The prediction
Our call: Oregon by 8.1Strong
All three models favor Oregon. The line, shown for comparison only, has Oregon by 12.5.
The average of SP+, Elo and Our model; the line is left out and kept as a benchmark. Toss-up under 3 points, Lean 3 to 7, Strong 7 and over. More ›
SP+ has Oregon by 6.6, Elo has Oregon by 5.1, and Our model has Oregon by 12.7. They are within 7.6 points of each other.
Every model
| Model | Says |
|---|---|
| SP+ Nebraska +16.9 vs Oregon +21.0 | Oregon by 6.6 |
| Elo Nebraska 1767 vs Oregon 1831 | Oregon by 5.1 |
| Our model · experimental Nebraska +10.2 vs Oregon +20.4 | Oregon by 12.7 |
| Line (benchmark) pregame line | Oregon by 12.5 |
| Our call average of SP+, Elo and Our model · Strong | Oregon by 8.1 |
Each margin is from the same weekly ratings the team pages use: SP+ and Elo from their rating gap, the home team given 2.5 points (none at a neutral site); Our model is this site's experimental rating; the line is the market's pregame margin, shown as a benchmark and never part of Our call. How these work ›
Key injuries
Nebraska
No injury report yet for this game. First reports usually come Wednesday.
No injury report yet for this game. First reports usually come Wednesday.
Last 5 meetings
Nebraska leads 6–2 · last: Oregon 42–35, 2017
| Season | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Oregon 42–35 | Autzen Stadium |
| 2016 | Nebraska 35–32 | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) |
| 1986 | Nebraska 48–14 | — |
| 1985 | Nebraska 63–0 | — |
| 1974 | Nebraska 61–7 | — |