Ohio Bobcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction, 9/5/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ohio Bobcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026

Location: Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Cornhuskers (-24.5)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-6 last year) host the Ohio Bobcats (9-4 last season) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Nebraska is 24.5-point favorites. The total is 47.5.

The Ohio Bobcats wrapped up their year with a 9-4 mark. In their last contest, the Bobcats faced off with the UNLV Rebels and walked away with a win by a score of 17-10. When it came to stopping the run, the Bobcats gave up 97 yards on 29 attempts, which is an average of 3.3 yds per run allowed. Ohio surrendered 19 completions on 30 attempts for a total of 184 yds, and a completion rate of 63.3%. For the game, they ran 58 plays which gave them a total of 350 yards. The Ohio Bobcats rushed the ball a total of 43 times and accrued 207 yds, which earned them an average of 4.8 yds per carry.

When it comes to scoring points, the Ohio Bobcats held an average of 27.8 points per outing. As a unit they had an average of 227.4 yds on the ground, which was 9th in the nation. The Bobcats tallied 5,350 total yards over the course of last season. Ohio totaled 14 passing touchdowns and 33 rushing touchdowns. Ohio tallied 281 1st downs as an offense, and they committed 81 infractions for 628 yds. They surrendered the football 20 times.

The Bobcats ranked 42nd in D-1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 21.9 points per contest. Opposing teams ran for an average of 4.4 yards per running attempt and 144.0 rushing yards per game last season. Over the course of last year, they gave up 1,872 rushing yards through 13 games. In terms of passing yards, the Bobcats gave up 2,705 yards which put them in 59th in D-1. During their 13 games played, they allowed 208.1 yards per game via the pass in addition to relinquishing a completion percentage of 64.3%. They conceded 352.1 yards per outing which ranked them 51st in D-1. They allowed 20 passing touchdowns as well as 16 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Cornhuskers finished the season having earned a 7-6 record. The last time they took the field, the Cornhuskers walked away with a loss by a score of 44-22 when they faced the Utah Utes. The Cornhuskers finished the game with a total of 343 yards and they ran 65 plays (5.3 yards per play). Nebraska ended up running for 4.4 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 161 yds on 37 attempts. Nebraska relinquished 45 attempts on the ground for 225 yds (5.0 yards per rush). The Cornhuskers pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 61.3%, surrendering 310 yds on 19 for 31 through the air.

When it comes to how much they scored, the Cornhuskers ranked 59th in college football holding an average of 28.7 PPG. The Nebraska Cornhuskers held an average of 370.5 yards per game, which ranked them 82nd in the country. The Nebraska offense compiled 566 yds of penalties on 60 violations, which had them ranked 120th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They tossed 7 interceptions while surrendering 4 fumbles and they earned 264 first downs. For the previous season, the Cornhuskers racked up 2,920 yards through the air as well as an average of 224.6 passing yards per game, which had them sitting 68th in D-1. They maintained an average of 145.9 yards per game via the rush and toted the ball for 1,897 yards for the season.

The Cornhuskers conceded 24.6 points per contest, which had them ranked 67th in Division 1. Nebraska conceded a total of 2,280 rushing yards (175.4 yards/game) as well as 30 touchdowns via the rush last season. They surrendered 9 touchdowns through the air as well as 154.1 yards per game, ranking them 3rd in Division 1. The Cornhuskers defense participated in 787 plays, which ranked them 20th in the country. They tallied 7 fumbles and 7 picks over the course of last season. Over the course of the season, they conceded 320 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cornhuskers -24.5

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