The Bowling Green Falcons and the Nebraska Cornhuskers meet in week 2 college football action from Memorial Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Bowling Green Falcons vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction.
Bowling Green Falcons Recap
The Bowling Green Falcons come into this game looking to rebound from a 20-13 loss at the hands of Tarleton last time out to fall to 0-1 on the year. After this game, Bowling Green will head on the road for a game against Iowa State.
Falcons Looking To Rebound From Frustrating Opener
Jay Kastantin completed 24 of 30 passes for 262 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Austyn Dendy led the Falcons on the ground with 60 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Jeremiah Scoby caught 10 passes for 102 yards, while Eli Jacon-Duffy added 3 receptions for 46 yards. On defense, Dorian Pringle recorded a team-high 16 total tackles, and Kade Kostus recorded Bowling Green’s only sack.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Recap
The Nebraska Cornhuskers come into this game looking to add on to their 49-21 win over Ohio last time out to sit at 1-0 on the year. After this game, Nebraska will take on North Dakota at home.
Cornhuskers Looking To Build On First Win
Anthony Colandrea completed 18 of 32 passes for 275 yards and 3 touchdowns, while adding 23 rushing yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Jamal Rule led the Cornhuskers on the ground with 122 yards and 2 touchdowns on 15 carries, while Mekhi Nelson added 64 rushing yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Nelson also led the team in receiving yards with 65 and a touchdown on 2 catches, Jacory Barney Jr. had a team-high 5 receptions for 60 yards, and Kwazi Gilmer and Jamal Rule each caught a touchdown pass. On defense, Jamir Conn recorded a team-high 8 total tackles. Riley Van Poppel logged 1 sack, David Hoffken and Jahsear Whittington split a sack, and Rex Guthrie recorded Nebraska’s only interception, returning it 35 yards.
Bowling Green Falcons @ Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Trends: Week 2
Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win
- Nebraska has won each of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln).
- Bowling Green has lost 19 of its last 21 road games in September.
- Nebraska has covered the spread in each of its last six games against non-conference opponents at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln).
- Bowling Green has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games.
- Nebraska has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-conference opponents at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln).
- Nebraska has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln).
Why the Bowling Green Falcons will win
- The underdog has won six of Bowling Green’s last eight games.
- Nebraska has lost three of its last four games.
- Bowling Green has covered the spread in each of its last four road games against non-conference opponents.
- Nebraska has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite.
- The road team has won the first half in seven of Bowling Green’s last eight games.
- The underdog has won the first quarter in four of Nebraska’s last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Nebraska’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln) have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Bowling Green’s last seven September road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Jamal Rule ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Bowling Green Falcons Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Jay Kastantin has the most passing yards without a passing touchdown this season (262).
Matchup/League Facts
- Nebraska ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Nebraska ranks T1st among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (35.0).
- Bowling Green ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Bowling Green ranks T127th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (258.0).
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction
I’m on Nebraska here. This is a Bowling Green team that got run over by Tarleton and I think Nebraska pours it on early and often in this game. The Falcons just don’t have the horses to keep up in this game and I look for a 45-10 final here in favor of the Cornhuskers. Give me Nebraska in a rout.