The Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the UCLA Bruins in Pasadena, California. Kickoff is set for 9:00 p.m. EST on FOX.
UCLA is favored by one point on the spread with a moneyline of -115. The total is set at 45 points.
Here’s my Nebraska vs. UCLA prediction and college football picks for Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Nebraska vs UCLA Prediction, Picks
- Nebraska vs. UCLA Pick: UCLA -2.5 or Better
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Nebraska vs UCLA Odds, Spread, Line
| Nebraska Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -118 | 44.5 -118o / -102u | -105 |
| UCLA Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -102 | 44.5 -118o / -102u | -115 |
- Nebraska vs UCLA Spread: UCLA -1.5, Nebraska +1.5
- Nebraska vs UCLA Over/Under: 44.5 Points
- Nebraska vs UCLA Moneyline: Nebraska ML -105, UCLA ML -115
Nebraska vs UCLA Picks, Betting Preview
This is one of the best situational spots on the board for several reasons. Let's start with why it's a tough spot for Nebraska.
The Huskers have to travel a couple of time zones west after a devastating loss to USC that ended their College Football Playoff hopes.
They also lost starting quarterback Dylan Raiola to a long-term injury, forcing freshman TJ Lateef into his first-ever start.
Based on what I saw last week, it's a steep drop-off to the tune of maybe a touchdown or more, especially with some of the injury issues Nebraska is also dealing with at offensive tackle.
Without having to worry about Nebraska throwing as much, UCLA can load the box to help out its run defense, which will put all of the onus on the freshman, who I'll make prove he can find enough success to pull out a road win in his first start.
On the UCLA side, the Bruins will benefit from coming off a bye, which I believe carries more weight with a brand-new staff that took over after a disastrous start to the season.
I expect even more wrinkles after defenses adjust to some of the original changes they implemented with great success in their first few games.
Keep in mind this is also Nebraska's sixth game in six weeks.
Plus, UCLA should find success on the ground against a shaky Nebraska run defense that ranks in the bottom five among all P4 teams after adjusting for opponent. On the season, the Huskers rank outside the top 100 in both yards before and after contact.
They also don't generate much pressure and really struggle to contain mobile quarterbacks, which means Nico Iamaleava's legs could be a significant factor in keeping the chains moving.
Even with Raiola at the controls, it's not like Nebraska has traveled well this season. The Huskers have played only two true road games, including a blowout loss at Minnesota and a three-point comeback victory over Maryland.
I like UCLA at anything under a field goal.
Pick: UCLA -2.5 or Better
