The Cornhuskers are off to 13-0 start that is the best in program history (topping a 10-0 streak to begin the 1977-78 season), and Nebraska's ranking is its highest since March 11, 1991 when the program was 11th in AP's final regular-season poll. The Cornhuskers opened conference play with wins over Wisconsin and Illinois last month.

In the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff, the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) will meet the Miami Hurricanes (11-2) in the Cotton Bowl, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET in Arlington, Texas.

The 2nd-ranked Buckeyes begin their pursuit of a second straight national title after a first-round bye, taking the field for the first time since falling to No. 1 Indiana (13-10) in the Big Ten Champ...