Following a 5-1 start, head coach Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers needed only one more win for a bowl game. But just as they did in the final four games of last year, Nebraska struggled to take advantage. Last week, in a road game against the USC Trojans, the Big Red fell short again. Now, the Huskers must win one of their final two games to avoid College Football odds catastrophe. This week, Nebraska plays in its Senior Day home finale against the Wisconsin Badgers.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 23, 2024, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE |
| TV Coverage: | BTN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Wisconsin | +2½ -110 | 42½ -110 | +106 |  |
| Nebraska | -2½ -110 | 42½ -110 | -126 | |
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Wisconsin Badgers Team Overview
Last game, the Wisconsin Badgers lost 16-13 against the Oregon Ducks as 13.5-point home dogs. The game went under the sportsbook total of 49. Wisconsin has a record of 5-5 straight up, 4-6 against the spread, and 5-5 over/under the total. Wisconsin ranks 91st for total offense, 102nd for passing, 57th for rushing and 98th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 33rd overall, 8th against the pass, 87th against the rush, and 34th for points allowed. Also, Wisconsin ranks 100th for fewest turnovers lost and 124th for takeaways.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Team Overview
Last game, the Nebraska Cornhuskers lost 28-20 against the USC Trojans as 6.5-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 51. Nebraska has a record of 5-5 straight up, 5-4-1 against the spread, and 3-7 over/under the total. Nebraska ranks 99th for total offense, 71st for passing, 97th for rushing and 101st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 28th overall, 56th against the pass, 20th against the rush, and 26th for points allowed. Also, Nebraska ranks 63rd for fewest turnovers lost and 35th for takeaways.
Nebraska has never beaten USC, falling to 0-5-1 all-time. Also, the Huskers have fallen to 0-9 since 2016 in games that would have clinched bowl eligibility.
The Huskers struck first on what would turn out to be one of a couple of big plays from Ceyair Wright. The former USC defensive back took a first-quarter interception to the house. Additionally, he would block a field goal in the second half.
However, USC’s offense got rolling after that interception. After starting 2-for-7, new starting quarterback Jayden Maiava completed his next nine passes for 100 yards and two touchdowns.
Nebraska answered with a nine-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. Namely, Emmett Johnson caught a Dylan Raiola pass, outran his defender to the edge, and took the ball upfield for the score.
Subsequently, neither team was very productive over the rest of the second quarter. USC punted the ball three times. While Nebraska threw an interception, punted once, and ran out the clock into the half.
Finally, Raiola drove the Big Red to the USC 14. Before the final play of the game could commence, most of the offensive line committed a false start. And then, with five seconds left, Raiola threw an interception in the end zone.
Wisconsin at Nebraska SBG Free Picks
Last week, Wisconsin suffered a painful home loss to Oregon and the firing of offensive coordinator Phil Longo. Neither side will have large College Football odds contingent on gamblers backing it compared to the other. Nebraska has the motivational advantage here.
Wisconsin at Nebraska SBG Best Bet: Nebraska Cornhuskers.