The Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) will face off against their Big Ten-rival, the Purdue Boilermakers (1-2) in a matchup on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Ross-Ade Stadium. The Cornhuskers are notable favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 10.5 points. The over/under in this outing is 47 points.
Nebraska vs. Purdue Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Cornhuskers (-10.5)
Moneyline: Cornhuskers (-395), Boilermakers (+310)
Total: 47 points
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How to Watch Nebraska vs. Purdue
When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana
TV: Peacock
Live Stream: Watch this game on Peacock
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Nebraska 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
261.8 (1047) |
45 |
Rush yards |
140.5 (562) |
87 |
Points scored |
31.5 (126) |
52 |
Pass yards against |
192.5 (770) |
57 |
Rush yards against |
94.3 (377) |
23 |
Points allowed |
12.8 (51) |
17 |
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Nebraska 2024 Betting Info
The Cornhuskers have won two games against the spread this season.
Nebraska has a 1-0-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 10.5 points or more this season.
So far this season, just one of the Cornhuskers games has hit the over.
The average total in Cornhuskers games this season is 2.5 more points than the over/under of 47 in this game.
Nebraska Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
49.5 |
49.5 |
|
Implied Total AVG |
34.5 |
34.5 |
|
ATS Record |
2-1-1 |
2-1-1 |
0-0-0 |
Over/Under Record |
1-3-0 |
1-3-0 |
0-0-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
3-1 |
3-1 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-0 |
0-0 |
0-0 |
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Nebraska’s Offense vs. Purdue’s Defense (2024)
Nebraska averages 0.5 points per play (25th in the FBS) compared to the 0.5 per play Purdue gives up (107th in college football).
The Cornhuskers are 16th in the FBS in third-down percentage (51%) and will be facing the 89th-ranked Boilermakers defense in that category (39.5%).
Nebraska has the 59th-ranked offense in the FBS (31.5 points per game), and will be facing Purdue’s 119th-ranked defense (34.7 ppg).
Purdue 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
171.7 (515) |
111 |
Rush yards |
183 (549) |
49 |
Points scored |
25.7 (77) |
105 |
Pass yards against |
123.3 (370) |
9 |
Rush yards against |
269 (807) |
132 |
Points allowed |
34.7 (104) |
119 |
Purdue 2024 Betting Info
The Boilermakers have no wins against the spread this year.
Nebraska has a 1-0-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 10.5 points or more this season.
All two Boilermakers games have gone over the point total this year.
The average point total in Cornhuskers games this year is 2.5 more points than the total of 47 in this matchup.
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Purdue Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
49.6 |
52.5 |
45.6 |
Implied Total AVG |
28.0 |
29.1 |
26.4 |
ATS Record |
4-8-0 |
2-5-0 |
2-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
7-5-0 |
5-2-0 |
2-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
2-1 |
2-1 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
2-6 |
1-3 |
1-3 |
Purdue’s Offense vs. Nebraska’s Defense (2024)
The Boilermakers’ offense is 91st in the FBS at 25.7 points per game. They will be up against the Cornhuskers’ defense which gives up 12.8 per game (17th in college football).
The Boilermakers’ offense is 95th in college football averaging 354.7 yards per game, while Nebraska ranks 30th in yards allowed (286.8).
The Boilermakers average 171.7 yards through the air per game (111th in the FBS). The Cornhuskers rank 57th, giving up 192.5 passing yards.
Purdue is 95th in the FBS in red-zone percentage (80%), and will be facing Nebraska’s 42nd-ranked red-zone defense (77.8%).
Nebraska vs. Purdue Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Nebraska vs. Purdue is the Cornhuskers (-395 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we pick the over at 47 points.