Washington vs Nebraska Prediction 10/31/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The Washington Huskies and the Nebraska Cornhuskers meet in week 9 college football action from Memorial Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. 

Washington Huskies vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction

I’m looking at Washington here. Normally these West Coast teams travelling East has been a pretty profitable fade over the years, but I think Nebraska’s slightly overrated. The Huskies are still talented and can keep this one within a single score, so I’ll rock with Washington and the points in this one on the road.

Washington Huskies Recap

The Washington Huskies come into this game looking to add on to their 38-26 win over Purdue last time out to sit at 4-3 this season. After this game, the Huskies will head home for a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Huskies Snap Three-Game Slide

Demond Williams Jr. has thrown for 1,396 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions while completing 66.7% of his passes to lead the Washington passing attack, backed by 116 completions on 174 attempts, with Elijah Brown providing supplemental support via 578 passing yards and 7 scores on 51 completions. The Huskies’ ground game is spearheaded by Brian Bonner Jr., who rushes for 296 yards and 1 touchdown on 64 carries, followed closely by Demond Williams Jr. with 183 yards and 2 scores on 64 carries, Trey Cooley adding 165 rushing yards and 1 touchdown on 33 attempts, Jayden Limar chipping in 47 yards and 1 score on 12 carries, and Quaid Carr adding 28 yards on 5 rushing attempts. Through the air, Dezmen Roebuck leads the receiving corps with 484 yards and 3 touchdowns on 48 catches, while Chris Lawson adds 483 yards and 2 scores on 32 receptions, Rashid Williams logs 285 yards and 3 scores on 19 receptions, Baron Naone adds 269 yards and 2 scores on 19 receptions, and Decker DeGraaf rounds out key targets with 135 yards and 2 scores on 13 receptions. Defensively, Alex McLaughlin anchors the Washington squad by logging a team-high 47 total tackles. Altogether, the Huskies’ defensive unit has successfully combined to bring down opposing quarterbacks for 13 sacks, 73 yards lost, and 29 pass deflections while also coming away with 9 total interceptions.

Why the Washington Huskies will win

• Washington has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Nebraska has lost three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of Washington’s last seven games.
• Nebraska has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight October games as a favorite.
• The underdog has won the first quarter in each of Washington’s last four games.
• Washington has won the first half in eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Recap

The Nebraska Cornhuskers come into this game looking to bounce back from their 17-14 loss at the hands of Oregon last time out to sit at 5-2 this season. After this game, Nebraska will head on the road for a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Cornhuskers Lose Back-To-Back Games

Anthony Colandrea has thrown for 1,570 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions while completing 62.6% of his passes to lead the Nebraska passing attack, backed by 137 completions on 219 attempts, with TJ Lateef providing supplemental support via 82 passing yards and 1 score on 8 completions. The Cornhuskers’ ground game is spearheaded by Jamal Rule, who rushes for 391 yards and 5 touchdowns on 60 carries, followed closely by Anthony Colandrea with 334 yards and 4 scores on 68 carries, Mekhi Nelson adding 309 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns on 71 attempts, Isaiah Mozee chipping in 223 yards and 1 score on 44 carries, and Kwiven Ives adding 34 yards on 4 rushing attempts. Through the air, Kwazi Gilmer leads the receiving corps with 492 yards and 7 touchdowns on 38 catches, while Jacory Barney Jr. adds 378 yards and 2 scores on 29 receptions, Luke Lindenmeyer logs 186 yards and 1 score on 22 catches, Mekhi Nelson adds 153 yards and 1 score on 11 catches, and Nyziah Hunter rounds out key targets with 134 yards on 16 catches. Defensively, Owen Chambliss anchors the Nebraska squad by logging a team-high 46 total tackles. Altogether, the Cornhuskers’ defensive unit has successfully combined to bring down opposing quarterbacks for 19 sacks, 141 yards lost, and 25 pass deflections while also coming away with 7 total interceptions.

Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win

• The favorite has won each of Nebraska’s last 13 games at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln).
• Washington has lost four of its last five games against conference opponents.
• Nebraska has covered the spread in each of its last four games.
• Washington has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Nebraska has won the first quarter in 12 of its last 15 October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Nebraska has won the first half in each of its last seven games.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Washington +7.5