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Wayne State (NE) at Nebraska Kearney

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Wayne State (NE) beat Nebraska Kearney 21–⁠20. It was their second meeting; the series is even at 1–⁠1.

AwayWayne State (NE)6–⁠1 in 2026
21
HomeNebraska Kearney1–⁠6 in 2026
20

Final at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field, KearneyTV: MIAA Digital Network, NCN

At kickoff
83°F, wind 9 mph from the southeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Global Historical Climatology Network hourly; Kearney Municipal Airport, 27 km from the stadium

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Wayne State (NE) 55% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Wayne State (NE)–Nebraska Kearney game

Tied 1–⁠1 in two meetings.

Recent meetings
2026Wayne State (NE) 21, Nebraska Kearney 20
2025Nebraska Kearney 28, Wayne State (NE) 21

Around this game

Wayne State (NE)

Nebraska Kearney