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Nebraska is attempting to finalize this week a 12th regular season game that will replace the Sept. 1 contest against Akron canceled by thunderstorms.

NU is looking an at FCS opponent for the Oct. 27 bye week, multiple Nebraska officials confirmed.

“Nothing finalized,” Athletic Director Bill Moos said in a text.

The Huskers are also looking for the NCAA to approve a waiver that allows a FCS team to play a 12th regular season game; generally, FCS programs play 11 regular season games before advancing to a playoff system.

On the Big Ten teleconference, NU coach Scott Frost said the Huskers are likely to play 12 games in a row. Last week, Frost stated his preference for playing Oct. 27 vs. Dec. 1 because Nebraska intends to qualify for the Big Ten championship, which is played on Dec. 1.

Multiple FCS teams have bye dates that week, including Tennessee State, which had its game last weekend against Hampton canceled because of Hurricane Florence. Elon had a game cancelled against William & Mary, as well.