After both teams started out strong before struggling down the stretch last fall, Nebraska (which finished 7-6 after a 5-1 start) and Cincinnati (which started 5-2 before an 0-5 finish) kick off the 2025 season in primetime on Thursday night.

Cornhuskers vs. Bearcats gets underway from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City at 9 p.m. EDT, with the former favored by a touchdown.

Nebraska vs. Cincinnati Betting Odds

How To Watch Nebraska vs. Cincinnati

Kickoff: 9 p.m.

TV: ESPN

Nebraska vs. Cincinnati Betting Analysis

Nebraska 2024 record: 7-6 (3-6 Big Ten)

Cincinnati 2024 record: 5-7 (3-6 Big 12)

The 2025 season marks Year 3 for both Nebraska coach Matt Rhule and Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield.

Is Rhule -- who went 10-4 in his third season at Temple back in 2015, then led Baylor to a

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