The Nebraska Cornhuskers and Ohio State Buckeyes meet Saturday in week 9 college football action at Ohio Stadium. Here’s an Ohio State vs Nebraska Prediction. This article will include an Ohio State vs Nebraska Pick.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers beat Rutgers, lost to Indiana, and they play UCLA next. Nebraska has lost 5 of its last 7 road games. Dylan Raiola is completing 66.2 percent of his passes for 1,592 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Jahmal Banks and Isaiah Neyor have combined for 620 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Thomas Fidone II has 20 receptions.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers ground game is averaging 127.1 yards per contest, and Dante Dowdell leads the way with 350 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Nebraska is allowing 17.7 points and 304.3 yards per game. Isaac Gifford leads the Nebraska Cornhuskers with 40 tackles, James Williams has 4 sacks and Malcolm Hartzog Jr. has 3 interceptions.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat Iowa, lost to Oregon, and they play Penn State next. The Ohio State Buckeyes haven’t lost a home game since November 2022. Will Howard is completing 73.3 percent of his passes for 1,574 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka have combined for 1,079 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, while Carnell Tate has 15 receptions.
The Ohio State Buckeyes ground game is averaging 208.7 yards per contest, and Quinshon Judkins leads the way with 491 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Ohio State is allowing 11 points and 251.3 yards per game. Sonny Styles leads the Ohio State Buckeyes with 39 tackles, JT Tuimoloau has 3 sacks and Denzel Burke has 2 interceptions.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won each of its last 52 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Nebraska has lost each of its last 26 games against AP-ranked teams.
- Nebraska has failed to cover the spread in each of its last nine games against AP-ranked teams.
- Ohio State has covered the spread in seven of its last eight home games against conference opponents.
- Ohio State has won the first quarter in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Ohio State has won the first half in 21 of its last 22 games against conference opponents at Ohio Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Ohio State’s last five home games against conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Nebraska’s last four games as an underdog against Ohio State has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (15.2).
- Ohio State ranks 1st among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (76).
- Nebraska ranks 7th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (3.4).
- Nebraska ranks 7th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (6.9).
Ohio State vs Nebraska Prediction
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have really fallen off since their monster win over Colorado, and getting their boots smoked by Indiana last week isn’t encouraging. Nebraska just doesn’t have the offensive horses to keep up with Ohio State. This is a potential look-ahead spot for OSU with Penn State on deck, but the Buckeyes are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games as a double-digit favorite. Assuming the Buckeyes don’t get caught looking ahead, this should be another blowout Big Ten victory. I’ll lay the big number with OSU at home.