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No. 4 Ohio State Looks to Bounce Back vs. Nebraska

The Big Ten conference rival Nebraska and Ohio State are set to renew hostilities when they meet at Ohio Stadium.

(Photo by Getty Images) Will Howard

Nebraska (5-2-0) at Ohio State (5-1-0)

  • When: Oct 26 2024, 12:00 PM
  • Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
  • Where to watch: FOX

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

Nebraska @ Ohio State (#4)
Moneyline

Nebraska   +1200
Ohio State (#4)   -4000

Nebraska @ Ohio State (#4)
Point Spread

Nebraska   26.0 (-110)
Ohio State (#4)   -26.0 (-110)

Nebraska @ Ohio State (#4)
Total

Over   48.5 (-105)
Under   48.5 (-115)

Passing Team Leaders:
Nebraska: Dylan Raiola 1579 Yds
Ohio State: Will Howard 1574 Yds

Team Stats

Nebraska   Ohio State
5-2 Record 5-1
1-1 Away & Home 4-0
4-2-1 ATS 3-3-0
2-5-0 O/U 4-2-0

Last Matchup:
Ohio State 26-17, November 6th, 2021

Game Preview

With college basketball season close, Nebraska and Ohio State are focused on a different kind of rebound. Both teams, coming off tough losses, are ready to reset as they prepare for a Saturday clash in Columbus.

Nebraska (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) suffered a humbling 56-7 defeat at Indiana last weekend. Coach Matt Rhule hopes the loss is a wake-up call for his squad, who seemed unprepared for the challenge. Rhule acknowledged, "If anything, 56-7 should snap you back to reality," emphasizing the need for his players to rise to the occasion against the No. 4 Buckeyes.

The Buckeyes (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) are rebounding from a close 32-31 loss to No. 1 Oregon. Still in control of their playoff destiny, Ohio State knows that a second loss could derail their goals. Coach Ryan Day emphasized the importance of refocusing for the second half of the season, saying, "We’ve got to go play our best football here in the second half."

Nebraska is determined to avoid another end-of-season collapse, as they missed bowl eligibility last year by losing their final four games. Rhule sees this matchup as a critical "gut check" for the Cornhuskers, especially to shake off the "here we go again" mentality that has plagued the program.

Ohio State’s defense struggled against Oregon, allowing nearly 500 yards without pressuring quarterback Dillon Gabriel. Coach Day admits that increasing pressure on Nebraska’s freshman QB, Dylan Raiola, is a top priority. Raiola, who initially committed to Ohio State before joining Nebraska, has shown potential but also vulnerability, throwing three picks against Indiana.

With both teams eager to reset, this Big Ten showdown offers intriguing opportunities for bettors considering point spreads, turnovers, and player performance props as Ohio State and Nebraska aim to bounce back.

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NCAA Football Parlay Picks & Predictions

Final Score: Ohio State 34-13
The Pick: Nebraska +26 & Under 48½ (-115)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $364

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