Nebraska vs. Bowling Green: Everything You Need to Know including Odds and Prediction

Next up for Nebraska football is Bowling Green (0-1). Led by Eddie George, the Falcons are fresh off a loss to Tarleton State while surrendering 464 yards of total offense.

After losing their home opener, the Falcons come to Lincoln for the first meeting between the two program. This game was supposed to be against Tennessee. Bowling Green replaced the Vols, taking away an early-season test.

The opener against Ohio turned into a test, at least for about 3.5 quarters before Nebraska football pulled away. The Falcons haven’t won more than seven games since 2015. The last time they were ranked, Urban Meyer was the head coach.

George in his second season (4-9). The opener was rough, although there was a bright spot in an offense that totaled 366 total yards. Bowling Green had a quarterback (Jay Kastantin) throw for more than 250 yards (266) for the first time in a year (Sept. 2025).Jeremiah Scoby was his top pass catcher with 10 catches for 103 yards.

Running back Austin Dendy, who had 493 rushing yards last season (4.9 per carry) got 60 yards on 15 carries in the opener, although Bowling Green averaged 2.9 per rushing attempt. The Falcons mustered just one sack and two tackles for loss against an FCS team, allowing 258 yards on the ground (7.8 per carry).

This is the easiest game on the schedule for Nebraska football. Looking ahead to Saturday, here’s everything you need to know about the Huskers against Bowling Green, including the odds, how to watch, and a prediction.

Nebraska vs. Bowling Green Key Info

• September 12th/6:00 PM CST
• How to watch: Fox Sports 1/FUBO/YouTube TV
• Location: Lincoln Memorial Stadium
• Odds: Nebraska -28.5
• Weather: 75 degrees, 30% chance of precipitation, wind 13 MPH
• Injury updates: Owen Chambliss expected to play via Matt Rhule.

Early Prediction: Nebraska vs. Bowling Green

After an impressive second half against Ohio last week, it feels like this game shouldn’t present many challenges. The Huskers can’t overlook the Falcons, who are going to motivated after losing last week.

Facing a run defense that allowed 7.8 yards per rushing attempt should have the Nebraska offense licking its chops, though. Anthony Colandrea should have another solid night. We should even get the chance to see some backups.

After a somewhat slow start against Ohio, I expect a dominant first quarter and another blowout win. 

Score prediction: Nebraska 48, Bowling Green 10.

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