Nebraska football moved up in the latest USA TODAY Sports 1-138 re-rank despite being on its bye week. The Huskers are now No. 31, up one spot.

The Huskers managed to move up in the rankings after taking a hit with the loss to Oregon. Chaos unfolded again this past weekend, resulting in major shake-ups across the nation. Multiple teams fell and others took major leaps, giving Nebraska a slight climb.

The Huskers stand at 5-2 for the third consecutive year and now enter the final stretch of the season. Nebraska has struggled in the latter halves of the season over the last decade. Now, the Huskers take on Washington, Illinois, Rutgers, Ohio State and Iowa to close out this year's regular season.

Washington slipped a spot in its bye week, now at No. 57. The Huskies are 4-3, with losses to Minnesota, USC, and Iowa. Ohio State remains No. 1 following its bye week and holds a 6-1 record. Iowa took a major hit after its loss to Minnesota, dropping from No. 12 to No. 23.

Illinois climbed three spots after pulling off a win over Oregon, now ranked No. 69. Rutgers moved up two spots despite a tough road loss to Northwestern. The Scarlet Knights are now No. 104.

Nebraska takes on Washington on Saturday night for a Halloween showdown. The Huskers' blackout game with the Huskies is set for 7 p.m. CT on the Big Ten Network.

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