ESPN's SP+ projects final score for Heroes Game matchup between Iowa and Nebraska
ESPN’s SP+ is projecting all of the Rivalry Week action, and in the B1G, that includes the Black Friday Heroes Game between Iowa and Nebraska.
This time around, the two sides face off in Memorial Stadium with the Huskers searching for a bowl game at 5-6. Though Iowa has wrapped up a trip to the B1G Championship Game, the Hawkeyes are looking to get win No. 10 in the regular-season finale.
According to the SP+, Iowa has the edge on the road with Kirk Ferentz’s team given a 66% win probability. The system is also projecting a final score of 18-11 in a game that Nebraska is a 2.5-point favorite at home.
The over/under in the game continues to plummet and is all the way to 25.5 at some sportsbooks. Fans can head to ESPN Bet to get in on the action.
RIVALRY WEEK SP+ PICKS, FOR REAL
Michigan 26, Ohio St 20
Oregon 36, Ore St 25
Bama 32, Auburn 18
EGG 34, BOWL 21 DAMMIT
Mizzou 32, Arkansas 24
Texas 36, Tech 18
LSU 32, A&M 29
UNC 29, NC St 26
UGA 43, GT 14
Iowa 18, Nebraska 11 (MORE LIKE 8-1, RIGHT?)https://t.co/fjsWyQPXfP pic.twitter.com/agSg6ZBP1P— Bill Connelly (@ESPN_BillC) November 20, 2023
As for the recent history in the rivalry, Iowa has 8 wins in the series since 2013, but it was Nebraska that stunned the Hawkeyes in Kinnick Stadium last season. We’ll see if Iowa returns the favor in Memorial Stadium or if Matt Rhule punches his first win in the rivalry with the Huskers.