Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. #16 Indiana Hoosiers Prediction and Odds | College Football Week 8
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The 16th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) host the Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-1, 2-1) this Saturday afternoon in a Big Ten Conference matchup. Indiana is coming off their off week and most recently beat the Northwestern Wildcats on the road by a score of 41-24 in Week 6. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke completed 25 of 33 passes for 380 yards and 3 touchdowns. Running back Justice Ellison carried the ball 14 times for 68 yards and a touchdown.
Nebraska is also coming off their off week and their most recent game was a home win against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights by a score of 14-7 in Week 6. Quarterback Dylan Raiola completed 13 of 27 passes for 134 yards and an interception. Running back Dante Dowdell carried the ball 14 times for 57 yards and a touchdown.
Will Nebraska pull the big-time upset, or will the Hoosiers continue their magical season?
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Indiana Hoosiers Match Details
Fixture: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Indiana Hoosiers
Date and Time: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at Noon ET
Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana
Key Stats
Nebraska Cornhuskers
The Cornhuskers enter the game 5-1, averaging 28.00 points per game this season. Dante Dowdell leads the team in rushing, averaging 55.67 yards per game with 5 touchdowns. Quarterback Dylan Raiola is averaging 226.33 passing yards per game and is completing 66.90% of his passes. So far this season, Raiola has thrown 9 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.
Wide receiver Isaiah Neyor averages 48.5 receiving yards per game and has 4 touchdowns, while Jahmal Banks is averaging 47.17 receiving yards per game, and has 2 receiving touchdowns. From a defensive standpoint, Nebraska has 7 interceptions and 20 sacks. They are allowing 11.33 points per game
Indiana Hoosiers
The Indiana Hoosiers enter the game 6-0, averaging 47.50 points per game this season. Justice Ellison leads the team in rushing, averaging 68.17 yards per game with 6 touchdowns. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke is averaging 292.0 passing yards per game and is completing 73.80% of his passes. So far this season, he has thrown 14 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.
Wide receiver Elijah Sarratt averages 85.5 receiving yards per game and has scored 2 touchdowns, while wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr is averaging 62.5 receiving yards per game and has 3 touchdowns. From a defensive standpoint, Indiana has 4 interceptions and 19 sacks. They are allowing 14.83 points per game.
Prediction
As good as Indiana has been this season, it is also fair to say that they have yet to be challenged. Still, the Hoosiers are nearly a touchdown favorite in this matchup, which looks to be too many points as they are facing a Nebraska team that has also looked good this season.
Nebraska's defense looks to be the X-factor in this matchup, as they are seventh in the country in terms of points allowed per game. Because of this, we are expecting a close game on Saturday and will be backing the Cornhuskers to cover the spread.
Final Pick
Nebraska Cornhuskers +6.5 (-108)
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