The Nebraska Cornhuskers (0-0) are a massive 27.5-point favorite heading into their matchup on Saturday, August 31, 2024 against the UTEP Miners (0-0). The game has a 48.5-point over/under.
The Cornhuskers failed to qualify for a bowl game last year after going 5-7 during the regular season. They scored 18 points per game (123rd in college football), and allowed 18.3 (13th). Last year the Miners went 3-9 and failed to qualify for a bowl game. Offensively, they averaged 19.9 points per game (119th in college football), and they conceded 28.5 per game (88th in college football) on defense.
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Nebraska vs. UTEP Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in Lincoln, Nebraska
- TV: FOX
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
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| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | -27.5 (-109) | -4545 | +1560 | 48.5 | -110 | -110 |
Nebraska vs. UTEP Prediction
- Pick ATS:
UTEP (+27.5)
- Pick OU: Under (48.5)
- Prediction: Nebraska 30, UTEP 13
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Nebraska vs. UTEP Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Cornhuskers 38, Miners 10.
- The Cornhuskers have a 97.8% chance to win this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Miners hold a 6.0% implied probability.
- Nebraska covered four times in 12 games with a spread last season.
- UTEP went 5-6-0 ATS last season.
Nebraska vs. UTEP: 2023 Stats Comparison
| Nebraska | UTEP | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 18 (123) | 19.9 (120) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 18.3 (7) | 28.5 (76) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 31 (132) | 18 (64) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 14 (105) | 12 (117) |
Nebraska 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Heinrich Haarberg | QB | 967 YDS (49%) / 7 TD / 7 INT 483 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 40.3 RUSH YPG |
| Anthony Grant | RB | 413 YDS / 3 TD / 34.4 YPG / 4 YPC |
| Emmett Johnson | RB | 411 YDS / 2 TD / 34.3 YPG / 4.6 YPC |
| Thomas Fidone II | TE | 25 REC / 260 YDS / 4 TD / 21.7 YPG |
| Isaac Gifford | DB | 77 TKL / 4 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| Luke Reimer | LB | 46 TKL / 6 TFL / 5 SACK |
| Jimari Butler | LB | 34 TKL / 5 TFL / 5.5 SACK |
| Omar Brown | DB | 43 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
UTEP 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Akharaiyi | WR | 48 REC / 1,033 YDS / 7 TD / 86.1 YPG |
| Deion Hankins | RB | 812 YDS / 5 TD / 67.7 YPG / 5.2 YPC |
| Torrance Burgess Jr. | RB | 620 YDS / 2 TD / 51.7 YPG / 5 YPC 17 REC / 227 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 18.9 REC YPG |
| Cade McConnell | QB | 1,437 YDS (53.5%) / 6 TD / 4 INT |
| Tyrice Knight | LB | 125 TKL / 11 TFL / 3.5 SACK |
| James Neal | LB | 81 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT |
| Maurice Westmoreland | DL | 38 TKL / 8 TFL / 7.5 SACK |
| Praise Amaewhule | DL | 33 TKL / 4 TFL / 5 SACK / 1 INT |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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