Indiana vs Nebraska head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 6, Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The Breakdown
#6 Indiana's 65 composite tops Nebraska's 59, driven by Josh Hoover's 4★, four-year edge at quarterback.
When Indiana has the ball: Nick Marsh and a 3.7★ receiver group attack Nebraska's 2.8★ secondary, the biggest edge on the board.
When Nebraska has the ball: Elijah Pritchett headlines a 5★-anchored 3.6★ O-line holding the edge on Indiana's 3.0★ D-line.
Swing factor: Both quarterbacks are portal arrivals: Josh Hoover's 4★ and four years outrank Anthony Colandrea's 3★, three seasons.
X-factor: Week 6 Saturday in Lincoln — Memorial Stadium's crowd is the equalizer Nebraska needs against a top-six visitor.