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TCU vs Nebraska
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 TCU Horned Frogs | 1 | Nebraska leads |
 Nebraska Cornhuskers | 6 |
Meetings since 1951: 7. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Nebraska has won the last 6 meetings.
1-6 Regular season
1-6 Last 7
12-32 Avg score
6 Longest Nebraska win run
Biggest TCU win 28-7 in 1951, a 21-point margin.
Biggest TCU loss 10-64 in 1976, a 54-point margin.
Every TCU vs Nebraska meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 7-21 |
| 1976 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 10-64 |
| 1975 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 14-56 |
| 1967 | Nebraska win | Fort Worth | 0-29 |
| 1966 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 10-14 |
| 1965 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | 14-34 |
| 1951 | TCU win | Lincoln | 28-7 |
Scores from the TCU perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1951.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Nebraska Cornhuskers lead the series since 1951, 6-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when TCU and Nebraska meet.
How to watch TCU vs Nebraska
When TCU 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 TCU radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the TCU 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 TCU this season
Follow TCU 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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TCU vs Nebraska: the essentials
TCU Horned Frogs 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 1951, 6-1. Across 7 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the TCU vs Nebraska head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the TCU Horned Frogs 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 TCU and Nebraska?
Nebraska Cornhuskers lead the series since 1951, 6-1. The two programs have met 7 times on record.
How can I watch TCU 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 TCU and Nebraska in the same conference?
No. TCU plays in the Big 12. Nebraska plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.