Nebraska’s season openers through the years

The Nebraska Cornhuskers will kick off the 2024 season on Saturday when they host the UTEP Miners at Memorial Stadium . This will be the first season opener Nebraska has played at home since 2019.

Nebraska has a solid track record in season openers. The Huskers have won 98 out of 134 season openers. Their record in home season openers is even more impressive at 85-14-3.

Since 1980, Nebraska has lost only twice when playing its season opener at home (1986 and 2015). Historically, the Huskers also had a good August, with a 14-3 record overall and a 10-0 record at Memorial Stadium.

The opener is the first of four straight home games to start the 2024 season. That’s the longest homestand to open a season since Nebraska opened the 2013 season with five straight home games.

Nebraska will open the 2024 season on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT against UTEP. Scroll below to find a list of each and every Nebraska season opener since the 2000 season.

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2000: vs. San Jose State - Win (49-13)

2 Sep 2000: Quarterback Eric Crouch #7 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers looks to pass the ball during the game against the San Jose State Spartans at the Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cornhuskers defeated the Spartans 49-13.Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

2001: vs. TCU - Win (21-7)

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - AUGUST 25: Quarterback Eric Crouch #7 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers runs the option during the NCAA football game against the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs on August 25, 2001 at Municipal Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska won 21-7. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

2002: vs. Arizona State - Win (48-10)

LINCOLN, NE - AUGUST 24: Quarterback Jammal Lord #10 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers runs away from safety Riccardo Stewart #7 of the Arizona State Sun Devils during the NCAA football game on August 24, 2002, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska defeated Arizona State 48-10. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

2003: vs. Oklahoma State - Win (17-7)

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2004: vs. Western Illinois - Win (56-17)

Sep 24, 2016; DeKalb, IL, USA; A detailed view of the Western Illinois Leathernecks helmet before the game against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Huskie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

2005: vs. Maine - Win (25-7)

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2006: vs. Louisiana Tech - Win (49-10)

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2007: vs. Nevada - Win (52-10)

Sept 1, 2007; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Marlon Lucky (5) turns upfield against the Nevada Wolf Pack in the third quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Lucky gained 233 yards rushing on 30 carries, both career highs. Nebraska won 52-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

2008: vs. Western Michigan - Win (47-24)

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2009: vs. Florida Atlantic - Win (49-3)

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2010: vs. Western Kentucky - Win (49-10)

LINCOLN, NE - SEPTEMBER 04: Austin Jones #28 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrates his first touchdown as a Cornhusker against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during second half action of their game at Memorial Stadium on September 4, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska defeated Western Kentucky 49-10. (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images)

2011: vs. Chattanooga - Win (40-7)

Sept 3, 2011; Lincoln, NE, USA; Chattanooga Mocs defender Kadeem Wise (5) tackles Nebraska Cornhuskers punt returner Ameer Abdullah (8) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 40-7. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

2012: vs. Southern Miss - Win (49-20)

Sep 1, 2012; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Taylor Martinez (3) hands off to Mike Marrow (19) against Southern Miss Golden Eagles in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

2013: vs. Wyoming - Win (37-34)

Aug 31, 2013; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defenders Harvey Jackson (1) and Greg McMullen (90) tackle Wyoming Cowboys running back Shaun Wick (21) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

2014: vs. Florida Atlantic - Win (55-7)

Aug 30, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Terrell Newby (34) runs in for a touchdown during the second half against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 55-7. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

2015: vs. BYU - Loss (28-33)

Sep 5, 2015; Lincoln, NE, USA; Brigham Young Cougars receiver Mitch Mathews (10) catches the Hail Mary pass for the winning touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Brigham Young won 33-28. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

2016: vs. Fresno State - Win (43-10)

Sep 3, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Terrell Newby (34) is tackled by Fresno State Bulldogs linebacker Brandon Hughes (19) in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 43-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

2017: vs. Arkansas State - Win (43-36)

Sep 2, 2017; Lincoln, NE, USA; Arkansas State Red Wolves wide receiver Kendrick Edwards (5) runs against Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Luke Gifford (12) at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 43-36. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

2018: vs. Colorado - Loss (28-33)

Sep 8, 2018; Lincoln, NE, USA; Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Carson Wells (26) tackles Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Colorado won 33-28. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

2019: vs. South Alabama - Win (35-21)

Aug 31, 2019; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Carlos Davis (96) tackles South Alabama Jaguars wide receiver Cade Sutherland (12) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

2020: @ Ohio State - Loss (17-52)

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2021: @ Illinois - Loss (22-30)

Aug 28, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

2022: vs. Northwestern (Dublin, Ireland) - Loss (28-31)

Aug. 27, 2022; Dublin, IRELAND; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Trey Palmer is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Xander Mueller in the Aer Lingus college football series at Aviva Stadium. Brendan Moran-USA TODAY Sports

2023: @ Minnesota - Loss (10-13)

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