Nebraska at Rutgers - 2026 Matchup Preview
Nebraska logo Nebraska Cornhuskers at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsRutgers logo
Saturday, November 14th 2026 (12:00 PM EST)
SHI Stadium - Piscataway, NJ

 
Cornhuskers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Matt Rhule (19 - 19)
Avg Score : 29 - 25 (20 - 28 on Road)
Record Prediction: 0 - 0 (#1)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
NEB 2nd straight Road Game
RUTG is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Nebraska -4.5  (SP+ NEB -5)
Projected Score: NEB: 30 - RUTG: 26 (56)
NEB Win prob: 64% | Cover: 49%
NEB Travel: 6788 miles, 1 hrs behind
Scarlet Knights (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Greg Schiano (99 - 108)
Avg Score : 29 - 32 (35 - 30 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 0 - 0 (#1)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Nebraska's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Nebraska vs Ohio-16
Sat 9/12 Nebraska vs Bowling Green-22.5
Sat 9/19 Nebraska vs North Dakota-29
Sat 9/26 Nebraska at Michigan State-5
Sat 10/3 Nebraska vs Maryland-6
Sat 10/10 Nebraska vs Indiana+20.5
Sat 10/17 Nebraska at Oregon+22.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/31 Nebraska vs Washington+10
Sat 11/7 Nebraska at Illinois+8
Sat 11/14 Nebraska at Rutgers-4.5
Sat 11/21 Nebraska vs Ohio State+21.5
Fri 11/27 Nebraska at Iowa+10.5

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Predictions for Nebraska's Schedule
Rutgers's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/3 Rutgers vs Massachusetts-30.5
Fri 9/11 Rutgers at Boston College-1
Sat 9/19 Rutgers vs USC+19.5
Sat 9/26 Rutgers vs Howard-22.5
Sat 10/3 Rutgers vs Indiana+27.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/17 Rutgers at Maryland+5.5
Sat 10/24 Rutgers at Northwestern+7
Sat 10/31 Rutgers vs Michigan+14
Sat 11/7 Rutgers at Wisconsin+3
Sat 11/14 Rutgers vs Nebraska+4.5
Sat 11/21 Rutgers at Penn State+18.5
Sat 11/28 Rutgers vs Michigan State-3.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Rutgers's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
NEB#77 (.16)46% (27)28.748% (22)3.16 (29)14845% (36)2253.93 (50)#101 (.21)43% (88)24.647% (117)39% (38)4.37 (128)43.50.81
RUTG#37 (.21)47% (20)28.746% (41)3.03 (55)14247% (18)2663.38 (102)#134 (.31)47% (128)31.847% (113)49% (132)4.45 (131)32.60.91
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
NEB0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
RUTG0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
NEB Offense1328.719.546.2%3.930.8203721482254.349%49%48%45%13%.16
RUTG Defense1231.830.347.4%4.451 - - - - - 50%49%47%49%12%.31
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
NEB Defense1324.628.343.2%4.371 - - - - - 55%43%47%39%14%.21
RUTG Offense1228.735.446.8%3.380.9234081422663.749%50%46%47%16%.21

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Nebraska1330:3520.346%36%4.643.50.8151.7231.8
Rutgers1232:3123.343%62%4.132.60.913.90.9328.1
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
NEB Offense1349% (68)48% (22)34.2147.84.320 (60).13 (63)3.16 (29)76% (44)9% (53)0.81 (125)
RUTG Defense1250% (64)47% (113) - - - - .26 (134)3.15 (110)66% (28)9% (106)1.13 (131)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
NEB Defense1355% (122)47% (117) - - - - .25 (132)3.25 (121)79% (119)10% (62)1.12 (128)
RUTG Offense1249% (74)46% (41)38.8141.53.719 (49).09 (80)3.03 (55)75% (46)9% (44)0.86 (117)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
NEB Offense1349% (72)45% (36)2029.1224.67.711.223 (14)7 (60).22 (83)1.4 (128)25% (5)32% (52).39 (35)4% (11)1.9 (94)
RUTG Defense1249% (74)49% (132) - - - - - - 5 (100).44 (134)1.6 (66)30% (96)34% (118).36 (100)4% (133)2.1 (89)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
NEB Defense1343% (10)39% (38) - - - - - - 6 (100).19 (44)1.5 (25)31% (87)35% (128).44 (127)5% (122)2 (47)
RUTG Offense1250% (62)47% (18)19.531.5266.18.513.722 (42)7 (60).34 (39)1.5 (89)29% (36)36% (20).33 (57)7% (110)1.8 (129)

Nebraska's Power Ratings
Nebraska's Power Rating: 5.20  #42
Nebraska's Offense Rating: 16.99  #25
Nebraska's Defense Rating: 16.79  #67
2026 Talent Rating: 956.00  #21
Blue Chip Ratio: 0%  #24
Nebraska's 2026 Expected Record: 0.0 - 0.0
Nebraska's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 6.2  #46
Nebraska's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8  #56
Nebraska's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.7  #44

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 896.78
Average Power Five Talent: 885.22
Average FBS Talent: 707.18

Power Ratings Matchup
Nebraska: 5.20   Rutgers: 1.44

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Nebraska: 6.2   Rutgers: 1.0




Rutgers's Power Ratings
Rutgers's Power Rating: 1.44  #70
Rutgers's Offense Rating: 13.85  #44
Rutgers's Defense Rating: 21.97  #104
2026 Talent Rating: 812.00  #52
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #24
Rutgers's 2026 Expected Record: 0.0 - 0.0
Rutgers's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.0  #72
Rutgers's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.6  #39
Rutgers's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.7  #95

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 896.78
Average Power Five Talent: 885.22
Average FBS Talent: 707.18


Nebraska Scoring
Offense: 28.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 19.5
Defense: 24.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.3

Nebraska's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Nebraska 30
Rutgers 26

Projected Total Points: 56
Rutgers Scoring
Offense: 28.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 35.4
Defense: 31.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 30.3

Rutgers's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202410/05Nebraska14Rutgers7Nebraska -7.0Push39.5Under
202210/07Rutgers13Nebraska14Nebraska -3Rutgers50.5Under
202012/18Rutgers21Nebraska28Nebraska -6.5Nebraska51.5Under
201709/23Nebraska27Rutgers17Nebraska -11Rutgers47.5Under
201511/14Rutgers14Nebraska31Nebraska -9Nebraska65.5Under
201410/25Nebraska42Rutgers24Nebraska -15Nebraska0
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Rutgers020 Overs
Nebraska635 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams3 - 32 - 31 - 11 - 2
Road Teams3 - 33 - 22 - 11 - 1

(#42) NEB at (#70) RUTG
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatNEBRUTG
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #42 #70
SP+SP+ #46 #72
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #21 #52
Blue ChipsBC% #24 #24
Nebraska on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCat
NEB OffRUTG Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #27 #128
ExplosiveExp #134 #114
PPAPPA #77 #134
PowerPwr #25 #104
SP+SP+ #56 #95
Pts POPPO #50 #131
HavocHav #23 #125
Nebraska Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCat
NEB OffRUTG Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #22 #113
Run ExplRExp #125 #131
PPAExp #63 #134
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #29 #110
Stuff RateStuff #19 #62
TackleTak - NR
Nebraska Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCat
NEB OffRUTG Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #36 #132
Pass ExplPExl #128 #66
PPAExp #83 #134
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #53 #106
DB HavocDB #11 #133
Rutgers on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49%
CategoryCatRUTG OffNEB Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #20 #88
ExplosiveExp #89 #80
PPAPPA #37 #101
PowerPwr #44 #67
SP+SP+ #39 #44
Pts POPPO #102 #128
HavocHav #76 #100
Rutgers Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49%
CategoryCat
RUTG OffNEB Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #41 #117
Run ExplRExp #117 #128
PPAExp #80 #132
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #55 #121
Stuff RateStuff #21 #117
TackleTak - NR
Rutgers Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49%
CategoryCatRUTG OffNEB Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #18 #38
Pass ExplPExl #89 #25
PPAExp #39 #44
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #44 #62
DB HavocDB #110 #122
Program Comparison
RUTG 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'26 Profile: Remains Top G5

NEB 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4

Weather Forecast
Playing in SHI Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Nebraska beat Rutgers in 2024 (14-7)

  
NEB's OC Dana Holgorsen (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Anthony Colandrea (Tr)27541766%34592398.3
TJ Lateef7412360%904517.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Anthony Colandrea (Tr)127650105.137
Mekhi Nelson2714725.438
Kwinten Ives2013326.728
TJ Lateef4012043.016
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Nyziah Hunter43617514.364
Kwazi Gilmer (Tr)50535410.743
Jacory Barney Jr.45484510.852
Luke Lindenmeyer29312210.826

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NEB's DC John Butler (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Owen Chambliss (Tr)909445
Rex Guthrie632001
Vincent Shavers Jr.618110
Donovan Jones592005
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Owen Chambliss (Tr)909445
Williams Nwaneri275351
Kade Pietrzak166231
Cameron Lenhardt233231
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Owen Chambliss (Tr)909445
Donovan Jones592005
Victor Evans III (Tr)411004

RUTG's OC Kirk Ciarrocca (been OC for 3 years)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Dylan Lonergan (Tr)19028467%20251257.1
AJ Surace4944%58206.4
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Antwan Raymond2441241135.151
Clay Thevenin (Tr)13163484.850
Ja'shon Benjamin6832824.819
Edd Guerrier72503.69
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
KJ Duff601084718.172
Clay Thevenin (Tr)3326908.230
Kenny Fletcher2623609.139
Antwan Raymond18225212.548

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RUTG's DC Robb Smith (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ty Anthony Morris799333
Kaj Sanders640001
Abram Wright531012
Rondarius Porter395244
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
J'Dan Burnett (Tr)2810711
Malachi Davis (Tr)3510681
Ty Anthony Morris799333
Rondarius Porter395244
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Rondarius Porter395244
Ty Anthony Morris799333
Abram Wright531012