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Head to Head: Michigan Wolverines Take on Nebraska Cornhuskers in Battle for Big Ten Win

Game time: September 30, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET

Venue: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) — Lincoln, NE

Article updated Sep 24, 6:36 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

5, which suggests a more-even battle. This Saturday, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, the Wolverines (4-0, 1-3-0 ATS) will faceoff against the Cornhuskers (2-2, 2-2-0 ATS).

Game outlook

5, which suggests a more-even battle. This Saturday, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, the Wolverines (4-0, 1-3-0 ATS) will faceoff against the Cornhuskers (2-2, 2-2-0 ATS). Michigan and Nebraska will take to the field for the third consecutive season, with the Wolverines taking the past two match-ups. Michigan will look to stay undefeated and secure their second Big Ten victory while the Cornhuskers aim to earn their first win of the conference season. This Saturday, the Michigan Wolverines and Nebraska Cornhuskers will meet on the gridiron for the third straight season. The Wolverines are the favorite and are currently opening at -17.5, looking to secure a 2-0 start in Big Ten play while Nebraska hopes to snag their first conference victory. The previous two bouts went to the Wolverines, but this year's game looks like it could be more evenly matched.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 9/30/2023 @ 3:30pm EST

Where: Tom Osborne Field at Memorial Stadium Stadium Wolverines vs Cornhuskers Betting Odds Moneyline: Wolverines -900 | Cornhuskers +615

Spread: Wolverines -17 (-110) | Cornhuskers +17 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 39 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Michigan will win straight-up is 90%.

Michigan Wolverines

4-0 (0-3-1 ATS) #1 in defense, allowing an average of 5.33 points per game #57 in offense, scoring an average of 32.00 points per game Defense dominates, only allowing 231.0 yards per game (3rd in the country) with four picks and nine sacks Offense seeks balance, topping out at 35 points per game and gaining 167.8 yards on the ground Quarterback J.J. McCarthy has completed 79.8% of his passes with 237.5 passing yards per game, while receiver Roman Wilson has six receiving touchdowns

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Nebraska Cornhuskers Analysis

• Nebraska's first two home games ended with double-digit victories • Suffered two losses in their season opener against Minnesota and Colorado, scoring low offensively • Quarterbacks Haarberg and Sims listed as questionable • Strongly rely on running with 5.5 yards per rush and 234.8 yards per game • Ranked #50 for defense, giving up an average of 18.5 points per game • Power ranking of 85 and #112 for offense, scoring an average of 19.67 per game • 2-2 overall and 2-2 against the spread (ATS) • Michigan went 0-3 (0-3 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Nebraska

Michigan Braces for Slow Start Against Nebraska, Poised to Secure Win Through Improved Passing Game

Michigan's first four games suggest they will likely start slowly against Nebraska, only to gradually assert control and eventually lead by a comfortable margin. Their improved passing game, propelled by J.J. McCarthy's high completion rate, will likely be the catalyst for the win. On defense, the Wolverines have only allowed 23 total points and have yet to achieve a shutout. With Nebraska's quarterback banged up, they will be unable to rely on their running game as they had earlier in the season. Michigan will likely maintain a lead and secure a win by a margin of more than 17 points.

Written by Roycejacobs Published on 09/28/2023 Category: NCAAF Picks

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Michigan Wolverines-1,233 → -1,000Moved
  • Moneyline · Nebraska Cornhuskers+725 → +650Moved
  • Spread · Michigan Wolverines-18 (-110) → -17.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Nebraska Cornhuskers+18 (-110) → +17.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over40 (-110) → 39.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under40 (-110) → 39.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

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

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-09-24T22:36:19.596Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

• Nebraska's first two home games ended with double-digit victories • Suffered two losses in their season opener against Minnesota and Colorado, scoring low offensively • Quarterbacks Haarberg and Sims listed as questionable • Strongly rely on running with 5.5 yards per rush and 234.8 yards per game • Ranked #50 for defense, giving up an average of 18.5 points per game • Power ranking of 85 and #112 for offense, scoring an average of 19.67 per game • 2-2 overall and 2-2 against the spread (ATS) • Michigan went 0-3 (0-3 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Nebraska

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-11-12Nebraska Cornhuskers 3 · Michigan Wolverines 34
  • 2021-10-09Michigan Wolverines 32 · Nebraska Cornhuskers 29
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Michigan Wolverines defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 45-7

Michigan Wolverines defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 45-7 on September 30, 2023, a 38-point decision in the series. Michigan Wolverines' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 14-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Michigan Wolverines -17.5 (-110) spread, Michigan Wolverines covered, while the 52 combined points finished over the recorded total of 39.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • Drew_WestcottSpread · Michigan Wolverines -18 (-110)Win
  • ThetotalerSpread · Michigan Wolverines -18 (-110)Win
  • JtphamSpread · Nebraska Cornhuskers +17 (-110)Loss
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Michigan Wolverines -975Win
  • CoversSpread · Michigan Wolverines -17.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Nebraska Cornhuskers +17.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 39.75 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Michigan Wolverines -17.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 39.75 (-110)Win