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Nebraska Cornhuskers to Face 16th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers in Week 8 Matchup on FOX; Hoosiers Favored by 6.5 Points

Game time: October 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) — Bloomington, IN

Article updated Oct 17, 6:07 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In Week 8 of the college football season, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will face off against the 16th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. The

Game outlook

In Week 8 of the college football season, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will face off against the 16th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. The game will be televised exclusively on FOX, creating anticipation for an exciting matchup between the two teams. Nebraska is coming off a two-game winning streak and a recent win against Rutgers, while Indiana remains undefeated with a recent victory over Northwestern. Indiana is favored to win with a current line of -6.5. Wagering on the game may provide an interesting betting opportunity for college football enthusiasts.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cornhuskers +200 | Hoosiers -240

Spread: Cornhuskers +6.5 (-110) | Hoosiers -6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 51 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana will win straight-up is 71%.

Nebraska Cornhuskers

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are off to a hot start with a record of 5-1 (2-1 Big Ten) so far this season. Quarterback Dylan Raiola has been playing well, completing 66.9% of his passes for 1,358 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions. Running back Dante Dowdell has been leading the rushing attack with 334 yards and five touchdowns. The defense has been the team's strongest aspect, ranking seventh in college football by allowing only 11.3 points per game. They have recorded 20 sacks, seven interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), and three fumble recoveries. Despite some key injuries, including to tight end Mac Markway and offensive lineman Teddy Prochazka, Nebraska is ranked 63rd in offense, 9th in defense, and has a power ranking of 36. With their strong defense, they should be able to continue to limit opposing offenses.

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Indiana Hoosiers Analysis

The 16th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers have had an impressive season so far, remaining undefeated and showcasing strong performance on both offense and defense. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke has been exceptional, with impressive passing and rushing statistics. The defense has also been a standout, with solid numbers and contributions across the board. However, there are some injury concerns with key players such as tight end James Bomba, kicker Derek McCormick, and tight end Brody Kosin listed as questionable. The Hoosiers currently hold a power ranking of 20 and rank 3rd in offense and 13th in defense, with a perfect 5-0 record. They have historically performed well against Nebraska.

Indiana Hoosiers Favored Over Nebraska Cornhuskers in Upcoming Matchup

The point spread for this game opened at five points and has since increased to 6.5 due to the Indiana Hoosiers being considered the superior program. Recent offensive performance statistics further support this assessment, with the Cornhuskers averaging 22.0 points in their last three games compared to the Hoosiers' average of 50.8 points over their previous five games. The Indiana defense is prepared to present diverse challenges to Raiola, potentially leading to errors from the true freshman quarterback. The upcoming game poses a significant challenge for Nebraska, which may also be looking ahead to their road game against the Ohio State Buckeyes next week.

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SportsJaw Cornhuskers vs Hoosiers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Cornhuskers vs Hoosiers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Nebraska Cornhuskers+163 → +195Moved
  • Moneyline · Indiana Hoosiers-199 → -230Moved
  • Spread · Nebraska Cornhuskers+5.5 (-110) → +6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Indiana Hoosiers-5.5 (-110) → -6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over51 (-110) → 48.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under51 (-110) → 48.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Nebraska Cornhuskers
4-1 matchup record · 4-4-2 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Indiana Hoosiers
5-0 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-17T22:07:43.041Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are off to a hot start with a record of 5-1 (2-1 Big Ten) so far this season. Quarterback Dylan Raiola has been playing well, completing 66.9% of his passes for 1,358 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions. Running back Dante Dowdell has been leading the rushing attack with 334 yards and five touchdowns. The defense has been the team's strongest aspect, ranking seventh in college football by allowing only 11.3 points per game. They have recorded 20 sacks, seven interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), and three fumble recoveries. Despite some key injuries, including to tight end Mac Markway and offensive lineman Teddy Prochazka, Nebraska is ranked 63rd in offense, 9th in defense, and has a power ranking of 36. With their strong defense, they should be able to continue to limit opposing offenses.

The 16th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers have had an impressive season so far, remaining undefeated and showcasing strong performance on both offense and defense. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke has been exceptional, with impressive passing and rushing statistics. The defense has also been a standout, with solid numbers and contributions across the board. However, there are some injury concerns with key players such as tight end James Bomba, kicker Derek McCormick, and tight end Brody Kosin listed as questionable. The Hoosiers currently hold a power ranking of 20 and rank 3rd in offense and 13th in defense, with a perfect 5-0 record. They have historically performed well against Nebraska.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-10-01Indiana Hoosiers 21 · Nebraska Cornhuskers 35
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Indiana Hoosiers defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 56-7

Indiana Hoosiers defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 56-7 on October 19, 2024, a 49-point decision in the series. Indiana Hoosiers' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 21-7. Against SportsJaw's recorded Nebraska Cornhuskers +6.5 (-110) spread, Indiana Hoosiers covered, while the 63 combined points finished over the recorded total of 48.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Sammy52Spread · Nebraska Cornhuskers +6.5 (-110)Loss
  • GustavosintoTotal · Under 51 (-110)Loss
  • Lockpicker69Spread · Nebraska Cornhuskers +6.5 (-110)Loss
  • Mickey619Spread · Nebraska Cornhuskers +6.5 (-110)Loss
  • Sarah_MillerTotal · Under 51 (-110)Loss
  • EljefeSpread · Indiana Hoosiers +6.5 (-110)Win
  • JohnTharpSpread · Nebraska Cornhuskers +6.5 (-110)Loss