Washington Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction, 10/31/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Huskies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Location: Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Cornhuskers (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-2) welcome the Washington Huskies (4-3) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Nebraska opens this game as 9.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 49.5.

The Washington Huskies step onto the field holding a record of 4-3 for this year. In their last matchup, the Huskies took on the Purdue Boilermakers and went home with a win by a final score of 38-26. Against the run, the Huskies gave up 98 yds on 27 attempts, which is 3.6 yds per run surrendered. Washington relinquished 21 pass completions on 41 tries for a total of 273 yds, and a completion rate of 51.2%. In all, they tallied 61 plays which converted into 488 yds. The Washington Huskies rushed the ball a total of 34 different times and accumulated 186 yards, which is an average of 5.5 yds per attempt.

When it comes to scoring points, the Washington Huskies are averaging 27.9 points per contest. As a team they're holding an average of 104.0 yards via the ground game which is 130th in the country. The Huskies have racked up 2,707 total yards for the season. With reference to scoring, Washington has amassed 16 touchdowns via the pass and 8 rushing touchdowns. Washington has earned 141 first downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 54 infractions for 472 yards. They have turned the ball over 9 times.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Huskies have allowed 1,435 yards which has them sitting in 46th in Division 1. They have yielded 205.0 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 60.9%. Overall, they are giving up 336.1 yards/outing which has them ranked 51st in the nation. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 7 touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.8 yards per run and 131.1 rushing yards per contest for the year. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 918 rushing yards through 7 outings. The Huskies rank 57th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 22.7 PPG.

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The Cornhuskers step onto the field holding a record of 5-2 for this season. For their last game, the Cornhuskers walked away with a loss by a score of 17-14 when they faced the Oregon Ducks. Nebraska allowed 38 run attempts for 129 yds (3.4 yards per carry). The Cornhuskers pass defense allowed a completion rate of 52.6%, surrendering 113 yards on 20 for 38 passing. The Cornhuskers finished the contest with 242 yds and they ran 67 plays (3.6 yds per play). Nebraska ran for 2.4 yards per tote, finishing the game with 78 yards on 33 carries.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers hold an average of 430.3 yards per outing, which has them sitting 36th in the country. The Nebraska offense has compiled 481 yds of penalties on 56 violations, ranking them 27th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They are averaging 194.4 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 1,361 yards in total. They have thrown 4 picks while allowing opponents to recover no fumbles and they have obtained 167 1st downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Cornhuskers are ranked 30th in D-1 scoring 35.6 PPG. During this campaign to this point, the Cornhuskers have thrown for a total of 1,651 passing yards not to mention an average of 235.9 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 62nd in college football.

Nebraska has surrendered a total of 697 yards on the ground (99.6 yards per contest) and 3 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the year. They have allowed 7 touchdowns through the air and 171.7 yards per game, which has them sitting 17th in the nation. This season, they have relinquished 108 total points. They have tallied 3 fumbles and 7 picks for the year. The Cornhuskers defense has been on the field for 417 plays, which ranks them 9th in college football. The Cornhuskers are conceding 15.4 PPG, ranking them 14th in D-1.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Huskies +9.5

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