Cornell Big Red vs Georgetown Hoyas Predictions October 3, 2026
Cornell will beat Georgetown, with a projected score of Cornell 24, Georgetown 20. The Big Red’s five rushing touchdowns and five successful red-zone trips against Yale provide the strongest reason to favor them. Their underlying yardage performance makes the margin less convincing, however. Neither Cornell -7.5 (-117) nor the 45.5 total offers a strong enough case for an actionable wager.
Cornell Big Red vs Georgetown Hoyas prediction and best bet
Cornell gets the outright nod after showing how effectively it could finish scoring opportunities in its September 26 win over Yale. Garrett Bass-Sulpizio contributed two rushing touchdowns while completing 14 of 21 passes without an interception. That combination gives the Big Red a credible route to another win without requiring a prolific passing afternoon.
The distinction is the margin. Cornell was outgained in that victory, while Georgetown’s latest defeat came in overtime against Columbia. Those results point toward a competitive game more readily than a comfortable road cover. The forecast is Cornell 24, Georgetown 20, with low confidence. The best betting decision is Pass on both the spread and total.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026. This is a 2026 college football matchup.
Venue: Cooper Field in Washington, D.C.
Broadcast: ESPN+ and Monumental Network 2.
Records: Cornell is 1-1 overall and 1-0 in Ivy League play. Georgetown is 0-3 overall and 0-2 in league play.
SportsJaw spreads: Cornell -7.5 (-117); Georgetown +7.5 (-138).
SportsJaw total: Over 45.5 (-125); Under 45.5 (-125). Both directions carry the same supplied price. Moneyline: Cornell -290; Georgetown +215.