If Matt Rhule and the Cornhuskers are going to have a true breakthrough season in 2025 it doesn't need to include a win over the Hawkeyes necessarily, but it would definitely help the vibes to finish the regular season by snapping this recent run of struggles.

The only NFC team to clinch a playoff spot ahead of Week 16 will face off against a division rival with the hopes of retaining the No. 1 seed in the conference during tonight’s Thursday Night Football matchup.