Nebraska vs. Rutgers Prediction: Scuffling Big Ten Teams Meet on Friday Night

Rutgers hosts Nebraska in a Big Ten rivalry game on Friday night. It's Mickey Joseph's first game as interim head coach since taking over for Scott Frost. Nebraska got back in the win column after a bye last week. Rutgers has a knack for being tougher at home than on the road.

Nebraska has some advantages when it comes to the running game. Rutgers had been shutting down or controlling opposing rushing offenses prior to their trip to Columbus last week. The passing game could be streaky with Casey Thompson's 7:4 touchdown-to-interception ratio leaving something to be desired.

Rutgers has struggled on offense this season. Nebraska has the Big Ten's most generous defense. Noah Vedral, last season's starter, could get the call on Friday. Nebraska and Rutgers are both struggling teams. They meet on a Friday night.

Nebraska and Rutgers are struggling teams. Nebraska has the advantage in the running game. The Cornhuskers will win. The game will be played on Friday night.