| MATCHUP | Nebraska Cornhuskers | Utah Utes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-5 | 10-2 |
| Spread | +14 -110 | -14 -110 |
| Moneyline | +410 | -550 |
| Total | Over 51.5 (-108) | Under 51.5 (-112) |
| Where | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV | |
| When | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN | |
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 7-5 (4-5) this season after they lost to Iowa by a score of 40-16 in their last game. Nebraska led 7-0 in the first quarter and 13-10 in the second quarter, but they allowed 30 of the last 33 points in the blowout loss. The Cornhuskers were out gained by a total of 379-300, went 5-15 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. TJ Lateef went 9-24 for 69 yards, while Emmett Johnson rushed 29 times for 217 yards and one score. Johnson also led the receivers with two catches for 22 yards in the loss.Prior to that game, Nebraska lost to Penn State by a score of 37-10, but did beat UCLA by a score of 28-21 before that. The Cornhuskers have lost three of their last four games and they finished tied for 10th in the Big Ten standings. Nebraska has scored 29.3 points per game with 228.2 passing yards and 144.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 23.0 points against per game this season. TJ Lateef has thrown for 722 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions, while Emmett Johnson (opt out) has rushed for 1,451 yards and 12 scores on 251 carries this season.
Utah Utes Betting Preview
The Utah Utes are 10-2 (7-2) this year after they defeated Kansas by a score of 31-21 in their last game. Utah led 10-7 at halftime, but they trailed 14-10 in the fourth, before scoring 21 points in the final quarter to get the win. Utah was out gained by a total of 477-414, went 7-13 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-1 in the game. Devon Dampier went 15-25 for 253 yards and three touchdowns, while Wayshawn Parker rushed 12 times for 95 yards. Larry Simmons led the receivers with three catches for 97 yards and two touchdowns in the win.Prior to that game, Utah defeated Kansas State by a score of 51-47 and Baylor by a score of 55-28. The Utes have won five games in a row and they finished third in the Big 12 standings. Utah has scored 40.9 points per game with 208.8 passing yards and 269.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 18.7 points against per game this season. Devon Dampier has thrown for 2,180 yards, 22 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Wayshawn Parker has rushed for 931 yards and six scores on 133 carries this year.
Why the Utah Utes will win
- Nebraska has lost 30 of its last 31 games against AP-ranked teams.
- Utah has won 17 of its last 18 games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Utah has covered the spread in four of its last five games in December.
- Nebraska has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last nine games.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Nebraska’s last 11 games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Utah’s last five games against opponents from the Big Ten Conference have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Utah ranks 2nd among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (269.8).
- Utah ranks 3rd among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (20.6).
- Nebraska ranks T126th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (36.0).
- Nebraska ranks T125th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (8.1).
Nebraska vs Utah Prediction
Utah rolls into this matchup looking to end the season on a six game winning streak and they have scored at least 45 points in four of their last five games. The Utes have an elite rushing attack and their defense was very solid this year. Nebraska has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 40 and 37 in their last two. The Cornhuskers have scored 17 points or fewer in those three losses and will now be without their leading rusher. This is a big number to cover in a bowl game, but I like Utah to win big.David Racey is 182-149 (55%) in College Football this season and is one of the top College Football Handicappers on the site. Click here for his premium plays for the week!