Indiana Hoosiers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction, 10/10/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Indiana Hoosiers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location: Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Cornhuskers (+7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Indiana Hoosiers (5-0) are en route to Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 10, 2026 where they will play the Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-0). Nebraska opens this game as 7.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 51.5.

The Indiana Hoosiers head into this matchup 5-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Hoosiers went up against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and took home the win by a score of 47-15. In all, they tallied 68 plays which totaled 593 yds. The Indiana Hoosiers ran the football 39 times and had 329 yds, which had them averaging 8.4 yards per tote. Against the rush, the Hoosiers gave up 59 yards on 35 attempts, which calculates to 1.7 yards per rush allowed. Indiana relinquished 11 completions on 20 attempts for 195 yards, and a completion rate of 55.0%.

The Hoosiers currently have 2,448 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Indiana has totaled 17 touchdowns via the pass and 11 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 1 time. Indiana has accrued 116 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 17 infractions for 138 yards. Offensively they're maintaining an average of 252.6 yards on the ground ranking them 9th in the country. When talking about scoring, the Indiana Hoosiers hold an average of 44.2 PPG.

The Hoosiers rank 5th in the country concerning the opposition scoring, giving up 10.8 points per contest. The opposition is running for 2.1 yards per rush on the ground and 64.4 yards on the ground per game for the season. During the season, they have conceded 322 yards via the ground game in 5 contests. When it comes to passing yards, the Hoosiers have allowed 867 yds which ranks them 45th in the country. They have given up 173.4 yards per outing through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 63.4%. For the year, they are granting 237.8 yards/outing which has them sitting 4th in D-1. They have given up 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 3 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Cornhuskers come into this game with a record of 5-0 this year. In their last game, the Cornhuskers walked away with a victory by a final of 48-23 against the Maryland Terrapins. Nebraska gave up 25 attempts on the ground for 141 yards (5.6 yds per rush). The Cornhuskers pass defense allowed a completion rate of 52.3%, relinquishing 254 yards on 23 out of 44 through the air. The Cornhuskers finished the contest with a total of 447 yards while running 75 plays (6.0 yds per play). Nebraska ran the ball for 5.8 yards per carry, totaling 209 yards on 36 carries.

When looking at their ability to score points, the Cornhuskers are sitting 10th in the country maintaining an average of 43.6 points per contest. The Nebraska Cornhuskers hold an average of 475.6 yards per game, which has them ranked 24th in the nation. The Nebraska offense has 367 yards of penalties on 43 violations, ranking them 14th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 2 picks while surrendering no fumbles and they have obtained 128 1st downs. During the season so far, the Cornhuskers have thrown for 1,223 passing yards along with holding an average of 244.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 55th in D-1. They have an average of 231.0 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,155 yards for the year.

The Cornhuskers are allowing 14.2 points per contest, which has them 15th in Division 1. Nebraska has yielded a total of 503 yards on the ground (100.6 yards per outing) as well as 3 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this year. They have conceded 4 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 165.2 yards per game, which has them ranked 23rd in D-1. The Cornhuskers defense has taken part in 297 plays, which ranks them 48th in Division 1. Their defense has earned 2 fumbles and 6 interceptions on the season. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 71 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Cornhuskers +7.5

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