Nebraska vs. Boise State Might be Compelling in Football, but the Huskers Can Expect a Challenging Basketball Game
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Nebraska (ranked 25th) and Boise State, both 3-0, face off Sunday at noon CT in Sioux Falls, S.D., with Nebraska's strong defense set to challenge Boise State's high-powered offense that leads the nation in scoring.
- Boise State, now a Pac-12 member, has scored 100+ points in all three games this season and leads the conference in multiple statistical categories, while Nebraska averages 89 points per game and boasts a stout defense allowing just 60.7 points per game.
- Key players include Boise State's leading scorer Aginaldo Neto (20 PPG) and Nebraska's top scorer Pryce Sandfort (22.3 PPG), who also leads the team in rebounds and shooting efficiency.
- Nebraska previously defeated Boise State 79-69 in a 2025 tournament semifinal and is currently ranked 16th in ESPN's College Basketball Power Index, compared to Boise State's 66th.
- Nebraska continues its week with a Wednesday home game against South Dakota, a much lower-ranked team (305th in ESPN's power rankings) with a 1-4 record, where Nebraska is heavily favored to win.
