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At 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-3) are at home against the Northwestern Wildcats (3-3).
The Wildcats are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +11.5) against the Cornhuskers (with an over/under of 41 points).
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Game Info for Nebraska vs. Northwestern
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | -11.5 | -110 | -110 | 41 | -110 | -110 | -449 | +341 |
Nebraska Pick Insights
- Nebraska has posted a 3-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 11.5-point favorites this season, Nebraska is 1-1 against the spread.
- Nebraska has hit the over in two of six games with a set total (33.3%).
Nebraska Stats & Insights
- On defense, Nebraska has been a top-25 unit, ranking 24th-best by surrendering only 323 yards per game. The offense ranks 102nd (342.3 yards per game).
- Nebraska has been a bottom-25 scoring offense this season, ranking 12th-worst with 19 points per contest. The defense ranks 43rd in the FBS (21 points allowed per game).
- Nebraska has been a bottom-25 pass offense this year, ranking sixth-worst with 141.8 passing yards per game. The Ddfensive unit is ranked 95th in the FBS (247.2 passing yards allowed per game).
- Nebraska has been thriving on both offense and defense in the running game, ranking 18th-best in rushing offense (200.5 rushing yards per game) and fourth-best in rushing defense (75.8 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Nebraska is averaging a 37.8% third-down percentage offensively this season (88th in the FBS), and is giving up a 40.4% third-down conversion rate (82nd) on the other side of the ball.
- With six forced turnovers (108th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (74th in the FBS), Nebraska’s -4 turnover margin is the 22nd-worst in college football.
Nebraska’s Best Players
- Heinrich Haarberg has been a dual threat for Nebraska so far this season. He has 631 passing yards, completing 52.1% of his passes and tossing four touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 352 yards (58.7 ypg) on 69 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Anthony Grant has been handed the ball 64 times this year and racked up 280 yards (46.7 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Billy Kemp IV has hauled in 20 catches for 219 yards (36.5 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone one time as a receiver.
- Marcus Washington has hauled in eight receptions totaling 176 yards so far this campaign.
- Thomas Fidone II has a total of 157 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 12 throws and scoring three touchdowns.
- Jimari Butler has collected 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording three TFL and 10 tackles.
- So far Isaac Gifford leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has collected 28 tackles, one TFL, and one interception this season.
Northwestern Betting Insights
- Northwestern has covered the spread twice in five opportunities this year.
- Northwestern has a 1-2 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 11.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Northwestern’s five games with a set total.
Northwestern Pick Insights
- Northwestern’s offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, posting 306.3 total yards per game, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 57th with 362 total yards allowed per contest.
- In terms of points scored Northwestern ranks 108th in the FBS (22 points per game), and it is 80th on defense (27.3 points allowed per contest).
- From an offensive angle, Northwestern is accumulating 203.3 passing yards per contest (98th-ranked). It ranks 26th in the FBS defensively (189.7 passing yards surrendered per game).
- In terms of rushing, this season has been difficult for Northwestern on both offense and defense, as it is posting just 103 rushing yards per contest (14th-worst) and surrendering 172.3 rushing yards per game (25th-worst).
- Northwestern is putting up a 45.6% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (31st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering a 40% third-down rate (78th-ranked) on defense.
- Northwestern sports a 0 turnover margin this season, which ranks 63rd in the FBS.
Northwestern’s Best Players
- Ben Bryant has thrown for 926 yards (154.3 yards per game) while completing 59% of his passes and tossing six touchdown passes with three interceptions this season.
- Cam Porter has rushed 74 times for 299 yards, with one touchdown.
- Brendan Sullivan has run for 96 yards across 31 carries, scoring two touchdowns.
- Bryce Kirtz has racked up 327 receiving yards on 24 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
- Cam Johnson has 26 receptions (on 44 targets) for a total of 312 yards (52 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Joseph Himon II’s 10 targets have resulted in eight grabs for 129 yards and one touchdown.
- Xander Mueller has 3.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has five TFL, 33 tackles, and one interception.
- Bryce Gallagher, Northwestern’s leading tackler, has 47 tackles, one TFL, and one interception this year.
- Joe DeHaan has a team-leading one interception to go along with one pass defended.
