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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-14, 2-10 Big Ten) will attempt to turn around a six-game losing streak when they host the Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-2, 9-2 Big Ten) on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Jersey Mike's Arena. The contest airs at 12 p.m. ET on BTN.
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How to Watch Nebraska vs. Rutgers
- Game day: Saturday, February 7, 2026
- Game time: 12 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Big Ten Network
Nebraska 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.3 | 68 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 39.6 | 19 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.2 | 131 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 31.7 | 211 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 8.7 | 7 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.1 | 118 |
Rutgers 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 40.7 | 343 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.7 | 270 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.3 | 236 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.3 | 254 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.2 | 84 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.7 | 240 |
Nebraska vs. Rutgers Stat Insights
Points
- The Cornhuskers post just 3.7 more points than the Scarlet Knights concede (76.3).
- When Nebraska scores more than 76.3, it has a record of 13-0.
- When Rutgers gives up less than 80.0 points, it is 8-4.
- The Scarlet Knights post just 4.2 more points per game (70.2) than the Cornhuskers allow (66.0).
- Rutgers is 8-4 when posting more than 66.0 points.
- Nebraska's record is 14-0 when it gives up less than 70.2 points.
- The Cornhuskers have outscored opponents by 307 points this year (14.0 per game), but the Scarlet Knights have been outscored by 140 points (6.1 per game).
Shooting
- The Cornhuskers are making 47.3% of their shots from the field, just 1.6% higher than the Scarlet Knights concede to opponents (45.7%).
- In games when Nebraska shoots higher than 45.7% from the field, it is 13-1 overall.
- Rutgers is 7-6 straight up when shooting over 39.6% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Cornhuskers and Scarlet Knights rebound at about the same rate, with the Cornhuskers pulling down 1.9 more boards per game.
- Nebraska is 13-0 overall when tops in terms of the boards. Rutgers is 2-11 when coming up short on the glass.
- The Cornhuskers average 7.8 offensive rebounds, 2.9 less than the Scarlet Knights.
- The Scarlet Knights are 6-7 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Cornhuskers are 8-2 when they lose that battle.
- Nebraska outrebounds opponents by 1.5 per game, but Rutgers is -1.0 on the boards.
Nebraska Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2026 | Purdue | Home |
| 2/14/2026 | Northwestern | Home |
| 2/17/2026 | Iowa | Away |
Rutgers Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/15/2026 | Maryland | Home |
| 2/18/2026 | Penn State | Away |
| 2/21/2026 | Minnesota | Away |