The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-2) take on a conference opponent when they host the Northwestern Wildcats (5-2) on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in a Big Ten showdown.

The Cornhuskers are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7.5) against the Wildcats. The over/under for this matchup is 44.5 points.

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this contest between the Cornhuskers and the Wildcats, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

Nebraska vs. Northwestern betting lines

• Spread favorite: Cornhuskers (-7.5)
• Moneyline: Cornhuskers (-292), Wildcats (+234)
• Total: 44.5 points
• TV Channel: FOX Sports 1
• Live Stream: Fubo

Nebraska vs. Northwestern betting info and stats

Nebraska has two wins against the spread this season (2-5-0). Nebraska has covered the spread two times this season when listed as a favorite by at least 7.5 points. Nebraska has been named as moneyline favorites six times this season, and has put up a 5-1 record in those matchups. Northwestern has a 5-2-0 record against the spread this season. When Northwestern is an underdog by 7.5 points or more, it is 2-0 ATS. Northwestern’s record is 1-2 when playing as the underdog this year.

Nebraska vs. Northwestern recent stats and trends

Nebraska Cornhuskers

• Nebraska is winless against the spread (0-3) and 2-1 overall during its last three contests.
• Nebraska and its opponents have combined to hit the over twice in those games.
• The past three Nebraska games averaged 3.3 more points (47.8) than this matchup’s over/under.

Northwestern Wildcats

• Northwestern has covered the spread in each of its last three games, while going 2-1 overall.
• Northwestern and its opponents have combined to hit the over one time in those games.
• The past three Northwestern games averaged 1.7 more points (46.2) than this matchup’s point total.

Nebraska vs. Northwestern key players

Nebraska Cornhuskers

• Dylan Raiola has thrown for 1,770 yards (252.9 ypg) to lead Nebraska, completing 72.8% of his passes and collecting 16 touchdown passes compared to five interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Emmett Johnson, has carried the ball 119 times for 713 yards (101.9 per game), scoring seven times. He’s also caught 29 passes for 167 yards and one touchdown.
• Kwinten Ives has carried the ball 16 times for 119 yards (59.5 per game) and two touchdowns while also racking up 43 yards through the air.
• Nyziah Hunter’s 455 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 42 times and has collected 27 catches and four touchdowns.
• Jacory Barney Jr. has grabbed 27 passes while averaging 52.1 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
• Dane Key has hauled in 20 receptions for 269 yards, an average of 38.4 yards per game. He’s scored four times as a receiver this season.
• Dasan McCullough has 2.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 14 tackles.
• Javin Wright, Nebraska’s top tackler, has 50 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
• DeShon Singleton has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 29 tackles and two passes defended to his name.

Northwestern Wildcats

• Preston Stone has thrown for 1,213 yards on 59.4% passing while collecting 10 touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Caleb Komolafe, has carried the ball 107 times for 483 yards (69.0 per game) with five touchdowns.
• Joseph Himon II has run for 360 yards across 73 carries.
• Griffin Wilde leads his squad with 516 receiving yards on 36 receptions with four touchdowns.
• Hayden Eligon II has caught 11 passes and compiled 158 receiving yards (26.3 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Hunter Welcing’s 18 targets have resulted in 12 grabs for 127 yards and two touchdowns.
• Anto Saka has racked up 3.0 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 1.0 TFL and eight tackles.
• Northwestern’s top-tackler, Robert Fitzgerald, has 59 tackles and 2.0 TFL this year.
• Mac Uihlein leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 51 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three passes defended.