Nebraska at Minnesota Prediction & Betting Pick | College Football Week 8

📅 Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
🕖 Time: 8:00 PM EST
🏟️ Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium - Minneapolis, MN

Emmett Johnson has been quietly putting together a really strong stretch for Nebraska. He’s not a flashy name, but he’s doing exactly what you want from a lead back — running hard, staying patient, and consistently moving the chains. Over his last three games, he’s averaged 108 rushing yards and just went off for 176 against Maryland. You can tell he’s found his confidence, and Nebraska’s coaching staff clearly trusts him to carry the load week after week.

What I like most here is how this Nebraska O-line has been trending. They’ve been winning in the trenches, creating space for Johnson to get to the second level. Minnesota’s defense looks decent statistically, but honestly, those numbers are a bit misleading. They’ve faced some soft offenses, and whenever they’ve gone up against teams with real running games — like Ohio State and Purdue — they’ve been exposed. They gave up 450+ total yards in both games and struggled to contain big runs.

Nebraska knows who they are as a team: ground-and-pound, control the tempo, and let the run game dictate everything. That’s the kind of setup you want when backing a rushing prop. The Huskers come into this one as solid favorites, which means if they get ahead early, Johnson’s workload should only go up. Twenty-plus carries feels like the floor for him, not the ceiling. Even if Minnesota adjusts defensively, Nebraska’s play-calling balance will keep Johnson involved throughout.

To be fair, 96.5 rushing yards isn’t a small number, but it’s one I’m comfortable betting on here. Johnson’s efficiency, usage, and rhythm are all trending in the right direction. He’s got that mix of patience and power that makes him tough to bring down, especially against a defense that’s struggled to stay disciplined in the box.

I’ve got him projected around 115 yards on the ground, and I like this spot a lot. Everything — from matchup to game script — points toward another big night for Johnson. If Nebraska controls this game like I expect, he should have no problem clearing this number.

📌 Official Pick

Emmett Johnson (Nebraska Cornhuskers) Over 96.5 Rushing Yards -114

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