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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule on the sideline with his players in their Blackout game last season against USC. The 2025 Huskers ended under their projected regular-season win total with seven.

The coming season presents its obvious opportunities, including a chance for a third straight bowl appearance. But this could also be the year the Huskers surpass their predicted regular-season win total for the first time since 2016.

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule on the sideline with his players in their Blackout game last season against USC. The 2025 Huskers ended under their projected regular-season win total with seven.

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The coming season presents its obvious opportunities, including a chance for a third straight bowl appearance. But this could also be the year the Huskers surpass their predicted regular-season win total for the first time since 2016.

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Nebraska football opened as a betting favorite for its road trip to UCLA.

Oct 4, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Mekhi Nelson (35) celebrates after recovering a fumbled kick return by Michigan State at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska players celebrate with wide receiver Dane Key after Key's 3-yard touchdown catch put the Huskers up 19-10 against Cincinnati.

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For the first time in 2025, Nebraska football heads to a true road environment as a betting favorite.

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The Huskers return to Memorial Stadium as a betting favorite against the Spartans.

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The Huskers have played as favorites in the team's 3-0 start to 2025, but they will be underdogs Saturday when they host Michigan to open Big Ten Conference play.

Nebraska wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. makes a catch against UCLA on Nov. 2, 2024.

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Heading into year three of the Matt Rhule era, Nebraska football is looking for its most wins in nearly a decade and the sportsbooks agree.

Dec 28, 2024; Bronx, NY, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium.

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Dec 28, 2024; Bronx, NY, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule and players celebrate after the game against the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium.

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Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti coaches his team against Ohio State Buckeyes in the third quarter during the football game in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

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Nov 23, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers cheerleaders carry flags across the field after a score against the Wisconsin Badgers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska football will play the underdog role as the Iowa Hawkeyes opened as 4½-point favorites in the nighttime game at Kinnick Stadium.

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Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Dante Dowdell jumps over Southern California Trojans safety Zion Branch during the second half.

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Nebraska football remains a home betting favorite against Wisconsin in the early betting lines released Saturday night. The Huskers have been favored at home in all of their 2024 matchups at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska football will play the underdog role on the road once again after the Trojans opened as 8½-point favorites in early betting lines.

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Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) waits to be interviewed after a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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Oct 26, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) celebrates an interception with defensive back Marques Buford Jr. during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium.

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The Huskers will be playing as a betting favorite for the first time in nearly a month. Nebraska was the underdog in its prior two contests at Indiana and Ohio State.

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Matthew Bailey (7) reacts after a turnover against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Memorial Stadium.

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