The Huskies will play the Cornhuskers on Saturday, September 16th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Watch this exciting Week 3 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023 college football season continues with Northern Illinois matching up against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Northern Illinois has a 99.33 conference power ranking for the 2023 season so far. The 2023 conference power ranking for Nebraska is 96.33.
- Away Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois currently has a 1-0 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season, ranking them 1st in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
- Home Nebraska - So far, Nebraska has a 0-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2023. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
- Points Scored - Northern Illinois ranks 5th (38) in the MAC Conference, with Nebraska currently ranking 7th (24) for points scored in the 2023 Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Northern Illinois stands 5th (38) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Nebraska sits at 3rd (49) in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2023 season.
- Team Records - Northern Illinois has a 1-1 regular season overall record, with Nebraska currently possessing a 0-2 regular season standing for the 2023 NCAAF season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Alrighty folks, hold on to your shamrocks because we've got a spastic showdown coming your way! This Saturday, September 16th, the Northern Illinois Huskies will be storming into Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers...and boy, oh boy, is this a crucial home game for Nebraska! (Talk about pressure!)
Now, even though it's only Week 3, Northern Illinois is strutting in with a 1-1 standing, while Nebraska's feeling the sting of a 0-2 start to their season. But hey, don't be fooled by those early numbers, because anything can happen in college football!
If you're a betting enthusiast like me, you'll want to head on over to SportsBetting3.com to review this game's prop bets and compare the odds below. (Yep, we've got all your gambling needs covered!) And let me tell ya, this battle is gonna be a wild one! Expect fireworks, touchdowns galore, and maybe even a leprechaun or two running around the field!
So, mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready for a heart-pounding clash at Memorial Stadium. Will Northern Illinois add another win to their record, or will Nebraska bounce back with a home victory? Tune in this Saturday to find out, folks! It's gonna be a game you won't want to miss!
Best Huskies at Cornhuskers Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Nebraska is a -13 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Northern Illinois is a +13 -110 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 42.5 -110 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 42.5 -110 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Nebraska is a -480 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Northern Illinois is a +360 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Underdog Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +13 Northern Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 13. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.
Favorite Nebraska - Nebraska bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -13 Nebraska favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 13. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Northern Illinois at Nebraska Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 3 | Northern Illinois vs Nebraska Saturday, September 16th, 2023 | NEB 35, NIU 11 Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) | Nebraska by 24 |
| 2019 Week 3 | Northern Illinois vs Nebraska Saturday, September 14th, 2019 | NEB 44, NIU 8 Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) | Nebraska by 36 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Nebraska | 3-6 | 0.333 | 5 | 7 | 216 | 219 | 4-3 | 1-4 | L4 |
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| Northern Illinois | 5-3 | 0.625 | 6 | 6 | 303 | 254 | 3-3 | 3-3 | W2 |
Northern Illinois & Nebraska Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets here.
Northern Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Northern Illinois YR: futures available
Nebraska Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Nebraska YR: futures available
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Northern Illinois vs Boston College | NIU 27, BC 24 (OT) Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Southern Illinois vs Northern Illinois | SIU 14, NIU 11 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Northern Illinois vs Nebraska | NEB 35, NIU 11 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Tulsa vs Northern Illinois | TLSA 22, NIU 14 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Northern Illinois vs Toledo | TOL 35, NIU 33 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Northern Illinois vs Akron | NIU 55, AKR 14 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Ohio vs Northern Illinois | NIU 23, OHIO 13 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois | NIU 20, EMU 13 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan | CMU 37, NIU 31 Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Ball State vs Northern Illinois | BALL 20, NIU 17 Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois | NIU 24, WMU 0 Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Northern Illinois vs Kent State | NIU 37, KENT 27 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Arkansas State vs Northern Illinois Camellia Bowl | Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 12:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Nebraska vs Minnesota | MINN 13, NEB 10 Thursday, August 31st, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Nebraska vs Colorado | COLO 36, NEB 14 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Northern Illinois vs Nebraska | NEB 35, NIU 11 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Louisiana Tech vs Nebraska | NEB 28, LT 14 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Michigan vs Nebraska | MICH 45, NEB 7 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Nebraska vs Illinois | NEB 20, ILL 7 Friday, October 6th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Northwestern vs Nebraska | NEB 17, NU 9 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Purdue vs Nebraska | NEB 31, PUR 14 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Nebraska vs Michigan State | MSU 20, NEB 17 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Maryland vs Nebraska | MD 13, NEB 10 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Nebraska vs Wisconsin | WIS 24, NEB 17 (OT) Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Iowa vs Nebraska | IOWA 13, NEB 10 Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Northern Illinois vs Nebraska College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Northern Illinois vs Nebraska Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northern Illinois vs Nebraska Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.