Nebraska Cornhuskers at Kansas State Wildcats 2010 NCAAF Week 6 Odds, Preview, and Predictions: Head football coach Bo Pelini leads his team to Manhattan, Kansas that is, to take on the undefeated Kansas State Wildcats on Thursday night at 7:45 PM ET on ESPN. The Wildcats are looking to start 5-0 and 2-0 in the Big 12 which would be the first time since 2000, but the face a rejuvenated Nebraska team with a redshirt freshman quarterback who’s being talked about amongst Heisman candidates. Nebraska leads the series 77-15-2 and has won the last 5 consecutively but coach Pelini isn’t taking them for a pushover. “They are a good football team,” he said. “They are well coached. They are physical. They are good team. It will be a real challenge on the road. We’re looking forward to it.” Vegas odds makers have the Nebraska Cornhuskers a -11 1/2 point favorite on the road against the Kansas State Wildcats.
The Cornhuskers have been regrouping during a bye week after a lackluster performance winning 17-3 over South Dakota State at home where they failed to cover the spread and fell to 1-3 ATS for the season but 4-0 and ranked No. 6 in our Power 25 poll. Quarterback Taylor Martinez had an off day and missed out on getting his fourth 100 yard rushing game with only 76 yards on the ground on 13 carries. Martinez also completed 6 for 14 passes for 140 yards a touchdown and 2 picks but was supported by offensive coordinator Shawn Watson. “He’ll live to see another day,” Watson said. “He has to learn from this experience and then get back in the saddle. He’s a tough kid, a tough competitor. He told me he’s fine and he’ll be ready to go back to work.” Vegas odds makers have Taylor Martinez at +2800 odds to win the Heisman Trophy.
The Wildcats are also 4-0 and coming off a home win 17-13 over the UCF Knights with a 7 yard touchdown run by Carson Coffman with: 24 seconds left to pull out the victory. Coffman finished with 7 carries for 10 yards as well as completing 11 for 22 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown pass. Running back Daniel Thomas carried the ball 22 times for 76 yards. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas State’s last 9 games when playing Nebraska and Kansas State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Nebraska. Odds makers at BetPhoenix have the over/under for the total score at 48 points combined of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Kansas State Wildcats.
Give the points and watch as Martinez is an exciting young talent. I predict a big Cornhusker Victory. Note: Rich Fritz is a Blog Writer on NSAwins.com and not a pro handicapper. For expert College Football Predictions against the vegas spreads please visit the NSAwins.com homepage for top predictions today from the National Sports Advisors.