Rutgers vs Nebraska Prediction College Football Picks 10/5/24

Nebraska (4-1) vs Rutgers (4-0)

Game Info: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 4:00 pm (Tom Osborne Field at Memorial Stadium)

Betting Odds: Nebraska -6.5 --- Over/Under: 44.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

In this article, we will formulate a Rutgers vs Nebraska prediction for this College Football Week 6 game on Saturday, September 5th, at Memorial Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Nebraska Cornhuskers pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Scarlet Knights' recent form and recent player performance

-The Cornhuskers' recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Rutgers

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Nebraska

-Recent betting trends in games played between Rutgers and Nebraska

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Scarlet Knights and Cornhuskers.

Can Rutgers Pass Another Test?

Rutgers sits with a 4-0 record and they were able to pass a test in the last game. Rutgers faced off against Washington and although it wasn’t the prettiest game, they were able to secure the 21-18 victory. Athan Kaliakamanis has been a perfect fit for the offense and he completed 14 of his 24 passes for 115 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Kyle Monaghan is the star of the show and he finished with 25 carries for 132 yards, and a touchdown.

Overall this season Rutgers is averaging 35 points while their defense is giving up 16.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 36th in the league while the defense is ranked 29th. In this game, the Rutgers defense is going to need to make a statement.

Why Rutgers Will Beat Nebraska

Rutgers has won each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Nebraska has lost each of its last three home games against conference opponents.
Nebraska has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six home games against conference opponents.
Rutgers has covered the spread in four of its last five October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.

Big Test for Nebraska

Nebraska sits with a 4-1 record overall and in the last game against Purdue they were tested. The Final score might have been 28-10, but at halftime, the final score was 0-0. Dylan Raiola completed 16 of his 26 passes for 244 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Jahhmal Banks is having a huge season and he finished with five catches for 82 yards and a touchdown.

In this game, the offense needs to get out to a faster start than they did in the last game. Nebraska on the season is averaging 30.8 points while their defense is giving up 12.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 61st in college football while the defense is ranked 9th.

Rutgers vs Nebraska Prediction

Rutgers knows to find success in this game they are going to need to make it ugly, and it’s exactly what they are going to do here. Rutgers's defense is giving up 16.3 points per game and their defense is going to step up again here. At halftime in the last game, Nebraska failed to score any points and their offense is going to really struggle to get going here. Back Rutgers against the spread.