Nebraska to Win the National Championship
Nebraska Cornhuskers Odds to Win the National Championship: +13000
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are entering the third year of the Matt Rhule era. It's time for Rhule to deliver on his promise to rebuild the Cornhuskers into a National Championship contender.
Nebraska made a significant stride forward in 2024. The Big Ten challengers had their first winning season since 2016 and won their first bowl game since 2015. Still, they are poised for another step forward this season.
Defense was a strength last season, but the Cornhuskers will look even better in 2025. They are starting eight seniors on defense, and have playmakers at every level. Moreover, the Cornhuskers' young offense is expected to continue its upward trajectory. Dylan Raiola is coming off a promising freshman campaign, and Emmett Johnson will shine as the premier running back. Supported by a burgeoning receivers' room, the Cornhuskers' offense looks better than it has in years.
Nebraska's team-friendly schedule is the X-factor most bettors are overlooking. The Cornhuskers don't play a true road game until Week 7. Furthermore, they face Michigan and USC at Memorial Stadium, which bolsters their chances as Big Ten underdogs. Even if they don't win the conference, the Cornhuskers could sneak into a playoff spot with a few signature wins.
They haven't earned the benefit of the doubt, but true underdogs never do. Getting a piece of the Cornhuskers to win the natty is the value play bettors should look at.
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