| MATCHUP | Bowling Green Falcons | Nebraska Cornhuskers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Spread | +30.5 -110 | -30.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +1800 | -5000 |
| Total | Over 50.5 (-112) | Under 50.5 (-108) |
| Where | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE), Lincoln, NE | |
| When | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | FS1 | |
Nebraska Cornhuskers Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off a 49-21 home victory over Ohio, where they outgained their opponents 523-303 yards and had 70 total plays. Nebraska had 275 passing yards, 248 rushing yards, and 18/32 completed passes. They won the turnover battle by 0-1 and were 9/14 on third down conversions.
Anthony Colandrea led Nebraska with 18/32 passes, 275 passing yards, and 3 touchdowns. Jamal Rule had a team-high 122 rushing yards, while Mekhi Nelson caught 2 passes for a team-high 65 receiving yards. Defensively, Jamir Conn led the Cornhuskers with 8 total tackles, 4 of them solo, while Riley Van Poppel had one sack.
Bowling Green Falcons Preview
The Bowling Green Falcons have a 0-1 record this season and are coming off a 13-20 home loss to Tarleton State, where they were outgained by their opponents 464-366 yards and had 70 total plays. Bowling Green had 262 passing yards, 104 rushing yards, and 24/30 completed passes. They lost the turnover battle by 2-1 and were 6/13 on third down conversions.
Jay Kastantin led Bowling Green with 24/30 passes and 262 passing yards. Austyn Dendy had a team-high 60 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, while Jeremiah Scoby caught 10 passes for a team-high 102 receiving yards. Defensively, Dorian Pringle led the Falcons with 16 total tackles, 5 of them solo, while Kade Kostus had one sack.
Bowling Green Falcons @ Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Trends: Week 2
Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win
- Nebraska has won each of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln).
- Bowling Green has lost 19 of its last 21 road games in September.
- Nebraska has covered the spread in each of its last six games against non-conference opponents at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln).
- Bowling Green has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games.
- Nebraska has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-conference opponents at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln).
- Nebraska has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln).
Why the Bowling Green Falcons will win
- The underdog has won six of Bowling Green’s last eight games.
- Nebraska has lost three of its last four games.
- Bowling Green has covered the spread in each of its last four road games against non-conference opponents.
- Nebraska has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite.
- The road team has won the first half in seven of Bowling Green’s last eight games.
- The underdog has won the first quarter in four of Nebraska’s last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Nebraska’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln) have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Bowling Green’s last seven September road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Jamal Rule ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Bowling Green Falcons Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Jay Kastantin has the most passing yards without a passing touchdown this season (262).
Matchup/League Facts
- Nebraska ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Nebraska ranks T1st among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (35.0).
- Bowling Green ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Bowling Green ranks T127th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (258.0).
Bowling Green vs Nebraska Prediction
In this Bowling Green vs Nebraska Prediction, Nebraska is coming as -30.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their season opener, with Nebraska winning by 28 points and scoring 49 at home court, where they will play their second consecutive game to start the season. On the flip side, Bowling Green will be tested for the first time on the road and with their offensive line struggling in their opener, I don’t expect them to provide much resistance on the road, where they had a 1-5 record last season. Take Nebraska and lay the big number for an easy home victory.