The 2025 Nebraska Cornhuskers season kicks off August 28th at Arrowhead Stadium, where they’ll take on the Cincinnati Bearcats in a neutral-site showdown.
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Huskers open as 6.5-point favorites.
- Point Spread: Nebraska -6.5
- Odds: -115 on Nebraska (Bet $115 to win $100)
- Odds: -105 on Cincinnati (Bet $105 to win $100)
- Moneyline:
- Nebraska: -235 (Bet $235 to win $100)
- Cincinnati: +190 (Bet $100 to win $190)
- Over/Under Total: 50.5
- Over: -115 (Bet $115 to win $100)
- Under: -105 (Bet $105 to win $100)
The implied score from the Vegas lines is a Nebraska 28-22 win.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers were 7-6 last year, while the Cincinnati Bearcats are coming off a 5-7 campaign that ended with five straight losses.
Whether you’re backing Matt Rhule’s squad to cover or believe the Bearcats can keep it close—or even win outright—this Week Zero matchup offers a compelling betting slate to kick off the season.

Courtesy of NU Athletics