UCLA vs Nebraska Picks and Prediction – 11/2/2024

The UCLA Bruins will stay on the road this week with the game in Lincoln against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. UCLA has struggled immensely this season with just two wins through seven games played following a three-point victory against Rutgers in their last outing to end a lengthy losing streak. Defensively UCLA held on against Rutgers giving up 32 points on 422 total yards, but the Bruins forced 1 turnover in the win. Offensively UCLA was the better team scoring 35 points including 21 in the first half on 478 total yards. For more College Football action see our College Football Picks.

Ethan Garbers had one of his best games of the season against Rutgers completing 32 passes for 383 yards and four scores and ran the ball 9 times for 48 yards and one touchdown as well. Jalen Berger boasted 28 yards on 10 carries in the game. Keegan Jones led the team with 114 yards and one score on five grabs. TJ Harden 1534 yards and one score on five catches, while Logan Loya added 27 yards and one score on three catches.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers return home this week with five wins through eight games played having lost three of the last five including two in a row after a 4 point loss to Ohio State last week. Offensively Nebraska compiled 273 yards and scored 17 points but turned the ball over one time in the lost. Defensively Nebraska was just outmatched giving up 21 points including fourteen in the first half of 285 total yards of offense from Ohio State.

Dylan Raiola led the way for the Nebraska offense completing 21 passes for 152 yards and ran the ball 9 times for 31 yards as well. Dante Dowell led the team with 14 carries for 60 yards and one score. Thomas Fidone II led the team with 55 yards on 4 receptions. Jacory Barney Jr. chipped in seven catches for 49 yards in the game.

Nebraska has played well this year and come into this week following a narrow loss against Ohio State. Look for the Cornhuskers to come in focused as a win propels them to a bowl. Take Nebraska this week to do the work as they get the win and cover to punch their way in to the postseason. Final Score Prediction, Nebraska Cornhuskers win 38-13.