Nebraska Cornhuskers and Wisconsin Badgers Post Injury Concerns Ahead of Saturday Showdown

Game outlook

Two Big Ten rivals face off this Saturday night as the Nebraska Cornhuskers travel to Wisconsin for the fifteenth time in history. The Badgers have a 12-4 edge in the all-time series and have defeated the Cornhuskers in nine of the last ten games, with the most recent matchup resulting in a 15-14 Wisconsin victory. Wisconsin is favored with an opening line of -4.5 points, which has not changed. Nebraska enters the contest after a 13-10 home loss to Maryland last Saturday, while Wisconsin was recently defeated 24-10 at home by Northwestern.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 11/18/2023 @ 7:30pm EST

Where: Camp Randall Stadium Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Cornhuskers +170 | Badgers -200

Spread: Cornhuskers +4.5 (-110) | Badgers -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 37 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wisconsin will win straight-up is 67%.

Nebraska Cornhuskers

The Cornhuskers suffered a consecutive loss at home against Maryland last week, dropping them to 5-5 on the season overall and a tie in second place in the Big Ten West at 3-4. Against Maryland they managed a 10-7 lead in the third quarter but gave up two field goals in the final minutes that resulted in the loss. Nebraska had an advantage in time of possession but was outgained in total offense and first downs. The team's passing offense is ranked 129th in the nation (averaging 127.3 YPG) while their rushing stands at #30 (averaging 185.2 YPG). Heinrich Haarberg leads the team at QB with 77-157 attempts for 967 yards (7 TDs, 7 INTs) while Anthony Grant has 88 carries for 364 yards (3 TDs). Billy Kemp IV leads the team with 23 receptions for 246 yards and a score and Tristan Alvano has made 24/24 extra points and 7/11 field goals this season, with a long of 55. Nebraska has been hit with a number of injuries, particularly on the offensive line.