Washington vs Nebraska head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 9, Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The Breakdown
Washington 62, Nebraska 59 — thin edge, driven by Demond Williams Jr's 4★ arm over Anthony Colandrea's 3★.
When Washington has the ball: The 3.3★ receiving corps holds a half-star edge on Nebraska's 2.8★ secondary; O-line versus D-line even.
When Nebraska has the ball: The 3.6★ O-line averages 3.4 years against Washington's 3.3★, 2.5-year D-line — slight blocking edge.
Swing factor: Just 14% of Washington's starters are portal adds; 5★ Williams Nwaneri tests 5★ rookie Kodi Greene.
X-factor: Halloween Saturday in Lincoln: Week 9 road trip for #19 Washington into a loud Memorial Stadium.