The Nebraska Cornhuskers have a proud and prestigious history that includes five national championships from 1970 through 1997. However, the Huskers have hit hard times and have not been to a bowl game since 2016. This week, Nebraska hosts the Iowa Hawkeyes on Senior Day. Nebraska must win to halt a three-game losing streak and become bowl-eligible. Iowa is not a team that produces College Football odds excitement. It does produce nasty defense, strong kicking teams, and wins. Concurrently, the Hawkeyes are headed to the Big Ten Championship Game as West Division champions.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, November 24, 2023, 12 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Iowa | +1 -110 | 27½ -110 | – |  |
| Nebraska | -1 -110 | 27½ -110 | – | |
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Iowa Hawkeyes Team Overview
Last game, the Iowa Hawkeyes won 15-13 against the Illinois Fighting Illini as 3-point home favorites. The game went under the online wagering total of 33.5. Iowa has a record of 9-2 straight up, 5-5-1 against the spread, and 2-9 over/under the total. Iowa ranks 133rd for total offense, 130th for passing, 106th for rushing, and 124th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 7th overall, 10th against the pass, 20th against the rush, and 3rd for points allowed. Also, Iowa ranks 95th for fewest turnovers lost and 77th for takeaways.
Kaleb Johnson’s 30-yard touchdown run with 4:43 left lifted Iowa to a Big Ten victory over Illinois. As a result, Iowa clinched the West Division title Saturday afternoon at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. In sum, Quarterback Deacon Hill completed 19 of 29 passes for 167 yards and a touchdown. In comparison, Iowa’s defense forced a safety. It broke up 13 passes. Including four by cornerback Jermari Harris. The Hawkeyes are in their second Big Ten Championship Game appearance in three years.
Iowa played without junior cornerback Cooper DeJean, one of five finalists for the Nagurski Trophy that goes to the nation’s best defensive player. In turn, he underwent surgery after breaking his leg in Wednesday’s practice and is expected to miss the rest of the season.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Team Overview
Last game, the Nebraska Cornhuskers lost 24-17 in overtime against the Wisconsin Badgers as 7-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 36.5. Nebraska has a record of 5-6 straight up, 4-6-1 against the spread, and 5-6 over/under the total. Nebraska ranks 116th for total offense, 129th for passing, 28th for rushing, and 121st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 15th overall, 58th against the pass, 6th against the rush, and 19th for points allowed. Also, Nebraska ranks 132nd for fewest turnovers lost and 85th for takeaways.
Braelon Allen scored on a 3-yard run in overtime to give Wisconsin a 24-17 comeback victory over visiting Nebraska on Saturday night, as the Badgers snapped a three-game skid to become bowl-eligible. As a result, Nebraska needs to win its final game at home vs. Iowa to become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2016.
Chuba Purdy completed 15 of 23 passes for 169 yards and one touchdown and ran for 105 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. At the onset, Purdy accounted for touchdowns of 55 and 58 yards on the Cornhuskers’ first two series.
Iowa at Nebraska SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Iowa’s offense is a College Football odds liability. Nebraska has a defensive and motivational edge.
Iowa at Nebraska SBG Best Bet: Nebraska Cornhuskers.