Nebraska vs. Cincinnati: Expert Predictions and Betting Odds for Week 1 of College Football 2025
This article covers the upcoming college football game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Cincinnati Bearcats, along with expert picks and betting odds.
Nebraska vs. Cincinnati: Expert Predictions and Betting Odds for Week 1 of College Football 2025
SportsLine expert Matt Severance has revealed his picks for the upcoming match between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Nebraska vs. Cincinnati
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will face the Cincinnati Bearcats in their season opener on Thursday evening at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri. This marks the 11th time Nebraska has played a game in Kansas City. In 2024, the Bearcats finished their season with a record of 5-7, while the Cornhuskers ended 7-6. The match is scheduled for kickoff at 9 p.m. ET.
Historically, Nebraska leads the series with a record of 1-0, although the two teams last met over a century ago in 1906. Currently, Nebraska is favored to win by 6.5 points according to the latest odds from SportsLine, with the projected over-under set at 53 total points.
Before placing any bets or making picks for the Nebraska vs. Cincinnati game, be sure to check expert recommendations from Matt Severance, known for his deep knowledge of Nebraska football.
Match Details:
- Nebraska vs. Cincinnati Spread: Nebraska -6.5
- Over/Under: 53 points
- Moneyline: Nebraska -258, Cincinnati +209
Player Insights:
Dylan Raiola returns as the starting quarterback for Nebraska. Over the last season, he completed 67.1% of his passes for 2,819 yards, totaling 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
Emmett Johnson, the leading returning running back for Nebraska, gained notable statistics last season with an average of 5.1 yards per carry across 117 attempts. He also had 39 receptions for a total of 286 yards and two touchdowns.
On the other hand, Brendan Sorsby, the starting quarterback for Cincinnati, had an impressive 2024 season, completing 64% of his passes and accumulating 2,813 passing yards, contributing 18 touchdowns to his team’s performance.
The top returning running back for Cincinnati, Evan Pryor, achieved six touchdowns and averaged 7.5 yards per carry.
Expert Picks:
Check back to see the latest picks at SportsLine, with expert insights from Severance who boasts an impressive track record with Nebraska-related picks, returning over $1,080 to players following his recommendations.
