<p>The 2025 Postseason brings an exciting game as the Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Utah Utes in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl. The game will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV, on December 31, 2025, at 3:30 PM. Fans can catch the game live on ESPN.</p> <p>Nebraska enters this game with a 7-5 record from the regular season. They had a mix of results on the road and at home. Their last postseason appearance saw them win against Boston College in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. On the other hand, Utah holds a strong 10-2 record, ranking #15 in both the AP and Coaches Polls. They have been consistent both at home and on the road.</p> <h2>Nebraska Team Preview</h2> <p>The Nebraska Cornhuskers faced a challenging season with mixed results. They lost to Iowa 40-16 and Penn State 37-10, but secured a win against UCLA 28-21. Their performance in these games showed a strong running game, with 233 rushing yards against Iowa and 131 against Penn State.</p> <p>Quarterback Dylan Raiola played in nine games, recording 2,000 passing yards and 18 touchdowns. Running back Emmett Johnson was a key player with 1,451 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. Wide receiver Nyziah Hunter contributed 617 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns in 12 games.</p> <p>The Cornhuskers' defense ranked 93rd for points allowed, but they excelled in turnovers, ranking 7th in interceptions and 8th in fumbles recovered. Injuries have been a concern, with several key players out, including Raiola and Johnson. As they prepare for their next game, they will need to adjust for these absences.</p> <h2>SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs Utah Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NCAA Football</li><li>Teams: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Utah Utes</li><li>Venue: Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV</li><li>Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Nebraska Moneyline +494, Utah Moneyline -715, Nebraska Spread +15.5 (-109), Utah Spread -15.5 (-111), Total Over 50.5 (-109), Total Under 50.5 (-112)</li></ul> <h2>Utah Team Preview</h2> <p>The Utah Utes have been strong in recent games. They secured a victory over the Kansas Jayhawks, 31-21, on November 28th. Despite having fewer first downs, they excelled in passing yards with 253 and forced three interceptions on defense.</p> <p>In their home game against Kansas State Wildcats, Utah won 51-47. The Utes achieved 32 first downs and outpassed the Wildcats with 259 yards. Their ground game also contributed 294 rushing yards, showing a balanced offensive effort.</p> <p>Utah's offense ranks 6th in points for the season with 493 points. They have excelled in rushing yards, ranking 3rd with 3,257 yards. The defense has also been effective, recording 31 sacks, ranking 11th, and 14 interceptions, ranking 15th.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Utah Utes are favored by 15.5 points against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Utah's offense ranks high with 493 points this season, while Nebraska's defense has allowed 276 points. With Utah's strong scoring ability and Nebraska's defensive struggles, picking Utah to cover the spread at -15.5 is a sound choice.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 50.5 points. Utah's offense has been effective, and Nebraska's defense ranks low in points allowed. Given these stats, the projected score of Utah 35, Nebraska 17 suggests taking the over of 50.5 points is a reasonable pick.</p>

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