Nebraska vs Illinois Predictions & Expert Picks for NCAA College Football Week 1 Game Today

Today's slate of NCAA college football games includes a clash between the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini.

Nebraska vs Illinois Prediction and Pick

ESPN (FPI)
ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) Winning Probability measure is giving Nebraska the edge in this matchup, with a 64.5% chance of winning, compared to 35.5% for Illinois.

Sporting News
Sporting News' Bill Bender predicts Nebraska to beat Illinois, 30-27.

FanDuel Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook's NCAAF betting lines favor Nebraska to win, as 6.5-point favorites with a -265 moneyline.

Nebraska vs Illinois Predictions

Nebraska: 3
Illinois: 0

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