Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen has signaled upcoming changes to the Cornhuskers' 2027 football schedule, identifying five Power 4 conference teams he would add to the slate. The announcement was reported by Nate McHugh for Yahoo Sports on October 28, 2026.
Dannen's comments suggest a strategic shift in non-conference scheduling as the program prepares for the 2027 season. The specific Power 4 opponents mentioned by the athletic director were not detailed in the initial report.
The move comes as college football programs across the country adjust their scheduling philosophies amid ongoing conference realignment and the expanding College Football Playoff format. Nebraska, a member of the Big Ten Conference, has historically sought high-profile non-conference matchups to strengthen its strength of schedule and national profile.
