Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Purdue Boilermakers Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Purdue Boilermakers

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Boilermakers (+10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49

Ross-Ade Stadium is where the Purdue Boilermakers (1-2) will compete against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Nebraska opens this matchup as 10.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 49.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers come into this game with a record of 3-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Cornhuskers faced the Illinois Fighting Illini and took a loss by a score of 31-24. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 68 plays which gave them a total of 345 yds. The Nebraska Cornhuskers ran the football 33 times and accumulated 48 yards, which had them averaging 1.5 yards per tote. When it came to stopping the run, the Cornhuskers gave up 166 yds on 39 tries, which averages out to 4.3 yards per rush allowed. Nebraska relinquished 21 completions on 27 tries for a total of 215 yds, and a completion percentage of 77.8%.

When talking about scoring, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are averaging 31.5 PPG. As a team they have an average of 140.5 yards on the ground ranking them 87th in Division 1. The Cornhuskers have earned 1,609 yards in total for this campaign. When it comes to scoring, Nebraska has totaled 8 passing touchdowns and 7 touchdowns via the ground. Nebraska has tallied 94 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 29 penalties for 273 yds. They have surrendered the football 3 different times.

Regarding passing yardage, the Cornhuskers are allowing 770 yds which puts them in 69th in Division 1. They have relinquished 192.5 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 60.7%. Overall, they are granting 286.8 yards/outing putting them 30th in D-1. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns by air as well as 0 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.0 yards per run and 94.3 rushing yards per contest for the season. In total, they have given up 377 rushing yards through 4 games. The Cornhuskers are ranked 20th in D-1 in terms of team defense, allowing 12.8 points per game.

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The Boilermakers come into this matchup with a record of 1-2 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Boilermakers took a defeat with a final score of 38-21 when they faced the Oregon State Beavers. Purdue gave up 57 rush attempts for 341 yds (6.0 yards per rush). The Boilermakers passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 55.6%, relinquishing 104 yds on 10 for 18 through the air. The Boilermakers finished the contest with a total of 319 yards while running 47 plays (6.8 yds per play). Purdue ran for 8.8 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 263 yds on 30 carries.

In terms of their ability to score points, the Boilermakers currently sit 92nd in Division 1 holding an average of 25.7 points per outing. The Purdue Boilermakers hold an average of 354.7 yards per outing, which is good for 95th in the nation. The Purdue offense has 203 penalty yards on 20 violations, which is good for 84th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 3 picks while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 45 1st downs. For the season so far, the Boilermakers currently sit at 515 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 171.7 passing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 110th in the nation. They are averaging 183.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 549 yards for the year.

The Boilermakers are allowing 34.7 PPG, which has them ranked 119th in Division 1. Purdue has conceded a total of 807 yards rushing (269.0 yards/game) and 10 touchdowns via the rush for the season. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 104 total points. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns through the air as well as 123.3 yards/outing, which has them in 9th in the nation. The Boilermakers defense has been on the field for 198 plays, which is 25th in the nation. They have compiled 0 fumbles and 0 picks over the course of the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cornhuskers -10.0

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