The Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-1) host a Big Ten battle against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-0) on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE).
The game is on Fox Sports 1, if you’re looking for how to watch.
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When is Nebraska vs. Rutgers and when does it start?
This game between the Cornhuskers and Scarlet Knights will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024. You can expect the kickoff at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Nebraska vs. Rutgers
The Cornhuskers and Scarlet Knights will hit the gridiron at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) for this matchup on Oct. 5, and if you want to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Nebraska Stats & Insights
The Cornhuskers defeated the Purdue Boilermakers 28-10 in their last outing.
Nebraska has the 63rd-ranked offense this season (402.8 yards per game), and has been even better on the other side of the ball, ranking 19th-best with just 274.2 yards allowed per game.
Offensively, the Cornhuskers rank 45th in the FBS with 258.2 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 44th in passing yards allowed per contest (188.8).
Defensively, Nebraska has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 14th-best by giving up only 85.4 per game. The Cornhuskers rank 87th on offense (144.6 rushing yards per game).
On the defensive side of the ball, the Cornhuskers have been a top-25 unit, ranking ninth-best by surrendering only 12.2 points per game. They rank 63rd on offense (30.8 points per game).
Rutgers Stats & Insights
The Scarlet Knights are coming off of a victory over the Washington Huskies by the score of 21-18.
Rutgers ranks 48th with 428.0 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 68th with 352.3 total yards allowed per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
From an offensive standpoint, the Scarlet Knights are accumulating 190.3 passing yards per contest (98th-ranked). They rank 36th in the FBS on defense (179.5 passing yards allowed per game).
Rutgers’ run defense ranks 98th in the FBS with 172.8 rushing yards allowed per game, but it has been carried by its offense, which ranks 12th-best by compiling 237.8 rushing yards per game.
In terms of points scored the Scarlet Knights rank 37th in the FBS (35.0 points per game), and they are 28th defensively (16.3 points allowed per game).
Nebraska Key Players to Watch
Dylan Raiola leads Nebraska with 1,211 passing yards (242.2 ypg) on 99-of-141 passing with nine touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season.
The team’s top rusher, Dante Dowdell, has carried the ball 60 times for 277 yards (55.4 per game), with four touchdowns this year.
This season Emmett Johnson has rushed for 174 yards (34.8 per game) on 21 carries with one touchdown, while also catching six passes for 83 yards (16.6 per game).
Isaiah Neyor’s 291 receiving yards (58.2 yards per game) lead the team. He has 17 receptions with four touchdowns.
Jahmal Banks has caught 20 passes for 252 yards (50.4 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
Jaylen Lloyd’s four catches have netted him 137 yards (27.4 ypg).
Rutgers Key Players to Watch
Athan Kaliakmanis leads Rutgers with 761 passing yards (190.3 ypg) on 59-of-96 passing with seven touchdowns compared to one interception this season. He also adds 67 rushing yards (16.8 ypg) on 20 carries.
Kyle Monangai’s team-high 589 rushing yards (147.3 per game) have come on 97 carries, with six touchdowns this year.
This season Samuel Brown V has taken 33 carries for 172 yards (43.0 per game) and three touchdowns.
Dymere Miller’s 227 receiving yards (56.8 yards per game) lead the team. He has 15 receptions with one touchdown.
Ian Strong has caught 12 passes for 186 yards (46.5 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
Kenny Fletcher’s 16 catches have netted him 122 yards (30.5 ypg) and two touchdowns.
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