The Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Cincinnati Bearcats in a college football season opener on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Bearcats (5-7 in 2024) tied for 11th at 3-6 in the Big 12 last season, while the Cornhuskers (7-6 in 2024) tied for 12th at 3-6 in the Big Ten. Both teams struggled down the stretch with Nebraska losing five of its last six regular season games, while Cincy ended the year on a five-game losing streak. Nebraska was 8-4-1 against the spread (ATS) last season, while Cincy was 4-7-1 ATS.
Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET. Nebraska won their lone previous matchup, 41-0, but the teams have not played since 1906. The Cornhuskers are 6.5-point favorites in the latest Cincinnati vs. Nebraska odds, while the over-under for total points scored is