The Wildcats will play the Cornhuskers on Saturday, October 21st, 2023. The matchup takes place at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on BTN.
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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
We're now well into the 2023 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between Northwestern and Nebraska taking place at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Northwestern has a 97.67 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Nebraska is 98.33.
- Away Northwestern - Heading into Week 8, Northwestern currently has a 0-2 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Nebraska - Nebraska has a 2-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2023 Week 8 matchup, they rank 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Like the Northwestern away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, Northwestern ranks 5th (132) in the Big Ten Conference, with Nebraska currently ranking 7th (114) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2023, Northwestern stands 3rd (164) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Nebraska sits at 5th (126) in the Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2023 season so far.
- Team Records - Northwestern has a 3-3 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with Nebraska currently 3-3 for the 2023 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild ride as the Northwestern faces the Nebraska in an epic Week 8 showdown... This highly anticipated game will take place at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE... According to the SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Northwestern holds a solid 97.67 while Nebraska is slightly ahead with 98.33... Both teams currently stand at 3-3, setting the stage for a thrilling battle on the field...
The Northwestern will be determined to climb the rankings and secure a victory... Meanwhile, Nebraska will be looking to extend their winning streak... This game is a must-watch for college football fans, with both teams hungry for a win...
If you're feeling lucky, bet this game at BetWay, BetRivers, or BetMGM... For more excitement, review this game's prop bets and compare the odds below... It's bound to be a nail-biter until the very last second as these teams fight for victory... Don't miss out on the action!
Best Wildcats at Cornhuskers Odds
| Underdog Northwestern | Favorite Nebraska |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Northwestern | Favorite Nebraska |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Nebraska is a -10.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northwestern is a +11 -112 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 40.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 40.5 -109 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $109 to win $100 betting the under.
Nebraska is a -435 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Northwestern is a +340 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Northwestern
Nebraska
10/21/23 3:30pm EDT | +10.5 -105-10.5 -115 |
Underdog Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +10.5 Northwestern underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Nebraska - Nebraska bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -10.5 Nebraska favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Northwestern 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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Northwestern
Nebraska
First Team To Score
10/21/23 3:30pm EDT | +195-250Bet |
Northwestern
Nebraska
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/21/23 3:30pm EDT | +200-300+10000Bet |
Northwestern
Nebraska
Game to Overtime
10/21/23 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1150No -10000Bet |
Northwestern
Nebraska
Both Teams Score 10+
10/21/23 3:30pm EDT | Yes -225No +175Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Northwestern
Nebraska
Both Teams Score 20+
10/21/23 3:30pm EDT | Yes +310No -450Bet |
Northwestern
Nebraska
Both Teams Score 30+
10/21/23 3:30pm EDT | Yes +2200No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 8 | Northwestern vs Nebraska Saturday, October 21st, 2023 | NEB 17, NU 9 Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) | Nebraska by 8 |
| 2022 Week 1 | Nebraska vs Northwestern Saturday, August 27th, 2022 | NU 31, NEB 28 Aviva Stadium | Northwestern by 3 |
| 2021 Week 5 | Northwestern vs Nebraska Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 | NEB 56, NU 7 Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) | Nebraska by 49 |
| 2020 Week 10 | Nebraska vs Northwestern Saturday, November 7th, 2020 | NW 21, NEB 13 Ryan Field | Northwestern by 8 |
| 2019 Week 6 | Northwestern vs Nebraska Saturday, October 5th, 2019 | NEB 13, NW 10 Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) | Nebraska by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Northwestern | 5-4 | 0.556 | 8 | 5 | 287 | 293 | 5-1 | 2-3 | W4 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 0.333 | 5 | 7 | 216 | 219 | 4-3 | 1-4 | L4 |
Northwestern & Nebraska Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Northwestern Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Northwestern | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Nebraska | +20000 Bet | +15000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Northwestern vs Rutgers | RUTG 24, NU 7 Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | UTEP vs Northwestern | NU 38, UTEP 7 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Northwestern vs Duke | DUKE 38, NU 14 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Minnesota vs Northwestern | NU 37, MINN 34 (OT) Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Penn State vs Northwestern | PSU 41, NU 13 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Howard vs Northwestern | NU 23, HOW 20 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Northwestern vs Nebraska | NEB 17, NU 9 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Maryland vs Northwestern | NU 33, MD 27 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Iowa vs Northwestern | IOWA 10, NU 7 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Northwestern vs Wisconsin | NU 24, WIS 10 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Purdue vs Northwestern | NU 23, PUR 15 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Northwestern vs Illinois | NU 45, ILL 43 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Utah vs Northwestern Srs Distribution Las Vegas Bowl | NU 14, UTAH 7 Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 |
| 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 Northwestern 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, October 21st, 2023 at 3:30 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 Northwestern vs Nebraska Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northwestern 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.