When Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule demoted offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield in favor of newly hired analyst Dana Holgorsen, it was an NCAA Football Betting shot across the bow. Rhule lived up to his vow that he would do anything to gain a bowl game this season. Since Holgorsen took over, the Big Red has been transformed and earned bowl eligibility after its win over the Wisconsin Badgers. Now comes the regular season finale on the road against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa is down to third string at quarterback but is finding ways to win.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, November 29, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA |
| TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Nebraska | +5 -105 | 39½ -110 | +175 |  |
| Iowa | -5 -115 | 39½ -110 | -205 | |
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Nebraska Cornhuskers Team Overview
Last game, the Nebraska Cornhuskers won 44-25 against the Wisconsin Badgers as 1-point home favorites. The game went over the offshore bookmaker total of 40.5. Nebraska has a record of 6-5 straight up, 6-4-1 against the spread, and 4-7 over/under the total. Nebraska ranks 94th for total offense, 62nd for passing, 98th for rushing, and 91st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 35th overall, 66th against the pass, 21st against the rush, and 27th for points allowed. Also, Nebraska ranks 62nd for fewest turnovers lost and 37th for takeaways.
Nebraska scored on the opening drive and extended that into a 24-10 lead at halftime. Next, the Huskers added ten more points in the third quarter to put the game out of reach. The Huskers tallied 473 yards of total offense. Including 293 through the air from Dylan Raiola. Also, Emmett Johnson led the ground attack with 113 yards. Dante Dowdell ran for 41 yards and three touchdowns.
Overall, Nebraska’s 473 yards of total offense were its most since gaining 507 yards in the season opener against UTEP. It marked the fourth time this season that Nebraska has topped 400 yards. The Huskers’ 180 rushing yards were their most since rushing for 223 in the season opener against UTEP.
Correlate that running back Emmett Johnson rushed 16 times for a career-high 113 yards. That topped his previous high of 84 yards against Maryland in 2023. Johnson’s 100-yard rushing game was the first by Nebraska this season. Also, Johnson is the first Nebraska running back to rush for 100 yards in a game since Anthony Grant had 135 rushing yards against Louisiana Tech. Additionally, Johnson also caught six passes for a career-high 85 yards in the game.
Freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola completed 28-of-38 passes for 293 yards and one touchdown. That marked his sixth 200-yard passing game of the season and his first in four games. Finally, it was his third game with at least 250 passing yards.
Iowa Hawkeyes Team Overview
Last game, the Iowa Hawkeyes won 29-13 against the Maryland Terrapins as 4.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 41. Iowa has a record of 7-4 straight up, 6-5 against the spread, and 9-2 over/under the total. Iowa ranks 101st for total offense, 129th for passing, 13th for rushing and 55th for scoring. Defensively they rank 17th overall, 39th against the pass, 26th against the rush, and 12th for points allowed. Also, Iowa ranks 32nd for fewest turnovers lost and 7th for takeaways.
Nebraska at Iowa SBG Free Picks
Nebraska will draw NCAA Football Betting consideration from bargain hunters wanting the enhanced away team price. To conclude, the Huskers look ready to take off.
Nebraska at Iowa SBG Best Bet: Nebraska Cornhuskers.