Getty Nebraska head coach Scott Frost needs to see improvement on both sides of the ball at the annual spring game.
Nebraska’s chances of putting on the traditional Red-White Spring Game on Saturday could depend on injuries. Head coach Scott Frost is missing some players, but he’s still anxious to use the spring format to continue to iron out the issues facing a team that finished 3-9 overall, including 1-8 in the conference, last season.
The game (1:05 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on Big Ten Network. But if you don’t have cable, here are some different ways you can watch a live stream of the Nebraska spring game online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of Big Ten Network, the BTN alternates (an overflow channel for when multiple games on BTN overlap) and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the Nebraska spring game live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
You can also watch live via FoxSports.com or the Fox Sports app. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but if you don’t have that, you can use your FuboTV credentials to log in and watch.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of Big Ten Network and 50-plus other live TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Blue + Sports Extra” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with Big Ten Network, and you can get $10 off your first month:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch the Nebraska spring game live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
You can also watch live via FoxSports.com or the Fox Sports app. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but if you don’t have that, you can use your Sling credentials to log in and watch.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of Big Ten Network and 90+ other TV channels on Vidgo. It doesn’t come with a free trial, but it’s a good option if you plan on keeping a streaming service long-term:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch the Nebraska spring game live on the Vidgo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Vidgo website.
You can also watch live via FoxSports.com or the Fox Sports app. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but if you don’t have that, you can use your Vidgo credentials to log in and watch.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of Big Ten Network and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes both ESPN+ and Disney+ as part of their special bundle:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch the Nebraska spring game live on the Hulu app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Hulu website.
You can also watch live via FoxSports.com or the Fox Sports app. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but if you don’t have that, you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
Nebraska Football Spring Game 2022 Preview
One of the Cornhuskers’ biggest issues from last season was a defense that gave up 30 or more points on four separate occasions. One way of putting the unit under the microscope this spring would be to make the intra-squad game offense vs. defense, something last used in 2014, according to Sports Illustrated’s Joe Hudson.
Yet, Hudson also noted how Frost would “prefer the traditional full two-team format of Reds vs. Whites, but that might not be doable because of injuries.” The list of the missing includes tight ends Travis Vokolek and Thomas Fidone II, wide receiver Chris Hickman, along with inside linebacker Luke Reimer and offensive linemen Turner Corcoran and Teddy Prochazka, per Brian Christopherson of 247 Sports.
Reimer was the leading tackler last season, getting in on 108 stops. He was one of the few players defensive coordinator Erik Chinander could trust.
While there are also players missing on offense, there will be enough new faces to keep fans intrigued at the Memorial Stadium. Among them, cornerback Tommi Hill is one to watch after he transferred from Arizona State back in December.
Hill’s confidence has already impressed people, including Evan Bland of The Omaha World-Herald:
#Huskers cornerback Tommi Hill carries himself with obvious swag. He said he welcomes taking on the best receiver one on one. Lately he and Trey Palmer have been battling.
Is Palmer the fastest guy on the team? Hill: “Nah. I am.”
There’s even more change on offense, where Casey Thompson is expected to take the reins at quarterback. A transfer from Texas, Thompson needs to prove he’s a fit for the schemes of new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple, who helped turn Kenny Pickett into a star for Pittsburgh last season.
Thompson threw 24 touchdowns, compared with just nine interceptions, in 2021. His arm talent makes him an upgrade over Nebraska’s 2021 starter, Adrian Martinez.
Even with Martinez under center, the Cornhuskers’ offense still managed to score 335 points, the second most in the Big Ten West. Thompson’s presence should only add to the potency of the unit.
Whipple already declared Thompson his No. 1 QB, despite the presence of fellow transfer, former Florida State signal-caller Chubba Purdy, per Eric Olson of the Associated Press.
How much each passer makes of their reps should be the central focus of this spring game, regardless of its format.