Indiana Hoosiers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
Indiana Hoosiers5-0
Nebraska Cornhuskers5-0Two unbeaten Big Ten programs meet in Lincoln, with Indiana carrying one of the most dominant scoring margins in college football and Nebraska looking to prove its 5-0 start is the real thing.
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- Indiana is the road favorite at -7.5, with the fair price on the Hoosiers at -277 in the wider market.
- Indiana is 5-0 in 2026, Nebraska is 5-0 in 2026. Last season Indiana went 15-0; Nebraska went 7-6.
- Indiana won the last meeting 56-7 in Bloomington in 2024. Nebraska's last win in this series came in Lincoln in 2022.
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The Market and the Price
The spread sits at Indiana -7.5. That is a big number to lay on the road in a Big Ten rivalry game, and if you think the market is off, BettorEdge lets you post your own number and trade against the community. No vig means every cent of the line matters here.
The Form: Two Unbeaten Teams, Very Different Profiles
Indiana is averaging 44.2 points and allowing just 10.8 per game through five weeks, winning every contest by at least six points, with the closest result a 29-23 home win over Northwestern. Nebraska has put up 43.6 points per game but has given up 14.2, with their closest test a 31-13 win at Michigan State. Indiana was 15-0 last season; Nebraska went 7-6. The Hoosiers are playing like a team that picked up where it left off. Nebraska's unbeaten start is encouraging, but the resume is thinner.
Recent Meetings
In the last three meetings on record, Indiana leads 2-1. The most recent game, played October 2024 in Bloomington, ended 56-7 in Indiana's favor. Nebraska's last series win came in Lincoln in October 2022, 35-21. Indiana also won in Lincoln in 2019, 38-31. Saturday's game is back at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, where Nebraska has split results in this window.
How the Game Sets Up
Indiana comes in as a clear favorite even on the road, and the recent series record backs the spread's direction. Nebraska has not faced a defense as stingy as Indiana's this season, and the Cornhuskers' offense has not been tested at anything close to this level. For Nebraska to cover +7.5, they likely need to keep this game close into the fourth quarter. If you have a number in mind on either side, set it on BettorEdge and let the market come to you.
How to play it
The market prices Indiana as a decisive favorite, and recent history supports that lean, especially the 2024 result. Nebraska is at home and 5-0, which gives them some credibility for the backdoor cover at +7.5, but Indiana's defensive numbers this season are a genuine hurdle.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs North TexasW 52-16
- vs HowardW 55-0
- vs Western KentuckyW 38-0
- vs NorthwesternW 29-23
- at RutgersW 47-15
Went 15-0 in 2025. Current streak: W5. Home: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN.
- vs OhioW 49-21
- vs Bowling GreenW 56-7
- vs North DakotaW 34-7
- at Michigan StateW 31-13
- vs MarylandW 48-23
Went 7-6 in 2025. Current streak: W5. Home: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE.
Matchup history
Indiana Hoosiers and Nebraska Cornhuskers last played on Saturday, Oct 19, 2024, when the Indiana Hoosiers won 56–7. Over the last 3 meetings: Indiana Hoosiers 2, Nebraska Cornhuskers 1.
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Preseason scouting report
Indiana Hoosiers
- Starting QB from last season is gone. TCU transfer Josh Hoover is expected to start (3,472 yards, 29 TDs, 13 INTs)
- Top two RBs from last season are gone. Boston College transfer Turbo Richard is expected to start (749 yards, 9 TDs)
- Top two players in terms of receiving yards are gone, with the top returner being Charlie Becker (679 yards, 4 TDs). Michigan State transfer Nick Marsh is also expected to start (662 yards, 6 TDs).
- Returning three starting offensive lineman that allowed 25 sacks in 2025 (76th in CFB)
Nebraska Cornhuskers
- New defensive coordinator in Rob Aurich (San Diego State Defensive Coordinator and LB Coach)
- Starting QB from last season is gone. UNLV transfer Anthony Colandra (3,459 yards, 23 TDs, 9 INTs; 649 rushing yards, 10 rushing TDs)
- Starting RB from last season is gone, so returners Mekhi Nelson (147 yards, 2 TDs) and Isaiah Mozee (115 yards, 0 TDs) are expected to split carries
- Top two players in terms of receiving yards return in Nyziah Hunter (617 yards, 5 TDs) and Jacory Barney Jr. (484 yards, 5 TDs). UCLA transfer WR Kwazi Gilmer is expected to start (535 yards, 4 TDs)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Indiana Hoosiers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers start?+
Indiana Hoosiers at Nebraska Cornhuskers kicks off Saturday, Oct 10, 12:00 PM ET at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Indiana Hoosiers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?+
The Indiana Hoosiers are favored at -335 on the moneyline on BettorEdge and -7.5 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Indiana Hoosiers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?+
The spread is Indiana Hoosiers -7.5, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Indiana and Nebraska's records in 2026?+
The Indiana Hoosiers are 5-0 and the Nebraska Cornhuskers are 5-0 this season. Indiana is scoring 44.2 points a game and allowing 10.8; Nebraska is scoring 43.6 and allowing 14.2.
When did Indiana and Nebraska last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Oct 19, 2024, when Indiana Hoosiers won 56-7 at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN). Over the last 3 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Indiana has won 2 and Nebraska 1.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book, currently leaning toward the Indiana Hoosiers. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Oct 10, 12:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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