USC Trojans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/1

College Football Preview

The USC Trojans head to Lincoln for a Week 10 game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The game will take place at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on NBC.

USC comes into this game with a 5-2 record, holding a 1-2 record on the road. The Trojans are ranked #23 in the AP Poll and have a conference record of 3-1. Meanwhile, Nebraska has a 6-2 overall record and has won four out of five games at home this season. The Cornhuskers have a conference record of 3-2.

USC Team Preview

The USC Trojans have shown a mixed performance in their recent games. They won 31-13 against Michigan and 45-31 against Michigan State. However, they faced defeats against Notre Dame, losing 34-24, and Illinois, losing 34-32. This highlights the team’s inconsistency in the 2025 season.

Quarterback Jayden Maiava has been a key player for USC. He has thrown for 2,180 passing yards and 15 touchdowns in seven games. While his passing game is strong, he has also thrown four interceptions, which the team needs to address to improve their offensive efficiency.

The Trojans face injury challenges, with several players listed as out or questionable. Notably, running back Eli Sanders is out for the season with a knee injury. Waymond Jordan is also out with an ankle injury but is expected to return in November. These absences could impact the team’s performance in upcoming games.

USC vs Nebraska Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: USC Trojans vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
  • Venue: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
  • Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
  • Betting Odds: USC Moneyline -243, Nebraska Moneyline +199, USC Spread -6.5 (-110), Nebraska Spread +6.5 (-110), Total Over 59.5 (-107), Total Under 59.5 (-114)

Nebraska Team Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are coming off a close win against Northwestern, where they scored 28 points to Northwestern’s 21. In this game, they recorded 18 first downs and had 141 passing yards. The Cornhuskers’ defense managed to secure two interceptions, which helped them hold their lead.

In their recent season performance, Nebraska has shown a strong passing game. They have accumulated 2179 passing yards, which ranks them 20th in the nation. Their rushing game, however, ranks 88th, indicating room for improvement on the ground.

The Cornhuskers have a few players on the injury list, including key positions like wide receiver and linebacker. Notable injuries include Janiran Bonner, who is out for the season with an undisclosed injury. Despite these setbacks, Nebraska’s depth will be tested as they aim to maintain their winning momentum.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take USC to cover -6.5. USC has a strong offense, ranked 13th in points for, against Nebraska’s defense ranked 73rd in points against. The projected score is USC 35, Nebraska 28, which supports USC covering the spread.

For the over/under, pick the over on 59.5. Both teams have offenses ranked in the top 25 for points scored. The projected total score is 63, exceeding the line of 59.5. This suggests a high-scoring game is likely.