Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Indiana Hoosiers Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Indiana Hoosiers

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Hoosiers (-6.0)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-1) are on their way to Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024 where they will take on the Indiana Hoosiers (6-0). Nebraska opens this game as 6.0-point underdogs. The betting total comes in at 50.5.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers come into this matchup with a record of 5-1 this season. In their last matchup, the Cornhuskers played the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and took home the win by a score of 14-7. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 70 plays which totaled 261 yds. The Nebraska Cornhuskers ran the football 42 different times and totaled 97 yards, which earned them an average of 2.3 yds per attempt. Against the run, the Cornhuskers gave up 78 yards on 32 attempts, which averages out to 2.4 yds per run allowed. Nebraska relinquished 15 completions on 37 tries for a total of 186 yards, and a completion rate of 40.5%.

The Cornhuskers have earned 2,288 total yards over the course of this year. In terms of getting in the endzone, Nebraska has amassed 9 touchdowns via the pass and 11 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 4 times. Nebraska has accumulated 135 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 47 infractions for 404 yards. As a unit they're averaging 136.7 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 90th in college football. When it comes to scoring, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are sitting at 28.0 points per game.

Concerning passing yardage, the Cornhuskers are allowing 1,130 yards which puts them in 32nd in college football. They are conceding 188.3 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 58.3%. Overall, they have relinquished 272.5 yards/contest putting them 13th in the country. They have given up 8 touchdowns via the pass as well as 0 touchdown pounding the rock. The opposition is running for an average of 2.7 yards per rushing attempt and 84.2 rushing yards per contest this season. During this campaign, they have allowed 505 rushing yards through 6 outings. The Cornhuskers sit in 7th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, conceding 11.3 points per contest.

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The Hoosiers head into this matchup 6-0 for this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Hoosiers walked away with a victory by a final of 41-24 when they faced the Northwestern Wildcats. Indiana relinquished 22 rush attempts for 93 yards (4.2 yds per carry). The Hoosiers passing defense conceded a completion rate of 60.5%, surrendering 243 yds on 23 for 38 passing. The Hoosiers ended up finishing with 529 yds while running 68 plays (7.8 yds per play). Indiana ran the football for 4.3 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 149 yards on 35 carries.

In relation to their scoring prowess, the Hoosiers are ranked 2nd in the country scoring 47.5 points per game. The Indiana Hoosiers hold an average of 515.7 yards per outing, which is good for 4th in the country. The Indiana offense has 325 yards of penalties on 35 infractions, which is good for 84th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 2 interceptions while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 165 first downs. For the season to this point, the Hoosiers have compiled 1,892 yards via the pass as well as an average of 315.3 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 10th in college football. They average 200.3 run yards per game and have rushed for 1,202 yards for this year.

Indiana has allowed a total of 503 yards on the ground (83.8 yards/game) in addition to 4 touchdowns on the ground this season. They have given up 7 touchdowns through the air as well as 171.8 yards per game, which has them sitting 21st in college football. Their defense has compiled 3 fumbles recovered and 4 picks so far this season. The Hoosiers defense has taken the field for 348 plays, which is good for 11th in D-1. The Hoosiers are allowing 14.8 points per game, which has them 11th in D-1. This season, they have allowed 89 pts.

Who will win tonight's Cornhuskers/Hoosiers college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Cornhuskers +6.0

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