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Baylor vs Nebraska
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Baylor Bears | 1 | Nebraska leads |
 Nebraska Cornhuskers | 11 |
Meetings since 1939: 12. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Nebraska has won the last 10 meetings.
1-11 Regular season
0-10 Last 10
11-34 Avg score
10 Longest Nebraska win run
Biggest Baylor win 26-7 in 1956, a 19-point margin.
Biggest Baylor loss 0-59 in 2000, a 59-point margin.
Every Baylor vs Nebraska meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Nebraska win | Waco | 10-20 |
| 2008 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 20-32 |
| 2005 | Nebraska win | Waco | 14-23 |
| 2004 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 27-59 |
| 2001 | Nebraska win | Waco | 7-48 |
| 2000 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 0-59 |
| 1997 | Nebraska win | Waco | 21-49 |
| 1996 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 0-49 |
| 1990 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 0-13 |
| 1977 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 10-31 |
| 1956 | Baylor win | Lincoln | 26-7 |
| 1939 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 0-20 |
Scores from the Baylor perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1939.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Nebraska Cornhuskers lead the series since 1939, 11-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Baylor and Nebraska meet.
How to watch Baylor vs Nebraska
When Baylor and Nebraska are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Baylor radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Baylor vs Nebraska time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Baylor this season
Follow Baylor in the title race on the Big 12 standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Big 12 rivalry pages, or browse every Big 12 matchup.
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Baylor vs Nebraska: the essentials
Baylor Bears vs Nebraska Cornhuskers is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the Big Ten (Power 4). Nebraska Cornhuskers lead the series since 1939, 11-1. Across 12 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Baylor vs Nebraska head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Baylor Bears team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Nebraska against the whole conference, see Nebraska vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Baylor and Nebraska?
Nebraska Cornhuskers lead the series since 1939, 11-1. The two programs have met 12 times on record.
How can I watch Baylor vs Nebraska?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Baylor and Nebraska in the same conference?
No. Baylor plays in the Big 12. Nebraska plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.