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Nebraska Favored Heavily Against Bowling Green
13 Sep
Summary
- Nebraska hosts Bowling Green on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
- Cornhuskers are 29.5-point favorites over the Falcons.
- Key players: Anthony Colandrea and Jamal Rule for Nebraska.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will host the Bowling Green Falcons on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska is a significant favorite, with odds of -7143 moneyline and a 29.5-point spread.
Nebraska's offense showcased strong performance in its season opener, with quarterback Anthony Colandrea throwing for 275 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Jamal Rule also impressed, contributing 122 rushing yards and two touchdowns, earning Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors.
Bowling Green, conversely, began its season with a 20-13 loss to Tarleton State. Quarterback Jay Kastantin passed for 262 yards but without a touchdown, while running back Austyn Dendy scored the team's lone touchdown. The Falcons will face a challenging test against Nebraska's defense.
The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FS1, with streaming options available. Both teams feature key offensive players to watch, including Colandrea and Rule for Nebraska, and Kastantin and Dendy for Bowling Green.
