Week 1 · College Football

Ohio vs Nebraska prediction

The TailgateNinjas model gives Nebraska a 94% chance to beat Ohio in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.

#107 Mid-American Conference

Ohio

0% to make the 12

@

#32 Big Ten Conference

Nebraska

9% to make the 12

The model's read

SpreadNebraska −23.5Vegas
Projected scoreOhio 14Nebraska 38

Nebraska is a heavy favorite — 94% in the model. Upset alert if it's close.

Chaos meter13 · CHALK
13/ 100
CalmMayhem

Ohio

6%

to win

Nebraska

94%

to win

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Tale of the tape

2025 efficiency · ranks
Ohio
vs
Nebraska
#40Offense · EPA/play#55
#57Defense · EPA/play#95
#80Explosiveness#132
#40Success rate#19
65%Returning production59%

National ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.

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