Houston Christian Huskies @ Nebraska Cornhuskers Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 9/13/2025 12:00 PM EDT

We have your Houston Christian Huskies @ Nebraska Cornhuskers prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Houston Christian Huskies hit the road to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Game Info

Date: 2025-09-13
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska
TV: FS1

Houston Christian Huskies @ Nebraska Cornhuskers Preview

The Houston Christian Huskies, with a 1-1 record, are set to visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers, who stand at 2-0, at Memorial Stadium. The Huskies began their season with a dominant 69-0 victory over Arkansas Baptist but then stumbled, losing 20-10 to Eastern Kentucky. Their recent performance against Eastern Kentucky was marred by four fumbles, highlighting ball security issues, despite quarterback Jake Weir throwing for 211 yards in that contest. On the season, Weir has accumulated 295 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Running back Xai’Shaun Edwards has been a key offensive weapon for Houston Christian, rushing for 200 yards and four touchdowns, including a 60-yard run. Defensively, Ravonte Blowe has recorded two sacks, while safety Norey Johnson leads the team with 11 tackles, and Caleb King has an interception.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers enter this matchup with significant momentum, following a commanding 68-0 rout of Akron and a hard-fought 20-17 victory over Cincinnati. Quarterback Dylan Raiola has been efficient, completing nearly 79% of his passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns across his two games. Running back Emmett Johnson has been a consistent performer with 108 rushing yards on 25 carries, and wide receiver Nyziah Hunter has six receptions for 65 yards and a score. The Cornhuskers' balanced offensive approach makes them challenging to defend. On the defensive side, DeShon Singleton leads Nebraska with seven tackles, and Malcolm Hartzog Jr. has secured an interception. The Cornhuskers' defense has also generated two sacks and has been effective in forcing three-and-outs from opponents, limiting big plays.

Nebraska is widely expected to dominate this contest, outperforming Houston Christian on both sides of the ball. While the Huskies may find some success moving the ball at times, the Cornhuskers' overall strength and depth are anticipated to be overwhelming over four quarters. Nebraska's offense is projected to be too potent for Houston Christian's defense to consistently stop, leading to a comfortable victory for the home team.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

There is no direct historical head-to-head data available in the provided research for games played between the Houston Christian Huskies and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers to Win and Cover

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are poised for a decisive victory against the Houston Christian Huskies. Nebraska has shown dominant form, particularly in their 68-0 win over Akron, and is expected to continue building momentum. Their offense, led by quarterback Dylan Raiola, has been efficient, and their defense has proven capable of shutting down opponents. Houston Christian, on the other hand, has struggled with ball security, losing four fumbles in their recent 20-10 loss to Eastern Kentucky, a game where Eastern Kentucky had less than 200 yards of total offense but still won due to the Huskies' errors. Given Nebraska's strong performance and Houston Christian's recent struggles, the Cornhuskers are projected to win and cover the spread with a predicted final score of 51-3.

Top Player Prop Picks

Xai’Shaun Edwards (Houston Christian) Under Rushing Yards

Houston Christian running back Xai’Shaun Edwards has been a bright spot for the Huskies, averaging 100 rushing yards per game with four touchdowns. However, he faces a formidable challenge against Nebraska's defense. The Cornhuskers' defense has been stout, limiting opponents and generating sacks. Houston Christian's recent game saw them lose four fumbles, indicating potential struggles against a disciplined defense like Nebraska's. Given Nebraska's defensive strength and the Huskies' propensity for turnovers, Edwards is likely to find it difficult to reach his typical rushing yardage, making the under a compelling pick.

Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) Over Passing Touchdowns

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola has thrown for two touchdowns in his two games this season. However, in Nebraska's 68-0 victory over Akron, Raiola demonstrated his potential by throwing for four touchdowns. With Nebraska expected to dominate this game and a predicted score of 51-3, the Cornhuskers' offense will likely be in scoring position frequently. Raiola, as the primary passer, is in a strong position to exceed his average and contribute significantly to Nebraska's high point total through multiple passing touchdowns.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Team Total Points Over

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are projected to have a high-scoring affair against the Houston Christian Huskies. The final score prediction for this game is 51-3 in favor of Nebraska. This indicates a strong offensive performance is anticipated from the Cornhuskers. Their balanced attack, combined with Houston Christian's defensive vulnerabilities and recent fumbling issues, sets the stage for Nebraska to put up a significant number of points. Betting the over on Nebraska's team total points aligns with the expected dominance and offensive output in this matchup.