Nebraska vs Northwestern Prediction Football Picks Today 10/25/25

In this article we will formulate a Nebraska vs Northwestern prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 25th at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 9 matchup. 

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 5-2 (2-2) this season after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 24-6 in their last game. Nebraska trailed 7-6 at halftime and they were shutout 17-0 in the second half for the disappointing loss. The Cornhuskers were out gained by a total of 339-213, went 3-11 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Dylan Raiola went 17-25 for 177 yards, while Emmett Johnson rushed 14 times for 63 yards. Luke Lindenmeyer led the receivers with four catches for 52 yards in the loss. The Nebraska defense recorded one sack and three tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Nebraska defeated Maryland by a score of 34-31 and Michigan State by a score of 38-27. The Cornhuskers have won two of their last three games and they are currently tied for 10th in the Big Ten standings. Nebraska has scored 36.0 points per game with 291.1 passing yards and 125.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 19.4 points against per game this season. Dylan Raiola has thrown for 1,768 yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Emmett Johnson has rushed 119 times for 713 yards and seven scores this season. 

Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats 5-2 (3-1) this year after they defeated Purdue by a score of 19-0 in their last game. Northwestern led 13-0 at halftime and scored the only points in the second half for the shutout win. The Wildcats out gained Purdue by a total of 364-305, went 7-16 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-2 in the game. Preston Stone went 11-26 for 132 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Joseph Himon II rushed 22 times for 87 yards. Griffin Wilde led the receivers with four catches for 47 yards and one score in the win. The NW defense recorded two sacks and five tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Northwestern defeated Penn State by a score of 22-21 and UL Monroe by a score of 42-7. The Wildcats have won four games in a row and they are currently tied for third in the Big Ten standings. Northwestern has scored 22.7 points per game with 174.3 passing yards and 190.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 15.1 points against per game this season. Preston Stone has thrown for 1,213 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Griffin Wilde has 36 receptions for 516 yards and four scores this year. 

Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win

• Northwestern has won each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Nebraska has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six October games as a favorite.
• Northwestern has covered the spread in five of its last six games.
• Northwestern has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Nebraska’s last six games at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln) have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of Northwestern’s last four games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Nebraska ranks 1st among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (123.0).
• Three of Nebraska’s seven games this season have been decided by a margin of three points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
• Northwestern has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
• Northwestern ranks 5th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (33:54).

Nebraska vs Northwestern Prediction 

Northwestern comes into this matchup with one of the better records in the Big Ten to start this season, so this is a huge game for them to keep it going. The Wildcats have won four games in a row, including their last road game against Penn State. Nebraska is coming off of a bad offensive game against Minnesota, but they have scored at least 27 points in four of their last five games. The Cornhuskers continue to get inconsistent play from Raiola, even in their wins, so I think Northwestern and their defense has a shot to keep this game close. Take Northwestern and the points here. 

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