Big Ten foes meet when the Iowa Hawkeyes (7-4) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-4) square off on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE).

The Hawkeyes are the favorites (-6) in their matchup versus the Cornhuskers, with the over/under at 39.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Hawkeyes are -233 and the Cornhuskers are +192.)

Read on for our betting primer for this this matchup between the Hawkeyes and the Cornhuskers, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

Iowa vs. Nebraska betting lines

• Spread favorite: Hawkeyes (-6)
• Moneyline: Hawkeyes (-233), Cornhuskers (+192)
• Total: 39.5 points
• TV Channel: CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Iowa vs. Nebraska betting info and stats

Iowa has an against-the-spread record of 7-3-1 this season. Iowa has covered the spread two times when favored by at least 6 points (a 2-2 ATS record). Iowa is 6-0 in the six games this season it has been favored on the moneyline. Nebraska is 4-6-1 against the spread through 11 opportunities this season. Nebraska has not covered the spread in games it was an underdog by at least 6 points (0-1). Nebraska has a 1-3 record this year in games it hs been moneyline underdogs.

Iowa vs. Nebraska recent stats and trends

Iowa Hawkeyes

• Iowa is 2-1 against the spread and 1-2 overall in its last three matchups.
• In each of those games, the final combined score was under the set total.
• Iowa’s last three outings have ended with an average of 44.2 points scored. That’s 4.7 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Nebraska Cornhuskers

• Nebraska has covered the spread twice in its past three contests while putting up a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
• Nebraska’s past three outings have ended with an average of 50.0 points scored. That’s 10.5 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Iowa vs. Nebraska key players

Iowa Hawkeyes

• Mark Gronowski has thrown for 1,363 yards, completing 62.9% of his passes and collecting seven touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He’s also run for 427 yards (38.8 ypg) on 107 carries with 13 rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Kamari Moulton, has carried the ball 138 times for 690 yards (76.7 per game), scoring two times.
• Jacob Gill has hauled in 22 receptions for 260 yards (23.6 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone one time as a receiver.
• Sam Phillips has put up a 249-yard season so far, hauling in 14 passes on 23 targets.
• DJ Vonnahme has racked up 19 catches for 197 yards, an average of 24.6 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
• Max Llewellyn has racked up 6.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 7.0 TFL and 22 tackles.
• Iowa’s top-tackler, Karson Sharar, has 72 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and two sacks this year.
• Zach Lutmer leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 61 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.

Nebraska Cornhuskers

• Dylan Raiola leads Nebraska with 2,002 yards on 181-of-250 passing with 18 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
• Emmett Johnson has run for 1,234 yards on 222 carries so far this year while scoring 11 times on the ground. He’s also added 44 catches, totaling 348 yards and three touchdowns in the passing game.
• Kwinten Ives has racked up 16 carries and totaled 119 yards with two touchdowns while also gaining 43 yards through the air .
• Nyziah Hunter’s 611 receiving yards (55.5 yards per game) are a team high. He has 42 catches on 65 targets with five touchdowns.
• Jacory Barney Jr. has caught 42 passes and compiled 458 receiving yards (41.6 per game) with four touchdowns.
• Dane Key’s 32 catches (on 53 targets) have netted him 408 yards (37.1 ypg) and five touchdowns.
• Williams Nwaneri leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 27 tackles.
• Nebraska’s top-tackler, Javin Wright, has 71 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
• DeShon Singleton leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 61 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.