Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction, 11/14/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Location: SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Scarlet Knights (+12.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-4) are en route to SHI Stadium on Saturday, November 14, 2026 where they will take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-7). Rutgers opens this game as 12.5-point dogs. The total is set at 51.5.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers step onto the field holding a record of 5-4 for this year. In their last contest, the Cornhuskers faced the Illinois Fighting Illini and took a loss by a score of 24-13. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Cornhuskers gave up 84 yds on 29 tries, which is 2.9 yards per rush surrendered. Nebraska gave up 22 pass completions on 36 tries for a total of 292 yards, and a completion rate of 61.1%. In all, they tallied 74 plays which converted into 426 yds. The Nebraska Cornhuskers ran the football 31 different times and compiled 142 yards, which is an average of 4.6 yards per attempt.

The Cornhuskers have tallied 3,825 total yards this season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Nebraska has totaled 17 touchdowns via the pass and 18 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 7 different times. Nebraska has accrued 213 first downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 75 penalties for 637 yds. As a team they hold an average of 181.7 yards in the run game which is 36th in college football. Concerning putting points on the board, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are averaging 30.2 points per outing.

When talking about passing yards, the Cornhuskers have allowed 1,729 yds which ranks them 37th in the nation. They are conceding 192.1 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 55.7%. In total, they have allowed 282.4 yards/game ranking them 12th in the country. They have yielded 11 touchdowns by air in addition to 3 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.1 yards per tote and 90.3 rushing yards per contest so far this season. During this campaign, they have conceded 813 rushing yards through 9 games. The Cornhuskers are sitting in 17th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 16.6 points per game.

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The Scarlet Knights come into this game with a record of 2-7 for this year. When they last played, the Scarlet Knights took a defeat with a final score of 31-10 against the Wisconsin Badgers. Rutgers rushed for 2.6 yds per attempt, finishing with 94 yards on 36 carries. The Scarlet Knights finished the game with 255 yards and they ran 60 plays (4.3 yards per play). The Scarlet Knights passing defense conceded a completion rate of 75.0%, surrendering 241 yds on 18 for 24 passing. Rutgers conceded 29 attempts on the ground for 122 yards (4.2 yards per carry).

Regarding the points being put on the board, the Scarlet Knights rank 90th in the nation with 25.8 points per game. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have an average of 363.1 yards per outing, which is good for 87th in D-1. The Rutgers offense has compiled 313 yds of penalties on 39 infractions, ranking them 132nd in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 12 picks while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to tally 172 1st downs. During the season so far, the Scarlet Knights currently sit at 1,979 yards through the air in addition to an average of 219.9 throwing yards per game, which has them ranked 80th in the country. They hold an average of 143.2 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,289 yards in total.

The Scarlet Knights are relinquishing 32.4 PPG, which has them sitting 125th in Division 1. Rutgers has given up a total of 1,677 yards on the ground (186.3 yards per game) in addition to 16 touchdowns rushing for the year. They have surrendered 19 touchdowns through the air and 225.6 yards/outing, which has them in 87th in college football. The Scarlet Knights defense has been on the field for 558 plays, ranking them 30th in Division 1. They have totaled 3 fumbles recovered and 5 interceptions on the season. This year, they have given up 292 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Scarlet Knights +12.5

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