Following their victory over Illinois, will Nebraska also come through on Saturday in Lincoln? Or will Northwestern cover as a 10-point underdog? Keep reading for our Northwestern vs. Nebraska prediction.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
407 Northwestern Wildcats (+10.5) at 408 Nebraska Cornhuskers (-10.5); o/u 39.5
3:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 21st, 2023
Memorial Stadium
TV: Big Ten Network
Northwestern vs. Nebraska Public Betting Information
As of this writing, the public is favoring the Cornhuskers in this game. Our CFB Public Betting page shows that 53% of public bets are on Nebraska -10.5. Note that these numbers are subject to change..
Northwestern Wildcats Game Notes
Brendan Sullivan did a solid job in his first start against Howard last week, passing for 131 yards with a rushing score. He also tossed a pair of touchdowns. The junior quarterback was thrust into the lineup after Ben Bryant picked up an injury against Penn State. Although Nebraska will be a much stiffer test than Howard, he does bring nine games of experience with him into Lincoln.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Game Notes
Heinrich Haarberg’s dual threat ability got the job done versus Illinois, as he passed for 154 yards. He also rushed for 82 more and a score in the 13-point win. The Kearney native has brought life to the position in Lincoln, as he’s 3-1 since taking over the QB1 role, and he’ll look to get the Cornhuskers above .500 for the first this season on Saturday. Haarberg has thrown for 631 yards, with four touchdowns to two interceptions, and he’s rushed for 352 yards and three more scores through five games.
Northwestern vs. Nebraska Betting Trends
Northwestern is 2-4 against the spread with an 2-4 o/u record
Nebraska is 3-3 ATS, with an 2-4 over/under record
Northwestern vs. Nebraska Betting Prediction
Nebraska went out and picked up their first signature win under Matt Rhule, and I believe that momentum will carry into this contest. The Cornhuskers have found a serviceable solution at the quarterback position in Heinrich Haarberg, and he should be able to thrive against a vulnerable Northwestern defense. The Blackshirts have also held their own on the defensive end, and after holding Illinois to seven points, they should fare well here with the Wildcats. Let’s trust Nebraska here at home for this Big Ten battle, and give the Over a look, as each of the Huskers three games in Lincoln have surpassed this number.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 8 PREDICTION: NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS -10.5