Nebraska vs. Rutgers picks, predictions: Scarlet Knights host Huskers in must-win game

Rutgers and Nebraska meet on Friday night in Piscataway. The Scarlet Knights need to win to have any chance of reaching a bowl game. A loss would kill all the progress Rutgers made off of its 3-0 start. For Nebraska, a win would keep them in the race for the Big Ten West division title and keep the momentum under interim coach Mickey Joseph.

Nebraska and Rutgers are playing a make-or-break game on Saturday. The winner will end their long home losing streak against Big Ten competition. Rutgers has struggled to find a quarterback this season. Nebraska has more turnovers than touchdowns against FBS opponents. The result is Nebraska 24, Rutgers 17.

Nebraska plays Rutgers at SHI Stadium on Saturday. The game is a must-win for the Cornhuskers. Rutgers' offense has struggled this season. Nebraska's defense ranks 124th out of 131 FBS programs.