Two close losses
Nebraska’s two latest results were three-point losses, first at home to Indiana and then on the road at Oregon.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers
Cornhuskers at Illini odds, injury report and pick ·
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Cornhuskers −4.5Total 50.5Cornhuskers ML −201Lines at 7:15 PM CT
Cornhuskers team intelligence
The Cornhuskers: what our research says
Written Sat Oct 31, before the Huskies game.
Nebraska enters tonight 4-2, with a 3-1 home split and a 1-1 road split. The Huskers opened the supplied schedule with four wins, including a 56-7 result against Bowling Green and a 48-23 win over Maryland. Their last two games were closer: they fell 17-20 to Indiana and 14-17 at Oregon.
Right nowLost 3 straight
Nebraska is 4-2, with a 3-1 home record and a 1-1 road record. The Huskers won their first four games in the supplied results, including 48-23 against Maryland and 31-13 at Michigan State, then lost 17-20 to Indiana and 14-17 at Oregon. Both losses were decided by three points.
The market
- Cornhuskers spread−5.5 → −4.5
- Total49.5 → 50.5
The news
Colandrea’s return
Quarterback Anthony Colandrea agreed to return to Nebraska for the 2027 season. He has thrown 14 touchdowns against four interceptions and rushed for 334 yards and four scores this season.
Defensive availability
The Huskers’ latest game notes highlighted their defense on third down, including holding Oregon to 3 conversions on 17 attempts. Nebraska’s availability report lists several defensive players out, including Anthony Jones Jr. and Jamir Conn.
Changes in the rotation
Nebraska’s injury list includes running back Vincent Genatone, who is out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle, and Jamir Conn, who is out with a lower-leg injury. Isaiah Mozee is available after a lower-leg issue, while Jamal Rule is listed as questionable in an unofficial update.
Injuries
Cornhuskers
- Anthony Jones Jr.Out
- Gabe MooreOut
- Gunnar GottulaOut
- Jacob BowerOut
- Jamir ConnOut
- Jase ReynoldsOut
- Kahmir PrescottOut
- Larry MilesOut
- +2 more
Illini
- CJ ChristianOut
- Christian MossOut
- Jordan WashingtonOut
- Landen HatchettOut
- Quaid CarrOut
- Ramzak FrueanOut
- Ansu SanoeDoubtful
- Jake FloresDoubtful
- +2 more
The matchup
Cornhuskers projected starters
- Anthony ColandreaQB
- Isaiah MozeeRB
- Nyziah HunterWR
- Kwazi GilmerWR
- Jacory Barney Jr. (slot WR)
- Luke LindenmeyerTE
- Elijah PritchettLT
- Paul MubengaLG
- Justin EvansC
- Brendan BlackRG
- Tree BabaladeRT
- Cameron LenhardtDE
- Owen StoudmireNT
- Jahsear WhittingtonDT
- Kade PietrzakDE
- Owen ChamblissLB
- Vincent Shavers Jr.LB
- Victor Evans IIICB
- Andrew MarshallCB
- Justyn RhettS
- Dwayne McDougle IIIS
- Donovan Jones (nickel)
Illini projected starters
- Demond Williams Jr.QB
- Brian Bonner Jr.RB
- Chris LawsonWR
- Rashid WilliamsWR
- Dezmen Roebuck (slot WR)
- Decker DeGraafTE
- Kodi GreeneLT
- John MillsLG
- Kolt DieterichC
- Champ TaulealeaRG
- Drew AzzopardiRT
- Jacob LaneDE
- Elinneus DavisDT
- Derek Colman-BrusaDT
- Russell Davis IIDE
- Zaydrius Rainey-SaleLB
- Jacob ManuLB
- Dylan RobinsonCB
- Emmanuel KarnleyCB
- Alex McLaughlinS
- Rylon Dillard-AllenS
- Rahshawn Clark (nickel)
Updated The full read
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Cornhuskers at Illini odds
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Our Cornhuskers picks, graded
Wins and losses8–4 on Cornhuskers games this season · 66.7%
- 58Full Game Money Line: Washington Huskies +260Sat 10/31win+5.9%
- 73Full Game Game Total: Under 49.5 −110Sat 10/31win
- 44Full Game Money Line: Nebraska Cornhuskers +216Sat 10/17loss+3.3%
- 521st Half Spread: Nebraska Cornhuskers +4 −110Sat 10/17win+4.9%
- 581st Half Game Total: Under 27.5 −125Sat 10/17win+1 pt
- 66Full Game Game Total: Over 51.5 −110Sat 10/10loss
- 66Full Game Player Prop: Kwazi Gilmer Receiving Yards under 61.5 −114Sat 10/3loss
- 32Full Game Game Total: Under 52.5 −110Sat 10/3loss
- 53Full Game Spread: Nebraska Cornhuskers -14.5 −105Sat 10/3win
- 74Full Game Team Total: Michigan State Spartans Under 21.5 −120Sat 9/26win
- 45Full Game Spread: Nebraska Cornhuskers -28.5 Sat 9/12win
- 911st Half Game Total: Over 24.5 +101Sat 9/5win
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Results and against the spread
4–3 · 4–1 ATSRecord
4–3
Against the spread
4–1
Form, last 5
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Last game
L 10-17vs Huskies
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10/31 | vs Washington Huskies | L 10-17 | −7.5 | Missed |
| Sat 10/17 | at Oregon Ducks | L 14-17 | +6.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/10 | vs Indiana Hoosiers | L 17-20 | +9 | Covered |
| Sat 10/3 | vs Maryland Terrapins | W 48-23 | −15.5 | Covered |
| Sat 9/26 | at Michigan State Spartans | W 31-13 | −6.5 | Covered |
Spread is the Cornhuskers’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
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The full read on the Cornhuskers
Written Sat Oct 31, before the Huskies game.
Season so far
Nebraska is 4-2, with a 3-1 home record and a 1-1 road record. The Huskers won their first four games in the supplied results, including 48-23 against Maryland and 31-13 at Michigan State, then lost 17-20 to Indiana and 14-17 at Oregon. Both losses were decided by three points.
The read
Nebraska enters tonight 4-2, with a 3-1 home split and a 1-1 road split. The Huskers opened the supplied schedule with four wins, including a 56-7 result against Bowling Green and a 48-23 win over Maryland. Their last two games were closer: they fell 17-20 to Indiana and 14-17 at Oregon.
Nebraska held the Ducks to 3 conversions on 17 third-down attempts. Against Indiana, Anthony Colandrea’s 39-yard touchdown run helped Nebraska take a 17-6 lead, but the Huskers finished on the losing side of a 20-17 result.
Colandrea is the focal point of the offense and has agreed to return for the 2027 season. This season he has thrown 14 touchdowns with four interceptions and added 334 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. The coaching staff includes head coach Matt Rhule, offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen and defensive coordinator Rob Aurich.
Availability reshapes both sides of the lineup. Nebraska lists right tackle Gunnar Gottula, defensive end Anthony Jones Jr. and safety Jamir Conn out; projected replacements include Tree Babalade, Kade Pietrzak and Justyn Rhett. Mozee is available, and Shavers is probable. Washington’s report lists Hatchett and Fruean out, while Williams is probable. The Huskers’ staff has highlighted Washington’s vertical passing game as a preparation priority.
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Cornhuskers questions, answered
Is there a Cornhuskers pick tonight?
Yes. Our Cornhuskers pick for Cornhuskers at Illini was released before kickoff at Signal strength 69. Unlock it in the Terminal.
What is the Cornhuskers' record this season?
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 4-2: 3-1 at home and 1-1 on the road.
Who is on the Cornhuskers injury report?
The Cornhuskers list Anthony Jones Jr. (Out), Gabe Moore (Out), Gunnar Gottula (Out), Jacob Bower (Out), Jamir Conn (Out), Jase Reynolds (Out), Kahmir Prescott (Out), Larry Miles (Out), Vincent Genatone (Out), Vincent Shavers Jr. (Probable), Isaiah Mozee (Available), Riley Van Poppel (Available), Jamal Rule (Questionable).