Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 10/26/2024

Game Time: 12:00 pm ET, Saturday, October 26, 2024

Venue:  Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH 

Where to Watch:  FOX

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Nebraska +25.5, Ohio State -25.5; Over/Under:  48.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Nebraska +25.5, Ohio State -25.5; Over/Under:  48 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Nebraska +24.5, Ohio State -24.5; Over/Under:  48.5 points

Nebraska Cornhuskers:  5-2 (2-2) (7th place, Big Ten)

Ohio State Buckeyes:  5-1 (2-1) (6th place, Big Ten)

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Nebraska Cornhuskers:  lost their last game on the road against the Indiana Hoosiers 56-7.

Ohio State Buckeyes:  lost their last game on the road against the Oregon Ducks 32-31.

Nebraska is entering this game with a 5-2 record overall and they have a 2-2 record in their conference games too. They are 4-1 in their home games, 1-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They lost their last game against Indiana 56-7. Dylan Raiola was the starting QB and he completed 28/44 passes for 234 passing yards, 0 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Heinrich Haarberg led the team in rushing yards with 32. Thomas Fidone II led the receivers with 91 receiving yards on 6 receptions. Ceyair J Wright led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 0 assisted tackles while Mikai Gbayor led the defense in sacks with 1. Malcolm Hartzog Jr. came away with the only interception for them in that one.

 

 

 

Ohio State is entering this game with a 5-1 record overall and they have a 2-1 record in their conference games too. They are 4-0 in their home games, 1-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They lost their last game against Oregon 32-31. Will Howard was the starting QB and he completed 28/35 passes for 326 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. TreVeyon Henderson led the team in rushing yards with 87. Jeremiah Smith led the receivers with 100 receiving yards on 9 receptions and 1 TD. Sonny Styles led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles while no one on the defense recorded a sack for them. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.

The current betting odds have Ohio State listed as a 25.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Ohio State has looked really good in their games this season with their 5-1 record overall and their 2-1 conference record, but they are coming off their first loss of the season in their last one and can't afford to lose another game now. They already have some tough competition with 3 undefeated teams still left in the Big Ten so this is a big game for them to get right and make a statement in. They are coming off a loss to Oregon in their last one, but they are also coming out of their bye week so they have had extra time to prepare for this game and have been sitting on that loss to Oregon for 2 weeks. Meanwhile, Nebraska has looked good in their games this season with their 5-2 record overall, but they are 2-2 in their conference games and are starting to fall apart against stronger opponents. They already lost at home to Illinois earlier this season and now they are coming off a brutal 56-7 loss to Indiana in their last one. Nebraska also played last week so Ohio State definitely has the advantage with the bye week and they will be looking to bounce back in a big way at home, especially after seeing what Indiana did to this same Nebraska team just last week. The best way to place a bet here is on Ohio State to cover the spread in this game. 

Nebraska Ohio State Prediction:  Our NCAAF Pick for Saturday, October 26, 2024 (12:00 pm ET start time) is Ohio State 49 Nebraska 7.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers: 1-4 ATS off a road loss against a conference rival. 4-8 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record. 2-6 ATS vs. good defensive teams who give up 17 or less points/game. 20-11 UNDER in all lined games. 6-3 UNDER when the total is between 42.5 and 49. 10-2 UNDER off a loss against a conference rival. 

Ohio State Buckeyes: 11-6 ATS as a home favorite. 7-3 ATS versus good defensive teams - allowing 310 yards/game or less. 7-4 ATS after playing their last game on the road. 7-4 UNDER after playing their last game on the road. 5-2 UNDER when the total is between 42.5 and 49. 

Nebraska Cornhuskers:  J. Wright (LB) Out - Undisclosed. J. Butler (DL) Questionable - Undisclosed. M. Mazzccua (OL) Out - Undisclosed. B. Hill (DB) Out - Undisclosed. B. Turner (DB) Out - Hand. T. Prochazka (OL) Out - Knee. D. Bell (WR) Out - Knee. R. Gradney (DB) Out - Knee.

Ohio State Buckeyes:  R. Stocksdale (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. D. Armstrong (OL) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. Bonsu (SAF) Questionable - Undisclosed. T. Caffey (RB) Out - Knee.

“This happened on my watch. And I'll be honest, I didn't see this coming. I'm not embarrassed of our players, but I'm embarrassed about the job I did.” - Matt Rhule after his team’s loss against Indiana in their last game. 

“We could sit here and look at one play here, one play there or complain about a call, but we’re not going to do that. We’re going to own it." - Ryan Day after his team’s loss against Oregon in their last game. 

WR Banks, Jahmal

WR Neyor, Isaiah

WR Bonner, Janiran

TE Fidone II, Thomas 

QB Raiola, Dylan 

RB Johnson, Rahmir

WR Smith, Jeremiah

WR Tate, Carnell 

WR Egbuka, Emeka 

TE Scott Jr., Gee 

QB Howard, Will 

RB Henderson, TreVeyon

Passing: D. Raiola (1592)

Rushing: D. Dowdell (350)

Receiving: J. Banks (316)

Touchdowns: D. Dowdell (5)

Passing: W. Howard (1574)

Rushing: Q. Judkins (491)

Receiving: J. Smith (553)

Touchdowns: J. Smith (8)

Coaches:

Nebraska Cornhuskers: Matt Rhule (2nd season)

Ohio State Buckeyes: Ryan Day (7th season)