IU football game six: Early odds, projections, and details for Nebraska
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Key Points:
- Indiana Hoosiers (5-0, ranked No. 5/7) will face Nebraska Huskers (5-0) on Saturday at Noon ET in Lincoln, Nebraska, marking a challenging road game against a strong opponent at Memorial Stadium.
- Nebraska, coached by Matt Rhule in his fourth season, is enjoying its best start since 2016 with dominant wins and a 2-0 Big Ten record; the Huskers average 43.6 points per game and allow 14.2 points defensively.
- Indiana leads the all-time series against Nebraska 11-9-3, including a recent 56-7 home victory in 2024; however, Nebraska won the last game in Lincoln in 2022, and the matchup features the nation’s longest sellout streak and Indiana’s longest winning streak.
- Oddsmakers favor Indiana by about 7 points, with ESPN’s FPI model giving Indiana a 69.2% chance to win and SP+ projecting a 31-24 victory; weather is expected to be sunny with potential wind concerns.
- Tickets and parking for the game remain available through Nebraska and StubHub, with additional IU football coverage accessible via The Daily Hoosier’s platforms on social media.
