ESPN released their FPI rankings on Tuesday, and let’s just say they weren’t exactly favorable to Nebraska football. The program has a tough road ahead of them.
Before I get into the actual rankings, I’d like to just take a look at how their schedule ranks in terms of FPI. The oddsmakers are predicting a 65.1% chance of winning the opener against Purdue, scheduled for September 5 Nebraska is favored in their first four games, including by a wide margin against South Dakota State. ESPN’s FPI gives them a 90.5% chance to win that game.