- Matchup: Ohio Bobcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
- Broadcast: FS1
- Betting Odds: Cornhuskers favored by 24.5 points
- Total Score Over/Under: 47.5
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-6 in the previous year) are set to take on the Ohio Bobcats (9-4 last season) at Memorial Stadium this Saturday, September 5, 2026. The Cornhuskers enter the game as 24.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 47.5.
Last season, the Ohio Bobcats finished with a solid 9-4 record. In their most recent game, they emerged victorious against the UNLV Rebels with a score of 17-10. Defensively, the Bobcats managed to limit their opponents to 97 rushing yards over 29 attempts, averaging 3.3 yards per carry. Through the air, Ohio allowed 19 completions on 30 attempts for a total of 184 yards, resulting in a 63.3% completion rate. The Bobcats executed 58 plays and amassed a total of 350 yards, with a rushing performance that saw them carry the ball 43 times for 207 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per carry.
In terms of offensive output, the Ohio Bobcats held an average of 27.8 points per game. Their rushing attack ranked 9th nationally, with an average of 227.4 rushing yards per game. Overall, Ohio compiled 5,350 total yards for the season, including 14 passing and 33 rushing touchdowns. They achieved 281 first downs and incurred 81 penalties for a total of 628 yards, while turning the ball over 20 times.
Defensively, Ohio ranked 42nd in Division 1 concerning opponents’ scoring, allowing 21.9 points per game. Opposing teams averaged 4.4 yards per carry and 144.0 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,872 rushing yards in 13 games. Through the air, the Bobcats surrendered 2,705 yards, which ranked them 59th in D-1, allowing an average of 208.1 passing yards per game with a completion rate of 64.3%. Altogether, they conceded 352.1 yards per game, placing them 51st in D-1, and allowed 20 passing and 16 rushing touchdowns.
The Cornhuskers concluded last season with a 7-6 record. Their most recent outing was a defeat against the Utah Utes, ending with a score of 44-22. In that game, Nebraska accumulated a total of 343 yards over 65 plays, averaging 5.3 yards per play. The Cornhuskers gained 161 yards on 37 rushing attempts, averaging 4.4 yards per carry. Defensively, they allowed 225 rushing yards on 45 attempts for an average of 5.0 yards per rush, while their pass defense allowed a completion rate of 61.3%, giving up 310 passing yards on 19 completions out of 31 attempts.
On the scoring front, the Cornhuskers averaged 28.7 points per game, placing them 59th nationally. Nebraska’s offense totaled 370.5 yards per game, sitting at 82nd in the country. They accrued 566 yards through penalties across 60 infractions, ranking them 120th in Division 1 for self-inflicted errors. Over the course of the previous season, they registered 2,920 passing yards with an average of 224.6 passing yards per game, good for 68th in D-1, while also totaling 145.9 rushing yards per game for a season total of 1,897 yards.
Defensively, the Cornhuskers surrendered 24.6 points per game, ranking 67th in Division 1. They allowed a total of 2,280 rushing yards (averaging 175.4 yards per game) and 30 rushing touchdowns. Through the air, they permitted 9 touchdowns and averaged 154.1 passing yards allowed per game, ranking 3rd in Division 1. Nebraska’s defense participated in 787 plays throughout the season, placing them 20th nationally, while tallying 7 fumbles and 7 interceptions.
Who do you think will come out on top in this exciting matchup between the Bobcats and the Cornhuskers?
Expert Prediction: Bet on the Cornhuskers -24.5
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