Prediction, Game Preview, and Odds for Nebraska vs. Rutgers

It would have been 5-0 if Nebraska had not lost in overtime to Illinois. Now that they have made it 5-0, it is time for a really big win… or else.

Husker fans are worried, but you can understand why—they have been hurt before. Next up is a trip to Indiana and a date at Ohio State. Also, they have away games coming up against USC and Iowa and need two more wins to go bowling…

Everything will be okay. It is possible to win at home against UCLA and Wisconsin, but beating the Scarlet Knights would make everyone feel better.

Now that Greg Schiano is in charge, Rutgers is doing what it should be doing and winning close games. They have wins over Virginia Tech and Washington.

Three of the next four games are at home, so if they win this one, they could go 7-0 before going to USC. The next two games are against Washington and UCLA.

Nebraska vs Rutgers Preview

Nebraska vs Rutgers How to Watch
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2024
Game Time: 4:00 pm ET
Venue: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
How to Watch: FS1
Rutgers (4-0), Nebraska (3-1)

Why Rutgers Will Win

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At the moment, Rutgers is not very pretty and does not do anything simple, but it does almost everything right.

It is one of the best teams in the country when it comes to fewest fouls. The running game keeps going strong, and the offense has only turned the ball over twice so far. They also have the most time in control of any team in the Big Ten and the eighth most in the country.

The numbers show that Nebraska’s defense is good at stopping the run, but they have not played anyone who really hits hard. But…

Why Nebraska Will Win

To stop Rutgers on third downs, the Huskers need to step up their pass rush.

With their strong pass rush, the defense is great at getting into the backfield, which should stop the Scarlet Knights’ weak passing game. He and the Huskers’ midrange passing game need to step up.

Nebraska is used to being in charge of the time and the beat. It could make Rutgers’ big edge useless.

Nebraska vs Rutgers: Who Will Win

Rutgers is about to hit hard.

The Huskers’ run defense gave up 166 yards, which was the most all season, in their loss to Illinois, the only game they played against a team that could sort of run. Rutgers is getting 5.4 yards per carry.

There will always be a part of the game that thinks Nebraska could have won, but they will never be able to.