Nebraska Cornhuskers vs UCLA Bruins Prediction, 11/8/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs UCLA Bruins

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Location: Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Bruins (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 44

The UCLA Bruins (3-5) will try to defeat the Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-2) at Rose Bowl on Saturday, November 8, 2025. UCLA opens this contest as 3.0-point favorites. The betting total is set at 44.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers come into this matchup with a record of 6-2 this season. In their last game, the Cornhuskers played against the USC Trojans and went home with a loss by a final score of 21-17. On the ground, the Cornhuskers conceded 202 yards on 38 attempts, which averages out to 5.3 yds per run surrendered. Nebraska relinquished 9 completions on 23 tries for 135 yds, and a completion percentage of 39.1%. Overall, they tallied 62 plays which converted into 286 yards. The Nebraska Cornhuskers ran the ball a total of 40 times and accounted for 188 yds, which is an average of 4.7 yds per carry.

The Cornhuskers have racked up 3,495 total yards over the course of this year. With reference to distribution of touchdowns, Nebraska has earned 19 touchdowns via the pass and 15 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the ball 9 different times. Nebraska has amassed 196 first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 42 penalties for 394 yds. As a team they're averaging 135.3 yards via the ground game ranking them 94th in Division 1. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Nebraska Cornhuskers have an average of 33.0 points per game.

The Cornhuskers are sitting in 27th in college football in terms of team defense, conceding 19.8 points per game. They are allowing 4.8 yards per attempt on the ground and 161.6 rushing yards per game so far this year. In total, they have given up 1,454 yards via the running game in 9 outings. When talking about yards via the pass, the Cornhuskers are conceding 1,155 yards which ranks them 4th in D-1. They have conceded 128.3 yards per outing through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 55.7%. Over the course of this season, they are conceding 289.9 yards/game ranking them 13th in D-1. They have yielded 3 touchdowns through the air and 17 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Bruins come into this game with a record of 3-5 this season. The last time they took the field, the Bruins walked away with a loss by a score of 56-6 when they played the Indiana Hoosiers. UCLA allowed 47 running attempts for 262 yds (5.6 yds per rush). The Bruins passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 65.5%, surrendering 213 yards on 19 out of 29 passing. The Bruins finished the game with 201 yards on 53 plays (3.8 yards per play). UCLA rushed for 3.5 yards per tote, totaling 88 yards on 25 attempts.

When looking at the points being put on the board, the Bruins are 116th in Division 1 holding an average of 20.4 PPG. The UCLA Bruins hold an average of 344.1 yards/outing, which is good for 103rd in D-1. The UCLA offense has 597 yards of penalties on 67 infractions, which is good for 10th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 7 interceptions while conceding 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 149 first downs. For the year so far, the Bruins have earned 1,468 passing yards along with holding an average of 183.5 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 110th in the nation. They average 160.6 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,285 yards for the year.

The Bruins are allowing 31.0 PPG, ranking them 114th in D-1. UCLA has yielded a total of 1,564 yards on the ground (195.5 yards per game) and 16 touchdowns on the ground for the campaign. They have conceded 15 touchdowns from the passing game and 183.1 yards/game, which has them sitting 24th in the country. The Bruins defense has participated in 523 plays, which ranks 28th in D-1. They have totaled 5 fumbles recovered and 3 picks so far this year. In total, they have conceded 248 pts.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cornhuskers +3.0

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