- Match: Indiana Hoosiers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
- Broadcast: FOX
- Line/Point Spread: Cornhuskers (+7.5)
- Over/Under Total: 51.5
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The Indiana Hoosiers (5-0) are set to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-0) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Nebraska enters the contest as 7.5-point underdogs according to Las Vegas oddsmakers, with the betting total standing at 51.5 points.
The Hoosiers come into this game undefeated at 5-0 for the season. In their previous outing, the Hoosiers triumphed over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with a convincing score of 47-15. Overall, Indiana executed 68 plays resulting in 593 total yards. They dominated the rushing game with 39 carries for 329 yards, averaging an impressive 8.4 yards per attempt. On defense, they allowed just 59 rushing yards on 35 attempts, averaging 1.7 yards per carry against their defense. In the passing game, Indiana permitted 11 completions on 20 attempts for 195 yards, yielding a completion rate of 55.0%.
This season, the Hoosiers have amassed a total of 2,448 yards. In terms of scoring, they have recorded 17 touchdown passes and 11 rushing touchdowns, with only one turnover. Indiana has achieved 116 first downs while incurring 17 penalties for 138 yards. Offensively, they maintain an average of 252.6 rushing yards per game, ranking them 9th nationally. In scoring efficiency, the Hoosiers average 44.2 points per game.
Defensively, Indiana ranks 5th nationally, allowing just 10.8 points per game. They restrict opposing teams to 2.1 yards per rush and an average of 64.4 rushing yards per game. Thus far, they have conceded 322 rushing yards in five games. Regarding passing defense, the Hoosiers have allowed 867 yards, ranking them 45th nationally, with 173.4 passing yards allowed per game and a completion percentage of 63.4%. They permit a total of 237.8 yards per game, placing them 4th in Division 1. Indiana has given up three touchdowns each in the air and on the ground.
The Cornhuskers also hold a perfect 5-0 record this season. In their last matchup, they secured a 48-23 victory over the Maryland Terrapins. Nebraska’s defense allowed 25 rushing attempts for 141 yards (averaging 5.6 yards per carry). Through the air, the Cornhuskers’ pass defense recorded a completion rate of 52.3%, giving up 254 yards on 23 completions from 44 attempts. Nebraska finished the game with a total of 447 offensive yards from 75 plays (6.0 yards per play) and rushed for 209 yards on 36 carries, averaging 5.8 yards per attempt.
Point-scoring-wise, the Cornhuskers rank 10th in the nation with an average of 43.6 points per game. They also average 475.6 yards per game, positioning them 24th nationally. However, the Nebraska offense has incurred 367 penalty yards on 43 infractions, ranking them 14th in penalties. They have thrown two interceptions with no fumbles lost and achieved 128 first downs. So far this season, Nebraska has amassed 1,223 passing yards, averaging 244.6 yards per game, placing them 55th in Division 1, while their rushing game averages 231.0 yards per game, totaling 1,155 rushing yards this season.
Defensively, the Cornhuskers have allowed 14.2 points per game, placing them 15th in Division 1. They have given up 503 rushing yards (100.6 yards per game) and three rushing touchdowns this year. In the passing game, they have yielded four touchdowns and 165.2 yards per game, ranking them 23rd in Division 1. Nebraska’s defense has participated in 297 plays, ranking 48th in Division 1, while securing two fumbles and six interceptions throughout the season. Overall, they have allowed a total of 71 points this year.
Which team will cover the spread in this exciting Hoosiers/Cornhuskers matchup?
Recommendation: Bet on the Cornhuskers +7.5
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