The 2004 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season.

The team was coached by Bill Callahan and played their home games in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Nebraska finished tied for 3rd place in the Big 12 North Division and tied for 7th conference-wide, with a final record of 5-6 (3-5), its first losing season since 1961.

Head Coach Bill Callahan's overall career record was established at 5-6 (.455) and 3-5 (.375) in conference.

[3] The following Nebraska players who participated in the 2004 season later moved on to the next level and joined a professional or semi-pro team as draftees or free agents.