Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction, 10/5/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Nebraska Cornhuskers

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Location: Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Cornhuskers (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 41.5

Memorial Stadium is the location where the Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-1) will go up against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-0) on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Rutgers opens this game as 7.0-point dogs. The over/under has been set at 41.5.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights come into this game with a record of 4-0 this season. The last time they took the field, the Scarlet Knights faced the Washington Huskies and earned the victory with a final of 21-18. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights ended up rushing 33 different times and accumulated 184 yds, which had them averaging 5.6 yds per attempt. In the game, they tallied 57 plays which gave them 299 yds. Rutgers allowed 27 pass completions on 37 tries for a total of 314 yds, and a completion percentage of 73.0%. In the running game, the Scarlet Knights conceded 207 yards on 29 tries, which is an average of 7.1 yards per rush allowed.

When talking about scoring points, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights have an average of 35.0 PPG. As a unit they have an average of 237.8 yards on the ground ranking them 12th in the country. The Scarlet Knights have earned 1,712 total yards for the season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Rutgers has totaled 7 passing touchdowns and 11 touchdowns on the ground. Rutgers has amassed 95 1st downs, and they have been hurt by 16 penalties for 131 yds. They have turned the football over 2 different times.

The Scarlet Knights rank 29th in D-1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 16.3 points per contest. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.9 yards per tote and 172.8 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. For the season, they have conceded 691 yards via the ground game in 4 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Scarlet Knights have conceded 718 yds which ranks them 22nd in college football. They are conceding 179.5 yards per outing via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 57.8%. In total, they have given up 352.3 yards per contest ranking them 69th in D-1. They have yielded 3 touchdowns by air as well as 5 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Cornhuskers come into this game with a record of 4-1 this season. In their last game, the Cornhuskers went home victorious with a score of 28-10 against the Purdue Boilermakers. The Cornhuskers ended up finishing with 418 yards while running 59 plays (7.1 yds per play). Nebraska ended up running for 5.0 yards per tote, finishing with 161 yards on 32 attempts. Nebraska surrendered 31 run attempts for 50 yds (1.6 yds per carry). The Cornhuskers passing defense allowed a completion rate of 72.0%, relinquishing 174 yds on 18 out of 25 through the air.

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Cornhuskers currently sit 61st in the country scoring 30.8 PPG. The Nebraska Cornhuskers hold an average of 405.4 yards per contest, which ranks them 62nd in Division 1. The Nebraska offense has racked up 367 penalty yards on 40 violations, ranking them 15th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 2 picks while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have been able to tally 120 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Cornhuskers have racked up 1,304 yards through the air as well as an average of 260.8 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 44th in college football. They are averaging 144.6 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 723 yards for the year.

The Cornhuskers are relinquishing 12.2 points per game, which has them ranked 9th in Division 1. Nebraska has conceded a total of 427 yards rushing (85.4 yards per outing) as well as 0 touchdown rushing this year. Overall, they have allowed 61 points in total. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 188.8 yards/contest, which has them in 46th in the country. The Cornhuskers defense has participated in 305 plays, which ranks 76th in D-1. They have compiled 3 fumbles and 5 picks on the season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Cornhuskers -7.0

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