In this article we will formulate a Nebraska vs Michigan prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 20th at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 4 matchup.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 3-0 (0-0) this year after they defeated Houston Christian by a score of 59-7 last week. Nebraska led 17-0 after the first quarter and 38-0 at halftime, but they did allow a touchdown in the third quarter to lose the shutout. The Cornhuskers out gained Houston Christian by a total of 554-160, went 5-9 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 2-0 in the game. Dylan Raiola went 15-21 for 222 yards and two touchdowns, while Kwinten Ives rushed 12 times for 85 yards and one score. Dane Key led the receivers with four catches for 104 yards and one touchdown in the win. The Nebraska defense recorded three sacks and eight tackles for loss in the game.
Nebraska started the season with a 20-17 win over Cincinnati in week one and a 68-0 win over Akron in week two. The Cornhuskers are averaging 49.0 points per game with 366.3 passing yards and 178.7 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 8.0 points against per game this season. Dylan Raiola has completed 76.6% of his passes for 829 yards and eight touchdowns, while Dane Key has caught 13 passes for 190 yards and three scores. Emmett Johnson has led the Nebraska ground game with 52 carries for 326 yards and four touchdowns this year.
Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview
The Michigan Wolverines are 2-1 (0-0) this season after they defeated Central Michigan by a score of 63-3 in their last game. Michigan led 14-0 after the first quarter and 35-3 at halftime, before dominating the second half for the blowout win. The Wolverines out gained CMU by a total of 625-142, went 8-11 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 2-1 in the game. Bryce Underwood went 16-25 for 235 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while also rushing for 114 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. Justice Haynes carried the ball 14 times for 104 yards and one touchdown, while Semaj Morgan caught four passes for 69 yards and one score in the game. The Michigan defense recorded three sacks and six tackles for loss in the victory.
Michigan started the season with a 34-17 win over New Mexico, but they lost their second game against Oklahoma by a score of 24-13. The Wolverines are averaging 38.7 points per game with 209.3 passing yards and 242.7 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 14.7 points against per game this season. Bryce Underwood has completed 57.5% of his passes for 628 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Donaven McCulley has caught 10 passes for 158 yards. Justice Haynes is the leading rusher with 388 yards and five scores on 49 carries this season.
Why Nebraska will beat Michigan
- Nebraska has won each of its last four games.
- Michigan has lost four of its last five road games.
- Nebraska has covered the spread in five of its last six games in September.
- Michigan has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five road games in September.
- Michigan has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against conference opponents.
Why Michigan will beat Nebraska
- Michigan has won each of its last 31 September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Nebraska has lost each of its last 27 games against AP-ranked teams.
- The team ranked 21st in the AP Poll has covered the spread in each of its last six games.
- Nebraska has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six home games against AP-ranked teams.
- Michigan has won the first half in 31 of its last 39 games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Michigan’s last six games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Nebraska’s last four games at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln) have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Nebraska ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Nebraska ranks 1st among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (66.0).
- Michigan ranks T6th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (5).
- Michigan ranks T9th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (1.0).
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Nebraska vs Michigan Prediction
Nebraska comes into this contest with a perfect record and they will be at home, as they try to get a huge win to start conference play. The Cornhuskers beat Cincinnati in their first game, but their last two games were against bad teams. Michigan beat up on Central Michigan in their last game, but they faced a tough Oklahoma team on the road in week two. I do think playing at Oklahoma will help Michigan prepare for this game, but I like both defenses to control the game. Take the under here.