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Iowa vs Nebraska Week 14 Betting Preview
Iowa and Nebraska meet again in the Heroes Game, the 56th meeting in the rivalry and the 15th since the Huskers joined the Big Ten. Iowa has won 10 of 14 league meetings, including two straight on walkoff field goals. The Hawkeyes beat Michigan State 20-17 last week on another late kick. Nebraska is coming off a 37-10 loss at Penn State and has dropped three of its last five.
Both teams enter at 7-4. Iowa continues to lean on its defense and run game. Nebraska is trying to rebuild depth and identity under Matt Rhule. You can track updated pricing on the NCAA odds page as movement hits the board.
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Line Movement and Odds
Iowa opened around -5.5 and has ticked up to -6. Public money leans Iowa. Sharps have taken early under positions on totals, pushing the number down toward 39.5.
Current board:
• Spread: Iowa -6
• Moneyline: Iowa -237, Nebraska +195
• Total: 39.5
Low total, high variance matchup. Both teams play slow and protect the ball.
Matchup Breakdown
Iowa can win this game with defense. The Hawkeyes rank top 20 in sacks and top 15 in interceptions. They allow only 101.6 rushing yards per game. That matters against Nebraska star back Emmett Johnson, who leads the Big Ten with 1,234 yards but has struggled in two meetings with Iowa.
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski is a game manager who avoids disaster. If the Hawkeyes stay ahead of schedule and limit negative plays, they can grind their way through four quarters.
Nebraska’s path is in run efficiency and situational stops. The passing game transitions to freshman TJ Lateef, who is completing over 70 percent of his throws with no interceptions. If Lateef keeps clean pockets and Johnson creates early-down success, Nebraska can shorten the game. The defense has generated takeaways, and the Huskers will need one or two high-leverage moments to tilt field position.
Injuries and Conditions
Iowa injury notes
• TJ Hall, questionable
• Addison Ostrenga, out
• Jarriett Buie, questionable
• Hayden Large, questionable
Full details anytime on the Iowa injury report.
Nebraska injury notes
• Teddy Prochazka, out
• Janiran Bonner, out
• Gage Stenger, out
• Malcolm Hartzog Jr., questionable
• Gunnar Gottula, questionable
• Mac Markway, out, knee
• Demitrius Bell, questionable, knee
• Blye Hill, out, knee
• Conor Connealy, out
• Kenneth Williams, questionable
• Gibson Pyle, out, knee
• Dylan Raiola, out, leg
See the full Nebraska injury report.
Weather
Cold, light wind, no snow expected. Traditional Big Ten late November setting.
Best Bets and Prediction
Iowa is 23-4 straight up as a favorite in its last 27 games. The defense matches well against Nebraska’s strength, and Iowa has been reliable in close, low total conference games. Nebraska’s offense is limited without Raiola.
Projected Score: Iowa 24, Nebraska 17
Best Bet: Iowa -6
Secondary Lean: Under 39.5
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