The BIG RED INDEX
The Big Red Index is a comprehensive measure of Husker Football's current state compared to its storied past, answering the question: Is Nebraska back? By analyzing key metrics like wins, losses, blowouts, streaks, and overtime performance, we evaluate how the Huskers stack up against their own legacy.
Vs. Ranked Opponents
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Current Streak: 27 game losing streak
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Last Ranked Win: 09/17/2016
Oregon W 35-32
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Last Ranked Win:09/17/2016
Oregon
W 35-32
Record in Last 25 Close Games
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Wins 5Losses 20Win Percentage 20%
Bowl Streak
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Last Bowl 1 SeasonsSeason 2024Bowl Game Pin Stripe Bowl
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Boston College
15
Nebraska
20
(Win)
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Longest Bowl Streak 35 SeasonsSpan 1969 - 2003
Championship Drought
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Conference Championship: 26 Years (1999)National Championship: 28 Years (1997)
Overtime Streak
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Streak Type Lost Last 7 Games
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Last Win in Overtime: 2014
Iowa 34 -
Nebraska 37
(Win)
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Last Win in Overtime: 2014
Iowa 34
Nebraska 37
(Win)