Nebraska vs Rutgers Prediction 11/14/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

Nebraska vs Rutgers Prediction

Nebraska comes into this matchup as a pretty big favorite to win, but they have lost four games in a row and will be on the road. The Cornhuskers have scored 17 points or fewer in four straight games, but their defense has allowed 20 or fewer in three of those four. Rutgers is just 1-5 in conference play and they have allowed 28+ points in five straight games. The Scarlet Knights have scored 21 points or fewer in four of their last five and they have lost by at least 21 points in three of their last five. Take Nebraska to cover on the road here.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 5-4 (2-4) this season after they lost to Illinois by a score of 24-13 in their last game. Nebraska was tied 7-7 at halftime, but they were out scored 17-6 in the second half for another disappointing loss. The Cornhuskers out gained Illinois by a total of 426-376, went 6-14 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Anthony Colandrea threw for 284 yards and one touchdown, while Jamal Rule rushed 15 times for 69 yards. Jacory Barney Jr caught six passes for 93 yards and one score in the game.

Prior to that loss, Nebraska lost to Washington by a score of 17-10 and Oregon by a score of 17-14. The Cornhuskers have scored 30.2 points per game with 243.3 passing yards and 181.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 16.6 points against per game this season. Anthony Colandrea has thrown for 2,109 yards with 16 touchdowns and seven interceptions, while Kwazi Gilmer has 46 receptions for 603 yards and seven scores. Jamal Rule has led the backfield with 88 carries for 532 yards and five touchdowns this season.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 2-7 (1-5) this year after they lost to Wisconsin by a score of 31-10 in their last game. Rutgers trailed 13-10 at halftime, but they were shutout in the second half in the lopsided loss. The Scarlet Knights were out gained by a total of 363-255, went 4-13 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. AJ Surace threw for 161 yards and one touchdown, while Ben Black III caught six passes for 70 yards. Antwan Raymond rushed 15 times for 56 yards in the loss.

Prior to that game, Rutgers lost to Michigan by a score of 28-21 and Northwestern by a score of 42-14. The Scarlet Knights have scored 25.8 points per game with 219.9 passing yards and 143.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 32.4 points against per game this season. AJ Surace has thrown for 823 yards with eight touchdowns and five interceptions, while Antwan Raymond has rushed 149 times for 789 yards and six scores. KJ Duff is one of the best receivers in the country, but he has missed the last few weeks due to injury.

Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win

• Rutgers has lost 15 of its last 17 November games at SHI Stadium.
• The favorite has won seven of Rutgers’ last eight games.
• The favorite has won the first half in 14 of Rutgers’ last 15 games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Rutgers’ last eight November games as a home underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of Nebraska’s last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 11, KJ Duff ranks T7th amongst FBS players for receiving touchdowns (9) this season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 11, Kwazi Gilmer leads Nebraska for receptions (46) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Rutgers ranks 129th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (-4.3).
• Rutgers ranks T127th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (75.0).
• Nebraska ranks T8th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (10.6).
• Nebraska ranks 130th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (3.1).

Positive Trends

After reviewing the trends, I still like Nebraska to cover in this one, but it is more of a fade of Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights have been terrible at home in November over the last few seasons, as they are just 2-15 in that time. Rutgers is 129th in the country in point differential in the fourth quarter, while Nebraska is 8th in terms of fourth quarter points. Take the Cornhuskers here.

David Racey's Pick: Nebraska -15.5