- Matchup: Washington Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
- Broadcast: BTN
- Betting Odds: Cornhuskers favored by 9.5 points
- Total Points/Over-Under: 49.5
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-2) are set to host the Washington Huskies (4-3) at Memorial Stadium on October 31, 2026. Oddsmakers have established Nebraska as 9.5-point favorites, with an over/under line of 49.5 points.
The Washington Huskies arrive with a 4-3 record after securing a victory against the Purdue Boilermakers, ending the game at 38-26. Defensively, the Huskies allowed 98 rushing yards on 27 attempts, averaging 3.6 yards per carry. In the air, they permitted the Boilermakers to complete 21 passes out of 41 attempts for a total of 273 yards, resulting in a completion rate of 51.2%. Overall, Washington executed 61 plays, tallying 488 yards. The Huskies’ ground attack resulted in 186 rushing yards off 34 carries, yielding an impressive average of 5.5 yards per attempt.
On offense, the Washington Huskies are averaging 27.9 points per game and generating 104.0 rushing yards, ranking them 130th nationally. Throughout the season, they have amassed a total of 2,707 yards. In terms of scoring, they’ve achieved 16 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns. The Huskies have recorded 141 first downs while incurring 54 penalties for 472 yards, resulting in 9 turnovers.
Defensively, the Huskies have allowed 1,435 passing yards, ranking them 46th in Division 1. They average giving up 205.0 yards per game through the air, with a completion percentage allowed of 60.9%. Overall, their defense surrenders 336.1 yards per game, putting them 51st nationally. They have conceded 10 touchdown passes and 7 rushing touchdowns. Opponents average 131.1 rushing yards per game against them, with a per-carry average of 3.8 yards. In total, the Huskies have allowed 918 rushing yards over 7 games, placing them 57th in Division 1 in terms of total defense, yielding 22.7 points per game.
The Cornhuskers enter this matchup with a record of 5-2. In their latest game against the Oregon Ducks, Nebraska suffered a narrow defeat, finishing 17-14. The Cornhuskers permitted Oregon 38 rushing attempts for 129 yards, averaging 3.4 yards per carry. In the passing department, they allowed a 52.6% completion rate, yielding 113 yards on 20 completions out of 38 attempts. Overall, Nebraska collected 242 yards from 67 offensive plays, averaging 3.6 yards per play, while their rushing game managed only 2.4 yards per carry, totaling 78 yards on 33 attempts.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are generating an average of 430.3 total yards per game, positioning them 36th in the nation. Their offense has accrued 481 penalty yards on 56 infractions, ranking 27th for mistakes. They average 194.4 rushing yards per game, accumulating a total of 1,361 yards this season. They have thrown 4 interceptions, with no fumbles lost. To date, Nebraska has recorded 167 first downs while ranking 30th nationally in scoring, averaging 35.6 points per game. Their passing game totals 1,651 yards for the season, averaging 235.9 yards per contest, which is 62nd in college football.
This season, Nebraska’s defense has allowed 697 rushing yards (99.6 per game) and has given up 3 rushing touchdowns. They’ve also allowed 7 touchdowns through the air, with an average of 171.7 passing yards per game, ranking 17th nationally. Overall, they’ve allowed 108 total points so far, with 3 fumbles and 7 interceptions. Nebraska’s defense has been on the field for 417 plays, ranking them 9th in college football, and they’re currently allowing 15.4 points per game, which places them 14th in Division 1.
Will the Huskies cover the spread against the Cornhuskers tonight?
Prediction: Bet on the Huskies +9.5
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