinois (6-2, 3-2 B1G) remained in the Top 25 at No. 24 in both polls despite losing 38-9 to top-rated Oregon on Saturday. Michigan (5-3, 3-2) was the only conference program to receive additional votes in the coaches poll.

The Southeastern Conference continues to lead the top 25 with eight teams, three of which are in the top ten. Georgia (No. 2 Coaches, AP), Texas (No. 6 Coaches, AP) and Tennessee (No. 7 Coaches, AP) are the consensus top ten programs; Texas A&M (No. 11 Coaches, No. 10 AP), Alabama (No. 14 Coaches, AP), LSU (No. 16 Coaches, AP) and Ole Miss (No. 18 Coaches, No. 19 AP) in the top 20. continues to take part. Missouri (No. 24 Rams, No. 25 AP) nearly fell out of the polls but remained ranked.

Oregon offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu celebrates a touchdown by Oregon running back Noah Whittington

Oregon offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu celebrates a touchdown pass to Oregon running back Noah Whittington as the No. 1 Oregon Ducks host the No. 21 Illinois Fighting Illini at Autzen Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Eugene, Oregon. / Ben Lonergan/The Register -Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Nebraska played four ranked teams this season, including Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State and Colorado. The Buffaloes entered the Associated Press top 25 list at No. 23 this week and continued to gain votes in the coaches’ poll. The Huskers still don’t have any ranked opponents remaining on their schedule.

Nebraska’s next opponent, UCLA, comes to Lincoln Saturday for 14:30 CDT Kickoff at Memorial Stadium.

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