The Iowa Hawkeyes (7-4) take on a conference opponent when they visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-4) on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in a Big Ten clash.

The Hawkeyes are the favorites (-6.5) in their matchup versus the Cornhuskers, with the over/under being 39.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Hawkeyes are -236 and the Cornhuskers are +194.)

Keep reading to check out our betting primer for this this matchup between the Hawkeyes and the Cornhuskers, and discover all of our expert predictions here, too!

Iowa vs. Nebraska betting lines

• Spread favorite: Hawkeyes (-6.5)
• Moneyline: Hawkeyes (-236), Cornhuskers (+194)
• Total: 39.5 points
• TV Channel: CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Iowa vs. Nebraska betting info and stats

Iowa has an against-the-spread record of 7-3-1 so far this season. Iowa has covered the spread twice this season when listed as the favorite by at least 6.5 points. Iowa has put together a 6-0 record in the six games this season it has been moneyline favorites. Nebraska has won four games against the spread so far this season (4-6-1). When Nebraska is an underdog of 6.5 points or more, it has not yet covered the spread. In the four games this year, Nebraska has been the moneyline underdog, it is 1-3.

Iowa vs. Nebraska recent stats and trends

Iowa Hawkeyes

• Iowa is 2-1 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those matchups.
• In all of those games, the final combined score was under the set total.
• The last three Iowa games averaged 44.2 total points, 4.7 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Nebraska Cornhuskers

• Nebraska is 2-1 against the spread and 1-2 overall during its past three contests.
• The final combined score of the last three Nebraska games has gone over the set total two times.
• The past three Nebraska games averaged 10.5 more points (50.0) than this matchup’s over/under.

Iowa vs. Nebraska key players

Iowa Hawkeyes

• Mark Gronowski has thrown for 1,363 yards, completing 62.9% of his passes and collecting seven touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He’s also run for 427 yards (38.8 ypg) on 107 carries with 13 rushing touchdowns.
• Kamari Moulton has carried the ball 138 times for a team-high 690 yards on the ground and has found the end zone two times.
• Jacob Gill has hauled in 22 catches for 260 yards (23.6 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone one time as a receiver.
• Sam Phillips has caught 14 passes for 249 yards (22.6 yards per game) this year.
• DJ Vonnahme’s 19 grabs have yielded 197 yards and one touchdown.
• Ethan Hurkett has collected 6.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 7.0 TFL and 30 tackles.
• Karson Sharar, Iowa’s leading tackler, has 72 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and two sacks this year.
• Zach Lutmer leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 61 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.

Nebraska Cornhuskers

• Dylan Raiola has recored 2,002 passing yards, or 222.4 per game, so far this season. He has completed 72.4% of his passes and has recorded 18 touchdowns with six interceptions.
• Emmett Johnson has carried the ball 222 times for 1,234 yards, with 11 touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 44 catches for 348 yards and three touchdowns.
• Kwinten Ives has run for 119 yards across 16 carries, scoring two touchdowns. He’s chipped in with three catches for 43 yards.
• Nyziah Hunter has collected 42 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 611 (55.5 yards per game). He’s been targeted 65 times and has five touchdowns.
• Jacory Barney Jr. has put up a 458-yard season so far with four touchdowns. He’s caught 42 passes on 53 targets.
• Dane Key has racked up 408 reciving yards (37.1 ypg) and five touchdowns this season.
• Williams Nwaneri has racked up 2.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 4.0 TFL and 27 tackles.
• Nebraska’s tackle leader, Javin Wright, has 71 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
• DeShon Singleton has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 61 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.